Begin Pre Setup#

Resource.BeginPreSetup

Overview#

This operation is used to mark the Resource as being in pre setup, indicating that the user is beginning setup on a given Resource for a Material at a Step that is different from the current one.

Setup#

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

Preconditions#

• The Resource is of processing type Process or Line.
• The Resource property In Setup must be false.
• The Resource Setup Mode is different from Not Required.
• A Material future Step must be provided.
• The Setup Characteristic property of the Step must be set.
• A Material must be provided.

Sequence of Steps#

Step 1: General Data#

1. Select a Resource matching the preconditions.

2. In the Begin button on the top ribbon, select the Begin Pre Setup option to open the wizard:

   

3. In the first step of the Begin Pre Setup wizard, select a Material, and a future Step, and select Next:

   

4. In the second step of the Begin Pre Setup wizard, complete the necessary information (same as you would do for Begin Setup):

   

   Info

   If Running Mode and Lane configurations have been set, you must select valid options from the ones available in the drop-down list.

5. The system will suggest a default transition, and if applicable, also a Reason, which you will be able to override.

6. Optionally, enter a comment.
7. Select Begin to complete the operation.