Mes2.0 Sepasoft

MES Help Documentation
Table of Contents
1 Welcome to MES space 12
2 Documentation Organization 13
2.1 Knowledge Base Articles 14
2.2 User Manuals 14
2.3 Using the Search Function 14
3 MES Products 15
3.1 OEE Downtime 16
3.2 Track and Trace 16
3.3 SPC 16
3.4 Recipe/Changeover 17
3.5 Instrument Interface 17
3.6 Web Services 17
4 Getting Started 17
4.1 New to MES? 18
4.2 Basics in MES 18
4.3 A Simple Workflow in MES 18
4.4 Sepasoft Resources 18
5 Installation Guide 20
5.1 Installing the MES Modules 21

5.1.1 Install or Upgrade Module ? 22
5.2 Database Connection 23
5.2.1 Create a new Database Connection 23
5.3 MES Module Settings 25

5.3.1 Authentication 26
5.3.2 Runtime Datasource 26
5.3.3 Analysis Datasource 27
5.3.4 MES Object Cache 28
5.4 Installing the Production Simulator 29

5.4.1 Installing Simulation Files 32
5.5 Installing the MES Sample Projects 34
5.6 Licensing and Activation 38

5.6.1 Trial Mode 38
5.6.2 Licensing 38
5.6.3 OEE Module Licensing 38
5.6.4 Track & Trace Licensing 39
5.6.5 SPC Licensing 39
5.6.6 Recipe Management Licensing 40
5.6.7 Activation 40
6 MES Product Suite Overview 41
6.1 What Is Ignition? 42
6.2 Benefits of Ignition / MES Architecture 42
6.3 Ignition Key Points 43
6.4 Sepasoft Key Points 43
6.5 What is MES? 44

6.5.1 Overview 44
6.5.2 What makes our MES suite of products so special? 45
6.6 Understanding MES Architectures 47

6.6.1 Enterprise Architecture 47
6.6.2 Redundant Architecture 49
6.6.3 Standard Architecture 50
6.7 ISA-95 Overview 50

6.7.1 Basic Production Tasks 52
6.7.2 Advanced Production Tasks 53
6.7.3 Resources 54
6.8 Production Operations Management 60

6.8.1 Product Definition Management 61
6.8.2 Production Resource Management 62
6.8.3 Detailed Production Scheduling 62
6.8.4 Production Dispatching 77
6.8.5 Production Execution Management 78
6.8.6 Production Data Collection 79
6.8.7 Production Tracking 80
6.8.8 Production Performance Analysis 82
6.9 Maintenance Operations Management 83
6.10 Quality Operations Management 83
6.11 Inventory Operations Management 84
7 Production Model Overview 84
7.1 What Is The Production Model? 85
7.2 Configuring the Production Model 87

7.2.1 Adding a New Production Item 87
7.2.2 Renaming a Production Item 87
7.2.3 Deleting a Production Item 88
7.2.4 Copying a Production Item 89
7.3 Production Item General Settings 90
7.4 OPC Production Tags 90

7.4.1 Using OPC Production Tags in Your Project 91
7.5 Enterprise Settings 92

7.5.1 General Tab 92
7.5.2 Quality Tab 93
7.5.3 Recipe Tab 93
7.6 Site Settings 94

7.6.2 Recipe Tab 94
7.7 Area Settings 95

7.7.2 Recipe Tab 95
7.7.3 Advanced Tab 96
7.8 Line Settings 96

7.8.1 General Tab - Additional Factors 97
7.8.2 General Tab - MES Counters 100
7.8.3 OEE 2.0 Downtime Tab 106
7.8.4 Recipe Tab 132
7.8.5 Trace Tab 132
7.9 Cell Group Settings 133

7.10 Cell Settings 170

7.10.5 Trace Tab 205
7.11 Location Settings 206

7.11.2 Quality Tab 207
7.12 Storage Zone Settings 209

7.12.2 210
7.13 Storage Unit Settings 211

7.13.3 Trace Tab 212
7.14 Additional Factors 213

7.14.1 Properties 213
7.15 MES Counters 216

7.15.1 Adding MES Counter 216
7.15.2 Counter Name 216
7.15.3 Counter Description 216
7.15.4 Enabled 216
7.15.5 SQL Tag 217
7.15.6 Roll Over 217
7.15.7 Store Rate 218
7.15.8 Counter Kind 218
7.15.9 Count Mode 219
7.16 Downtime Detection Mode 222

7.16.1 Equipment State 222
7.16.2 Initial Reason 222
7.16.3 Key Reason 223
7.16.4 Parallel Cells 224
7.17 OEE Downtime 2.0 Tab 224

7.17.1 Downtime Detection Mode 225
7.17.2 Minimum Cells Running Threshold 225
7.17.3 Tag Collector Paths 226
7.17.4 Live Analysis 231
7.18 Parameterized Tag Paths 250

7.18.1 Example 250
7.19 Live Analysis 250

7.19.1 Live Analysis Settings 252
7.19.2 Shift Data Points 253
7.20 Analysis Data Points and Settings 269

7.20.1 Equipment Data Points 269
7.20.2 Equipment Count Data Points 271
7.20.3 Equipment Cycle Time Data Points 271
7.20.4 Line Data Points 274
7.20.5 Equipment Mode & State Data Points 277
7.20.6 Equipment Meantime Data Points 279
7.20.7 Equipment General Data Points 279
7.20.8 Equipment OEE Data Points 281
7.20.9 Setting Values 282
7.21 Tag Collector Types 284

7.21.1 Scripting Functions for Tag Collectors 284
7.22 Exporting the Production Model 288

7.22.1 Export Global 288
7.22.2 Copy and Paste 290
7.22.3 Parameterized Tag Paths 291
8 MES Modules 291
8.1 OEE 2.0 Module 292

8.1.1 What Is OEE? 293
8.1.2 Features 296
8.1.3 Framework 306
8.1.4 Equipment Configuration 308
8.1.5 Shift Configuration 348
8.1.6 Product Definition Configuration 350
8.1.7 Production Scheduling & Dispatch 367
8.1.8 Production Order Execution 369
8.1.9 OEE Production Data Collection 373
8.1.10 Adjusting Production Run Data 374
8.1.11 Production Performance Analysis and Reporting 382
8.2 Track & Trace 406

8.2.1 Track & Trace Overview 407
8.2.2 Implementing Track & Trace 410
8.2.3 Traceability 434
8.2.4 Material Lots and Inventory 437
8.3 SPC 440

8.3.1 What Is SPC 441
8.3.2 SPC Module Overview 444
8.3.3 Production Model Configuration 449
8.3.4 Sample Definitions 453
8.3.5 Automatic Tag Sample Collectors 459
8.3.6 Control Limits 464
8.3.7 Out Of Control Signals 473
8.3.8 Sample Intervals 481
8.3.9 Control Charts 485
8.3.10 Scheduling and Entering Samples 500
8.3.11 Automatic Multipoint Sample Entry 503
8.3.12 Impromptu SPC Analysis 505
8.3.13 Analysing SPC Data in Control Charts 512
8.4 Recipe Management 516

8.4.1 516
8.4.2 Recipe Management Overview 517
8.4.3 Recipe Module Configuration 550
8.4.4 Creating Recipes 559
8.4.5 Loading Recipes 569
8.4.6 Analysis and Reports 570
8.4.7 Recipe Values 572
8.4.8 Analysis Providers-Recipe 573
8.4.9 Production OPC Values-Recipe 585
8.4.10 Copy of Grouping recipes 597
8.4.11 Copy of Create recipe in scripting 599
8.4.12 Copy of Recipe Value Security Settings 602

8.5.1 Instrument Interface Overview 605
8.5.2 Instrument Interface Configurations 606
8.5.3 Instrument Interface Scripting 621
8.5.4 Working with SPC Module 621
8.6 Web Services 622

8.6.1 Web Services Module 623
8.6.2 Intro to Web Services 624
8.6.3 Web Service Configuration 628
8.6.4 SOAP Configuration 631
8.6.5 RESTful Web Service Configuration 633
8.7 Barcode Scanner 637

8.7.1 Barcode Scanner Module Overview 638
8.7.2 Client / Gateway Scripts-BarcodeScanner 640
8.8 MES Enterprise 652
8.9 Production Simulator 652

8.9.1 How to create CSV files for Production Simulator 652
9 Appendix A: Reference Guide 655
9.1 Components 656
9.2 MES Objects 656
9.3 Scripting Functions 656
9.4 Binding Functions 656

9.5 Components 656
9.5.1 Common Components 657
9.5.2 Track & Trace Components 826
9.5.3 OEE Components 946
9.5.4 SPC Components 994
9.5.5 Recipe Components 1334
9.5.6 InstrumentInterface Components 1428
9.5.7 BarcodeScanner Components 1446
9.6 Objects 1452

9.6.1 Object UUIDs 1452
9.6.2 MES Objects 1453
9.6.3 OEE Objects 1938
9.6.4 Schedule Objects 1969
9.6.5 SPC Objects 1991
9.6.6 Recipe Objects 2297
9.6.7 Instrument Interface Objects 2362
9.6.8 Web Service Objects 2376
9.6.9 Barcode Objects 2447
9.7 Scripting Functions 2462

9.7.1 2462
9.7.2 system.mes 2462
9.7.3 system.mes.analysis 2672
9.7.4 system.mes.oee 2690
9.7.5 system.mes.workorder 2712
9.7.6 system.quality.spc 2720
9.7.7 system.quality.definition 2752
9.7.8 system.quality.sample.data 2766
9.7.9 system.recipe 2782
9.7.10 system.instrument 2829
9.7.11 system.ws 2832
9.7.12 system.barcode.scanner 2843
9.8 Binding Functions 2846

9.8.1 Trace 2847
9.9 OPC Production Server Tag Reference 2864

9.9.1 Project Tags 2864
9.9.2 Enterprise Tags 2865
9.9.3 Site Tags 2868
9.9.4 Area Tags 2870
9.9.5 Line Tags 2873
9.9.6 Cell Tags 2882
9.9.7 Location Tags 2887
9.9.8 Signals 2892
9.9.9 ControlLimits 2894
10 Appendix B: Knowledge Base Articles 2894
10.1 General 2895
10.2 Track & Trace 2895
10.3 OEE 2895
10.4 SPC 2895
10.5 Recipe 2895
11 Videos 2895
11.1 MES Basics 2896
11.2 Recipe/Changeover 2896
11.4 OEE/Downtime 2898
11.5 SPC 2901
12 Tips for Troubleshooting 2902
13 Glossary 2903
13.1 A 2904
13.1.1 Anderson Darling Test 2904
13.1.2 API 2904
13.2 B 2904
13.3 C 2904
13.3.1 CD-Key 2905
13.3.2 CSV 2905
13.4 D 2905
13.4.1 Data Point 2905
13.5 E 2906
13.5.1 EAN 2906
13.5.2 ERP 2906
13.6 F 2906
13.6.1 EAN 2906
13.6.2 ERP 2907
13.7 G 2907
13.7.1 GS1 Standards 2907
13.7.2 GTIN 2907
13.8 H 2908
13.8.1 HMI 2908
13.9 I 2908
13.9.1 Individual Control Charts 2908
13.10 J 2908
13.11 K 2908
13.12 L 2909
13.12.1 LAN 2909
13.12.2 LCL 2909
13.12.3 LEAN 2909
13.12.4 Lean Six Sigma 2909
13.13 M 2909
13.13.1 MES 2909
13.13.2 MOM 2910
13.14 N 2910
13.14.1 Normal Distribution 2910
13.15 O 2911
13.15.1 OEE 2911
13.15.2 OIT 2911
13.15.3 OPC Server 2911
13.15.4 OPC-UA 2911
13.16 P 2911
13.16.1 PLC 2912
13.16.2 PLM 2912
13.16.3 PPM 2912
13.16.4 Python dictionary 2912
13.17 Q 2912
13.18 R 2912
13.18.1 Regex 2913
13.18.2 REST 2913
13.18.3 RS-232 2913
13.19 S 2913
13.19.1 SCADA 2914
13.19.2 Six Sigma 2914
13.19.3 SOA 2915
13.19.4 SPC 2915
13.19.5 SUDS 2915
13.20 T 2915
13.20.1 TEEP 2915
13.21 U 2916
13.21.1 UCL 2916
13.21.2 UPC 2916
13.22 V 2916
13.22.1 VPN 2916
13.23 W 2916
13.24 X 2916
13.24.1 XBarS chart 2917
13.25 Y 2917
13.26 Z 2917
1 Welcome to MES space

MES Platform 2.0
1 Welcome to MES space
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) software is used to supervise and track work on a
plant floor. Our MES Modules offer vertical software solutions built on the power of the Ignition
platform. It provides functions such as resource management, detailed scheduling, dispatching,
production analysis and downtime management, product tracking and genealogy, monitoring
recipes, quality management, variance tracking, real-time predictive analysis, and more. MES
is the layer between SCADA and ERP systems.
Sepasoft Support
Open a ticket with our support team
Email us
Call us toll free at (800) 207-5506, or at (916) 939-1684, if you’re calling from
outside the U.S.
Or learn all about getting trained at our Learning portal
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2 Documentation Organization
This comprehensive resource gives a broad overview of our MES Software, the basic
instructions about its configuration, along with information on design and coding. It is intended
for developers and those looking for detailed technical information. Every effort has been made
to ensure that this document is an accurate representation of the functionality of MES. The
deployment instructions included can help you get started with MES development as soon as
you download. All of the MES modules are built on the Ignition platform.
The document repository is broken into two main sections....
2.1 Knowledge Base Articles

Here you'll find useful articles describing how to do certain things. Generally the articles will
contain an overview, steps, screenshots and code blocks that you can use to extend the MES
framework. The articles have generally come from real world applications where modifications
to the normal MES implementation was required. There articles show how to modify the
standard behavior through custom scripting or use of built-in functions.
2.2 User Manuals

This section contains information on 'Getting Started', 'Theory of Operation' and has the
reference manual for MES components, ISA-95 objects, functions and scripting.
Here are some common links...
Download and Install MES
What is MES?
Quick Tour
Architecture and Modules
2.3 Using the Search Function

You can use this search box at the top of the page to quickly find what
you're looking for. Here are some tips on how best to use it to find what you're after....
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If you're searching for a specific function i.e. 'system.mes.object.createFilter()', then

typing it in exactly will get you to where you want to be. Typing in 'mes.object.
createFilter()' will not. Typing in 'mes object createfilter()' will find it based on the
keywords mes object createFilter.
Let's get started!
We recommend using the online version of our user manual rather than downloading
it's PDF since we are updating it daily. If you chose to use the PDF, click on the
icon in the sidebar.
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3 MES Products
Click on the logo to direct you to corresponding module description. Also see the Sales Info
button for each modules.
3.1 OEE Downtime
Sales Info
3.2 Track and Trace
Sales Info
3.3 SPC
Sales Info
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3.4 Recipe/Changeover
Sales Info
3.5 Instrument Interface
Sales Info
3.6 Web Services
Sales Info
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4 Getting Started
4.1 New to MES?

Lets get started by running MES on your computer...
Our free trial lets you evaluate the full version of the software without requiring any license.
Download and Install MES
4.2 Basics in MES

Read these topics and watch the Quick Tour...
What is MES?
Quick Tour
Architecture and Modules
4.3 A Simple Workflow in MES

Step 1. Database Connection
Step 2. Configuring MES Databases
Step 3. Installing the Production Simulator
Step 4. Production Model Configuration
4.4 Sepasoft Resources
Online Help
You can access Online Help from the Ignition Gateway and the Designer. To access online
Help from the Gateway, go to the Configure section and select System > User Manual.
To access it from the Designer, click the F1 key or select Help > Help from the top menus.
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MES Training
Explore a broad overview of Sepasoft’s MES modules . By taking a training course taught
by one of our experts, you’ll learn key skills and how to apply them to real-world projects .
Get an overview of OEE, TEEP, downtime, SPC, recipe management, and track and trace.
The course covers installation, production model configuration, analysis, modifying user
screens and reports. In-Person Training is also available. For more information go to MES
Training.
Learn
You can watch the MES training videos, test your knowledge, and participate in our new
credential program.
When you need information on any given feature, you can read about the feature here in
the User Manual, then go to the same section in the Video Library course list to watch the
related video.
When there is a corresponding video for a feature description, you will see a video link as
follows:
Watch the Video
MES Video
Support Team
For one-on-one help from our support team, go to the Support homepage and submit a
Ticket. One of our Support engineers will follow up with you quickly. You can reach us
during business hours 8am-5pm PST at 1-800-207-5506 . Support charges may apply. 24-
hour support is also available, at an additional fee.
E-mail support is available at support@sepasoft.com .
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Knowledge Base
Search and view all the Knowledge Base articles for troubleshooting, known problems, and
workarounds.
Other Resources
White Papers and Articles
Webinars on Demand
Tip Sheets
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5 Installation Guide
This is a guide to installing the MES modules. For more information on the modules
themselves, please see the Module section.
The MES Modules sit on top of the Ignition platform by Inductive Automation. If you do
not have Ignition already installed, please download the current version of Ignition
from the Inductive Automation web-site downloads page.
5.1 Installing the MES Modules

Download the MES modules by going to the Sepasoft downloads page. Under the modules
section, you can find the following modules.
Track & Trace
OEE Downtime
SPC
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Recipe & Changeover

Instrument Interface
Web Services
Barcode Scanner
MES Enterprise
Once you have the modules downloaded, log in to the Ignition Gateway webpage and select
Configuration > Modules from the menu.
5.1.1 Install or Upgrade Module ?

Install the modules (.modl files) one at a time by scrolling down to the bottom of the list and
clicking on Install or Upgrade a Module....
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Browse for your module and click Install.
The MES Modules should now be installed.
5.2 Database Connection

In order to use the MES Modules you have to connect the Ignition Gateway to a SQL database.
The MES Modules simply need a blank database and they will create all of the necessary
tables and maintain the data.
MES data is stored in databases external to Ignition. These database(s) are setup in the
gateway configuration section by selecting the Databases> Connections section from the left-
hand configuration menu. See the Ignition documentation for more information on setting up a
database connection.
Currently, the MES Suite supports MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL.
You can setup a database connection in the Ignition Gateway configuration section. Log in to
configuration area and select Databases > Connections from the menu.
5.2.1 Create a new Database Connection

Click on the Create new Database Connection to add a new connection.
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Choose the driver for the database you plan on using. In the example, we have chosen the
MySQL ConnectorJ.
Give the connection a name, specify the connect URL, and the credentials to connect. Take a
look at this example:
Name: MES
Connect URL: jdbc: mysql://localhost:3306/test
Username: root
Password: mysql
Once you have the information entered in click on the Create New Database Connection
button to finish creating the connection.
Verify the connection is valid before continuing to the next section. Now we have a database to
store the MES data in.
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5.3 MES Module Settings

The Track and Trace, OEE Downtime, Scheduling, SPC and Recipe modules store data in the
SQL database defined in this section. All MES database tables and indices will be created
automatically in the selected database.
Because Ignition can be configured to multiple databases, the MES Module Settings
configuration page is used to select which databases to store the data. To change the MES
module settings, go to the configuration section in the gateway and select the MES Modules >
Settings section from the left-hand side configuration menu.
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Once a database connection is created, and if only one database connection exists, then it will
be automatically selected to be used by the MES modules. If more than one database
connection exists, then the desired database connection can be selected to be used by the
MES modules as shown below
OEE, downtime and schedule data is stored in databases external to Ignition. Production
and downtime data is stored in the runtime db during a production run. Production and
downtime data is summarized and saved in the analysis db.
5.3.1 Authentication
User Source Profile

MES Modules derives MES Person objects from the any users that have been configured that
have first or last name assigned. Since Ignition can have multiple User Source Profiles, the
MES system must be configured to know which one to use. In the Authentication section, select
the user source profile to have the MES system use.
5.3.2 Runtime Datasource
Runtime Database
The Runtime datasource points to the database where production and downtime data is stored
during a production run. During a production run, data is logged every minute or partial minute
if a downtime event occurs, so a large amount of data is stored in this database. Typically this
database is local to the site running the MES Modules.
The runtime database is not used for the Track and Trace Module.
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Data Retention Duration

This attribute can be used to limit how large this database comes by automatically purging this
data after the defined time. Don't worry, the final OEE production data, downtime events and
counts for each run are permanently stored in tables in the Analysis database. The OEE Time
Chart component however, does use the data stored here.
Runtime database is not used by the Track and Trace Module.
5.3.3 Analysis Datasource
Analysis Database
The Analysis datasource points to the database where all final MES data is stored. For
example, the OEE module stores summarized production and downtime data here that is used
for analysis.
Analysis Database (Auxiliary)

The MES Modules will mirror the information that is written to the local analysis database to the
Auxiliary database. For single site implementations, set this to -none-. When you have MES
running on multiple servers, setting up the Auxiliary database connection will push MES data
up to a central Database to allow enterprise analysis to be performed.
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Analysis Query Cache Duration

This setting represents the number of seconds to cache analysis results. Analysis is used to
compare the retrieved trace information for the trace graph, reporting and etc.
5.3.4 MES Object Cache

The MES Object Cache provides some configuration settings that can be used to affect
database performance.
Maximum Cached MES Objects

The maximum number of MES objects that is cached at a specific time interval.
Inactive MES Object Threshold (Seconds)

The cached MES objects that are inactive within the specified threshold time would be removed
even though the cache is not full.
Tip
In determining whether to keep the runtime and analysis databases separate,
consideration should be given regarding the need to have separate database backup
and archiving schemas. Recommendation here is to keep the runtime and analysis
databases the same. This allows for simple SQL joins if any custom SQL queries are
required in your application.
We strongly recommend keeping the MES data in a separate database from any other
data that you may store as part of custom ignition applications. Keeping them
separate ensures that table schemas are not modified that may break the MES
Module functionality. It also provides the ability to troubleshoot database connection
issues through the Ignition Gateway by identifying the source of mal-formed queries
that may be affecting Gateway performance.
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Info
The recommended procedure to change the database on an existing system, is to
stop current production in the MES system, disable the production model in the
designer, change the data setting, re-enable the production model and restart
production.
5.4 Installing the Production

Simulator
If you don't have a real PLC to work with, the MES Modules come with a simulator that allows
us to simulate any kind of data. The production simulator doesn't get installed from the Ignition
installer. We have to download and install the module separately.
1. First let's download the module from Sepasoft downloads page. Under the modules
section, you will find a section at the bottom called MES Modules where you can pick
which the module called Production Simulator-module.modl.
Here's a video on how to install a module
Watch the Video
Module Installation
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2. Once you have the module downloaded, log in to the Ignition Gateway webpage and select
Configuration > Modules from the menu. There you can install modules (.modl files) one at a
time.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on Install or Upgrade a Module....
4. Browse for the simulator module and click Install. Now that the module is installed, we have
to add a device to Ignition that acts like a PLC.
5. In the configuration area select OPC-UA > Devices from the menu.
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6. Click on the Create new Device... link.
7. Select the Production Simulator driver.
8. Name it Simulator and create the device.
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5.4.1 Installing Simulation Files

The production simulator is completely driven off of CSV files. Inductive Automation provides a
few CSV files as examples to help you get started. First let's download the samples from
https://inductiveautomation.com/downloads/demo-project-files
Click on the Ignition Demo Project Gateway Backup to download the demo projects which
include the simulation CSV files.
Download the Ignition Demo Project

Grab a copy of the Ignition Demo Project as a gateway backup or as a VMWare Image.
Once the ZIP file is downloaded, unzip it to any location. The contents should look like the
following:
You will find 8 CSV files inside of the Production Simulator Files folder.
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Copy all 8 CSV files to: C:\Program Files\Inductive Automation\Ignition\data\drivers.

Create a drivers directory is one doesn't already exist. Once the files are copied click on the
edit button to the right of the device to reload the CSV files. Simply press Save Changes to
reload the simulator.
OPC Quick Client

To verify the simulator is working correctly click on the OPC Connections > Quick Client in
the configuration area. Locate the simulator device by expanding the tree starting from Ignition
OPC-UA Server. You should see a separate folder for all 8 CSV files.
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5.5 Installing the MES Sample Projects

Sepasoft provides a sample project for each MES Module. The sample project is a perfect
starting point. Rather than starting from scratch, you can start with the sample project and
customize it to fit your needs.
To install sample projects, go to the inductive automation website. Click on downloads. Then
click Demo project files. The first link you see would be the Ignition Demo Project Gateway
Backup, just click on it. Download the zip file and unzip it. Now you can see your files in the
documents library, inside the folder called project backups.
The contents should look like the following:
Here's a video to install the sample project.
Watch the Video
Sample Project Installation
There is a separate project backup (.proj file) for each MES Module. Now to install each sample
project, login to the Ignition gateway configuration page. In there on left side configuration, go
to Projects.
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There you can see all the projects, Click on the Upload project from a *.proj backup file...
link, choose the *.proj backup file.
Then click on the Upload button and make sure that the authentication and the default
database are corrected, if there are no match on the server.
Press the edit symbol if you have a warning.
Choose the default authentication profile and press save. Now when you log into Ignition
designer, you can see the screens provided by the sample project.
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Once all of the projects are installed we need to open the Ignition Designer to upload the
images since the project uses icons that don't come with Ignition. Launch the Ignition Designer
and select any project to edit. In the designer choose Tools > Image Management from the
top menu.
Press the Upload new image button.
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Navigate to the images folder inside of the project backup you downloaded. Select every folder
and image inside of the images folder and press Open.
Now all of the images we need are loaded.
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5.6 Licensing and Activation

5.6.1 Trial Mode
The MES modules follow the same trial operation as Ignition. Any MES module can be used for
2 hours at a time, with no restrictions. At the end of the trial period, the system will stop logging
data to the database, display expired trial overlays on live values, and clients will see a demo
screen. By logging into the gateway, you may re-start the demo period, and enable another 2
hours of execution. The demo period may be restarted any number of times.
You may install an unlicensed MES module into a licensed Ignition server. The Ignition server
licensing will not be affected and the MES module will operate in Demo mode.
5.6.2 Licensing
The MES license can be purchased along with, or separately from, the Ignition license. Despite
the modular licensing, each Ignition server only has a single CD-Key and license file. That is,
there is a single license file that dictates which modules are current activated.
When module(s) are purchased, you will receive a CD-Key - a six digit code that identifies your
purchase. You then use this CD-Key to activate the software through the Ignition Gateway.
Activation is a process by which the CD-Key and its associated parameters get locked to the
machine that you are activating. If you adding an additional module, your account will be
updated, and you can re-use your existing CD-Key to activate the new features. For this
reason, if you purchased the MES module separately from the Ignition server, the MES license
will have to be added to your existing CD-Key.
It is possible to inactivate your CD-Key, freeing it for activation on a different machine.
5.6.3 OEE Module Licensing

This powerful module combines overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) calculations and
downtime tracking to help operations managers measure efficiency and gain insight on driving
continuous improvement activities.
• Downtime Data Collection
• Real-Time Efficiency Tracking
• Monitor Asset Utilization
Not all production facilities have the large number of lines and cells while others do. For this
reason there are two basic editions to choose from to meet your situation:
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License Description
Machine One active OEE calculation per machine license with downtime collection for an
unlimited number of child cells (sub-machines)
Site Unlimited OEE calculations per physical production site and Ignition server
license
Enterprise Connect multiple MES Ignition Gateways across your entire enterprise to form a
large, centrally managed MES solution. Analyze MES data from multiple
production facilities at the enterprise server. One license per Ignition gateway
server is required
5.6.4 Track & Trace Licensing

This paperless, fully integrated solution can provide production control and track product from
the raw materials to the finished state, access genealogy data, and set up a centralized
operator interface for all MES information.
• Data Connections & Visual Trace Graph
• In-Depth Data and Analysis
• Aligns with ISA-95
License Description
Machine One active operation (task) per machine license with unlimited segments (sub-
tasks) under the operation
Site Unlimited active operations per physical production site and Ignition server license
5.6.5 SPC Licensing

Ensure that statistical process control (SPC) data is accurately collected on time, every time by
using the powerful features of the SPC Module. Deliver real-time SPC data in a comprehensive
format using the flexible control charts and analysis tools.
• Automatic Sample Scheduling
• Automatic Rule Evaluation
• Powerful SPC Control Charts
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License Description
Machine Sample collection, SPC rule monitoring, sample scheduling and viewing samples
in control charts are limited to one machine per machine license. Includes basic
control charts.
Site Unlimited sample collection, SPC rule monitoring, sample scheduling and viewing
samples in control charts per physical production site and Ignition server license.
Includes basic and advanced SPC control charts (advanced control charts include
process capability, process performance and box and whisker).
5.6.6 Recipe Management Licensing

Expertly build, manage and monitor your recipes. Easily manage product changeovers with a
powerful recipe builder. Use multiple-level master recipes to instantly change several recipes
simultaneously.
• Manage Recipes
• Audit Recipe Changes
• Real-Time Recipe Variances
License Description
Machine One active recipe per machine license
Site Unlimited active recipes per physical production site and Ignition server license
5.6.7 Activation
Activation, as mentioned above, is the method by which a cd-key is locked down to the install
machine, and the modules are notified of their license state. It is a two step process that can be
performed automatically over the internet, or manually through email or the Inductive
Automation website.
Step 1 - Enter CD-Key
When the software is purchased, you are provided with a six digit CD-key. After logging into the
gateway configuration, go to Licensing > Purchase or Activate, and select "Activate".
Enter your CD-key.
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Step 2a - Activate over Internet

If your computer has internet access, activating over the internet is the easiest option. A secure
file will be created with your cd-key, and sent to our servers. The response file will then be
downloaded and installed, completing the entire process in seconds.
OR
Step 2b - Activate Manually
If you do not have internet access on the installation machine, you must activate manually. In
this process, an activation request file is generated (activation_request.txt). You must then take
this file to a machine with internet access, and email it to support@inductiveautomation.com, or
visit our website to activate there. Either way will result in a license file (license.ipl) being
generated, which you then must take back to the Gateway machine and enter into the License
and Activation page.
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6 MES Product Suite Overview
The Sepasoft MES Product Suite provides a modular approach to building your own Enterprise
Class MES solution. We provide you with OEE/Downtime Tracking, SPC, Production
Scheduling, Recipe Management and Track & Trace modules that can function and operate by
themselves, or integrate seamlessly when installed together. The modules provide everything
needed to build and deliver a stand-alone MES application, or can be integrated quite nicely
with third party ERP, Inventory Management and Asset Management systems. The MES
modules form an additional layer on the Ignition software stack, extending the standard
functionality and also allowing for a rich and powerful way to customize the MES
implementation to deliver virtually anything required for your MES solution.
6.1 What Is Ignition?

Ignition is a web-based software platform that is great for creating HMIs, SCADA, and MES
applications. Ignition, is affordable and easy to get started with, while flexible and capable of
scaling up to the largest projects. Ignition is installed as server software and is:
Web-based Ignition is installed and deployed using web technologies.
Web-managed Ignition's platform is managed through web pages.
Web-launched Designer and Clients Ignition's Designer tool and network clients are
launched using web.
For more information on Ignition, please go to www.inductiveautomation.com
6.2 Benefits of Ignition / MES

Architecture
We don't provide an out-of-the-box MES solution. Some assembly is required, and that's ok
because every manufacturing operation will have something unique about it that you simply
can't account for or handle through a configurable solution. Whether it is the process data to be
tracked, materials used, data sources, which ERP system or PLC you need to connect to, or
how KPI metrics are calculated, every manufacturer needs something special and specific to
their process and the way they run their business. Even within the same organization, different
plants and different departments needs a level of customization 'outside of the box'.
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The Sepasoft MES Solution will not provide everything you need, but it will get you close to
your goal and very quickly there. What is not provided can then be easily implemented using
the standard ignition components and scripting functions. Whatever your need, you can be
confident that the Sepasoft MES / Ignition solution will allow you to create the MES solution that
your business needs.
6.3 Ignition Key Points

IT Friendly
Client-Server Architecture
Scalable
AD Authentication & Security
Database Driven & Database Agnostic
Leverage your internal IT resources
Rapid Deployment
Web-Based Application
Web-Based Designer
Business Model
Unlimited Clients & Tags
Feature Rich
Process Historian
Alarm Notification & SMS messaging
Reporting
Mobile
6.4 Sepasoft Key Points

Modular
Build your MES project in phases
Customizable
Build exactly what your client needs
Connectivity
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Connect Enterprise Information Systems and Manufacturing Equipment together

ISA – 95 Compliant
6.5 What is MES?

6.5.1 Overview
Manufacturing Execution Systems or MES software are tools designed to help a company
manage its manufacturing processes. Manufacturing is too complex nowadays to not have a
system in place that defines how customer orders are scheduled and manufactured on the
production floor. If you're in manufacturing, then you have MES in place, it may just be your
implementation is in the form of spreadsheets, emails and posted schedules. Modern MES
software helps by replacing those spreadsheets with a connected system that provides real-
time operations information to those who need it when they need it, and allows the flow of data
from plant floor devices and equipment directly up to ERP and Inventory Management
Systems.
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MES system is not the system of a plant floor and it is not an ERP system. Manufacturing
execution systems or manufacturing operations management (MOM) software is modeled after
the ISA-95 standard and is designed to bridge the communication between the plant floor and
management in executive levels. Most companies have a little of any success in standardizing
all the data in MES layer. Ask yourself, how is your company handling MES data today. Do you
have separate SPC systems, track and trace on paper,settings managed at local operation
interfaces, spreadsheets using schedules? The data coming from different sources can create
confusion and system which doesn't work together cause a lot of frustration. The result is a loss
of money, time and quality. So what is missing here? The answer is a fully integrated unified
MES solution where you can get all your MES data in one place, on one screen. Now with
Sepasoft MES you could finally do just that.
6.5.2 What makes our MES suite of products so special?

Real-Time Efficiency Tracking and Monitoring Controls
Downtime Data Collection
At-a-Glance Executive Dashboards
Easy ERP Integration
Mobile MES Access
Production Scheduling
Quality and Maintenance Management
Batch Processing
Fast, Customizable Implementation
Automatic Data Collection
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MES operates across multiple function areas, for example, management of product definitions
across the product life-cycle, resource scheduling, order execution and dispatch, production
analysis and downtime management for Overall Equipment Effectiveness(OEE), Product
Quality, Track and Trace.
MES creates the 'as-built' record, capturing the data, processes and outcomes of the
manufacturing process and maintaining the system of record. This can be especially important
in regulated industries, such as food and beverage or pharmaceutical, where the
documentation and proof of processes, events and actions may be required.
The idea of MES might be seen as an intermediate step between, an Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) system, and a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or process
control system, although historically, exact boundaries have fluctuated. Our MES solution is
targeted at the Plant Operations layer in manufacturing systems, providing flexible methods of
interacting with the ERP system and the plant equipment. According to ISA-95 models, plant
operations comprise Production Operations, Inventory Operations, Quality Operations and
Maintenance (or Engineering) Operations. In each of these areas, our MES Product suite has
modules that provide the necessary functionality.
MES is the factory floor execution system. It is the layer in which the operators directly interact
to step through the execution of the work flow to produce or repair product. The list of work to
be performed, specific instructions to execute the work, data points to be collected, quality
inspections of the work, sign off’s indicating the work is complete, are all performed within this
layer.
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MES provides the workflow, visibility and event notification required to ensure that
manufacturing is meeting enterprise information demands. Simultaneously MES reduces non
value-add activities, increases data accuracy and provides the ERP system with real-time data
needed to maximize enterprise processing, planning and scheduling activities.
MES system acts as a messenger between the factory floor, corporate engineering (PLM), and
corporate planners / schedulers (ERP). When operator requires data from the ERP or PLM:
initiates the request within MES; the MES system then connects to the appropriate system to
retrieve and display the information.
With Sepasoft MES, now you can have a system that is capable of being friendly with your ERP
system sharing production schedule with all your departments, reviewing numbers, info and
various types of data in a unified system without any need to compare paper reports. The
connected docs would help you to relate the data that is used during the manufacturing
processes. All modules integrate seamlessly with the Ignition HMI and SCADA softwares. You
can achieve true collaboration and access all your data from one unified system.
6.6 Understanding MES Architectures

There are many possible system architectures as to how MES modules are installed and how
they interact with other key systems. Most users begin using a standard architecture, where
MES and all components are all installed on a single machine. As your system expands, you
can investigate into other possible architectures .
6.6.1 Enterprise Architecture

If you have multiple production sites to meet MES functionality and if you also want to collect
data in a central location such as the headquarters, you must go with an enterprise
architecture.
In the architecture shown below, you can see a data center and three production sites. The
production data from each sites is to be stored in the data center. The production sites must run
independently from each other and have to run even when the communication with the center
site goes down. So in this situation it is really important that all the production sites have an
Ignition server by themselves.
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In this Page
Enterprise Architecture
Redundant Architecture
How you can do redundancy on Ignition servers?
Standard Architecture
A lot of people get annoyed with having a single set of servers at the data centers for all the
production sites. The problem with this is that if a site loses communication to the central
server, it's going to be blank and no longer it can collect the MES data. So we should have
servers at each local production sites.
Now we have a local database for each production site. How can we get the MES data in the
local data center reflect in the global data center also? That's where a setting in the MES
modules comes into play. There is a way to perform all the data analysis locally as well as
remote. All three production sites storing the information locally, push the data up to the data
center. If anyone of them lose connection to the data center then we can use the cache it had
on the local database to have a backup.
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6.6.2 Redundant Architecture

The redundant architecture will have a couple of Ignition servers in the data center. All the
production sites will have an additional server as well. This will help in the secure data storage.
If one server goes down, the other will take up the charge. In other words, if the primary fails,
it's backup will take over and will continue the run. It is very efficient since it prevent data loss. It
assures a fault tolerant system for MES.
How you can do redundancy on Ignition servers?

Wherever you have single Ignition server, add one and simply make them redundant. It is very
easy to set them up. You just have to enable it and turn on the setting, Ignition will synchronize
the projects for you. The Ignition platform provides redundancy, which means that all the MES
modules automatically get redundancy built into them.
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6.6.3 Standard Architecture

The simplest architecture for MES is to have a single Ignition server at a single site. It is perfect
for companies to have a single site in order to collect MES data. In the figure below, we have a
single Ignition server with all the HMI, SCADA and MES modules installed. From the server you
can connect to one or more PLCs to collect the MES data within that site. You can also connect
to one or more SQL databases where the MES data is to be stored. You can store both the run
time data and the analysis data in the same databases or separate databases.
All the configurations and the screens for each clients are going to be in a single server. So
within this site you can open up any number of runtimes inorder to view the MES data, to start
production run and to collect samples. You can also open up a client at home through VPN
connection or do a connection to the local LAN there. It's a very simple architecture and its
common for companies who have independent sites where they wanted to work on themselves.
6.7 ISA-95 Overview

The ISA-95 standard describes the interface content between manufacturing operations and
control functions and other enterprise functions. The goals are to increase uniformity and
consistency of interface terminology and reduce the risk, cost, and errors associated with
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implementing these interfaces. The standard can be used to reduce the effort associated with
implementing new product offerings. It is an excellent starting point for successfully
implementing interfaces between enterprise (ERP) and control systems (SCADA) through the
MES Layer.
ISA originally stood for Instrument Society of America and as a group, they have set many
standards used for automation. Today, ISA have evolved into more than just instruments and
beyond America, and as a result changed their acronym to stand for International Society of
Automation.
The Sepasoft OEE 2.0 and Track and Trace Modules are specifically built around the ISA-95
standard that was developed to automate the interface between enterprise financial systems
and control systems on the plant floor. Information that the top level system or ERP (Enterprise
Resource Planning) has about upcoming production requirements is needed on the plant floor.
Likewise, some of the production details from the plant floor is valuable at the ERP level.
Plant floor control systems are designed to control processes and machines and are not well
suited to handle much production data. They can make control decisions in the 5ms to 200ms
range, but have limited historical storage and database capabilities. ERP systems tend to be
more transactional based and are well suited to processed financial, inventory, receivables, etc.
They do a great job of accepting orders, checking if additional raw material should be ordered,
paying vendors, reporting and etc. that can be updated anytime during a day, week, month,
quarter or even year.
Both the speed of the plant floor control systems and the planning and tracking ability of an
ERP system is needed in the middle ground. This middle ground is commonly referred to as
MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management).
The objectives of the ISA-95 standard are to provide a consistent operational model and
terminology that is a foundation for the different levels to communicate. In addition, systems on
the same level can communicate in a consistent manner. It was developed to be applied in all
industries and all sorts of batch processes, continuous processes and discrete manufacturing.
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In this era of manufacturing, data stored in proprietary systems or in systems where it requires
hours in custom programming to share data between systems, will not provide what is needed.
In this era, manufacturing information systems must be data centric solution. Operations has
their wish list and the cost, schedule and risk to create such a system is monumental and as a
result typically doesn't happen. In other cases, funding is approved and the project is started,
but it falls short of expectations. There has to be an easier way!
The Sepasoft OEE 2.0 and Track and Trace Modules are aligned with the ISA-95 model. If we
started from scratch and developed our own, which was tempting because modeling after the
ISA-95 standard is not an easy task, we would be yet another company with a different model
that others have to learn and adapt to. If we did, we would be doing our customers and the
industry a dis-service.
6.7.1 Basic Production Tasks

Any task that is done during manufacturing, requires resources. Resources can be material,
equipment and personnel. The image below shows a basic segment of Bottling Wine and has
three input resources of Wine (material), Bottling Line 1 (equipment) and Bottling Operator
(personnel). Then there is one output material resource of Bottled Wine. Most often there is
only one output material resource, but in some situations there can be multiple output
resources. If not much trace detail is needed, then this is the minimum that is needed to run
production. Actually, for the Track and Trace Module, material and equipment are required but
the personnel is optional.
Basic Segment and Associated Resources

If more detail is desired, then more resources can be added to the Bottle Wine segment. Below
we see Bottles, Corks and Labels, all of which are material, have been added to the segment.
Also, another Inspector has been added as personnel. There is no limit to the number of
resources that can be added to a segment. However, keep in mind that details about the
resources have to be entered during production.
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More Detailed Segment and Associated Resources
6.7.2 Advanced Production Tasks

Production is not always as simple as run production, and might involve more that just one
step. This is accomplished by including multiple segments into an operation. Remember that
segments are the basic tasks. Now we can link multiple segments (tasks) together into an
operation to perform more complicated tasks as shown in the image below.
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The image below shows how Process Segments are used by Operations Segments and how
Operation Definitions refer to Operations Segments. Collectively, these are in the definition
side. They are only created or modified when users are defining their production process.
On the production side, Operations Response and Response Segments are created when the
operator begins production. As a result, there will be a set of Operation Response and
Response Segments for each production run.
Definition and Production
6.7.3 Resources
Any task that is done during manufacturing, requires resources. Resources can be material,
equipment and personnel. The image below shows a basic task of Bottling Wine and has three
resources of Wine (material), Bottling Line 1 (equipment) and Bottling Operator (personnel). It
also shows the resource Bottled Wine (material) that was created from the task.
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If more detail is desired, then more resources can be added to the Bottle Wine task. Below we
see Bottles, Corks and Labels, all of which are material, have been added. Also, another
Inspector has been added as personnel. There is no limit to the number of resources that can
be added. However, keep in mind that details about the resources have to be entered during
production impacting the production staff.
Equipment Resources
Equipment
Any automated production or processing that is done requires equipment. Manual production or
processing is done at a location such as unloading at a dock. The dock is the location where
the production or processing is taking place. It can also be manually adding a antenna at a
work cell.
In the Sepasoft MES system, there are two types of equipment, processing equipment and
tooling or rolling equipment.
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Processing Equipment
The processing equipment is defined in the production model and is defined using in the
Ignition designer. The reason equipment is defined in the Ignition designer is because tags are
used to collect production data, downtime, SPC sample data, etc. for it. Tags can only be
assigned in the designer and also involves configuration in the control system, through the
OPC server and tags to the equipment defined in the production model.
Supplemental Equipment
Supplement equipment, such as tooling and rolling equipment, can be defined either in the
Ignition Designer or in the Ignition client. By allowing tooling or rolling equipment to be defined
in the Ignition client, users are enabled to make dynamic changes without having to log into the
Designer. This is handy for tooling such as dies, jigs, etc. but can also include rolling equipment
such as forklifts.
Equipment Hierarchy
The processing equipment is organized into a hierarchy that starts at the top and works down
to the equipment. The Sepasoft MES suite, uses this model to define equipment that is
relatively permanent. This means equipment that tags are used to read information from and
send control information down to during production. Because tags are involved, this type of
equipment is defined in the Ignition Designer. Other rolling or tooling equipment that do not use
tags can either be configured in the Ignition Designer, MES object editor or from the built-in
scripting language.
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The equipment defined in the production model is where production tasks can be done. The
rolling or tooling equipment can be added as additional equipment resources use during the
production tasks. For example, a press (Production Line defined in the production model) will
have associated dies used for making various products. If tracking of which die was used for a
production task, then the die can be defined as a rolling or tooling equipment item separate
from the the press.
Production Model
In the Sepasoft MES system, the equipment hierarchy is defined in the production model. It is
important to define what the production model is, because everything done in the Sepasoft
MES system revolves around it.
A production model defines your manufacturing or process in tree view form. It provides an
organized way to easily configure, control and analyze your facility. It does not control the
possible routes that product flows within a facility, but simply is a organized manner in which to
manage machinery.
Production Model Tree
MES Enterprise
The enterprise is the highest level of the production model and typically represents a
manufacturing company. The Sepasoft MES system only supports one enterprise per Ignition
server but can have one or more production facilities (sites).
MES Site
A site is a geographical production location and is part of an enterprise.
MES Area
An area is a physical or logical grouping of production types within a production facility.
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MES Line
A line is a collection of one or more cells (machines) and/or cell groups (groups of machines)
where product can be produced. It may have one or more machines or sub processes.
MES Line Cell

The cell is a single machine, sub process or step required in the manufacturing of a product.
MES Line Cell Group

A cell group contains two or more cells. Typically, these cells occur at the same time in the
sequence of the line instead of one after another, causing the cell group to act as a single sub
process or step within the production.
Cell Group Tree
MES Storage Zone

The storage zone is a space that material is stored. There can be multiple storage zones within
an area. Each storage zone can have storage units where actual product is stored.
MES Storage Unit

The storage unit resides in a storage zone and provide greater granularity of where material is
stored.
Equipment Path
In the Sepasoft MES system, specific equipment is normally referred to by the equipment path.
It is simply the route starting with the enterprise and following down the items in the production
model tree to the specific equipment item.
Referring to the production model in the image below, the equipment path to Line 1 is Your
Enterprise/Your Site/Your Area/Line 1.
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Equipment Path
Although it is not recommended, it is possible to have more than one line named Line 1. An
equipment path will specify only one of the lines named Line 1, which is required for all
Sepasoft MES functionality.
Equipment Classes
Defining production tasks for each specific piece of equipment, is very tedious. A better method
would be to organize the equipment into categories, or class using ISA-95 terms. An example
will make this clearer with fewer words. Consider five packaging lines in a packaging area and
three of them can package mixed nuts and the remaining two cannot. Creating a mixed nuts
equipment class with the three line within it, allows a single task to be defined specifying that a
mixed nuts equipment resource is required.
Material Resources
Material
Any Production or processing that is done involves material. The material maybe raw material
that goes into finished goods, or it can be consumable or by-product that is not directly related
to the finished goods.
Material Definition
Material definitions are used to define raw materials, material that are partially processed but
not in finished goods state and finished goods. Consider the following case: If we are
assembling an electronic product, then we will have electronic components, including a circuit
board, that will each have material definitions. The components will be soldered to the circuit
board and will have a material definition for the sub assembly. Next, the circuit board will be
added to the housing which will have a material definition that represents it. This will continue
until the finished goods are complete. It may even include accessories that are sold with the
finished product. Each will have a material definition. Think of this way, in order to know which
lots of components were used to make a batch of circuit boards, then material definitions are
needed.
Material Classes
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Material Classes
Defining production tasks for each specific material, is very tedious. A better method would be
to organize the material into categories, or class using ISA-95 terms. An example will make this
clearer with fewer words. Consider unloading electronic components at a receiving dock.
Defining a task to receive each type of component would be a management nightmare. Instead
all of the components can be added to a Electronic Component class and when the operator
does the receive components task at the dock, it prompts them for the specific component that
belongs to the Electronic Components class. Only one receive components task has to be
defined, which is much easier to manage.
Personnel Resources
Personnel
Any Production or processing that is done involves people. In the Sepasoft MES system, this is
optional. If trace information about the personnel involved in the production or processing is
desired, then it is supported. The person can be automatically selected based on their Ignition
login or it can be selected by other means.
Person
The MES Person objects are automatically generated from the Ignition users that have first and
last names defined. This prevents the default "admin" user from being created in the MES
system and showing up in selection lists. When the Sepasoft MES modules first start, the MES
Person objects are synchronized and then will be synchronized on a hourly basis thereafter.
They can also synchronized on demand using a script function.
Person Classes
Defining production tasks for each specific person, is very tedious. A better method would be to
organize the people into categories, or classes in ISA-95 terms. An example will make this
clear with fewer words. Consider unloading vinegar at an unloading pump station. If there are
ten operators who are qualified to unload vinegar, then creating a Vinegar Unload Operator
class containing the ten qualified operators will require just one unload vinegar task definition.
Adding an eleventh operator is as simple as adding that person to the Vinegar Unload Operator
class.
6.8 Production Operations Management

ISA-95 defines production operations management as ...
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'...the collection of activities that coordinate, direct, manage and track the functions that use raw
materials, energy, equipment, personnel, and information to produce products, with the
required costs, qualities, quantities, safety, and timeliness.'
Sepasoft's MES solution provides a modular approach to realizing ISA-95's goal for Production
Operations Management. The following section looks at the Production Operations
Management activity model and discusses which aspects are covered by the MES modules.
6.8.1 Product Definition Management

ISA-95 defines Product Definition Management as
'...the collection of activities that manage all of the Level 3 information about the product
required for manufacturing, including the product production rules'. Product Production Rules
contain the information used to instruct a manufacturing operation on how to produce a
product. This can include manufacturing or work instructions, recipes and product variant
definitions.'
The Sepasoft MES solution provides a number of modules that can be used separately or
combined to handle all aspects of Product Definition Management.
Track & Trace Module

The Track & Trace module can be used to manage product definitions when material lot
tracking (genealogy), WIP Inventory, production routing and production control of which
materials can be consumed and created by manufacturing operations is required. Refer to the
Track & Trace Overview for more details on this module.
OEE 2.0 Module

The OEE 2.0 module can also be used to manage product definitions when those materials will
be used for operations for which OEE downtime tracking is required. Refer to Product Definition
Configuration for more details on Product Definition Management with the OEE 2.0 module.
Both the Track & Trace and OEE 2.0 module use the same ISA-95 framework for the
handling of product definitions. Materials created using the OEE 2.0 Material Manager
are available for scheduled operations where OEE performance data is required and
are also available for lot tracking and production control with the Track & Trace
module. Materials created using the MES Object Editor for lot tracking are not
available to OEE 2.0.
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Recipe Module
The Recipe module allows for recipes to be created and associated with product definitions.
Recipes can be created for product definitions containing machine settings that are
downloaded to PLC's and provides variance monitoring as well as recipe management. Refer
to Recipe Management Overview for more details.
6.8.2 Production Resource Management

ISA-95 defines Production Resource Management as '...the collection of activities that manage
the information about resources required production operations, including machines, tools,
labor (with specific skill sets), materials and energy'. The Sepasoft MES solution provides the
Track & Trace module that can be used to build your Production Resource Management
system. Please refer to Track & Trace Overview for more details.
6.8.3 Detailed Production Scheduling

ISA-95 defines Detailed Production Scheduling as
'...the collection of activities that take the production schedule and determine the optimal use of
local resources to meet the production schedule requirements'.
The Sepasoft MES solution provides both the OEE 2.0 and Track & Trace modules that can be
used to build your Detailed Production Scheduling system.

The Track & Trace module can be used for detailed production scheduling on any type of
manufacturing operation. Refer to Operations Scheduling for more details.
OEE 2.0 Module

The OEE 2.0 module can also be used for detailed production scheduling of OEE production
runs, maintenance and cleaning operations. Refer to Operations Scheduling for more details.
The MES Scheduler is common between both Track & Trace and OEE 2.0.
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MES Scheduler
The MES Scheduler provides finite scheduling functionality that seamlessly integrates with the
OEE 2.0 and Track & Trace modules. When combined with Ignition, these scheduling features
allow operations to easily adapt to last minute or frequent changes that commonly occur in
production environments. This is accomplished by monitoring production in real-time, handling
delays, production routes, scheduling changes, notification of production priority changes and
more.
Most Manufacturers rely on ERP and Inventory Management Systems to handle the complex
process of inventory planning, high level Customer Order scheduling, routing, transportation
logistics and accounting. However when it comes to the detailed planning and scheduling of
shift personnel, production lines and maintenance activities, this tends to occur at the MES
level. If scheduling information and production performance data is stored in separate systems,
whether in spreadsheets or stand-alone scheduling software, that cannot be accessed and
combined, we're missing the opportunity to provide powerful insight into operational activities
and production line utilization.
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The Scheduler provides finite scheduling functionality at the MES layer that allows operations,
maintenance and planners to create a detailed web based schedule that can pull work orders
directly from ERP, allowing them to be modified at the MES level to account for last minute
changes, and shared with everyone within the organization. With our direct connection to actual
production line status and counts, the schedule can provide real-time status monitoring of
actual vs scheduled production, automatic handling of delays and updates of inventory
consumption and order fulfillment data back to ERP, as well as providing schedule adherence
analytics to help drive continuous improvement initiatives.
With flexibility in mind, work orders and production schedule entries can be created in the
following ways:
From Customer Orders or Schedule Entries in ERP or other scheduling software
Manually created using the Work Order Table and Line Schedule View components
Dynamically generated using scripting
Imported from other sources
Features
Stand-Alone Scheduling or ERP Real-time production progress

Work Order Integration
Seamless integration with all other
Simple 'Drag & Drop' Work Order Sepasoft MES modules
Scheduling
Visual Scheduler for easy
Production Routing communication of schedule between
departments
Shift Scheduling
Overlapping schedule entries
Automatic Adjustment for
Production Delays Auto Extend Scheduled Run (when
production is behind schedule)
Finite Scheduling estimates
completion date based on
constraints
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Creating and Managing Work Orders
Work Order Table

In a manufacturing environment, Work Orders are created from customer orders to define a
desired quantity of a certain product and a due date. Other information such as priority and
status may also be attached to a Work Order. The Work Order Table component allows for the
creation and editing of Work Orders. Work Orders can then be scheduled across production
lines and the quantity scheduled, produced and remaining can be tracked.
In this Page
Work Order Table

Creating Work Orders
Adding, Editing and Deleting Work Orders
Copying and Pasting a Work Order
Exporting Work Order
Importing Work Order
Managing Work Orders
Drag and Drop Work Order Creation
Drag and Drop Work Order Scheduling
Scripting Functions
Creating Work Orders

The MES Work Order Table component is used to create and edit work orders.
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Adding, Editing and Deleting Work Orders

Work Orders can be created at the Material Definition level.
Add - Click on the button and provide a name for the work order. Select the
Material Definition, assign the quantity and choose the due date.
Edit - Select the work order you want to edit and click on the button. Edit the
settings and click Save.
Delete - Select the work order and click on the button.
Copying and Pasting a Work Order

Select the Work order to be copied, click Copy and then click Paste.
The pasted Work Order will be shown at the bottommost row.
Exporting Work Order

Click Export. All the work orders will be exported at once.
When the save window appears, name the file to be exported and Click Save.
Importing Work Order

Click Import.
Use the File open dialog box to select the xml file to be imported and Click Open.
Expand to see an example format of the XML file
<?xml version="1.0"?>
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-<MESObjectList>
-<MESObject MESObjectType="WorkOrder">
<CoreProperty name="UUID">2e906f1e-1736-4e02-8586-
6b7e4e7e17fc</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Name">New Work Order</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Enabled">true</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Creator">Unknown</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="MaterialRef">Material Definition,
Water</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="MaterialRefUUID">7be75da4-5fa6-4b9b-
abae-087e00cb1971</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="MaterialRefType">MaterialDef</CoreProper
ty>
<CoreProperty name="WorkOrderQuantity">0.0</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="WorkOrderActualQuantity">0.0</CoreProper
ty>
<CoreProperty name="WorkOrderScheduleQuantity">0.0</CoreProp
erty>
<CoreProperty name="WorkOrderRemainingQuantity">0.0</CorePro
perty>
<CoreProperty name="WorkOrderDueDate">2017-03-27 09:18:35</C
oreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="WorkOrderClosed">true</CoreProperty>
</MESObject>
<CoreProperty name="UUID">702b7445-8d73-4946-b990-
ce79188ed5fa</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Name">N3344 (1)</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="MaterialRef">Material Definition, Salt</
CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="MaterialRefUUID">e6daa5f1-07cc-4863-
b3b3-0d560c514c63</CoreProperty>
ty>
ty>
erty>
<CoreProperty name="WorkOrderRemainingQuantity">50.0</CorePr
operty>
oreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="WorkOrderClosed">false</CoreProperty>
</MESObject>
<CoreProperty name="UUID">cd85a1f6-db9b-4220-88ae-
001e8745a185</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Name">N</CoreProperty>
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<CoreProperty name="MaterialRef">Material Definition, Cane
Sugar</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="MaterialRefUUID">0a0357ac-fd5c-454f-
91ff-119aadaa5014</CoreProperty>
ty>
ty>
erty>
perty>
oreProperty>
</MESObject>
<CoreProperty name="UUID">044783cb-73e9-4c2b-abf3-
13ee0158d40c</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Name">New </CoreProperty>
ty>
ty>
erty>
perty>
oreProperty>
</MESObject>
<CoreProperty name="UUID">8b1bbc5e-9d49-4fe5-a967-
6c66d4bc90b7</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Name">Work Order</CoreProperty>
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ty>
ty>
erty>
perty>
oreProperty>
</MESObject>
<CoreProperty name="UUID">503824e1-9e06-4b12-982d-
69f1d5a3bd5a</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Name">y7</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="MaterialRef">Material Definition, Salt</
CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="MaterialRefUUID">e6daa5f1-07cc-4863-
b3b3-0d560c514c63</CoreProperty>
ty>
ty>
erty>
perty>
oreProperty>
</MESObject>
<CoreProperty name="UUID">cbb1ad0a-ca54-4397-a287-
d6eb0e92721c</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Name"> W88</CoreProperty>
ty>
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ty>
erty>
perty>
oreProperty>
</MESObject>
</MESObjectList>
Managing Work Orders

Sepasoft's MES provides a number of components and scripting functions to allow for the
management and scheduling of Work Orders.
Drag and Drop Work Order Creation

The MES Work Order Table component allows for dragging and dropping rows from a power
table onto itself. You could create a power table that pulls work order from ERP and allows a
user to drag Work Orders over. In order to perform drag and drop, you must enable the Row
Dragging Enabled property of the power table .
Drag and Drop Work Order Scheduling

The MES Work Order Table component also allows for dragging and dropping a Work Order
onto the MES Schedule View Component.
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Scripting Functions
Along with the Work Order Table component, scripting functions are also provided in the
system.mes.workorder space for managing work orders. This provides an automated method
for pulling Work Orders out of an ERP system and creating the associated Work order objects
in the MES layer.
The following scripting functions are available
system.mes.workorder.createMESWorkOrder
system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrder
system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrders
system.mes.workorder.deleteMESWorkOrders
system.mes.workorder.createMESWorkOrderFilter
system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrderObjectLinkList
system.mes.workorder.saveMESWorkOrder
Operations Scheduling
Sepasoft's MES provides the ability to schedule any type of operation, whether it is a Work
Order production run, Maintenance Work Order, cleaning operation, new production
introduction, testing etc. Any type of operation can be created using the MES Object Editor
component or through scripting. These scheduled operations can then be used by the Track &
Trace module for lot tracking, material consumption and WIP inventory, and by the OEE
module for order fulfillment and downtime tracking.
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Run Scheduling
Work Orders
When the MES Work Order Table component is used, Work Orders can be dragged from the
Work Order table and dropped onto the MES Schedule View component. For OEE runs, the
OEE Material Manager component must be used to create the Material Root Material
Definitions and to associate these Material Definitions with the Production Line(s).
MES Work Order Table and MES Schedule View component
Product Codes
When scheduling a Product Code that is not part of a Work Order, the MES Schedule View
component can be used to create the scheduled run.
Right click on the desired line at the time you wish to schedule the run and select New
Entry.
Select <none> for the Work Order and select the product code operation you wish to
schedule.
Seelct a duration or a Production Count for the run and Save.
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MES Schedule View component
Maintenance and Other Operations Scheduling

Any type of operation can be created and scheduled. The operations can be created using the
MES Object Editor or through scripting functions. These operations do not need to have
Material Definitions associated with them unless you want to track consumables, but they do
require equipment to be associated with them. If you want to create a maintenance operation
that can be scheduled on any line, simply associate the process segment with an equipment
class that includes all production lines.
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MES Object Editor component

The process segment has associated Production settings with it. Select the mode you want to
consider the equipment to be in when this operation is active. This will allow you to use analysis
to return the equipment mode to provide an equipment utilization chart.
You can then use the MES Schedule View component to schedule these operations by
selecting <none> for Work Order and selecting the appropriate Operation.
Process Segment Production Settings
ERP Integration
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ERP Integration
Although the Sepasoft MES Modules can be used to create a stand-alone application, allowing
you to create product codes, work orders, routes and schedules, it is also possible to integrate
your MES solution with a third party ERP or scheduling system to allow for the bi-directional
flow of information between ERP and MES. The following section provides a number of
possible solutions based on the flow and type of data you can expect to pass between MES
and other third party systems. actual implementation will be depended on the interface method
employed. For more information on the types of interfaces that are available, please refer to the
knowledge base article on 'Creating an Interface Exchange between ERP and MES'.
ERP Work Order Scheduling

1. ERP Customer Orders or scheduled Process Orders are automatically pulled down from
ERP to the MES layer using Web Services or middleware tables
1. Operations Management schedules production based on Work Orders or scheduled runs

are dynamically created through scripting
2. Operator selects a Work Order run or starts an un-scheduled production run against a
Work Order. Alternatively, production line state change event triggers a production run
start
1. Production counts are automatically captured and available at the ERP level directly or
after approval by Operations Management
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ERP Production Run Scheduling

Customer Orders are scheduled in ERP by Planner and downloaded to MES as
Scheduled Production Runs
Operations Management can adjust schedules as necessary. Status updates can be
sent back to ERP
Operator selects a scheduled production run. Alternatively, production line status change
event triggers a production run start
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Stand-Alone Work Order Scheduling

Planner creates Work Orders in MES Layer
Operation Management schedules Production runs
Operator selects a scheduled production run or starts an un-scheduled production run.
Alternatively, production line status change event triggers a production run start
Production Counts are automatically captured
6.8.4 Production Dispatching

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6.8.4 Production Dispatching

ISA-95 defines production dispatching as '...the collection of activities that manage the flow of
production by dispatching production to equipment and personnel'. The Sepasoft MES solution
provides the OEE 2.0 and Track & Trace modules that can handle the needs of your production
dispatching system. Most aspects of Production Dispatching are handled through the MES
Scheduler in terms of issuing work to resources, updating schedules based on unforeseen
events and assigning the material, resources and equipment to be used.

