Extend Send-Ahead Run#

SendAheadRun.Extend

Overview#

This operation is used to extend a Send-Ahead Run, which allows you to reopen an existing Send-Ahead Run that resulted in a positive outcome by setting a new Evaluate Step.

Setup#

No specific setup is required other than to meet the preconditions of the transaction.

Preconditions#

• The Send-Ahead Run exists in the system, the System State is Active and the state is Open.

Sequence of Steps#

The Extend Send-Ahead Run wizard can be called from the Send-Ahead Run page within the Business Data Group, by selecting Extend from the top ribbon.

Step 1#

1. Review the original Send-Ahead Run information.
2. The Selection Mode cannot be changed, however you can change the remaining settings for the extended Send-Ahead Run:
   • If the Selection Mode was defined as Step, define the Steps for the Wait, Evaluate and Merge stages.
   • If the Selection Mode was defined as Logical Flow Path, you can also specify the Logical Flow Path for any of the Steps defined above.
   • If the Selection Mode was defined as Physical Flow Path, you must define Flows and Steps for Wait, Evaluate and Merge stages.
3. Define the Results Capture Mode:
   • Data Collection Within Limits (this is referring to the Error Limits of the Data Collection)
   • Manual
   • Manual At TrackOut
   • SPC With No Violation
   • SPC With No Violation And Data Collection Within Limits
4. Define whether the Waiting Materials are to be released from Hold automatically when the result of the Send-Ahead Run is pass (default value is true).
5. Select Extend to complete the operation.