Creating a Master Data Model#

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This tutorial provides step-by-step guidance for filling in an Excel template to import all the necessary data required to create a Flow in your MES system.

Creating Steps#

Begin by filling in the information for the Steps you need to create. Each Step must be linked to a Service through the ServiceContext smart table. For more information, see How to: Associate a Step to a Service.

Creating Flows#

Next, proceed to create the Flows using the information you've gathered. Begin by defining the Child Flows, which you will later integrate into the Parent Flow. Determine the type of Flow to use, whether it's an Alternate Flow with single or multiple selection, a Non-Sequential Flow, or a Line Flow.

Flow Structure#

To define the Flow structure, go to the Flow Items sheet. There, you can set various attributes such as whether a Flow Item is optional, define Rework Paths, and set Rules for entering or exiting a Step. You can also define conditions based on expressions, rules, sampling steps, or sampling plans.

Rework Paths#

The Rework Paths sheet is where you define the reworking process. Fill in the Source Step, Go to Flow Path, Go to Flow, and Return Flow Path, as shown in the image below.

In addition to basic information, you can specify additional settings such as whether the Rework Path applies to Queued and Processed States, set On Rework Rules, define Return Flows, Source Flows, and more.

Following these steps will help ensure your Master Data Model is properly configured for your Flows. For a more comprehensive guide on setting up your Master Data Model, see Creating a Model.