The Track & Trace module can be used for production dispatching on any type of operation.
Refer to the Operations Scheduling for more details.
OEE 2.0 Module

The OEE 2.0 module can also be used for production dispatching on operations for which OEE
downtime tracking is required. Refer to Operations Scheduling for more details.
6.8.5 Production Execution Management

ISA-95 defines production execution management as '... the collection of activities that direct
the performance of work, as specified by the contents of the production dispatch list elements.
The production execution management activity includes selecting, starting and moving those
units of work (for example lots, sublots, or batches) through the appropriate sequence of
operations to physically produce the product'.
The Sepasoft MES solution provides the OEE 2.0 and Track & Trace modules that can be used
to build your production execution management system. Please refer to OEE 2.0 Module and
Track & Trace Overview for more details.

The Track & Trace module can be used for production execution management on any type of
operation and handles sublots and operation sequencing. Refer to the Operations Scheduling
for more details.
OEE 2.0 Module

The OEE 2.0 module can also be used for production execution management on operations for
which OEE downtime tracking is required, but does not handle sublots or operation
sequencing. Refer to Production Order Execution for more details.
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6.8.6 Production Data Collection

ISA-95 defines production data collection as...
'...the collection of activities that gather, compile and manage production data for specific work
processes or specific production requests. Manufacturing control systems generally deal with
process information such as quantities (weight, units, etc.) and associated properties (rates,
temperatures, etc.) and with equipment information such as controller, sensor, and actuator
statuses. The managed data may include sensor readings, equipment states, event data,
operator-entered data, transaction data, operator actions, messages, calculation results from
models, and other data of importance in the making of a product. The data collection is
inherently time or event based, with time or event data added to give context to the collected
information.'
to build your production data collection system, in conjunction with the Recipe Management,
SPC, Instrument Interface, Barcode Scanner and Web Services modules, as well as the
Ignition historian for associated properties.

The Track & Trace module can be used for production data collection on any type of operation
providing lot tracking, WIP inventory, raw material consumption, order fulfillment and any other
data values logged during operation execution. Refer to the Track & Trace Overview for more
details.
OEE 2.0 Module

The OEE 2.0 module can also be used for production data collection on OEE production runs
providing OEE metrics, order fulfillment, schedule adherence and any other data values logged
during operation execution . Refer to the OEE 2.0 Module for more details.
Recipe Management Module

The Recipe Management provides recipe and actual machine setpoints including variance for
an operation. This data can be coupled with the operational data from Track & Trace and OEE
2.0 to provide insight into the machine settings and recipe parameters used during an
operation. Refer to Recipe Management Overview for more information on using this module
for your production data collection system.
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SPC Module
The SPC module provides real-time statistical analysis of process and production variables
during an operation. This data can be coupled with the operational data from Track & Trace
and OEE 2.0 to provide insight on the stability of process variables during an operation. Refer
to SPC Module Overview for more information on using this module for your production data
collection system.
Instrument Interface Module

The Instrument Interface modules provide a means of pulling data out of inspection equipment
and process cells that can provide a flat file or rs-232 communication source for passing
information to other systems. Refer to Instrument Interface Overview for more information on
using this module for your production data collection system.
Barcode Scanner Module

The barcode scanner module provides a method for simplifying data entry from operators
scanning incoming material lot ids, tool dies sets and other information from a barcode. Refer to
Barcode Scanner Module Overview for more information on using this module for your
production data collection system.
Web Services Module

The Web Services module allows you to connect your MES to any other information system or
data source that provides a SOAP or RESTful API. Any data you wish to store during a
production operation can be pulled from another system using this interface and stored along
with the production run information. Refer to Web Services Module for more information on
using this module for your production data collection system.
6.8.7 Production Tracking

ISA-95 defines production tracking as...
'...the collection of activities that prepare the production response for Level 4. This includes
summarizing and reporting information about personnel and equipment actually used to
produce product, material consumed, material produced, and other relevant production data
such as costs and performance analysis results. Production tracking also provides information
to detailed production scheduling and Level 4 scheduling activities so schedules can be
updated based on current conditions'.
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to build your production tracking system, in conjunction with the Recipe Management, SPC,
Instrument Interface, Barcode Scanner and Web Services modules.

The Track & Trace module can be used for production tracking on any type of operation
providing lot tracking, WIP inventory, raw material consumption, personnel and equipment
used, scheduling activities, order fulfillment and any other data values logged during operation
execution. Refer to the Track & Trace Overview for more details.
OEE 2.0 Module

The OEE 2.0 module can also be used for production data collection on OEE production runs
providing OEE metrics, order fulfillment, schedule activities, and any other data values logged
during operation execution . Refer to the OEE 2.0 Module for more details.

2.0 to track machine settings and recipe parameters used during an operation. Refer to Recipe
Management Overview for more information on using this module as part of for your production
tracking system.
SPC Module
to SPC Module Overview for more information on using this module as part of for your
production tracking system.
Instrument Interface Module

The Instrument Interface modules provide a means of pulling data out of inspection equipment
and process cells that can provide a flat file or rs-232 communication source for passing
information to other systems. Refer to Instrument Interface Overview for more information on
using this module as part of for your production tracking system.
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Barcode Scanner Module

The barcode scanner module provides a method for simplifying data entry from operators
scanning incoming material lot ids, tool dies sets and other information from a barcode. Refer to
Barcode Scanner Module Overview for more information on using this module as part of for
your production tracking system.
Web Services Module

The Web Services module allows you to connect your MES to any other information system or
data source that provides a SOAP or RESTful API. Any data you wish to track during a
production operation can be pulled from another system using this interface and stored along
with the production run information. Refer to Web Services Module for more information on
using this module as part of for your production tracking system.
6.8.8 Production Performance Analysis

ISA-95 defines production performance analysis as...
'...the collection of activities that analyze and report performance information to business
systems. This would include analysis of information of production unit cycle times, resource
utilization, equipment utilization, equipment performance, procedure efficiencies, and
production variability.'
The Sepasoft MES solution provides the OEE 2.0 module that can be used to build your
production performance analysis system, in conjunction with the Track & Trace, Recipe
Management, SPC, Instrument Interface, Barcode Scanner and Web Services modules, as well
as the Ignition historian for associated properties.
OEE 2.0 Module

The OEE 2.0 module can also be used for production performance analysis on OEE production
runs providing OEE metrics, order fulfillment, schedule activities, and any other data values
logged during operation execution. Refer to the OEE 2.0 Module for more details.

The Track & Trace module provides lot tracking, WIP inventory, raw material consumption,
personnel and equipment used, scheduling activities, order fulfillment and any other data
values logged during operation execution. Refer to the Track & Trace Overview for more
details.
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2.0 to track machine settings and recipe parameters used during an operation. Refer to Recipe
Management Overview for more information on using this module as part of for your
performance analysis system.
SPC Module
to SPC Module Overview for more information on using this module as part of for your
performance analysis system.
6.9 Maintenance Operations Management

ISA-95 defines maintenance operations management as ...
'... the collection of activities which coordinate, direct, and track the functions that maintain the
equipment, tools and related assets to ensure their availability for manufacturing and ensure
scheduling for reactive, periodic, preventive, or proactive maintenance.'
Today, Sepasoft's MES solution provides the ability for combining maintenance operations and
production scheduling all in one system, allowing for easy visual communication between
departments. Ensuring only certified personnel can accomplish certain tasks can be handled
through the Track & Trace production control feature, and the OEE 2.0 module provides MTBF
metrics as well as downtime tracking and pareto analysis. Refer to OEE 2.0 Module and Track
& Trace Overview for more details.
The next scheduled module release from Sepasoft will be the Maintenance Module!
6.10 Quality Operations Management

ISA-95 defines quality operations management as ...
'...the collection of activities which coordinate, direct, and track the functions that measure and
report on quality. The broad scope of quality operations management includes both quality
operations and the management of those operations in order to ensure the quality of
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intermediate and final products. Quality operations management may include: a) Testing and
verifying the quality of materials (raw, final, and intermediate). b) Measuring and reporting the
capability of the equipment to meet quality goals. c) Certifying product quality. d) Setting
standards for quality. e) Setting standards for quality personnel certification and training. f)
Setting standards for control of quality.
Sepasoft's MES solution provides the SPC module for realizing ISA-95's goal for Quality
Operations Management. Refer to SPC Module Overview for more details.
6.11 Inventory Operations Management

ISA-95 defines inventory operations management as ...
'...Managing and tracking the inventory of product and/or material. b) Performing periodic and
/or on-demand inventory cycle counts. c) Managing the transfer of material between work
centers. d) Measuring and reporting on inventory and material transfer capabilities. e)
Coordinating and controlling the personnel and equipment used in material transfer. f) Directing
and monitoring the transfer of material to and from production, quality, or maintenance. g)
Reporting on inventory to production, quality, maintenance operations management, and/or
Level 4 activities. h) Routing raw material to and from storage. i) Identifying pack out schedules.
j) Staging and monitoring the movement of material in storage.
Sepasoft's MES solution provides the Track & Trace module for realizing ISA-95's goal for
Inventory Operations Management. Refer to Track & Trace Overview for more details.
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7 Production Model Overview
7.1 What Is The Production Model?

When any of the core MES modules (OEE, SPC, Recipe, T&T) are installed, the Production
Model is added to the Global project resources in the Project Browser window of the Ignition
Designer. The Production Model allows you to define your manufacturing process in a tree view
form and provides an organized way to configure, control, and analyze your manufacturing
activities. It provides the foundation on which the MES modules are built.
The Production Model is a hierarchy of Sites, Areas, Lines, Cell Groups, Cells, Locations,
Storage Zones and Storage Units. Typically, Lines and Cells are used to represent machinery
or equipment where a process occurs transforming raw materials into sub-assemblies or
finished goods. Storage Zones and Storage Units are typically used to define where to get or
store material.
Lines and Cells defined in the production model should be considered to be equipment that is
bolted to the floor and has conduit running to it. Mobile equipment such as pallets, bins, dies
used for pressing, etc. are not defined in the production model, but configured in the MES
Management screen as Supplemental Equipment (Track & Trace only).
Below are the different types of Production Items that can be added to the production model.
Icon Production Description Module

Item
Enterprise All
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Item
The enterprise is the highest level of the production model

and typically represents a manufacturing company. You can
rename the Enterprise production item to your companies
name. You can only have one Enterprise item in the
Production Model.
Site A site is a fixed geographical production location that is part All

of an enterprise. Separating your enterprise into multiple
production sites allows for comparing OEE, downtime and
production information between them.
Area An area is a physical or logical grouping of production lines. All
Line A line is a collection of one or more cells and/or cell groups All
that work together to perform a sequence of process steps.
Typically, the product flows from one cell or cell group to the
next in sequence until the product, or sub assembly, being
produced is complete. Understanding how Operations
schedules or controls a production run will help in
determining whether cells should be grouped into a line or be
considered lines themselves.
Location A location item is the place where a sample is collected. This SPC
can be placed under an area or a line.
Cell Group A cell group contains two or more cells. Typically, these cells All
occur at the same time in the sequence of the line instead of
one after another, causing the cell group to act as a single
sub process or step within the production.
Cell The cell is a single machine, sub process or step required in All
the manufacture of a product. The product may be a hard
product such as used in packaging, adding liquid or powder,
etc. Packaging machines are a common example, but a cell
applies to processes also.
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Item
Storage A storage area such as a warehouse. T&T

Zone
Storage A storage unit located inside of a storage zone. For example, T&T
Unit you may have a warehouse with bay 1 to 5.
7.2 Configuring the Production Model

The production model is configured within the Ignition designer and is accessed by selecting
the Production node under Global in the project browser. From here your enterprise, site, area
(s), line(s) and line cell(s), line cell group(s), storage zone(s) and storage unit(s) can be added,
renamed and deleted.
It is extremely important to understand production OPC values have an OPC item path
that matches the layout of the production model and that renaming production items
can cause Ignition tags associated with a production item to stop being updated.
7.2.1 Adding a New Production Item

To add a new Production item, right-click on the Production model and select the New
Production Item > New Production xxxx menu item.
7.2.2 Renaming a Production Item

To rename a production item, right-click on it and select Rename, then enter the new name.
Please note that when you rename a production item, it actually creates a new
instance of a production item and disables the old production item. This is important to
note as data captured against that production item will not be accessible to the newly
renamed production item. Spend the time to get the Production Item named correctly
at the beginning of the project.
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7.2.3 Deleting a Production Item

To remove an existing production item, right-click on the item and select the Delete menu item.
A window will appear confirming that you permanently want to delete the production item.
Please note that any line(s), cell(s), cell group(s) and location(s) underneath the
production item will also be permanently removed.
Adding a new Cell Group to the Production Model
Renaming the Enterprise
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Delete a Cell
7.2.4 Copying a Production Item

Right Click mouse button and select Copy on any production item to copy that production
item.
Right Click mouse button and select Paste to make a copy of that production item in the
production model.
If you are copying a line, select the line before copying it. When you paste it, select the area in
which to the create a copy of that line.
Good Practice
It is recommended that you make a gateway backup prior to copying and pasting
Production items. It is not recommended that you make changes to the production
model on the production server without scheduling with Operations and having the
system backed up.
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7.3 Production Item General Settings

The general settings are accessed by selecting the desired production item and selecting the
General tab.
Setting Description
Enabled By default, the production item is enabled. It can be disabled by un-checking

the Enabled setting and saving the project. This will stop the track and trace,
OEE, downtime, SPC, recipe and scheduling modules from using the area and
any other production items that are underneath it.
Description This is an optional description and is just for your reference.
7.4 OPC Production Tags

As production items are added to the production model, run time access into configuration
settings and current state of those production items is available through the Production OPC
Server. It is added automatically when MES Modules are installed. When the production items
are added, removed or modified, the changes will be reflected in the Production OPC Server
when the project is saved in the designer.
Please refer to the OPC Production Server Tag Reference in the Appendix for more help.
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Demo OPC Values
7.4.1 Using OPC Production Tags in Your Project

Before Production OPC Server tags can be used in your project windows, transaction groups
etc., they must be added to the Ignition SQLTags. This is done in the designer by selecting the
SQLTag Browser and clicking on the OPC icon. This will cause the OPC Browser to appear.
Next, drill down in the Production node within the OPC Browser. Drag the desired Production
OPC Values over to the SQLTag Browser as shown.
When writing to OPC values that are related to production model settings, the new
value is not retained upon restarting. This is because production model settings are
saved in the Ignition project and is only saved when done so in the designer.
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7.5 Enterprise Settings
7.5.1 General Tab

These settings are accessed by selecting the enterprise item contained in the Production folder
in the project browser and then selecting the General tab as shown.
By default, the enterprise production item is enabled. It can be disabled by un-checking the
Enabled setting and saving the project. This will stop the MES modules from executing the
enterprise and all other production items that are underneath it.
MES Events
MES Events are defined for the different types of MES objects. See MES Events in the MES
Object section of the reference guide for more information. MES system events are generated
by the Track & Trace and OEE 2.0 module.
There are two types of events, System and Custom.
System events are predefined and cannot be added, deleted or renamed, but do allow entering
script to execute when the event is triggered.
Custom events can be added, deleted or renamed and are executed from script.
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7.5.2 Quality Tab

The Quality tab is visible when the SPC Module is installed and contains settings for Control
limits, signals, sample intervals and misc. calculations.
How Control limits, signals, intervals and misc. calculations are calculated are defined here and
can be edited. For more information on SPC configuration, please refer to SPC Production
Model Configuration section.
7.5.3 Recipe Tab

Recipe Values names can be defined at the enterprise level. Anything defined at the enterprise
level will become available at the Site, Area, Line, Cell and Location level. This provides a way
to manage recipe values that may be common across many lines at your site as every time you
create a line, those values will be there. It also gives you the ability to assign a default value at
that level that will carry down (be inherited) to subsequent levels.
For more information please refer to the Recipe Production Model Configuration section.
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7.6 Site Settings
7.6.1 General Tab

Default shift times can be configured on this tab. You can define how many shifts exist, i.e. two
10 hour shifts or three 8 hour shifts.
The default start time for each shift is defined here. The shift end time is determined by the start
time for the following shift.
If you only have one 8 hour shift, set the end time of that shift to be the start time of the next
shift and uncheck Default Enabled for the next shift.
Areas and lines under this site can be configured to inherit from the default shifts for the site, or
they can be overridden on the general tab for that area or line.
7.6.2 Recipe Tab

Recipe Values names can be inherited from the Enterprise level or defined at the Site level.
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7.7 Area Settings
7.7.1 General Tab

Areas can be configured to inherit from the default shifts for the site, or they can be overridden
in this tab.
7.7.2 Recipe Tab

Recipe Values names can be inherited from the Enterprise or Site level settings, or defined at
the Area level.
At this level, it is possible to add configuration information regarding the tag, variance
thresholds and the scripts used to evaluate them.
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7.7.3 Advanced Tab

At the Area level, events generated by the Recipe Module are exposed and custom scripting
regarding what happens when a recipe is selected or canceled can be defined.
7.8 Line Settings
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The Line Production Item provides a configuration page for setting up a Production Line for all
the MES modules. The General and Advanced Tab are always present whereas each module
when installed provides an additional tab.
7.8.1 General Tab - Additional Factors
The OEE Module collects and logs a number of downtime and production data values.
However, what if other values outside of downtime and production values are of interest?
Additional factors are the solution. Additional Factors are user defined data points that are
logged along with the production and downtime information. Once they are logged, they
can be shown in charts, tables and reports. Additionally, other analysis can be done by
filtering and/or setting up comparisons by their values.
Additional Factors can added to the Line, Cell Group and Cell Production Items in the
Production Model Designer.
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Any value that can be read from an Ignition SQLTag can be added as an additional factor.
This includes values derived from scripts, or from barcode readers, databases,
calculations, PLCs, etc.
Any tag can be added as an additional factor. To configure, select a Line in the production
model and select the General tab on the right. Right click on the Additional Factors table
and select New. An additional factor is simply just a name and a tag.
Properties
Factor Optionally, this property can be set to a description for the String
Description additional factor. It is not used by the OEE Downtime and
Scheduling Module other than for reference.
Factor This reflects the name of additional factor that is configured in the String
Name designer.
Read
Only
Factor This reflects the Factor SQLTag setting that additional factor is String
SQLTag configured for in the designer. It is the name of SQLTag to read
Read
the factor value from.
Only
Example
In the example, we have two factors, Cardboard Vendor and Operator. The operator can
select the vendor that provided the cardboard or it can be obtained from some other
source. Now, OEE and downtime results can be shown for each cardboard manufacturer.
This can identify quality problems with raw material that directly affect production
efficiency. With the operator setup as an additional factor, the operator's name will be
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logged along with the production and downtime data. By doing so, OEE and downtime
information can be filtered and grouped by the operator name. But this could just as well be
the production crew, supervisor, maintenance crew or any other user defined value that
can be monitored or entered into the system.
Adding these factors to a production line will allow us to capture the value of these tags
whenever they change. In the impromptu analysis, we can then compare OEE values by
our additional factor: Operator
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7.8.2 General Tab - MES Counters
The MES Counters are used to associate Process Segments (Operations) with production
counts. MES Counters record production counts 7/24, independent of scheduled
production runs.
Counter names and the associated tag are defined in the Production Model. In the MES
Management screen, the Quantity Source of Infeed and Material Process Segments can
be set to use these MES counters.
MES counters are available for the Line, Cell Group, Cell or a Storage Unit production
items in the Production Model Designer.
It is recommended to set up MES Counters at the cell level in order to accurately

capture counts while indexing product on the line. Addition configuration must be
accomplished with the cell settings in the production model.
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The quantity from the MES counters can be obtained through scripting, see
system.mes.getCountValue.
Adding MES Counter

To configure an MES Counter, select a Line, Cell Group, Cell or a Storage Unit in the
production model and select the General tab on the right. Right click on the MES Counter
table and select New. Properties can be set through the Add MES Counter Window.
Counter Name
Name of the counter.
Counter Description
The description for the MES counter. This setting is not mandatory.
Enabled
The counter can be enabled or disabled here.
SQL Tag
The path to the Tag Provider and ignition tag where the count value will come from is
assigned to the MES counter here.
Parameterized Tag Paths can be used here which allows for indirection and exported MES
Counters to be easily deployed to other equipment.
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Roll Over
For PLC count tags that that do not get reset, they will eventually reach a finite maximum
value at which point, the value will 'rollover' back to zero. The Roll Over setting allows you
to define the value that should be added to the count tag whenever a roll over occurs. By
default it is 32768 which equates to a 16 bit signed data value. Your setting will be
dependent upon the datatype of your plc count tag.
During a production run, the incoming count value is added to the Roll Over setting
multiplied by the number of times a rollover has occurred.
Example: production count value = incoming count value + 32768 * 3
Production Count PLC Count tag Rollover Calculation
32700 32700 0 32700 + 32768 * 0
32750 32750 0 32700 + 32768 * 0
32918 150 1 150 + 32768 * 1
33068 300 1 300 + 32768 * 1
This value is only used when the Count Mode is set to Rollover.
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Roll Over Count Mode
Store Rate
The MES counter will be captured and stored in the database after this specific interval in
seconds if the value has changed If Store Rate is set to zero, every value change will be
recorded.
Counter Kind
MES Counters can be set to four different kinds:
Infeed
Outfeed
Reject
General
Infeed, Outfeed and Reject kinds are used solely by the OEE module to determine which
MES counter to use for OEE Performance, OEE Quality and production count information.
The General kind can be used for any other count value.
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Count Mode
The Count Mode can be set to Roll Over, Actual and Positive Change.
Roll Over
See Rollover section for this count mode.
Actual
The Actual count mode simply uses whatever value is passed through the sql tag to
represent the actual production counts. Production counts can go down as well as up.
Positive Change
The Positive Change mode ignores any sql tag count values that are zero and will
accumulate the counts. Three different cases are illustrated using the graphs shown.
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PLC Count vs. OEE Count
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
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Counter Rapid Development Features

Not only do counters allow for parameterization (as shown above), they also
support copy, paste, import, and export features for rapid development. Configure
the infeed counter for one Production Model Node (i.e. a Cell or Line) with
parameterization, then copy and paste it to the other cells. Alternatively, copy and
paste the Node itself and rename it for a similar effect.
7.8.3 OEE 2.0 Downtime Tab
The OEE Downtime 2.0 tab is specific to the OEE module and is available for the Line, Cell
Group and Cell Production Items. A number of configuration settings are provided that can
be used to obtain equipment mode, state and count values from ignition tags (whether plc
tags, memory or expression tags).
Downtime Detection Mode

How line downtime is determined can be changed based on the selected Downtime
Detection Mode. Valid options for the downtime detection mode are...
Equipment State
Key Reason (Cell Priority)
Key reason (Neighbor Priority)
Initial Cell
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Parallel Cells
Refer to Downtime Detection Mode for more information on the various Downtime
Detection Methods.
Downtime Detection Mode is only available for the Line and Cell Group
Production Item.
Minimum Cells Running Threshold

Minimum Cells Running Threshold determines how many cells in the Line (or Cell Group)
must be running in order for the Line (or Cell Group) to be considered as Running.
Tag Collector Paths

Tag Collectors are provided to allow any of the parameters needed to drive OEE Metrics to
be provided externally to the OEE module. Virtually all the Tag Collectors can be left blank
in which case the OEE engine will determine the value from product code configuration
information as defined in the OEE Material Manager or from internal calculations.
Exceptions to this would be the equipment state and counts where needed.
When adding a tag to a Tag Collector, you must use memory tags. The
Production Model will write values to any tags defined here as well as read the
value whenever it changes from an external source.
Tag Tag Data Description

Collector Type Type
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Mode Memory Integer The Mode Tag, if provided, will be written to by the
Production Model whenever the equipment mode
changes based on Material Production Settings. The
value of the mode tag can also be written to whenever
the Mode value changes either indirectly from a plc tag
(via tag change event) or from the HMI. The value of
the Mode tag will be recorded for the current mode.
State Memory Integer The State Tag path will generally come from a plc as
the source of the current equipment state. Exceptions
to this are at the Line level when using a downtime
detection method other than Equipment State.
Downtime Memory String Apart from scripting and Downtime table component,
Note the downtime notes can be added by using tags.
Shift Memory String When left blank, shifts defined in the Ignition Schedule
Management component and defined in the Equipment
Manager for a line will be used to determine the current
shift. If a tag is provided here, whatever value is in the
tag e.g. 'Shift A' will be recorded for the current shift.
Product Memory String When left blank, the Product Code currently running on
Code the line will be determined from the scheduled run as
selected by the Scheduler or Run Director component.
When a tag path is provided, the product code for the
line or equipment (cell) will be determined from the
value of the tag.
Work Memory String When left blank, the Work Order currently running on
Order the line will be determined from the scheduled run as
value of the tag.
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Collector Type Type
Path
Package Memory Float When left blank, the Package Count will be determined
Count from the Package count setting for the currently running
Product Code (Material) as defined in the Material
Manager. When a tag path is provided, the Package
Count for the line or equipment (cell) will be determined
from the value of the tag. For more information on the
Package Count, refer to the Material Production
Settings section.
Line Memory String When left blank, the Line Outfeed Units will be
Outfeed determined from the Line Outfeed Units setting for the
Units currently running Product Code (Material) as defined in
the Material Manager. When a tag path is provided, the
Line Outfeed Units for the line or equipment (cell) will
be determined from the value of the tag. For more
information on the Line Outfeed Units, refer to the
Material Production Settings section.
Infeed Memory Float When left blank, the Infeed Count Scale will be
Count determined from the Infeed Count Scale setting for the
Scale currently running Product Code (Material) as defined in
Infeed Count Scale for the line or equipment (cell) will
information on the Infeed Count Scale, refer to the
Line Memory String When left blank, the Line Infeed Count Scale will be
Infeed determined from the Infeed Count Scale setting for the
information on the Line Infeed Units, refer to the
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Collector Type Type
Path
Reject Memory Float When left blank, the Reject Count Scale will be
Count determined from the Reject Count Scale setting for the
Reject Count Scale for the line or equipment (cell) will
information on the Reject Count Scale, refer to the
Line Memory String When left blank, the Line Reject Units will be
Reject determined from the Line Reject Units setting for the
Line Reject Units for the line or equipment (cell) will be
determined from the value of the tag. For more
information on the Line Reject Units, refer to the
Standard Memory Float When left blank, the Standard Rate will be determined
Rate from the Standard Rate setting for the currently running
Manager. When a tag path is provided, the Standard
Rate for the line or equipment (cell) will be determined
Standard Rate, refer to the Material Production Settings
section.
Schedule Memory Float When left blank, the Schedule Rate will be determined
Rate from the Schedule Rate setting for the currently running
Manager. When a tag path is provided, the Schedule
Rate for the line will be determined from the value of
the tag. For more information on the Schedule Rate,
refer to the Material Production Settings section.
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Collector Type Type
Path
Schedule Rate Tag Path is only available for

the Line Production Item.
Schedule Memory Integer When left blank, the Schedule Count will be determined
Count from the scheduled run as selected by the Scheduler or
Run Director component. When a tag path is provided,
the Schedule Count for the line or equipment (cell) will
be determined from the value of the tag. The Schedule
Count provides the number of units scheduled to be
produced.
Schedule Count Tag Path is only available for

Schedule Memory Integer When left blank, the Schedule Duration will be
Duration determined from the scheduled run as selected by the
Scheduler or Run Director component. When a tag
path is provided, the Schedule Duration for the line or
equipment (cell) will be determined from the value of
the tag. The Schedule Duration provides the expected
runtime required for the number of units scheduled to
be produced and is calculated by the Schedule Rate.
Rate Memory String When left blank, the Rate Period will be determined
Period from the Rate Period setting for the currently running
Manager. When a tag path is provided, the Rate Period
for the line or equipment (cell) will be determined from
the value of the tag. For more information on the Rate
Period, refer to the Material Production Settings
section.
Target C Memory Integer

/O Time
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Collector Type Type
Path
When left blank, the Target C/O (Changeover) Time will

be determined from the Changeover settings for the
currently running Product Code (Material) as defined in
Target C/O (Changeover) Time for the line or
the tag. For more information on the Target C/O
(Changeover) Time, refer to the Material Production
Settings section.
Target C/O Time Tag Path is only available for

Cycle Memory Float When left blank, the Cycle Count will be determined by
Count the OEE Module. When a tag path is provided, the
Cycle Count for the line or equipment (cell) will be
determined from the value of the tag.
Operation Memory String When left blank, the Operation UUID will be determined
UUID from the currently running Operation on the Line or
equipment (cell). When a tag path is provided, the
Operation UUID for the line or equipment (cell) can be
determined from the value of the tag. The purpose for
this tag is to be able to provide OEE analysis data
when production runs are not scheduled or started
using the Run Director or Schedule Selector
components, or scripting functions. In this case a tag
can be used to provide a Run Identifier value i.e.
Run_4253_XX. The Analysis Selector provides the
ability to pull the Operation UUID as part of analysis,
whether it is an internally generated Operation UUID or
a passed Run Identifier.
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Tag Collector Paths can be parameterized with {Equipment Path} to utilize

indirection and more rapidly implement the production model. See Parameterized
Tag Paths for more details.
Live Analysis
Live Analysis provides a flexible way of customizing your application to provide a set
of real-time tag values that can be accessed from the Ignition designer and used in
your application to provide real-time production monitoring. Live Analysis is configured
in the OEE 2.0 Downtime tab of the Production Model Designer for the Line, Cell
Group and Cell production items. When a Live Analysis is created, a corresponding
set of tags is created in the MES Tag Provider that provide the real-time status of
those datapoints based upon the Period defined for the Live Analysis. You can create
multiple Live Analysis and use those tags to drive HMI displays.
To create a new Live Analysis:
Right click on the Live Analysis panel on the OEE 2.0 Downtime Tab in the
Provide a Name
Select the Period that the Live Analysis datapoints will return a value for. Valid
options are Shift, Day (Midnight), Day (Production), Start of Run, Top of Hour,
Custom Period Tag
Select the frequency for how often the tag values will be updated. Default value
is 60 seconds. Minimum value is 10 seconds
Select the desired Data Points
Add any further Settings Values required
You cannot select all Data Points in one Live Analysis. The maximum length
string for Data Points is 1024 characters
Live Analysis Settings Panel in the OEE 2.0 Downtime Tab
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Live Analysis Settings
Setting Description
Analysis The name for the live analysis.

Name
Enabled The live analysis can be enabled or disabled with this setting.
Period The duration of analysis can be set by Shift, Day (midnight), Day
(production), Start of Run, Top of Hour or Custom Period Tag.
Custom A tag can be assigned to define the start datetime for a custom period.
Period The end time will be the current time. It takes value in the date time data
Tag type. Example for a valid value for the custom period tag is: 2017/04
/04 14:00:00
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Setting Description
Update The rate in seconds by which the live analysis is updated. The minimum
Rate update rate is 60 seconds.
Data Data points allows you to pick and choose the values you wish to access
Points through tags. See the table below for the listing of available data points.
Shift Data Points

When creating a Live Analysis, the following shift data points will be automatically
created.
Data Point Data Description

Type
Current String The currently running shift as defined in the Ignition

Shift Schedule Management component or passed from the
Shift Tag Collector path
Production DateTime Production start time

Day Begin
Date
Shift Begin DateTime Start time of the current shift

Date
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Analysis Data Points and Settings are used by Live Analysis, the MES Analysis
Selector and MES Analysis Controller components, the MES Analysis Data Source
for reporting and the MES Analysis Settings object.
Equipment Data Points

Type
Equipment
Equipment Int4 Integer value that determines the cell order of the
Cell Order equipment within the line. Is set to null for the line. Is
set to 0 for first cell within each cell group
Equipment String Name of the equipment as defined in the production

Name model
Equipment String Any note that has been recorded for this piece of
Note equipment through the Note tag collector path in the
Production model will be exposed here.
DateTime
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Type
Equipment Start Date time of the currently running operation on

Operation this equipment
Begin
Equipment Int4 The ordinal number (integer) of operation

Operation
Sequence
Equipment String Production model path for this equipment

Path
Equipment String Can be Line, Cell Group or Cell

Type
Execution Int8 Time taken to execute and update the Live Analysis.
Time (ms) Used mainly for performance debugging
From Time DateTime Start Date Time of current data point results
Stamp
Infeed String See Infeed Units for more details

Units
Is Key Cell Boolean See Key Reason for more details
Operation String Unique Identifier for currently running operation

UUID
Outfeed String See Outfeed Units for more details

Units
Product String Product code currently being processed on this

Code equipment
Rate String See Rate Period for more details

Period
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Type
Reject String See Reject Units for more details

Units
To Time DateTime End Date Time of current data point results

Stamp
Work String Work order currently being processed on this

Order equipment
Equipment Count Data Points

Type
Equipment\Count *Any defined counters for the production item will

also appear in this folder
Equipment Infeed Float8 See Infeed Count Scale for more details
Scale
Equipment Float8 See Package Count for more details

Package Count
Equipment Reject Float8 See Reject Count Scale for more details
Scale
Outfeed-Material String Value of the default MES Counter used for OEE
Out outfeed count
Equipment Cycle Time Data Points

The Cycle Time data points provides a number of metrics that can be used to
measure the amount of time required to produce one piece. It is often used to gain
an understanding of variations in production. Live Analysis provides Target,
Normal, Overall and Precise Cycle Time metrics.
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Type
Equipment\Cycle
Time
Relative Cycle String Relative Cycle Count is how many occurred for
Count the compare by.
Target Cycle Float8 Also known as Takt time, it is how often a piece
Time must be produced to meet customer demand. It is
often used to pace a production line, and it is a
calculated number in seconds.
Total Cycle Count String Total Cycle Count is accumulative, it is sum total
of all the cycle count.
Equipment\Cycle Normal Cycle Time is the actual cycle ignoring

Time\Normal the equipment states like starved, blocked, etc.
Average Normal Float8 Average Normal cycle time in seconds for the time
Cycle Time period selected
Float8
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Type
Max Normal Max Normal cycle time in seconds for the time
Min Normal Cycle Float8 Min Normal cycle time in seconds for the time
Time period selected
Normal Cycle Float8 Normal Cycle Time in seconds is the actual cycle
Time ignoring the equipment states like starved,
blocked, etc.
Equipment\Cycle Overall Cycle Time is the cycle including

Time\Overall states like downtime, starved, blocked, etc.
Average Overall Float8 Average Overall cycle time in seconds for the time
Max Overall Cycle Float8 Max Overall cycle time in seconds for the time
Min Overall Cycle Float8 Min Overall cycle time in seconds for the time
Overall Cycle Float8 Overall Cycle Time in seconds is the cycle

Time including states like downtime, starved, blocked,
etc.
Equipment\Cycle Precise Cycle Time is the cycle time ignoring

Time\Precise all the equipment states
Average Precise Float8 Average Precise cycle time in seconds for the time
Max Precise Float8 Max Precise cycle time in seconds for the time
Float8
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Type
Min Precise Cycle Min Precise cycle time in seconds for the time
Precise Cycle Float8 Precise cycle time in seconds excluding states like
Time planned downtime, unplanned downtime, starved
and blocked.
Line Data Points

The Line Data points returns data for the line regardless of the Equipment the Live
Analysis has been set up for.

Type
Line
/Downtime
Line String Name of the equipment that is responsible for

Downtime causing line downtime
Equipment
Name
Line String Production model equipment path for equipment

Downtime that is responsible for causing line downtime
Equipment
Path
Line Int4 Every downtime event on the line is provided with

Downtime an incrementing sequence number
Event
Sequence
Line String Note entered at the Line level

Downtime
Note
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Type
Line Int4 Number of downtime events for the selected period.

Downtime
Occurrence
Count
Line String The line or cell group (sub line) downtime reason.
Downtime
Reason
1. When the line is down the Line
Downtime Reason is the same as
the Line State Name.
2. When the line is up the Line
Downtime Reason is blank.
Line String The full reason name for line or cell group (sub line)
Downtime downtime reason. Line State name including State
Reason Path Class i.e. Default/Cell Faulted
Line Boolean The line downtime reason split indicator. True is

Downtime current downtime event has been split into multiple
Reason Split downtime events
Line DateTime The time stamp for the equipment state change of
Downtime the cell group (sub line) or cell that caused the line
State Time down time even.
Stamp
Line
/Meantime
Line MTBF Float8 The calculated Meantime (minutes) Between

Failure for the selected period.
Refer to Setting Up Equipment States - Meantime
Metrics for more details.
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Type
Line Boolean Returns if Meantime metrics have been enabled for

Meantime this equipment.
Metrics
Enabled
Line
/Schedule
Line Boolean True if this operation was scheduled

Schedule
Available
Line Float8 Time in minutes for available production time

Schedule adjusted for line schedule availability and mode.
Available
Time
Line String Amount of product that should have been produced

Standard based on the line schedule available time and line
Count standard rate
Line String Variance between standard count and actual count

Standard
Count
Variance
Line Target String Amount of product that should have been produced
Count based on the line schedule available time and line
schedule rate
Line Target String Variance between line scheduled count and line
Count OEE outfeed count.
Variance
Schedule Float8 See Schedule Rate for more details

Rate
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Type
Line/State
Line State Float8 The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event
Duration duration in minutes.
Line State DateTime The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event
Event Begin begin date time.
Line State DateTime The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event end
Event End date time.
Line State Int4 The equipment state event sequence number.

Event
Sequence
Line State String The line or cell group (sub line) state.
Name

the state name.
Line State String The state override scope for a line or cell group
Override (sub line). See Setting Up Equipment - Override
Scope Scope for more details
Line State String The state override type for a line or cell group (sub
Override line). See Setting Up Equipment - Override for more
Type details
Line State String The line or cell group (sub line) state type. See
Type Setting Up Equipment - State Type for more details
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Type
Line State Int4 The line or cell group (sub line) downtime state
Value code. See Setting Up Equipment - State Code for
more details
Equipment Mode & State Data Points

Type
Equipment
/Mode
Equipment String Name of the current mode. See Setting Up

Mode Name Equipment Modes for more details
Equipment String Name of the current mode type. See Setting Up

Mode Type Equipment Modes for more details
Equipment Int4 Name of the current mode. See Setting Up

Mode Value Equipment Modes for more details
Mode Begin DateTime Start time of the current mode

Time
Mode Float8 Duration of the current mode in minutes

Duration
Mode End DateTime End time of the current mode

Time
OEE Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled

Enabled for more details
Production Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled

Counts for more details
Enabled
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Type
Equipment
/State
Equipment Int4 The original value of equipment state tag collector

Original before it is updated by using MES Value Editor
State Value component or scripting
Equipment String Current state name

State Name
Equipment String Production model equipment path for equipment

State Path that is responsible for causing line downtime
Equipment Boolean True is current downtime event has been split into
State Split multiple downtime events
Equipment String See Setting Up Equipment - State Type for more

State Type details
State Begin DateTime Start time of the current state

Time
State Float8 Duration of current state in minutes

Duration
State End DateTime End time of the current state

Time
Equipment Meantime Data Points

Types
Equipment
/Meantime
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Types
Equipment MTBF Float8 The Mean Time (minutes) Between Failure

for the selected period
Equipment Meantime Boolean True if Equipment Meantime Metrics are

Metrics Enabled enabled for the current equipment state
Equipment General Data Points
Data Data Description

Point Types
Equipment
/General
Delta Time Float8 Time gap (minutes) between the rows of data.
Stamp
From Time DateTime Start time (minutes) of the current period

Stamp
Shift String Name of the current shift as set by the Ignition

Schedule Management component and defined for
the current line or by the value passed in the
equipment shift tag collector
Shift Day String Name of the current day

Text
Shift Day Int4 Int value of the current month

of Month
Shift Day Int4 Int value of the current day of the week
of Week
Shift Day Int4 Int value of the current day of the year
of Year
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Point Types
Shift ISO Int4 Int value of the ISO week of the year
Week of
Year
Shift String Name of the current month

Month
Text
Shift Int4 Int value of the current month of the year

Month of
Year
Shift Start DateTime Start time of the current shift

Date
Shift Week Int4 Int value of the current week of the month
of Month
Shift Week Int4 Int value of the current week of the year
of Year
Shift Year Int4 Int value of the current year
To Time DateTime Endtime (minutes) of the current period

Stamp
Equipment OEE Data Points

Type
Equipment/OEE
Elapsed Time Float8 Elapsed Time of current operation
OEE Float8 OEE value for selected period
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Type
OEE General Long Any count value other than infeed, outfeed,
Count reject and waste value for the selected time
period
OEE Infeed Count Long Equipment infeed count value for the selected
period
OEE Infeed Count String Infeed count tag collector path

Equipment Path
OEE Outfeed Long Equipment outfeed count value for the selected
Count period
OEE Outfeed String Outfeed count tag collector path

Count Equipment
Path
OEE Reject Long Equipment reject count value for the selected
Count period
Planned Float8 Planned Downtime duration (Double) for

Downtime selected period
Runtime Float8 Planned Downtime duration (Double) for

selected period
Short Stop Time Float8 Short stop duration (Double) for selected period
Standard Rate Float8 See standard rate for more details
Target Float8 Amount of time in minutes set for Target

Changeover Time Changeover. See Changeover Duration for
more details
Unplanned Float8 Unplanned Downtime duration (Double) for

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Type
Equipment/OEE
/Availability
Is Short Stop Boolean True if current equipment state is consider a

shortstop. See Short Stop Threshold for more
details
OEE Availability Float8 OEE Availability value for selected period
Equipment/OEE
/Performance
OEE Performance Float8 OEE Performance value for selected period
Infeed Standard Float8 Calculated expected infeed based on standard

Count rate
Equipment/OEE
/Quality
OEE Quality Float8 OEE Quality value for selected period
Setting Values
The analysis results that are returned can be modified through the use of settings.
Setting values provide a number of keywords as listed below.
Format for entering the keywords is keyword1=True, keyword2=100.0,
keyword3=10.
Settings like Enable Totalized Mode, Include Future, Last Values and
Rollup Time span is meant for analysis selector and not for live analysis
Setting Description Use Example
Date Format All
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Date format fields can be customized Date Format

with this setting e.g. 'YYYY/MM/dd hh: = 2017/04
mm:ss a' /12 19:
45:30
Enable This setting accumulates the count. Not Enable

Totalized Useful for charts where you wish to valid for Totalized
Mode display the accumulated production Live Mode = True
count over time Analysis
Include Allows for count values to be Not Include

Future calculated in the future. Useful for valid for Future =
charts where you want to display Live True
target counts for future runs Analysis
Last Values Only the latest values are shown. Not Last Values
valid for = True
Live
Analysis
OEE The maximum value calculated can All OEE

Availability be capped with this setting Availability
Cap Cap = 100.0

Performance be capped with this setting Performance
Cap Cap = 100.0
OEE Quality The maximum value calculated can All OEE Quality
Cap be capped with this setting Cap = 100.0
Rollup Time If the time (seconds) between Not Rollup Time

Span downtime events is less than the valid for Span = 30
rollup time and it is the same Live
equipment and reason, Analysis
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then it will rollup the event into one

row in the results and will increase
the occurrence count.
Row Limit The analysis can be limited to a All Row Limit =

certain number of rows. 10
7.8.4 Recipe Tab

Recipe Values names can be inherited from the Enterprise, Site or Area level settings, or
defined at the Line level.
Recipe Tab
7.8.5 Trace Tab

The Trace tab allows you to define the Lot Handling Mode for the selected line.
Refer to the Lot Handling Mode section in the Track & Trace Module help.
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Trace Tab
7.9 Cell Group Settings

The Cell Group Production Item provides a configuration page for setting up a Cell Group
for all the MES modules. The General and Advanced Tab are always present whereas each
module when installed provides an additional tab.
Cell groups provide a mechanism for creating sections of a production line that may contain
parallel process cells or to model sub-lines that feed into a main production line.
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Properties
Name designer.
Read
Only
Read
Only
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Example
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production runs.

Adding MES Counter

Counter Name
Counter Description
Enabled
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SQL Tag
Roll Over
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32750 32750 0 32700 + 32768 * 0
32918 150 1 150 + 32768 * 1
33068 300 1 300 + 32768 * 1
Store Rate
recorded.
Counter Kind
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Infeed
Outfeed
Reject
General
Count Mode
Roll Over
Actual
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Positive Change
Case 1
Case 2
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Case 3

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Equipment State
Initial Cell
Parallel Cells
Detection Methods.
Production Item.

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Tag Collector Paths


Collector Type Type
Path
State Memory Integer
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Collector Type Type
Path
The State Tag path will generally come from a plc as

value of the tag.
value of the tag.
Settings section.
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Collector Type Type
Path
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Collector Type Type
Path
section.

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Collector Type Type
Path

produced.

section.
Target C Memory Integer When left blank, the Target C/O (Changeover) Time will
/O Time be determined from the Changeover settings for the
Settings section.
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Collector Type Type
Path


Live Analysis
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Provide a Name
Custom Period Tag
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Setting Description

Name
/04 14:00:00
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Setting Description
Shift Data Points

created.

Type


Day Begin
Date

Date
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Type
Equipment

Name model
DateTime
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Type

Begin

Operation
Sequence

Path

Type
Stamp

Units

UUID

Units

Code equipment

Period
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Type

Units

Stamp

Order equipment

Type

Scale

Package Count
Scale
Out outfeed count

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Type
Equipment\Cycle
Time

Float8
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Type
blocked, etc.


etc.

Float8
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Type
and blocked.
Line Data Points


Type
Line
/Downtime

Equipment
Name

Equipment
Path

Event
Sequence

Downtime
Note
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Type

Downtime
Occurrence
Count
Downtime
Reason

Stamp
Line
/Meantime

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Type

Metrics
Enabled
Line
/Schedule

Schedule
Available

Available
Time

Count standard rate

Standard
Count
Variance
schedule rate
Variance

Rate
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Type
Line/State

Event
Sequence
Name

the state name.
Type details
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Type
more details

Type
Equipment
/Mode




Time

Duration

Time


Enabled
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Type
Equipment
/State


State Name


State Type details

Time

Duration

Time

Types
Equipment
/Meantime
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Types



Point Types
Equipment
/General
Stamp

Stamp


Text

of Month
of Week
of Year
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Point Types
Week of
Year

Month
Text

Month of
Year

Date
of Month
of Year

Stamp

Type
Equipment/OEE
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Type
period
period

Equipment Path
Count period

Count Equipment
Path
Count period


selected period

more details

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Type
Equipment/OEE
/Availability

details
Equipment/OEE
/Performance

Count rate
Equipment/OEE
/Quality
Setting Values
keyword3=10.
Date Format All
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mm:ss a' /12 19:
45:30


valid for = True
Live
Analysis

Cap Cap = 100.0

Cap Cap = 100.0

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7.9.4 Recipe Tab

Recipe Tab
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7.10 Cell Settings
The Cell Production Item provides a configuration page for setting up a Production Cell for
all the MES modules. The General and Advanced Tab are always present whereas each
module when installed provides an additional tab.
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Properties
Name designer.
Read
Only
Read
Only
Example
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production runs.

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Adding MES Counter

Counter Name
Counter Description
Enabled
SQL Tag
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Roll Over
32700 32700 0 32700 + 32768 * 0
32750 32750 0 32700 + 32768 * 0
32918 150 1 150 + 32768 * 1
33068 300 1 300 + 32768 * 1
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Store Rate
recorded.
Counter Kind
Infeed
Outfeed
Reject
General
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Count Mode
Roll Over
Actual
Positive Change
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Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
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Equipment State
Initial Cell
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Parallel Cells
Detection Methods.
Production Item.

Tag Collector Paths


Collector Type Type
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State Memory Integer The State Tag path will generally come from a plc as
value of the tag.
value of the tag.
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Collector Type Type
Path
Settings section.
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Collector Type Type
Path
section.
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Collector Type Type
Path

produced.

section.
Target C Memory Integer

/O Time
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Collector Type Type
Path
When left blank, the Target C/O (Changeover) Time will

be determined from the Changeover settings for the
Settings section.

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Live Analysis
Provide a Name
Custom Period Tag
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Setting Description

Name
/04 14:00:00
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Setting Description
Shift Data Points

created.

Type


Day Begin
Date

Date
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Type
Equipment

Name model
DateTime
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Type

Begin

Operation
Sequence

Path

Type
Stamp

Units

UUID

Units

Code equipment

Period
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Type

Units

Stamp

Order equipment

Type

Scale

Package Count
Scale
Out outfeed count

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Type
Equipment\Cycle
Time

Float8
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Type
blocked, etc.


etc.

Float8
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Type
and blocked.
Line Data Points


Type
Line
/Downtime

Equipment
Name

Equipment
Path

Event
Sequence

Downtime
Note
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Type

Downtime
Occurrence
Count
Downtime
Reason

Stamp
Line
/Meantime

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Type

Metrics
Enabled
Line
/Schedule

Schedule
Available

Available
Time

Count standard rate

Standard
Count
Variance
schedule rate
Variance

Rate
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Type
Line/State

Event
Sequence
Name

the state name.
Type details
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Type
more details

Type
Equipment
/Mode




Time

Duration

Time


Enabled
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Type
Equipment
/State


State Name


State Type details

Time

Duration

Time

Types
Equipment
/Meantime
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Types



Point Types
Equipment
/General
Stamp

Stamp


Text

of Month
of Week
of Year
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Point Types
Week of
Year

Month
Text

Month of
Year

Date
of Month
of Year

Stamp

Type
Equipment/OEE
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Type
period
period

Equipment Path
Count period

Count Equipment
Path
Count period


selected period

more details

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Type
Equipment/OEE
/Availability

details
Equipment/OEE
/Performance

Count rate
Equipment/OEE
/Quality
Setting Values
keyword3=10.
Date Format All
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mm:ss a' /12 19:
45:30


valid for = True
Live
Analysis

Cap Cap = 100.0

Cap Cap = 100.0

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7.10.4 Recipe Tab

Recipe Tab
7.10.5 Trace Tab

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Trace Tab
7.11 Location Settings
Locations are used exclusively by the SPC module. They define the locations that are
associated with sample collection.
7.11.1 General Tab
Shifts
Locations can be configured to inherit from the default shifts for the site, or they can be
overridden in this tab.
Additional Factors
Additional Factors are user defined data points that are logged along with the sample data. It
extends the SPC Module analysis by allowing you to view the additional factor values in charts,
tables, and reports. Additionally, SPC analysis can be done by filtering and/or setting up
comparisons by the additional factor values.
See SPC Additional Factors for more information on setting up Additional Factors.
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General Tab
7.11.2 Quality Tab

The Quality tab is specific to the SPC module.
Tag Sample Collectors

You can define Tag Sample collectors in this table that will automate the collection of sample
data.
Please refer to the Tag Sample Collectors section in the SPC Module help.
Quality Tab
7.11.3 Recipe Tab

defined at the Location level.
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Recipe Tab
7.11.4 Advanced Tab

At the Location level, events generated by the SPC Module are exposed and custom scripting
regarding what happens when a sample is updated, scheduled or evaluated, and what should
happen when an Out Of Signal event occurs can be defined here.
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Advanced Tab
7.12 Storage Zone Settings
7.12.1 General Tab

These settings are accessed by selecting the enterprise item contained in the Production folder
in the project browser and then selecting the General tab as shown.
By default, the Storage Zone production item is enabled. It can be disabled by un-checking the
Storage Zone and all other production items that are underneath it.
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7.12.2
7.12.3 Recipe Tab

defined at the Storage Zone level.
7.12.4 Advanced Tab

At the Storage Zone level, events generated by the Recipe Module are exposed and custom
scripting regarding what happens when a recipe is selected or canceled can be defined.
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7.13 Storage Unit Settings
7.13.1 General Tab

These settings are accessed by selecting the Storage Unit item contained in the Production
folder in the project browser and then selecting the General tab as shown.
By default, the Storage Unit production item is enabled. It can be disabled by un-checking the
Storage Unit.
MES Counters
The MES Counters are used by the Track & Trace and OEE 2.0 Modules to associate Process
Segments (Operations) with production counts. MES Counters record production counts 7/24,
independent of scheduled production runs.
Management screen, the Quantity Source of Infeed and Material Process Segments can be set
to use these MES counters.
More information can be found in the MES Counters page.
The quantity from the MES counters can be obtained through scripting, see system.
mes.getCountValue.
The tag path for MES counters can be parameterized with "{Equipment Path}" to
utilize indirection and more rapidly implement the production model.
Before: [default]\Enterprise\Site\Area\Line\InfeedCount
After: {Equipment Path}\InfeedCount
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7.13.2 Recipe Tab

Recipe Values names can be inherited from the Enterprise, Site, Area or Storage Zone level
settings, or defined at the Storage Unit level.
7.13.3 Trace Tab

7.13.4 Advanced Tab

At the Storage Unit level, events generated by the Recipe Module are exposed and custom
scripting regarding what happens when a recipe is selected or canceled can be defined.
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7.14 Additional Factors

logged along with the production and downtime information. Once they are logged, they can be
shown in charts, tables and reports. Additionally, other analysis can be done by filtering and/or
setting up comparisons by their values.
Any value that can be read from an Ignition SQLTag can be added as an additional factor. This
includes values derived from scripts, or from barcode readers, databases, calculations, PLCs,
etc.
model and select the General tab on the right. Right click on the Additional Factors table and
select New. An additional factor is simply just a name and a tag.
7.14.1 Properties
Factor Optionally, this property can be set to a description for the additional String
Description factor. It is not used by the OEE Downtime and Scheduling Module
other than for reference.
Name designer.
Read
Only
String
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Read
Factor This reflects the Factor SQLTag setting that additional factor is
Only
SQLTag configured for in the designer. It is the name of SQLTag to read the
factor value from.
Example
select the vendor that provided the cardboard or it can be obtained from some other source.
Now, OEE and downtime results can be shown for each cardboard manufacturer. This can
identify quality problems with raw material that directly affect production efficiency. With the
operator setup as an additional factor, the operator's name will be logged along with the
production and downtime data. By doing so, OEE and downtime information can be filtered and
grouped by the operator name. But this could just as well be the production crew, supervisor,
maintenance crew or any other user defined value that can be monitored or entered into the
system.
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whenever they change. In the impromptu analysis, we can then compare OEE values by our
additional factor: Operator
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7.15 MES Counters

counts. MES Counters record production counts 7/24, independent of scheduled production
runs.
Management screen, the Quantity Source of Infeed and Material Process Segments can be set
to use these MES counters.
MES counters are available for the Line, Cell Group, Cell or a Storage Unit production items in
the Production Model Designer.

The quantity from the MES counters can be obtained through scripting, see system.
mes.getCountValue.
7.15.1 Adding MES Counter

7.15.2 Counter Name

7.15.3 Counter Description

7.15.4 Enabled
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7.15.5 SQL Tag

The path to the Tag Provider and ignition tag where the count value will come from is assigned
to the MES counter here.
7.15.6 Roll Over

For PLC count tags that that do not get reset, they will eventually reach a finite maximum value
at which point, the value will 'rollover' back to zero. The Roll Over setting allows you to define
the value that should be added to the count tag whenever a roll over occurs. By default it is
32768 which equates to a 16 bit signed data value. Your setting will be dependent upon the
datatype of your plc count tag.
During a production run, the incoming count value is added to the Roll Over setting multiplied
by the number of times a rollover has occurred.
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32750 32750 0 32700 + 32768 * 0
32918 150 1 150 + 32768 * 1
33068 300 1 300 + 32768 * 1
7.15.7 Store Rate

recorded.
7.15.8 Counter Kind

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Infeed
Outfeed
Reject
General
Infeed, Outfeed and Reject kinds are used solely by the OEE module to determine which MES
counter to use for OEE Performance, OEE Quality and production count information. The
General kind can be used for any other count value.
7.15.9 Count Mode

Roll Over
Actual
The Actual count mode simply uses whatever value is passed through the sql tag to represent
the actual production counts. Production counts can go down as well as up.
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Positive Change
The Positive Change mode ignores any sql tag count values that are zero and will accumulate
the counts. Three different cases are illustrated using the graphs shown.
Case 1
Case 2
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Case 3

Not only do counters allow for parameterization (as shown above), they also support
copy, paste, import, and export features for rapid development. Configure the infeed
counter for one Production Model Node (i.e. a Cell or Line) with parameterization, then
copy and paste it to the other cells. Alternatively, copy and paste the Node itself and
rename it for a similar effect.
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7.16 Downtime Detection Mode

The OEE 2.0 Module provides a variety of methods that can be used to automatically detect
and determine the underlying reason causing a production line to be down. The options have
been added to accommodate the wide variety of manufacturing processes. A detailed
description of each method along with the situations where it can be used is provided.
7.16.1 Equipment State

The Equipment State Downtime Detection Method provides a method for determining the Line
or Sub-Line state from the provided State Tag path. Use this method if Line State will be
provided from a single state tag and not derived from the state of cells on the line.
7.16.2 Initial Reason

The Initial Reason downtime detection method uses the first cell in the line or Sub-Line (cell
group) that goes down for an unplanned reason as the cause for the line not being able to
produce product. When a cell first goes down, the date and time is recorded. If multiple cells
are down, each will have its own date and time it went down. The date and time for each down
cell is looked at to determine the initial cell that went down and that cell will be assigned as the
cell causing the line downtime along with its reason. If the initial cell restarts, then the other
down cells are looked at in the chronological order that they went down. If there are two or
more cells that went down at the same time, then the order that they appear in the designer will
be used to determine the cell to blame.
If there are no cells down for an unplanned or planned reason, then the line will return to
running state.
This method should be used if all cells interact with one another. If any cell is down, then all
other cells have to stop. A continuous liquid mixing process where at each cell, new ingredients
are added or mixed or some other action is being performed fits into this category. If one cell
stops, then all other upstream cells have to stop because there is no where to put the liquid and
all downstream cells have to stop because there is no liquid to process. In this case the first cell
that stopped for an unplanned reason is the cause for all other cells to stop.
If a state SQL tag is defined at the line or sub-line level, any active event at the line
level will be used in place of the Initial Reason.
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7.16.3 Key Reason

The Key Reason downtime detection method uses the flow of the line to determine the cause
for the line not being able to produce product. The accurate recording of the loss production is
done through this algorithm.
With Key Reason Detection method enabled for a production line, a cell under the Line or Cell
Group must be defined as the Primary Cell . This is done by right-clicking on the cell and
selecting 'Set as Key Cell'. If the primary cell is running, then the line is determined to be
running. If the primary cell is down, it is assumed that this will cause the line to stop producing
product. If the primary cell is down for a recordable reason (configured as Record Downtime =
True), the primary cell will be considered as the cause of line or sub-line downtime. If it is down
for a non-recordable downtime reason (configured as Record Downtime = False in the
Equipment Manager), then cells adjacent to it will be checked for a recordable downtime state.
The direction in which the cells are checked is dependent upon whether the state type of the
primary cell state is set to BLOCKED or STARVED. If the state type of the primary cell state is
IDLE, the primary cell state will be used for the Line state.
When the cell that caused the line downtime restarts but the primary cell has not started yet
because its discharge is still blocked or starved, then the original cell and reason will still be the
cause of downtime until the primary cell restarts. The concept behind this is that a faster
downstream cell can go down, restart and catch up without ever causing loss of production on
the line.
This method should be used for packaging lines. If the first cell on the line keeps accepting raw
material, then the line will be producing product. However, in some situations, it could be the
slowest machine because it cannot catch up for lost production.
The mode of the line must have Include in OEE set to True for Key reason detection
method to work.
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Cell Priority
When the primary cell is either blocked or starved, the cell closest to the primary cell that went
down for a recordable downtime reason is latched and used as the cause of line downtime,
even if that cell is back up and running at the time the primary cell goes down. If the primary
cell is starved, the OEE module will look upstream from the primary cell for the source of the
problem. Likewise, if the primary cell is blocked, the module will look downstream for the cause.
If the primary cell goes down for a recordable downtime reason, then the primary cell downtime
reason becomes the downtime reason.
Neighbor Priority
Latches onto the most downstream cell that went down for a recordable downtime reason.
7.16.4 Parallel Cells

This Downtime Detection method is used on Cell Groups and uses the Minimum Cells Running
Threshold to determine how many cells in the Cell Group must be running in order for the Cell
Group to be considered as Running.
7.17 OEE Downtime 2.0 Tab

Group and Cell Production Items. A number of configuration settings are provided that can be
used to obtain equipment mode, state and count values from ignition tags (whether plc tags,
memory or expression tags).
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7.17.1 Downtime Detection Mode

How line downtime is determined can be changed based on the selected Downtime Detection
Mode. Valid options for the downtime detection mode are...
Equipment State
Initial Cell
Parallel Cells
Refer to Downtime Detection Mode for more information on the various Downtime Detection
Methods.
Downtime Detection Mode is only available for the Line and Cell Group Production
Item.
7.17.2 Minimum Cells Running Threshold

Minimum Cells Running Threshold determines how many cells in the Line (or Cell Group) must
be running in order for the Line (or Cell Group) to be considered as Running.
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7.17.3 Tag Collector Paths

Tag Collectors are provided to allow any of the parameters needed to drive OEE Metrics to be
provided externally to the OEE module. Virtually all the Tag Collectors can be left blank in
which case the OEE engine will determine the value from product code configuration
information as defined in the OEE Material Manager or from internal calculations. Exceptions to
this would be the equipment state and counts where needed.
When adding a tag to a Tag Collector, you must use memory tags. The Production
Model will write values to any tags defined here as well as read the value whenever it
changes from an external source.

