Job Controlled Data Entry Tutorial

Introduction

Job Controlled Data Entry allows you to associate several descriptors to a specific job subgroup descriptor, which can be used to reduce the amount of manual selection required during data entry. Most types of descriptors can be associated to a job, including user defined descriptors, parts, processes, and lots. In addition, the job subgroup descriptor stores a unique name for identification, start time, finish time, and the job status (open or closed).

The illustration below highlights how to associate descriptors to the job:

The associated descriptors may contain a single value (for example, the Customer user defined descriptor may contain the customer name), or the associated descriptors may contain multiple values (for example, the Process descriptor may contain 2 or 3 valid processes for the particular operation). If multiple values are defined, the user will be able to select the desired descriptor value during data entry.

Operation Overview

When configuring the Job Operations, you can require users to collect operation data in a particular order (first collect Job Operation 1, then collect Job Operation 2, etc.), or you can allow users to select the desired operation at the time of data entry.

To configure the Job Operation method, set the JOB_FORCE_OP_ORDER parameter in the [DATAENTRY] section of the IQS_SYS.INI file, located in the Public\Settings folder.

• Job Operation Order Enabled

  JOB_FORCE_OP_ORDER=1 (Default)

  Users must collect data in order of the Job Operation Number data field.

  For example, if a Job contains Operation 100, 200, and 300, then Operation 200 cannot be processed until you click the Job Operation 100’s Closed for Testing checkbox.

  • You must click the Job Operation’s Released for Testing checkbox.
  • If you set the Job Operation Number data field to zero (0), the users may process the Job Operation at any time.
  • If you set the Job Operation Number data field for multiple Job Operations to the same number, the users can process the Job Operations in parallel.

• Job Operation Order Disabled

  JOB_FORCE_OP_ORDER=0

  Users may collect data in order, selected at time of data entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Job Controlled Data Entry?

Job Controlled Data Entry allows you to associate several descriptors to a specific job subgroup descriptor, which can be used to reduce the amount of manual selection required during data entry.

Can I change the terminology if I don't use the term job?

Using the language functionality built into ProFicient, you can customize an existing language to include whatever terms you use. For example, you can replace job with work order #, tracking ID, or any other term. For more information on this functionality, please see the “Managing Languages” section in the Database Manager User Manual.

What descriptors can be associated with a job?

Most types of descriptors can be associated with a job, including user defined descriptors, parts, processes, and lots. The associated descriptors may contain a single value (for example, the Customer user defined descriptor may contain the customer name), or the associated descriptors may contain multiple values (for example, the Process descriptor may contain 2 or 3 valid processes for the particular operation). If multiple values are defined, the user will be able to select the desired descriptor value during data entry.

How can I use Job Controlled Data Entry?

To use Job Controlled Data Entry, you must do the following:

• Associate Descriptors. In the ProFicient database, you must create new jobs that are associated with the desired descriptors. You can do this manually, or you can create an interface using the InfinityQS Custom Software License (CSL) to automatically load data from your MES or ERP system into your ProFicient database.
• Create Job Controlled Data Entry Configuration. In your SPC MI project, you must create a Job Controlled data entry configuration, setting up the Job descriptor and the appropriate reselect options.

Example

The following example illustrates how Job Controlled data entry simplifies the process of collecting data.

Getting Started, Inc. tracks customer orders using an MES system, assigning unique jobs and attaching customer names and numbers. Based on manufacturing requirements, the Production Scheduling Department assigns the job to particular machines to maintain optimal efficiency. To simplify data entry, the company would like to automatically associate this data while capturing SPC data.

• Step 1. Getting Started, Inc. has configured their MES system to transfer the following data into the ProFicient database upon order schedule completion:



• Step 2. During data entry, the grinding and polishing operators at Getting Started, Inc. must choose the desired Job and Operation.
• Step 3. If the data entry operator selects the Grinding Operation, the operator must then select Grinder #1123 or Grinder #1124. If the data entry operator selects the Polishing Operation, SPC MI automatically sets the process to Polisher P-2-Q89 (the only available machine).