Entering the process details into the list

Material and Device information for the processes

Associating process templates with materials and devices for reporting purposes is optional and can be useful if you apply meaningful and unique names. However, it helps the MIS software to process the data if you use exactly the same MIS names and codes for the material and devices.
The details that can be included in reports depend on various factors:

• Built-in production reports provide only a material's name and do not include its details.
• If an MIS connector is used, the JDF data that Business Link sends includes the device names, material names, and any material details that are mapped to a process template that was used in a job.

Managing the lists of devices and materials

Add, edit, or delete devices to be used for process mappings.

1. On the Process Mapping tab, click Manage Devices.
2. Choose one of the following tasks:
   • Add a device to the list: Click Add, and type a new name.
   • Edit the name of a device: Select the device, click Edit, and type a new name.
   • Delete a device from the list: Select the device, and click Delete.
     Note: You can delete a device only when it is not in use.
3. Click Close.

Add, edit, or delete a material.

1. On the Process Mapping tab, click Manage Materials.
2. Choose one of the following tasks:
   • Add a material to the list: Click Add, type a new name, and set the values as needed.
   • Edit a material: Select the material and make your changes.
   • Delete a material: Select the material, and click Delete.
3. To apply the edits, click Save.
4. Click Close.