Collector Type Type
Path
Production Model whenever the equipment mode changes
based on Material Production Settings. The value of the
mode tag can also be written to whenever the Mode value
changes either indirectly from a plc tag (via tag change
event) or from the HMI. The value of the Mode tag will be
recorded for the current mode.
State Memory Integer The State Tag path will generally come from a plc as the
source of the current equipment state. Exceptions to this
are at the Line level when using a downtime detection
method other than Equipment State.
Downtime Memory String Apart from scripting and Downtime table component, the
Note downtime notes can be added by using tags.
shift. If a tag is provided here, whatever value is in the tag e.
g. 'Shift A' will be recorded for the current shift.
Memory String
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Collector Type Type
Path
Product When left blank, the Product Code currently running on the
Code line will be determined from the scheduled run as selected
by the Scheduler or Run Director component. When a tag
path is provided, the product code for the line or equipment
(cell) will be determined from the value of the tag.
Work Memory String When left blank, the Work Order currently running on the
Order line will be determined from the scheduled run as selected
by the Scheduler or Run Director component. When a tag
path is provided, the product code for the line or equipment
(cell) will be determined from the value of the tag.
Package Memory Float When left blank, the Package Count will be determined from
Count the Package count setting for the currently running Product
Code (Material) as defined in the Material Manager. When a
tag path is provided, the Package Count for the line or
equipment (cell) will be determined from the value of the
tag. For more information on the Package Count, refer to
the Material Production Settings section.
Line Memory String When left blank, the Line Outfeed Units will be determined
Outfeed from the Line Outfeed Units setting for the currently running
Units Product Code (Material) as defined in the Material Manager.
When a tag path is provided, the Line Outfeed Units for the
line or equipment (cell) will be determined from the value of
the tag. For more information on the Line Outfeed Units,
Infeed Memory Float When left blank, the Infeed Count Scale will be determined
Count from the Infeed Count Scale setting for the currently running
Scale Product Code (Material) as defined in the Material Manager.
When a tag path is provided, the Infeed Count Scale for the
the tag. For more information on the Infeed Count Scale,
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Collector Type Type
Path
Units currently running Product Code (Material) as defined in the
Material Manager. When a tag path is provided, the Infeed
Count Scale for the line or equipment (cell) will be
determined from the value of the tag. For more information
on the Line Infeed Units, refer to the Material Production
Settings section.
Reject Memory Float When left blank, the Reject Count Scale will be determined
Count from the Reject Count Scale setting for the currently running
Scale Product Code (Material) as defined in the Material Manager.
When a tag path is provided, the Reject Count Scale for the
the tag. For more information on the Reject Count Scale,
Line Memory String When left blank, the Line Reject Units will be determined
Reject from the Line Reject Units setting for the currently running
Units Product Code (Material) as defined in the Material Manager.
When a tag path is provided, the Line Reject Units for the
the tag. For more information on the Line Reject Units, refer
to the Material Production Settings section.
Standard Memory Float When left blank, the Standard Rate will be determined from
Rate the Standard Rate setting for the currently running Product
tag path is provided, the Standard Rate for the line or
tag. For more information on the Standard Rate, refer to the
Schedule Memory Float When left blank, the Schedule Rate will be determined from
Rate the Schedule Rate setting for the currently running Product
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Collector Type Type
Path
tag path is provided, the Schedule Rate for the line will be
on the Schedule Rate, refer to the Material Production
Settings section.
Schedule Rate Tag Path is only available for the

Line Production Item.
Run Director component. When a tag path is provided, the
Schedule Count for the line or equipment (cell) will be
determined from the value of the tag. The Schedule Count
provides the number of units scheduled to be produced.
Schedule Count Tag Path is only available for the

Schedule Memory Integer When left blank, the Schedule Duration will be determined
Duration from the scheduled run as selected by the Scheduler or
Run Director component. When a tag path is provided, the
Schedule Duration for the line or equipment (cell) will be
determined from the value of the tag. The Schedule
Duration provides the expected runtime required for the
number of units scheduled to be produced and is calculated
by the Schedule Rate.
Rate Memory String When left blank, the Rate Period will be determined from
Period the Rate Period setting for the currently running Product
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Collector Type Type
Path
tag path is provided, the Rate Period for the line or

tag. For more information on the Rate Period, refer to the
Target C Memory Integer When left blank, the Target C/O (Changeover) Time will be
/O Time determined from the Changeover settings for the currently
running Product Code (Material) as defined in the Material
Manager. When a tag path is provided, the Target C/O
(Changeover) Time for the line or equipment (cell) will be
on the Target C/O (Changeover) Time, refer to the Material
Production Settings section.
Target C/O Time Tag Path is only available for the

Cycle Memory Float When left blank, the Cycle Count will be determined by the
Count OEE Module. When a tag path is provided, the Cycle Count
for the line or equipment (cell) will be determined from the
value of the tag.
determined from the value of the tag. The purpose for this
tag is to be able to provide OEE analysis data when
production runs are not scheduled or started using the Run
Director or Schedule Selector components, or scripting
functions. In this case a tag can be used to provide a Run
Identifier value i.e. Run_4253_XX. The Analysis Selector
provides the ability to pull the Operation UUID as part of
analysis, whether it is an internally generated Operation
UUID or a passed Run Identifier.
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Tag Collector Paths can be parameterized with {Equipment Path} to utilize indirection
and more rapidly implement the production model. See Parameterized Tag Paths for
more details.
7.17.4 Live Analysis
Live Analysis provides a flexible way of customizing your application to provide a set of
real-time tag values that can be accessed from the Ignition designer and used in your
application to provide real-time production monitoring. Live Analysis is configured in the
OEE 2.0 Downtime tab of the Production Model Designer for the Line, Cell Group and Cell
production items. When a Live Analysis is created, a corresponding set of tags is created
in the MES Tag Provider that provide the real-time status of those datapoints based upon
the Period defined for the Live Analysis. You can create multiple Live Analysis and use
those tags to drive HMI displays.
Provide a Name
Custom Period Tag
Select the frequency for how often the tag values will be updated. Default value is
60 seconds. Minimum value is 10 seconds
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Setting Description

Name
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Setting Description
Custom A tag can be assigned to define the start datetime for a custom period. The
Period end time will be the current time. It takes value in the date time data type.
Tag Example for a valid value for the custom period tag is: 2017/04/04 14:00:
00
Shift Data Points

When creating a Live Analysis, the following shift data points will be automatically created.

Type
Current Shift String The currently running shift as defined in the Ignition Schedule
Management component or passed from the Shift Tag
Collector path

Day Begin
Date

Date
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Selector and MES Analysis Controller components, the MES Analysis Data Source for
reporting and the MES Analysis Settings object.

Type
Equipment
Cell Order equipment within the line. Is set to null for the line. Is set
to 0 for first cell within each cell group

Name model
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Type
Equipment DateTime Start Date time of the currently running operation on this
Operation equipment
Begin

Operation
Sequence

Path

Type
Stamp

Units

UUID

Units

Code equipment
Rate Period String See Rate Period for more details
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Type

Units

Stamp
Work Order String Work order currently being processed on this equipment

Type
Equipment\Count *Any defined counters for the production item will also
appear in this folder
Scale

Package Count
Scale
Out outfeed count

The Cycle Time data points provides a number of metrics that can be used to measure
the amount of time required to produce one piece. It is often used to gain an
understanding of variations in production. Live Analysis provides Target, Normal,
Overall and Precise Cycle Time metrics.
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Type
Equipment\Cycle
Time
Relative Cycle String Relative Cycle Count is how many occurred for the
Count compare by.
Target Cycle Float8 Also known as Takt time, it is how often a piece must
Time be produced to meet customer demand. It is often
used to pace a production line, and it is a calculated
number in seconds.
Total Cycle Count String Total Cycle Count is accumulative, it is sum total of all
the cycle count.
Equipment\Cycle Normal Cycle Time is the actual cycle ignoring the

Time\Normal equipment states like starved, blocked, etc.
Float8
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Type
Max Normal Max Normal cycle time in seconds for the time period
Cycle Time selected
Min Normal Cycle Float8 Min Normal cycle time in seconds for the time period
Time selected
Time ignoring the equipment states like starved, blocked,
etc.
Equipment\Cycle Overall Cycle Time is the cycle including states

Time\Overall like downtime, starved, blocked, etc.
Max Overall Cycle Float8 Max Overall cycle time in seconds for the time period
Time selected
Min Overall Cycle Float8 Min Overall cycle time in seconds for the time period
Time selected
Overall Cycle Float8 Overall Cycle Time in seconds is the cycle including
Time states like downtime, starved, blocked, etc.
Equipment\Cycle Precise Cycle Time is the cycle time ignoring all

Time\Precise the equipment states
Max Precise Float8 Max Precise cycle time in seconds for the time period
Cycle Time selected
Min Precise Cycle Float8 Min Precise cycle time in seconds for the time period
Time selected
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Type
Time planned downtime, unplanned downtime, starved and
blocked.
Line Data Points


Type
Line
/Downtime
Line String Name of the equipment that is responsible for causing

Downtime line downtime
Equipment
Name
Line String Production model equipment path for equipment that is

Downtime responsible for causing line downtime
Equipment
Path
Line Int4 Every downtime event on the line is provided with an

Downtime incrementing sequence number
Event
Sequence

Downtime
Note
Int4 Number of downtime events for the selected period.
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Type
Line
Downtime
Occurrence
Count
Downtime
Reason
Downtime Reason is the same as the
Line State Name.
2. When the line is up the Line Downtime
Reason is blank.
Line Boolean The line downtime reason split indicator. True is current
Downtime downtime event has been split into multiple downtime
Reason Split events
Line DateTime The time stamp for the equipment state change of the
Downtime cell group (sub line) or cell that caused the line down
State Time time even.
Stamp
Line
/Meantime
Line MTBF Float8 The calculated Meantime (minutes) Between Failure for
the selected period.
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Type
Line Boolean Returns if Meantime metrics have been enabled for this
Meantime equipment.
Metrics
Enabled
Line
/Schedule

Schedule
Available
Line Float8 Time in minutes for available production time adjusted

Schedule for line schedule availability and mode.
Available
Time
Line Standard String Amount of product that should have been produced
standard rate
Line Standard String Variance between standard count and actual count
Count
Variance
schedule rate
Line Target String Variance between line scheduled count and line OEE
Count outfeed count.
Variance

Rate
Line/State
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Line State DateTime The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event begin
Event Begin date time.

Event
Sequence
Name

state name.
Reason is blank.
Line State String The state override scope for a line or cell group (sub
Override line). See Setting Up Equipment - Override Scope for
Scope more details
Type details
Line State String The line or cell group (sub line) state type. See Setting
Type Up Equipment - State Type for more details
Line State Int4

Value
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Type
The line or cell group (sub line) downtime state code.

See Setting Up Equipment - State Code for more
details

Type
Equipment
/Mode
Equipment String Name of the current mode. See Setting Up Equipment

Mode Name Modes for more details

Equipment Int4 Name of the current mode. See Setting Up Equipment

Mode Value Modes for more details

Time

Duration

Time
OEE Enabled Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled for
more details
Production Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled for

Counts more details
Enabled
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Type
Equipment
/State

Original State before it is updated by using MES Value Editor
Value component or scripting

State Name
Equipment String Production model equipment path for equipment that is

State Path responsible for causing line downtime

State Type details

Time

Duration

Time

Types
Equipment/Meantime
Equipment MTBF Float8
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Types
The Mean Time (minutes) Between Failure for

the selected period


Point Types
Equipment
/General
Stamp

Stamp
Shift String Name of the current shift as set by the Ignition Schedule
Management component and defined for the current line
or by the value passed in the equipment shift tag collector

Text

of Month
of Week
of Year
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Point Types
Week of
Year

Month
Text

Month of
Year

Date
of Month
of Year

Stamp

Type
Equipment/OEE
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Type
OEE General Long Any count value other than infeed, outfeed, reject
Count and waste value for the selected time period
period

Equipment Path
Count period

Count Equipment
Path
OEE Reject Count Long Equipment reject count value for the selected
period
Planned Downtime Float8 Planned Downtime duration (Double) for selected

period
Runtime Float8 Planned Downtime duration (Double) for selected

period
Target Changeover Float8 Amount of time in minutes set for Target

Time Changeover. See Changeover Duration for more
details

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Type
Equipment/OEE
/Availability

details
Equipment/OEE
/Performance
Infeed Standard Float8 Calculated expected infeed based on standard rate

Count
Equipment/OEE
/Quality
Setting Values
Format for entering the keywords is keyword1=True, keyword2=100.0, keyword3=10.
Settings like Enable Totalized Mode, Include Future, Last Values and Rollup
Time span is meant for analysis selector and not for live analysis
Date Format All
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Date format fields can be customized with Date Format

this setting e.g. 'YYYY/MM/dd hh:mm:ss = 2017/04
a' /12 19:45:
30

Mode display the accumulated production count Live Mode = True
over time Analysis
Include Allows for count values to be calculated Not Include

Future in the future. Useful for charts where you valid for Future =
want to display target counts for future Live True
runs Analysis
valid for = True
Live
Analysis
OEE The maximum value calculated can be All OEE

Availability capped with this setting Availability
Cap Cap = 100.0

Performance capped with this setting Performance
Cap Cap = 100.0
OEE Quality The maximum value calculated can be All OEE Quality
Cap capped with this setting Cap = 100.0
Rollup Time If the time (seconds) between downtime Not Rollup Time
Span events is less than the rollup time and it is valid for Span = 30
the same equipment and reason, Live
Analysis
then it will rollup the event into one row in
the results and will increase the
occurrence count.
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Row Limit The analysis can be limited to a certain All Row Limit =
number of rows. 10
7.18 Parameterized Tag Paths

The tag path for MES counters and Tag Collector Paths in the OEE 2.0 Downtime Tab can be
parameterized with "{Equipment Path}" to utilize indirection and provide for a more rapid
development of the production model.
7.18.1 Example
After: {Equipment Path}\InfeedCount
If your tag path is not built with the same hierarchy as the Production Model, you can still
parameterize the path using parts of the Production Model path.
After: [default]\Enterprise\Site\{Equipment Path:3}\{Equipment Path:4}

\InfeedCount
Also: [default]\Enterprise\Site\{Equipment Path:3,4}\InfeedCount
Here the number indicating the Area in the production model hierarchy from the
enterprise level is 3, so Equipment Path: 3. Similarly Equipment Path: 4 for the Line.
7.19 Live Analysis

Live Analysis provides a flexible way of customizing your application to provide a set of real-
time tag values that can be accessed from the Ignition designer and used in your application to
provide real-time production monitoring. Live Analysis is configured in the OEE 2.0 Downtime
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tab of the Production Model Designer for the Line, Cell Group and Cell production items. When
a Live Analysis is created, a corresponding set of tags is created in the MES Tag Provider that
provide the real-time status of those datapoints based upon the Period defined for the Live
Analysis. You can create multiple Live Analysis and use those tags to drive HMI displays.
Right click on the Live Analysis panel on the OEE 2.0 Downtime Tab in the Production
Model Designer.
Provide a Name
Select the Period that the Live Analysis datapoints will return a value for. Valid options
are Shift, Day (Midnight), Day (Production), Start of Run, Top of Hour, Custom Period
Tag
Select the frequency for how often the tag values will be updated. Default value is 60
seconds. Minimum value is 10 seconds
You cannot select all Data Points in one Live Analysis. The maximum length string for
Data Points is 1024 characters
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7.19.1 Live Analysis Settings
Setting Description

Name
Period The duration of analysis can be set by Shift, Day (midnight), Day (production),
Start of Run, Top of Hour or Custom Period Tag.
Custom A tag can be assigned to define the start datetime for a custom period. The end
Period time will be the current time. It takes value in the date time data type. Example for
Tag a valid value for the custom period tag is: 2017/04/04 14:00:00
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Update The rate in seconds by which the live analysis is updated. The minimum update
Rate rate is 60 seconds.
Data Data points allows you to pick and choose the values you wish to access through
Points tags. See the table below for the listing of available data points.
7.19.2 Shift Data Points


Type
Management component or passed from the Shift Tag Collector
path

Day Begin
Date

Date
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Analysis Data Points and Settings are used by Live Analysis, the MES Analysis Selector
and MES Analysis Controller components, the MES Analysis Data Source for reporting and
the MES Analysis Settings object.

Type
Equipment
Equipment Int4 Integer value that determines the cell order of the equipment
Cell Order within the line. Is set to null for the line. Is set to 0 for first cell
within each cell group
Equipment String Name of the equipment as defined in the production model

Name
Equipment String Any note that has been recorded for this piece of equipment
Note through the Note tag collector path in the Production model
will be exposed here.
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Type
Operation equipment
Begin

Operation
Sequence

Path

Type
Execution Int8 Time taken to execute and update the Live Analysis. Used
Time (ms) mainly for performance debugging
Stamp
Infeed Units String See Infeed Units for more details

UUID

Units
Product String Product code currently being processed on this equipment

Code
Reject Units String See Reject Units for more details
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Type

Stamp

Type
Scale

Package Count
Scale
Outfeed-Material String Value of the default MES Counter used for OEE outfeed
Out count

The Cycle Time data points provides a number of metrics that can be used to measure the
amount of time required to produce one piece. It is often used to gain an understanding of
variations in production. Live Analysis provides Target, Normal, Overall and Precise Cycle
Time metrics.
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Type
Equipment\Cycle
Time
Count compare by.
Target Cycle Float8 Also known as Takt time, it is how often a piece must be
Time produced to meet customer demand. It is often used to
pace a production line, and it is a calculated number in
seconds.
Total Cycle Count String Total Cycle Count is accumulative, it is sum total of all the
cycle count.

Average Normal Float8 Average Normal cycle time in seconds for the time period
Cycle Time selected
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Type
Max Normal Float8 Max Normal cycle time in seconds for the time period
Cycle Time selected
Time selected
Normal Cycle Float8 Normal Cycle Time in seconds is the actual cycle ignoring
Time the equipment states like starved, blocked, etc.
Equipment\Cycle Overall Cycle Time is the cycle including states like

Time\Overall downtime, starved, blocked, etc.
Average Overall Float8 Average Overall cycle time in seconds for the time period
Cycle Time selected
Time selected
Time selected
Overall Cycle Float8 Overall Cycle Time in seconds is the cycle including states
Time like downtime, starved, blocked, etc.
Equipment\Cycle Precise Cycle Time is the cycle time ignoring all the
Time\Precise equipment states
Average Precise Float8 Average Precise cycle time in seconds for the time period
Cycle Time selected
Cycle Time selected
Time selected
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Type
Precise Cycle Float8 Precise cycle time in seconds excluding states like planned
Time downtime, unplanned downtime, starved and blocked.
Line Data Points


Type
Line
/Downtime
Line String Name of the equipment that is responsible for causing line
Downtime downtime
Equipment
Name

Equipment
Path

Event
Sequence

Downtime
Note

Downtime
Occurrence
Count
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Type
Downtime
Reason
1. When the line is down the Line Downtime
Reason is the same as the Line State
Name.
Reason is blank.
Downtime downtime reason. Line State name including State Class i.
Reason Path e. Default/Cell Faulted
Reason Split events
Line DateTime The time stamp for the equipment state change of the cell
Downtime group (sub line) or cell that caused the line down time
State Time even.
Stamp
Line
/Meantime
Line MTBF Float8 The calculated Meantime (minutes) Between Failure for the
selected period.
Refer to Setting Up Equipment States - Meantime Metrics
for more details.
Line Meantime Boolean Returns if Meantime metrics have been enabled for this
Metrics equipment.
Enabled
Line/Schedule
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Line Schedule Boolean True if this operation was scheduled

Available
Line Schedule Float8 Time in minutes for available production time adjusted for
Available Time line schedule availability and mode.
Line Standard String Amount of product that should have been produced based
Count on the line schedule available time and line standard rate
Count
Variance
Line Target String Amount of product that should have been produced based
Count on the line schedule available time and line schedule rate
Variance
Schedule Rate Float8 See Schedule Rate for more details
Line/State
Line State Float8 The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event duration in
Duration minutes.
Line State DateTime The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event begin date
Event Begin time.
Line State DateTime The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event end date
Event End time.

Event
Sequence
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Type
Name

Reason is the same as the state name.
Reason is blank.
Line State String The state override scope for a line or cell group (sub line).
Override See Setting Up Equipment - Override Scope for more
Scope details
Line State String The state override type for a line or cell group (sub line).
Override Type See Setting Up Equipment - Override for more details
Line State String The line or cell group (sub line) state type. See Setting Up
Type Equipment - State Type for more details
Line State Int4 The line or cell group (sub line) downtime state code. See
Value Setting Up Equipment - State Code for more details

Type
Equipment
/Mode

Equipment String Name of the current mode type. See Setting Up Equipment
Mode Type Modes for more details
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Type


Time
Mode Duration Float8 Duration of the current mode in minutes

Time
OEE Enabled Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled for more
details
Production Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled for more
Counts details
Enabled
Equipment
/State
Equipment Int4 The original value of equipment state tag collector before it
Original State is updated by using MES Value Editor component or
Value scripting

State Name

Equipment Boolean True is current downtime event has been split into multiple
State Split downtime events
Equipment String See Setting Up Equipment - State Type for more details
State Type
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Type

Time
State Duration Float8 Duration of current state in minutes

Time

Types
Equipment/Meantime
Equipment MTBF Float8 The Mean Time (minutes) Between Failure for the
selected period
Equipment Meantime Boolean True if Equipment Meantime Metrics are enabled

Metrics Enabled for the current equipment state

Point Types
Equipment
/General
Stamp

Stamp
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Point Types
Management component and defined for the current line or by
the value passed in the equipment shift tag collector

Text

of Month
of Week
of Year
Week of
Year

Month
Text

Month of
Year

Date
of Month
of Year
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Point Types

Stamp

Type
Equipment/OEE
OEE General Count Long Any count value other than infeed, outfeed, reject and
waste value for the selected time period
OEE Infeed Count Long Equipment infeed count value for the selected period

Equipment Path
OEE Outfeed Count Long Equipment outfeed count value for the selected period
OEE Outfeed Count String Outfeed count tag collector path

Equipment Path
OEE Reject Count Long Equipment reject count value for the selected period

period

period
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Target Changeover Float8 Amount of time in minutes set for Target Changeover.
Time See Changeover Duration for more details
Unplanned Float8 Unplanned Downtime duration (Double) for selected

Downtime period
Equipment/OEE
/Availability
Is Short Stop Boolean True if current equipment state is consider a shortstop.

See Short Stop Threshold for more details
Equipment/OEE
/Performance

Count
Equipment/OEE
/Quality
Setting Values
The analysis results that are returned can be modified through the use of settings. Setting
values provide a number of keywords as listed below.
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Settings like Enable Totalized Mode, Include Future, Last Values and Rollup Time
span is meant for analysis selector and not for live analysis
Date Format Date format fields can be customized with All Date Format =
this setting e.g. 'YYYY/MM/dd hh:mm:ss a' 2017/04/12
19:45:30
Enable This setting accumulates the count. Useful Not Enable

Totalized for charts where you wish to display the valid for Totalized
Mode accumulated production count over time Live Mode = True
Analysis
Include Allows for count values to be calculated in Not Include Future

Future the future. Useful for charts where you want valid for = True
to display target counts for future runs Live
Analysis
Last Values Only the latest values are shown. Not Last Values =
valid for True
Live
Analysis

Cap Cap = 100.0

Cap Cap = 100.0
Analysis
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the results and will increase the occurrence
count.
number of rows. 10
7.20 Analysis Data Points and Settings

Analysis Data Points and Settings are used by Live Analysis, the MES Analysis Selector and
MES Analysis Controller components, the MES Analysis Data Source for reporting and the
MES Analysis Settings object.
7.20.1 Equipment Data Points

Type
Equipment

Name
Note through the Note tag collector path in the Production model will
be exposed here.
Operation equipment
Begin
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Type

Operation
Sequence

Path

Type
Stamp

UUID

Units

Code

Stamp
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Type
7.20.2 Equipment Count Data Points

Type
Scale
Equipment Package Float8 See Package Count for more details

Count
Scale
Outfeed-Material String Value of the default MES Counter used for OEE outfeed
Out count
7.20.3 Equipment Cycle Time Data Points

variations in production. Live Analysis provides Target, Normal, Overall and Precise Cycle Time
metrics.
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Type
Equipment\Cycle
Time
Relative Cycle String Relative Cycle Count is how many occurred for the compare by.
Count
Target Cycle Float8 Also known as Takt time, it is how often a piece must be
Time produced to meet customer demand. It is often used to pace a
production line, and it is a calculated number in seconds.
Total Cycle Count String Total Cycle Count is accumulative, it is sum total of all the cycle
count.

Cycle Time selected
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Type
Max Normal Float8 Max Normal cycle time in seconds for the time period selected
Cycle Time
Min Normal Cycle Float8 Min Normal cycle time in seconds for the time period selected
Time
Normal Cycle Float8 Normal Cycle Time in seconds is the actual cycle ignoring the
Time equipment states like starved, blocked, etc.

Cycle Time selected
Max Overall Cycle Float8 Max Overall cycle time in seconds for the time period selected
Time
Min Overall Cycle Float8 Min Overall cycle time in seconds for the time period selected
Time
Overall Cycle Float8 Overall Cycle Time in seconds is the cycle including states like
Time downtime, starved, blocked, etc.
Cycle Time selected
Max Precise Float8 Max Precise cycle time in seconds for the time period selected
Cycle Time
Min Precise Cycle Float8 Min Precise cycle time in seconds for the time period selected
Time
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7.20.4 Line Data Points

The Line Data points returns data for the line regardless of the Equipment the Live Analysis has
been set up for.

Type
Line/Downtime
Line Downtime String Name of the equipment that is responsible for causing line
Equipment downtime
Name
Line Downtime String Production model equipment path for equipment that is
Equipment responsible for causing line downtime
Path
Line Downtime Int4 Every downtime event on the line is provided with an
Event incrementing sequence number
Sequence
Line Downtime String Note entered at the Line level

Note
Line Downtime Int4 Number of downtime events for the selected period.
Occurrence
Count
Line Downtime String The line or cell group (sub line) downtime reason.
Reason

Reason is the same as the Line State Name.
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Type
2. When the line is up the Line Downtime Reason

is blank.
Line Downtime String The full reason name for line or cell group (sub line) downtime
Reason Path reason. Line State name including State Class i.e. Default/Cell
Faulted
Line Downtime Boolean The line downtime reason split indicator. True is current
Reason Split downtime event has been split into multiple downtime events
Line Downtime DateTime The time stamp for the equipment state change of the cell
State Time group (sub line) or cell that caused the line down time even.
Stamp
Line/Meantime
selected period.
Refer to Setting Up Equipment States - Meantime Metrics for
more details.
Metrics equipment.
Enabled
Line/Schedule

Available
Line Schedule Float8 Time in minutes for available production time adjusted for line
Available Time schedule availability and mode.
Line Standard String Amount of product that should have been produced based on
Count the line schedule available time and line standard rate
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Type
Count Variance
Line Target String Amount of product that should have been produced based on
Count the line schedule available time and line schedule rate
Line Target String Variance between line scheduled count and line OEE outfeed
Count Variance count.
Line/State
Duration minutes.
Event Begin time.
Line State DateTime The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event end date time.
Event End

Event
Sequence
Name

2. When the line is up the Line Downtime Reason
is blank.
String
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Type
Line State The state override scope for a line or cell group (sub line). See
Override Scope Setting Up Equipment - Override Scope for more details
Line State String The state override type for a line or cell group (sub line). See
Override Type Setting Up Equipment - Override for more details
7.20.5 Equipment Mode & State Data Points

Type
Equipment
/Mode
Equipment String Name of the current mode. See Setting Up Equipment Modes
Mode Name for more details
Equipment Int4 Name of the current mode. See Setting Up Equipment Modes
Mode Value for more details

Time
Mode End Time DateTime End time of the current mode
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Type
details
Production Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled for more
Counts Enabled details
Equipment
/State
Equipment Int4 The original value of equipment state tag collector before it is
Original State updated by using MES Value Editor component or scripting
Value

State Name

State Type

Time
State End Time DateTime End time of the current state
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7.20.6 Equipment Meantime Data Points

Types
Equipment/Meantime
selected period
Equipment Meantime Boolean True if Equipment Meantime Metrics are enabled for
Metrics Enabled the current equipment state
7.20.7 Equipment General Data Points

Point Types
Equipment
/General
Stamp

Stamp
Management component and defined for the current line or by the
value passed in the equipment shift tag collector

Text

of Month
Int4 Int value of the current day of the week
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Point Types
Shift Day
of Week
of Year
Week of
Year

Month
Text

Month of
Year

Date
of Month
of Year

Stamp
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7.20.8 Equipment OEE Data Points

Type
Equipment/OEE

Equipment Path

Equipment Path
Planned Downtime Float8 Planned Downtime duration (Double) for selected period
Runtime Float8 Planned Downtime duration (Double) for selected period
Target Changeover Float8 Amount of time in minutes set for Target Changeover. See
Time Changeover Duration for more details
Unplanned Downtime Float8
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Type
Unplanned Downtime duration (Double) for selected

period
Equipment/OEE
/Availability

Equipment/OEE
/Performance

Count
Equipment/OEE
/Quality
7.20.9 Setting Values

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Date Format Date format fields can be customized with this All Date Format =
setting e.g. 'YYYY/MM/dd hh:mm:ss a' 2017/04/12
19:45:30
Enable This setting accumulates the count. Useful for Not Enable
Totalized charts where you wish to display the valid for Totalized Mode
Mode accumulated production count over time Live = True
Analysis
Include Allows for count values to be calculated in the Not Include Future =
Future future. Useful for charts where you want to valid for True
display target counts for future runs Live
Analysis
valid for True
Live
Analysis
OEE The maximum value calculated can be capped All OEE Availability
Availability with this setting Cap = 100.0
Cap
OEE The maximum value calculated can be capped All OEE

Performance with this setting Performance
Cap Cap = 100.0
OEE Quality The maximum value calculated can be capped All OEE Quality
Cap with this setting Cap = 100.0
Rollup Time If the time (seconds) between downtime events Not Rollup Time
Span is less than the rollup time and it is the same valid for Span = 30
equipment and reason, Live
Analysis
then it will rollup the event into one row in the
results and will increase the occurrence count.
Row Limit All Row Limit = 10
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The analysis can be limited to a certain number

of rows.
7.21 Tag Collector Types

Recall that production values such as equipment modes, states and counts are recorded 24/7.
If the recorded values need to be modified as production counts were off or the line mode was
captured as Maintenance when it should have been Production, these scripting functions or the
MES Value Editor component, can be used to correct the values.
The Tag Collector Types are used by the MES Value Editor component and the script functions
listed below to read and modify production values recorded via tag collector paths and by the
OEE engine.
Each tag collector type may have a different datatype and some tag collector types have a key
(where there is more than one stored value for the tag collector type). Examples of these would
be MES Counters, where the Tag Collector Type Equipment Count would have the default
Material Out and any other user added mes counter names. Additional Factors would also use
the key to distinguish between the user defined additional factors.
The Equipment State tag collector has an additonal parameter called the Auxiliary Value. The
getTagCollectorValue() and updateTagCollectorValue() have an overloaded function to handle
the auxiliary value name for this tag collector type.
7.21.1 Scripting Functions for Tag Collectors

system.mes.addTagCollectorValue
system.mes.addTagCollectorValues
system.mes.getTagCollectorDeltaValue
system.mes.getTagCollectorLastTimeStamp
system.mes.getTagCollectorLastValue
system.mes.getTagCollectorPreviousTimeStamp
system.mes.getTagCollectorPreviousValue
system.mes.getTagCollectorValue
system.mes.getTagCollectorValues
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValue
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system.mes.removeTagCollectorValues
system.mes.updateTagCollectorLastValue
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValue
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValues
Tag Data Key Auxiliary Value Description

Collector Type
Type
Equipment String Name of user defined N/A See Additional Factors

Additional additional Factors for more details
Factor
Equipment Long Name of user defined N/A Value of the MES

Count MES counters and the Counter as defined in the
default Material Out key. See MES Counters
for more details
Equipment Long N/A N/A See Analysis Datapoints

Cycle Count and Settings - Cycle
Count for more details
Equipment String N/A N/A Any downtime notes

Downtime added through the tag
Note collector or entered
through the OEE
Downtime Table
component
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See Infeed Count Scale

Infeed for more details
Count Scale
Equipment String N/A N/A See Infeed Units for more

Infeed Units details
Equipment Int4 N/A N/A See Setting Up

Mode Equipment Modes for
more details
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Collector Type
Type
Equipment String N/A N/A Unique Identifier for

Operation currently running
UUID operation
Equipment String N/A N/A See Outfeed Units for

Outfeed more details
Units
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See Package Count for

Package more details
Count
Equipment String N/A N/A Product code currently

Product being processed on this
Code equipment
Equipment String N/A N/A See Rate Period for more

Rate Period details
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See Reject Count Scale

Reject for more details
Count Scale
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See Reject Units for more

Reject Units details
Equipment String N/A N/A Amount of product that

Schedule should have been
Count produced (Target) based
on the schedule rate
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A Duration of scheduled run

Schedule
Duration
Float8 N/A N/A
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Collector Type
Type
Equipment See Schedule Rate for

Schedule more details
Rate
Equipment String N/A N/A The shift as defined in the

Shift Ignition Schedule
Management component
or passed to the Shift Tag
Collector
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See standard rate for

Standard more details
Rate
Equipment String N/A EquipmentUUID The unique identifier for

State the equipment
Equipment Int4 N/A State Equipment state value

State
Equipment Int4 N/A OriginalState The original equipment

State state before it was
updated
Equipment String N/A DifferedToUUID If the original

State EquipmentUUID is
changed using the
Downtime Table then the
new uuid is
DifferedToUUID
Equipment String N/A DifferedState If the original state is

State changed using the
Downtime Table then the
new state is DifferedState
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Collector Type
Type
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A Amount of time in

Target minutes set for Target
Changeover Changeover. See
Time Changeover Duration for
more details
Equipment String N/A N/A Work order processed on

Work Order this equipment
Line Infeed String N/A N/A Unique identifier for the

Count equipment where the line
Equipment infeed count came from
UUID
Line String N/A N/A Unique identifier for the

Outfeed equipment where the line
Count outfeed count came from
Equipment
UUID
7.22 Exporting the Production Model

Every production item in the production model (site, area, line, cell group, cell, location) is
considered by Ignition as a separate global resource. This allows multiple developers to be
working on different production item configurations at the same time as the Ignition lock
mechanism is by global resource.
7.22.1 Export Global

Ignition provides the ability to export global resources using the File > Export Global menu
item.
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The MES Production Model export screen flattens out the production model which can make it
difficult to select certain items particularly if different production items have the same name,
however this method works well when you need to export the entire production model from one
gateway to another.
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7.22.2 Copy and Paste

When you want to make a copy of a production item with associated production items beneath
it, you can right-click on the production item and select Copy, then select the production item
one level up from the copied production item, right-click and select Paste. This works at the
site, area, line, cell group, cell and location level, and also works when making a copy in the
same gateway or from one gateway to another gateway.
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7.22.3 Parameterized Tag Paths

When you have an implementation that has many identical production lines, the ability to copy
and paste along with Parameterized Tag Paths provides a fast method for duplicating lines with
dynamic binding to the tag source of data. By building a standard interface between the PLC
logic and ignition tag structure, you can configure once and rollout to many lines.
For more information, refer to the Parameterized Tag Paths help.
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8.1 OEE 2.0 Module
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8.1.1 What Is OEE?
OEE stands for Overall Equipment Effectiveness and is used to monitor manufacturing
effectiveness. The resulting OEE number, represented as a percentage, is generic and allows
comparisons across differing industries.
Efficiency is not simply the ratio of machine run time to scheduled time. Look at the situation of
your manufacturing line or process running at half speed with 0 downtime. This is truly only
50% efficient. Or what if 10% of the product being produced does not meet your minimum
quality and must be reworked. This equates to 90% efficient, which does not take into account
the effort to rework or the losses of raw material.
There are three factors, all represented as a percentage, taken into consideration for the final
OEE result:
OEE Availability
OEE Availability is the ratio between the actual run time and planned production time. The
planned production time does not included breaks, lunches and other pre-arranged time a
production line or process may be down.
Example: If a line is run for one 8 hour shift with two 15 minute breaks and one 30 minute
lunch, then the planned production time is 7 hours (determined from 8 hours - 15 minute break
- 15 minute break - 30 minute lunch). If during the production run, there are 25 downtime
events totaling to 45 minutes of downtime, then the run time is 6 hours and 15 minutes (derived
from 7 hours of scheduled time - 45 minutes). The OEE Availability of 89% is calculated by
actual run time divided by scheduled run time, or 6 hours 15 minutes divided by 7 hours.
OEE Performance
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OEE Performance
OEE Performance is the ratio between the actual number of units started (not the number that
have been produced) and the number of units that theoretically can be processed based on the
standard rate. The standard rate is the rate that the equipment is designed for. Performance is
not based on the number of units produced, but, on what the line was designed to process over
a given period of time.
Example: If a work cell is designed to process 10 units per minute we can calculate the
theoretical amount of units it can process in a given amount of time. Using the 6 hours and 15
minutes of actual run time from the above example, a total of 3750 units would be processed
(or started). Calculated by taking 6 hours and 15 minutes (375 minutes) times 10 units per
minute. If the actual number of units processed is 3000, then the OEE Performance is 80%
(calculated by 3000 / 3750).
OEE Quality
OEE Quality is the ratio between good units produced and the total units that were started.
Example: Taking the number of units produced from above of 3000, if 200 units were rejected
at the quality inspection station, then 2800 good units are produced. The OEE Quality is 93%
calculated from 2800 divided by 3000.
OEE
The final calculation is OEE = Availability x Performance x Quality.
Example: Using all the numbers from above, 89% x 80% x 93% = 66%.
This may seem like a low number but it is important to kept in mind that the OEE is not to be
compared to 100%. The OEE result from this production run is compared to other production
runs; however, using Sepasoft's OEE Downtime and Scheduling module allows much more
than just comparing OEE results between production runs. It allows you to compare OEE
results between operators, viscosity, mechanics, products, raw material vendors and any user
defined factor you can think of.
OEE is a well-established performance metric that takes into account Equipment Losses
usually broken into the categories of Availability Loss, Performance Loss, and Quality Loss. It
measures performance with respect to Planned Production Time.
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Applying OEE
OEE scores may be compared across divisions, sites, assets, or products and can be used to
compare production lines that produce different products and plants of different sizes in a
meaningful way. Even small increments in OEE can boost the efficiency of a manufacturing
plant and when combined with analytics such as SPC, will result in high performance.
Six Big Losses

To be able to better determine what is contributing to the greatest loss and so what areas
should be targeted to improve the performance, these categories (Availability, Performance and
Quality) have been subdivided further into what is known as the ‘Six Big Losses’ to OEE.
These are categorized as follows:
Availability Performance Quality
Planned Downtime Minor Stops Production Rejects
Breakdowns Speed Loss Rejects on Start up
What Is TEEP?
Where OEE represents the equipment efficiency during a production run, Total Effective
Equipment Performance (TEEP) represents the equipment utilization against a calendar period.
For example, 365 days a year, or 24 hours a day. It can also be thought of as asset utilization
and will help in the decision making process of purchasing new equipment.
The calculation for TEEP = Loading * OEE.
Loading
If a production line is scheduled for 5 days, 24 hours each day, over a 7 day period, then the
loading is 71% calculated by (5 x 24) / (7 x 24).
Example: During the same time period that was used to calculate the Loading, we will make
up an OEE result of 82%. The actual OEE value used must be the OEE result for all production
runs of the same calendar time period that were used to calculate the Loading value.
TEEP is 71% * 82% = 58%
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Downtime Tracking
OEE provides a method to monitor the efficiency of your production facility and tracking
downtime provides information of where to focus efforts to improve efficiency. Think of it this
way, if your production line typically runs at 69% OEE, what actions do you take to increase it?
OEE alone doesn't tell you what factors are preventing your efficiency from being higher than
69%.
In the simplest form, downtime tracking will identify the production cell (machine or process)
that is preventing your production line from producing product. This can be done manually, but
history has shown that manually collected downtime information is inaccurate. In addition, if it is
manually collected on paper log sheets, then someone has to further enter the details into a
program or spreadsheet to be able to organize it into actionable information used to focus your
efforts to make improvements. Putting recording inaccuracies, extra labor and typos aside, by
the time the information is available, it is old.
Tracking downtime automatically or semi-automatically solves the issues associated with
manual tracking. In a perfect world, monitoring all downtime reasons automatically is the ideal
solution. But in the real world, this can be difficult, pricey, or just not practical. For this reason, it
is important for downtime tracking software to support an automatic reason detection with a
manual override.
For example: if an operator presses the stop button because they see a bottle laying on its side
feeding into a filler, then the only automatic reason that can be detected is "operator pressed
stop button". Now the operator should be able to override this reason with more specific
information.
Once the period of time that production cells were not producing product and the associated
reasons are recorded, analyzing the summary of the reasons will identify where effort should be
focused to improve efficiency.
8.1.2 Features
Improving production efficiency is the key to increasing profit and reducing capital expenditure.
It can make the difference competitively, however, it can also be very challenging because it
requires more than just installing software. Improving efficiency requires commitment from
management, maintenance, production and IT departments, as well as integration, training,
actions to reduce downtime and new operational procedures. The OEE 2.0 module helps drive
your continuous improvement initiatives by giving you the tools and access to data to diagnose
the inefficiencies within your production.
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The first step in improving efficiency is knowing where you are starting from. Think of it like
improving the gas mileage of your car. You must start by determining your current gas mileage
before you can begin making changes to improve your mileage. Once you know your existing
OEE and have tracked the causes of downtime, then you can finish the process and start fixing
the sources of your production inefficiencies.
The OEE Module combines Production Scheduling, Run Control, automated real-time line
status, production counts tracking, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) calculations to
give manufacturers and operations managers a robust software package for production
schedule planning and automating the measurement of operational efficiency in order to help
drive continuous improvement initiatives.
It is not necessary to use all the features that we provide. We packaged them together because
the combination provides the best tools for the improvement of production efficiency. If we only
track downtime, we would not see the full picture as downtime only tells us if a machine is
running, not if the machine is actually producing a quality product. If we only track OEE, we
would know whether efficiency is lower than normal, but not why or what actions to take to
improve it. Inefficiencies can also result from ineffective procedures or a lack of
communications between departments. This is where the scheduling helps by providing current
schedule information to all associated departments, improving communication and reducing
unnecessary delays. The OEE Downtime and Scheduling Module allows you to see the whole
picture, resulting in the improvement of your production in every aspect.
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Real-Time Efficiency Management

OEE, downtime and production data is displayed in real time, empowering front line operators
and supervisors to respond to real-world situations as they are happening today, not last week.
Real-time management communication between the enterprise and plant floor helps facilities
accomplish continuous improvement initiatives, as well as business strategies such as LEAN
and Six Sigma. OEE calculations monitor manufacturing effectiveness and allows comparisons
across plants.
Automatic and Manual Entry

Data is automatically captured from devices and recorded via OPC tags rather than relying on
manual entry and interpretation by production staff. As an added benefit, valuable man hours
will be reduced for data entry, and can be utilized elsewhere. Efficiency is not simply the ratio of
machine run time to scheduled time. Look at the situation of your manufacturing line or process
running at half speed with 0 downtime. This is truly only 50% efficient. Or what if 10% of the
product being produced does not meet your minimum quality and must be reworked. This
equates to 90% efficient, which does not take into account the effort to rework or the losses of
raw material.
Improvements over OEE 1.0 Module

The new OEE 2.0 module adds new features and enhancement over the original OEE 1.0
module. Those new features are detailed below.
Shift Management
Identifying the current Shift can now be tied into the Ignition Shift Schedule Management
System, where custom shifts can be defined for daily, weekly or rotating schedules. If the
Ignition Shift Schedule Management System does not support your needs or is not required, we
now provide the hooks so you can tie current production into a custom shift scheduling solution
.
Refer to Shift Configuration for more details.
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Production Scheduling
The Scheduler is now based on the same components as the Track and Trace module
providing Work Order Drag and Drop capability, Auto-Delay feature, custom categories (hold
schedule) and routes.
Refer to Detailed Production Scheduling for more details.
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Equipment Modes
In manufacturing, it is fairly common for a production line to be running, but not actually
producing parts or finished goods as part of a work order or product code run. Examples of this
may be when the line is being run during scheduled maintenance to verify work has been
performed to a satisfactory level. There are times when a line may be running as part of new
product introduction or testing, or times when operator training is occurring. When the line is
getting ready for a production run, there may be a period of time that the line is in a changeover
or setup mode, and there may be times during a production run, when the line mode changes
back to setup say after a fault, and material has to be run back through the extruder cell. Modes
provide a more logistical / planning / scheduling view of what is being asked of the equipment,
rather than the Equipment State that provides actual status of the equipment.
In OEE 2.0, it is now possible to define modes that the line or equipment may be in and you
can define whether production counts should be included during these modes and used in OEE
calculations. Modes allows for a more granular analysis of equipment utilization; how much
time does a line spends in maintenance, training, changeover, setup, while still allowing the
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equipment states of running, blocked, idle, faulted to be captured. As production counts and
equipment cycles are captured in all modes, you can still use these counters to determine run
hours on equipment, strokes on die sets etc., that may drive maintenance scheduling and other
activities.
Default Equipment Modes are provided for IDLE, CHANGEOVER, PRODUCTION,
MAINTENANCE, TRAINING, TESTING. Custom modes can also be added.
Refer to Setting Up Equipment Modes for more details.
Equipment States
Equipment States represent the status of the line or cells within a line that provide an indication
of whether the equipment is off-line, idle, running, faulted, blocked, starved, in CIP etc. It is
entirely separate from the equipment mode, which provides a more logistics/scheduling view of
equipment. The equipment status will generally come from a plc tag that provides real-time
state information of the equipment, but can really come from any source that can populate an
ignition tag. This allows for manual entry screens of operator input equipment state or data
parsed from a flat file entry.
Equipment States (formerly known as Downtime events) can now be grouped, allowing multiple
states to be considered as Running by OEE i.e. Loading, heating, molding Running. No need
to force your equipment state to 1 or group a bunch of states into one value. True equipment
state is now captured and stored allowing for greater cycle time analysis.
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In OEE 1.0, equipment states were configured in the production model designer for each line
and cell. In OEE 2.0, equipment states can be defined in the client using the Equipment
Manager component, and a common set of equipment states (class) can be used across a set
of lines and equipment.
Machine State can now be configured to be Operator Selectable - REQUIRED when you
require an operator to select the actual cause or add a note for a certain event. Downtime table
component will flag the events that need to be over-ridden. User roles can also be configured
on who can select operator selectable reasons.
Refer to Setting Up Equipment States for more details.
Downtime Detection Modes

The OEE engine provides a number of ways to determine how line downtime was caused. If
you have a single cell for your line, you can use Line State to have a single state tag determine
if the line is running or faulted. When a line consists of multiple cells each performing a process
on material, Initial Reason and Key Reason Downtime Detection Methods can be used to
determine which cell is causing the line to be down. In OEE 2.0, Key Reason Detection Method
now supports placing a primary cell anywhere within a line.
Refer to Downtime Detection Mode for more details.
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Work-Center and Sub-Line OEE Operation

Not all manufacturing processes fit perfectly into providing a Single Line OEE Metric, such as
complex work-center type operations or production lines with multiple sub-lines feeding in or
out to a main line. OEE 2.0 adds support to define sub-lines with their own downtime detection
method, equipment modes and states. Sub-lines can inherit their schedule from the main line,
but can also run independently.
Running Changeovers, Data Capture and Runtime Monitoring

Never stop another production run to switch over products. OEE 2.0 supports the
running changeover in multiple products.
Equipment Mode, State, counts, shift and standard rate tags are always monitored and
recorded. Never lose production data again because a run wasn’t scheduled.
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You can now create multiple 'live’ OEE values for user defined time periods. How often
these values are updated is now user configurable and uses an optimized cache to
provide real-time values that can be displayed for run-time monitoring. Users will now be
able to see real-time OEE metrics and production counts updated as often as they want.
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Powerful New Analysis Engine

New analysis engine is simplified and optimized to provide faster, more powerful analytics
aggregating data from all MES sources as well as any custom value sources. OEE analysis
now occurs on-the-fly and can be shared with other systems and web reporting tools using built-
in system functions. Criteria can be changed to reflect the OEE based on your selection. Stored
analysis now supports user security and ability to promote reports to the public domain.
Built-in system functions now provide a scripting method for running a stored analysis and
pushing that data out to a user configured database table. This can be done from a gateway
timer, tag change event, etc. or through a web service call to allow the sharing of OEE analysis
with other systems and Company Web Reporting tools.
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Designer Enhancements
The production model is now saved as individual project resources for each production
item, allowing for faster saves and multiple developers making changes at the same
time.
Production items can also be moved between gateways without losing their identity.
OEE data collection continues uninterrupted even while saving the production model.
OPC production tags are replaced by the MES Tag Provider and Live Analysis that
allows you to define the real-time tag data that you need
Configurable MES Backup options will allow you to select and transfer product codes,
work orders, operations etc.
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8.1.3 Framework
The OEE 2.0 Module framework shares a number of common MES components, scripting
functions and objects that are also used by the Track & Trace Module. This commonality
provides a seamless integration between the two modules when a project implementation
requires Production Control, Lot Tracking, Inventory Management, Production Scheduling, OEE
Analysis and Downtime Tracking.
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OEE 2.0 Framework Diagram

The framework consists of...
Ignition Gateway MES Settings
Production Model
Components
OEE
Common MES
Scripting Functions
OEE
MES
Work Order
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Analysis
Objects
OEE Objects
MES Objects
MES Tag Provider (Live Analysis)
MES Database Tables
8.1.4 Equipment Configuration
Setting Up Production Lines for OEE

There are several steps that need to take place in order to configure the OEE module to be
able to provide accurate production count and OEE metrics, as well as schedule Production
and Maintenance Work Orders if required.
1. Model the production line(s) in the Production Model Designer
2. Add Additional Factors
3. Add Machine Modes and States in the Equipment Manager
4. Create Product Codes (Material Definitions) and add Product Code Line Configuration
information such as Standard Rate in the Material Manager
In the Equipment Configuration section of the manual, we will deal with these steps.
In this section
Modelling the Production Line

How you model a production line in the Production Model will be dependent upon the following
factors:
Type of Line (single machine, simple contiguous process, parallel processes, shared
cells across lines, complex sub-lines, primary cells, cell groups with cell groups)
Line Downtime Determination (When is the line considered to be down? All cells, any
cells, particular cell)
How production is scheduled (if parts of a line are scheduled separately from each
other, then they may be considered two separate lines)
Interface to cell (if a cell has no real-time accessible interface, its state and output may
be combined with an adjacent cell)
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The importance of modelling the line correctly based on the above factors will drive the usability
and usefulness of any production data or metrics generated. If a production line of many cells is
modeled simply as a single cell, then features provided by the OEE module such as downtime
detection methods, cell cycle time, aggregation of machine states by cell, and visual aspects of
the OEE components such as the OEE Time chart will all be diminished. Forcing management
to schedule production runs on multiple lines that they did not do prior to the OEE
implementation, as well as only allowing a single scheduled run on a a set of cells where
traditionally multiple schedules existed are signs that the model may not be correct.
In modelling the Line, you will create a Production Model in the Designer that
Defines your Enterprises Sites, Areas, Lines and Cells
Sets up Line Downtime Detection Method to define how line downtime is determined
Connects states and counts from the equipment plc interface to the production model
What Is The Production Model?

When any of the core MES modules (OEE, SPC, Recipe, T&T) are installed, the
Production Model is added to the Global project resources in the Project Browser window
of the Ignition Designer. The Production Model allows you to define your manufacturing
process in a tree view form and provides an organized way to configure, control, and
analyze your manufacturing activities. It provides the foundation on which the MES
modules are built.
Storage Zones and Storage Units. Typically, Lines and Cells are used to represent
machinery or equipment where a process occurs transforming raw materials into sub-
assemblies or finished goods. Storage Zones and Storage Units are typically used to
define where to get or store material.
Lines and Cells defined in the production model should be considered to be equipment that
is bolted to the floor and has conduit running to it. Mobile equipment such as pallets, bins,
dies used for pressing, etc. are not defined in the production model, but configured in the
MES Management screen as Supplemental Equipment (Track & Trace only).
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Below are the different types of Production Items that can be added to the production
model.

Item
Enterprise The enterprise is the highest level of the production All

model and typically represents a manufacturing
company. You can rename the Enterprise production
item to your companies name. You can only have one
Enterprise item in the Production Model.
Site A site is a fixed geographical production location that is All

part of an enterprise. Separating your enterprise into
multiple production sites allows for comparing OEE,
downtime and production information between them.
Area An area is a physical or logical grouping of production All

lines.
Line A line is a collection of one or more cells and/or cell All

groups that work together to perform a sequence of
process steps. Typically, the product flows from one cell
or cell group to the next in sequence until the product, or
sub assembly, being produced is complete.
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Item
Understanding how Operations schedules or controls a

production run will help in determining whether cells
should be grouped into a line or be considered lines
themselves.
Location A location item is the place where a sample is collected. SPC

This can be placed under an area or a line.
Cell Group A cell group contains two or more cells. Typically, these All
cells occur at the same time in the sequence of the line
instead of one after another, causing the cell group to act
as a single sub process or step within the production.
Cell The cell is a single machine, sub process or step All

required in the manufacture of a product. The product
may be a hard product such as used in packaging,
adding liquid or powder, etc. Packaging machines are a
common example, but a cell applies to processes also.

Zone
Storage A storage unit located inside of a storage zone. For T&T

Unit example, you may have a warehouse with bay 1 to 5.
Configuring the Production Model

The production model is configured within the Ignition designer and is accessed by
selecting the Production node under Global in the project browser. From here your
enterprise, site, area(s), line(s) and line cell(s), line cell group(s), storage zone(s) and
storage unit(s) can be added, renamed and deleted.
It is extremely important to understand production OPC values have an OPC item

path that matches the layout of the production model and that renaming
production items can cause Ignition tags associated with a production item to stop
being updated.
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Adding a New Production Item

Renaming a Production Item

To rename a production item, right-click on it and select Rename, then enter the new
name.
instance of a production item and disables the old production item. This is
important to note as data captured against that production item will not be
accessible to the newly renamed production item. Spend the time to get the
Production Item named correctly at the beginning of the project.
Deleting a Production Item

To remove an existing production item, right-click on the item and select the Delete menu
item. A window will appear confirming that you permanently want to delete the production
item.
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Delete a Cell

item.
production model.
If you are copying a line, select the line before copying it. When you paste it, select the
area in which to the create a copy of that line.
Good Practice
model on the production server without scheduling with Operations and having
the system backed up.
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Production Item General Settings

The general settings are accessed by selecting the desired production item and selecting
the General tab.
Setting Description
Enabled By default, the production item is enabled. It can be disabled by un-

checking the Enabled setting and saving the project. This will stop the track
and trace, OEE, downtime, SPC, recipe and scheduling modules from
using the area and any other production items that are underneath it.
OPC Production Tags

settings and current state of those production items is available through the Production
OPC Server. It is added automatically when MES Modules are installed. When the
production items are added, removed or modified, the changes will be reflected in the
Production OPC Server when the project is saved in the designer.
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Demo OPC Values
Using OPC Production Tags in Your Project

Before Production OPC Server tags can be used in your project windows, transaction
groups etc., they must be added to the Ignition SQLTags. This is done in the designer by
selecting the SQLTag Browser and clicking on the OPC icon. This will cause the OPC
Browser to appear. Next, drill down in the Production node within the OPC Browser. Drag
the desired Production OPC Values over to the SQLTag Browser as shown.
When writing to OPC values that are related to production model settings, the
new value is not retained upon restarting. This is because production model
settings are saved in the Ignition project and is only saved when done so in the
designer.
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Setting Up Production Counters

In order to be able to calculate OEE Performance and OEE Quality, we need to provide at a
minimum two counts, either outfeed and waste count, or infeed and outfeed counts at the line
level. If all three counters are available for a line, then additional metrics can be generated such
as actual transit time or accumulation (WIP). The following section provide specific details on
adding Infeed, Outfeed and Waste Counters which are handled through the MES Counters in
the Production Model Designer.
MES Counters
production runs.

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Adding MES Counter

Counter Name
Counter Description
Enabled
SQL Tag
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Roll Over
32700 32700 0 32700 + 32768 * 0
32750 32750 0 32700 + 32768 * 0
32918 150 1 150 + 32768 * 1
33068 300 1 300 + 32768 * 1
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Store Rate
recorded.
Counter Kind
Infeed
Outfeed
Reject
General
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Count Mode
Roll Over
Actual
Positive Change
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Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
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Production Count Scenarios

There are a number of ways that production counts can be captured for a line.
Understanding how to capture, what to capture and the ways that production counts
can be captured is an important step in configuring the production model to ensure
that we obtain accurate OEE metrics. The video discusses a number of scenario's
regarding how production counts can be configured and tracked.
Sources Of Production Counts

There are different sources to read the production counts. With the OEE Downtime
Module, production counts can come from the PLC, a database, manually entered,
barcode reads and so on. The video discusses a number of common sources for
production counts.
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Best Practices for Production Counters

Tags are required from the lines devices that will provide the counts needed. These count tags
are known as Raw Counts.
The term Raw Count is used because it is a relative production count. It just starts at
zero and counts up to a rollover value, typically 32767, where it becomes zero again.
The OEE module calculates the actual production count from raw count. This
eliminates having to reset the value in the PLC, or other device, at the beginning of a
production run. As a result, the programming that is required in the PLC, or other
device is simplified. It also eliminates problems typically associated with reset
handshaking and production runs that exceed the limits of PLC counters. For an OEE
tracking system to be accurate, it must withstand communication errors power
outages, etc. By using raw counts that rollover and let the OEE module handle the
actual production count, the system is robust. Besides that, it is just less PLC
programming that has to be done and tested .
The OEE Engine calculates a Relative Production Count based on the beginning value of the
Raw Count tag at the start of the run.
For example, if the Outfeed Count tag value is 100 at the start of the run, 100 becomes the
baseline value.
Relative Production Count value will be calculated as Raw Count current value - Raw Count
baseline value throughout the run.
Handling Rollovers
Max Raw Count
Each of the Counters, Infeed, Outfeed and Waste can have a Max Raw Count value defined to
handle a rollover or overflow condition. Based on the datatype of the tag within the plc, the
rollover will occur when the maximum value the register can handle has been exceeded and
the next increment resets its value to 0.
DataType Bits Max Value
Signed Integer 31 2147483648
Unsigned Integer 32 4294967296
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Depending on the age of the PLC and the register type used, the rollover count may be much
lower. 215 = 32,768.
The Max Raw Count setting handles the rollover by adding the value defined for the Max Raw
Count to the value of the Relative Production Count whenever a rollover condition occurs.
Example
if Max Raw Count is set to 32,767 and the Raw Outfeed Count tag value changes
from 32,765 to 5, the Relative Production Count recorded by the OEE Engine will be
5 + 32,767 (Max Raw Count).
This works the same if Max Raw Count is set to 0 or to 1... the Relative Production
Count recorded by the OEE Engine will be Raw Outfeed Count tag value + Max
Raw Count.
Non-Resetable Counters
The counters coming from the PLC must be non-resetable from the HMI or by an operator as
we cannot control when an operator might chose to reset a production or shift counter . If the
value suddenly changes from say 100 to 0, the OEE engine will assume that a rollover has
occurred and the production count recorded will be in-correct.
Ideally, you will have or create lifetime counters within the plc logic to manage production
counts. The occurrence of a rollover should be an infrequent occurrence. In this case, you can
set the Max Raw Count value to be the max value for the count tags coming from the plc when
those counters tags are non-resetable.
If the lifetime counters are functioning correctly, if the plc logic has been written correctly so that
a count tag does not yield an invalid value halfway through the scan, and if the device
connection is solid, then the Max Raw Count will handle the rollover correctly. Otherwise, you
may see large jumps throughout your production run and your production count will be wrong.
In that case, having a Max Raw Count of 0 will allow for sloppy plc code and poor device
connection, but it will not handle the rollover when it occasionally occurs.
Count Validation Techniques

The Production Model Count fields for Infeed, Outfeed and Waste can be bound directly to a
count tag from a PLC. However, a good practice is to use an expression tag to bind a tag to the
Raw Count coming from the PLC and to then use a Tag Change Event to validate the count
before passing it to a memory tag associated to the production count in the Production Model.
This provides the flexibility of deriving a calculated value if the count is variable (see section on
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Variable Production Count below) as well as allowing for count validation prior to passing the
value to the production model. In the code example, we are checking the tag quality to
minimize issues caused by OPC connection issues. we are also checking to ensure the count
value is not negative. The validation you provide is up to you. the Tag Change event makes it
possible.
Tag Change Event Count Validation
if not (initialChange) and currentValue.quality.isGood() and

currentValue.value > 0:
system.tag.write("[.]OEE Total Outfeed Count", currentValue.
value)
High Volume Manufacturing

If your line is a high volume manufacturing process, where rollovers may be a common
occurrence, it is possible to implement counters that are only resetable by the OEE module.
In the Advanced tab of the Production Model at the Enterprise level, we can define scripts that
occur on process segment 'Begin' and 'End' events. These events are generated by the
production model. These events could be used to reset the production counters at the end of
each run. That would most likely eliminate rollovers from ever occurring, in which case Max
Raw Count could be left at 0.
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Variable Production Count

You may have a Production count coming from a PLC that provides strokes from a Stamping
Press but you want to count the # of pins produced and the # of pins is dependent upon the Die
being used in the Stamping Press. In this case, the Max Raw Count at the Production Count
level will not help you as it becomes variable.
The Infeed Scale parameter in the Material Manager and the Infeed Scale Tag path allows you
to set the scaling factor for the count.
Adding Additional Factors
Properties
Name designer.
Read
Only
String
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Read
Factor This reflects the Factor SQLTag setting that additional factor is
Only
Example
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Setting Up Equipment Modes

In manufacturing, it is fairly common for a production line to be running, but not actually
producing parts or finished goods as part of a work order or product code run. Examples of this
may be when the line is being run during scheduled maintenance to verify work has been
performed to a satisfactory level. There are times when a line may be running as part of new
product introduction or testing, or times when operator training is occurring. When the line is
getting ready for a production run, there may be a period of time that the line is in a changeover
or setup mode, and there may be times during a production run, when the line mode changes
back to setup say after a fault, and material has to be run back through the extruder cell.
In OEE 2.0, it is now possible to define modes that the line or equipment may be in and you
can define whether production counts should be included during these modes and used in OEE
calculations. Modes allows for a more granular analysis of equipment utilization; how much
time does a line spends in maintenance, training, changeover, setup, while still allowing the
equipment states of running, blocked, idle, faulted to be captured. As production counts and
equipment cycles are captured in all modes, you can still use these counters to determine run
hours on equipment, strokes on die sets etc., that may drive maintenance scheduling and other
activities.
Default Equipment Modes are provided for IDLE, CHANGEOVER, PRODUCTION,

MAINTENANCE, TRAINING, TESTING. Custom modes can also be added.
The OEE Equipment Manager component is used to change equipment mode class, state and
schedule.
The mode the equipment is automatically derived based on the settings as defined in the OEE
Material Manager when a production run is started through the OEE Run Director or MES
Schedule View component. The current mode can also be overridden by passing a tag value
through the mode tag collector. See OEE 2.0 Downtime Tab - Equipment Mode for more
details.
Equipment Mode Class

It is possible to create Equipment Mode classes that contains a set of Equipment Modes. The
Equipment Mode class contains a number of pre-defined modes that you can use for all your
Lines or equipment. By default, we provide you with the Default Equipment Mode Class that
contains the following Equipment Modes....
IDLE
CHANGEOVER
PRODUCTION
MAINTENANCE
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TRAINING
TESTING
You can add or modify the equipment modes in the default class or create your own equipment
mode class.
Adding and Editing an Equipment Mode Class

Select the production model item for which the equipment mode class is to be changed.
Click on the change button next to the equipment mode class.
The Equipment Mode List window appears. Click on Equipment Modes and select the
New Equipment Mode Class.
At the Equipment Mode Class level, Edit, Delete, Copy, Paste and Export operations
are available. At the Equipment Mode level, only Paste, Import and Export
operations are available.
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Enter a name for the Equipment Mode Class and assign security roles you who can
modify this Equipment Mode Class.
Click Save.
We cannot add an equipment mode class to an existing equipment mode class, but
we can add an equipment state class to an existing equipment state class.
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Adding and Editing Equipment Modes for an Equipment Mode Class

Select the Equipment Mode Class you wish to modify and click on the New Equipment
Mode to add a new Mode.
Select the Equipment Mode you wish to modify and click on the Edit to change the
Mode.
The Edit Equipment mode slide out will appear.

