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See Support for SOLIDWORKS Composer files for more information about FactoryLogix support for Composer files.
Create a Composer step
- Log into the NPI client application.
- Select Process Engineering , then select an assembly.
- In the Process Definition window, double-click the Process Flow in the tree to open it for editing.
- Double-click the operation where you want to add the Composer Step to open it for editing.
- Select the Add button under Step List in the Process tree, then select Composer Step.
- Double-click the Composer Step to open the Settings dialog.
- Use the following tables to make your selections for the step.
- When you're finished making selections for the step, select OK to confirm your choices.
Settings dialog - Basics tab
Option | Description |
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Name | Specifies the name of the step.
For details about creating and saving step templates, see Create a process, step, or operation template. |
Operator Interface Template | Specifies the Operator Interface template to apply to the step. See Operator Interface templates for more information. |
Assigned Workstation | Specifies the assigned workstation where the step and activities will be performed by a shop floor operator. See Create a factory and set up factory resources for more information. |
Any Order Mode (Activities can be viewed in any order) | Specifies that all the activities associated with the step may be viewed in any order. |
Is Step Required? | Specifies that the step cannot be skipped by a shop floor operator. |
Activities may be executed without starting a unit | Specifies that any activities associated with the step may be executed by a shop floor operator without first scanning or entering the UID to start the unit in production. |
Frequency |
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Activity Completion Acknowledgement | Add Acknowledgement to: The shop floor operator must acknowledge completion of All Activities, the First Activity, or the Last Activity associated with the step. |
Do you want to require credentials? |
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Approval Process |
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Settings dialog - Composer Settings tab
Option | Description |
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Composer File | Specifies the Solidworks Composer file for the Composer step.
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Settings dialog - Option Codes tab
Option | Description |
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Option Codes | Displays a list of available option codes. Note: Option codes are only used with configurable (CTO) assemblies.
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Assigned Option Codes | Displays the option codes assigned to this step. |
Use Logical Expression | Select the Use Logical Expression button on the right side of the dialog to define option codes for a step in the form of a logical expression (comprised of available option codes plus the logical operators: AND, OR, and NOT, and brackets to identify precedence). |
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