Output Control |
The Output Control tab enables you to define the output destination to which you want to send work orders to print or to save as text files. You can use the % wildcard character to filter the results of choice-lists on this screen.
General Output Control Tab Information
Tip: To limit the display of information in the grid and maximize performance, use the filter. The list of searchable fields on the filter is extensive; use the scroll bar to view them all. You can sort on work order information, from/to open date, equipment ID, repair reason, segment ID, to/from marker ID, and to/from offset, among other values. If you specify a range, any record that crosses any part of that range will be displayed. You can also use the sort button to arrange the order in which work order IDs are listed. If you do not specify a sort sequence, IDs are listed in descending order by the Date and time in service field (specified on the Basic Info tab).
To streamline data entry, you can copy work orders using the Copy button. For a list of the data items that are copied and not copied, see Work order data items copied. Remember that behind-the-scenes functionality specified on the Linear Work Order screen also applies to linear work order actions performed through the Shop Activity Portals in Web Modules.
The Linear Work Order screen supports location level access control, so you must belong to a user group with the applicable authorization to make changes or updates. In addition, the option specified in the Require match between work order location and equipment access rights location field on the Options tab of the Data -> Shop Activity -> Setup -> Options screen indicates whether users can open work orders on this screen.
Detail View Header
The fields in the top section of this tab are display only from the Basic Info tab.
Work order ID
Identifier of the work order currently selected in the grid.
Equipment ID
Identifier of the linear asset.
Job status
Job status of the work order. The statuses are as follows:
OPEN: The work on the work order has not yet been completed.
WORK FINISHED: Shop personnel have completed the work and placed a check in the Date and time finished field on the Basic Info tab.
CLOSED: The work order is no longer open.
PENDING: Work has not yet started on this work order.
Current work delay
Identifier of the reason for the current work delay, if any, on the work order. The work delay description displays to the right of the ID. Display only from the Work delay ID field on the Delays tab.
Detail View
Data in the fields in the bottom section of this tab define the printing information.
Printer ID
Identifier of the printer associated with the Output destination field when the destination is a print queue. The software displays the Identifier of the default printer (if any) specified for the current user. This field has a list box of printers that are available to the user. Printers are assigned to users on the Printers tab of the System Mgmt -> Setup -> Access Rights -> Users screen. This field is optional, but required to print work orders.
Tip: Hard-copy print for linear PM orders includes inspection point data. For a complete list of the hard-copy contents, refer to linear asset work order printout.
If there is an ID in this field, a copy of the work order prints automatically when you insert or update a work order. If you do not want to print a copy of the work order, make sure that this field does not contain an ID.
You can print work orders in any of the formats provided with the system (Print formats are defined on the Functions tab of the Data -> Setup -> Organization Structure -> Locations -> Primary Information screen.) To learn what information is printed on the hard copy of the work order, see hard copies of work orders.
You can use the Layout tab on the Queries/Reports -> Query/Report Generator screen to design a customized format for work orders that you print from that screen. You can also use Web Modules Reporting or any other reporting tool sold separately (such as Microsoft Access) that can attach to the database. See the related documentation for these products.
Output destination
Output destination associated with the printer in the Printer ID field. The software displays the destination after you specify the printer ID. This field is display only. The destination must be one of the following:
Name of the print queue.
Path to and file name under which you want to save the work order as a text file. If the file already exists, the system appends the output to the existing file.
Output destinations are associated with printer IDs on the System Management -> Setup -> Printers -> Printer Devices/Queues screen.
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