Enter a name for the mode and select the type of mode. Valid mode types are...
Production
Idle
Changeover
Maintenance
Other
Disabled
Associate a code with the Maintenance Mode. This is used if you drive the mode of the
equipment through a tag.
Select whether production counts during this mode are collected
Select whether counts and status during this mode are included in OEE calculations
Click Save
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Code
Enter in the integer value for this equipment state. This will generally align with the status code
value from the plc.
Assigned Codes
The Assigned Codes list provide a view of all codes that have already been assigned
Include in OEE / Include Production Counts

Two check boxes are provided that modify how Modes are considered by the OEE Engine. The
following table provides valid settings for these two check boxes
Include Include Description

In OEE Production
Counts
Use for modes such as cleaning or testing, where OEE and

production counts are irrelevant
Use for modes such as Changeover or Setup, where production

counts are still required but downtime etc. should not be included in
OEE calculations for the line
This is not a valid selection as production counts are required for

OEE Performance and Quality Metrics
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Include Include Description

In OEE Production
Counts
Use for mode such as Production where production counts and OEE
data is required
Delete Equipment Mode

Click on the Equipment Mode to be deleted and select Delete.
Copy and Paste Equipment Mode

Select the Equipment Mode to be copied and click Copy.
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Select the Equipment Mode Class to which the mode is copied and click Paste.
Expand the destination folder to see the pasted equipment mode.
Export Equipment Modes

Select Equipment Modes and Click Export.
A file save dialgo box will appear allowing you to select where to store the xml file.
Import Equipment Modes

Select Equipment Modes and Click Import.
Select the file to be imported and Click Open.
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Setting Up Equipment States

Equipment States represent the status of the line or cells within a line that provide an indication
of whether the equipment is off-line, idle, running, faulted, blocked, starved, in CIP etc. It is
entirely separate from the equipment mode, which provides a more logistics/scheduling view of
equipment. The equipment status will generally come from a plc tag that provides real-time
state information of the equipment, but can really come from any source that can populate an
Ignition tag. This allows for manual entry screens of operator input equipment state or data
parsed from a flat file entry.
Equipment States (formerly known as Downtime events) can now be grouped, allowing multiple
states to be considered as Running by OEE i.e. Loading, heating, molding Running. No need
to force your equipment state to 1 or group a bunch of states into one value. True equipment
state is now captured and stored allowing for greater cycle time analysis.
Equipment states allows for the tracking of specific events that may prevent a line or cell from
running. Some reasons are considered causes of line downtime where others are not. As an
example, if a cell on a production line becomes blocked as the outfeed from it backs up and
there is no room to discharge product it will stop. In this example, it is simply normal operation
for the cell and not the cause of the production line not producing product. A cell further down
the line is the cell preventing the production line from producing product. Other downtime
reasons may be planned. Any time that the production line is scheduled around breaks,
lunches, safety meetings, disabled shifts, etc., is planned and will not count against the
production line OEE Availability.
The OEE Equipment Manager component is used to change equipment mode class, state and
schedule.
The current state is captured from equipment via tag values passed to the state tag collector in
the production model. Refer to OEE 2.0 Downtime Tab - Equipment State for more details.
Line Downtime Versus Cell Downtime

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Line Downtime Versus Cell Downtime

It is important to understand the difference between line downtime and cell downtime. Line
downtime, which are downtime reasons that prevent the production line from producing
product, is typically used to focus on improving OEE. Cell downtime is used to look at trends
and detect maintenance issues before they cause line downtime. Consider a production line
that has 25 cells. If 5 of the cells are down all at the same time for unrelated reasons and only
one of them is preventing product from being produced on the line there will be a lot of noise
(extra irrelevant data) to weed through. Also, if a faster downstream cell stops, restarts and
catches up, it may never affect the production of the line as a whole. The OEE Downtime
Module provides the best of both worlds and tracks both line downtime and cell downtime.
After an automatic reason has been triggered, the operator can override it with a more specific
reason. Both are logged and can be viewed in analysis and reporting. For details about how to
disable manual override see the Editable property in the Down Time Table section.
Obtaining Status Values for Cells on a Production Line
The OEE module determines the equipment state from a single numeric integer value. Single
numeric values are stable and can only represent one state. There is no limit to the number of
equipment states that can be defined other than by the maximum numeric value your PLC can
handle.
When the OEE module detects a production line or cell state change, it will lookup the
downtime reason from the state value. If communication to the PLC fails, in the case when an
electrical connection is shut off, the production line or cell state is replaced with 0. If this
happens during a production run, it will count as downtime if configured as such.
Adding and Editing Equipment State Classes

Select the production model item for which the equipment state class is to be changed.
Click on the change button next to the equipment state class.
The Equipment State List window appears.
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We can add an equipment state class to an existing equipment state class, creating
nested state classes.
At the Equipment State Class level, Edit, Delete, Copy, Paste and Export operations
are available. At the Root level, only Paste, Import and Export operations are
available.
Click on either an existing Equipment State or the Equipment States and then select
the New Equipment State Class.
Provide a name for the new State Class and assign security roles for who can modify
this State Class.
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Adding and Editing Equipment States for an Equipment State Class

Adding - Select the Equipment State Class you wish to modify and click on the New
Equipment State to add a new state.
Editing - Select the Equipment State you wish to modify and click on the Edit to change
the State.
If you expand the Equipment State Class folder you can see the existing states.
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The Edit Equipment State slide out editor allows you to change the properties of the
selected Equipment State.
Add or change the Name, Type, Code, and Operator Selection Properties and click
Save.
State Type
Valid State Types are...
Unplanned Downtime
Planned Downtime
Blocked
Starved
Running
Idle
Disabled
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Code
Enter in the integer value for this equipment state. This will generally align with the status code
value from the plc.
Assigned Codes
The Assigned Codes list provide a view of all codes that have already been assigned
Short Stop Threshold

Enter in a time value in seconds for how long a state must persist for before it considered to be
in this. The Short Stop Threshold is not used for states of state type RUNNING.
Enable Meantime Metrics

When enabled, this state will be included in the calculation of Mean Time Between Failure
(MTBF), when this state is responsible for causing a line downtime event.
Override
The Override property defines if it is possible for a operator to override the equipment state
through the Downtime Table Editor component. Valid options are...
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Optional - Operator can select a different state based on the Scope setting
Prohibited - Operator cannot change this equipment state
Required - Operator is required to select a state based on the Scope setting for this
equipment state
Scope
The scope setting is used by the Override setting to provide a set of operator selectable
equipment states. Valid Options are....
Detected Equipment State - operator can only select from list of equipment states for the
equipment (cell)
Any Equipment State - operator can select from list of equipment states for any piece of
equipment (cell) on the Line
Sub State - operator can only select from list of sub states created under this Equipment
State
Sub States
It is possible to create Equipment States under Equipment States. These are known as Sub
States and can be used to group States together that can be used with the Scope Function to
allow operators to select specific states (or Downtime reasons) based on the original equipment
state.
Example
Equipment state for a stamping Press comes through as 'Quality Issue'. Scope for 'Quality
Issue' is set to 'Sub-State' and Override is set to 'Required'. Whenever a 'Quality issue' state
occurs on the Stamping Press that causes a Line downtime event, the operator will be
prompted and required to select one of the sub-state reasons such as 'O2 Deviation', 'Wrong
Color' or 'Burr on Mold'
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Delete Equipment State

Click on the Equipment State to be deleted and click Delete.
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Copy and Paste Equipment State

Select the Equipment State to be copied and click Copy.
Select the Equipment State Class to which the state is to be copied to and click Paste.
Expand the destination folder to see the copied equipment state.
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Export and Importing Equipment States

Select the root Equipment States to export all Equipment State Classes and States or
select a specific Equipment State Class and Click Export.
A file Save dialog box will open allowing you to select where to store the file.
Select Equipment States or a specific State Class and Click Import.
Select the xml file to be imported and Click Open.
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Script Functions Associated with Equipment Configuration

This section includes references and examples of using script function to make configuration
changes to equipment.
system.mes.getCurrentEquipmentStates
system.mes.getEquipmentModeHistory
system.mes.getEquipmentModeOptions
system.mes.getEquipmentScheduleEntries
system.mes.getEquipmentStateHistory
system.mes.getEquipmentStateOptions
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
hdr = ['equipPath', 'stateName', 'stateCode', 'stateType']

newData = []
equipPath = '[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Receiving\Line 1'
if equipPath != '':
data = system.mes.getEquipmentStateOptions(equipPath, "", "
")
for item in data:
stateName = item.getName()
if item.getMESObjectType().getName() == 'EquipmentState
Class':
pass
else:
stateCode = item.getStateCode()
stateType = item.getStateTypeName()
newData.append([equipPath, stateName, stateCode,
stateType])
eqStates = system.dataset.toDataSet(hdr, newData)

for row in range(eqStates.rowCount):
for col in range(eqStates.columnCount):
print eqStates.getValueAt(row, col)
Output
[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Receiving\Line 1
Unplanned Downtime
3
Unplanned Downtime
Planned Downtime
4
Planned Downtime
Idle
2
Idle
Blocked
5
Blocked
Disabled
0
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Disabled
Running
1
Running
Starved
6
Starved
8.1.5 Shift Configuration

For OEE and Production data analysis across shifts, we need to provide a method for defining
the current shift at any time during a production run. Shifts are defined at the Line level and
enable the Scheduling Engine to accurately estimate how long a work order for a certain
quantity of product code should take to complete on a given production line.
Identifying the current Shift can now be tied into the Ignition Shift Schedule Management
System, where custom shifts can be defined for daily, weekly or rotating schedules. If the
Ignition Shift Schedule Management System does not support your needs or is not required, we
now provide the hooks so you can tie current production into a custom shift scheduling solution
through shift tag collectors in the Production model.
Defining Shifts using the Ignition Schedule Manager

If shifts are defined by using Ignition Schedule Management Component, enabled shifts can be
defined for each production line in the Schedules menu of the OEE Equipment Manager
component as shown below.
OEE Equipment Manager
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You can select valid shifts by checking the corresponding box. When implementing shift
management this way, leave shift tag collectors at the line and cell level in production model
blank. If requiring a custom implementation, use the shift tag collectors in the production model
designer to define the current Shift.
Ignition Schedule Manager Component
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Defining Shift using the Shift Tag Collector

If you choose not to use the Ignition Schedule Management component, you can simply define
the current shift by writing to the Shift Tag Collector provided in the production model for the
line whenever the shift changes. Refer to Shift Tag Collector for more details.
8.1.6 Product Definition Configuration

The OEE 2.0 Module provides the Material Manager component to help manage product codes
and product code line configuration information. Whatever they are called in your company,
whether Product Codes, Pack Codes, SKU's, they all represent the products that are
manufactured within your facility. In order to track production counts, calculate OEE Metrics
and estimate how long it should take, we need to know what products or materials are being
processed and the expected production rate that the line should be capable of.
In OEE 2.0, Product codes are known as Material Definitions and the same framework (object
model, scripting functions) is used by both the Track & Trace Module and OEE 2.0 Module.
This provides a seamless integration between OEE and Track & Trace when you want to
provide lot tracking and genealogy as well as production scheduling and OEE analysis.
In this Page
Creating Materials
Material Production Settings
Configure Routing by Material
The OEE Module is a standalone application in that everything needed for product code
configuration, scheduling production runs, starting runs and analyzing production data is
provided. However, many enterprise implementations take account of the fact that ERP
systems, Industrial Engineering or Inventory Management Systems also maintain a list of
Product Code information. The MES Product Suite coupled with Ignition, provides the ability to
use Web Services or middleware table and script functions to create an interface to obtain
product code information from other systems. This ensures that product codes are kept up to
date and eliminates duplicate data in multiple systems. If more information is available in other
systems regarding product code line configuration, that too can be brought over and scripted to
provide the information needed by the OEE and Scheduling Engines.
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Configuring Product Codes Manually

The Material Manager component allows you to define which product codes can run on which
lines. In addition, the settings for a product code may vary depending on the line it is being
produced on and those settings can be defined here.
The following section provide details on using the Material Manager to manage Product Code
information.
Creating Materials
Configuring Product Codes from ERP

For companies that have ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or other IT System that has
product code information, an interface can be created to pull that data and add or update
product code configuration settings automatically from it. The actual type of interface created
will be dependent upon the supported and preferred method(s) of the ERP / IT administrators.
The Sepasoft MES Product Suite provides a Web Services module that can consume SOAP
and RESTful API's, but built-on Ignition means that we have many ways that we can interface
to access the data. Middleware tables tends to be a common choice providing a neutral method
for the dissemination of information between multiple systems without creating any binding tie
that is specific between those systems. CSV and flat file can also be used, however if this is the
best IT that can be employed to create a robust and reliable interface, then perhaps
implementing MES is not for you.
For more information, see our knowledge base article on Creating an Information exchange
between MES and ERP.
The system.mes namespace provides a set of script functions that can be used to take
information passed from a third party system to create the necessary materials and
configuration data.
For more information, refer to our knowledge base article on Creating Material and
Supplemental Equipment through Scripting.
Creating Materials
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Creating Materials
Both OEE 2.0 and Track & Trace use the concept of Material Classes and Material Definitions
to manage Product Codes. Material Classes provide a method for grouping similar products
together into a category.
Material classes are used extensively in the Track & Trace module to provide production
control on which materials can be used or produced by an operation, which lines can process
them and where they can be stored. As an example, an operation that packages beer into cans
could be constructed to accept any Material that belongs to the Material Class - 'Beer' or it
could be limited to a specific Material Definition - 'Firehouse IPA'. In OEE 2.0, Material Classes
do not come into play so much, however if your implementation includes Track & Trace or you
plan on implementing Track & Trace at a later stage, setting up your Material Classes and
Definitions correctly is an important step in the implementation.
The OEE Material Manager component is used to create new material definitions and classes.
In this Page
Material Classes
Adding, Editing and Deleting Material Classes
Copying and Pasting a Material Class
Exporting Material Classes
Importing Material Classes
Material Definitions
Adding, Editing and Deleting Material Definitions
Copy and Paste Material Definition
Material Classes
Adding, Editing and Deleting Material Classes

Material Classes can be created at the Material Root level or underneath an existing Material
Class
Add - Click on Material Root or the Material Class you wish to create a Material Class
under and select New Material Class
Edit - Click on the Material Class you wish to edit and select Edit
Provide a name for the Material Class and click Save.
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Delete - Click on the Material Class you wish to delete and select Delete
Copying and Pasting a Material Class

Select the Material Class to be copied and click Copy.
Select the Material Root or Material Class to copy to and click Paste.
Expand the destination folder to see the pasted Material Class.
Exporting Material Classes

Select the Material Root or Material Class to be exported and Click Export.
Importing Material Classes

Select the material Root or Material Class to import to and click Import.
Material Definitions
Material definitions can be added to a Material class but not to the Material Root.
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Adding, Editing and Deleting Material Definitions

Add - Click on the Material Class you wish to add a Material Definition to and select
New Material Definition.
Edit - Click on the Material Definition you wish to edit and select Edit.
Enter a name for the Material Definition.

Select the Production Lines from the Material Production settings panel that can run this
material.
There are quite a number of options available for Changeover and Production Settings,
which we will go into more detail on the Material Production Settings page.
Click Save to add this Material Definition.
In the background the Process Segments, Operations Definition and Operation

Segments required for this material to run on this line are automatically created for you.
In the example, the Operation Preservative-Enterprise:Site1:Area:Line 1 will be
created.
Delete - Click on the Material Definition to be deleted and select Delete.
Copy and Paste Material Definition

Select the Material Definition to be copied and click Copy.
Select the Material Class to which the definition is to be copied to and click Paste.
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Expand the destination folder to see the pasted Material Definition.

When a Material has been configured to run on a production line, there are a number of
settings that can be defined that determine how OEE data is captured. These production and
changeover settings are set through the OEE Material Manager component.
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OEE Material Manager
In this Page
Changeover Settings
Changeover Mode
Changeover Duration (seconds)
Auto End Changeover
Production Settings
Production Mode
Rate Period
Schedule Rate
OEE Standard Rate
Infeed Count Equipment
Infeed Count Scale
Infeed Units
Reject Count Scale
Reject Units
Outfeed Count Equipment
Package Count
Outfeed Units
Auto End Production
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Track Production By
Programmatically Change Production Settings
Changeover Settings
The Changeover Settings panel allows you to define what mode the line goes into at the
beginning of a production run.
Changeover Mode
Any of the default Equipment Modes (Maintenance, Changeover, Disabled, Production, Other)
or custom modes that you have created are valid options. Modes have options for whether
production counts are captured or included in OEE. You can use this mode to determine if you
want to capture counts, i.e. for setup scrap, but not include it in OEE metrics for this production
run.
If you have provided a tag for the tag collector path in the OEE Downtime 2.0 Tab, the selected
Mode is written to that tag.
Changeover Duration (seconds)

Duration in seconds for the scheduled changeover until this run may start.
Auto End Changeover

Set this to True to end the changeover automatically after the scheduled changeover duration.
If this is set to false, the selected Changeover Mode will persist until such a time as the tag
value provided for the Mode tag collector path in the OEE Downtime 2.0 Tab is written to.
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Production Settings
Production Mode
Any of the default Equipment Modes (Maintenance, Changeover, Disabled, Production, Other)
or custom modes that you have created are valid options. Modes have options for whether
production counts are captured or included in OEE. You can use this mode to determine if you
want to capture counts or obtain OEE metrics for this type of run, i.e. New Product
Introduction or Testing.
Changeover Overrun
If you want to automatically capture 'Changeover Overrun' as an OEE metric, this can
be achieved in the following way...
1. Create a Mode called Changeover Overrun
2. Set Auto End Changeover to True
3. Set the Production Mode to your Changeover Overrun mode.
4. When Production actually starts, set the Mode Tag provided to the Mode Tag
Collector Path to the value configured for Production Mode.
Rate Period
The period of time that applies to all rate values (Standard and Schedule Rate). Valid options
are Hours or Minutes.
Schedule Rate
The realistic production rate that this line can be expected to produce at.
Accepting that there will be some downtime on a line and a certain amount of rework or scrap,
the Schedule Rate can be set to be the Standard Rate * Historical OEE of this line to provide a
more realistic estimation of how long it will take to complete a production run. The Schedule
Rate is used by the Scheduler to estimation completion time based on required quantity.
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OEE Standard Rate

The standard rate defines the number of units that theoretically can be processed when the line
is running and is used internally to generate a Standard Count value that depicts how many
units should have been processed for the amount of time the line has been running. The
Standard Count is used to calculate the OEE Performance metric.
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When setting up the Standard Rate value, it should be based on the infeed units, whether the
infeed count is used or not. Consider the example when the infeed count is in bottles and
outfeed count is in cases with a package count of 10 bottles per case. If the OEE Standard
Rate is set to 1000 per hour, 1000 bottles must have been counted at the infeed after one hour
of runtime for OEE performance to equal 100%. Alternatively, if no infeed count was provided,
a combination of 90 cases of good product and 100 rejected bottles must be counted after one
hour of runtime, to also equal 100%.
It is possible to configure a production line with a number of combinations of Infeed, Outfeed
and waste count tags. The OEE Performance calculation will be based on which tags are
provided.
Infeed Outfeed Waste OEE Performance Comment

Calculation Based on
provided tags
n/a
= (Waste Count *
Reject Count Scale) /
Standard Count
= (Outfeed Count *
Package Count ) /
Standard Count
= ((Outfeed Count *
Package Count) +
(Waste Count * Reject
Count Scale)) /
Standard Count
= (Infeed Count *
Infeed Count Scale) /
Standard Count
= (Infeed Count *
Standard Count
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Infeed Outfeed Waste OEE Performance Comment

Calculation Based on
provided tags
= (Infeed Count *
Standard Count
= (Infeed Count * If no infeed count tag is provided or

Infeed Count Scale) / the infeed count value does not
Standard Count. change during a production run, the
outfeed and waste count values will
be used.
Infeed Count Equipment

The equipment that provides the infeed count for the line. Available options are the line itself or
any cell on the line. The Infeed Count value comes from the tag associated with the line or cell
as defined in the Production Model Designer.
Infeed Count Scale

The Infeed Count Scale is a float value that provides a mechanism for scaling the value of the
infeed count tag to the actual number of infeed units.
Imagine a scenario where we are counting strokes on a stamping press for our infeed count,
but the number of parts created by the stroke is dependent upon the die set in the press or the
product that is being made.
Example
Infeed Count Scale is set to 5. For each infeed count, the number of infeed units recorded by
the OEE module will increment by 5
This is similar to the Reject Count Scale for the Reject Count
Infeed Units
The units for the infeed count can be specified here. This could be Cans, Bottles etc.
Reject Count Scale

The Reject Count Scale is a float value that provides a mechanism for scaling the value of the
reject count tag to the actual number of reject units created.
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Imagine a scenario where the reject count is for a pallet or case of product, but the number of
parts on the pallet or case is dependent upon the product that is being made.
Example
Reject Count Scale is set to 24. For each reject count, the number of rejected units recorded by
the OEE module will increment by 24
This is similar to the Infeed Count Scale for the Infeed Count
Reject Units
The units for the reject count can be specified here. This could be Cans, Bottles, Cases, Pallets
etc.
Care needs to be taken on how waste is counted. By default waste is considered to be in the
same units as the infeed count, so in OEE calculations, it is divided by the Package Count. If
the waste value provided is in fact in the same units as the outfeed count units (cases, for
example) then the waste count must be multiplied by the same value as the package count.
The reject count scale setting can be used to handle this.
Outfeed Count Equipment

The equipment that provides the outfeed count for the line. Available options are the line itself
or any cell on the line. The outfeed count value comes from the tag associated with the line or
cell as defined in the Production Model Designer.
Package Count
The Package Count is a float value that provides a mechanism for associating the value of the
outfeed count to the value of the infeed count. It is only used internally to calculate OEE values
and does not modify the infeed, waste or production counts. Those are recorded as set up.
Examples
Infeed count is in bottles and outfeed count is in cases. For a particular product, there
are 24 bottles per case. For this example, we would set Package Count to 24.
Infeed count is in lbs and outfeed count is in cans. For a particular product, there are
12oz in each can. For this example, we would set Package Count to 0.75.
Infeed count is in lbs and outfeed count is in cans. For a particular product, there are
22oz in each can. For this example, we would set Package Count to 1.375.
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Care needs to be taken on how waste is counted. By default waste is considered to be in the
same units as the infeed count, so in OEE calculations, it is divided by the Package Count. If
the waste value provided is in fact in the same units as the outfeed count units (cases, for
example) then the waste count must be multiplied by the same value as the package count.
The reject count scale setting can be used to handle this.
Outfeed Units
The units for the outfeed count can be specified here. This could be Cans, Bottles, Cases,
Pallets etc.
Auto End Production

When set to True, if Track Production By is set to Schedule (production), the production run
will automatically be ended once the desired number of units have been produced. If Track
Production By is set to Schedule (time), the production run will automatically be ended once
the elapsed time is equal to the scheduled time.
When set to False, the run must be ended using the Run Director or Schedule Selector
components, or through scripting functions.
Track Production By
Setting this to Schedule (production) will track the production by the scheduled production
rate. Setting the property to Schedule (time) will track the production by scheduled time.
The MES Schedule View Component has a progress bar that will update according to the
Track Production Setting. If set to Schedule (production), the progress bar will display as a
percentage of current outfeed / Scheduled Qty. The Schedule estimated completion time will
update every minute to extend the duration of the scheduled run if production is falling behind
schedule. If set to Schedule (time), the progress bar will display as a percentage of Elapsed
Time / Scheduled Time.
Valid options are:
Schedule (production)
Schedule (time)
If you want the scheduler to update the estimated completion time at an interval
greater than a minute, this can be achieved using the MES Object Editor to change
the Update Interval for the operation.

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Settings may be changed through the Material Manager component in the designer. However,
often changes should be driven programmatically, for instance for ERP integration. Here is an
example of setting the OEE Rate (a.k.a. Standard Rate) through scripting.
Changing Production Settings Programatically
##Load the Operation Definition based on the Operation Definition

Name
opDefName = 'PC01-Enterprise:Site:Area:Line 1'
obj = system.mes.loadMESObject(opDefName, 'OperationsDefinition')
##Load the Operations Segment for Production

opSegUUID = obj.getComplexProperty('SegmentDependency', 'Productio
n Dependency').getSegmentRefUUID()
opSeg = system.mes.loadMESObject(opSegUUID)
##Iterate through the Production Settings for the Operation

Segment.
##For each production setting (i.e. for each line, cell, cell
group, etc.) set the OEE Rate
count = opSeg.getComplexPropertyCount('ProductionSettings')
for i in range(count):
prodSet = opSeg.getComplexProperty('ProductionSettings', i)
prodSet.setOEERate(78.6)
opSeg.setPropertyValue('ProductionSettings', prodSet)
##Save the Operation Segment to make the changes manifest

system.mes.saveMESObject(opSeg)

When configuring material to run on a production line, it may be that not all process cells in a
line will be used for certain products. An example could be a packaging line where a certain
product does not requires labels to be attached from the labeler. In this case we can configure
the labeler cell to be disabled whenever this product code runs on the packaging line.
The OEE Material Manager allows us to do this by setting the Production Mode to DISABLED
for the labeler cell in the Material Production Settings Pane.
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If we want to display to an operator the routing of which cells need to operational during a
production run, we can use scripting to access the production settings for this operations
segment.
Example 1
segName = 'Mixed Nuts 8oz-Nuts Unlimited:Folsom:Packaging:

Packaging Line 1'
mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject(segName, "OperationsSegmen
t")
prodList = mesObject.getComplexPropertyItemNames('ProductionSet
tings')
for item in prodList:
print item, " - ", mesObject.getComplexProperty('Production
Settings',item).getModeRef().getMESObject().getModeType().
getName()
Output
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Packaging Line 1 - Production

Packaging Line 1:Casepacker - Production
Packaging Line 1:Checkweigher - Production
Packaging Line 1:Filler - Production
Packaging Line 1:Labeler - Disabled
Packaging Line 1:Palletizer - Production
>>>
Example 2
matName = "Mixed Nuts 8oz"

lineName = "Packaging Line 1"
cellName = "Casepacker"
for index in range(count):

prop = seg.getComplexProperty("ProductionSettings", index)
if prop.getName().endswith(cellName):
modeRef = prop.getModeRef()
mode = modeRef.getMESObject()
modeType = mode.getModeType()
print modeType.getName()
break;
Output
Production
>>>
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8.1.7 Production Scheduling & Dispatch
ISA-95 defines Detailed Production Scheduling as

'...the collection of activities that take the production schedule and determine the optimal
use of local resources to meet the production schedule requirements'.
The Sepasoft MES solution provides both the OEE 2.0 and Track & Trace modules that
can be used to build your Detailed Production Scheduling system.

The Track & Trace module can be used for detailed production scheduling on any type of
manufacturing operation. Refer to Operations Scheduling for more details.
OEE 2.0 Module

The OEE 2.0 module can also be used for detailed production scheduling of OEE
production runs, maintenance and cleaning operations. Refer to Operations Scheduling for
more details.
The MES Scheduler is common between both Track & Trace and OEE 2.0.
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MES Scheduler
The MES Scheduler provides finite scheduling functionality that seamlessly integrates with
the OEE 2.0 and Track & Trace modules. When combined with Ignition, these scheduling
features allow operations to easily adapt to last minute or frequent changes that commonly
occur in production environments. This is accomplished by monitoring production in real-
time, handling delays, production routes, scheduling changes, notification of production
priority changes and more.
Most Manufacturers rely on ERP and Inventory Management Systems to handle the
complex process of inventory planning, high level Customer Order scheduling, routing,
transportation logistics and accounting. However when it comes to the detailed planning
and scheduling of shift personnel, production lines and maintenance activities, this tends to
occur at the MES level. If scheduling information and production performance data is
stored in separate systems, whether in spreadsheets or stand-alone scheduling software,
that cannot be accessed and combined, we're missing the opportunity to provide powerful
insight into operational activities and production line utilization.
The Scheduler provides finite scheduling functionality at the MES layer that allows
operations, maintenance and planners to create a detailed web based schedule that can
pull work orders directly from ERP, allowing them to be modified at the MES level to
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account for last minute changes, and shared with everyone within the organization. With
our direct connection to actual production line status and counts, the schedule can provide
real-time status monitoring of actual vs scheduled production, automatic handling of delays
and updates of inventory consumption and order fulfillment data back to ERP, as well as
providing schedule adherence analytics to help drive continuous improvement initiatives.
With flexibility in mind, work orders and production schedule entries can be created in the
following ways:
From Customer Orders or Schedule Entries in ERP or other scheduling software
Manually created using the Work Order Table and Line Schedule View components
Dynamically generated using scripting
Imported from other sources
Features
Stand-Alone Scheduling or Real-time production progress

ERP Work Order Integration
Seamless integration with all other
Simple 'Drag & Drop' Work Sepasoft MES modules
Order Scheduling
Visual Scheduler for easy
Production Routing communication of schedule
between departments
Shift Scheduling
Overlapping schedule entries
Automatic Adjustment for
Production Delays Auto Extend Scheduled Run (when
production is behind schedule)
Finite Scheduling estimates
completion date based on
constraints
In This Section
8.1.8 Production Order Execution

Sepasoft's OEE 2.0 module provides a number of components and scripting functions that
allow you to create an operations management framework that can handle how your enterprise
functions. When coupled with the Track & Trace module, the number of components and
scripting functions available are extended to allow for the management and execution of OEE
Production runs as well as non production operations.
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In this section, we will explore how to execute and control production runs and handle running
changeovers with multiple products on a line.
In this section
Operations Control
Components
If an OEE run or operation has been scheduled, it can be started and ended using the MES
Schedule Selector component. Right click on the desired operation and select Begin OEE Run
for an OEE Run or Begin Operation for a non OEE Run operation.
MES Schedule Selector

The OEE Run Director component can also be used to start and end OEE runs, whether they
are scheduled or un-scheduled. It cannot however be used to control un-scheduled non OEE
operations. That functionality comes as part of the Track & Trace module and can be
implemented using the MES Operation Selector and MES Segment Selector components.
Run Director Component
Automated Schedule Control

OEE runs can be configured to automatically start and end based on the schedule time and
production count.
To setup a run to automatically start, the Operations Definition that was created for you for the
product code / line combination can be modified in the MES Object Editor. Under Trigger
Operation Begin, change the Mode to Schedule (time) and check Auto.
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This same functionality can also be achieved by adding a script to the BeginSchedule event
for the OperationsRequest in the MES Object Events section of the Production Model Designer
at the Enterprise Production Item level.
Trigger Operation Begin Section of the Operations Definition
To automatically end an OEE run, set Auto End Production to True and set Track
Production By to Schedule (time) to stop the OEE Run based on the schedule, or to
Schedule (Production) to automatically end the run after the required quantity has been
produced.
Setting Auto End Production in the Material Manager
Scripting Functions
The following scripting functions are provide to control OEE Runs...
system.mes.oee.abortRun
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun
system.mes.oee.endCellChangeover
system.mes.oee.endOEEChangeover
system.mes.oee.endOEEProduction
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system.mes.oee.getOEEActiveSegment
system.mes.oee.getOEEAllActiveSegments
system.mes.oee.indexCellProduct
system.mes.oee.removeMaterialOperationSegments
system.mes.oee.updateMaterialOperationSegments
Changeovers
When an OEE Run is started, the Line Mode is automatically set to the mode as defined in the
OEE Material Manager for the selected product and line combination. In the example screen,
the Line mode will be set to Changeover for the first 60 seconds of the production run, at which
point the mode will then be set to Production.
For more information on the Changeover and Production settings including how to set up the
system to automatically create a Changeover Overrun condition, please refer to the Material
Production Settings help.
MES Material Manager
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Running Changeovers
OEE 2.0 provides support for running changeovers, where multiple products can be being
processed on the same line at the same time.
When a production run is started, the product code specified for the run will be indexed to all
cells on the line. If a new production run that specifies a different product code is then started
on the same line, the new product code will be automatically indexed to the first cell on the line,
or if the first cell defined in the line is a cell group, all cells (and cell groups) within that cell
group will be indexed with that product code. As the new product code makes it way down the
production line, the product code can be indexed to each cell either by setting the value of the
tag bound to the cell Product Code Tag Path to the product code, or by using the function
system.mes.oee.indexCellProduct. This function can be called sequentially for each cell on the
line. When this function is called, all upstream cells will have their product code indexed too if
they have not already been indexed.
8.1.9 OEE Production Data Collection

The type of production analysis that can be performed will be based on the production data that
is collected. In OEE 2.0, production data is captured 24/7 regardless of whether a run is
scheduled or started in the MES application. The source of the data collected is dependent
upon how it has been configured.
Shift Information
Shift information is automatically derived based on the shift configuration for the production line.
Refer to Shift Configuration for more details.
Production Counts
Production counts are captured through the use of MES counters and can be collected for the
line and cells within the line. Refer to MES Counters for more details.
Equipment Mode and Status

The status of a production line and cells within that line are captured through a tag collector
path configured in the production model. Refer to Setting Up Equipment Modes and Setting Up
Equipment Modes for more details.
Schedule Information
Information about scheduled runs is automatically stored whenever the OEE Run Director or
MES Schedule View component is used to control a scheduled run.
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Downtime Information and User Notes

The OEE Downtime Table provides a method for a user to modify the cause of line and cell
downtime events on a line, and allows for operator notes to be entered regarding downtime
events. Downtime notes can also be entered by providing a tag to the downtime note tag
collector in the production model. Refer to Downtime Note for more details.
Additional Factors
Additional factors allow you to capture any other type of data that you wish to analyse along
with the production data. Refer to Additional Factors for more details.
Configuration Information
Data regarding the equipment or material configuration, such as downtime detection method,
key cell, standard rate etc., is automatically stored from the configuration information setup for
the equipment and material. refer to Equipment Configuration for more details on how to
configure equipment. Refer to Product Definition Configuration for more details on how to setup
materials.
8.1.10 Adjusting Production Run Data

Production values are recorded automatically through values passed via tag collectors, such as
counts and status, and those values set by the OEE engine, such as Mode, Standard Rate,
shift etc. The MES Value Editor component allows for these collected production values to be
edited or deleted and for new values to be inserted. This provides an easy method for
correcting production values where the line was set to the wrong mode, line was recorded as
running when it was in fact down, production counts are off, or the wrong product code or work
order was selected.
In this Section
Tag Collector Types

Scripting Functions for Tag Collectors
Item
Insert Value Before or After
Editing and Deleting Value
Exporting Values
Importing Values
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Tag Collector Types
Recall that production values such as equipment modes, states and counts are recorded 24
/7. If the recorded values need to be modified as production counts were off or the line
mode was captured as Maintenance when it should have been Production, these scripting
functions or the MES Value Editor component, can be used to correct the values.
The Tag Collector Types are used by the MES Value Editor component and the script
functions listed below to read and modify production values recorded via tag collector
paths and by the OEE engine.
Each tag collector type may have a different datatype and some tag collector types have a
key (where there is more than one stored value for the tag collector type). Examples of
these would be MES Counters, where the Tag Collector Type Equipment Count would
have the default Material Out and any other user added mes counter names. Additional
Factors would also use the key to distinguish between the user defined additional factors.
The Equipment State tag collector has an additonal parameter called the Auxiliary Value.
The getTagCollectorValue() and updateTagCollectorValue() have an overloaded function
to handle the auxiliary value name for this tag collector type.
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Scripting Functions for Tag Collectors

system.mes.getTagCollectorValue
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValues
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValue

Collector Type
Type
Equipment String Name of user N/A See Additional Factors

Additional defined additional for more details
Factor Factors
Equipment Long Name of user N/A Value of the MES

Count defined MES Counter as defined in
counters and the the key. See MES
default Material Out Counters for more
details
Equipment Long N/A N/A See Analysis

Cycle Count Datapoints and
Settings - Cycle Count
for more details
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Collector Type
Type
Equipment String N/A N/A Any downtime notes

Downtime added through the tag
Note collector or entered
through the OEE
Downtime Table
component
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See Infeed Count

Infeed Scale for more details
Count
Scale
Equipment String N/A N/A See Infeed Units for

Infeed Units more details
Equipment Int4 N/A N/A See Setting Up

Mode Equipment Modes for
more details
Equipment String N/A N/A Unique Identifier for

Operation currently running
UUID operation
Equipment String N/A N/A See Outfeed Units for

Outfeed more details
Units
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See Package Count

Package for more details
Count
Equipment String N/A N/A Product code currently

Product being processed on
Code this equipment
String N/A N/A
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Collector Type
Type
Equipment See Rate Period for

Rate Period more details
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See Reject Count

Reject Scale for more details
Count
Scale
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See Reject Units for

Reject Units more details
Equipment String N/A N/A Amount of product that

Schedule should have been
Count produced (Target)
based on the schedule
rate
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A Duration of scheduled

Schedule run
Duration
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See Schedule Rate for

Schedule more details
Rate
Equipment String N/A N/A The shift as defined in

Shift the Ignition Schedule
Management
component or passed
to the Shift Tag
Collector
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A See standard rate for

Standard more details
Rate
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Collector Type
Type
Equipment String N/A EquipmentUUID The unique identifier

State for the equipment
Equipment Int4 N/A State Equipment state value

State
Equipment Int4 N/A OriginalState The original equipment

State state before it was
updated
Equipment String N/A DifferedToUUID If the original

State EquipmentUUID is
changed using the
Downtime Table then
the new uuid is
DifferedToUUID
Equipment String N/A DifferedState If the original state is

State changed using the
Downtime Table then
the new state is
DifferedState
Equipment Float8 N/A N/A Amount of time in

Target minutes set for Target
Changeover Changeover. See
Time Changeover Duration
for more details
Equipment String N/A N/A Work order processed

Work Order on this equipment
Line Infeed String N/A N/A Unique identifier for

Count the equipment where
Equipment the line infeed count
UUID came from
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Collector Type
Type
Line String N/A N/A Unique identifier for

Outfeed the equipment where
Count the line outfeed count
Equipment came from
UUID
Item
When there are multiple values within a tag collector, this specifies which one to show. As an
example, there can be multiple MES counters for the Equipment Count tag collector type. If
not needed, pass an empty string. In other words it is the name of the MES counter or the
name of the Additional Factor.
Insert Value Before or After

Select the value to be changed.
Click on the button or button.

Set the new time stamp and change the value. Click Save.
Editing and Deleting Value

Edit - Click on the value you wish to edit and select Edit
Provide the new value and click Save.
Delete - Click on the value you wish to delete and select Delete
Exporting Values
Select the Tag Collector Type to be exported and Click Export.
Importing Values
Select the Tag Collector Type to import to and click Import.
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8.1.11 Production Performance Analysis and Reporting

Access to production information can be obtained in several ways in OEE 2.0. Live Analysis
provides a method for accessing current run information via ignition tags. The MES Analysis
Selector and MES Analysis Controller components provide a method for obtaining real-time as
well as historical run information and this information can also be accessed via the MES
Analysis Scripting functions. The OEE Downtime Table provides a view of causes of line
downtime as well providing a method for user to modify causes and enter downtime notes, and
the OEE Time Chart provides an overall view of the schedule, mode and state changes
occurring on a production line and associated cells.
In this section, we will show how to setup Live Analysis, use analysis components and scripting
functions, and create reports using Stored Analysis.
Live Analysis
In the OEE 1.0 module, OPC tags were provided by the Production OPC server to provide real-
time OEE Run status monitoring. In OEE 2.0 the Production OPC tags have been replaced with
Live Analysis.
Live Analysis provides a flexible way of customizing your application to provide a set of
real-time tag values that can be accessed from the Ignition designer and used in your
application to provide real-time production monitoring. Live Analysis is configured in the
OEE 2.0 Downtime tab of the Production Model Designer for the Line, Cell Group and Cell
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production items. When a Live Analysis is created, a corresponding set of tags is created
in the MES Tag Provider that provide the real-time status of those datapoints based upon
the Period defined for the Live Analysis. You can create multiple Live Analysis and use
those tags to drive HMI displays.
Provide a Name
Custom Period Tag
Select the frequency for how often the tag values will be updated. Default value is
60 seconds. Minimum value is 10 seconds
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Setting Description

Name
Custom A tag can be assigned to define the start datetime for a custom period. The
Period end time will be the current time. It takes value in the date time data type.
Tag Example for a valid value for the custom period tag is: 2017/04/04 14:00:
00
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Shift Data Points


Type
Management component or passed from the Shift Tag
Collector path

Day Begin
Date

Date
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Selector and MES Analysis Controller components, the MES Analysis Data Source for
reporting and the MES Analysis Settings object.

Type
Equipment
Cell Order equipment within the line. Is set to null for the line. Is set
to 0 for first cell within each cell group

Name model
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Type
Operation equipment
Begin

Operation
Sequence

Path

Type
Stamp

Units

UUID

Units

Code equipment
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Type

Units

Stamp

Type
Scale

Package Count
Scale
Out outfeed count

The Cycle Time data points provides a number of metrics that can be used to measure
the amount of time required to produce one piece. It is often used to gain an
understanding of variations in production. Live Analysis provides Target, Normal,
Overall and Precise Cycle Time metrics.
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Type
Equipment\Cycle
Time
Count compare by.
Target Cycle Float8 Also known as Takt time, it is how often a piece must
Time be produced to meet customer demand. It is often
used to pace a production line, and it is a calculated
number in seconds.
Total Cycle Count String Total Cycle Count is accumulative, it is sum total of all
the cycle count.

Float8
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Type
Max Normal Max Normal cycle time in seconds for the time period
Cycle Time selected
Time selected
Time ignoring the equipment states like starved, blocked,
etc.
Equipment\Cycle Overall Cycle Time is the cycle including states

Time\Overall like downtime, starved, blocked, etc.
Time selected
Time selected
Overall Cycle Float8 Overall Cycle Time in seconds is the cycle including
Time states like downtime, starved, blocked, etc.
Equipment\Cycle Precise Cycle Time is the cycle time ignoring all

Time\Precise the equipment states
Cycle Time selected
Time selected
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Type
Time planned downtime, unplanned downtime, starved and
blocked.
Line Data Points


Type
Line
/Downtime
Line String Name of the equipment that is responsible for causing

Downtime line downtime
Equipment
Name

Equipment
Path

Event
Sequence

Downtime
Note
Int4 Number of downtime events for the selected period.
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Type
Line
Downtime
Occurrence
Count
Downtime
Reason
Line State Name.
Reason is blank.
Reason Split events
Line DateTime The time stamp for the equipment state change of the
Downtime cell group (sub line) or cell that caused the line down
State Time time even.
Stamp
Line
/Meantime
Line MTBF Float8 The calculated Meantime (minutes) Between Failure for
the selected period.
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Type
Line Boolean Returns if Meantime metrics have been enabled for this
Meantime equipment.
Metrics
Enabled
Line
/Schedule

Schedule
Available
Line Float8 Time in minutes for available production time adjusted

Schedule for line schedule availability and mode.
Available
Time
Line Standard String Amount of product that should have been produced
standard rate
Count
Variance
schedule rate
Variance

Rate
Line/State
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Line State DateTime The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event begin
Event Begin date time.

Event
Sequence
Name

state name.
Reason is blank.
Line State String The state override scope for a line or cell group (sub
Override line). See Setting Up Equipment - Override Scope for
Scope more details
Type details
Line State String The line or cell group (sub line) state type. See Setting
Type Up Equipment - State Type for more details
Line State Int4

Value
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Type
The line or cell group (sub line) downtime state code.

See Setting Up Equipment - State Code for more
details

Type
Equipment
/Mode




Time

Duration

Time
OEE Enabled Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled for
more details
Production Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled for

Counts more details
Enabled
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Type
Equipment
/State

Original State before it is updated by using MES Value Editor
Value component or scripting

State Name


State Type details

Time

Duration

Time

Types
Equipment/Meantime
Equipment MTBF Float8
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Types
The Mean Time (minutes) Between Failure for

the selected period


Point Types
Equipment
/General
Stamp

Stamp
Management component and defined for the current line
or by the value passed in the equipment shift tag collector

Text

of Month
of Week
of Year
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Point Types
Week of
Year

Month
Text

Month of
Year

Date
of Month
of Year

Stamp

Type
Equipment/OEE
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Type
OEE General Long Any count value other than infeed, outfeed, reject
Count and waste value for the selected time period
period

Equipment Path
Count period

Count Equipment
Path
OEE Reject Count Long Equipment reject count value for the selected
period

period

period
Target Changeover Float8 Amount of time in minutes set for Target

Time Changeover. See Changeover Duration for more
details

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Type
Equipment/OEE
/Availability

details
Equipment/OEE
/Performance

Count
Equipment/OEE
/Quality
Setting Values
Settings like Enable Totalized Mode, Include Future, Last Values and Rollup
Time span is meant for analysis selector and not for live analysis
Date Format All
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Date format fields can be customized with Date Format

this setting e.g. 'YYYY/MM/dd hh:mm:ss = 2017/04
a' /12 19:45:
30

Mode display the accumulated production count Live Mode = True
over time Analysis
Include Allows for count values to be calculated Not Include

Future in the future. Useful for charts where you valid for Future =
want to display target counts for future Live True
runs Analysis
valid for = True
Live
Analysis

Cap Cap = 100.0

Cap Cap = 100.0
Analysis
the results and will increase the
occurrence count.
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number of rows. 10
Production Run Components
OEE Time Chart

The OEE Time Chart component provides a visual of exactly what is happening on your
production line. It can be configured to show modes as well as states, and to also show line
schedule information. The time range to show data for is configurable through the start date
and end date properties. You will need to provide an equipment path to the line.
Current equipment status information is displayed on the left hand side and is based on the
equipment state type. On the right hand side, extension functions provide you with a method to
customize this component by adding any type of equipment data you wish to show.
For more information please refer to the OEE Time Chart component help in the reference
section.
OEE Downtime Table

The OEE Downtime Table component displays all events that caused the production line to go
down. This component can be used to display line downtime events for the currently running
process as well as for production runs in the past. It also provides a method for modifying the
cause of a line downtime event and to add notes about the cause.
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For more information please refer to the OEE Downtime Table component help in the reference
section.
Analysis and Reporting

Analysis of production data is provided through a set of analysis components and scripting
functions. The analysis engine handles the aggregation and calculation of raw production data
stored in the SQL tables and turns it into KPI's and metrics that can be used in charts,
dashboards, reports, and shared with other information systems.
MES Analysis Selector

At the heart of analysis is the Analysis Selector component that allows you to create, manage
and disseminate production information throughout your organization.
Refer to MES Analysis Selector for more details.
Existing reports will appear in the drop down menu of analysis settings.
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MES Analysis Controller

The Analysis Controller is an invisible component that is visible in the designer, but doesn't
appear in the client. This component allows you to pull analysis data in the same way as the
Analysis Selector component to return a dataset that can be used to populate charts, tables,
reports and any ignition component that accepts a dataset as a property.
The analysis controller can be pointed to a saved stored analysis created using the Analysis
Selector component, or it can be configured to use property values as set on the component
itself.
Refer to MES Analysis Controller for more details.
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Scripting Functions
All the capabilities of the MES Analysis Selector and MES Analysis Controller components are
available through scripting functions. This allows for the dissemination of analysis data based
on events such as shift change, or end of production and can be used to update other
Information systems. The following script functions are available for analysis
Creating Production Reports using the MES Analysis Data Source

Data returned by the analysis engine can easily be passed to the Ignition Report Designer to
create Production Reports. In the Report Designer, you can add a data source of type MES
Analysis. This brings up the Analysis Selector component where you can select a saved
analysis or create a new analysis to be used by the report.
Refer to the Ignition help on the Reporting Module for more details.
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8.2 Track & Trace
New to Track & Trace?

A Simple Workflow
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Track and Trace Module in a nutshell

Components
Scripting
Objects
Binding Functions
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Product Data Sheet

click on Track and Trace Module
Click here to see Knowledge base articles of Track and Trace.
Info
Sepasoft Track and Trace module uses system.mes functions for scripting.

8.2.1 Track & Trace Overview
Quick Product Feature Overview
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This paperless and fully integrated solution allows you to track finished goods from
their raw materials to their finished state, access genealogy data and set up a
centralized operator interface for all MES information. Along with tracking products
through the manufacturing process, it can also pull production information together
from various sources such as OEE, SPC, Recipe, Process Historian and more. Data
can be queried from systems outside of Ignition, such as an ERP, CMMS or a
warehouse management system.
All this product information can be pulled together through a unique and easy-to-
navigate Trace Graph display that makes viewing the finished goods process data
quick and easy. This information is organized chronologically and displayed in one
place, so it's simple to find the exact information you need. For example, view trends
within Ignition, query external systems, and see correlations between efficiency and
quality.
The Track and Trace Module allows your enterprise to transition away from recording
traceability information on paper. Instead, you can keep it alongside the rest of your
system data on a unified platform where it’s easy to analyze and retrieve. The Track
and Trace Module can help meet the increasing regulatory demand for traceability
information, by tracking products through the supply chain and making it possible to
quickly access traceability information requested by government authorities. This can
help you avoid hefty fines.
Seamlessly integrated with the Ignition platform, the Track and Trace Module ensures
accurate product information and adds meaningful context to time-series data. The
module is built for Ignition and shares the same advantages, such as cross-platform
compatibility, unlimited free clients, robust out-of-the-box SQL database support, and
fast installation.
The Track and Trace module is built on the ISA-95 standard, the international model
for integrating enterprise and control systems. By leveraging the full power of Ignition,
the Track and Trace module is unmatched by any other traceability application on the
market.
Overview
Knowing where product is and has been in a production facility can be very valuable. In the
typical production environment, time series data is collected by the SCADA or HMI systems.
Giving that data context to the specific product being produced, or other criteria, can provide a
picture into your process that is very valuable when diagnosing quality or other issues. It is also
valuable for narrowing down recalls and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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By adding the Track & Trace Module, your system can have the capability to look up where any
product has been in its manufacturing process, and where it is now. This paperless and fully
integrated solution allows you to do the following:
Track products from the raw materials to the finished state, including consumables and
byproducts
Access genealogy data
Set up unified operator interfaces including SCADA, HMI, other MES, and more
Serialization of items and sub-assemblies
Real time inventory management
The Track & Trace Module is built on the ISA 95 Standard. For more information on ISA-95,
you can go to ISA-95 Overview
Automated Traceability Software

Track and Trace is the process by which manufacturers obtain and record highly important
information about where and how products are made. Track and Trace software automates this
process and has become a modern necessity for manufacturers as their industry faces
increasing economic and regulatory challenges. Track and trace software fits into the
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) / Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
layer that resides between the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) layer and the plant floor.
Track and trace module records the start and end of each production run in real-time and
monitors the status of the materials being consumed. This information is desirable to
manufacturing plants for many reasons. One benefit for managers is evaluating the
manufacturing process. If operators are adding materials incorrectly, or adding the wrong
materials, controls can be put in place to ensure operators work in the desired manner. Another
benefit is the accessibility of critical data during a recall.
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For every product you will be able to track all the consumed parts, the suppliers that supplied
the parts, the people that worked on the product and when they worked on it, the equipment
that was used to manufacture the part, Lot numbers, Serial Numbers, measurement data that
was acquired and additional factors such as rework etc.
The Track and Trace module extends Ignition to manage and track production and then provide
trace results. It is ideal for quickly implementing track and trace systems without the need to
design database schemas because it is handled by the module. New Ignition components are
also included that eliminate the need to build custom screens with entry boxes for each of the
values accepted by the user or barcode scanner. Also included, is a powerful visual
management component to define material, personnel, equipment, production tasks, routes,
etc. Then trace results are visually analyzed using the trace graph component.
Knowing where product is and has been in a production facility can be very valuable. In the
typical production environment, time series data is collected by the SCADA or HMI systems.
Giving that data context to the specific product being produced, or other criteria, can provide
the picture into your process that is very valuable when diagnosing quality or other issues. It is
also very useful for narrowing down recalls and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Tracking Product
In the real-world production environment, tracking product is not as easy as it sounds. It
impacts production staff and can hinder their efficiency. In some cases tracking information
may be provided by another system and in other cases it might require user input. It is
preferable that the user input is done real-time as opposed to the operator writing on paper and
a data entry person entering it into the system. In general, an effective system will have a
minimal impact of operations staff.
Tracing Product
This is the analysis and reporting of the details that went into making or processing a product.
The Sepasoft MES system includes linking other data such as data from the historian, OEE,
SPC and recipe modules or even data from external systems.
8.2.2 Implementing Track & Trace

The Track & Trace module provides several distinct features...
Production Control Tracking
Traceability
Onhand Lot Inventory
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The project requirements, existing systems, and architecture will all determine how Track &
Trace is implemented. It may be that the ERP will manage raw material assignment and high
levee production scheduling, in which case Track & Trace can simply be the vehicle used to
provide real-time updates of material transfers on the plant floor to the ERP system or inventory
management system. The ERP system may also contain the rules that govern where materials
can be received or stored, in which case Track & Trace can interface between the user and the
ERP to provide the necessary production control. Remember that even MESA states that the
lines between the ERP (level 4) and MES (level 3) layers are somewhat blurred. The trick in an
MES implementation is to understand the capabilities of all systems and determine where it
makes sense to implement functionality and the appropriate interfaces.
Production Control
Production Control can enforce where certain operations occur, who can perform the
operations, what materials may be received, where they can be stored and how they are stored
(random lot, single lot or blended lot). The Track & Trace module can be configured to tightly
control the transfer of materials within the manufacturing environment. This level of control is
implemented by the Operations Definition and the structure used to define Material Groups.
Production Control can only be implemented via a User Interface, where an operator will
interact with a screen to select an operation, the incoming material and where it will be stored.
When the Track & Trace system obtains its information through tag values (i.e. pumps and
valves turning on), a much looser implementation must be employed to correctly track the
transfer of materials from one location to another.
Traceability
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Traceability
A standard requirement of a Track & Trace system is the ability to trace what materials were
used to make a finished product and what processes were employed during the manufacturing
process. Understanding the details of the type of end user analysis required will drive how
granular the material flow tracking will be and what data (custom properties) need to be stored.
Onhand Inventory
Onhand Inventory of what materials are available and where they are may be a system
requirement as well as historical inventory. The Track & Trace module can provide this if
required. This requirement will drive how the manufacturing process and storage units are
configured.
Modeling the Material Flow

Understanding the material flow through the manufacturing process, from Raw Materials In, to
Finished Goods, is the first step in understanding how Track & Trace should be implemented to
model the business. In the act of mapping out the flow, touch points with other information
systems such as ERP, Inventory Management Systems etc. will be defined, as well as
understanding where the information (lots ids, quantities, etc.) will come from (bar code
scanner, manual entry screen, PLC tags).
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The drawing above shows an example of a Material Flow artifact that should be generated prior
to any development work. You can download a visio version here to help kick off your material
flow.
Track & Trace Configuration

There are a number of steps to configuring the Track & Trace Module.
1. Define Fixed Equipment (Production Lines and Cells) and Storage Locations (Storage
Zones and Units).
a. Fixed Equipment and Storage Locations are configured in the Production Model in
the Designer. See Adding Fixed Equipment and Storage Locations for more details
2. Configure Fixed Equipment Lot Handling Modes
3. Create Equipment Classes
a. Logical grouping of equipment configured in the MES Management screen
4. Create Supplemental Equipment
5. Create Material Classes and Definitions
a.
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a. Logical grouping of materials configured in the MES Management screen
6. Create Personnel Classes and Definitions
a. Logical grouping of operators etc., configured in the MES Management screen.
7. Create Operations, Process Segments and Routes
a. Configured in the MES Management screen
The Online Tutorial provides step by step instruction on configuring equipment, materials and
operations for an example Track & trace project.
Adding Fixed Equipment and Storage Locations

After a Material Flow has been created for the Track & Trace project, the fixed equipment that
will be used for material storage and processing should be defined in the Production. The
information below discusses the production model. Note, mobile equipment that can be moved
around such as bins, containers, die sets etc. should not be defined in the production model as
fixed equipment, but in the MES Management screen as Supplemental Equipment.
Help Manual - Production Model Overview

modules are built.
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model.

Item


Area An area is a physical or logical grouping of production All

lines.

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Item

themselves.



Zone



being updated.
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name.

item.
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Delete a Cell

item.
production model.
Good Practice
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the General tab.
Setting Description

OPC Production Tags

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Demo OPC Values

designer.
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Using Supplemental Equipment

Mobile equipment that can be moved around such as bins, containers, die sets etc. cannot be
defined in the production model as fixed equipment as defined by ISA-95. The MES Object
Editor and scripting functions can be used instead to create Supplemental Equipment. Refer to
Creating Process Segments - Supplemental Equipment for more details.
Configuring Lot Handling

Storage Units and equipment can be configured with different lot handling modes that define
how lots (or batches) of material are stored at equipment. To change these settings, click on
the Production Item in the Production Model and select the Trace tab.
Lot Handling Mode

Valid types for Lot Handling Mode are ...
Mode Description
Single Only one lot can be stored at this location even if the location is not full. e.g.
Lot Hopper that can physically hold only one lot
Random You can put any lots in any order and pull them out in any order. e.g. Storage Bin
Lot or Bay
FIFO
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Mode Description
This will cause the first lot stored at this location to be used first and the second lot
to be used second and so on. e.g. Storage bin where you require the operator to
use the oldest material first
LIFO This will cause the last lot stored at this location to be used first and the second to
last lot to be used second and so on. e.g. A location where you physically can't get
to the material stored at the back
Same Material from the same lot that is received over multiple trucks or vessels can be
Lot added. e.g for lots larger than transportation method
Blend Allows only one lot at a time in that tank. If you add another lot, it will cause a new
Lot lot to be created. e.g. liquid Tank.
See Tech note: How to Configure a Process Segment for Lot Blending
Zero Lot Threshold

The Zero Lot Threshold will cause the system to automatically zero the lot if not all of the lot
was used from the silo. This cleans up a potentially large number of leftover lots with very small
quantity remaining. The threshold value can be configured to be Unit Of Measure or
Percentage.
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Creating Material Classes and Definitions
MES Management Screen

The MES Management screen provides a method for configuring Equipment, Material,
Personnel, Segments & Operations, and Routes in the runtime client.
Based on the ISA-95 standard, Classes (or categories) can be created for Equipment, Material
and Personnel.
The purpose for creating Classes of Material, or for that matter, Equipment or Personnel
Classes, is that when an operation (process segment) is defined, we can define whether a
class of material or a specific material can be consumed. This provides the ability to configure
the Track & Trace implementation to add production control.
Scripting
The MES Management Screen can be used to create Material Classes and Definitions,
however if a company has hundreds of materials or if the ERP system manages materials, it is
likely that you will want to dynamically create materials through scripting. See KB article
Creating Material and Supplemental Equipment through Scripting for more information.
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Creating Process Segments

In the ISA-95 world, a process segment defines those plant capabilities used to execute
production. In the Track & Trace module, we create process segments as a template, that can
then be used by an operations definition/operation segment pair to create an operation that will
be performed and data tracked against. The process segment defines where an operation can
take place, who can perform an operation, what materials can be consumed and what materials
will be generated. Process segments can be created and its properties edited through scripting
or by using the MES Object Editor.
Process segments are never executed. They are a template for which operation segments are
derived from.
Creating Segments with Scripting Functions

The following scripting function is provided that can be used to create process segments.
system.mes.createMESObject
The following knowledge base articles show examples of how to use these scripting functions
to create operation segments.
Create Process Segment
The sections below detailing core properties, custom properties and complex properties are
valid for creating process segments through both scripting functions and the MES Object
Editor.
Creating Segments with the MES Object Editor

The MES Object Editor component provides a visual method for creating process segments
and operations definitions. The Editor Mode property of the component must be set to
Segment Operations.
Click on the icon to select Add Process Segment. A popup will appear with sections
grouped into Core Properties, Custom Properties, and what we call Complex Properties (
Material, Equipment, Personnel and Supplemental Equipment).
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Core Properties
Property Data Description

Type
Name String Name of the process segment to be added
Description String Description of the process segment
End Operation Boolean If this property is set to True, then the operations
When Complete automatically ends when segment is complete
Segment Recipe String This is a drop down list of available recipes which can be
Name set to be used on segment start
Custom Properties
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Custom properties can be added here for any meta data you want to store during execution of
this process segment. Data stored here can be accessed through scripting for analysis. Custom
properties are optional. Refer to setCustomPropertyValues for more details on using scripting
functions to set custom properties.

