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When you create an Operator Interface template, you drag and drop gadgets from the left side of the window (the Toolbox) onto the template to define different aspects of a step or operation as a reusable template. When you select a gadget in the template window, the Properties pane on the right shows configurable properties for how that gadget will look in the template (appearance, size, title, and so on). 

Example Operator Interface Template

Info

Important

As a general rule, an Operator Interface template should (at minimum) contain these gadgets for an operation:

  • Activity Work Area to display all activities for an operation

  • Activity Navigator to navigate the workflow for the activities in an operation

  • Tracking Actions for starting and stopping work on a product or assembly

  • WIP Counts to display WIP counts

The following tables describe the function of each gadget in an Operator Interface template.

Basics gadgets

Basics gadgets

Name

Description

Label gadgetImage Modified

Label gadget

Labels gadgets or portions of the operator interface for clarification to operators.

Separator gadgetImage Modified

Separator gadget

Inserts a vertical separator in a toolbar.

Toolbar gadgetImage Modified

Tool bar gadget

Displays a virtual toolbar that contains other gadgets/functions without taking up additional space in the template. Shop floor operators can access these functions in production by selecting the toolbar buttons.

Gadgets you drag onto the toolbar will open in a pop-up window.

Standard gadgets

Standard gadgets

Name

Description

Activity Navigator gadgetImage Modified

Activity Navigator gadget

Displays the list of sequential activities for a selected step.

Shop floor operators use this gadget to advance from one activity to the next in Production.

BOM Block gadgetImage Modified

BOM Block gadget

Inserts a BOM block table including columns for color, reference, part number, quantity, and description.

BOM Item Details gadgetImage Modified

BOM Item Details gadget

Displays detailed information about individual parts.

BOM Viewer gadgetImage Modified

BOM Viewer gadget

Displays a Bill of Materials (BOM).

Document Viewer gadgetImage Modified

Document Viewer gadget

Displays assembly documentation (text, images, and/or video) associated with the selected activity or step.

Note

The global option Set Defect Mode Default to On controls whether the Document Viewer toolbar button is on or off. When the global option is selected, an operator in Production can create defects when clicking inside a document in the Document Viewer. For more information, see Gadgets for Operator Interface templates.

Indirect Time Tracking gadgetImage Modified

Indirect  Time Tracking gadget

Allows an operator to set up tracking codes and quantities.

Labeling Material History gadgetImage Modified

Labeling Material History gadget

In a Logistics implementation, displays the material UID labels that were produced or generated during the current session.

Line Monitor gadgetImage Modified

Line Monitor gadget

Allows an operator to monitor a production line and see the status of individual workstations.

Material Requisition gadgetImage Modified

Material Requisition gadget

Used to request additional materials from the stock room. Primarily used in Logistics implementations but can also be used to send emails to stock personnel.

Material Setup gadgetImage Modified

Material Setup gadget

Specify materials and tools present at an operation or workstation for tracking purposes.

Material Splicing gadgetImage Modified

Material Splicing gadget

Splices two or more UIDs together—typically used to splice two SMT reels together into a single UID.

Operator Feedback gadgetImage Modified

Operator Feedback gadget

Allows an operator to enter and save feedback about an operation.

Combined Step and Activities gadgetImage Modified

Step and Activities gadget

Combines the functionality of the Activity Navigator and Active Work Area gadgets.

Tracking Actions gadgetImage Modified

Tracking Actions gadget

Adds the Start, Finish, and Clear buttons to the template for WIP tracking functions on the shop floor.

Tracking Information gadgetImage Modified

Tracking Information gadget

Displays unit barcodes associated with the current operation from a WIP tracking perspective. All assemblies that have passed through this operation can be displayed here.

Note

The Tracking Information gadget should only be used as part of a toolbar and opened on-demand when needed; it should not be used in an Operator Interface Template outside of a toolbar as it may slow performance.

Unit Genealogy gadgetImage Modified

Unit Genealogy gadget

Displays assembly relationships between panels and circuits or between sub-assemblies and upper-level assemblies.

Vendor Barcode Viewer gadgetImage Modified

Vendor Barcode Viewer gadget

(Specific to Logistics functions) Drives material receiving by showing operators the barcodes or fields on a vendor label that are required for incoming materials.

WIP Counts gadgetImage Modified

WIP Counts gadget

Displays the current operation's WIP quantities (needed, passed, failed, for example).

Quality gadgets

Quality gadgets

Name

Description

Defect Collection gadgetImage Modified

Defect Collection gadget

Facilitates quality data collection from the shop floor.

A list of predefined inspection codes allows inspectors to designate defect indictments against assemblies and documents for rework and repair operations.

Diagnostics gadgetImage Modified

Diagnostics gadget

(eCAD specific) Allows diagnosticians to view nets and traces within a PCB assembly for troubleshooting.

Note

FactoryLogix can import nets and traces from these CAD file types: GENCAD, ODB++, and PadsPowerPCB.

Hot Spot Viewer gadgetImage Modified

Hot Spot Viewer gadget

Displays a graphical representation of a PCB with color-coded regions indicating defect density and history.

Non-Conformance gadgetImage Modified

Non-Conformance gadget

Displays information about non-conformances created in FactoryLogix Administrative Quality Management (AQM) including name, status, profile, and originator. You can also create, open, and search for non-conformances.

General gadgets

General gadgets

Name

Description

Document Library gadgetImage Modified

Document Library gadget

Provides operator access to the Global Document Library for commonly-accessed files.

Mini Dashboard Viewer gadgetImage Modified

Mini Dashboard Viewer gadget

Displays a mini-dashboard created in iMonitor Designer. Dashboards are updated in real-time.