Create Serial Object
Explanation
Use this activity to create a new serial object. In this
activity you only enter the mandatory object information, such as
part number and serial number. You can also enter an objects ID, or you
can let the system create the object ID by
concatenating the part number and the serial number when saving the object.
Prerequisites
- Information on the part must have been entered in IFS/Part Catalog.
- The parent object must have been retrieved if you want to create a new
object that belongs to a parent object.
System Effects
As a result of this activity, a new serial object is created. You can enter
additional information on the object.
Window
Serial Object
Related Window Descriptions
New Serial Object
Serial Object Information
Procedure
- In the Serial Object
window, create a new record. (Alternatively, on an equipment object in the
Business Object Explorer,
right-click and then click Create Serial Object.)
- In the Object ID field, enter an identity for the equipment
object. Optionally you can leave this field blank. After a part number and a
serial number is entered, the identity is automatically
created when the information is saved.
- The Site field displays the user's default site. Use the List
of Values to select another site that the user is connected to, if
appropriate.
- In the Part No field, use the List of Values to select a part number.
The part description is then displayed in the Object Description field in
the upper part of the window.
- In the Serial No field, enter a specific design or manufacturing number
that is associated with the object.
- Save the information (F12).