Type
Name String The name of custom property
Value String The value of custom property
Units String The unit description of the custom property value
Data Type String The data type of the custom property. Valid options are Int1, Int2,
Int4, Int8, Float4, Float8, Boolean, String, DateTime, Int1Array,
Int2Array, Int4array, Int8Array, Float4Array, Float8array,
BooleanArray, StringArray, DateTimeArray
Description String Description of custom property
Production Boolean If this property is set to True, then the custom property will be visible
Visible at the time of production
Required Boolean This box is unchecked by default. If this setting is checked, then this
property is a required property and if it is unchecked, this is an
optional property
Custom To add a custom property of a custom property, select this row and
Properties click add button on tool bar
Complex Properties - Material
Any materials consumed or produced by this process segment are defined here. There is no
requirement to create material complex properties e.g. a maintenance process segment, and
there is no restriction on how many input, output or consumable materials are defined for a
process segment. Refer to createComplexProperty for more details on creating complex
properties with scripting functions.
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Type
Name String The name of the material
Optional Boolean If the material defined here is always required as an input or an

output of this process, then leave this setting unchecked. If this
material is optional, then select it
Production Boolean This box is checked by default. If this setting is unchecked then
Selectable this property selection will not be visible to the operator in the MES
Material Selector component.
Use String Defines whether this material is an input, a consumable, by-

product or an output of this process segment. Options are:
In: This setting is used for material feeding from an existing
material lot into a segment that will be part of the finished
goods.
Out: This setting is used for material feeding out of a
segment that is or will be part of the finished goods.
Consumable: This setting is used for material feeding into
a segment that is not part of the finished goods.
By-product: This is used for material feeding out of a
segment that is not part of the finished goods.
Auto Boolean If this is set to True, the system will create a new material lot
Generate object for this material
Lot
Material Python This setting defines the type of material that can be used in this
Reference Dictionary process segment. It can be a Material Class or a Material
Definition and can be used to prevent the wrong materials being
used
Lot Python This settings defines the location or equipment associated with the
Equipment Dictionary material lot. It can be an Equipment Class, Equipment, Line,
Reference Line Cell Group or Storage Unit and can be used to prevent this
process segment from selecting lots located in other equipment.
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Type
Enable Boolean If this setting is selected, then sublot support will be enabled for
Sublots the material resource
Lot String This determines the source of the lot number. Options are:
Number
Auto: This setting automatically generates lot number. The
Source
internal lot number generator will generate a lot number
and assign it automatically for the operator. This option can
also be used if a different lot number format is used or lot
numbers are provided by another system that is integrated
with this system.
Manual: This setting will prompt the operator for the lot
number. This is typically used when receiving raw materials
or entering a lot number generated by an outside system.
In Link: Only valid for Out materials. In cases where the lot
number for the output material will be the same as the lot
number of the input to the process segment, this setting will
tie the two together. Segments can be configured with
multiple material inputs and outputs and different lot
number links can be configured. Whenever this setting is
used, the Lot Sequence number is incremented, so that a
material lot can be tracked through a number of process
segments.
Creating Custom Lot Numbers

When the Lot Number Source is set to Auto, the T&T
module will internally generate a unique lot number. If a
custom lot number needs to be generated or a query to
obtain a lot number from another system, a custom script
can be added to the CreateLotNumber event to do just
that. This event is fired when Lot Number Source is set to
Auto and a new material lot number is required by an
operation segment. See the Generate Custom Lot
Number knowledge base article for more information.
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Type
Lot String The system will use the same lot number as the material reference
Number with the name same as that of this setting. For example if this is
Source In set to Material In, then the system selects the lot number for the
Link material reference Material In
Quantity String This setting determines the quantity of material. Options are:
Source
Available Lot Quantity: Number of items belonging to the
lot can be obtained with this feature.
Link: This option allows the quantity to come from an input
or output material resource of this segment. This eliminates
the need to type in the quantity multiple times if they will
always be the same as another material resource.
Link Combine: For segments that are combining two or
more lots into one output, this option can be used. It is used
by having two or more material resources, that are segment
inputs, linked to the same material resource output. When
the segment is ended, the system will sum up the quantities
of the linked material resources to that of the linking
material resources. There isn't a need to use "," or any
other delimiters while defining the quantity source link,
instead a single name is used that can be put into all of the
material references link names.
Link Split: For segments that are splitting a lot into two or
more streams, as is the case of separating good from bad
product, this option can be used. It is used by having two or
more material resources, that are segment outputs, linked
to the same material resource. When the segment is
ended, the system will ensure that the sum of the quantities
of the linking material resources equal that of the linked
material resources.
Manual: The operator will be prompted for the quantity. The
quantity of material can be entered manually or with script.
It must be entered before the segment is ended.
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Type
MES Counter: Obtain the quantity from the automatic

production counters defined for the associated equipment.
The associated equipment may change if the Lot
Equipment Reference setting is set to a Material Class and
the specific equipment is not known until the segment is
started for production. More information can be found in the
MES Counters page.
Sublot Count: The quantity will be automatically set based

on the number of Material Sublot items belonging to the
Material Lot.
Quantity String This is used when the Quantity Source setting is set to Link, Split
Source or Combine. It is the name of the material resource to link to this
Link segment. For an input Material, if Quantity Source is set to
Available Lot Quantity or Manual, and the Quantity Source Link to
combine, for the output material, set the Quantity Source to Link
Combine and the Quantity Source Link also to combine
Quantity Float8 Typically this is left blank, but it can be set to a fixed value that will
be constant every time the segment is used for production
Units String Units for the quantity
Rate String This is used to set the material rate period. Options are:
Period
Min: For setting the rate in minutes.
Hour: For setting the rate in hours.
Cycle: For setting the rate in cycles.
Rate Float8 This setting determines rate of the material. Material rate is invalid
if it is set to less than zero
Cycle Time Int4 The expected time to complete a material cycle in seconds
Final Lot String

Status
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Type
When a segment is started, the status of the Material Lots will be

set to Active. When the segment is ended or a new lot is used for
the material resource, the status will be set to Complete.
Optionally, the value of this setting can be used instead of the
default Complete. This is useful for setting a lot to Hold, In
Process or anything that can be used to filter lots or sublots.
Active status while the lot is active cannot be changed.
Auto Lot String This setting determines if all the items belonging to the lot are
Quantity automatically consumed. Options are:
Completion
Disabled: Select this if the items in the lot should be used
automatically.
Enabled: Select this if the items in the lot should not be
used automatically.
Confirm: Set this if the l ot quantity needs to be confirmed.
This will check if the lot has reached its confirmation
threshold or not.
Material Int4 Sets the depletion warning in seconds

Lot
Depletion
Warning
Material String The material lot status can be set to any custom value here. This
Lot Status can be used to filter results when querying material lots
Filter
Custom To add new custom property, select this row and click add button
Properties on tool bar
Complex Properties - Equipment
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A process segment requires one and only one Equipment complex property to be defined. this
sets up production control on where this process segment can be executed. If you want to
create a process segment that can occur on any piece of equipment e.g. 'Clean Equipment', set
the equipment reference to an equipment class that contains all equipment. Refer to
createComplexProperty for more details on creating complex properties with scripting functions.

Type
Name String The name of the custom property that can be used to reference
this equipment resource in script
Equipment Python This is the Production Item (equipment) that the operation can be
Reference Dictionary run at. This can be set to an equipment class or piece of
equipment (Line, Line Cell, Line Cell Group or Storage Unit)
Use String The equipment use property defined here is in compliance with
ISA-95 standard. We don't have any internal functions for this
though you can specify if this property refers to Production,
Maintenance, etc.
Quantity Float8 The quantity of equipment defined here is in compliance with ISA-
95 standard. We don't have any internal functions for this
Units String This specifies the units for the quantity setting
Custom To add a new custom property, select this row and click add button
Complex Properties - Personnel
Personnel complex properties allow to you add production control to a process segment by
defining who can execute this process segment. This complex property is optional and can be
left blank. Refer to createComplexProperty for more details on creating complex properties with
scripting functions.

Type
Name String The name of the custom property that can be used to reference
this personnel in script
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Type
Optional Boolean If the property defined here is always required, then leave this
setting unchecked. If this property is optional, then select it
Production Boolean This box is checked by default. If this setting is unchecked then
Selectable this property selection will not be visible to the operator in the MES
Personnel Python This can be set to a Personnel Class or a Person. Setting this to
Reference Dictionary Personnel Class will cause the operator to be prompted for the
specific person for this personnel resource in the MES Material
Selector component. If set to Person, then the selection will be
automatically selected
Use String The personnel use property is here in compliance with ISA-95
standard, we don't have any internal functions for this though you
can specify if this property refers to Production, Maintenance, etc.
Quantity Float8 Personnel quantity property is here in compliance with ISA-95

standard, we don't have any internal functions for this
Custom To add new custom property, select this row and click add button
Complex Properties - Supplemental Equipment
Mobile equipment that can be moved around such as bins, containers, die sets etc. cannot be
defined in the production model as fixed equipment as defined by ISA-95. The MES Object
Editor and scripting functions can be used instead to create Supplemental Equipment. Refer to
createComplexProperty for more details on creating complex properties with scripting functions.

Type
Name String The name of the custom property that can be used to reference this
supplemental equipment in script
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Type
Optional Boolean If the property defined here is always required, then leave this
setting unchecked. If this property is optional, then select it
Production Boolean This box is checked by default. If this setting is unchecked then this
Selectable property selection will not be visible to the operator in the MES
Equipment String The reference to this equipment

Reference
Use String The supplemental equipment use property is here in compliance

with ISA-95 standard, we don't have any internal functions for this
though you can specify if this property refers to Production,
Maintenance, etc.
Quantity Float8 The quantity of supplemental equipment is here in compliance with

ISA-95 standard, we don't have any internal functions for this
Custom To add new custom property, select this row and click add button on
Properties tool bar.
8.2.3 Traceability
Trace Graph
The Trace Graph component provides a visual method to understand what material lots and
processes were used to create Finished Goods. The Trace demo project includes a screen to
view the trace graph.
To use the Trace Graph simply select a From Date Time and a To Date Time to look up all of
the lot numbers in that time period. You can filter for specific equipment or material and you can
specify whether or not you want to see active or completed lots. Once you select your filters,
you should be able to see a list of lot numbers in the dropdown list.
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If you select Lot No 0000000001 and you will see the trace graph on the right.
The nodes are laid out in chronological order from left to right. The node type alternates starting
with a segment then showing a lot. The idea behind this is there are lots that are inputs to an
operation and there are lots that the operation produced. In the image below, the upper left
node titled Unload Station 1 is the operation that vinegar was unloaded. When this operation
was done, a new lot VIN 2988 was created. Then that lot was used in the operation of making
of balsamic dressing at Mix Station 1, which produced balsamic dressing that resides in
Holding Tank 2.
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Here is the trace graph for Lot No 0000000001.
You can click on any node to view the corresponding details. For example, click on the Wine
Make and select Show Details. A popup window will open with the details.
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Optionally, you can click on individual nodes to allow the trace to start inspecting that Lot No.
This would give the details about the raw materials, finished goods, and much more. To view
the data in tabular form, click on the Table tab. There are more details in the user manual about
the trace graph component.
Components
The Track and Trace module provides a set of components that can be used to enter in data for
an operation and to select material lots etc., for analysis. The demo project comes with quite a
few screens pre-made that implement these components.
8.2.4 Material Lots and Inventory

Whenever an operation is performed, material lots are produced and consumed. The type of
material lots that are consumed, the method in which they are consumed or produced, are
defined in the material complex properties of the Process Segment. The Track & Trace Module
provides scripting functions, binding functions and components that allow you to view material
lots and inventory at any location.
Lot Sequence
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Lot Sequence
Whenever an IN material lot is consumed by a process and the OUT Material is set to have the
same Material Lot ID as the IN Material (by setting the Lot Number Source to Link in the
material complex properties of the Process Segment), a unique incrementing Lot Sequence
number is generated and associated to the new material lot. This provides the ability to search
for a Material Lot and determine the most current Material Lot properties, such as location.
Objects
The Material Lot object can be used to return salient information regarding a Material Lot.
The MES Object Filter object can be used to return a list of Material Lots. See Filter for a
Material Lot by Custom Property knowledge article for more information.
Scripting Functions
system.mes.getLotInfoByName
system.mes.getLotInfoByUUID
system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment
system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot
system.mes.getLotList
system.mes.getLotTraceByLotUUID
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotName
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotUUID
system.mes.getSublotInfoByName
system.mes.getSublotInfoByUUID
system.mes.loadMaterialLot
system.mes.lot.filter.createFilter
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Binding Functions
For more information refer to the Trace Binding functions section in the reference appendix.
Components
MES Material Selector
MES Sublot List
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8.3 SPC
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SPC Module in a nutshell

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Objects
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Sepasoft SPC module uses the following functions for scripting:
system.quality.spc
system.quality.definition
system.quality.sample.data

8.3.1 What Is SPC

SPC is the acronym for Statistical Process Control. When we are testing our process, we
need to have an understanding about the attributes that defines the quality of the specific
product. Then we have to go through a process of understanding of why the test failed. SPC is
more specific around the actual test that we do.
Collecting samples
Analysis of the test data.
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Rule violations - conditions where we are out of control, out of our range.
Quality goes on planning how often taking a test
SPC is a tool used to manage quality.
What Is Quality
In manufacturing, quality is defined as a measure of excellence or a state of being free from
defects, deficiencies and significant variations. It is brought about by strict and consistent
commitment to certain standards that achieve uniformity of a product in order to satisfy specific
customer or user requirements. Quality products help to maintain customer satisfaction and
loyalty and reduce the risk and cost of replacing faulty goods.
Your customers expect you to deliver quality products. If you do not, they will quickly look for
alternatives. Quality is critical to satisfying your customers and retaining their loyalty so they
continue to buy from you in the future. Quality products make an important contribution to long-
term revenue and profitability. The quality of a product is very important for a stable
manufacturing industry. The defected or the faulted goods must be sorted out from the good
ones. So it is extremely important to maintain the quality of any manufacturing product. This is
why we have introduced the SPC module. This module ensures the quality of items and
increase the productivity of efficient products.
Quality Versus SPC

Although Quality and SPC are sometimes used interchangeably, they are different. Quality is
very broad and includes much more than just SPC, while SPC can be considered a tool in the
Quality process.
A quick example may help to point out the difference. If product in the warehouse is going bad
over time, then a process has to start to narrow in on the cause. It will involve brainstorming,
perhaps creating fishbone diagrams to determine the possible causes. In the case of an off-
color product, it could be rust building up in pipes, chemical formulation changes, or different
raw materials being used. This part of the example refers to quality. Unlike SPC, quality
requires more than installing software, collecting samples and analyzing the results.
Once the most likely causes of the off-color product have been determined, SPC can be used
to monitor the attributes and narrow down and isolate the cause. It may be determined that
when the pH of a sub-ingredient falls out of a certain range, the stability of the product color is
degraded. With this knowledge, SPC can be used to monitor the pH so that if it falls outside of
range, it can be corrected quickly. This prevents a bigger problem that may arise when the
product stays in the warehouse for a period of time.
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SPC Variation
All manufacturing processes are affected by intrinsic variation. Variation exists in everything.
No matter how hard we try, there can never be two identical actions that generate exactly the
same result. Too much variation leads to rework, scrap, or customer problems. As the variation
in our processes is reduced, the output of our processes will be improved. That’s our goal with
SPC - to reduce the variation in our processes and then monitor the process to make sure the
variation doesn’t increase. So first of all, we have to make a frequency tally of the data. Next is
to calculate it's normal distribution of measurement values.
SPC Causes of Variation

When a manufacturing process involves complex machines to complete production, a
temporary malfunction or a breakdown in an intricate piece of equipment can affect the
manufacturing process. Identifying means of improving efficiency of all working parts of
production promotes a continual and more efficient operation. Positioning of equipment and the
personnel required to operate machines can also affect production.
Environment
The climatic conditions to which the commodity was exposed before receipt; what conditions
are likely to occur whilst commodities are held in storage.
Raw materials
The availability of materials and the development of new, hi-technology materials will have an
influence on the final design of a product. Quality of the finished product always depend on the
quality of raw materials.
Methods
Quality also depends on the methods used to produce it and the chemicals added during
production. To maintain high standards of quality, companies are investing in new machines
and following new procedures and methods these days.
SPC Samples
Sometimes it is tedious to measure every part and so we should have to go for sampling.
Sampling is the process of selecting units from a population of interest so that by studying the
sample we may fairly generalize our results back to the population from which they were
chosen. Instead of checking every product, We just take measurements on some of them in
random.
Every hour we may pull out some samples to represent the population. We shall define the
sample size, which is basically equal to the number of measurements. Sepasoft SPC defines
this with the following.
Interval
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How many measurements, which is your sample size.
SPC Values and Attributes

There are some attributes of items that we can't measure. Such as missing logo, cracks etc.
After a specific shift of may be 30 days, we may have 100 cracks, 5 missing logo. In other
words, multiple defects per item.
SPC Standard Deviation

In statistics, the standard deviation (SD, also represented by the Greek letter sigma, for the
population standard deviation or s for the sample standard deviation) is a measure that is used
to quantify the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values. In other words it is the
amount that we are deviating.
Standard deviation of sample means is calculated with the following equation:
where x is the standard deviation of individual measurements and n is the sample size. The
Upper (UCL) and Lower (LCL) control limits are calculated by the following equations:
where the z value is the number of standard deviations (sigmas) from the mean to put the
control limits.
8.3.2 SPC Module Overview

The SPC Module provides a number of features that can be used to implement the policies and
procedures of a Quality Management System (QMS). It is not in itself a QMS. What it does is
exceed the capabilities of normal SPC software applications by providing...
Manual Sample Collections
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Automatic Sample Collections

Scheduling of Samples based on real-time production conditions
Alerting of Samples Coming Due, Due or Overdue
Automatic Evaluation of Control Limits and Out of Control Signals without human
intervention
Alerting of Out of Control Conditions
Customizable Screens
...and much more
The SPC module in itself provides some very powerful capabilities, and with it sitting on top of
the Ignition platform, allows for significant configuration and customization to realize your
desired functionality.
This module can be used to ensure that statistical data is accurately collected on time, every
time, helping you eliminate any issues leading to quality problems. It is an industry-standard
methodology for measuring and controlling quality during the manufacturing process. Quality
data in the form of Product or Process measurements are obtained in real-time during
manufacturing. This data is then plotted on a graph with pre-determined control limits. Control
limits are determined by the capability of the process, whereas specification limits are
determined by the client's needs.
Automatic Sample Collection

SPC data can come from a variety of sources so the SPC module provides you with the tools
you need to collect it. Sepasoft SPC was built with support for automatically collecting data
from PLC devices, OPC-connected devices, lab instruments, RS232 devices, USB devices,
data files, web services and external databases. When automatic data collection is not
possible, the SPC Module supports manual data entry. In cases when there is no network
connectivity, offline data collection is possible using mobile iOS or Android devices.
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Lab Instruments
For legacy laboratory inspection equipment that does not provide an OPC-UA or other
interface, the Instrument Interface module allows for data collection through the parsing of data
files or by intercepting data on an RS-232 COM port. See the Instrument Interface help section
for more information.
Additional Factors
Sepasoft SPC supports the collection of data not typically associated with quality, but that can
directly impact it. These factors can include raw material vendors, maintenance, humidity,
temperature and much more.
Scheduling Samples
If you worry about samples being taken at the correct time and not being faked after the fact,
you are not alone. It is not a matter of whether or not the person responsible for taking samples
has been distracted and missed taking samples, it is a matter of when. The Sepasoft SPC
module has powerful features that will schedule samples based on current real time production
conditions.
For example, if a lab staff is required to take samples every hour a production line is running,
what happens when there is a break down or the production start is delayed because the lack
of raw materials? How does the lab technician know when production started and if it has been
an hour? In a variety of ways, the Ignition module can let the lab technician know that
production has started and a sample is coming due, is due or is overdue. This can be
expanded to instantly inform all parties that should know of various sample due states.
This can be utilized for more than taking live process samples. It can also be used for other
checks that have to be done around the production facility such as weekly inspections of values
or rodent traps.
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Simple Automatic Sample Scheduling

Taking accurate, regularly-scheduled samples is vital to maintain quality. That’s why we made it
easy to schedule samples automatically in real-time using the Sepasoft SPC Module.
You can take samples based on actual production conditions and use convenient, automated
alerts to help ensure that samples are never missed. Customizing a sampling schedule is
simple and totally flexible, empowering you to accommodate the requirements of your unique
production environment.
Notifications
The Sepasoft SPC Module makes it easy to ensure that samples are taken on time. A samples
list shows upcoming, due and overdue samples by department or location so you can quickly
see what's happening. The system can also automatically send out email and SMS notification
or flash screen indicators to prompt sample taking. You even have the option of setting up the
system to automatically stop production if a sample is overdue.
Sample Approval
When samples are taken, the SPC Module can be set up to automatically approve them or hold
them for approval. This feature can help you ensure that samples are approved when and how
you need them to be.
Sample Definitions
You can easily create sample definitions to define attributes, control limits, signals and
sampling locations. Choose attributes from variable data types such as real, integer, Boolean
and many more.
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Automatic Alerts for Out-of-Control Conditions

Typically, SPC software requires that someone opens a screen and visually checks for out of
control conditions. Just like the scheduling of samples, someone may be distracted by other
pressing production issues and fail to complete the task. The Sepasoft SPC module has
powerful features that will automatically evaluate out of control signals every time new sample
data is recorded. This can be expanded to instantly inform all parties that should know of
various out of control conditions.
Quick Automatic Signal Evaluation

To ensure quality, it’s important to keep processes within acceptable control limits. This is done
by identifying out-of-control variations as soon as possible without human intervention. Every
time a sample is taken, the Sepasoft SPC Module evaluates out-of-control conditions and
automatically alerts you if they are present. With Sepasoft SPC, find out-of-control variations
quickly and resolve them before they become a bigger problem.
Out-of-Control Alerting
The system alerts you automatically whenever an out-of-control condition or bogus sample data
has been detected. Alerts are easy to customize so you can have Sepasoft SPC send out an
email or SMS notification, flash a screen indicator, stop production, or do a number of other
alert methods.
Control Limits
The Sepasoft SPC Module has typical built-in control limit calculations. These typical control
limits can be modified or added to simply by editing, copying or creating new ones.
Signals
To get you up to speed faster, the SPC Module is provided with standard signals. But when the
production environment calls for something more, you can edit, copy or create your own
signals.
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Analyze SPC Data with Customizable Charts

All the data in the world is of no use without good analysis tools, so we built the Sepasoft SPC
Module with a full range of powerful and flexible SPC Control Charts. Based on security roles,
control limit values can be calculated and set interactively on the Control Charts. The Additional
Factors feature gives you the flexibility to associate and visualize other production information
along with SPC data and with customizable appearance settings for charts, tables, control limits
and signals, you have the power to see the information you need in the way you want.
The control charts can be separated into three groups: value charts, attribute charts, and
analysis charts. On all charts, it is possible to add assignable causes and notes to explain a
data point. A sample note can be entered on the Lab or Test Stations page when the sample is
first entered. This can be done by selecting a sample, then clicking Add Note. An attribute note
is added directly from an SPC chart by right-clicking on a data point and selecting Set Note
from the drop-down list. In addition to attribute notes, an assignable cause can also be added in
this way. Assignable causes can also be saved for future use. Out-of-Control Signals and
Control Limits can also be added to the graphs.
8.3.3 Production Model Configuration

The SPC module deals with MES Locations. Locations are where samples are taken. Samples
can be taken automatically or manually. Regardless, a location must be added to the
production model before taking a sample. Locations can be added to an area or a line.
Locations are added to the Production model in the Ignition Designer. Locations can be added
at the Area and Line level.
You can add as many locations that you take samples at. Keep in mind you may have multiple
samples you take at a particular location. For example, you may only take 1 sample on the line
whereas you take 3 samples in the lab. In that case you would just need 2 locations in the
production model.
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Additional Factors
You can setup Additional Factors on the General tab of the location production item in the
Production model. Any defined additional factors will have there value stored and associated
the sample whenever it is taken. This provides a flexible method of extending the SPC engine
to associate meta data with the sample.
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Sample Tag Collectors

The Quality tab of the location production item provides the ability to define automated tag
sampling. For more info, refer to the Automated Tag Sample Collector.
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Setting Up Your Tag Structure

It is a good idea whenever using any of the MES modules to layout your tag structure to mimic
that of the Production Model.
OPC Production Tags

The SPC module will create the following OPC Production server tags for each Location that is
defined in the Production Model.
Location
Intervals
Signals
Control Limits
The production model is defined in the Ignition designer and contains your production areas,
lines and locations. Access to the configuration and current state of the production model is
available through the Production OPC Server. It is added automatically when the SPC Module
is installed. When the production items are added, removed or modified, the changes will be
reflected in the Production OPC Server when the project is saved in the designer.
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The image on the right shows some of the values available to read, and in some cases write to.
For more information, see Appendix A
SPCOPCBrowser
8.3.4 Sample Definitions

Sample definitions originate from two different sources. One source is the Tag Sample
Collectors that are defined in the designer and are for the sole purpose of creating samples
automatically from Ignition tags (no human intervention). The other source is from the sample
definitions created using the screens covered in this section, and are for the purpose of manual
or semi-automatic collection of sample data (human intervention).
Sample Definition Manager

The sample definition screen is made up of components from the SPC modules that work
together to allow for the management of sample definitions. By selecting a sample definition,
the attributes, locations, control limits and signals associated with it are shown. The attributes
define the data measurements to collect for each sample. The locations define the virtual
locations that are appropriate for this sample definition. The Control Limits table defines which
limits to apply to this sample definition. And last, the signals define which out of control signals
to apply to the sample definition.
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Sample Definition Page
Sample Definitions Screen
Sample Definition Page
Sample Definitions Screen
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AddSampleDef
Add Sample Definition Window
Adding Attributes
After adding a new definition, the attributes must be defined. This is done by right-clicking the
Attributes table and selecting Add from the drop-down menu. This opens a window similar to
the one before, which allows users to define each attribute. Some examples of attributes
include pH, temperature, viscosity, weight, nonconformities, and nonconforming items. From
here, the name, description, datatype, format, default value, minimum value, and maximum
value can be defined. This window also allows the users to decide if the attribute will be
required when entering sample data on the Lab or Test Stations screen.
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Add Attribute Window
Add and Edit Attribute Windows
Adding Locations
Next, the locations, or where the samples will be taken, can be defined. Again, this can be done
by right-clicking on the Locations table and selecting Add from the drop-down menu. The
ownership field declares who is responsible for the testing of the sample, whether that be the
lab or the operator at the testing station.
The interval type defines how the samples will automatically be scheduled. Or as in the image
below, they will be manually created by the user. If the interval is set to Timed Interval (Hours)
then a sample will automatically scheduled as defined by the Interval setting. When a new
project is created, the default Intervals options are also created but they can be modified,
added to or even removed. See Sample Definition Location for more details of each of the
settings.
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Add Location Window
Add Location Window
Ownership
Sample definitions can be configured to specify an owner group who is in charge of that
particular sample. The ownership is separate from the location and is used in filtering.
Adding Control Limits

Any selected control limits will be available to include on the control charts and will also be
included in the automatic evaluation of out of control conditions of the sample data. When a
new project is created, the default control limit options are also created but they can be
modified, added to or even removed. Keep in mind that each control limit is associated with a
particular control chart. For example, XBar UCL is associated and can only be used with the
XBar chart. This is because the calculation used to determine the XBar UCL value is specific to
only the XBar chart.
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Control Limits Table
Adding Signals
Any selected signals will be available to include on the control charts and will also be included
in the automatic evaluation of out of control conditions of the sample data. When a new project
is created, the default signal options are also created but they can be modified, added to or
even removed. Keep in mind that each signal is associated with a particular control chart. For
example, Individual Outside is associated with, and can only be used with, the Individual chart.
This is because the calculation and control limits used to determine if a sequence of individual
values are out of control is specific to the Individual chart.
Signals Table
After all the desired settings have been defined, the user can select Save to commit all the
changes, or Cancel to undo any changes that have been made. After a sample definition has
been created, samples based on them may appear or be manually added depending on the
Interval setting.
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Adding Samples through Scripting

The SPC module provides components to add samples, however, there are situations where
you might want to add the sample yourself. The SPC module also provides scripting functions
to perform a variety of tasks such as adding a sample. Open up the Ignition designer and
create a new main screen in the root of the quality project called Add Sample Scripting.
Drag a Button component from the Buttons tab of the component palette onto the window. Set
the text of the button to Enter Sample.
Double click on the button to configure the actionPerformed event. Enter in the following
script:
location = "[global]\My Enterprise\Site 1\Packaging\Line 1\Line 1

Quality"
sampleDef = "Measurement"
sample = system.quality.sample.data.getCreateSampleByName('',
sampleDef, location)
sample.setSampleData(1, "LocationX", "15")
sample.setSampleData(1, "LocationY", "24")
sample.setSampleData(1, "Diameter", "0.26")
sample.setApproved(1)
system.quality.sample.data.updateSample(location, sample, 1)
The first argument of the setSampleData function takes the measurement count which is 1 if
there is only 1 measurement. Make sure you add a row for each attribute on the
setSampleData function.
Of course we hard-coded the values in the script. They can come from the window or tags. You
can make your own forms to add samples.
8.3.5 Automatic Tag Sample Collectors

Tag Sample Collectors are used to automatically collect measurement data from an Ignition tag
and create samples with the collected measurement data. The sample will be a single
measurement of a single attribute (value). When configuring, the selected interval defines how
often to create a new sample. For example, on every 100th value change of a checkweigher
value, create a new sample and record the current value. Or, every 10 minutes while a process
is running, create a sample and record the current temperature. The measurement data can
come from a variety of sources including any OPC connected device, values from external
databases, manual entries, etc.
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Any samples that are automatically created and recorded by a Tag Sample Collector are
automatically approved and will appear in the control charts. By setting the Auto Refresh
property of either the SPC Selector or SPC Controller components on client screens, new
samples will appear in the control charts in real time as they are created. In addition, the
appropriate events found on the Advanced tab for the production location will be executed.
Adding and Editing Tag Sample Collectors

To add a Tag Sample Collector, right-click the Tag Sample Collector table and select New from
the drop-down menu. A window will appear with several fields to be completed, including the
name of the tag sample collector, as well as the tag path and other properties required.
To edit a tag sample collectors, right-click the Tag Sample Collector table and select Edit from
the drop-down menu. A window as shown below will appear identical to the window used to
add tag sample collector. Once the desired fields have been edited, select OK.
Enabled
Tag Sample Collectors enabled property provides a method of stopping the automatic
collection of measurements and creation of samples. Additionally, any tags associated with this
property can be changed to start and stop automatic collection. See OPC Tags for more
information.
Name
This is the required unique name of the Tag Sample Collector as it will appear, with SQLTag-
prepended to it, in selection lists. Behind the scenes, a sample definition is created using this
sample name. Sample definitions created for the purpose of Tag Sample Collectors will not
appear in the definition management and manual sample entry client screens.
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Add SQL Tag Sample

Collector
SQLTag Path
This is the SQLTag path from which measurement values will be read.
Interval Type
The interval options that can be selected here match those defined in the Intervals list on the
Enterprise quality tab. Only intervals that have script will be included as options for Tag Sample
Collectors. The reason for this is that manual intervals, which are the those without script, will
never be created and do not apply to automatic collection of measurements.
Interval
The interval to collect data and create new samples. The units of this interval are defined by the
interval type and can be minutes, days, every x value read, etc.
Control Limits
The control limits that are checked will be calculated for this Tag Sample Collector during signal
evaluations. Available control limit options are defined in the Control Limits list on the
Enterprise quality tab. It is important to include control limits that a signal depends on or the
signal will not be evaluated correctly.
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Signals
The signals that are checked will be evaluated every time a new sample is recorded by the Tag
Sample Collector. Available signal options are defined in the Signals list on the Enterprise
quality tab.
Deleting Tag Sample Collectors

To delete a tag sample collector, select the item to be deleted. After selecting, right-click the
item and select Delete from the drop-down menu. A window as shown will appear confirming
that you permanently want to delete the tag sample collector.
Exporting and Importing Tag Sample Collectors

To export tag sample collector entries, right-click anywhere on the table containing tag sample
collector entries and select the Export menu item. A dialog box will appear to allow selection of
an existing file or the entry of a name for the new file to which the collector entries are saved. If
a file extension is not entered, then the default .csv will be used.
The first line of the file must at least contain the property names separated by commas. If
additional names exist, they will be ignored. The property names can be in any order. Below is
a sample csv file showing multiple tag sample collector entries. The lines in the example shown
below have been shortened.
To import tag sample collectors, right-click anywhere on the entries and select the Import menu
item. A dialog box will appear as shown below to allow selection of a comma separated values
(csv) formatted file.
Example - Creating an Automatic Tag Sample Collector

Tag Sample Collectors can be added, edited or deleted on the Location page of the designer
under the Quality tab. Let's add a checkweigher automatic tag sample collector to our Line 1
Quality location. In the Ignition designer select the Line 1 Quality location and select the
Quality tab on the right. First, we have to create a tag that will be our value for the sample.
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Let's use a memory tag so we can control the value. In our tag database add a folder called
Line 1 Quality in the Line 1 > PLC folder. Create a memory tag called Weight that is an Int4
with an initial value of 0.
The tag provider should look like this.
Now that we have a tag let's create the collector. Right click on the Tag Sample Collectors
table to add a new automatic tag sample collector. Let's call the collector Checkweigher.
Locate the Weight tag we just created for the Tag Path. There are 3 important settings:
Interval Type, Control Limits, and Signals. The Interval Type is used to determine when the
sample is taken. It could every 10 minutes or every 100 value changes. The SPC module
comes with several built-in intervals and it is possible to create your own. Set the Interval Type
to Every x Value Changes and set the Interval to 5. That way Ignition will take a sample every
5 value changes of the tag. You can enable any control limits you plan on using for this sample
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and you can also enable any out of control signals you plan on using. Select the Individual LCL
and Individual UCL control limits. Select the Individual Nelson Rule 3 and Individual Outside
signals. That way we can be notified if the value falls outside of the LCL and UCL limits and if
there are 6 consecutive points in increasing or decreasing order.
Press OK to save. Make sure to save your changes in the designer as well. As soon as you
press save in the designer the samples will start to automatically get taken based on the
interval type. For us, we have to change the value of the Weight tag 5 times for a sample to get
taken. That's it! You can add as many automatic tag sample collectors as you need.
8.3.6 Control Limits

Statistical tables have been developed for various types of distributions that quantify the area
under the curve for a given number of standard deviations from the mean. These can be used
as probability tables to calculate the odds that a given value (measurement) is part of the same
group of data used to construct the histogram.
The prominent statistician Walter Shewhart found that control limits placed at three standard
deviations from the mean in either direction provided an economical trade off between the risk
of reacting to a false signal and the risk of not reacting to a true signal, regardless of the shape
of the underlying process distribution.
What Are Control Limits

Control limits , also known as natural process limits , are horizontal lines drawn on a statistical
process control chart, usually at a distance of ±3 standard deviations of the plotted statistic
from the statistic's mean.
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They should not be confused with tolerance limits or specifications, which are completely
independent of the distribution of the plotted sample statistic. Control limits describe what a
process is capable of producing (sometimes referred to as the 'voice of the process'), while
tolerances and specifications describe how the product should perform to meet the customer's
expectations
Control limits are Upper Control Limit (UCL) and Lower Control Limit (LCL) values that are
calculated from the data that is gathered from a process. They are shown as horizontal lines on
the control charts and reflect the past performance of that process. They can be either
calculated or entered manually, or through scripting, to act as specification limits. Specification
limits are requirements made by the company, not a reflection of the process itself.
For the p and u Charts, the control limits can vary for each sample depending on the number of
items inspected for each sample. See the SPC Charts for more information.
Calculating Control Limits

At the start of an SPC implementation all efforts must be aimed at controlling the variation of
the dispersion (via a range or sigma control chart). When the dispersion of the process is out of
control, the average of the process is likely also out of control. This is because there is a
relation between the variation in the dispersion and the variation of the average as shown in
this equation:
equation1
Problems on the dispersion chart should be addressed first. When control limits on the average
chart are calculated in the standard way (three sigma from the average), out-of-control
variables on the dispersion chart will also lead to out-of-control factors on the average chart.
These out-of-control factors on the average chart are not an indication of changes in the
process average, however, but are a logical result of changes in the dispersion. When
operators without adequate knowledge of SPC see out-of-control variables on both average
and dispersion charts they will likely start working on the problem on the average chart because
such problems are easier to address – just adjust the process.
The way to avoid this issue is to begin charting without putting the limits of the average chart at
three sigma. There are three options:
1. Do not use control limits for the average – only show the target. This is sometimes called
a run chart.
2. Fix the limits at a level which will rarely lead to out-of-control variables.
3.
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3. When the process average is unstable use modified control limits to minimize the actions,
but make sure that process averages that are abnormal are signaled.
When the Cp value is high enough, the third method is preferred because the limits are still
calculated based on the process variation. This method still gives an early warning when a
disturbance of the process average will lead to defective products.
Control limit Types

There are different control limit types for each type of control chart. For example, the XBar
control limit type only supports XBar UCL, XBar LCL and XBar Other control limits, and
cannot be calculated or shown for any other control chart besides the XBar Control Chart.
Default Control Limits

The control limits are defined by the enterprise and can be added, edited or deleted on the
Enterprise page in the designer under the Quality tab.
When a new Enterprise Production Item is added, the following control limits are added:
Kind Description LSL Target USL LCL UCL Chart
Cp Process Capability. A * * * Process

simple and Capability
straightforward
indicator of process
capability
Histogram Histograms are used * * Histogram

to show distribution of
variables
Individual Individual Control * * Individual

Charts f or time
series tracking of a
process
MR * * Individual
and Range
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Moving Range used

to indicate process
variation by
calculating the ranges
of two or more
consecutive samples
Median Median is the middle * * Median and

point when data Range
points are arranged
from high to low
Pp Process Performance * * * Process

. A simple and Performance
straightforward
indicator of process
performance
Range XBar Range used to * * XBar and R

indicate process
variation by
calculating the ranges
of two or more
samples that have
multiple
measurements
StdDev Standard Deviation * * XBar and S
XBar Xbar represents the * * * * XBar and S

sample mean of a
number of repeated
observations
c Count type data, * * C-Chart

Total number of non-
conformities (defects)
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per unit or total

number of events
occurring in a given
unit of time
u Count type data. * * U-Chart

Total number of non-
conformities (defects)
per item or group of
items
np Non Performing. N * * NP-Chart

umber of
nonconforming units
in a sample
p Proportion Non * * P-Chart

Performing.
proportion of
nonconforming units
in a sample
Adding and Editing Control Limits

To add a new control limit, right-click the Control Limits table on the Quality tab at the
Enterprise level of the Production Model and select New from the drop-down menu. A window
will appear with several fields to be completed, including the name and kind of the control limit,
as well as the scripting necessary to use the control limit.
To edit an existing control limit, right-click the Control Limits table on the Quality tab at the
Enterprise level of the Production Model and select Edit from the drop-down menu. A window
will appear as shown. Once the desired fields have been edited, select OK.
This section refers to how to create Control Limits to be used to monitor sample
values. Actual Control Limit values can be set through the control charts by right
clicking on the LCL and UCL or through scripting. Refer to the knowledge base article
on Setting Up Control Limits by Product Code for more info.
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Name
This is the required unique name of the control limit as it will appear in selection lists and
control charts. It is better to keep this short in length so that it will fit better on the control charts.
Kind
Each type of control chart has control limit kinds that it works with. If a control limit will be used
with an Individual control chart, then either the Individual LCL (Lower Control Limit), Individual
UCL (Upper Control Limit) must be used.
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Note
Each Control Limit kind has Other as an option. This kind is there for legacy support
and has deprecated. Do not use this kind.
Calculation Script
The SPC module uses python scripts to calculate control limits. This allows the user to override
the default calculation of a control limit or add new control limits that are not provided by
default. Additionally, they can be removed, cleaning up selection lists of control limits that may
never be used.
When a user or script function is used to initiate a control limit to be calculated, the script in the
associated control limit is executed. An event object is passed into the script that contains the
information and data used to calculate the new control limit value. See Control Limit Event
object for more information.
In the example, any lines that start with the pound (#) character are comments and are ignored
when the script is executed.
The event.getData() on line 8, returns the samples that will be used to calculate the new control
limit. It is a data set (see Ignition Data set in scripting for more information) and contains a row
of data for each sample. Each sample row includes measurement values, calculated values
(such as xBar, standard deviation, etc), sample date and time. For the p and u charts where the
control limits can vary by sample, this data set includes columns to which the the newly
calculated control limit for each sample can be saved.
The ds.getColumnIndex on lines 11 and 12, returns the column number of the XBar and Range
columns. This is done for speed reasons because it is faster to reference the column by
number instead of finding the column by name.
From line 19 to 21, each sample row in the data set is cycled through. This is done to total the
xBar and range values. The ds.getValueAt() function returns the value in the data set for the
specified row and column.
Line 24 calculates the average of the xBar values, also known as x double bar (XDBar).
Line 25 calculates the average of the range values, also known as range bar (RBar).
The event.getSampleSize() in line 28, returns the number of measurements per sample. This
will be used to determine which a2 value to use from the array in line 5. The a2 is a factor to
calculate the 3 sigma or 3 times standard deviation value and changes based on the number of
measurements in each sample.
Lines 31 through 34 lookup the a2 value that is going to be used to calculate the new control
limit value. A quick range check is done to prevent reading a value that is outside of the array
limits.
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Line 37 calculates the new UCL value.

And finally, the value is saved to pass back the new control limit value in line 40.
Default XBar UCL control limit calculation script
#XBar UCL Calculation

#Define the A2 factors array.
#The A2 factors correspond to the sample size which starts at 2.
#This is why element 0 and 1 of the array are 0.
a2 = [0.0, 0.0, 1.880, 1.023, 0.729, 0.577, 0.483, 0.419, 0.373, 0
.337, 0.308, 0.285, 0.266, 0.249, 0.235, 0.223, 0.212, 0.203, 0.19
4, 0.187, 0.180, 0.173, 0.167, 0.162, 0.157, 0.153]
#Get the SPC data that the XBar UCL will be calculated for
ds = event.getData()
#Get the columnn indexes within the SPC data

xBarColNdx = ds.getColumnIndex("XBar")
rangeColNdx = ds.getColumnIndex("Range")
#Initialize xBar and range sums that are need to calculate

average xBar and range.
xBarSum = 0.0
rSum = 0.0
#Cycle through each row and add to the sums

for row in range(ds.rowCount):
xBarSum = xBarSum + ds.getValueAt(row, xBarColNdx)
rSum = rSum + ds.getValueAt(row, rangeColNdx)
#Calculate the average xBar and range

xDBar = xBarSum / ds.rowCount
rBar = rSum / ds.rowCount
#Get the sample size.

sampleSize = event.getSampleSize()
#Lookup the A2 value

if sampleSize < len(a2):
a2Value = a2[sampleSize]
else:
a2Value = a2[len(a2) - 1]
#Calculate the xBar UCL

ucl = xDBar + a2Value * rBar
#Return the new xBar UCL back to the SPC module

event.setControlLimitValue(ucl)
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Group
A group name can optionally be added to each Control Limit. Control Limits that share the
same group name will then have their value set automatically when any control limit in that
group is set.
Example
An np Chart and a p Chart both show UCL spec limits. The np UCL and the p UCL Control
limits have the same Group name - PRODUCT_UCL_GRP. When a change is made to the
UCL limit on the np chart, the UCL value for the p UCL will also be changed
Deleting a Control Limit

To delete a control limit, right-click the Control Limits table on the Quality tab at the Enterprise
level of the Production Model and select Delete from the drop-down menu. A window will
appear confirming that you permanently want to delete the control limit.
Importing and Exporting Control Limits
Export
To export control limit entries, right-click anywhere on the table containing control limit entries
and select the Export menu item. A dialog box will appear to allow selection of an existing file or
the entry of a name for the new file to save the control limits to. If a file extension is not entered,
then the default .csv will be used.
The first line of the file must contain at least the property names separated by commas. If
a sample csv file showing multiple control limit entries. The lines in the example shown below
have been shortened.
Import
To import downtime entries, right-click anywhere on the control limit table and select the Import
menu item. A dialog box as shown below will appear to allow selection of a comma separated
values (csv) formatted file.
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8.3.7 Out Of Control Signals

Out-of-control signals (rule violations) occur in a variety of situations, but all the signals indicate
a change in the process where it is considered to be abnormal, or out of control. Some signals
include: six points in a row that are increasing or decreasing, eight points in a row that are
farther than one standard deviation away from the centerline, or fourteen points in a row that
are alternating up and down. When used properly, these signals can identify important changes
that can help to improve or maintain the process.
Signals can be configured so that they are evaluated every time new sample data is recorded.
This allows for quick and automatic detection of out of control conditions. Once an out of control
condition is automatically detected, Ignition provides a variety of actions that can be performed,
such as standard alerting, communications, logging and more.
For automatic signal evaluation to be enabled, the Look Back Period must be set to something
other than No Auto Evaluation, a valid look back duration must be set and the signal must be
selected for the desired sample definitions.
Out of Control Signals can be added, edited or deleted on the Enterprise page in the designer
under the Quality tab as shown .
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Default Signals
When a new Enterprise Production Item is added, the following control limits are added:
Individual Outside
Out of Limits
Outside Limits
Adding and Editing Signals

To add an out of control signal, right-click the Out of Control Signals table and select New from
the drop-down menu. A window will appear with several fields to be completed, including the
signal name, kind, calculation script, lookback period, lookback duration, chart point color and
chart point shape.
To edit an out of control signal, right-click the Out of Control Limits table and select Edit from
the drop-down menu. A window as shown below will appear identical to the window used to
add out of control limits. Once the desired fields have been edited, select OK.
Signal Name
This is the required unique name of the signal as it will appear in selection lists and control
charts. It is better to keep this short in length so that it will fit better on the control charts.
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Kind
Each type of control chart has signal kinds that it works with. If a signal will be used with a
Individual control chart, then the Individual signal kind must be used.
Available control limits kind grouped by control chart type:
XBar
Range
Histogram
Individual
MR
Standard Deviation
Median
p
np
u
c
Calculation Script
Because signal calculations can vary, the SPC module uses scripting. This allows the user to
override the default calculation of a signal or adding new signals that the SPC module may not
provide by default. Additionally, they can be removed, cleaning up selection lists of signals that
may never be used.
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Signals are evaluated when viewing them on control charts or when new sample data is
recorded. When either of these trigger the signals to be calculated, the script in the associated
signal is executed. An event object is passed into the script that contains the information and
data to calculate the signal state values. We will introduce this event here but see Signal
Evaluated Event object for more information.
Example-Description
In the example below, any lines that start with the pound (#) character are comments and are
ignored when the script is executed.
Line 2 initializes a variable used to track how many consecutive calculated values (like the x
bar value) are above the control line (like the x double bar value).
The event.getData() on line 5, returns the samples that will be used to calculate the signal state
values. It is a data set (see Ignition DataSet in scripting for more information) and contains a
row of data for each sample. Each sample row includes measurement values, calculated
values (such as xBar, standard deviation, etc), sample date and time and control limits. There
is also a column named the sample as the signal to save the signal state value. By setting the
value of this column to a zero (0), the sample is in control for this signal, and by setting the
value of this column to a one (1), the sample is out of control.
The ds.getColumnIndex on lines 8 through 10, returns the column number of the "XBar",
"XDBar" and signal result columns. This is done for speed reasons because it is faster to
reference the column by number instead of finding the column by name.
Starting with line 13, each sample row in the data set is cycled through.
Line 16 reads the calculated value that in this case is the xBar value.
Line 17 reads the average of the calculated values, which in this case is the xDBar value.
In line 20, a test is done for the xBar value being greater than the xDBar. If it is, further
checking is done in lines 22 through 38. If it is not, then the consecutive count variable is reset
and the signal state value is set to 0 for the sample in lines 42 and 43.
Line 22 adds to the consecutive count variable before checking if the threshold of 8 has been
exceeded.
Line 25 checks if the consecutive count threshold has been exceed. If not, the signal state
value for the sample is set to 0 and the consecutive count variable is left at its current value.
Line 28 checks if the consecutive count just exceeded the threshold. If it just did, the signal
state values for the previous 8 samples are set to 1. This flags the current sample and the
previous 7 samples as out of control.
The else statement in line 35 is a check that occurs if more than 8 consecutive xBar values
exceed the xBar value. It sets the signal state value to 1 and leaves the consecutive count
variable at its current value.
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Default 8 consecutive points above control limit signal

calculation script
#8 Consecutive points above control line signal calculation

consecutiveCount = 0
#Get the SPC data that the signal will be calculated for
ds = event.getData()
#Get the columnn indexes within the SPC data

xBarColNdx = ds.getColumnIndex("XBar")
xDBarColNdx = ds.getColumnIndex("XDBar")
resultColNdx = ds.getColumnIndex("XBar 8 Above Control Line")
#Cycle through each row and check signal

#Get the values to compare

xBar = ds.getValueAt(row, xBarColNdx)
xDBar = ds.getValueAt(row, xDBarColNdx)
#Test if the x bar value is above x double bar value

if xBar > xDBar:
#Add to the consecutive count
consecutiveCount = consecutiveCount + 1
#Test if less than 8 consecutive x bar values are above x

double bar
if consecutiveCount < 8:
#Write a zero to the result column, meaning we are in
control
ds.setValueAt(row, resultColNdx, 0)
elif consecutiveCount == 8:
#Now 8 consecutive x bar values are above the x
double bar
#Write a 1 into the last 8 row because, they are all
out of control
ndx = row
while ndx > 0 and ndx > row - 8:
ds.setValueAt(ndx, resultColNdx, 1)
ndx = ndx - 1
else:
#Over 8 consecutive x bar values are above x double
bar
#Continue writing a 1 into the result because this
row is still out of control
else:
#x bar value is below, reset the consecutive count
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#and write a zero to the result column, meaning we are in

control
consecutiveCount = 0
Look Back Period

This property defines the time units of the Look Back Duration property.
Period Description
No Auto Disable automatic signal evaluation after new sample data is recorded.
Evaluation
Seconds Time in seconds to display as look back period.
Minutes Time in minutes to display as look back period.
Hours Time in hours to display as look back period.
Days Time in days to display as look back period.
Months Time in months to display as look back period.
Look Back Duration

When automatic signal evaluation is used, this property, along with the Look Back Period
property, defines the time range of samples to pass to the calculation script. The calculation
script can then cycle through the range of samples to find out of control conditions.
Chart Point Color

For samples that are out of control, this is the color to display the sample value on the control
charts.
Chart Point Shape

For samples that are out of control, this is the shape to display for sample value on the control
charts.
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Looking at the default signal calculations along with the Scripting section of this manual and the
Scripting section in the Ignition manual is the best method to learn all the possibilities of
calculating signals.
Delete Signals
To delete an out of control signal, select the item to be deleted. After selecting, right-click the
item and select Delete from the drop-down menu. A window as shown below will appear
confirming that you permanently want to delete the out of control signal.
Importing and Exporting Signals
Export
To export signal entries, right-click anywhere on the table containing signal entries and select
the Export menu item. A dialog box will appear to allow for the selection of an existing file or the
entry of a name for the new file to which the out of control signal entries are saved. If a file
extension is not entered, then the default .csv will be used.
a sample csv file showing multiple signal entries. The lines in the example shown below have
been shortened.
Import
To import signal entries, right-click anywhere on signal entries and select the Import menu item.
A dialog box will appear as shown below to allow selection of a comma separated values (csv)
formatted file.
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Rule Monitoring
Typically, SPC software requires that someone opens a screen and visually checks for out of
control conditions. Just like the scheduling of samples, someone may be distracted by other
pressing production issues and fail to complete the task. The Sepasoft SPC module has
powerful features that will automatically evaluate out of control signals every time new sample
data is recorded. This can be expanded to instantly inform all parties that should know of
various out of control conditions. Any sample that goes out of control will cause the Signal Out
of Control tag to go to true and will show up in the control chart. Depending on the rule you will
see a colored shape on every point that is out of control.
The SPC module provides an Signal Out of Control tag that goes to true when an out of
control condition is detected.
You can configure an alarm on this tag to notify people when the sample goes out of control.
If you pull up the control chart, you will see an indication of the out of control sample. You have
the ability to right click on the point and assign a cause and enter in a note.
Keep in mind that you only get one set of tags per location which will show the signal out of
control, if any of the sample definitions are out of control.
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8.3.8 Sample Intervals

Samples can always be taken manually, but the SPC module also supports the automated
scheduling of samples.
Sample Intervals are used to define the amount of time or number of readings that pass
between samples. For example, the interval may be a timed interval that occurs every three
minutes, every 100 readings, or samples can be taken continuously. These options will be
available when defining a sample on the Sample Definition page when adding or editing a
location. The intervals can also also be defined when creating Tag Sample Collectors in the
Production Model.
Sample Intervals can be added, edited or deleted on the Enterprise page of the designer under
the Quality tab as shown.
Interval Types
When a new Enterprise Production Item is added, the following default intervals are added:
Every Value Change
Every x Value Changes
Manual
Once at Production End
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Once at Production Start

Shift Change
Timed Interval (Days)
Timed Interval (Hours)
Timed Interval (Minutes)
Timed Interval (Seconds)
Value Inspection
Adding and Editing Intervals

To add a sample interval, right-click the Sample Intervals table and select New from the drop-
down menu. A window as shown will appear with several fields to be completed, including the
name of the sample interval, as well as the scripting necessary to use the sample interval.
To edit a sample interval, right-click the Sample Intervals table and select Edit from the drop-
down menu. A window will appear identical to the window used to add sample intervals. Once
the desired fields have been edited, select OK.
Name
This is the required unique name of the interval as it will appear in selection lists.
Execute Interval
The options are:
Disabled
Tag Change
Timed
Seconds
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Seconds
If the Execute Interval is set to Timed, the sample interval will get executed every 60 seconds,
if you set it to 60, for each location defined for a sample definition.
Although the Interval script will execute every x seconds, Production Model restarts,
project saves, and restarting the Gateway will cause the Interval scripts to fire
immediately. You must use logic to check if samples have already been scheduled,
and this can be achieved by using the event.getSecSinceLastSampleScheduled()
function call.
Script
Because the default intervals may not be exactly what you are looking for, the SPC module
uses scripting. This allows the user to override the default calculation of an interval or adding
new intervals that the SPC module may not provide by default. Additionally, they can be
removed, cleaning up selection lists of intervals that may never be used.
In the sample definition, an interval can be selected and will define when new samples are
scheduled. These scheduled samples require manual entry of measurements.
In the Tag Sample Collector configuration, an interval is used to define when to automatically
add new samples.
Example
In the example script, any lines that start with the pound (#) character are comments and are
ignored when the script is executed.
Line 2 will allow us to use the Calendar object to do math with date values. See the Ignition
documentation for more information.
Line 5 returns the seconds since the last time a sample was scheduled. There is a wealth of
information in the event object that can be used to determine if a sample should be scheduled
or taken. See Sample Interval Event Object.
Line 8 returns the duration to use. In this case it is in minutes.
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Line 9 returns the coming due minutes. It is going to be used to schedule a sample prior to the
time it is due, so that it will show in the sample list component prior to the time it is actually due.
For Automatic Tag Sample Collectors, the coming due will be 0 and the sample will be
recorded and measurements collected when the sample is created.
Line 12 does the actual checks to determine if a new sample should be scheduled. If
secSinceLastSample equals None, then it means a sample has not been scheduled for the
sample definition and location that is being checked. In this case, a new sample should be
created.
Lines 15 through 17 calculate the scheduled start time for the sample. This is the time that the
sample will appear in the sample list component and set the Sample Coming Due tag
associated with the production location.
Line 20 sets the create sample flag that tells the SPC module to create a new sample after
executing this script. This can be done through script functions specifically for creating
samples, but this simplifies the task of doing so down to one line of script.
Time Interval (Minutes) script
#Time Interval (Minutes)

from java.util import Calendar
#Get the last time a sample was scheduled

secSinceLastSample = event.getSecSinceLastSampleScheduled()
#Calculate the interval in seconds

intervalSec = event.getInterval() * 60
comingDueSeconds = event.getComingDueMin() * 60
#If a sample has not been scheduled or intervalSec has expired,

schedule a new sample
if secSinceLastSample == None or secSinceLastSample >=
intervalSec - comingDueSeconds:
#Schedule next sample to start now + coming due minutes

cal = Calendar.getInstance()
cal.add(Calendar.SECOND, int(comingDueSeconds))
event.setScheduleStart(cal.getTime())
#Create new sample - no values are recorded

event.setCreateSample(1)
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Delete Intervals
To delete a sample interval, select the item to be deleted. After selecting, right-click the item
and select Delete from the drop-down menu. A window will appear as shown confirming that
you permanently want to delete the sample interval.
Importing and Exporting Intervals

To export interval entries, right-click anywhere on the table containing interval entries and
select the Export menu item. A dialog box will appear to allow selection of an existing file or the
entry of a name for the new file to which the interval entries are saved. If a file extension is not
entered, then the default .csv will be used.
a sample csv file showing multiple interval entries. The lines in the example shown below have
been shortened.
To import interval entries, right-click anywhere on interval entries and select the Import menu
item. A dialog box will appear as shown below to allow selection of a comma separated values
(csv) formatted file.
8.3.9 Control Charts
Introduction To Control Charts

When a sample definition is created, it will appear as an option in the Stored SPC Settings
selection box as shown below.
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After selecting one of the Stored SPC Settings options, the control chart as defined in the
Default Control Chart for the sample will be shown. The image to the side labels the major parts
of a control chart. The Date Range Selector is used to select the date range of samples to view.
It defaults to the current period of time, but can be used to select samples from the past. The
table shows collected data and the calculated values. The calculated values that are included
depends on the kind of control chart being displayed. When the scroll bar at the bottom of the
table is moved to the left, the table, primary chart and secondary chart will all scroll in unison to
previous samples within the selected date range.
For the attribute type of control charts the secondary table will not appear.
Changing which attribute is currently being shown in the control chart is done using the SPC
settings panel. To change the attribute, click on the + select to the right of the Attribute label.
This will show all of the attributes defined in the sample definition.
Control limits and signals can be selected or hidden using the same method as the attribute
with the exception that more than one control limit or signal can be selected.
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SPCGettingStartedChart
Control Chart
SPC Settings
The filter by section allows for limiting the samples that will be shown and included in the
calculated values. At a minimum, at least one location must be specified. This is because data
collected from one location could be completely unrelated or in a different range than another
location. If this is not the case, then multiple locations can be added to the filter.
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SPC Settings
Show Option
The show options allow for the appearance of the control chart to be changed. By removing the
Table option, the table will not appear leaving only the charts and allowing more samples to be
viewed at once.
SPCGettingStartedShowOptions
Control Chart Show Options
Control Chart Menu Items

Right clicking the control chart will give the pop up menu items like Delete Sample, Edit Note,
Hide Point and Restore Hidden Points as shown.
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Localizable Menu Items
SPC chart popup panel menu strings are localizable. The alternate strings can be added
through the Ignition translation manager (not the component translation manager). Reopen the
control chart page and right click on a point to manifest the changes.
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The control charts can be separated into three groups: Value Charts, Attribute Charts, and
Analysis Charts. On all charts, it is possible to add assignable causes and notes to explain a
data point.
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Value Charts
X Bar Range Chart

The X Bar Range chart (XBar and R) is used when there are multiple measurements taken in
one sample and plots the process mean (Xbar chart) and process range (R chart) over time for
variables data in subgroups, to help plot the stability of processes.
For example, if the pH is taken for five different pieces of product, the five different
measurements will show up in the X Bar Range table. If all of these values are added together
and then divided by the number of measurements taken, it will equal the average value, or x
bar. This is what is graphed on the X Bar chart. When the lowest value is subtracted from the
highest value, this equals the range, which is graphed on the Range chart. The range shows
the overall consistency of the attribute being measured. The larger the range is, the less
consistent the measurements are. If a point is not consistent with the rest of the data and is
affecting other calculated values, this data point can be deleted. This will allow other calculated
values, such as the x-double-bar and control limits, to reflect the data more accurately. X-
double-bar is the average of all the averages, or the average of all the data points shown on the
graph. Control limits are calculated to show where most data points on the graph will fall,
provided the process is not out-of-control.
The X Bar Range chart should be used when data is generated frequently and is variable. This
chart is useful for detecting small changes in the process and when multiple measurements are
taken to represent a larger group of product.
Please see X Bar Range Chart component for more information.
X Bar Range
Chart
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Individuals Chart
An individuals control chart ( XmR chart, I -chart) can be used for time series tracking of a
process to determine if the process is in statistical control and can be considered stable. When
a process is considered stable, it experiences only common cause variability. When a process
is not in control, special cause conditions can be causing nonstability.
The Individuals Chart is similar to the X Bar Range Chart, however, only one measurement is
taken per sample instead of multiple. This means that the X Bar will always be the same value
as the measurement, and a moving range will be calculated instead of the basic range. This
means that instead of subtracting the lowest value from the highest value in one sample,
moving range will calculate the difference between one sample and the next, showing the
change from sample to sample. If a single measurement is used on the X Bar Range Chart, the
range will always be zero, which fails to show the consistency between measurements.
Individuals charts are useful in situations when testing of a product results in the destruction of
the product or if the testing is time consuming. It can also be used when a sample will yield the
same result for a long period of time no matter how many measurements are made, such as
batch operations. When using the Individuals Chart, the variable data should fall into a normal
distribution, meaning the data points are equally likely to fall on either side of the average. This
would appear as a bell curve on a histogram.
Please see Individual and Range Chart component for more information.
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Median Chart
A median chart is a special purpose variation of the X-bar chart. This chart uses the median
instead of the subgroup average to show the system’s central location. The median is the
middle point when data points are arranged from high to low. The chart shows all the individual
readings and can be used to determine if the system is stable and predictable or to monitor the
effects of process improvement theories. Although median charts show both central location
and spread, they are often paired with range charts.
The Median Chart is also known as the MA-MR Chart or Moving Average-Moving Range Chart.
Because data is generated slowly, the data on this chart is displayed differently. The first
sample will contain three new data points. The second sample will contain the two most recent
data points from sample one, in addition to one new data point. Sample three will contain the
two most recent from sample two, as well as one new data point, and so on. Even though there
are three samples with three data points each, there is only a total of five data points. On this
chart, the median and the moving range are graphed. The median is the middle value based on
the measurements in the sample (this is not the same as the average), while the range is the
highest value minus the lowest value for each sample.
Like an individual chart, this chart should be used when the data is variable. In addition, data
may also be costly or time-consuming to gather, or remain constant for a long periods of time.
This chart should also be used when the data will not be normally distributed or when detecting
small process changes.
Please see Median and Range Chart component for more information.
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X Bar Standard Deviation Chart

An Xbar-S chart plots the process mean (Xbar chart) and process standard deviation (S chart)
over time for variables data in subgroups . This combination control chart is widely used to
examine the stability of processes in many industries.
This chart is very similar to the X Bar Range Chart. The major difference between the two is
that the X Bar and S chart uses standard deviation to find the amount of variation within a
sample instead of the range. Data must be in variable form to use this chart. It should also be
used when data is plentiful enough that samples can have ten measurements or more, or when
there is a need to rapidly detect small changes.
Please see X Bar and S Chart component for more information.
Process Capability
Capability or Process Capability refers to the statistical position of the normal distribution
compared to the product or process specification. A process is capable when a bell curve is
created by +/- 3 Standard Deviation and fits easily inside the desired specification. Indicators of
capability are calculated based on the number of Sigma or Standard Deviations fitting between
the process Mean and the closest specification.
Cp or Cpi is the measurement of the ratio of Six Sigma divided into the allowable
specification. Cpi does not indicate how well the process is performing, rather how good
it could be.
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Cp = Process Capability. A simple and straightforward indicator of process capability.

