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Formula Information

Summary

The Formula Information screen will present itself to the Terminal operator if they choose to view it while batching, or at the end of a batch if a batch signoff is required. This page will cover the basics of how this screen works.

Table of Contents

Screen Overview

The formula information screen can be access by operators (if they have the appropriate permissions) by hitting the ‘Formula’ button across the bottom of the formula step screen at any stage of the production process.

 

After this, the operator will see a screen that looks something like this:

 

From here the operator can view the formula steps involved in the current batch as well as a live view of their progress with the current batch. Completed steps are indicated by the green traffic light.

Any additional formula information, such as specific instructions or allergen information, will be shown above the steps if applicable. This is not present in the example above but could look something like this:

 

Operators are also able to reopen previous steps if desired.

 

The operator is able to customise the look of this screen by selecting which columns they are viewing.  The position of these columns can also be changed by dragging and dropping them as required.

 

Column Help

Sequence

The sequence number of the formula step. These will be numbered if the steps were set up to be sequenced but will have a ‘-‘ next to them if they are non-sequenced. Non-sequenced steps can be completed in any order.

Type

The type of formula step. Examples of this could be a weigh step, a container change, adding a submix, etc.

Commodity

The code of the commodity we are using for this step (if applicable).

Description

The description of the commodity we are using for this step.

Target

The target weight of a weigh step.

Achieved 

If the step has already been weighed this will show the quantity that the operator weighed our for this step.

Remaining

The remaining quantity of the commodity that is required to complete this step.

Units

The default Unit of Measure of the commodity.

Done

Indicates whether a step has been completed. A green light indicates the step is complete and a yellow light indicates that the step has been started but not completed. If no light is present then the step has not been started yet.

FAQ

Why can’t I access this screen?

Access to this screen can be controlled via user privileges, so if you are seeing this message in the marquee banner:

 

Then access to this feature has been restricted for your account. Consult your line supervisor if you think access to this feature would be beneficial to your workflow.

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