Define Tool ID
Explanation
This activity is used to define a new tool ID. Tool IDs can be linked to routings
or control plans to specify particular tools to use.
Use the Manufacturing Tool page or
Manufacturing Tools page to view, add or edit records of tool
IDs.
Prerequisites
This activity has the following prerequisites:
- A tool type must be defined in
Manufacturing Tool Type.
System Effects
As a result of this activity:
- A new tool ID record is created.
- A tool instance with the same name as the tool ID is created.
- The tool ID is available in the List of Values, and can be linked to
- Routings in the
Routings/Routing Tools tab.
- Control Plans in Control Plan
Inventory/Tools tab, Control Plan
Manufacturing/Tools tab or Control Plan
Purchasing/Tools tab.
Note: The tool IDs that are defined to be inactive will not be displayed in the List of Values.