Cpk = Process Capability Index. Adjustment of Cp for the effect of non-centered distribution.
Cpk is a typical indicator used to describe actual process capability. Cpk is used to
determine the number of defects that are being produced, even if none have been found
up to this point.
Cpk is the capability on K side of the distribution. The K factor, or side, has the most risk
and therefore is the worst of two possible measurements in a bilateral specification.
Cpk of 1.33 indicates 4 Sigma Capability or 4/3rds.
Cpk of 1.67 indicates 5 Sigma Capability or 5/3rds.
The greater the Cpk the less likely nonconformance will be present.
Ppk is an index similar to Cpk but considers more sources of variation in the process over a
longer period of time.
Pp = Process Performance. A simple and straightforward indicator of process performance.
Ppk = Process Performance Index. Adjustment of Pp for the effect of non-centered distribution.
Capability is often misunderstood or considered a difficult concept. Most people are unaware
that they are affected by Capability while driving to work. Here is an example of Capability in
effect:
Specification: width of one lane.
Process: our car and its variation.
Driving in our lane over a distance, the car easily stays within our allowable variation.
We seldom hit the guardrail or oncoming traffic, indicating a very capable process.
Cpk is likely to be 1.33 or greater.
Larger vehicles have a smaller Cpk and smaller cars a larger Cpk.
Please see Process Capability Chart component for more information.
Attribute Charts
P Chart
P chart is a type of control chart used to monitor the proportion of nonconforming units in a
sample, where the sample proportion nonconforming is defined as the ratio of the number of
nonconforming units to the sample size, n. The number of nonconformities per item is irrelevant
for this type of chart, which only tracks the total number of items; however, it is possible to have
the types of nonconformities displayed on the same chart. P charts are used only when looking
at the number of nonconforming items and when the sample size is not consistent.
Please see P Chart component for more information.
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NP Chart
Unlike the P Chart, the NP chart requires that all the sample sizes are the same. The number of
nonconforming items is graphed instead of the proportion because the samples can be directly
compared. The types of nonconformities can also be displayed on the same chart. This chart
should be used when counting nonconforming items when the sample size does not change.
Please see NP Chart component for more information.
C Chart
C - chart, also known as a count chart, is used to monitor count type data, typically total
number of nonconformities per unit. It is also occasionally used to monitor the total number of
events occurring in a given unit of time. Often, the types of nonconformities and their individual
counts are noted as well. This chart is best used when counting nonconformities when the
sample size will not vary. It is also important that each sample has equal opportunity for
nonconformities.
Please see C Chart component for more information.
U Chart
U - chart is an attributes control chart used with data collected in subgroups of varying sizes. U
- charts show how the process, measured by the number of nonconformities per item or group
of items, changes over time. Nonconformities are defects or occurrences found in the sampled
subgroup
Like the C Chart, the U Chart also graphs the number of nonconformities, but does so through
a proportion. In this chart, the types and counts of nonconformities are tracked as well.This
chart should be used when counting nonconformities when the sample size will vary. Also, if
some samples have a greater opportunity for nonconformities than others, this chart should be
used over the C Chart.
Please see U Chart component for more information.
Analysis Charts
Histogram
A histogram shows the distribution of the data provided from the samples. A typical histogram
has a normal distribution, meaning that most data points will fall in the middle of the graph
and fewer will fall towards the outside, forming a bell curve. A distribution that is normal is just
the most common pattern. There are other types of curves, such as skewed distribution or
double-peaked distribution, which may be typical for certain processes. If a bell-shaped curve is
formed on the histogram, then any variations in the data are most likely due to an assignable
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cause. Assignable causes influence variations, which can occur in materials, environment,
machines, peoples, etc. Ultimately, the histogram shows the consistency of a process.
Histograms should be used when data is numerical and the shape of the distribution is to be
observed. Observing the shape of the graph can help to determine whether or not the data is
distributed normally, if a change has occurred in the process over time, or if two or more
processes are different. This graph can also help to communicate with others about the data
distribution or determine if a process will be able to meet the requirements of a customer.
Please see Histogram Chart component for more information.
Pareto
The Pareto chart , named after Vilfredo Pareto , is a type of chart that contains both bars and a
line graph, where individual values are represented in descending order by bars, and the
cumulative total is represented by the line.
The pareto chart is a bar chart that is used to show which factors are the biggest problems. The
bars are arranged so that the most significant factor, that is, the factor that occurs the most
frequently or cost the most(whether that be in time or money), is on the left, while the shortest
bar, or least significant, is on the right. Because of the organization of the pareto chart, it is best
used when looking at how often problems or causes occur and which of those are the most
significant, or when looking at a specific component of a larger problem. Like the histogram
chart, the pareto is also useful for the communication of data.
Please see Pareto Chart component for more information.
Building a Basic Control Chart

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Let's look at building a simple control chart from scratch. You may want to put a control chart
on an HMI window and you don't want all of the settings that come along with the built-in
control charts window.
Now create a pareto chart for the Assembly sample definition. Open the Ignition designer and
create a new main screen called Simple Control Chart. Drag the SPC Controller from the
SPC tab in the component palette onto the window. It will look like this:
The SPC Controller is an invisible component that makes SPC data available for control charts,
reports, and other components. The term invisible component means that this component
appears during design time, but is not visible during runtime.
In cases where the SPC Selector offers too many options to the use, this component can be
used. It has all of the same functionality as the SPC Selector but without the user interface.
This means property bindings or script must be used to make the filter, compare by and data
point selections. It also is used for providing data to canned reports and optionally allowing the
user to make limited filter options. We need to set the properties to the appropriate values in
order to show the pareto of the Assembly samples. Set the following properties:
Automatic Update = true
Auto Refresh = true (makes the data refresh automatically)
SPC Data Format = Pareto
Stored SPC Name =
Definition Name = Assembly
Attribute Name =
Filter = "Location=My Enterprise\Site 1\Packaging\Line 1\Line 1 Quality"
Control Limits =
Signals =
Start Date = Appropriate start date
End Date = Appropriate end date
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Make sure you have samples entered in and approved. Otherwise, you won't see any data in
the control chart. Now that we have the data, let's add the control chart to the window. Drag on
the Pareto Chart from the SPC tab of the Component Palette on the window. Bind the SPC
Results property of the control chart to the SPC Results from the SPC Controller.
Press OK. You should see some data in the pareto.
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There are other settings you can configure on the control chart. With the auto refresh property
set to true on the SPC controller, the pareto will continue to update as new data is added. You
can perform the same process for any other sample definition and any control chart.
8.3.10 Scheduling and Entering Samples
Scheduling
Samples can be scheduled to be taken in the Sample Definition based on the Interval Type
selected. The schedule sample list allows you to monitor the scheduled entries to see when
they are coming due, due, overdue and waiting for approval and approved. Based on the color,
users can easily see the current state of samples.
From this list, users can select a sample to enter measurements for or create new samples.
See the sample definition section for more information about how to schedule samples or
define them to be taken manually. By selecting a sample and clicking on the Edit Sample
button, the sample data can be entered. Likewise, by clicking on the Add Sample button, a new
sample can be added. Depending on the sample definition, samples can be automatically or
manually approved. Once a sample has been approved, it will appear in the control charts and
will be automatically evaluated for an out of control condition. In this demo, the Unapprove
Sample button has been added to demonstrate the ability to correct previously approved
sample data. This can be removed from the screen or allowed based on the user's security
role.
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SPCGettingStartedSampleList
Sample List
Adding and Editing Samples

When a user clicks on the Edit Sample or Add Sample button, the sample entry form appears.
If a new sample has been added, the location can be selected.
The following screen shows the entering of measurements for a value based sample. In this
case, viscosity and temperature values. Users also have the ability to enter a product code and
reference number (located in the upper right-hand corner). These can be used when viewing
the samples in the control charts or for analysis beyond control charts.
If multiple measurements have been defined for each attribute, the attributes appear
horizontally and the measurements vertically. If the sample definition only calls for one
measurement, then the attributes will appear vertically.
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SPCGettingStartedSampleEntry
Value Sample Entry
SPCGettingStartedSampleEntry2
Attribute Sample Entry
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Approving Samples
Samples can be configured in the Sample Definition screen to require the additional step of
being approved or set to be auto approved. This provides the functionality of configuring an
approval step with roles based security.
Sample values will not be shown in the control Charts until they have been approved.
8.3.11 Automatic Multipoint Sample Entry

The tag collectors built into the SPC module only collect one measurement per sample. The
primary reason for this is that once the sample is created, how to collect the measurements can
vary greatly. For example, is it reading the same tag or a different tag, does it read consecutive
values or delay between each measurement, etc.
This example walks you through how to automatically create samples with multiple
measurements and attributes.
We already have a location and a sample definition to use. Let's use the Measurement sample
definition for the Line 1 Quality location.
First, we need to create the tags that will be read in when entering the sample. In the Ignition
designer, let's add 3 memory tags that will be the values for LocationX, LocationY, and
Diameter.
Add the 3 memory tags to the Line 1 Quality folder in the Line 1 > PLC folder in the tag
browser.
Set the names to the attribute names (LocationX, LocationY, Diameter) and set the datatypes
to Float4. You should end up with the following:
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Now we need to get the script in place that will take enter in the sample data. For that we need
to select the Line 1 Quality location in the production model.
Select the Advanced tab on the right. We are going to configure a script on the Sample Due
Event that gets fired anytime a sample is due.
Click on the button to the right of the Sample Due Event and enter in the following script:
sample = event.getSample()
Quality"
sampleDef = sample.getSampleDefinition().getName()
if sampleDef == "Measurement":
locationX = system.tag.read("[default]Line 1/PLC/Line 1
Quality/ LocationX").value
locationY = system.tag.read("[default]Line 1/PLC/Line 1
Quality/ LocationY").value
diameter = system.tag.read("[default]Line 1/PLC/Line 1
Quality/ Diameter").value
sample.setSampleData(1, "LocationX", str(locationX))
sample.setSampleData(1, "LocationY", str(locationY))
sample.setSampleData(1, "Diameter", str(diameter))
system.quality.sample.data.updateSample("QualityDemo",
location, sample, 1)
The script makes sure that the definition is Measurement before messing with it. That is
because we have more than one definition for this location. You can see the script gets the
values from the tags we created.
Save your changes in the designer.
Now that the script is in place we need to schedule the sample to be taken. We will use the
scheduling settings on the location for the Measurement sample definition.
Navigate to the Definition Management window in the quality project runtime.
Select the Measurement sample definition. Right click on the Line 1 Quality location and
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select edit.
Set the interval type to Timed Interval (Minutes). Now the Interval setting applies. In this case
it will specify how many minutes. Set the interval to 15 to schedule a sample every 15 minutes.
Set the duration to 1, coming due to 5, and overdue to 5.
Press OK to save. Again press Save on the definition management screen to lock in the
changes. You will see samples entered in every 15 minutes in a control chart.
8.3.12 Impromptu SPC Analysis

In addition to the Control Charts, the SPC module provides an impromptu SPC analysis screen
allowing for free form analysis of production and quality data to help you zero in on the cause of
quality related issues. This data can be filtered to include only specific criteria and comparisons
can be made between different additional factors. For example, sample count by operator, or
even process out of control conditions by operator and by shift, can be analyzed. You can
select between the pie chart, bar chart, line chart, or tabular format for data analysis.
The date range selector at the bottom of the analysis screen is used to define the data range
that will be included in the analysis. As you change the start or end dates, only the production
runs that are within that range will be included in the analysis.
Stored Analysis
Start out by creating a new analysis by clicking on the menu of the Stored Settings panel and
then selecting the New menu item. Next type in a name, select Quality for the type and click the
OK button.
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SPCGettingStartedAnalysisNew
SPC Analysis Screen
Filter By
Once an stored analysis has been created or selected, you can change the selections to zero
in on the data that is desired. The filter section allows you to limit the data that is included in the
analysis. Filters can be added by clicking on the icon on the right side of the Filter By
section. Within the popup filter selection window, scroll down to the Shift option and click the
icon. Notice the shifts can now be selected. Clicking on 1 for first shift will add the Shift = 1
causing the analysis results to included quality data for only for first shift. Any combination on
filters can be added and the corresponding results will be shown.
The list of available filters change based on the date range. For example, if no samples were
taken during the second shift, then a 2 will not appear as an available option under shift. Filter
By items can be removed by clicking on the located to the left of the filter name.
Compare By
Breaking up information into groups is more meaningful than just seeing a total for a given date
range. For example, knowing the total sample count for a given data range does not provide
actionable information that can be used to improve quality. Now, comparing by the sample
count for each person entering sample data may provide meaningful and actionable data that
can be used to determine staffing requirements.
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Additional Compare By items can be added by clicking on the icon on the right side of the
Compare By section. Within the popup Compare By selection window, click on the item that
you want to compare analysis results between.
Compare By items can be removed by clicking on the located to the left of the name.
SPCGettingStartedAnalysisFilter
Filter By Options
Data Points
Data points are the individual pieces of information that will be present in the analysis. For
example, sample count or approved count are just two of the many available data points. To
add a data point, click on the icon on the right side of the Data Points section. Within the
popup Data Point selection window, click on the data point item to include in the analysis.
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Data Points can be removed by clicking on the located to the left of the name. The pie chart
will only show one data point. For this reason if more than one data point is selected the bar
chart, line chart or table must be selected to see all the selected data points.
Drill Down
The drill down feature simplifies the compare by and filter selections. Click on a chart series to
display the available drill down options. As shown in Drill Down Example 1 below, clicking on
the Line 1 Quality pie segment will show a popup menu of drill down options. If the Shift option
is selected, then the analysis filters will show the information by Shift and the Filter By and the
Compare By sections add Shift. The result is shown in Drill Down Example 2. Again, by clicking
on the pie segment and selecting another drill down option, the Filter By and Compare By
selections will change to show the appropriate information. This can be continued any number
of times.
Analysis Drill Down 1
Drill Down Example 1
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Analysis Drill Down 2
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Using SPC Data in your Reports

The impromptu analysis allows you through the client window to access and aggregate data in
a meaningful way. the same data can be accessed through scripting and through the SPC
analysis controller component to return the required dataset to be passed to the Ignition report
Designer to push to a third party reporting tool.
Quality Analysis Provider

Analysis providers determine which information will be viewed on a graph or pie chart. Based
on which Analysis Provider is selected, some filter, compare by, and data point options may or
may not be visible. This section covers the Quality Analysis Provider that is available with the
SPC module.
The Quality Analysis Provider is used to query SPC information that is beyond what can be
shown on control charts. For example, to determine the number of samples taken by user or
the number of times a process was out of control over the last month cannot easily be shown in
a control chart. This information can be combined with OEE, production, recipe monitoring and
other information to create any kind of dashboard required.
Provider Name
Quality
SPCQualityAnalysisProvider
Filters
These are the filters that are available in the SPC Module. However, in addition to these filters,
additional factors may be available if they are string data type. All additional factors start with
Factor: For example, Factor:Operator. A filter will allow the user to see all of the data points in
the analysis provider as it pertains to a specific area, shift, etc.
Area
Attribute Name
Definition Name
Enterprise
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Line
Location
Product Code
Reference Number
Sample Note
Shift
Shift Sync
Site
Tag
Compare By
These are the comparisons that are available in the SPC Module. However, in addition to these
comparisons, additional factors may be available if they are string data type. All additional
factors start with Factor: For example, Factor:Operator. A comparison allows one data point
to be compared between all areas, days, etc.
Approved By
Area
Attribute Name
Day
Definition Name
Enterprise
Line
Location
Month
Note Entered By
Product Code
Reference Number
Sample Entered At
Sample Taken By
Shift
Site
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Week
Year
Data Points
These are the data points that are available in the SPC Module. However, in addition to these
comparisons, additional factors may be available if they are string data type. All additional
factors start with Factor: For example, Factor:Operator. Data points are the different values
that will be presented or compared on a graph or chart.
Approved At
Approved By
Approved Count
Area
Attribute Name
Attribute Note
Day
Definition Name
Enterprise
Line
Location
Month
Note Entered By
Product Code
Reference Number
Sample Count
Sample Entered At
Sample Note
Sample Taken At
Sample Taken By
Scheduled Finish
Schedule Start
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Site
Tag
Week
Year
8.3.13 Analysing SPC Data in Control Charts
Viewing Sample Data in Control Charts

The impromptu control chart screen in the demo project allows you to view any sample
definition. You can view the samples in different control charts and specify which attributes,
signals, control limits, and filters you want to apply.
Analyze SPC Data with Customizable Charts

All the data in the world is of no use without good analysis tools, so we built the Sepasoft SPC
Module with a full range of powerful and flexible SPC Control Charts. Based on security roles,
control limit values can be calculated and set interactively on the Control Charts. The Additional
Factors feature gives you the flexibility to associate and visualize other production information
along with SPC data and with customizable appearance settings for charts, tables, control limits
and signals, you have the power to see the information you need in the way you want.
The control charts can be separated into three groups: value charts, attribute charts, and
analysis charts. On all charts, it is possible to add assignable causes and notes to explain a
data point. A sample note can be entered on the Lab or Test Stations page when the sample is
first entered. This can be done by selecting a sample, then clicking Add Note. An attribute note
is added directly from an SPC chart by right-clicking on a data point and selecting Set Note
from the drop-down list. In addition to attribute notes, an assignable cause can also be added in
this way. Assignable causes can also be saved for future use. Out-of-Control Signals and
Control Limits can also be added to the graphs.
Now that we have collected some samples, we can start viewing them in control charts. Again
there is a built-in screen in the quality demo project to view control charts.
Open up the runtime for the quality demo project. Click on the Control Charts image.
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Here you can view any sample definition in any control chart (assuming the data works for that
control chart). By default each sample definition automatically adds a Stored SPC Setting so
you can easily view the control chart.
Click on the Stored SPC Settings dropdown to see the options.
You can certainly create new Stored SPC Settings. Let's use the SQLTag-Checkweigher stored
SPC setting. Once you select the setting make sure the Filter By is set to Line 1 Quality. The
attribute should be set to Weight. If there was more than one attribute you can select which one
you want to view. You can optionally select the limits and signals.
Lastly, select one of the control charts. Let's select the Individual chart for the checkweigher.
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You may or may not have data. If you don't have any data go back into the designer and
change the Weight tag 5 times for a sample to be entered in. Once you have done that come
back to the control chart and change the start and end dates slightly to see the new data.
Save your Stored SPC Setting by clicking on menu and then save.
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You can right click on the white space to the right of the control chart to set the LCL and UCL
limits since they are selected. Select the limit and either set the value yourself or press
calculate to let Ignition set it for you.
Now your chart will have limits.
You can also right click on individual points to add notes.
You can do the same thing for each sample definition. Just make sure the appropriate settings
are in place, samples are collected, and the correct control chart is selected.
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Easy to Update
It’s easy to keep information in your SPC control charts up-to-date. You can simply add notes
to samples as they are taken, and add assignable causes to samples whenever you need to.
Charts are automatically updated with every new sample, so you can always be sure you see
the most accurate data, when you need it.
8.4 Recipe Management
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A Simple Workflow
8.4.1
Recipe & Changeover Module in a nutshell

Components
Scripting
Objects
Product Data Sheet
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Sepasoft Recipe & Changeover module uses system.recipe functions for scripting.

8.4.2 Recipe Management Overview
What Is A Recipe?
In a manufacturing environment, a recipe (or process recipe) defines the machine settings used
by equipment on a production line to process material and produce product or sub-assemblies
in a consistent manner. It is an essential part of the production process. OEM equipment tends
to have a built-in recipe editor where recipes can be created and selected, whereas simpler
equipment may just have setpoints for temperature or speed that can be entered or adjusted. A
process engineer will generally dial in the settings during new product introduction and qualify
those settings as the Process Of Record (POR) for a given product on a given line. When the
production line is setup to run a certain product, these qualified settings need to be setup on
the equipment. This can be a tedious task and prone to mis-processing if setpoints are not set
correctly. Even if a recipe is selected on a piece of equipment, the settings in that recipe may
have been adjusted for a maintenance run or out-of-spec raw material and may no longer be
valid for the product.
The management of process recipes attempts to prevent mis-processing by forcing the
download of POR recipe setpoints from the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This
provides an efficient means to manage and select recipes, track variances in recipe values,
keep recipes secure, track recipe changes and generate recipe reports.
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Recipe Module Overview

The Recipe Module manages and monitors recipes, and is ideal for quickly and accurately
changing machine settings or process recipes. Powerful master recipe and sub-recipe
management, recipe security, change log tracking, variance tracking and more empower you
take more control of your manufacturing process. The module provides a rich set of
components and functions that reduces the time required to manage production recipes and
track process variances. In a nutshell, the modules provides...
Master Recipe Management
Sub-Recipe Management
Recipe Security
Change Log Tracking
Variance Tracking
Recipe Scaling
This module helps enforce precision automation that prevent faults, increases throughput and
yield, and adjusts processing in order to prolong the time between required maintenance
activities. It is ideal for quickly and accurately changing machine, process or system recipes.
Powerful master recipe and sub-recipe management, recipe security, change log tracking,
variance tracking and more empower you to improve efficiency and quality, and take more
control of your manufacturing facility.
Recipe Types
Batch Recipes
We commonly think of recipes as making a batch of product. An analogy to this is a batch of
cookies where many ingredients are added in sequence along with mixing. It is important to
understand that a batch system is different from a recipe. It is true that batch systems use
recipes, but a batch system has equipment definitions that are combined with the recipe to
control the machinery to make a batch of product.
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Batch Management Systems handle many other functions including inventory checks before
starting a batch, alarm detection, machine control and more.
The Recipe / Changeover Module does not do the functions of a Batch Management System.
This being said, you can add multiple steps as child recipes to a master recipe and then step or
sequence through the steps. The sequencing through the steps must be done in script or the
PLC.
Batch System Diagram
Batch System
Machine Recipes
Machine recipes are used to setup equipment to produce a given product or to place it in a
given mode. If a machine can run 20 different products and each product has different settings,
then the need to manage recipes is essential. Commonly, machines have some sort of operator
interface that will allow the operator to change settings and in some cases, have a very basic
recipe system. This can work okay for a single machine but with production lines where there
are several machines, it becomes more of a task to go to each machine and make sure it is
setup to run the next product on the schedule. This requires time and is prone to mistakes
during changeover between products.
When a recipe is selected for a machine, the recipe values are written to Ignition tags which
can be mapped to memory locations in a PLC. In the image below, all the recipe values except
for the Barcode are mapped to a PLC through OPC. The Barcode recipe value is just mapped
to a memory tag and can be displayed on a screen for the operator to verify the barcode
number or it can be sent to a printer through serial or TCP/IP.
If the Almonds recipe is selected, the recipe value will be written to the tags. If the tags are tied
to PLC memory addresses, they will end up in the PLC and the machine will be ready to run
almonds.
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Single Machine Recipe
Single Machine Recipe Value Tag Mapping

When a production line contains production cells, cell groups or locations as children, the
recipes can be managed, selected and reported on by the production line. The image below
depicts this where Line 1 has two machines as children. These children can be production
cells, cell groups or locations. If the machines are being tracked with the OEE Downtime
Module, then the existing production cells or cell groups should be reused. However, if the
machines are not being tracked with the OEE Downtime Module, then locations can be used.
See Production Model for more information.
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Multiple Machine Recipe Value Tag Mapping
This is a brief overview of the types of recipes that are commonly used in manufacturing. There
is a lot more functionality such as scaling, variance monitoring, change logs, master recipes,
sub recipes, reporting capabilities, etc. that comes along with the Recipe / Changeover Module
that is covered in the following sections of this manual.
Recipe Value Propagation

The recipe management module relies heavily on the Production Model for handling recipe
values. Area, Line, Cell Group and Cell Production items in the Production model can be
configured to inherit recipe values from the parent production item or use their own recipe
value. It is important to understand the production model as it is heavily referred to when
dealing with recipe values. Recipe values are defined by machine, or in some cases a virtual
location. Once recipe values are defined for a machine in the Production model, they can then
be added to recipes. See the section below for an overview of the Production Model.
Recipe values that are added to a production item can be propagated down to the child
production items, based on the 'Inherit Recipe Values Mode' setting. As an example, if
LineSpeed recipe value is added to a production line, then all cells, cell groups and locations
that are children of the production line, will also have the LineSpeed recipe value. The Ignition
tag associated with the recipe value is not propagated to the child recipe value.
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Recipe Value Propagation 1

Only the recipe values that have Ignition tags assigned to them will appear in the recipe editor.
So, if a propagated recipe value is not relevant to the child production item, the recipe value
Tag property can be left blank.
Help Manual: Production Model Configuration

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Default Values
When a new recipe is created, it is initialized with a default value. If the recipe value is assigned
to an Ignition tag that is tied to a PLC memory address, then the default value should be what is
normal and default for the machine. However, it can be any value you want as long as it is
within the range of the data type for the tag the recipe value is associated with and is within the
security settings for the recipe value. See Recipe Security for more information.
Inside a recipe, a recipe value can use the default value or it can be overridden in the recipe as
shown in the image below. Notice the Agitator Speed and Ingredient 2 of the Thick Blend recipe
have been overridden. If it uses the default value, it will be updated when the default value is
changed. Once a recipe value has been overridden in a recipe, that value persists even if the
master value is changed. At any time the recipe value can be reverted back to the default
value.
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Recipe Default Value
Recipe Default Values

All of this is done in the recipe editor or by using script functions. The image below shows the
default values in the recipe editor where the default values can be edited. Also see Sub Recipes
for more details of how default values are used with sub recipes. The section on Recipe
Security provides more detail on changing the security for recipe values that are accessed in
the default values.
Default Values in the Recipe Editor
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Master Recipes
Making a change to a recipe value that is used in numerous recipes is a daunting task and is
prone to mistakes. To address this problem the Recipe / Changeover Module uses master
recipes. The image below shows two recipes that are derived from, or descendents of, the
Master Blend recipe. When the descendant recipe is added, all recipe values will be inherited
from the master recipe. When a value is changed in a descendant recipe, it will override the
value from the master recipe with the new value as shown in the image below for the Agitator
Speed and Ingredient 2 recipe values.
The Sepasoft Recipe Management Module reduces the effort required to manage numerous
recipes with master recipe functionality. When you change a setting in the master recipe, it will
replicate down to all of its sub-recipes while still maintaining the specific values of each sub-
recipe. With unlimited levels available for master recipes, you can organize recipes in a
hierarchical manner, greatly reducing the effort to maintain recipes.
Simple Recipe Editing

Managing recipes has never been easier using the Sepasoft Recipe / Changeover Module’s
built-in visual recipe editor. The following editing capabilities are now just a mouse-click away:
Create new recipes
Read current values into a recipe
Export recipes
Import recipes
Manage security
Select machines for recipes
And more
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Complete Recipe Scripting

The Sepasoft Recipe / Changeover Module comes with complete scripting functions for you to:
Add recipes
Change values
Change a machine’s recipe
If you need additional functionality beyond the out-of-box functionality of the Recipe /
Changeover Module, you can use the script functions to accommodate your production
environment, instead of changing your production environment because of software limitations.
OEE and SPC Integration

In a production process that fully employs the Sepasoft MES suite of modules, making a single
product code selection sets recipe values, starts OEE (overall equipment effectiveness)
tracking and collects SPC (statistical process control) samples. During and after the production
run, the Sepasoft Recipe / Changeover Module enables you to analyze all of the following data
in one unified system:
Recipe data
Production data
SPC data
And more
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The image below just shows one master recipe and two descendant recipes. In actual fact,
there can be any number of levels of master recipes and any number of descendants of a
master recipe. Any recipe that has descendants is considered a master recipe. Consider a
master recipe called Master 1 that has a descendant that is called Master 1-A that has a
descendant called Final 1-A-A. Then recipes Master 1 and Master 1-A are both master recipes
and recipe Final 1-A-A is a final recipe. Only final recipes can be selected for a production line,
cell, cell group or location. See Selecting Recipes for more information.
One aspect that is not shown in the image below is that the master recipe can inherit its values
from the default values of the associated production item. So the production item has its default
values, which is added to a recipe so the recipe inherits from the default values, then the
descendant recipes inherit from the master recipe and so on. That is until a recipe value is
overridden somewhere along the inheritance chain. See Default Values for more information.
Recipe Master
Master Recipe
When a value is changed in the master recipe, it is propagated down to the descendant
recipes. As shown in the image below, the Mix Time recipe value is changed to 21 and the
Creamy Blend and Thick Blend recipes also reflect the new value.
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Recipe Master Change
Master Recipe Value Change
Sub Recipes
Sub Recipes are convenient when a machine's recipe can be determined from digits within a
product code. When the product code is used as the recipe, a portion of the product code can
be extracted and used to determine the machine's recipe. For example, you may have a tape
machine that recipe values only change based on the case size. If there are only two different
case sizes and there is a digit in the product code that specifies the case size, then sub recipes
can be used for the tape machine. All other machines can use the normal recipe functionality.
Sub recipes are derived from the product code and the sub recipe mask. The sub recipe mask
specifies the digits to extract from the product code to determine the sub recipe. Once the sub
recipe value is determined like the 76 in the image below, the recipe values are looked up in
the sub recipes for the production line, cell, cell group or location and are written to tags. See
Sub Recipe Mask for more information on how to configure production items to use sub
recipes.
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SubRecipeMask
Sub Recipe Mask

There are two different mask characters that should be used in the Sub Recipe Mask. The first
is just a placeholder and any characters that exist in the corresponding digit position of the
product code will be ignored. The other mask character is the asterisk and any characters that
exist in the corresponding digit position of the product code will be used in the sub recipe value.
The asterisk characters in the Sub Recipe Mask do not need to be in consecutive digit positions
as shown in the image below.
Sub Recipe Mask with Non-Consecutive Asterisk Mask Characters
The image below steps through the flow of selecting sub recipes and setting the associated tag
values and is based on the determining of the sub recipe as described above. The product
code can be selected using various methods. It can be selected using the Recipe Selector List
component, but is can also be selected by starting a production run for the OEE Module or by
using one of the script functions. In fact, it can be selected using a combination of methods.
The Recipe Editor component is used to edit both normal recipes and sub recipes. See sub
recipes in the Editing Recipes for more details. In general, the recipe editor is used to manage
sub recipes for a line, cell, cell group or location. New sub recipes can be created and the
recipe values for each can be edited.
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If a sub recipe is not found, the default will be used.
Recipe Change Log

Keeping an audit log of when recipes are changed, by who and why can be important.
Especially in some industries where regulatory compliance are in force. The Recipe /
Changeover Module records all changes to recipes whether the changes were made from the
recipe editor, importing or script. The only changes not automatically detected are changes
made directly to the database and proper database security should be implemented if this is a
risk.
Below are the methods that the change log history can be examined.
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Recipe Change Log Viewer

There is a component that will easily show recipe change log history on screens. It has
properties to narrow in on what production item and recipes to show the change log for. The
columns that are shown are configurable through the table customizer. See Recipe Change
Log Viewer component for more information. The image below depicts the change log viewer.
Recipe Change Log Analysis Provider

The core production module common to all MES modules has an analysis engine. Each MES
module provides an analysis provider to work with the data collected for the specific module. In
the case of the Recipe / Changeover Module, there are 4 different analysis providers of which
one of them is the Recipe Change Log provider. It is used to query change log history
information based on your selections. See Recipe Analysis Provider for more information.
The image below shows the interactive Recipe Change Log Analysis Provider using the core
analysis components, but it can also be used to provide data to the Ignition Reporting Module.
Recipe Change Log Analysis
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Recipe Change Log Analysis
Script
Script functions can also be used to read the recipe change log history. This is useful if the
recipe change log history is needed for reasons other than displaying or reporting. The recipe
change log history is returned as a dataset from the script and the rows can be iterated
through.
See system.recipe.getChangelogHistory script function for more information.
Recipe Security
The recipe value security uses Ignition's authentication roles to limit who can change what
recipe values by how much. Each recipe value can be set to specific security settings or it can
inherit from its parent. Like other recipes value settings, the security settings can propagate
down multiple levels of inheritance.
Referring to the image below, the Inherit Security check box determines if the recipe value
should use its parent's security settings or break the inheritance. By unselecting the Inherit
Security check box, the settings for each authentication role can be made. Initially when doing
so, the inherited security settings will remain that of the parent until they are edited.
Recipe Value Security
Recipe Value Security Settings

The recipe value security is verified when changing values using the recipe editor component,
importing recipes or changing values using script.
When changing a recipe value using the recipe editor component, importing recipe values or
from client script, the authentication role applied comes from the roles the currently logged in
user belongs to. If the user belongs to multiple roles then the role with the least security will be
applied. For example, if a user belongs to both the Operator and Maintenance authentication
roles, then the least secure one will be applied. If the Operator role can change the Product
Pressure recipe value from 10 to 15 and the Maintenance role can change it from 5 to 20, then
the Maintenance role will apply.
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When changing a recipe value from gateway script, the Administrator authentication role is
always applied.
The only place the recipe value security can be changed is by using the recipe editor
component. Also, it can only be changed in the default values area and not in the actual
recipes. Whether or not the logged in user can change the security settings can be controlled
with the Enable Security Editing property of the recipe editor component. This property can be
bound to an expression to determine if the currently logged in user belongs to authentication
roles that are allow to edit security. Another approach is to create a window that allows the
recipe value security editing and restrict opening the windows based on authentication roles the
currently logged in user belongs to.
Recipe Scaling
When using recipes for batch or other processes that can change based on the amount that is
produced, recipe scaling will adjust recipe values based on a recipe scale value. In the recipe
value configuration, there is an Enable Scaling setting that can be selected. If the Enable
Scaling setting is selected for a recipe value, then whenever a recipe is selected for a
production line, cell, cell group or location, the value from the recipe will be scaled by the value
in the RecipeScale tag as shown in the image below.
Enabling recipe scaling is done for each individual recipe value. This supports scaling some of
the recipe values while not scaling others as might be the case in the example shown below.
By default, each production item's Enable Scaling setting is false and must be selected before
the RecipeScale value will be applied.
The RecipeScale is a production OPC item that exists for each production line, cell, cell group
or location. By default, the RecipeScale is 1.0 and recipe values will not change when recipes
are selected. When selecting a recipe for a line, all of the cells, cell groups and locations
beneath the line will also be set to the same recipe provided they are enabled. Also, each cell,
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cell group and location RecipeScale value will be set to match that of the line. This enables
simple recipe selection for a line without the tedious task of selecting each machine underneath
the line.
Variance Monitoring
In most manufacturing systems it is important to know if the live production values match the
recipe values. There are two cases where this is important. The first is when the recipe values
are first written to verify that they match. The second is during production in the event the live
production values changed from an outside source.
Recipe values are written once when the recipe is first selected. It is very important to confirm
that the values were successfully set. In the case of the Recipe / Changeover Module, when a
recipe is selected, the values are written to the Ignition tags. This should happen successfully,
but there can be expressions, scripts, etc. that prevent the value from being written correctly.
This is more of an issue when the Ignition tag is configured as an OPC item connecting it to the
PLC or other device. If a communication error occurs when the new recipe value was being
written to the PLC or device, then it is very useful to know this before machinery is started.
It is very common to have operator interface terminals (OIT) or a standalone human machine
interface (HMI) local to a machine that settings can be changed locally. Settings can also be
changed from other sources besides the local OIT, and it is important to detect and log when
any setting varies from the recipe value.
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Recipe Variance Monitoring
Recipe Variance Detection
Recipe Value Variance Options

There are cases where it is normal for a live production value to vary after the initial recipe
value has been written to the Ignition tag. In other cases, it might be okay for the live production
value to change within a range. Recipe values in the Recipe / Changeover Module can be
configured to not monitor variances or to have a variance window that the live production value
must fall outside of before the variance is logged.
By default the variance monitoring is enabled for each recipe value but it can be disabled by
recipe value in the designer. This allows for a mix of recipe values that variances will be
monitored and other that will not to prevent irrelevant variances from being logged.
The configuration for the variance window is also done by recipe value in the designer. Both the
upper and lower variance thresholds can be defined by percentage of the recipe value or a
fixed offset around the recipe value or just fixed values. The image below is showing the Fill
Weight recipe value with an upper variance threshold of +10%. The upper threshold value is
calculated by starting with the recipe value of 50.2 and adding 10%. The lower threshold is
calculated in the same manner. When the Ignition tag value changes, a check is done to see if
the current value is between the upper and lower threshold values and in this case as shown in
the image below, we see that the current value of 51.0 is between 55.22 and 47.69. As a result,
no variance will be logged.
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Recipe Variance Range 1
Recipe Value Inside Range

Now lets take a look at a case where the current value is 46.0 as shown in the image below.
The value 46.0 is less than the lower threshold and a variance will be logged.
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Recipe Variance Range 2
Recipe Value Outside Range

The example above shows the upper and lower threshold values being calculated as a
percentage of the recipe value, but they can also be a fixed offset around the recipe value. To
configure a recipe value for a fixed offset around the recipe value, an upper variance threshold
setting of +<offset> is used. An example is a variance threshold offset of +7.5 were the upper
threshold is calculated by adding 7.5 to the recipe value. Using the recipe value from above of
50.2 and adding 7.5 to it will give us an upper threshold of 57.7. The lower variance threshold
works the same way.
Instead of the thresholds being calculated as a percentage or fixed offset around the recipe
value, fixed values can also be used. For example, a recipe value can be configured with an
upper variance threshold of 52.0. In this case, the upper threshold will always be 52.0
irregardless of the recipe value.
Lastly, the upper and / or lower threshold can be calculated using Python script. This is
configured in the designer and a recipe value variance range can refer to other tag values,
values from databases and much more when calculating the upper or lower threshold values.
Example Evaluate Variance Script
upperValue = system.tag.read("[Default]SomeOtherTag")
recipeValue = event.getRecipeTag().getCurrentValue()
if recipeValue > upperValue.value:
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event.setLogVariance(True)
else:
event.setLogVariance(False)
The script is passed on Evaluate Variance Script object that allows accessing the current tag
information and also allows setting the log variance flag. In the script above, a tag called
SomeOtherTag is read and compared to the current value of the tag associated with the recipe
value where this script was defined. If the current value is greater than the value of the
SomeOtherTag, then the setLogVariance method is called with True meaning the recipe value
is in a variance state. Otherwise, false is returned.
See Enable Variance Monitoring section for details about configuring recipe values.
Variance Status
As mentioned above, variances are logged to the database and can be viewed in the Recipe
Variance Viewer component, analysis and reports. But, having a tag that indicates if any recipe
values are in variance for a machine is useful. The Sepasoft MES Modules exposes current
status and allows some control through the Production OPC Server. One of the status values
provided by the Recipe / Changeover Module is the RecipeVarianceExists value. Each
production line, cell, cell group and location has an associated RecipeVarianceExists value. If
the value is false, then all live production values are within variance for the production item. If
the value is true, then at least one recipe value of the production item is outside of its variance
range. See Production OPC Server and Production OPC Values sections for available values
that the Recipe / Changeover Module provides.
Selecting Recipes
There are different methods of selecting a recipe for production items. Production items that
support recipe selection are lines, cells, cell groups and locations. When a production line
recipe is selected, it will also select the same recipe for all of the cells, cell groups or locations
that are children of the line. This can be disabled by setting the EnableRecipe tag for the child
production item to false. This is a feature that makes day-to-day selection of line recipes easier
and mistake free.
Recipes can also be canceled that simply turns off variance tracking. This will keep recipe
value variance reporting clean with only data from actual production runs.
Components
After the Recipe / Changeover Module is installed, a Recipe tab will be added to component
pallete in the Ignition designer. There are two components that allow selection of recipes for a
production item. Below is what the Recipe Selection List component looks like.
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Recipe Selection List
Recipe Selection List Component

Only final recipes for the production item that is specified by the Item Path property will be
displayed. See Master Recipes for more information about final recipes versus master recipes.
The list can be limited to only show a subset of recipes by using the Recipe Name Filter
property.
End users can select and cancel recipes using this component by right clicking on a recipe and
selecting the desired menu item. If this functionality is not desired, then the Read Only property
can be set to True to prevent the select popup menu from showing. See Recipe Selector List
for more information about the component.
Starting a Trace
Production locations have the ability to trace product that is being process at them. When a
production location product code is set using the setLocationProductCode script function, the
recipe is also selected for the production location. When this happens the recipe values are
written to their associated tags. The location trace can be turn off using the
cancelLocationProductCode function.
Currently, scripting is the only method to select a production code for a location, but this will be
enhanced when the traceability module is released.
Example
system.production.utils.setLocationProductCode("RecipeDemo\Enterprise\Site\Area 1\Filler
Location", "Recipe C1 6Pk", "")
Scripts
Scripts can also be used to directly select and cancel recipes for production items. These
scripts supports selecting and cancelling recipes from external triggers such as when a button
is clicked or when a product code changes.
See system.recipe.setItemRecipe script function to select a recipe for a production item and
system.recipe.cancelItemRecipe script function to cancel the current recipe for a production
item for more details.
Production OPC Server

The production model is defined in the Ignition designer and contains your production lines,
cells, cell groups and locations. Runtime access into configuration and current state of the
production model is available through the Production OPC Server. It is added automatically
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when any of the Sepasoft MES modules are installed. When the production items are added,
removed or modified, the changes will be reflected in the Production OPC Server when the
project is saved and published in the designer.
Below are some of the values available to read, and in some cases write to for the
RecipeDemo project.
Recipe OPC Server
Production Model OPC Values
Info
When writing to production OPC values that are related to production model settings,
the new value is not retained upon restarting. This is because production model
settings are saved in the Ignition project and is only written to the project when done
so in the designer.
To use the production OPC values in your projects, Ignition tags have to be created. The
easiest method to do this is drag the production OPC value to the SQLTag Browser. Once the
tag has been created, it can be used to display status on screens, used in expression and any
of the other tasks that can be done with any other Ignition tags. Most of the production OPC
values are read only. For example, the RecipeVarianceExists value is determined by the live
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production values compared to the values in the recipe (see Variance Monitoring for more
details about the RecipeVarianceExists value). Because it is reflecting a status, it cannot be
written to. However, others do allow writing a value to them.
Create Tag from Production OPC Value
It is extremely important to understand production OPC values have an OPC item path
that matches the layout of the production model. In the image below, the
RecipeVarianceExists tag is shown and includes the OPC Item Path of
RecipeDemo\Enterprise\Site\Area 1\Line 1\Filler.RecipeVarianceExists. If tags have
been previously created and the names are changed in the production model, then the
OPC item path will also have to be changed.
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Recipe Tag Editor
Tag Configuration
For example, if the enterprise name is changed from Enterprise to My Big Company, then the
OPC item path for the tag named RecipeVarianceExists will have to change to RecipeDemo\My
Big Company\Site\Area 1\Line 1\Filler.RecipeVarianceExists. For this reason, it is
recommended to first work on laying out your production model and make sure the names of
each of the production items are what you want before creating Ignition tags.
Track and Secure Recipes

Now you can extend the strong protection provided by Ignition’s role-based security to your
recipes. The Sepasoft Recipe / Changeover Module allows you to:
Assign user roles
Set permission for which roles can change which recipe values and by how much. For
example, you can give the Administrator role permission to change a setting from 0–100,
while limiting the Operator role’s permission to change the setting from 20–80.
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Track Recipe Changes

Whenever a change is made to a recipe setting, the details are recorded in the Sepasoft
Recipe / Changeover Module’s change log:
Who made the change
When the change was made
What the previous setting was
Why the change was made (you have the option to require an explanatory note)
And more
The change log is valuable in normal production environments and is especially critical in
industries with significant compliance requirements.
Monitor Recipes in Real Time

After a recipe is selected and once the initial recipe values are set, it is vital to monitor them for
any variances to prevent quality issues, downtime or other production issues. During
production, recipe values can be changed from systems outside of the recipe management
system, such as an operator interface terminal local to a machine.
By monitoring the recipe values, the variance log in the Sepasoft Recipe / Changeover Module
lets you detect variances in real time or review variances by production run or date range.
These capabilities make it possible to identify the root causes of production issues early on.
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The variance log also lets you define limits for which variances to record. The following types of
thresholds can be defined by recipe value:
Percentage +/- of recipe value
Fixed +/- values from recipe value
Fixed values
Custom
Analyze Recipes
Use the Sepasoft Recipe / Changeover Module’s built-in analysis tools to:
Compare recipes
Review recipe change logs
Review production-run variances
And more
When you add the Ignition Reporting Module, you can also create multi-page reports with the
recipe analysis information, and more.
8.4.3 Recipe Module Configuration

There are three main aspects involved in setting up the Recipe Management Module.
1. Creating Recipe Tags
2. Configuring the Recipe Tab in the Production model
3. Creating Recipes
First we need to identify and setup the tags that will serve as a means to pass recipe setpoints
down to the machine and also to monitor and track any variance. Next we need to make
configuration settings in the production model that will affect how recipes and the recipe tags
are managed. Finally we need to create recipes that will store the machine settings.
In this section, we will walk through the steps to add the management and control of machine
settings using the Recipe Management Module.
Creating Recipe Tags

It is recommended to configure the tag database similar to the production model and specify
the tag you are going to use as recipe set points.
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Recipe Configuration Settings

Recipe module configuration is done primarily in the Recipe tab for production items in the
production model. Actual recipe values are stored in recipes that are created using the Recipe
Editor components, but in the Recipe tab, the recipe value parameters for a machine that are
available to recipes are created and bound to Ignition tags.
Recipe values are defined by production item. Each machine, process or other equipment will
have settings that are unique. For example, a case-packer will not have the same settings as a
mixer, so this is why recipe values are defined by production line, cell, cell group or location.
In This Section
Recipe Values Settings
The following configuration is available on the Recipe tab:

Recipe Value Inheritance
Sub Recipe Mask

The Recipe module is very flexible in how machine settings can be stored and downloaded to a
line. How you implement it will be dependent upon your recipe requirements.
If you have a fairly simple line and all recipe setpoints will always be downloaded at
once, you could simply create the Recipe Values settings and tags at the line level and
be done.
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If you have a more complex line and recipe setpoints may be downloaded to cells on the
line as a product moves through the process, then you may want to group Recipe
Values settings and tags by cell or cell group.
Recipe Value entries are always propagated down to all child production items, If you have a
recipe value setting that will be used for a number of cells on a line, for example Line Speed,
you could define this setting at the line level and it would appear for all child production items. If
this was a setting that was applicable to all production lines in an area, then it could be defined
at the Area level. The name of the Recipe Value setting is propagated down, but the tag and
recipe value is not by default.
Recipe Value Inheritance

All Production items below the Area level can be configured to inherit their recipe values from
the parent production item or to use their own recipe value based on the Inherit Recipe Values
Mode setting.
Continuing the Line Speed example, after it was added to the Packaging line 1, it also became
available for cells under that line. The Ignition tag associated with the recipe value at the line
level is not propagated to the child recipe value and only the recipe values that have Ignition
tags assigned to them will appear in the recipe editor. So, if a propagated recipe value is not
relevant to the child production item, the recipe value tag property can be left blank.
If the Line Speed recipe value at the filler cell is now given a tag path, it will show up in the
recipe editor as a recipe parameter that can be set. The Inherit Recipe Values mode allows us
to configure how the actual recipe value is obtained.
Inherit Recipe Values Mode

When set to Parent Recipe, the value of the Line Speed Recipe Values setting passed to the
Filler recipe tag will be set to the value of the Line Speed setting set for the Line in the recipe
editor.
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When set to Equipment Default the value of the Line Speed Recipe Values setting will be set
to the value of the Line Speed setting set for the Filler in the recipe editor.
In either case, the value of the Line Speed parameter can be over-written using the Recipe
Editor component by simply clicking on and assigning it a value.
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Sub Recipe Mask

In some situations, a limited number of digits in the product code can be used to specify the
recipe to use for a machine. This is accomplished by setting a sub recipe mask. See Sub
Recipes for more information.
To set the Sub Recipe Mask for a line, cell, cell group or location, first select the desired
production item, then select the Recipe tab and enter the new Sub Recipe Mask value.
The Sub Recipe Mask must be set to be able to use the sub recipe feature and only applies to
line, cell, cell group or location type production items. If the sub recipe feature is not being used
for the production item, leave it blank. The sub recipe feature can be used on a production item
by production item basis. This means that standard recipe and sub recipe functionality can be
mixed. For example, you may have a tape machine that recipe values only change based on
the case size. If there are only two different case sizes and there is a digit in the product code
that specifies the case size, then sub recipes can be used for the tape machine. All other
machines can use the normal recipe functionality.
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There are a number of settings that can be defined for each Recipe Value by right-clicking on
the Recipe Values entry in the table and selecting Edit or New if you are going to create a new
Recipe Value. Right-click and select Delete to delete a Recipe Value.
We'll deal with each setting in the following section Recipe Values Settings.
Importing and Exporting Recipe Values Settings

To import recipe value configuration entries, right-click anywhere on the recipe values table and
select the Import menu item. A dialog box will appear to allow selection of a comma separated
values (csv) formatted file.
a sample csv file showing multiple recipe value configuration entries.
ValueName,ValueDescription,ValueSQLTag,ValueCalcScript,AllowScaling,
ValueMonitorEnabled,ValueMonitorLow,ValueMonitorHigh,ValueMonitorScript
"Line Speed","Description for Line Speed","Recipe/Site/Area 1/Line 1/Line Speed","","
false","true","","",""
"Value 1","","","","false","false","","",""
"Value 2","","","","false","false","","",""
To export recipe value configuration entries, right-click anywhere on the table containing recipe
value configuration entries and select the Export menu item.
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In the Recipe Values dialog box, the following settings can be applied:
Add a Recipe Value name
Add a Recipe Value description field
Add a tag path to the tag that will hold the recipe value
Add a 'Request Value' script
Enable value scaling
Enable variance logging and add variance thresholds
Add an 'Evaluate Variance' script
Define a Sort Order
Name
The required name is used to reference the recipe value. The name must be unique and must
not exist in any of the child production items of the production item that the recipe value is
being added to. The reason for this is that recipe values are propagated down to all of the
children, and if the name is the same, a conflict will occur. Also, some characters are not
allowed in recipe value names.
Description
The recipe value description is used to further describe the recipe value. It appears in the
recipe editor component, analysis, reports, and etc.
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Tag
This is the path to the Ignition tag that is associated with this recipe value. If a recipe value is
added but no tag is assigned, it will not appear in the recipe editor, and values will not be used
when recipes are selected.
Request Value Script

Script can be added to calculate or obtain a value to return for a recipe value anytime a recipe
is selected for a production item. This provides flexibility to do just about anything in place of
returning the value stored in the recipe management system. See Request Value Script section
Enable Scaling
If this option is checked, the recipe value will be scaled. The recipe value is retrieved out of the
recipe management system and then scaled by the value of the recipe scale tag for the
production item.
When using recipes for batch or other processes that can change based on the amount that is
produced, recipe scaling will adjust recipe values based on a recipe scale value. In the recipe
value configuration, there is an Enable Scaling setting that can be selected. If the Enable
Scaling setting is selected for a recipe value, then whenever a recipe is selected for a
production line, cell, cell group or location, the value from the recipe will be scaled by the value
in the RecipeScale tag as shown in the image below.
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Enabling recipe scaling is done for each individual recipe value. This supports scaling some of
the recipe values while not scaling others as might be the case in the example shown below.
By default, each production item's Enable Scaling setting is false and must be selected before
the RecipeScale value will be applied.
The RecipeScale is a production OPC item that exists for each production line, cell, cell group
or location. By default, the RecipeScale is 1.0 and recipe values will not change when recipes
are selected. When selecting a recipe for a line, all of the cells, cell groups and locations
beneath the line will also be set to the same recipe provided they are enabled. Also, each cell,
cell group and location RecipeScale value will be set to match that of the line. This enables
simple recipe selection for a line without the tedious task of selecting each machine underneath
the line.
Enable Variance Logging

If this option is checked, then the tag will be monitored for changes after a recipe is selected for
a production item. If the value changes more than the window defined in the Low Variance
Threshold and High Variance Threshold, the variance will be logged to the database, and the
Recipe Variances Exists OPC tag for the production item will be set to true. This prevents
values that are known to vary within an allowable range from being logged to the database and
causing the Recipe Variances Exists tag from being set.
If this option is not checked, then the value can change and it will not be logged to the
database. Also, the Recipe Variances Exists tag will not be set as a result of this recipe value.
See Variance Tracking for more information.
Low Variance Threshold
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The Low Variance Threshold setting is used to define the lower limit before recipe variances
are triggered for this recipe value. The variance threshold can be defined as a percentage of
the recipe value or a fixed amount.
High Variance Threshold
The High Variance Threshold setting is used to define the upper limit before recipe variances
are triggered for this recipe value. The variance threshold can be defined as a percentage of
the recipe value or a fixed amount.
Evaluate Variance Script
Script can be used instead of using the Low Variance Threshold and High Variance Threshold
settings to determine if the recipe value is outside of an allowable range. When the Recipe
Values tag value changes, the variance state is evaluated using the Low Variance Threshold
and High Variance Threshold settings. Then, if an Evaluate Variance Script has been entered
for the recipe value, the script will be executed, and the state can be changed. See Variance
Tracking and Evaluate Variance Script for more information.
Sort Order
The order in which Recipe Values appear in the Recipe editor can be modified by setting the
Sort Order value. This is an integer value with higher values appearing first in the Recipe
Editor. The default value is 1.
Recipe OPC Production Tags

The recipe module creates a number of OPC Production tags that provide recipe status that
can be used in your application.
For more information, refer to the OPC Production Server Tag Reference help in the Appendix:
reference guide.
8.4.4 Creating Recipes

Recipe values are configured for each production item. Each machine, process or other
equipment has settings that are unique. For example, a case packer will not have the same
settings as a mixer, this is why recipe values are defined by production line, cell, cell group or
location.
Recipe Editor Overview
Recipe Editor - Default Values and Security

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Recipe Editor - Default Values and Security
Recipe Editor - Adding Recipes
Editing Recipes
There are multiple methods that can be used to change the values of a recipe. Depending on
the functionality that you are looking for, recipe values can be changed using the recipe editor,
importing or by scripting.
Recipe Editor
The recipe editor component provides a visual and interactive method to allow end users to
manage recipes. It handles all of the details and is as easy as adding the component to any
Ignition window. It also provides the ability to manage sub-product codes, recipe value security,
master recipes and adding MES production items to recipes.
To add a new recipe, right click on the root Recipes item in the recipe editor and select Add
Recipe menu item. The new recipe will be added and will be ready to enter the name of the
new recipe. Commonly, the name of the recipe will be the same as a product code, but it does
not have to be. It can represent a mode of the machine such as Cleaning Mode.
Add Recipe
Type in the name of the new recipe which for this example it is My Recipe. Next, right click on
the new My Recipe and click on the Select Production Items menu item.
Info
Please note, that you must first add production items in the designer before they
appear as options to be added to a menu. Because not all machinery is used in every
recipe, this step is used so that only the machinery that is appropriate for a recipe
appears in the recipe editor and recipe selector components. For this example, Line 1
and all of the cells (machines) beneath it are added to the recipe.
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Recipe Select Prod Items
Select Production Items to Add to Recipe

After clicking the OK button, expand the production item to view and edit the recipe values.
Notice the Assigned By column. When the new recipe was first added, all of the recipe values
show as assigned by Enterprise\Site\Area 1\Line 1\Capper - Default for the capper. This is
because the initial values of a new recipe are inherited from the default values for the capper
production item. See Default Values for more information. When a recipe value is changed, the
assigned by changes to My Recipe. This is because the value is no longer that from the default
values and is now from the recipe. In simpler terms, it tells you where the value has been
changed in the inheritance tree.
Recipe Edit Value
Edit Recipe Values

My Recipe will now appear in the Recipe Selector List component and can be selected for any
of the production items that were added to the recipe. But, My Recipe can also be made into a
master recipe simply by adding descendant recipes to it. See Master Recipes for more
information. This is done by right clicking on the Descendants item beneath the My Recipe
recipe in the recipe editor, and clicking on the Add Recipe menu item. Type in the name of the
new recipe which for this example it is My Recipe 1. There is no limit to the number of
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descendants recipes you can add to a master recipe. There is also no limit to the number of
levels deep of master recipes. After My Recipe 1 is added to My Recipe, My Recipe will no
longer show as an option in the recipe selection list component but My Recipe 1 will. In general,
if a recipe has descendants, it becomes a master recipe and will no longer show in the recipe
selection list component. Only final recipes with no descendant will show in the recipe selection
list component.
However, master recipes can be selected for production items by using script functions.
Import / Export
Recipes values can be imported and exported into the recipe management system. Note that
only the actual value of the recipe value item can be imported and not the recipe value
definition. Recipe value definitions can be imported in the designer. See Recipe Value Import /
Export for more information. This is because the recipe value definitions are tightly tied to
production items (equipment) and tags, both of which cannot be created in the client.
To export the recipe values in the client, right click on a line, cell, cell group or location
underneath the line and select the export menu item. A file chooser dialog will appear to select
or enter a file name to export to. The file format is a comma separated values (CSV) and
contains the following columns:
Recipe_NameValue_Name
Item_PathDescriptionUnits
Data_TypeFormatRecipe_ValueAssigned_By
To import recipe values in the client, right click on a line, cell, cell group or location underneath
the line and select the import menu item. A file chooser dialog will appear to select or enter a
file name to import to. The file format is a comma separated values (CSV) and must contain the
following columns:
Recipe_NameValue_NameItem_Path
Recipe_Value
All other columns will be ignored during the import. Also, all values must be surrounded with
quotes including the recipe value. During importing, the recipe value will be converted to the
appropriate data type that the recipe value is defined as, which is based on the tag it is
associated.
Recipe values can be imported for multiple recipes and production items combinations in one
import operation as defined with the Recipe_Name and Item_Path columns of the CSV file.
This supports bulk import operations instead of only being limited to one recipe at a time.
Recipe values can also be imported and exported using script either at the client or in the
gateway. See system.recipe.exportRecipe and system.recipe.importRecipe script functions for
more information. The following is an example statement that will import recipe values on the
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gateway. The project name is required because recipe values are managed by project. The
csvData parameter is a string of csv data that can be read in from a file, web service, etc. And
last, the note is what will show in the recipe change log.
system.recipe.importRecipe("RecipeProject", csvData, note)
This functionality supports reading recipe values from ERP or other systems that are currently
being used to manage recipes. Once the recipe values are in Ignition they can be selected,
monitored for variances, analysis, etc.
Script
In addition to importing and exporting recipe values there are scripts to add recipes, rename
recipes, delete recipes and much more. See Client / Gateway Scripts for documentation of all
script functions. Because the built-in functionality will not fit the requirements in every situation,
the scripting functions provide the built-in functionality to be extended to accommodate the
requirements.
Recipe Editor - Master Recipes and Descendants

Making a change to a recipe value that is used in numerous recipes is a daunting task and is
prone to mistakes. To address this problem the Recipe / Changeover Module uses master
recipes. The image below shows two recipes that are derived from, or descendents of, the
Master Blend recipe. When the descendant recipe is added, all recipe values will be inherited
from the master recipe. When a value is changed in a descendant recipe, it will override the
value from the master recipe with the new value as shown in the image below for the Agitator
Speed and Ingredient 2 recipe values.
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It is very easy to add descendant recipes. Create a new recipe called Master Recipe. Make
sure to select the production items Line 1 and Filler. Set the recipe values for the master
recipe.
To add a descendent simply right click on the Descendents folder and select Add Recipe.
Give the descendent recipe a name like Recipe 1. Configure a second recipe called Recipe 2.
Now we have 2 descendants. You can expand the descendants to specify the recipe values. If
you modify a value in the descendant it will set the Assigned By to the descendant like Recipe
1.
At any time you can right click on a recipe value and revert the value. This will set the value
back to the parent.
Recipe Editor - Sub Recipes

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Recipe Editor - Sub Recipes
Recipe Editor - Notes
Recipe Editor - Filtering

The Recipe Editor component provides a number of properties that allow for the filtering of
recipes that will be shown in the Recipe Editor. These filters can be used to limit who has
access to view which recipes or for reducing the number of recipes shown in the Component.
The filters available are dependent upon the component being used.
Available filters are...
Item Path Filter
Recipe Name
Recipe Value Name Filter
Recipe State Filter
Recipe Group Filter
Refer Recipe Components for more information on available component filter options.
Recipe Editor - Allowing Certain Functions
Recipe Editor Table
Recipe Editor Examples
Customizers
Examples
Based on the setting of the Require Note property, notes are required any time
changes are made to a recipe, sub recipe or default values. The note panels is shown
below and the appearance is defined by several properties. The Popup Panel Font
property determines the font of the text, the Note Panel Icon Path property determines
the image on the upper left hand corner and the Note Background Color property
determines the background color. This is just an example of the many properties that
change the appearance of the Recipe Editor component.
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Recipe Editor Note
Recipe Editor Note
This component does not have any custom properties.
It has the capability for end users to do the following recipe related tasks:
Manage recipe value security.
Manage sub product code recipes.
Manage default machine values.
Manage master recipes.
Manage machines that a recipe can be run.
Based on the setting of the properties of the Recipe Editor component, more or less detail can
be shown. This provides a method of displaying the correct amount of information depending
on the logged in user's authentication roles. For example, the image below is very clean only
showing limited recipes. This mode allows changing of recipe values for final recipes (not in
master recipes). See Master Recipes for more information.
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Recipe Editor Simple
Basic Recipe Editor

Where as this image demonstrates a lot of recipe information with many more options,
providing much more configuration of recipes. The Show Master Recipes property will
determine if master recipes are shown. See Master Recipes for more information.
New master recipes can be added by right clicking on the root Recipes node and selecting the
Add Recipe menu item.
New descendant recipes can be added by right clicking on the Descendants node and selecting
the Add Recipe menu item. Existing descendant recipes can be renamed, removed or etc. by
right clicking on the descendant recipe node and selecting the desired menu item.
Recipe Editor Complex
Full Recipe Editor

In addition to editing recipes, default values for machines (production lines, cells, cell groups
and locations) can be managed as shown in the image below. The Show Item Defaults property
determines if the default values root item is shown in the recipe editor. See Default Values for
more information.
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Default Value Editor

Sub recipes can also be managed by setting both the Show Item Defaults and Show Sub
Recipes properties to true. See Sub Recipes for more information. New sub recipes can be
added by right clicking on the Sub Recipes node and selecting Add Sub Recipe menu item.
Sub recipes can also be removed, renamed or etc. by right clicking on the node of a sub recipe
and selecting the desired menu item. The Default sub recipe is always shown and cannot be
renamed or deleted. It is reserved for holding the default values for a machine.
Recipe Editor Sub Recipes
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Sub Recipe Editor
8.4.5 Loading Recipes

There is more than one way to load or add new recipe values to a production item. You can use
the menu commands and popup windows or you can drag and drop one or more tags from the
Tags Browser to the recipe value table.
Manual - Component
Manual - Scripting
Automatic - Scripting
We can also load recipes automatically from a trigger in the PLC, SFC chart, and many other
places. Let's show how to load a recipe to the PLC when a trigger changes in the PLC. In the
tag browser, create a memory tag in the Line 1 > PLC folder called Recipe 1 Trigger that is a
boolean with a default value of false.
Lastly, select the Tag Events tab so we can setup a script that will run automatically and load
Recipe 1 when the tag goes to 1.
Select the Value Changed script and enter in the following script:
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#if not initialChange and previousValue.value != currentValue.

value and currentValue.value:
linePath = "[global]\My Enterprise\Site 1\Packaging\Line 1"
recipe = "Recipe 1"
system.recipe.setItemRecipe("RecipeDemo", linePath, recipe, 1)
Set the trigger to 1 and watch the recipe get loaded down automatically.
8.4.6 Analysis and Reports

Use the built-in analysis tools to compare two or more recipes, review recipe change logs, and
review production-run variances. You can create multi-page reports with the recipe analysis
information and more.
Change Log
The Recipe demo project provides a PDF report to see the change log history. Launch the
RecipeDemo project as a runtime.
Once the client is launched, log in and select the Reports image.
Click on the Change Log button in the top right.
To use the Recipe Change Log Report simply select Line 1 in the line dropdown box, choose
Recipe 1 as the recipe. Choose a start and end date. Press Refresh to load the report.
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If you want to see how the window was configured take a look at the Reports > Change Log
window in the designer. It makes use of the Anaylsis Controller (the same component we used
in the OEE / Downtime module) and the Recipe Change Log provider.
Variance Log
The Recipe demo project provides a PDF report to see the change log history. Launch the
RecipeDemo project as a runtime.
Once the client is launched, log in and select the Reports image.
Click on the Change Log button in the top right.
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Click on the Variance Log button in the top right.
To use the Recipe Variance Report simply select Line 1 in the line dropdown box, choose
Recipe 1 as the recipe. Choose a start and end date. Press Refresh to load the report.
If you want to see how the window was configured take a look at the Reports > Variance
window in the designer. It makes use of the Anaylsis Controller (the same component we used
in the OEE / Downtime module) and the Recipe Variance provider.
8.4.7 Recipe Values

Recipe values are defined by production item. Each machine, process or other equipment will
have settings that are unique. For example, a case-packer will not have the same settings as a
mixer, so this is why recipe values are defined by production line, cell, cell group or location.
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See Recipe Types for more information on how recipe values work. The following sections
detail how to add, edit, delete, export and import recipe values for a production item.
8.4.8 Analysis Providers-Recipe

Each of the MES modules depend on the core Production Module. When any of the MES
modules are purchased, the Production Module is included at no additional cost. The
Production Module provides the production model functionality that is an object oriented
hierarchy of production facilities. It also provides analysis functionality that each specific MES
module can extend. The Recipe / Changeover Module provides four analysis providers to
analyze differences between recipes, variances and change logs.
The image below shows the impromptu analysis screen where a Recipe C1 6Pk is being
compared to its parent Master C. Filters and data points can be selected using the Analysis
Selector component, but the Analysis Controller will allow requesting comparisons of recipes
without the user interface. The filters and data points are defined through the component
properties and is how data for reports is collected.
Recipe Analysis
Recipe Analysis Provider
Recipe Analysis Provider

The recipe analysis provider is used to collect recipe values for display or report purposes. By
adding multiple Recipe Name filter values, the values will be returned for each recipe name
allowing comparing of two or more recipes.
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Filters
The recipe analysis provider can accept the following filters:
Category
This is a required filter to specify the type of recipes to return. Only one of the valid options are
required:
Recipe
Sub Recipe - This includes default values or sub recipes for production items.
Example when using it with the Analysis Controller:
Category=Recipe
Item Path
This is a required filter to specify the production item to include in the results. It is the item path
for the desired item path(s). Because analysis is independent of projects, the project name is
required in the item path.
Item Path=RecipeDemo\Enterprise\Site\Area 1\Line 1, Item
Path=RecipeDemo\Enterprise\Site\Area 1\Line 2
Children
This is a filter to specify if children of the production item(s) specified in the Item Path filter
should be included.Only one of the valid options are required:
Include
Exclude (Default)
Example when using it with the Analysis Controller:Children=Include
Format
This is a filter to specify the format of the results.
Only one of the valid options are required:
None - A row in the results will be created for each recipe included in the Recipe Name
filter.
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Recipe Comparison (Default) - This format creates a recipe value column for each recipe
included in the Recipe Name filter and consolidates the item path, value name, etc.
columns that are common.

