Basic Info |
The Basic Info tab for tools enables you to display and define identifying information about tools.
Tip: To limit the display of information in the grid and maximize performance, use the filter. You can sort on tool ID, tool type, location ID, and current status.
The field in the top section of this tab defines the data that displays.
Tool ID
Unique identifier of the tool currently selected in the grid or that you are defining. This field has a list box. If the tool is already defined, the name displays to the right of the ID. Maximum field length is 30 characters.
Data in the fields at the bottom section of this tab define the basic information about the tool. Unless otherwise indicated, these fields are required.
Tool type
Valid tool type to which the tool is assigned. This field has a list box. The tool description displays to the right of the type.
Tool types are defined on the Data -> Shop Activity -> Tools -> Setup -> Tool Types screen.
Location ID
Valid identifier of the location at which the tool is located.
Locations are defined on the Data -> Setup -> Organization Structure -> Locations -> Primary Information screen.
Manufacturer name
Manufacturer of the tool.
Part manufacturers are defined on the Data -> Parts Items -> Setup -> Parts Manufacturers screen.
Model
Model of the tool. This is an open text field.
Serial number
Serial number of the tool.
Original cost
Original cost of the tool.
Date acquired
Date (in MM/DD/YYYY format) that the organization acquired the tool.
Date to replace
Date (in MM/DD/YYYY format) to replace the tool.
Can be scheduled
Indication of whether tasks can be scheduled for the tool.
If this field has a check, tasks can be scheduled for the tool.
If this field is blank, this tool is not considered as a resource when tasks are being scheduled.
Date and time available for scheduling
Date and time (in MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format) that the tool is available for scheduling.
Charge rate per hour
Hourly rate the shop charges for tasks that require the tool. This rate is used to compute the charge for the tool's use for every task performed with it.
Current status
Current status of the tool:
AVAILABLE: Required to check out a tool on the Data -> Shop Activity -> Tools -> Check Out/In screen
IN USE: Required to update information about a tool checked out on the Data -> Shop Activity -> Tools -> Check Out/In screen
NOT USABLE
IN REPAIR
RETIRED