Format=None
Column Naming
Only one of the valid options are required:This is a filter to specify how to name the recipe
value columns when the Format filter is set to Recipe Comparison (Default). When this filter is
set to Recipe Name Prefix (Default), it is difficult to create a recipe comparison report because
the column names change depending on the recipes being compared. Setting this filter to
Number Suffix will cause the recipe value column names to always be the same, which
simplifies reports.
Number Suffix
Recipe Name Prefix (Default)
Column Naming=Number Suffix
Recipe Name
This is a filter to limit the recipe(s) to include in the results.
Recipe Name=Recipe A, Recipe Name=Recipe B
Recipe Value Name

This is a filter to limit the recipe value(s) to include in the results.
Recipe Value Name=Line Speed, Recipe Value Name=Force
Value Types
This is a filter to specify the type of recipe values to include.
Equal Values - Include only recipe values that match between two or more recipes.
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Not Equal Values - Include only recipe values that do not match between two or more
recipes.
All Values (Default) - Include both values that do not match and do match between two
or more recipes.
Value Types=Not Equal Values
Compare By
The recipe analysis provider does not allow any comparison statements.
Data Points
The recipe analysis provider can accept the following data points:
Assigned By
This is the recipe or production item that assigned the recipe value based on inheritance.
Data Type
This is the data type of the recipe value.
Description
This is the description from the recipe value configuration that was entered in the designer.
Format
This is the numeric format from the associated Ignition tag.
Recipe Name
This is the name of the recipe. If the Format filter is set to Recipe Comparison (Default), then
this data point will not be included in the results. This is because columns are added for each
recipe being compared. For example when comparing Recipe A to Recipe B, there will be
Recipe_A_Recipe_Value and Recipe_B_Recipe_Value columns.
Units
This is the units from the associated Ignition tag.
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Recipe Variance Analysis Provider

The recipe variance analysis provider is used to collect recipe variances for display or report
purposes. This provider can be used to collect variances in real-time or historically for a date
range.
Filters
The recipe variance analysis provider can accept the following filters:
Scope
This is a required filter to specify the scope of what to include in the results:
Date Range
Last Active Recipe - This will look for the last recipe selection in the variance log and
only include the associated variances in the results. This can be used to monitor active
runs or the last run if the recipe has been cancelled.
Example when using it with the Analysis Controller:Scope=Last Active Recipe
Item Path
Children
should be included.
Include
Exclude (Default)
Children=Include
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Recipe Name
Recipe Value Name

Values
Initial Values - Include only the initial recipe values when the recipe was first selected.
Changed Values - Include only recipe values that changed after the initial values were set.
Both - Include both initial and changed values.
Values=Both
Compare By
The recipe variance analysis provider does not allow any comparison statements.
Data Points
The recipe variance analysis provider can accept the following data points:
Description
From Value
This is the value of the Ignition tag associated with the recipe value before it changed.
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Item Path
This is the item path of the production item for the recipe value.
Recipe Name
This is the name of the recipe at the time when the recipe value changed.
Recipe Value
The value that is defined in the recipe.
Time Stamp
The date and time the recipe value changed.
To Value
This is the value of the Ignition tag associated with the recipe value after it changed.
Units
Value Name
This is the name from the recipe value configuration that was entered in the designer.
Sub Product Code Variance Analysis Provider

The sub product code variance analysis provider is used to collect sub product code variances
for display or report purposes. This provider can be used to collect variances in real-time or
historically for a date range.
Filters
The recipe variance analysis provider can accept the following filters:
Scope
This is a required filter to specify the scope of what to include in the results:
Date Range
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Last Active Sub Recipe - This will look for the last sub product code selection in the
variance log and only include the associated variances in the results. This can be used
to monitor active runs or the last run if the sub recipe has been cancelled.

Scope=Last Active Sub Recipe
Item Path
Children
should be included.
Include
Exclude (Default)
Children=Include
Recipe Value Name

Sub Recipe Name

This is a filter to limit the sub recipe(s) to include in the results.
Recipe Name=1A, Recipe Name=1B
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Values
Only one of the valid options are required:Initial Values - Include only the initial recipe values
when the recipe was first selected.Changed Values - Include only recipe values that changed
after the initial values were set.Both - Include both initial and changed values.
Values=Both
The sub product code variance analysis provider does not allow any comparison statements.
Data Points
The sub product code variance analysis provider can accept the following data points:
Description
From Value
This is the value of the Ignition tag associated with the recipe value before it changed.
Item Path
This is the item path of the production item for the recipe value.
Sub Recipe Name

This is the name of the sub recipe at the time when the recipe value changed.
Recipe Value
The value that is defined in the recipe.
Recipe Value Name

Time Stamp
The date and time the recipe value changed.
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To Value
This is the value of the Ignition tag associated with the recipe value after it changed.
Units
Recipe Change Log Analysis Provider

The recipe change log analysis provider is used to collect the change log entries for display or
report purposes. All details of changes made to recipes including adding new recipes, adding
production items to recipes and much more can be returned using the recipe change log
analysis provider.
Filters
The recipe change log analysis provider can accept the following filters:
Category
This is a required filter to specify the type of recipes to return. One or more of the valid options
are required:
Recipe - This includes all recipe changes excluding value changes.
Recipe Value - This includes only recipe value changes.
Sub Recipe - This includes default value or sub recipe changes excluding value changes.
Sub Recipe Value - This includes default value or sub recipe value changes.
Category=Recipe, Category=Recipe Value
Item Path
for the desired item path(s).
Item Path=Enterprise\Site\Area 1\Line 1, Item Path=Enterprise\Site\Area 1\Line 2
Children
should be included.
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Include
Exclude (Default)
Children=Include
Recipe Name
Recipe Value Name

Sub Recipe Name

This is a filter to limit the sub recipe(s) to include in the results.
Recipe Name=1A, Recipe Name=1B
Compare By
The recipe analysis provider does not allow any comparison statements.
Data Points
The recipe analysis provider can accept the following data points:
Change Type
This is a description of the type of change. For example: it can be Recipe value changed or
Recipe value reverted.
Changed By
This is the person that made the change.
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Description
From Value
This is the value before the change.
Info
This is additional information that further describes the change.
Item Path
This is the item path of the production item that the change was made for.
Note
This is the note that was entered by the user at the time of the change.
Recipe Name
This is the name of the recipe the change was made for.
Sub Product Code

This is the sub product code the change was made for.
Time Stamp
The date and time of the changed.
To Value
This is the value after the change.
Value Name
Units
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8.4.9 Production OPC Values-Recipe

This references details the production OPC values that the Recipe / Changeover Module
provides. For each property, the Ignition data type is listed and if it is read only. The Ignition
data types correspond to the data types that are available for SQLTags.
Within this reference, the Read Only means that the OPC value cannot be written to through
the OPC Production Server. It can only be set in the designer or it is a calculated value. Trying
to write to a read only property will result in an error message being shown.
Depending on the MES modules that are installed into the Ignition server, more or less
production OPC values will appear when browsing. For example, if only the Recipe /
Changeover Module is installed, then only production OPC values that the core MES or Recipe
/ Changeover Module provide will appear.
Enterprise-Recipe
Description
The enterprise folder contains some properties associated with the enterprise and a folder for
each production Site within it. The name is the same as the enterprise name that is configured
in the designer. The image below represents the Enterprise of the RecipeDemo project.
Recipe OPC Enterprise
Enterprise
Child Folders
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Site One folder will exist for each Site that has been configured in the Ignition Designer.
The folder can be opened to view all values within the site.
Properties
Analysis . The name of the auxiliary (mirror) analysis database connection. String
Auxiliary . Can be blank if no auxiliary DB connection is configured.
Read
DB .
Only
Connection
. Name
Analysis The name of the analysis database connection. String

DB
Read
Connection
Only
Name
Description Optionally, this property can be set to a description for the String
enterprise. It is not used by the MES modules other than for
reference.
Enabled This reflects the enterprise Enabled property in the Designer. If the Boolean
enterprise Enabled is set to true, then the MES production model will
perform calculations for the enterprise and all sites, areas, lines,
cells, cell groups and location within it. If this property is set to false,
then none of the sites, areas, lines, cells, cell groups and locations
will have calculations performed.
Name This reflects the name of the enterprise that is set in the designer. String
Read
Only
Runtime The name of the runtime database connection. String

DB
Read
Connection
Only
Name
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Site-Recipe
Description
The site folder contains some properties associated with the production site and a folder for
each production area within it. The name is the same as the site name that is configured in the
designer. The image below represents the Your Site of the OEEDemo project.
OPC Site Node
Site
Child Folders
Area One folder will exist for each area that has been configured in the Ignition
Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the area.
RecipeValue Any recipe values that are configured for the production site will appear in this
folder.
Properties
Description Optionally, this property can be set to a description for the site. It is String
not used by the OEE Downtime and Scheduling Module other than
for reference.
Enabled Boolean
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This reflects the site Enabled property in the Designer. If the site
Enabled is set to true, then the OEE Downtime and Scheduling
module will perform calculations for the site and all areas, lines and
cells within it. If this property is set to false, then none of the areas,
lines or cells will have calculations performed.
Name This reflects the name of the site that is set in the designer. String
Read
Only
Area-Recipe
Description
The area folder contains some properties associated with the production area and a folder for
each production line within it. The name is the same as the area name that is configured in the
designer. The image below represents the Your Area of the OEEDemo project.
OPC Area Node
Area
Child Folders
Line One folder will exist for each Line that has been configured in the Ignition
Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the line.
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RecipeValue Any recipe values that are configured for the production area will appear in
this folder.
Properties
Description Optionally, this property can be set to a description for the area. It is String
for reference.
Enabled This reflects the site Enabled property in the Designer. If the area Boolean
module will perform calculations for the area and all lines and cell
within it. If this property is set to false, then none of the lines or cells
will have calculations performed.
Name This reflects the name of the area that is set in the designer. String
Read
Only
Line-Recipe
Description
The line folder contains some properties associated with the production line and a folder for
each production cell within it. The name is the same as the line name that is configured in the
designer. The image below represents the Line 1 of the OEEDemo project.
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OPC Line Node
Line
Child Folders
RecipeValue Any recipe values that are configured for the production line will appear in this
folder.
Cell One folder will exist for each Cell that has been configured in the Ignition
Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the cell.
Properties
ActiveRecipeName If a recipe is active for this production line, then this is String
the name of the recipe. If a recipe is not active, then this
Read
is blank.
Only
RecipeLoading True if a recipe is currently being loaded for the Boolean

production line.
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Read
Only
RecipeActive Indicates if a recipe is currently active. Boolean

Read
Only
RecipeScale Set this to the amount to scale a recipe prior to selecting Double
a recipe for the production line.
RecipeTrackingUUID This is a unique value used for tracking initial recipe String
values and variances while a recipe is selected. It can be
Read
used when looking up data directly from the database.
Only
RecipeVariancesExists If true, then Ignition tags associated with at least one Boolean
recipe value for this production item have changed.
Read
Only
RecipeWriteError If true, then at least one recipe value did not write to the Boolean
associated Ignition tags when the recipe was first
Read
selected.
Only
ValueMonitorEnabled If true, recipe values are being monitored and recipe Boolean
value variances will be logged.
Read
Only
EnableRecipe Set to true to allow recipes to be selected for this Boolean

production item. This is useful when selecting a recipe
for a production line and preventing selecting the same
recipe for selected child production items.
Cell Group-Recipe
Description
The cell folder contains some properties associated with the production cell. The name is the
same as the cell name that is configured in the designer. The image below represents the Filler
of the OEEDemo project.
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OPC Cell Node
Cell
Child Folders
Cell One folder will exist for each Cell that has been configured in the Ignition
Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the cell.
RecipeValue Any recipe values that are configured for the production cell group will appear
in this folder.
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Properties
ActiveRecipeName If a recipe is active for this production cell, then this is the String
name of the recipe. If a recipe is not active, then this is
Read
blank.
Only

production cell group.
Read
Only

Read
Only
a recipe for the production cell group.
Read
Only
Read
Only
Read
selected.
Only
Read
Only

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Cell-Recipe
Description
OPC Cell Node
Cell
Child Folders
RecipeValue Any recipe values that are configured for the production cell will appear in this
folder.
Properties
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Read
blank.
Only

production cell.
Read
Only

Read
Only
a recipe for the production cell.
Read
Only
Read
Only
Read
selected.
Only
Read
Only

Location-Recipe
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Location-Recipe
Description
OPC Cell Node
Cell
Child Folders
RecipeValue Any recipe values that are configured for the production location will appear in
this folder.
Properties
Read
blank.
Only
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production location.
Read
Only

Read
Only
a recipe for the production location.
Read
Only
Read
Only
Read
selected.
Only
Read
Only

8.4.10 Copy of Grouping recipes
Overview
The following methods can be used for grouping recipes by product type, by master recipes, by
production item respectively.
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Applies To and Version Info

This feature applies to Recipe module and is available in all versions.
Scenario
Line 1 has Nutella_Recipe 1, Nutella_Recipe 2, Nutella_Recipe 3 (Descendants under
master Nutella)
Line 2 has estathe_Recipe 10, estathe_Recipe 11, estathe_Recipe 12 (Descendants under
master estathe)
Method 1: Grouping by product type

The getItemRecipeList script function has a recipe filter parameter that can be used to limit the
recipe names that are returned. If the recipe names start with the product, then the recipes can
be limited by Nutella, estathe, etc.
Calling getItemRecipeList('Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 1', 'Nutella_*') script function will only
return Nutella_Recipe 1, Nutella_Recipe 2, Nutella_Recipe 3. And calling getItemRecipeList
('Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 1', 'estathe_*') script function will only return estathe_Recipe 10,
estathe_Recipe 11, estathe_Recipe 12.
itemPath = 'Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 1'
#Request the available recipes with specified prefix.

list = system.recipe.getItemRecipeList(itemPath, "Nutella_*")
Method 2: Grouping by master recipe

Setup master recipes for Nutella, estathe, etc. and then add the actual recipes as descendants
under the appropriate master recipe. The getItemRecipeList script function recipe filter
parameter will limit recipe names that are returned to those that belong to the master. For
example: If you have the following recipes defined Nutella (Master) -> Recipe 1 (Descendant
under master Nutella) -> Recipe 2 (Descendant under master Nutella) -> Recipe 3 (Descendant
under master Nutella) estathe (Master) -> Recipe 10 (Descendant under master estathe) ->
Recipe 11 (Descendant under master estathe) -> Recipe 12 (Descendant under master
estathe) Then, calling getItemRecipeList('Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 1', 'Nutella*') script function
will only return Recipe 1, Recipe 2, Recipe 3. And calling getItemRecipeList
('Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 1', 'estathe*') script function will only return Recipe 10, Recipe 11,
Recipe 12.
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#Request the available recipes for the selected Master recipe

list = system.recipe.getItemRecipeList(itemPath, "estathe*")
Method 3: Grouping by production item

Use separate lines and cells for each product (even though physically there may not be two
lines). For example: Recipe 1 - Line 1 Recipe 2 - Line 1 Recipe 3 - Line 1 Recipe 10 - Line 2
Recipe 11 - Line 2 Recipe 12 - Line 2 Then calling getItemRecipeList('Enterprise\Site\Area\Line
1', '') script function will only return Recipe 1, Recipe 2, Recipe 3. Calling getItemRecipeList
('Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 2', '') script function will only return Recipe 10, Recipe 11, Recipe 12
.
#Request the available recipes for Line 1

list = system.recipe.getItemRecipeList(itemPath, '')
Method 1 and 2 don't require any additional tracking points and it is more straight
forward and less problematic. Use method 1 if you have a prefix on the recipe name.
References
system.recipe.getItemRecipeList
Master Recipes
Production Item
Created By: Jason Coope Created Date: May 04, 2017 09:07Last Modified By: Jason Coope
Last Modifed Date: May 04, 2017 09:07
8.4.11 Copy of Create recipe in scripting
Overview
This sample script shows how to create a recipe and assign values to the recipe items.
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Scripting
If this script function is placed in the shared script library under a package called
"operations" and a script library called "RecipeManagement" it would be executed with
the call:
"shared.operations.RecipeManagement.createRecipe()"
Script function can have parameters so values such as recipe name and item path
may be passed in with the call.
def createRecipe():
from org.apache.log4j import Logger
log = Logger.getLogger('createRecipeScriptLogger')
# create the recipe

recipeName = 'Manual Recipe 7'
parentRecipeName = ''
note = 'Manual created recipe'
system.recipe.createRecipe(recipeName, parentRecipeName, note)
# assign production item to recipe

itemPath = 'Your Enterprise\Site 1\Packaging\Line 1'
system.recipe.addItemToRecipe(recipeName, itemPath, note)
# display current recipe values

category = '1' # indicates recipe values were created viw the
recipe module
recipeVals = system.recipe.getRecipeValues(itemPath,
recipeName, category)
log.info('Original recipe values')
log.info('____________________________________________________
_')
for ndx in range(recipeVals.size()):
recipeItem = recipeVals.get(ndx) # get the recipe value
item object #recipeItem = recipeVals.get(ndx).getRecipeValue() #
if used in gateway scope
itemName = recipeItem.getName()
itemValue = str(recipeItem.getValue())
#itemSort = recipeItem.getSortOrder()
#recipeItem.getMinValue()
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#recipeItem.getMaxValue()
#recipeItem.getAssignedBy()
#recipeItem.getSortOrder()
#recipeItem.hasDescription()
#recipeItem.getDescription()
#recipeItem.getFormat()
#recipeItem.getUnits()
log.info('%s=%s' %(itemName, itemValue))
# assign values to the recipes items

valueName = 'IntRecipeTag'
value = '346' # always assign as a string, the module will
convert to the proper type
note = 'value changed'
system.recipe.setPathRecipeValue(itemPath, recipeName,
valueName, value, note)
valueName = 'StringRecipeTag'
value = 'Updated string value'
note = 'value changed'
system.recipe.setPathRecipeValue(itemPath, recipeName,
# display new values

recipeVals = system.recipe.getRecipeValues(itemPath,
recipeName, category)
log.info('Modified recipe values')
log.info('____________________________________________________
_')
recipeItem = recipeVals.get(ndx)
itemName = recipeItem.getName()
itemValue = str(recipeItem.getValue())
log.info('%s=%s' %(itemName, itemValue))
return
References
system.recipe.createRecipe
system.util.getLogger
system.recipe.addItemToRecipe
system.recipe.getRecipeValues
system.recipe.setPathRecipeValue
Keywords
Set recipe values
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8.4.12 Copy of Recipe Value Security Settings
Overview
This kb article illustrates how to set security role settings for a recipe value and how to revert
the inherit property of the recipe value security settings through scripting.

Security role
The list of security roles and the details of individual security role can be retrieved through
scripting.
Set inherit
setInherit() property can be used to change security settings of a recipe item.
Scripting
linePath = event.source.parent.getComponent('MES Object Selector')

.equipmentItemPath
# Get a list of all the recipe entries under this path

recipeVals = system.recipe.getDefaultValues(linePath, "1", "")
# Cycle through the list

# Get the recipe item at this point

recipeItem = recipeVals.get(ndx)
# Get the name of the item

recipeItemName = recipeItem.getName()
print recipeItemName
# Get the security object for this item

secInfo = system.recipe.getRecipeValueSecurity(linePath,
recipeItemName, False)
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#Cycle through and print the setting for each role

#for ndx in range(secInfo.getSecurityRoleCount()):
# recSec = secInfo.getSecurityRole(ndx)
# print recSec.getSecurityRole()
# print recSec.isAllowEdit()
# Get the security info for a specific role

secRole = secInfo.getSecurityRole('Supervisor')
# Allow the role to edit

secRole.setAllowEdit(True)
#This must be set otherwise it will inherit from the parent

secInfo.setInherit(False)
print secRole.getMinValue()
print secRole.getMaxValue()
# if you know the datatype or you know the item by name you
can set the min and max for the role
#if recipeItemName == 'FanSpeed':
# secRole.setMinValue(32.5)
# secRole.setMaxValue(212.0)
#print
#Update the security settings

system.recipe.updateRecipeValueSecurity(secInfo)
References
Recipe Value Security Role
Recipe Value Security Info
system.recipe.getDefaultValues
system.recipe.getRecipeValueSecurity
system.recipe.updateRecipeValueSecurity
Keywords
Recipe setInherit property
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Instrument Interface Module in a nutshell

Components
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Objects
Product Data Sheet

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8.5.1 Instrument Interface Overview

The Instrument Interface module easily interfaces with different instruments, providing you with
data collection from instruments such as gauges, analyzers, and barcode scanners. You can
capture raw textual data from instrument type devices via serial, text files, OPC devices and
more, enabling you to parse out the meaningful values that can be used in your Ignition
application, or save the data directly to a database, or pass it along to other systems. This
module provides a seamless solution to eliminating hundreds of lines of code and extracting
only the meaningful values from devices connected to your SCADA system.
Module Features:
Serial Communications
File Monitoring
Parsing
Centralized Instrument Management
The Instrument Interface module is used to define communication settings and data parsing
templates to an instrument. These settings and parsing templates are then used to read data
from a instrument and parse the raw data to extract desired values. The data from an
instrument can come from a file, serial communication port, TCP or UDP connection, OPC
device such as a PLC, external data or web service.
The image show the typical flow of data when reading instrument values through a serial
communications port. Note that the Client Serial Support Module is required to read serial data
on a client computer.
SerialParseFlow
Typical Serial Communications Flow
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The Instrument Interface Module includes a component to make configuring and control of
serial port communications easier than using the script only support of the Client Serial Support
Module. If reading data from a serial communication port on the Ignition server is needed, then
the Serial Server Support Module is needed.
Some Instruments write their results to a disk file. The image shows the typical flow when
reading data from a file and using the File Monitor component or parsing script functions that
are available on both the client and the gateway to parse the raw data in the file.
FileParseFlow
Typical File Flow
8.5.2 Instrument Interface Configurations

Configure the instrument interface by defining communication settings and data parsing
templates to an instrument. The settings and parsing templates are then used to read data from
an instrument and parse the raw data to extract desired values. The data from an instrument
can come from a file, serial communication port, TCP or UDP connection, OPC device such as
a PLC, external data, or web service.
Serial Settings
This page configures the serial port communications settings of this Instrument Interface.
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Serial Settings Configuration

The Instrument Interface Module is perfect for serial devices – such as analyzers,
measurement gauges, barcode readers and many more – where values are sent when the
operator presses the send button or a request is sent to the device to read the values. The
serial support built into the Instrument Interface Module includes polling the device for new
data, receiving unsolicited data from the device, or requesting the new data from the device
based on an event in Ignition. It gracefully handles timeouts and other communication issues
that are common with serial communications and also includes the flexibility of controlling every
byte sent or received using script.
General
Enable If checked, these port settings will be applied to the Serial Controller component
Serial when this Instrument Interface is assigned to its Instrument Interface Name
property.
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Port Settings
Baud Rate Serial Communication baud rate. Select from the following:
Baud 110
Baud 150
Baud 300
Baud 600
Baud 1200
Baud 2400
Baud 4800
Baud 9600
Baud 19200
Baud 38400
Baud 57600
Baud 115200
Baud 230400
Baud 460800
Baud 921600
Data Bits Serial communication data bits. Select from the following:
DATA BITS 5
DATA BITS 6
DATA BITS 7
DATA BITS 8
Parity Serial communication parity. Select from the following:

NONE
EVEN
ODD
MARK
SPACE
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Stop Bits Serial communication number of stop bits. Select from the following:
Stop Bits 1
Stop Bits 2
Hand Shaking Serial communication flow control methods. Select from the following:
NONE
CTS DTR
CTS RTS
DSR DTR
XON XOFF
Timeout The default number of milliseconds to wait while reading data.
Character Character encoding of the data.

Encoding
Clear Buffer If checked, clears the receive buffer before sending data.
Before Sending
Correct CRLF If checked, corrects any combination of end of line characters to

carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF).
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Request Handling
Enable If checked, the port will be polled at the requested rate.

Polled
Requests
Request The rate in milliseconds to poll the port.

Polling Rate
Solicited The script to run for each polled request.

Request
When writing scripts you can use the "event" object to reference methods in
Script
the Serial Controller component that this Instrument Interface is assigned.
Code Snippet
import time
port = event.getSerialController()
port.clearBuffer()
port.writeString("Ar")
time.sleep(0.5)
port.writeString("As")
time.sleep(0.5)
event.setReceivedData(port.readString())
Accept If checked, the port will can accept requests without being solicited.
Unsolicited
Request
File Monitor Settings

This page configures the file monitor settings of this Instrument Interface. It provides a
configuration area by instrument type that use file method of handing off data. Since we don't
have a serial device, let's configure a simple file parser using the Instrument Interface module.
Open up the quality project in the Ignition designer. Right-click on the Configurations menu
item under Instrument Interface in the Project Browser to add a new file monitoring
configuration.
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There should already be two configurations in the quality project: Measurement CSV and
GagePort. Click on the Measurement CSV configuration. Since we are configuring file
monitoring, click on the File Monitor Settings tab.
Here you can enable file monitoring and specify the settings. Use the settings above to
automatically monitor files in a directory every second. If files exists we will process them by
their timestamp and delete them once we are done parsing. The next step is to configure a
parse template so Ignition knows how to parse the files. You can check out the GagePort for
information on serial parsing.
Some instruments only support passing data through the use of a file; the Instrument Interface
Module makes the process easy. You can also read values from external software programs
that only support passing data through the use of files. The format of the data can vary from a
reports format, CSV (comma separated values) or even a mixture of the two.
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General
Enable If checked, these file monitoring settings will be applied to File Monitor
File component when this Instrument Interface is assigned to its Instrument Interface
Monitoring Name property.
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Auto If true automatically detects and processes file(s) contained with the File Path
Monitor property of the File Monitor component. If false, the read() of the component
Files must be called to process file(s).
Monitoring The milliseconds between each check for new files. Any files that are found
Rate during a check will be processed. Processing of file will not overlap. If the time it
takes to process the files exceeds the value of this property, then the next
check will be at the next interval.
File This property defines the priority to process multiple file. It is inapplicable when
Processing a single file is selected in the File Path property. If Alpha Numeric is selected,
Order the files are processed in alphabetical order. If Date is selected, the file names
are converted to date values using the pattern defined in the File Name Date
Format property and then processed in chronological order. If File Timestamp is
selected, the files are processed in chronological order of the file modified date.
Select from the following:
Alpha Numeric = 0
Date = 1
File Timestamp = 2
File Name This property is only applicable if the File Processing Priority property is set to
Date Date. This property defines the parsing pattern to use when converting the file
Format name to a date value when determining the processing order of the files. The
patterns can contain both date and time format designators. See the File Name
Date Format property description of the File Monitor component for more
details.
After . This setting defines how files are handled after processing them. Select from
Processing the following:
. Handling
Delete File = 0
Move File = 1
Character . Character encoding of the data.

Encoding
Parse Template
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Parse Template
The Parse template allows a visual way of defining the individual data points to extract from the
raw text returned from the instrument interface. The text represents what is returned from an
instrument and is displayed in a fixed character width. Multiple parsing boxes can be added to
define areas to extract meaningful values from.
The Parse Template tools are explained in detail below.
Parse Template Tools

The Parse Template configuration screen contains a toolbar palette with tools that allow
interaction with the current parse template.
Parsing Box Selector

Allows the user to select any existing parsing boxes in the template. The selected parsing box
will be displayed with sizing arrows on all corners.
Edit Content Text

Allows editing of the actual template text that the parsing operations will be applied to. New
templates are blank and the user will need to add text representing the output received from the
instrument here so that parsing boxes can be applied. This can also be populated by using the
"Send to Template" menu option of the Serial Controller and File Monitor Components. Refer to
the the documentation for these components for more information.
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ParseTemplate
Parse Template Configuration Screen
Find Label Parsing Box

The parsed data will be linked to a label on the template so that the position of the label/value
pair can appear at any location.
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Label Parsing Box
Fixed Position Parsing Box

The parsed data will be read from the template at the exact position the box is placed.
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CSV Column Parsing Box

Will parse all data in the columns in a fashion similar to a CSV file. Rows of data contain
repeating items.
For example:
date,time,sample no.
2011-10-27,11:24:50,23
2011-10-27,11:34:50,33
CSV Row Parsing Box

Will parse all data in the rows in a fashion similar to a CSV file. A group of rows will be
repeated.
For example:
date,2011-10-27
time,11:24:50
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sample no.,31
date,2011-10-27
time,11:34:50
sample no.,32
date,2011-10-27
time,11:44:50
sample no.,33
CSV Row Parsing Box
Edit Parsing Box Properties

This will bring up the appropriate editor for the selected parsing box.
Remove Parsing Box

The selected parsing box will be removed.
T oggle Character Grid

A visible grid can be displayed to show the position of all characters.
Parse and Preview Template

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Parse and Preview Template

This will display a window showing the actual output of the template text after it has been
parsed.
Label Parsing Box

At the core of the Instrument Interface Module is a powerful parsing engine. Beyond processing
raw data from serial or text files, any textual data that can be read into either the Ignition client
or server can be parsed into meaningful values. This opens up the door to collect data from a
variety of sources in the most straightforward manner.
An example is reading temperature and humidity from a device that exposes readings on a
simple HTML web page. By using scripts in Ignition, the HTML content can be read and then
the temperature and humidity values can be extracted and converted to numeric values using
the parsing engine.
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The module includes parsing templates that contain textual data with parsing boxes defining
the values to be extracted and converted to numeric, date or boolean values.
Other types of parsing boxes allow extracting values at fixed locations, processing CSV
columnar data and processing CSV row-based data. A parse template can contain a mixture of
any number of the different types of parsing boxes.
CSV Parsing
An example of the module’s columnar-based CSV parse template that extracts date, time,
sample number, temperature and humidity values and makes them available to be accessed in
Ignition.
CSV Row Parsing Box
Centralized Instrument Management

Companies have many instruments of the same types, a central location to configure them will
reduce the effort to reuse and maintain them. A configuration can be copied or modified to
reduce the time required to set up communications with your unique device. The project
browser in the Ignition Designer manages all instrument configurations in one central location,
facilitating easy set up and maintenance.
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8.5.3 Instrument Interface Scripting

This section is a reference for scripting functions provided by the Instrument Interface Module.
It also has a reference for any objects that are used by or returned by the scripting functions.
The Instrument Interface Module provides scripting functions and has a parsing engine that
takes raw data received from an instrument and then extracts the desired values.
Gateway Scripts
Gateway scoped scripts for the instrument interface allows Ignition to parse results without the
need for a client to be open.
Client/Designer Scripts
Client and Designer scoped scripts for the instrument interface allows Ignition to parse results
coming from the Client computer.
8.5.4 Working with SPC Module

If you want to enter in a sample in the SPC module when you parse a file use the following
code for the onAfterParse event on the File Monitor Controller.
Code Example
results = event.getParseResults()
if results.isValid():
locationX = results.getValue("LocationX")
locationY = results.getValue("LocationY")
diameter = results.getValue("Diameter")
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Quality"
sample.setSampleData(1, "LocationX", str(locationX))
sample.setSampleData(1, "LocationY", str(locationY))
sample.setSampleData(1, "Diameter", str(diameter))
system.quality.sample.data.updateSample(location, sample, 1)
If you want to display the results on a window take a look at the Sample Entry > Auto Collect
window in the quality demo project. The onAfterParse script is slightly different:
Code Example
if results.isValid():
Quality"
event.source.parent.getComponent("Sample Entry").sample = sample
valueMap = results.createValueMap()
event.source.parent.getComponent("Sample Entry").
populateMeasurements(valueMap)
8.6 Web Services
New to Web Services?

A Simple Workflow
Step 4. Web Service Configuration
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Web Services Module in a nutshell

Objects
Scripting
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8.6.1 Web Services Module

The Sepasoft Web Services Module empowers MES software to communicate with other
systems using web services over the web or private network. Easily configure web service
operations and data types visually, then invoke web service operations from the HMI, SCADA
or MES system to read data from or write data to ERP or any other system that supports web
services. It shares information that is detailed as work orders, schedules, product definitions,
and asset information, or as simple as the weather forecast.
Web service is a form of service oriented architecture (SOA), intended to enable developers to
create components that can be assembled and deployed in a distributed and heterogeneous
environment. Ignition uses this technology to communicate with other systems. The following
sections provide a brief introduction to the technologies used that make up web services.
Web service technologies:

WSDL
XML
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SOAP
Info
In the Ignition designer you can see MES Module Help while clicking on Help tab.
Launching the MES user manual in a web browser is possible through this. This will
be disabled if there exist only the Web Services module and no other module is
installed.
8.6.2 Intro to Web Services

Web services can be used to retrieve production orders from the ERP systems, in other words
ERP systems act as a web service provider. The following sections provide a brief introduction
to the technologies used that make up web services. There are plenty of resources provided by
the computing industry if you wish to continue to learn more.
What Are Web Services

The W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) defines a Web service as a software system designed
to support interoperable machine-to-machine interaction over a network. It has an interface
described in a machine-processable format (specifically WSDL). Other systems interact with
the Web service in a manner prescribed by its description using SOAP messages, typically
conveyed using HTTP with an XML serialization in conjunction with other Web-related
standards.
There are two major classes of Web services:
REST (Representational state transfer)-compliant Web services, in which the primary
purpose of the service is to manipulate XML representations of Web resources using a
uniform set of stateless operations.
Arbitrary Web services, in which the service may expose an arbitrary set of operations.
Currently only Arbitrary Web Services implemented via SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)
are supported in this release.
Network Communications
A web service is any piece of software that makes itself available over the internet and uses a
standardized XML messaging system. XML is used to encode all communications to a web
service. For example, a client invokes a web service by sending an XML message, then waits
for a corresponding XML response. Because all communication is in XML, web services are not
tied to any one operating system or programming language--Java can talk with Perl; Windows
applications can talk with Unix applications.
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Web Services are self-contained, modular, distributed, dynamic applications that can be
described, published, located, or invoked over the network to create products, processes, and
supply chains. These applications can be local, distributed, or Web-based. Web services are
built on top of open standards such as TCP/IP, HTTP, Java, HTML, and XML.
Web services are XML-based information exchange systems that use the Internet for direct
application-to-application interaction. These systems can include programs, objects, messages,
or documents.
XML
XML is just a standard to textually represent data and is used for all web services. If two
systems are sending date values to each other, and one system is using the ISO 8601
standard and the other system only understands RFC 5322, then the date values will be
incorrect. This is like two people talking to each other and one is speaking English and the
other is speaking French. There will be some misunderstandings.
XML also supports organizing data into records as you can see in the XML sample below.
There are multiple material items each having name, category and allergent values.
HTML XML
<html> <xml>
<div> <material>
Below is my smiley image. <name>Almond</name>
</div> <category>Nuts</category>
<img src=“smiley.png”/> <allergent>no</allergent>
</html> </material>
<material>
<name>Walnut</name>
<category>Nuts</category>
<allergent>yes</allergent>
</material>
</xml>
Name Category Allergent
Almond Nuts no
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HTML XML
Name Category Allergent
Walnut Nuts --- yes
WS_XML1
WSDL
WSDL stands for Web Service Description Language and as the name suggests, describes
information about the specific web service. This includes, the operations (functions or methods)
that are available and data types.
It is used by the Web Services Module to find out information about the web service provided
by another system. The only way to know what operations are available and what data types to
use is to read the WSDL file from the other system. Once we have the details, then the Web
Services Module can show the appropriate setting options.
WSDL Contents
The data types can be simple or complex. Simple data types are the basic types like integer,
string, float, etc. Complex data types are just a collection of simple data types or another
complex data type.
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WS_WSDL1
SOAP
SOAP, originally defined as Simple Object Access Protocol, is a protocol specification for
exchanging structured information in the implementation of web services in computer networks.
It relies on XML information set for its message format, and usually relies on other application
layer protocols, most notably Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Simple Mail Transfer
Protocol (SMTP), for message negotiation and transmission.
In MES, whenever information is required, the application client invokes remote functions on
the server to send and receive data using SOAP.
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8.6.3 Web Service Configuration

Web Service configuration is where you define such things as the URL for the WSDL and
manage the operation provided by the service.
Web Services Configuration
WSDL Settings
This area configures the URL for a web service.
Web Services WSDL Settings
URL
This is the full URL that is required to access the Web Service WSDL.
Examples:
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Examples:
http://www.w3schools.com/webservices/tempconvert.asmx?WSDL
http://www.webservicex.net/length.asmx?WSDL
Timeout
This is the time the module will wait until a response is received from the URL. If no response is
received then an error is generated.
Refresh button
This will attempt to connect and process the WSDL file from the entered URL.
Operation Settings
After a valid WSDL Setting has been configured this area allows you to select the available
Operations this service supports. The Web Services module internally processes the WSDL
and presents the possible selections.
WS_OperationSettings
Web Services Operation Settings
Port
This is the available address or connection point for the web service. It is normally a simple
string. Select an available port to allow the available Operations to be populated.
Operation
These are the available actions this web service and port supports. The operation is similar to a
method or function call in a traditional programming language.
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Schema
This will allow you to view the schema used for the selected operation. It is a readable version
of the settings contained in the WSDL and allows you to cycle through the ports, operations
and body contents of the input and output for the operation.
Parameters
A web service operation will most likely require parameters to be set before the web service is
called to run. The parameter section allows you to see those parameters, their data type and
optionally set the parameters to a constant value or bind them to a tag.
Some parameters have limited values that can be used and these may be supplied by the
operation. These values will appear as a drop down box.
WS_ParameterConfig
Web Services Parameter Settings

You may need to use these parameter names in scripting calls when running this web service.
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8.6.4 SOAP Configuration
Create new SOAP Configuration

In the Project Browser of the designer, right--click the SOAP Configuration to create a new
SOAP configuration.
SOAP Settings
WSDL URL
Port
Operation
Encoding
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Encoding
The available encoding types are UTF_8, UTF_16, ISO_8859_1, Windows_1252, and ASCII.
Timeout
Bypass SSL Certificate Validation

The system will bypass SSL certificate validation if the checkbox is in the on state.
Enable Error Reporting for Failure HTTP Response Codes

An exception will be thrown when the web service call results in a code like 404 or other error
codes, if this is selected.
HTTP Authentication
Authentication Type
The options are HTTP Basic, HTTP Digest, and HTTP NTLM.
User Name
The user name to set for the new SOAP configuration.
Password
The password to set for the new SOAP configuration.
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WS-Security
Enable WS-Security
The system will enable WS-Security if the checkbox is in the on state.
User Name
The user name to set for the WS-Security.
Password
The password to set for the WS-Security.
Password Type
The available password types are PasswordText, PasswordDigest.
Time To Live (s)
8.6.5 RESTful Web Service Configuration
Create new RESTful Configuration

In the Project Browser of the designer, right--click the RESTful Configuration to create a new
RESTful configuration.
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REST Settings
URL
The target location URL for the RESTful configuration.
Example:
http://demo.sepasoft.com/main/system/webdev/WebServicesAPI/getProductionResults
HTTP Method
HTTP requests include a method, which is a keyword explaining the action that the client wants
the server to perform for the material included in the request. The available HTTP methods are
GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.
GET
The GET method is used to retrieve information from the given server. Requests using GET
should only retrieve data and should have no other effect on the data.
POST
A POST request is used to send data to the server using HTML forms.
PUT
Replaces all current representations of the target resource with the uploaded content.
DELETE
Removes all current representations of the target resource.
Data Format
The available options are JSON and XML.
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Encoding
The available encoding types are UTF_8, UTF_16, ISO_8859_1, Windows_1252, and ASCII.
Timeout
Max Retries
The maximum number of retries, in case of connection failure. Default value is 3.
Bypass SSL Certificate Validation

The system will bypass SSL certificate validation if the checkbox is in the on state.
Enable Error Reporting for Failure HTTP Response Codes

An exception will be thrown when the web service call results in a code like 404 or other error
codes, if this is selected.
HTTP Authentication
Authentication
The options are HTTP Basic, HTTP Digest, and HTTP NTLM.
User Name
The user name to set for the new RESTful configuration.
Password
The password to set for the new RESTful configuration.
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Request Items
Request Headers
Depending on the Web Service, these can be used to identify the format of the body object you
are POSTing to the web service, or perhaps an API key or other identifying tool.
URL Resource Path

These are additional parts of the URL, divided by slashes. For example:
http://demo.sepasoft.com/main/system/webdev/WebServicesAPI/getProductCodeList?
filter=SA
In this example, "/main", "/system", "/webdev", "/WebServicesAPI", and "/getProductCodeList"

are all resource paths.
URL Query String

These follow any resource paths, and follow a question mark. They have a key and a value.
Using the above example, "filter=SA" is a query string.
New Feature
Click on for copying a completed 'runWebService' scripting function to the

clipboard.
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8.7 Barcode Scanner

The Sepasoft Barcode scanner module is a utility module. With Sepasoft Barcode scanner,
customers can use barcode scanning capabilities to facilitate material handling. User can scan
badge to sign off on materials, Master Production Records, Batch Production Records, and
other production tasks. Software also includes ability to hide manufacturing records not in use
and added option for customers to include their own logos.
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Sepasoft Barcode Scanner module uses system.barcode.scanner functions for
scripting.
8.7.1 Barcode Scanner Module Overview

Barcode Scanner module extends Ignition to provide the ability to detect and decode barcode
input. The module provides both a controller to be used on the client and gateway scripting
methods for server barcode decoding. The module works with traditional one dimensional (1D)
barcode formats, plus the newer two dimensional (2D) and GS1 international standard of
formats that can contain multiple pieces of data.
SCRN_Sample_UPC
SCRN_Sample_Code128 SCRN_Sample_DataMatrix
UPC Barcode
Code 128 Data Matrix
The module comes pre-configured with 100+ barcode patterns to decode standard barcodes
like UPC, EAN, and GTIN, plus the full range of the GS1 application identification (AI) standard
formats for trade items, logistic units, assets, locations, service relationships, and special
applications. The pre-configured patterns will meet the needs of most operations using
standard barcode formats and content. In addition, the module can be fully customized to read
proprietary or industry specific barcode content.
Commonly reading barcode input would follow the scenario of having an operator place the
cursor on a select input field, then scan the barcode to input the barcode's content into the
selected field. If multiple barcodes needed to be scanned or the content of the barcode
contained multiple pieces of data, then it often requires additional intervention by the operator
to get the input recorded correctly.
With the BarcodeScanner component, the scenario above is greatly improved while reducing
the risk of input mistakes. Once the Barcode Scanner component is placed on an existing
screen, it will listen for barcode input via a keyboard wedge. This is done in the background and
is independent of the focused input component. Once it detects barcode input, it then decodes
the barcode based on one of more barcode patterns and raises a script event with the results.
The script can then simply put the results into the correct input field(s), update tag(s), write to
database table(s), etc.
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Barcode Detection and Decoding

Ignition supports Barcode entries and is using barcodes on most reports to identify the
connected MES objects. As most of our other features, the barcode capability is already
integrated in the Sepasoft MES software. Barcodes are displayed on reports, and you can
define your own custom barcode labels that will show product specific information and custom
images. In short, it provides intuitive user entry and reporting. Customers can use barcode
scanning capabilities to facilitate material handling. User can scan badge to sign off on
materials, Master Production Records, Batch Production Records, and other production tasks.
As soon as we scan an item, the corresponding MES object opens.
The probability of occurrence of human error is reduced drastically through a barcode scanner.
Barcode scan also reduce the time consumption for the manual data entry. Inventory control is
enhanced since it is fast and reliable. Barcodes can be attached to products and equipments.
Data obtained from barcode scanners may be used for tracking the resources.
Also you can create multiple designs and manage the label designs using revision
management. This is an additional benefit of Sepasoft MES Barcode scanner component.
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8.7.2 Client / Gateway Scripts-BarcodeScanner

The functionality of the BarcodeScanner component is also available for gateway and client
scripting. The following methods can be utilized in a gateway script to create regular
expressions (regex) patterns and decode a barcode by searching the raw barcode for the list of
patterns. The results of the barcode decoding can then be used by in the gateway script.
In the Ignition script editor, documentation for the script functions can be accessed by pressing
control-space after typing in 'system.'. For all the track and trace script functions, type in
system.barcode. and press control-space to see the associated function and documentation.
Scanner_AutoComplete1
Ignition Script Auto Document Feature

Barcode decoding uses Regex patterns to decode raw barcode data. The Barcode Scanner
Module is pre-configured with a set of 100+ patterns to include common and GS1 Application
Identifier standards. If the default patterns do not fit the required needs, then custom patterns
can be defined. Below is the list of predefined patterns:
NAME KEY REGEX PATTERN
Default Default "(.*)"
GTIN-14 GTIN- "^(\\d{14})$

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GTIN-12 UPC GTIN- "^(\\d{12})$

12
GTIN-13 EAN GTIN- "^(\\d{13})$

13
GTIN-8 EAN GTIN-8 "^(\\d{8})$
SSCC GS1- "(00)(\\d{18})"

00
GTIN GS1- "(01)(\\d{14})"

01
CONTENT GS1- "(02)(\\d{14})"

02
BATCH/LOT GS1- "(10)(\\d{1,20}" + separator + "|\\d{1,20}$)"

10
PROD DATE GS1- "(11)(\\d{6})"

11
DUE DATE GS1- "(12)(\\d{6})"

12
PACK DATE GS1- "(13)(\\d{6})"

13
BEST BY GS1- "(15)(\\d{6})"

15
SELL BY GS1- "(16)(\\d{6})"

16
USE BY GS1- "(17)(\\d{6})"

17
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VARIANT GS1- "(20)(\\d{2})"

20
SERIAL GS1- "(21)(.{1,20}" + separator + "|.{1,20}$)"

21
ADDITIONAL ID GS1- "(240)(.{1,30}" + separator + "|.{1,30}$)"

240
CUST.PART NO. GS1- "(241)(.{1,30}" + separator + "|.{1,30}$)"

241
MTO VARIANT GS1- "(242)(\\d{1,6}" + separator + "|\\d{1,6}$)"

242
PCN GS1- "(243)(.{1,20}" + separator + "|.{1,20}$)"

243
SECONDARY SERIAL GS1- "(250)(.{1,30}" + separator + "|.{1,30}$)"

250
REF. TO SOURCE GS1- "(251)(.{1,30}" + separator + "|.{1,30}$)"

251
GDTI GS1- "(253)(\\d{13}.{1,17}" + separator + "|\\d{13}.{1,17}$)"

253
GLN EXTENSIION GS1- "(254)(.{1,20}" + separator + "|.{1,20}$)"

COMP 254
GCN GS1- "(255)(\\d{13}\\d{1,12}" + separator + "|\\d{13}\\d

255 {1,12}$)"
VAR. COUNT GS1- "(30)(\\d{1,8}" + separator + "|\\d{1,8}$)"

30
NET WEIGHT (kg) "(310)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"
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GS1-
310
LENGTH (m) GS1- "(311)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

311
WIDTH (m) GS1- "(312)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

312
HEIGHT (m) GS1- "(313)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

313
AREA (m²) GS1- "(314)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

314
NET VOLUME (l) GS1- "(315)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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NET VOLUME (m³) GS1- "(316)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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NET WEIGHT (lb) GS1- "(320)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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LENGTH (i) GS1- "(321)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

321
LENGTH (f) GS1- "(322)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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LENGTH (y) GS1- "(323)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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WIDTH (i) GS1- "(324)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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WIDTH (f) "(325)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"
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GS1-
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WIDTH (y) GS1- "(326)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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HEIGHT (i) GS1- "(327)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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HEIGHT (f) GS1- "(328)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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HEIGHT (y) GS1- "(329)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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GROSS WEIGHT (kg) GS1- "(330)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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LENGTH (m),log GS1- "(331)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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WIDTH (m),log GS1- "(332)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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HEIGHT (m),log GS1- "(333)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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AREA (m²),log GS1- "(334)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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VOLUME (l),log GS1- "(335)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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VOLUME (m³),log GS1- "(336)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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KG PER m² "(337)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"
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GS1-
337
GROSS WEIGHT (lb) GS1- "(340)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

340
LENGTH (i),log GS1- "(341)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

341
LENGTH (f),log GS1- "(342)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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LENGTH (y),log GS1- "(343)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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WIDTH (i),log GS1- "(344)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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WIDTH (f),log GS1- "(345)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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WIDTH (y),log GS1- "(346)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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HEIGHT (i),log GS1- "(347)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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HEIGHT (f),log GS1- "(348)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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HEIGHT (y),log GS1- "(349)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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AREA (i²) GS1- "(350)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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AREA (f²) "(351)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"
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AREA (y²) GS1- "(352)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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AREA (i²),log GS1- "(353)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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AREA (f²),log GS1- "(354)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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AREA (y²),log GS1- "(355)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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NET WEIGHT (t) GS1- "(356)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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NET VOLUME (oz) GS1- "(357)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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NET VOLUME (q) GS1- "(360)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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NET VOLUME (g) GS1- "(361)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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VOLUME (q),log GS1- "(362)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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VOLUME (g),log GS1- "(363)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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VOLUME (i³) GS1- "(364)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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VOLUME (f³) "(365)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"
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VOLUME (y³) GS1- "(366)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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VOLUME (i³),log GS1- "(367)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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VOLUME (f³),log GS1- "(368)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})"

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VOLUME (y³),log GS1- "(369)([0-6]{1})(\\d{6})

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COUNT GS1- "(37)(\\d{1,8}" + separator + "|\\d{1,8}$)"

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AMOUNT GS1- "(390)([0-9]{1})(\\d{1,15}" + separator + "|\\d{1,15}$)"

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AMOUNT GS1- "(391)([0-9]{1})(\\d{3})(\\d{1,18}" + separator + "|\\d

391 {1,18}$)"
PRICE GS1- "(392)([0-9]{1})(\\d{1,15}" + separator + "|\\d{1,15}$)"

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PRICE GS1- "(393)([0-9]{1})(\\d{3})(\\d{1,18}" + separator + "|\\d

393 {1,18}$)"
ORDER NUMBER GS1- "(400)(.{1,30}" + separator + "|.{1,30}$)"

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GINC GS1- "(401)(.{1,30}" + separator + "|.{1,30}$)"

401
GSIN "(402)(\\d{17}" + separator + "|\\d{17}$)"
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GS1-
402
ROUTE GS1- "(403)(.{1,30}" + separator + "|.{1,30}$)"

403
SHIP TO LOC GS1- "(410)(\\d{13})"

410
BILL TO GS1- "(411)(\\d{13})"

411
PURCHASE FROM GS1- "(412)(\\d{13})"

412
SHIP FOR LOC GS1- "(413)(\\d{13})"

413
LOC No GS1- "(414)(\\d{13})"

414
PAY TO GS1- "(415)(\\d{13})"

415
SHIP TO POST GS1- "(420)(.{1,20}" + separator + "|.{1,20}$)"

420
SHIP TO POST GS1- "(421)(\\d{3})(.{1,20}" + separator + "|.{1,20}$)"

421
ORIGIN GS1- "(422)(\\d{3})"

422
COUNTRY - INIT GS1- "(423)(\\d{3})(\\d{3,12}" + separator + "|\\d{3,12}$)"

PROCESS 423
COUNTRY - PROCESS "(424)(\\d{3})"
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GS1-
424
COUNTRY - GS1- "(425)(\\d{3})"

DISASSEMBLY 425
COUNTRY - FULL GS1- "(426)(\\d{3})"

PROCESS 426
ORIGIN SUBDIVISION GS1- "(427)(.{1,3}" + separator + "|.{1,3}$)"

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Sample Gateway Tag Change Scripts
Example 1
# Gateway Tag Change Script to decode a UPC, EAN, GTIN barcode
# Setup the logger to see activity on the Ignition Gateway console

# or just use print statements and look at wrapper.log file.
log = Logger.getLogger('GTINDecoder')
# Import java needed classes

from java.util import List
# Only execute if not initializing and tag value is not null

if (initialChange == 0 and newValue.value != None):
# Get rawBarcode from tag value
rawBarcode = newValue.value
# Get only the predefined regex patterns for GTIN-12 UPC, GTIN-
13 EAN, & GTIN-14
patterns = system.barcode.scanner.getPatternList("GTIN-12,GTIN-
13,GTIN-14", "")
# Call the decode method for a single pass search with a

preamble of \u0002 ascii STX (start of text),
# and no postamble, or separator in barcode
results = system.barcode.scanner.decode(rawBarcode, "SinglePass",
patterns, u"\u0002", "", "")
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if (results.hasErrorMessage()):
# Log error message
log.info("Error from barcode scan: " + results.
getErrorMessage())
else:
# Get a Python dictionary of the decoding results
resultsDict = results.toDict()
# Loop through results

for key,value in resultsDict.items():
log.info("Key: " + key + ", Value: " + value.
toString())
Example 2
# Gateway Tag Change Script to decode a GS1 Active Matrix barcode

log = Logger.getLogger('GS1Decoder')


# Get the predefined regex patterns for GS1 Application

Identifer (AI) we are interested in, The FNC1
# separator for the variable length AIs is Unicode \u001d and
will be inserted into the patterns.
patterns = system.barcode.scanner.getPatternList("GS1-10,GS1-17,
GS1-01,GS1-390,GS1-310", u"\u001d")
#Uncomment to see patterns in list

#for p in patterns:
#log.info("key=%s regex=%s" %(p.getKey(), p.
getRegexPattern()))
# Call the decode method for a GS1 consume search with a

preamble of ]d1,
# and postamble of \u001a (LF line feed), and separator of
\u001d (GS Group Separator for FNC1) in barcode
results = system.barcode.scanner.decode(rawBarcode, "Consume",
patterns, u"]d1", u"\u001a", u"\u000d")
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# Log error message
getErrorMessage())
if (results.hasUnmatched()):
# Log unmatched
log.info("Unmatched: " + results.getUnmatched())

resultsDict = results.toDict()

for key,value in resultsDict.items():
log.info("Key: " + key + ", Value: " + value.toString())
Example 3
# Gateway Tag Change Script to decode a custom regex pattern

log = Logger.getLogger('CustomDecoder')


# Create a new empty patterns list

patterns = []
# Create customer barcode pattern and add to list

pattern = system.barcode.scanner.getNewBarcodePattern("My
Pattern Name", "MyPatternKey", u"^(\\d{8})$")
patterns.append(pattern)
# Call the decode method for a single pass search with no

preamble, postamble, or separator in barcode
results = system.barcode.scanner.decode(rawBarcode, "SinglePass",
patterns, "", "", "")
# Log error message
getErrorMessage())
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resultDict = results.toDict()

for key,value in resultDict.items():
log.info("Key: " + key + ", Value: " + value.toString())
8.8 MES Enterprise

MES Enterprise module is a remote Gateway administration system, allowing you to manage
Gateways and automate tasks from a single controller. It connects multiple MES Ignition
Gateways across your entire enterprise to form a large, centrally managed MES solution. This
module analyzes MES data from multiple production facilities at the enterprise server.
8.9 Production Simulator

The Production Simulator Module is a free module that provide a simulator device that you can
use with the MES modules. The simulator tags generate values you can use to simulate PLC
tags. The tags are values generated can be controlled through CSV files. These files should be
copied into C:\Program Files\Inductive Automation\Ignition\data\drivers directory so that
the device can read them in as tags.
For Linux systems, the file location: " /var/lib/ignition/data/drivers "
Every CSV file is for a separate simulator you can work with. The more files you add, the more
folders you get in the Simulator folder of the OPC Browser.
8.9.1 How to create CSV files for Production Simulator

You can simulate any real life scenario by creating the CSV files. The example file on the right
has two sections: Cells and Events
Cells Section
This section is optional, where you specify the information about the cell.
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Events Section
Events area is where you specify values for all the tags. You can add as many columns of tags
you want to bring in. Make sure to put back slashes to organize in folders and specify the name
of the tag you want as well as their datatypes.
Table view of an example CSV file
<Cells>
Name Upstream Downstream Startup Backup Infeed Rate Rate Upper

Cell Cell Count State /Hr Variation (%)
Filler Sealer 10 4 3600 100
Sealer Filler Capper 10 4 3600 100
Capper Sealer Labeler 10 4 3600 100
Labeler Capper Inspection 10 4 3600 100
Inspection Labeler Casepacker 10 4 3600 100
CasePacker Inspection Palletizer 10 4 3600 100
Palletizer Casepacker 2 4 360 100
<Events>
DOW Time Filler\State Sealer\State Capper\State Labeler\State Inspection\Sta
Int32 String Int32 Int32 Int32 Int32 Int32
1 12:00:00 6
AM
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1 12:00:15 1
AM
1 12:00:30 22
AM
1 12:00:45 1
AM
1 12:01:00
AM
1 12:01:15 8
AM
1 12:01:30 8
AM
1 12:01:45 1
AM
1 12:02:00 6
AM
1 12:02:15 1
AM
1 12:02:30
AM
1 12:02:45
AM
1 12:03:00
AM
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12:03:15
AM
1 12:03:30
AM
1 12:03:45 8
AM
1 12:04:00 8
AM
1 12:04:15 8
AM
1 12:04:30 1
AM
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9 Appendix A: Reference Guide
The appendix is your reference. Once you become experienced in developing with Sepasoft
MES you will most likely keep this page open on your desktop or on your second screen. This
page provides you the fastest route to the information you are looking for.
9.1 Components
9.2 MES Objects
9.3 Scripting Functions

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9.4 Binding Functions

9.5 Components
MES has a lot of components built-in to provide user interaction with the MES data. The
components vary from one module to other. This is because we introduce them based on their
requirement. All system processes are placed into separate components so that all of the data
and functions inside each component are semantically related. Components are placed inside
the palette, you can easily drop it into the root container of the designer window. There is a
Property Editor panel to alter the component's properties, which changes the component's
appearance and behavior. To make the component do something useful, like display dynamic
information or control a device register, you configure property bindings for the component. In
order to make the component react to user interaction, you can configure the event handlers.
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9.5.1 Common Components
Analysis Table
General
Component Palette Icon:
Description
A component that displays tabular data with drill down capabilities. This extends from the
Table Component that comes with Ignition.
Properties
Name Scripting Category Property Description

Type
Row rowSelectionAllowed Behavior boolean This flag is used in

Selection conjunction with
Allowed the Column
Selection Allowed
flag to determine
whether not whole-
rows, whole-
columns, or both.
Column columnSelectionAllowed Behavior boolean This flag is used in

Allowed the Row Selection
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Type
Allowed flag to
determine whether
not whole-rows,
whole-columns, or
both.
Allow allowExport Appearance boolean If true, allow user

Export to export data in
table.
Header headerVisible Appearance boolean Controls the

Visible visibility of the
table's header.
Resizing resizingAllowed Behavior boolean Whether or not the

Allowed user is allowed to
resize table
headers or not.
Row Height rowHeight Appearance int The height of each

row, in pixels.
Odd Row oddBackground Appearance Color The color which

Background odd rows will be
colored if
background mode
is 'Alternating'.
Selection selectionBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of a selected
cell.
Selection selectionForeground Appearance Color The foreground

Foreground color of a selected
cell.
showHorizontalLines Appearance boolean
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Type
Show Displays horizontal

Horizontal gridlines making it
Grid Lines? easier to read.
Show showVerticalLines Appearance boolean Displays vertical

Vertical gridlines making it
Grid Line gridColor Appearance Color The color used to

Color draw grid lines.
Initially initialRowSelection Behavior int The index of the

Selected row that should be
Row selected by default
when this table's
data is filled in.
Note that you must
save the table with
no selection in
order for this to
work.
Data data Data Dataset The data for this

table.
Drill Down drillDownOptions Data DataSet Dataset with drill

Options down options.
Previous previousDrillDownEnabled Data Boolean If true, show

Drill Down previous in drill
Enabled down menu.
Column columnAttributesData Data Dataset The dataset

Attributes describing the
Data column attributes.
TestData test Misc boolean
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Type
Toggle this
property to fill in
the table's data
with random data.
Selected selectedColumn Data int The index of the

Column first selected
column, or -1 if
none.
Selected selectedRow Data int The index of the

Row first selected row,
or -1 if none.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
This component does not have scripting functions associated with it.
Extension Functions
This component does not have extension functions associated with it.
Event Handlers
cell
cellEdited
This event occurs when a component that can receive input, such as a text box,
receives the input focus. This usually occurs when a user clicks on the component or
tabs over to it.
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Property Description
source The component that fired this event.
oldValue The old value in the cell that changed.
newValue The new value in the cell that changed.
row The row of the dataset this cell represents.
column The column of the dataset this cell represents.
drillDown
drillDown
Is fired when drill down menu item is selected. Excludes the "Back" menu item.
drillDownName Text of selected drill down option menu item.
category Value of first column for the selected row.
back
focus
focusGained
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tabs over to it.
oppositeComponent The other component involved in this focus change. That is,
the component that lost focus in order for this one to gain it,
or vise versa.
focusLost
This event occurs when a component that had the input focus lost it to another
component.
or vise versa.
key
keyPressed
An integer that indicates whether the state was changed to "Selected" (on) or
"Deselected" (off). Compare this to the event object's constants to determine what the
new state is.
keyCode The key code for this event. Used with the keyPressed and
keyReleased events. See below for the key code constants.
keyChar The character that was typed. Used with the keyTyped event.
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keyLocation Returns the location of the key that originated this key event. Some
keys occur more than once on a keyboard, e.g. the left and right shift
keys. Additionally, some keys occur on the numeric keypad. This
provides a way of distinguishing such keys. See the KEY_LOCATION
constants in the documentation. The keyTyped event always has a
location of KEY_LOCATION_UNKNOWN.
altDown True (1) if the Alt key was held down during this event, false (0)
otherwise.
controlDown True (1) if the Control key was held down during this event, false (0)
otherwise.
shiftDown True (1) if the Shift key was held down during this event, false (0)
otherwise.
keyReleased
Fires when a key is released and the source component has the input focus. Works for
all characters, including non-printable ones, such as SHIFT and F3.
altDown
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True (1) if the Alt key was held down during this event, false (0)
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyTyped
Fires whenever a bindable property of the source component changes. This works for
standard and custom (dynamic) properties.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
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mouse
mouseClicked
This event signifies a mouse click on the source component. A mouse click the
combination of a mouse press and a mouse release, both of which must have
occurred over the source component. Note that this event fires after the pressed and
released events have fired.
button The code for the button that caused this event to fire.
clickCount The number of mouse clicks associated with this event.
x The x-coordinate (with respect to the source component) of this

mouse event.
y The y-coordinate (with respect to the source component) of this

mouse event.
popupTrigger Returns True (1) if this mouse event is a popup trigger. What
constitutes a popup trigger is operating system dependent, which is
why this abstraction exists.
otherwise.
controlDown True (1) if the Ctrl key was held down during this event, false (0)
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
This event fires when the mouse enters the space over the source component.
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
This event fires when the mouse leaves the space over the source component.
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
This event fires when a mouse button is pressed down on the source component.

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
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Returns True (1) if this mouse event is a popup trigger. What

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
This event fires when a mouse button is released, if that mouse button's press
happened over this component.

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
newValue The new value that this property changed to.
oldValue The value that this property was before it changed. Note that not all
components include an accurate oldValue in their events.
propertyName The name of the property that changed. NOTE: remember to

always filter out these events for the property that you are looking
for! Components often have many properties that change.
Customizers
Table Customizer shown below manages the data entered into the Analysis Table.
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Examples
When the user clicks on a row in the table, the drill down menu will appear. When an item
in the drill down menu is clicked on, the drillDown event is fired. Script in the drillDown
event is responsible for updating the Data property to change the results shown in the
table. The drill down menu information is set through the Drill Down Options property. The
Drill Down Options can be populated from the Analysis Controller, Analysis Selector, SQL
Query, scripting, or it can be manually defined in the designer.
Component Analysis Table
Analysis Table

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General
Description
The analysis controller is an invisible component that makes analysis data available for
reports and other components. The term invisible component means that the controller
component appears in the designer, but is not visible from the client.
Properties

Type
Refresh refreshOnSettingsChange Data Boolean If true, automatically

on refresh when analysis
Settings settings values change
Change
Data data Data DataSet Analysis results.
Ignition Data Dataset Analysis results

Dataset returned in an Ignition
component friendly
dataset. This property
is not visible from the
properties tab, but is
accessbile for bindings
to other components.
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Analysis analysisSettingsSource Data int The source of the

Settings analysis settings. If set
Source to Component, the
component Data
Points, Filter By, etc.
property settings are
used. If set to Saved,
then the named
analysis settings are
used.
Analysis analysisSettingsName Data String Name of the analysis

Settings settings.
Name
Filter By filterBy Data String The filter section allows

you to limit the data
that is included in the
analysis. See Filter By
section below to view
the list.
Compare compareBy Data String Compare Bys are the

By factors used to
compare the analysis
data. See Compare By
the list.
Order By orderBy Data String Order Bys are the

factors used to sort the
analysis data.
Data dataPoints Data String Data points are the

Points individual pieces of
information that will be
present in the analysis.
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Type
See Data points

the list.
Start startDate Data DateTime Start Date.

Date
End Date endDate Data DateTime End Date.
Error errorMessage Data String Error Message.

Message
Execution executionTime Data long Analysis execution

Time time in milliseconds.
(ms)
Extension Functions
getParameterValue
Description
Called to get a parameter value.
Parameters
self - A reference to the component that is invoking this function
name - The parameter name as a string.
Return
The parameter value.
Scope
Client
Code Snippet
def getParameterValue(self, name):
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##In this case, we check for the parameter named "eqPath",

short for Equipment Path.
##Return the parameter value as the Equipment Item Path of
the MES Object Selector in the root container.
##Note that this enables the use of the Stored Analysis in
a Report (with parameter "@eqPath") and in vision module
##screens with this Extension Function.
if name == 'eqPath':
return self.parent.getComponent('MES Object Selector').
equipmentItemPath
beforeUpdate
Description
Called just before analysis data is refreshed.
Parameters
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
afterUpdate
Description
Called just after analysis data is refreshed.
Parameters
self - A reference to the component that is invoking this function.
data - The dataset that contains the new analysis data.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Custom Analysis Settings

Right click on the MES analysis Controller and select Custom Analysis Settings. The MES
Analysis Selector component is displayed that allows you to select a stored analysis or create
new analysis settings for this analysis controller
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Creating an Analysis Setting

Step 1: Click on the icon
Step 2: Give the setting a name.
Step 3: Set the permissions of who can execute or modify these settings.
Step 4: Add parameters.
Step 5: Save the setting.
For more details on adding Data Points, Filter By, Group By and Order By, please refer to
the MES Analysis Selector.
Examples
Here's an example to add columns into the dataset of the analysis controller from a custom
property dataset.
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Code Snippet
#Get the table data from the Analysis Controller

ds1 = event.source.parent.getComponent('Analysis Controller').
tableData
colCount = ds1.getColumnCount()
#Get the custom property 'Area'

columnName = event.source.parent.getComponent('Analysis
Controller').Area #Area is the column to be added
columnData = []
for i in range(ds1.getRowCount()):
columnData.append(i* 10)
#Adds 'Area' to the Analysis Controller's dataset
ds2 = system.dataset.addColumn(ds1, colCount, columnData,
columnName, int)
event.source.parent.getComponent('Analysis Controller').
tableData = ds2
MES Analysis Selector
General
Description
The MES analysis selector component allows for ad hoc selection of analysis data.
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Properties

Type
Refresh on refreshOnSettingsChange Data Boolean If true,

Settings automatically
Change refresh when
property
values
change.
Data data Data Dataset The dataset

that contain
the analysis
results.
Ignition Dataset ignitionDataset Data Dataset Analysis

results
returned in an
Ignition
component
friendly
dataset. This
property is not
visible from
the properties
tab, but is
accessbile for
bindings to
other
components.
Drill Down drillDownOptions Data Dataset Dataset

Options containing drill
down options.
previousDrillDownEnabled Data Boolean
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Type
Previous Drill If true, then

Down Enabled prevDrillDown.
Message message Data String Message

returned with
the analysis
results.
Drill Down drillDownBreadCrumb Data String A string

Bread Crumb representing
the drill down
path.
showMessage Show Message Data Boolean If true, show

the message
returned with
the analysis
results.
Start Date startDate Data DateTime The start date

to get filter
values.
End Date endDate Data DateTime The end date

to get filter
values.
Execution Time executionTime Data long Analysis

(ms) execution time
in
milliseconds.
Title Font titleFont Appearance Font The font of

text of the title
bar.
titleForeground Appearance Color
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Type
Title The
Foreground foreground
Color color of the
title bar.
Title titleBackground Appearance Color The

Background background
Color color of the
title bar.
slidePanelWidth Slide Panel Width Appearance int The width of

the slide
panel.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
clearDrillDownHistory
Description
Removes the drill down history .
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
drillDown
Description
Sets all the analysis selections to new state dictated by the drill down definition.
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Parameters
String compareByName - The compareBy definition to base the drill down .
String filtervalue - The value for filtering the analysis selections.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
prevDrillDown
Description
Sets all the analysis selections to the previous state before the last drill down.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
getParameterValue
Description
Called to get a parameter value.
Parameters
name - The parameter name as a string.
Return
The parameter value.
Scope
Client
Code Snippet
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def getParameterValue(self, name):

##In this case, we check for the parameter named
"eqPath", short for Equipment Path.
##Return the parameter value as the Equipment Item Path
of the MES Object Selector in the root container.
##Note that this enables the use of the Stored Analysis
in a Report (with parameter "@eqPath") and in vision module
##screens with this Extension Function.
if name == 'eqPath':
return self.parent.getComponent('MES Object
Selector').equipmentItemPath
beforeUpdate
Description
Called just before analysis data is refreshed.
Parameters
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
afterUpdate
Description
Called just after analysis data is refreshed.
Parameters
data - The dataset that contains the new analysis data.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
propertyChange
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propertyChange

Customizers
Custom Properties
The custom properties can be used to add user defined properties.
Filters
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Filters
A filter can be added by selecting the link to the right of Filter By. The following window
panel will open and filter categories will be displayed. Multiple filters can be added using
expressions. To add expression first select a filter and then a logical operator (horizontal list).
Now select a operator (vertical list) and then add the next filter.
Filters follow a format similar to SQL in that you can use AND, OR and LIKE operators. You
can also pass parameters to the filter expressions. Use '*' as a wildcard in your expressions.
Using Parameters
Both the Analysis Selector and Analysis Controller support parameter passing to filters in two
different ways.
1. You can use the getParameterValue() extension function to pass the value to the named
parameter
2. You can add a custom property to the component with the same name as the filter
parameter and populate it with the value you want to use for the filter
You can't use both methods at the same time. If you use the custom property method,
do not use the getParameterValue() extension function at the same time.
Parameters that are added as custom properties will appear in the Parameter dropdown box.
They will not appear if added to the getParameterValue() extension function but can be typed
in.
Filter Example
Operation UUID != '' AND Equipment Path = @LinePath AND Shift LIKE @ShiftName
Click the link by the filter category and specific filter items will be displayed.
When selected they will be added to the filters as shown below.
To minimize the number of filter options, only the options for the selected date range defined by
the Start Date and End Date properties will be shown.
Compare By and Data Points work similarly to Filter By except there are no categories for
these selections, just items. Selections can be removed by clicking icon and unchecking
the appropriate box. Analysis settings can be deleted by hitting the delete icon.
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Data Points and Settings
Analysis Data Points and Settings are used by Live Analysis, the MES Analysis Selector
and MES Analysis Controller components, the MES Analysis Data Source for reporting and
the MES Analysis Settings object.

Type
Equipment
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Type

Name
Note through the Note tag collector path in the Production model
will be exposed here.
Operation equipment
Begin

Operation
Sequence

Path

Type
Stamp
String Unique Identifier for currently running operation
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Type
Operation
UUID

Units

Code

Stamp

Type
Scale

Package Count
Scale
String
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Type
Outfeed-Material Value of the default MES Counter used for OEE outfeed
Out count

variations in production. Live Analysis provides Target, Normal, Overall and Precise Cycle
Time metrics.

Type
Equipment\Cycle
Time
Count compare by.
Float8
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Type
Target Cycle Also known as Takt time, it is how often a piece must be
Time produced to meet customer demand. It is often used to
pace a production line, and it is a calculated number in
seconds.
Total Cycle Count String Total Cycle Count is accumulative, it is sum total of all the
cycle count.

Cycle Time selected
Max Normal Float8 Max Normal cycle time in seconds for the time period
Cycle Time selected
Time selected
Normal Cycle Float8 Normal Cycle Time in seconds is the actual cycle ignoring
Time the equipment states like starved, blocked, etc.

Cycle Time selected
Time selected
Time selected
Float8
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Type
Overall Cycle Overall Cycle Time in seconds is the cycle including states
Time like downtime, starved, blocked, etc.
Cycle Time selected
Cycle Time selected
Time selected
Line Data Points


Type
Line
/Downtime
Line String Name of the equipment that is responsible for causing line
Downtime downtime
Equipment
Name
String Production model equipment path for equipment that is

responsible for causing line downtime
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Type
Line
Downtime
Equipment
Path

Event
Sequence

Downtime
Note

Downtime
Occurrence
Count
Downtime
Reason
Reason is the same as the Line State
Name.
Reason is blank.
Downtime downtime reason. Line State name including State Class i.
Reason Path e. Default/Cell Faulted
Reason Split events
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Type
Line DateTime The time stamp for the equipment state change of the cell
Downtime group (sub line) or cell that caused the line down time
State Time even.
Stamp
Line
/Meantime
selected period.
Refer to Setting Up Equipment States - Meantime Metrics
for more details.
Metrics equipment.
Enabled
Line/Schedule

Available
Line Schedule Float8 Time in minutes for available production time adjusted for
Available Time line schedule availability and mode.
Line Standard String Amount of product that should have been produced based
Count on the line schedule available time and line standard rate
Count
Variance
Line Target String Amount of product that should have been produced based
Count on the line schedule available time and line schedule rate
String
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Type
Line Target Variance between line scheduled count and line OEE
Variance
Line/State
Duration minutes.
Event Begin time.
Line State DateTime The line or cell group (sub line) downtime event end date
Event End time.

Event
Sequence
Name

Reason is blank.
Line State String The state override scope for a line or cell group (sub line).
Override See Setting Up Equipment - Override Scope for more
Scope details
Line State String The state override type for a line or cell group (sub line).
Override Type See Setting Up Equipment - Override for more details
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Type

Type
Equipment
/Mode



Time

Time
details
Boolean See Setting Up Equipment Modes - OEE Enabled for more

details
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Type
Production
Counts
Enabled
Equipment
/State
Equipment Int4 The original value of equipment state tag collector before it
Original State is updated by using MES Value Editor component or
Value scripting

State Name

State Type

Time

Time
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Types
Equipment/Meantime
selected period
Equipment Meantime Boolean True if Equipment Meantime Metrics are enabled

Metrics Enabled for the current equipment state

Point Types
Equipment
/General
Stamp

Stamp
Management component and defined for the current line or by
the value passed in the equipment shift tag collector

Text

of Month
Int4 Int value of the current day of the week
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Point Types
Shift Day
of Week
of Year
Week of
Year

Month
Text

Month of
Year

Date
of Month
of Year

Stamp

Type
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Type
Equipment/OEE

Equipment Path

Equipment Path

period

period
Target Changeover Float8 Amount of time in minutes set for Target Changeover.
Time See Changeover Duration for more details
Unplanned Float8 Unplanned Downtime duration (Double) for selected

Downtime period
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Type
Equipment/OEE
/Availability

Equipment/OEE
/Performance

Count
Equipment/OEE
/Quality
Setting Values
Date Format Date format fields can be customized with All

this setting e.g. 'YYYY/MM/dd hh:mm:ss a'
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Date Format =
2017/04/12
19:45:30
Enable This setting accumulates the count. Useful Not Enable

Totalized for charts where you wish to display the valid for Totalized
Mode accumulated production count over time Live Mode = True
Analysis
Include Allows for count values to be calculated in Not Include Future

Future the future. Useful for charts where you want valid for = True
to display target counts for future runs Live
Analysis
valid for True
Live
Analysis

Cap Cap = 100.0

Cap Cap = 100.0
Analysis
the results and will increase the occurrence
count.
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number of rows. 10
Reporting Example
The Analysis Selector is exposed to support the configuration of "MES Analysis" data
sources in the Ignition Reporting Module Data tab. Stored Analysis settings used on the
operator screens may also be applied to reports.
A difference for Reports over Screens is the use of Report Parameters to bind
data automatically.
In this example the Equipment Path property will be bound to the Report parameter eqPath
. This will allow an equipment path to be passed to the report and used in the analysis
rather than statically assigning the path.
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When selected with the Add Expression button, the filter will be shown as "Equipment
Path = @eqPath". Since this notation differs slightly from custom properties in the vision
module, check the above example for the extension function getParameterValue() which
will set the parameter value so that the same Stored Analysis settings may be used for
Reports and On-Screen analysis.
The rest of the features function like the Vision Module version of the Analysis Selector.
MES Object Editor
General
Description
MES Object Editor is a component to manage MES objects. In addition to using this
component to manager MES objects, script can also be used.
The MES Object Editor component is used to edit resources, segments and operations.
See ISA-95 for more information about the various MES objects. Equipment can be put
into categories by first adding a new equipment category and then adding equipment to it.
The same can be done for material and personnel.
Properties
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Name Scripting Category Property Type Description
Read Only readOnly Behavior Boolean If true, no

editing is
allowed.
User Menu userMenuItems Behavior DataSet A dataset that

Items stores user
menu items.
Editor Mode editorModeValue Data int Set which

MES objects
the editor will
display for
editing.
Enable Auto enableAutoSizing Behavior Boolean If true, auto

Sizing size on right
mouse clicked
on open
space.
Menu Add menuAddNewIconPath Appearance String The relative

New Icon path of an
Path icon image
appearing for
the add new
menu item.
Menu Edit menuEditIconPath Appearance String The relative

Icon Path path of an
icon image
appearing for
the rename
menu item.
Menu Delete menuDeleteIconPath Appearance String

Icon Path
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The relative
path of an
icon image
appearing for
the delete
menu item.
Menu Show menuShowReferencesIconPath Appearance String The relative

Refrences path of an
Icon Path icon image
appearing for
the show
references
menu item.
Menu Stop menuStopShowReferencesIconPath Appearance String The relative

Show path of an
Refrences icon image
Icon Path appearing for
the stop show
references
menu item.
Enable Show enableShowDeleted Appearance Boolean Allows

Deleted deleted
Properties properties to
be shown.
Show Deleted showingDeletedObjects Appearance Boolean Deleted

Objects objects will be
shown.
Node nodeConfiguration Behavior DataSet A dataset that

Configuration stores node
configuration.
Tab Font tabFont Appearance Font
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Font for tabs

of editing
panels.
Editor Title editorTitleFont Appearance Font Font for titles

Font of editing
panels.
Category categoryFont Appearance Font Font for

Font category titles
in editing
table.
Property Font propertyFont Appearance Font Font for

properties in
editing table.
Description descriptionAreaFont Appearance Font Font for

Area Font description
area of
editing table.
Button Font buttonFont Appearance Font Font for

buttons.
Close Button closeButtonFont Appearance Font The font of

Font the button to
close the
editing panel.
Popup popupOptionsFont Appearance Font Font for

Options Font popup
options.
Popup popupMessageFont Appearance Font Font for

Message popup
Font messages.
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Miscellaneous miscellaneousFont Appearance Font Font for

Font miscellaneous
components.
Title titleBackgroundColor Appearance Color The color of

Background the title
Color background in
the editing
panel.
Title Text titleTextColor Appearance Color The color of

Color the title text in
the editing
panel.
Close Button closeButtonColor Appearance Color The color of

Color the button to
close the
editing panel.
Category categoryBackgroundColor Appearance Color The

Color color of
category
rows.
Edge Color edgeColor Appearance Color The color of

the lines
between
nodes.
Primary MES primaryMESObjectLink Data MESObjectLink The primary

Object Filter MES OBject
to show in the
editor.
Mode mode Data String
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The current
mode of the
editor.
Node Configuration Property

A dataset containing node configuration used when displaying nodes in the MES
Object Editors component. The colors of the different parts of a node can be
changed using this property. This provides a visual deference of the different
types of MES objects.
This property is a dataset allowing any number of node configurations keyed by
first the name of the node and if a match is not found, then it will look for match by
node type. If no matches are found, the entry named Default will be used.
It controls the appearance of each node. Click on the Dataset Viewer icon for the
Behaviour property in Property Editor to set the values.
MESObjectTypeName is the name of the type of MES object that should be
included as nodes. Default, MaterialClass, MaterialDef, ProcessSegment,
EquipmentClass, Equipment, MES*, OperationsDefinition, OperationSegment,
PersonnelClass, Person are the values inbuilt on Ignition, as shown below.
ToolTipText provides a hint to visual components as to what should be displayed
when the user hovers their mouse cursor over the component.
NodeTitleBackgroundColor is the color of the node header.
NodeTitleForegroundColor is the color of the text in the node header.
NodeTitleHoverBackgroundColor is the color of the node header when your
mouse hovers over it. The color of the text of the node header when user hover
their mouser over it is controlled by NodeTitleHoverForegroundColor. Color of the
node is determined by NodeBodyBackground. NodeBodyForeground is the color
of the text inside the main body of node.
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Scripting
Scripting Functions
autoFit
Description
Zooms a display such that all items within a given group will fit within the display
bounds. By default, this achieved by clicking the right mouse button once, with no
dragging.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
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Event Handlers
Event Handlers
menu
userMenuItemClicked
This event fires when the menu item is clicked, or if the user selects the menu
item using the keyboard and presses the Enter key. It can also occur if an access
key or shortcut key is pressed that is associated with the MenuItem.
menuItemName Name of the user menu item that triggered the

event.
nodeName Name of the node. This is the same as the name of

the MES object that is associated with the node.
objectType Name of the MES object type that is associated with

the node.
uuid UUID of the MES object that is associated to the

node.
lotUUID UUID of the material lot.
lotName Name of the material lot.
lotSequence The sequence number associated with the material

lot.
lotUse The lot use type of the material.
beginDateTime Date and Time at which the event was triggered.
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materialUUID UUID of the material.
materialName Name of the material.
lotEquipmentUUID UUID of the equipment lot.
lotEquipmentName Name of the equipment lot.
segmentUUID UUID of the segment.
segmentName Name of the segment.
segmentEquipmentUUID UUID of the segment equipment.
segmentEquipmentName Name of the segment equipment.
mouse
mouseClicked
occurred over the source component. Note that this event fires after the pressed
and released events have fired.

mouse event.

mouse event.
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constitutes a popup trigger is operating system dependent,
which is why this abstraction exists.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown True (1) if the Shift key was held down during this event, false
(0) otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mousePressed
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mouseReleased
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged
Fires when the mouse moves over a component after a button has been pushed.

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mouseMoved
Fires when the mouse moves over a component, but no buttons are pushed.

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
Fires whenever a bindable property of the source component changes. This works
for standard and custom (dynamic) properties.
oldValue The value that this property was before it changed. Note that
not all components include an accurate oldValue in their
events.

always filter out these events for the property that you are
looking for! Components often have many properties that
change.
Customizers
Examples
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Property Value
Name
Editor _ Equipment
Mode
Left _ Split _ 250

Pane _
Width
Right _ Split 217

_ Pane _
Width
Node _
Configuration
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Info
For the MES Object Editor component to find the MES Object Selector, it must be in
the same container on the window. It is okay to be in a container, they just both have
to be in the same container or root container.
When a new class, segment or operation is added, the MES Object Selector selection
will change to reflect the newly added MES object. This doesn't happen when adding
a new child in order to keep the primary MES object shown.
MES Object Selector
General
Description
A component to allow selection of MES objects. It contains many properties to filter the
type and name of the MES object to include in the list.
Properties

Type
Custom customPropertyNameFilter Data String Filter value,

Property including *
Name and ?
Filter wildcard
characters,
to filter
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Type
results by
custom
property
names.
Custom customPropertyValueFilter Data String List of

Property custom
Value Filter property
name and
value to
filter results
by.
Equipment equipmentItemPath Data String The

Item Path equipment
path within
the
production
model.
Include includeEquipmentClassObjects Data boolean If true,

Equipment includes
Class MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeEquipmentObjects Data boolean If true,

Equipment includes
Objects MES
equipment
class
objects.
includeMaterialClassObjects Data boolean If true,

includes
MES
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Type
material
Include
class
Material
objects.
Class
Objects
Include includeMaterialDefObjects Data boolean If true,

Material includes
Def MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeMESAreaObjects Data boolean If true,

MES Area includes
Objects MES
equipment
class
objects.
Include includeMESEnterpriseObjects Data boolean If true,

MES includes
Enterprise MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeMESLineCellGroupObjects Data boolean If true,

MES Line includes
Cell Group MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeMESLineCellObjects Data boolean

MES Line
Cell
Objects
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Type
If true,
includes
MES
equipment
class
objects.
Include includeMESLineObjects Data boolean If true,

MES Line includes
Objects MES
material
class
objects.
Include includeMESSiteObjects Data boolean If true,

MES Site includes
Objects MES
equipment
class
objects.
Include includeMESStorageUnitObjects Data boolean If true,

MES includes
Storage MES
Unit equipment
Objects class
objects.
Include includeMESStorageZoneObjects Data boolean If true,

MES includes
Storage MES
Zone equipment
Objects class
objects.
includeOperationsDefinitionObjects Data boolean
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Type
Include If true,
Operations includes
Definition MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeOperationsRequestObjects Data boolean If true,

Operations includes
Request MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeOperationsResponseObjects Data boolean If true,

Operations includes
Response MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeOperationsSegmentObjects Data boolean If true,

Operations includes
Segment MES
Objects material
class
objects.
Include includePersonObjects Data boolean If true,

Person includes
Objects MES
equipment
class
objects.
includePersonnelClassObjects Data boolean
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Type
Include If true,
Personnel includes
Class MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeProcessSegmentObjects Data boolean If true,

Process includes
Segment MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeRequestSegmentObjects Data boolean If true,

Request includes
Segment MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Include includeResponseSegmentObjects Data boolean If true,

Response includes
Segment MES
Objects equipment
class
objects.
Parent primaryClassFilter Data String Parent MES

MES object to
Object filter the
Filter results by.
includeOperationsSegmentObjects Data boolean
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Type
Parent The name

MES of the
Object parent MES
Name object to
Filter filter the
results by.
Parent parentMESObjectPath Data String The path of

MES the parent
Object MES object
Path to filter the
results by.
Selected selectedMESObject Data String The

MES selected
Object MES object
link.
Selected selectedName Data String The

Name selected
MES object
Name.
Selected selectedUUID Data String The

UUID selected
MES object
UUID.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
clearSelection
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Description
Deselects the previous selection.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
getParentMESObjectFilter
Description
Returns the parent MES object to filter the results by.
Parameters
None
Return
MESObjectLink parentMESObjectFilter - The parent MES object filter.
Scope
Client
getParentMESObjectPath
Description
Gets the path of the parent MES object to filter the results by.
Parameters
None
Return
String path - The path of the parent MES object.
Scope
Client
getSelectedMESObject
Description
Returns the selected MES object.
Parameters
None
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Return
MESObjectLink objLink - The link to the selected MES object.
Scope
Client
getSelectedMESObjectTypes
Description
Returns the selected MES object types.
Parameters
None
Return
MESObjectTypes types - The object types of the selected MES objects.
Scope
Client
setEquipmentItemPath
Description
Sets the equipment item path.
Parameters
String equipmentItemPath - The path to set for the equipment item.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setExcludedEquipmentPath
Description
Sets the path of the equipment to be excluded.
Parameters
String excludedEquipmentPath - The path of the equipment to be excluded.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
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setIncludeEquipmentClassObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES equipment class objects.
Parameters
boolean includeEquipmentClassObjects - Set to true to include MES equipment class
objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeEquipmentObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES equipment objects.
Parameters
boolean includeEquipmentObjects - Set to true to includes MES equipment objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeMESAreaObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES area objects.
Parameters
boolean includeAreaObjects - Set to true to includes MES area objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeMESEnterpriseObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES enterprise objects.
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Parameters
boolean includeEnterpriseObjects - Set to true to includes MES enterprise objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeMESLineCellGroupObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES line cell group objects.
Parameters
boolean includeLineCellGroupObjects - Set to true to includes MES line cell group
objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeMESLineCellObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES line cell objects.
Parameters
boolean includeLineCellObjects - Set to true to includes MES line cell objects
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeMESLineObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES line objects.
Parameters
boolean includeLineObjects - Set to true to includes MES line objects
Return
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Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeMESSiteObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES site objects.
Parameters
boolean includeSiteObjects - Set to true to includes MES site objects
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeMESStorageUnitObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES storage unit objects.
Parameters
boolean includeStorageUnitObjects - Set to true to includes MES storage unit objects
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeMESStorageZoneObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES storage zone objects.
Parameters
boolean includeStorageZoneObjects - Set to true to includes MES storage zone
objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
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setIncludeMaterialClassObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES material class objects.
Parameters
boolean includeMaterialClassObjects - Set to true to includes MES material class
objects
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeMaterialDefObjects
Description
If set to true, includes MES material definition objects.
Parameters
boolean includeMaterialDefObjects - Set to true to includes MES material definition
objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeOperationsDefinitionObjects
Description
If set to true, includes operations definition objects.
Parameters
boolean includeOperationsDefinitionObjects - Set to true to includes MES operations
definition objects
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeOperationsRequestObjects
Description
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If set to true, includes operations request objects.

Parameters
boolean includeOperationsRequestObjects - Set to true to includes MES operations
request objects
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeOperationsResponseObjects
Description
If set to true, includes operations response objects.
Parameters
boolean includeOperationsResponseObjects - Set to true to includes MES operations
response objects
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeOperationsSegmentObjects
Description
If set to true, includes operations segment objects.
Parameters
boolean includeOperationsSegmentObjects - Set to true to includes MES operations
segment objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludePersonObjects
Description
If set to true, includes person objects.
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Parameters
boolean includePersonObjects - Set to true to includes MES person objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludePersonnelClassObjects
Description
If set to true, includes personnel class objects.
Parameters
boolean includePersonnelObjects - Set to true to includes MES personnel objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeProcessSegmentObjects
Description
If set to true, includes process segment objects.
Parameters
boolean includeProcessSegmentObjects - Set to true to includes MES process
segment objects.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeRequestSegmentObjects
Description
If set to true, includes request segment objects.
Parameters
boolean includeRequestSegmentObjects - Set to true to includes MES request
segment objects.
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Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setIncludeResponseSegmentObjects
Description
If set to true, includes response segment objects.
Parameters
boolean includeResponseSegmentObjects - Set to true to includes MES response
segment objects
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setParentMESObjectFilter
Description
Sets the parent MES object to filter the results by.
Parameters
MESObjectLink parentMESObjectFilter - The parent MES object to filter the results by.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setParentMESObjectPath
Description
Set the path of the parent MES object to filter the results by.
Parameters
String parentMESObjectPath - The path of the parent MES object to filter the results
by.
Return
Nothing
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Scope
Client
setSelectedMESObject
Description
Sets the selected MES object link.
Parameters
MESObjectLink selectedMESObject - The selected MES object link to be set.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setSelectedMESObjectTypes
Description
Sets the MES object types to be selected.
Parameters
String mesObjectTypes - The MES object types to be selected.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setShowEquipmentPath
Description
Set to True to display equipment paths.
Parameters
boolean showEquipmentPath - If set to True, the equipment paths are displayed.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
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Extension Functions
objectSelected
Description
Called when a MES object is selected.
Parameters
mesObjectLink - The MESObjectLink that contains a reference to the selected MES
object. Use mesObjectLink.getMESObject() to get the MES object itself.
Return
1
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

Customizers
Examples
You can select the MES objects from the list. The selected object may be displayed as
shown below.
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Property Name Value
Include MES Line Objects True
MES Schedule Selector
General
In this Page
Table Customizer
Column Configuration
Custom Properties
Description
MES Schedule Selector is a table component that can be used to view and manage
production schedules. The schedule entries may be filtered by Active, Complete or
Incomplete lots.
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Properties

Type
Run Control runControlMenuEnabled Behavior Boolean Enables the

Menu Run Control
Enabled popup menu
by mouse right-
click on a row
in the table.
Sorting sortingEnabled Behavior Boolean Enables

Enabled automatic
multi-column
sorting by
clicking and
CTRL-clicking
on the table
header.
Can Begin canBegin Behavior Boolean Read-only.

Use in
conjunction
with a button's
enabled
property that
calls event.
source.parent.
getComponent
('MES
Schedule
Selector').
beginSelected()
Can End canEnd Behavior Boolean Read-only.

Use in
conjunction
with a button's
enabled
property that
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Type
calls event.
source.parent.
getComponent
('MES
Schedule
Selector').
endSelected()
Can Abort canAbort Behavior Boolean Read-only.

Use in
conjunction
with a button's
enabled
property that
calls event.
source.parent.
getComponent
('MES
Schedule
Selector').
abortSelected()
Column headerResizeMenus Behavior Boolean Enables a

Resize Menu right-click
popup menu
on the column
headers with
resizing
options.
Column headerColumnChooserMenus Behavior Boolean Enables a

Chooser right-click
Menu popup menu
on the column
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Type
headers with
options to
show and hide
columns.
Columns Re- columnReorderingAllowed Behavior Boolean Enables the re-

Orderable ordering of
columns by
dragging the
column
headers.
Columns columnResizingAllowed Behavior Boolean Enables the

Resizable resizing of
columns by
dragging the
margins of the
column
headers.
Auto-Resize autoResizeMode Behavior int Determines

Mode how the table
resizes the
columns
Row rowSelectionAllowed Behavior Boolean This flag is

Selection used in
Allowed conjunction
with the
Column
Selection
Allowed flag to
determine
whether not
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Type
whole-rows,
whole-
columns, or
both.
Equipment equipmentPath Data String The path to

Path the equipment
to show the
schedule.
Start Date startDate Data Date The beginning

of the time
range to
display.
End Date endDate Data Date The end of the

time range to
display.
Enable enableSimultaneousActive Data Boolean If true, allows

Simultaneous multiple
Active operations to
be active at
the same time.
Include includeManualIncomplete Data Boolean If true, include

Manual manual start
Incomplete incomplete
schedule
entries in the
list.
Include includeManualActive Data Boolean

Manual
Active
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Type
If true, include
manual start
active
schedule
entries in the
list.
Include includeManualComplete Data Boolean If true, include

Manual manual start
Complete completed
schedule
entries in the
list.
Include Auto includeAutoIncomplete Data Boolean If true, include

Incomplete auto start
incomplete
schedule
entries in the
list.
Include Auto includeAutoActive Data Boolean If true, include

Active auto start
active
schedule
entries in the
list.
Include Auto includeAutoComplete Data Boolean If true, include

Complete auto start
completed
schedule
entries in the
list.
Selected selectedRow Data int

Row
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Type
The index of
the first
selected row,
or -1 if none.
Row Height rowHeight Appearance int If row resizing

is disabled,
this will set the
height of all
rows.
Selection selectionBackground Appearance Color The default

color of
selected cells.
Selection selectionForeground Appearance Color The default

color of
selected cells.
Inter Cell interCellSpacing Appearance Dimension The space.

Spacing
Show showHorizontalLines Appearance Boolean Displays

Horizontal horizontal
Grid Lines? gridlines
making it
easier to read.
Show showVerticalLines Appearance Boolean Displays

Vertical Grid vertical
Lines? gridlines
making it
easier to read.
gridColor Appearance Color
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Type
Grid Line The color used

Color to draw grid
lines.
Header headerVisible Appearance Boolean Allows for

Visible hiding of the
table's header.
Column defaultColumnView Appearance String Represents

Sizing column sizing
and position to
preserve user-
selected
ordering.
Column columnAttributesData Appearance Dataset The dataset

Data column
attributes.
Previous previousProductIndexed Hidden Boolean Whether or not

Product the previous
Indexed product has
State been indexed
to the next
cell.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
beginSelected()
Description
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This script function will begin the operation for the currently selected schedule entry.
The schedule entries that appear in the MES Schedule Selector component reflect the
operations requests that have been created for the equipment specified by the
Equipment Path property. Typically, operations requests are created using the MES
Schedule View component but can also be created using script functions for importing.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
abortSelected()
Description
This script function will abort the selected operation for equipment specified by the
Equipment Path property. When the operation is aborted, all active segments running
underneath it will also be aborted.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
beginNext()
Description
Based on the scheduled start time, this script function will begin the operation for the
next selected schedule entry. The schedule entries that appear in the MES Schedule
Selector component reflect the operations requests that have been created for the
equipment specified by the Equipment Path property. Typically, operations requests
are created using the MES Schedule View component but can also be created using
script functions for importing.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
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Scope
Client
endSelected()
Description
This script function will end the selected operation for equipment specified by the
Equipment Path property. All segments running underneath the selected operation,
must be ended prior to calling this script function.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
configureCell
Description
Provides a chance to configure the contents of each cell.
Parameters
value - The value in the dataset at this cell.
textValue - The text the table expects to display at this cell (may be overriden by
including 'text' attribute in returned dictionary)
selected - A boolean indicating whether this cell is currently selected.
rowIndex - The index of the row in the underlying dataset
colIndex - The index of the column in the underlying dataset
colName - The name of the column in the underlying dataset
rowIndex - The index of the row, as it appears in the table view (affected by sorting)
colView - The index of the column, as it appears in the table view (affected by column
re-arranging and hiding)
Return
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Returns a dictionary of name-value pairs with the desired attributes. Availible attributes
include: 'background', 'border', 'font', 'foreground', 'horizontalAlignment', 'iconPath',
'text', 'toolTipText', 'verticalAlignment'
You may also specify the attribute 'renderer', which is expected to be a java.
swing.JComponent which will be used to render the cell.
Scope
Client
configureHeaderStyle
Description
Provides a chance to configure the style of each column header. Return a dictionary of
name-value pairs with the designed attributes. Availible attributes include:
'background', 'border', 'font', 'foreground', 'horizontalAlignment', 'toolTipText',
'verticalAlignment'
Parameters
colIndex - The index of the column in the underlying dataset
colName - The name of the column in the underlying dataset
Return
Dictionary of name value pairs
Scope
Client
initialize
Description
Called when the window containing this table is opened, or the template containing it is
loaded. Provides a change to initialize the table further, for example, selecting a
specific row.
Parameters
Return
Nothing
Scope
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MES Platform 2.0
Client
onDoubleClick
Description
Called when the user double-clicks on a table cell.
Parameters
rowIndex - Index of the row, starting at 0, relative to the underlying dataset
colIndex - Index of the column starting at 0, relative to the underlying dataset
value - The value at the location clicked on
event - The MouseEvent object that caused this double-click event
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
onPopupTrigger
Description
Called when the user right-clicks on a table cell. This would be the appropriate time to
create and display a popup menu.
Parameters
rowIndex - Index of the row, starting at 0, relative to the underlying dataset
colIndex - Index of the column starting at 0, relative to the underlying dataset
value - The value at the location clicked on
event - The MouseEvent object that caused this double-click event
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
beginOperation
Description
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Called before an MES Operaton begins. Return false to prevent the MES Operation
from being started.
Parameters
MESObjectList - MESObjectList containing MESOperationsPerformance and
MESOperationResponse objects. Core and custom properties can be set on the object
before the operation begins.
Return
True
Scope
Client
endOperation
Description
Called before an MES Operaton ends. Return false to prevent the MES Operation
from being ended.
Parameters
MESObjectList - MESObjectList containing MESOperationResponse and any
MESResponseSegment objects. The MESResponseSegments objects can be ended
in this extension function, which is required before the operation can end.
Return
True
Scope
Client
abortOperation
Description
Called before an MES Operaton is aborted. Return false to prevent the MES
Operation from being aborted.
Parameters
MESObjectList - MESObjectList containing MESOperationResponse and any
MESResponseSegment objects.
Return
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True
Scope
Client
requestSelected
Description
Called after an MES Operaton Request is selected. In this function, the operation
request can be started. This allows for operation to automatically start when the user
selects a MES Operation Request. Returning false will prevent the new selection.
Parameters
mesObjectLink - MESObjectLink object containg the MES Operation Request details.
Call mesObjectLink.getMESObject() to get the instance of the MESOperationRequest
object.
Return
True
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

Customizers
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MES Platform 2.0
Table Customizer
Table Customizer manages the data entered into the MES Schedule Selector. It will allow
you to modify the data which is stored inside the MES Schedule Selector. Thus the
formatting and alignments are made easy.
Header - Provide a custom name to the column header.
Hide? - Hides the column
Editable - Allows the editing of the cell pertaining to the column.
Sortable - To make a column filter the data on user's demand .
Sortable - Allows the user to sort the table according to the selected column
Horiz Align - Aligns the contents of the column.
Vert Align - Aligns the contents of the column.
Wrap Text? - Data in the cell wraps to fit the column width. When you change the column
width, data wrapping adjusts automatically.
Prefix - A custom text that proceeds the contents of each cell.
Suffix - A custom text that follows the contents of each cell.
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Number Format - A format of the cell is the contents of the cell are number types.
Date Format - Used if the contents of the cell are date types
Boolean? - Changes the contents of the cell to reflect a 'check box' look and feel.
Custom Properties
Examples
Property Name Value
Start Date Aug 5, 2015
End Date Aug 27, 2015
Equipment Path My Enterprise\California\Receiving\Unload Station 1
Include Manual Incomplete True
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Property Name Value
Selected Row 2
Selected Request UUID f9dbb0fb-56a6-4b64-b1cb-2ebd38bfe9a2
MES Schedule View
General
Info
Drag and Drop Feature

You can drag rows from a power table to the MES Schedule View component. In order
to perform drag and drop, you must enable the Row Dragging Enabled property of
the power table. See the Example section at the bottom of this page for further
instructions.
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to schedule the MES operations. This is a
schedule chart used to schedule the production on equipment. The date and time may be
set for each equipment.
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Properties

Type
Time timeResolution Behavior Int4 Controls the

Resolution resolution.
Past pastSchedulingEnabled Behavior Boolean If true, allow

Scheduling scheduling in
Enabled the past.
Overlapping overlappingEnabled Behavior Boolean If true, allow

Enabled scheduling
enteries to
overlap.
Start Date startDate Data DateTime The beginning

of the time
range to
display.
End Date endDate Data DateTime The end of the

time range to
display.
Show showCategories Data String Schedule

Categories categories to
display in the
schedule. If
blank, then
Active category
is used by
default. There
can be user
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Type
defined
categories, but
Active is
reserved.
Edit editCategory Data String Schedule

Category category that
can be edited
within the
schedule
component. If
blank, then
Active category
is used by
default. There
can be user
defined
categories, but
Active is
reserved.
Show showEquipmentPath Data Boolean If true, it will

Equipment show
Path equipment
names with
equipment
paths.
Excluded excludedEquipmentPath Data Boolean Comma

Equipment separated string
Path list to be
excluded from
equipment
paths.
Name Filter nameFilter Data String
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Type
Filter value,
including * and
? wildcard
characters, to
filter results by
MES object
names.
Include MES includeMESLines Data Boolean If true, including

Lines MES equipment
class objects.
Include MES includeMESStorageUnits Data Boolean If true, including

Storage MES equipment
Units class objects.
Schedule scheduleBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of the
schedule area.
Restriction restrictionBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of
restricted.
Line Color lineColor Appearance Color The color of

lines in the
schedule view.
Now Line nowLineColor Appearance Color The color of line

Color indicating the
current date
and time.
Item Height itemHeight Appearance int The equipment

item row height.
Item Font itemFont Appearance Font
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Type
The font to use

for equipment
item names.
Active Item activeItemBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of
equipment
items that are
active.
Active Item activeItemForeground Appearance Color The foreground

Foreground color of
equipment
items that are
active.
Active Item activeItemStatusIconPath Appearance String The path to an

Status Icon Ignition image
Path to use for
equipment
items that are
active.
Inactive Item inactiveItemBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of
equipment
items that are
inactive.
Inactive Item inactiveItemForeground Appearance Color The foreground

Foreground color of
equipment
items that are
inactive.
inactiveItemStatusIconPath Appearance String
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Type
Inactive Item The path to an

Status Icon Ignition image
Path to use for
equipment
items that are
inactive.
Show showProgressBar Appearance Boolean If set to true

Progress Bar show the
progress bar for
schedule
entries. The
percent
complete value
must also
greater than 0
for the bar to be
displayed for a
schedule entry.
Progress progressBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of
schedule entry
progress boxes.
Progress progressBorderColor Appearance Color The border

Border Color color of
schedule entry
progress boxes.
Progress Fill progressFillColor Appearance Color The fill color of

Color schedule entry
progress boxes.
Entry entryConfiguration Appearance DataSet

Configuration
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Type
A dataset that
stores entry
appearance
configuration.
User Menu userMenuItems Behavior DataSet A dataset that

Items stores user
menu items.
Entry Configuration Property

This property controls the appearance of each entry. Click on the Dataset Viewer
icon for the Appearance property in Property Editor to set the values.
For each value you enter, a state is created. For example, you can see below that
there are 16 values in the Dataset Viewer which corresponds to the 16 category
and state combinations on the Schedule View component. Each state belongs to
a category, the categories inbuilt on Ignition are Active and Actual. The Active
includes the schedule that is currently active and the Actual includes those which
have completed. You can add your own categories, 'Held' is added in the given
example.
Color of the entry is determined by BackgroundColor. ForegroundColor will decide
the color of the text. NormalBorderColor is the boundary color for an unselected
state. Color for the border of selected state is given by the SelectedBorderColor.
Below is a table that describes the states of the entry configuration.
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State Description
0 Selected in editing mode
1 Auto Incomplete
2 Auto Running
3 Auto Complete
4 Manual Incomplete
5 Manual Running
6 Manual Complete
7 Faulted
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
configureScheduleBlock
Description
Called before displaying a schedule entry block. This can be used to change the
appearance of a schedule entry block.
Parameters
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MES Platform 2.0
mesScheduleEntry - The MESScheduleEntry object associated with the schedule

block being rendered. Nothing should be changed in the object. See
MESScheduleEntry in the MES documentation for more information.
settings - The default display setting that can be changed to alter the appearance of
the schedule block. To change the background use settings.setBackground('Orange')
or settings.setBackground('#345a2f').
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
showEditor
Description
Called before showing the editor panel. This can be used to add the functionality of,
the built-in schedule entry editor panel. To prevent the built-in editor panel from
appearing, return False.
Parameters
scheduleItem - The ScheduleItem object contains information about the equipment
being scheduled. It also includes schedule restrictions and current schedule entries for
the equipment and time period specified by the component.
Return
True
Scope
Client
hideEditor
Description
Called after hiding the editor panel. This can be used to add functionality following that
of the built-in schedule entry editor panel.
Parameters
scheduleItem - The MESObjectLink that contains a reference to the selected MES
object. Use mesObjectLink.getMESObject() to get the MES object itself.
Return
772
MES Platform 2.0
True
Scope
Client
updateMenuItem
Description
Called for each menu item. The enabled state or other menu item setting can be
changed.
Parameters
menuItem - The menu item object that can be modified.
mesScheduleEntry - The MESScheduleEntry object associated with the currently
selected schedule entry.
Return
True
Scope
Client
onSave
Description
Called before saving a new or modified schedule.
Parameters
mesObjectList - The MESObjectList that contains references to all MES objects for the
operations schedule.
Return
True
Scope
Client
onSaveError
Description
Called if an error occurs while saving a new or modified schedule. Return true to
cancel the changes and close the edit panel.
Parameters
773
MES Platform 2.0

mesObjectList - The MESObjectList that contains references to all MES objects for the
operations schedule.
errorMessage - The error mesage describing the error.
Return
False
Scope
Client
getToolTipText
Description
Called to get tool tip text for a restricted time or schedule entry on the schedule view.
Parameters
entryType - The type name as a string of the entryObject.
entryObject - Either a MESScheduleRestriction or a MESScheduleEntry object that the
tool tip text is needed.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
onRowsDropped
Read Example 2 below in the Examples section.
Description
Called when the user has dropped rows from the Ignition power table component. The
source table must have dragging enabled.
Parameters
sourceTable - A reference to the table that the rows were dragged from.
rows - An array of the row indices that were dragged, in the order they were selected.
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MES Platform 2.0
rowData - A dataset containing the rows that were dragged.

equipmentPath - The path for the equipment item that the user dropped on.
category - The schedule category that the user dropped on.
dateTime - The date and time at the point where the drop occured.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
menu
userMenuItemClicked
When the user right clicks on the schedule component, a popup menu is displayed.
Custom user menu items can be added to this popup menu by adding rows to the
User Menu Items dataset.
The UserMenuItemClicked event is fired when the menu item is clicked, or if the user
selects the menu item using the keyboard and presses the Enter key. It can also occur
if an access key or shortcut key is pressed that is associated with the MenuItem.
Tip
See the tech note on Adding Custom User menu Items to MES Schedule
View
getMenuItemName() Returns the name of the selected menu item.
getScheduleEntry() Returns the schedule entry object containing details about the
schedule category, begin, actual begin and end, state, etc.
Code Example 1
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MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
if(event.getMenuItemName() == 'Hold'):
uuid = event.getScheduleEntry().
getMESOperationsScheduleLink().getMESObjectUUID()
system.mes.changeScheduleCategory(uuid, 'Held')
elif(event.getMenuItemName() == 'Release Hold'):
system.mes.changeScheduleCategory(uuid, 'Active')
print event.getScheduleEntry()
Output
Category: Held, schedule begin: 2016-08-10 12:39:29.0

, schedule end: 2016-08-11 12:40:29.0, actual begin:
null, actual end: null, state: 0
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MES Platform 2.0
Code Example 2
Code Snippet
if event.getMenuItemName() == "Details":
se = event.getScheduleEntry()
print se.getScheduledStartDate()
print se.getScheduledEndDate()
print se.getActualStartDate()
print se.getActualEndDate()
print se.getPctDone()
print se.getCategory()
print se.getState()
print se.getStateAsString()
if se.hasMESOperationsScheduleLink():
print se.getMESOperationsScheduleLink()
print se.getMESOperationsRequestLink()
if se.hasMESOperationsResponseLink():
print se.getMESOperationsResponseLink()
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
777
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
778
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
779
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
780
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
781
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
782
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName The name of the property that changed. NOTE: Remember to

Customizers
Custom Properties
783
MES Platform 2.0
Example 1
Dragging the work order to the schedule view component
Step 1
Set the Row Dragging Enabled property of the Work Order Table to True and select the
desired row.
Step 2
Drag the selected row to the schedule view component. Make sure you release it at the
appropriate equipment item. In this example Line 1 production item is configured for Cane
Sugar. A scheduling window will appear as shown below.
784
MES Platform 2.0
Step 3
Provide the duration or the production count of the schedule. Select the schedule tab to
view the new schedule. Click Save.
The schedule you just created will be displayed in the MES Schedule View component as
shown.
MES Value Editor
General
785
MES Platform 2.0
In this Page
Table Customizer
Custom Properties
See Adjusting Production Run Data page for various MES Value Editor settings.
Description
MES Value Editor component is used to change values that were automatically captured
by the system but need to be modified, for example machine said it was in production
mode, but it was actually in maintenance mode, or production counts are off.
Properties

Type
786
MES Platform 2.0
Equipment equipmentPath Data String The path to the equipment

Path to show the schedule.
If you copy and

paste an
equipment path to
the MES Value
Editor component
Equipment Path
property, the value
does not persist
after saving,
closing the window
and re-opening it.
This is by design.
Otherwise
everytime a
window is opened,
it will cause calls to
the server which
are not needed.
Bindings
do persist,
the
property
be bound
to a tag or
a binding
to a root
container
custom
property
containing
the
equipment
787
MES Platform 2.0

Type
path gets
around
this issue.
Start Date startDate Data Date The beginning of the time

range to display.
End Date endDate Data Date The end of the time range to
display.
Column columnAttributesData Appearance Dataset The dataset describing the

Attributes column attributes.
Data
Data data Data Dataset The data for this table.
Selected selectedRow Data int The index of the first

Row selected row, or -1 if none.
Title Font titleFont Appearance Font The font of text of the title
bar.
Title titleForeground Appearance Color The foreground color of the

Foreground title bar.
Color
Title titleBackground Appearance Color The background color of the

Background title bar.
Color
Header headerFont Appearance Font The font of text of the table

Font header.
headerForeground Appearance Color The foreground color of the

table header.
788
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Header
Foreground
Color
Row Font rowFont Appearance Font The font of text of the table
header.
Row rowForeground Appearance Color The foreground color of

Foreground rows in the table.
Color
Row rowBackground Appearance Color The background color of

Background rows in the table.
Color
Row selectionForeground Appearance Color The default foreground color

Selection of selected cells.
Foreground
Color
Row selectionBackground Appearance Color The default background

Selection color of selected cells.
Background
Color
Auto Row autoRowHeightEnabled Appearance Boolean If true, the row height of the
Height table will be adjusted
Enabled automatically.
Row Height rowHeight Appearance int If row resizing is disabled,

this will set the height of all
rows.
Show showHorizontalLines Appearance Boolean Displays horizontal gridlines

Horizontal making it easier to read.
Grid Lines?
789
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Show showVerticalLines Appearance Boolean Displays vertical gridlines

Vertical making it easier to read.
Grid Lines?
Grid Line gridColor Appearance Color The color used to draw grid
Color lines.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
propertyChange
propertyChange
790
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Table Customizer
791
MES Platform 2.0
Custom Properties
Examples
792
MES Platform 2.0
Property Name Value
Equipment Path [global]\Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\MP Rotator 1
MES Work Order Table
General
793
MES Platform 2.0
See Creating and Managing Work Orders page for various MES Work Order Table
settings.
Info
Drag and Drop Feature

You can drag rows from a power table to the MES Work Order Table component. In
order to perform drag and drop, you must enable the Row Dragging Enabled
property of the power table.
Description
A component that displays all the available work orders in a table and calculates the units
produced, scheduled and remaining for each work order. All work orders are automatically
displayed from the "WorkOrder" database table within the date range of From Date and To
Date properties without the need for custom SQL statements or script.
Properties
794
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Material materialNameFilter Data String The material name

Name Filter filter, that can
include * and ?
wildcard
characters, to filter
the work orders by.
Work Order workOrderNameFilter Data String The work order

Name Filter name filter, that can
include * and ?
wildcard
the work orders by.
Equipment equipmentPathFilter Data String The equipment

Path Filter path filter, that can
include * and ?
wildcard
the work orders by.
Closed Start closedStartDate Data Date The start date to

Date get work orders for
if Show Closed
Work Order
property is true.
Closed End closedEndDate Data Date The end date to get

Date work orders for if
Show Closed Work
Order property is
true.
showClosedWorkOrder Data Boolean
795
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Show Closed If true, show closed

Work Order work orders.

Attribute Data describing the data
attributes.

table.

or -1 if none.
Row rowDragEnabled Behavior Boolean If true, allows a row

Dragging to dragged from
Enabled this component to
others.
Font font Appearance Font Font of text of this

component.
Foreground foreground Color Appearance Color The foreground

Color color of the
component.
Background backgroundColor Appearance Color The background

Color color of the
component.
Title Font titleFont Appearance Font The font of text of

the title bar.
Title titleForeground Appearance Color The foreground

Foreground color of the title bar.
Color
796
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Title titleBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of the title bar.
Color
Header Font headerFont Appearance Font The font of text of

the table header.
Header headerForeground Appearance Color The foreground

Foreground color of the table
Color header.
Row Font rowFont Appearance Font The font of text of

the table header.
Row rowForeground Appearance Color The foreground

Foreground color of rows in the
Color table.
Row rowBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of rows in the
Color table.
Row selectionForeground Appearance Color The foreground

Selection color of a selected
Foreground row in the table.
Color
Row selectionBackground Appearance Color The background

Selection color of a selected
Background row in the table.
Color
Auto Row autoRowHeightEnabled Appearance Boolean If true, the row

Height height of the table
Enabled will be adjusted
automatically.
797
MES Platform 2.0

Type

row of the table.
Grid Line gridColor Appearance Color The color of grid

Color lines in the table.
Show showHorizontalLines Appearance Boolean Determines

Horizontal whether horizontal
Grid Lines grid lines are
shown in the table.
Show Vertical showVerticalLines Appearance Boolean Determines

Grid Lines whether vertical
grid lines are
shown in the table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
initialize
Description
loaded. Provides a chance to initialize the table further, for example, selecting a
specific row.
Parameters
798
MES Platform 2.0
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
isRowEditable
Description
Returns a boolean that determines whether or not the current row is editable.
Parameters
mesWorkOrder - The MESWorkOrder object itself.
Return
True
Scope
Client
isRowDeletable
Description
Returns a boolean that determines whether or not the current row is deletable.
Parameters
Return
True
Scope
Client
onRowEdited
Description
Called when the user has edited a row in the table.
Parameters
Return
799
MES Platform 2.0
None
Scope
Client
onRowDeleted
Description
Called when the user has deleted a row in the table.
Parameters
Return
None
Scope
Client
onColumnsCreate
Description
Called when columns are created in the table. Provides a chance to add custom
columns to the table.
Parameters
Return
Returns a dictionary of custom column name-type pairs.
Scope
Client
onRowAdd
Description
Called when a row is added in the table. Provides a chance to insert values to custom
columns in the table.
Parameters
Return
800
MES Platform 2.0
Returns a dictionary of custom column name-value pairs.

Scope
Client
onMousePress
Description
Called when the user clicks on a table cell.
Parameters
rowIndex - Index of the row, starting at 0, relative to the underlying dataset.
colIndex - Index of the column starting at 0, relative to the underlying dataset.
colName - Name of the column in the underlying dataset.
value - The value at the location clicked on.
event - The MouseEvent object that caused this press event.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
onDoubleClick
Description
Called when the user double-clicks on a table cell.
Parameters
event - The MouseEvent object that caused this double-click event.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
801
MES Platform 2.0
onPopupTrigger
Description
Called when the user right-clicks on a table cell. This would be the appropriate time to
create and display a popup menu.
Parameters
event - The MouseEvent object that caused this popup trigger event.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
onRowsDropped
Description
Called when the user has dropped rows on this table. Note that the rows may have
come from this table or another table. The source table must have dragging enabled.
Parameters
sourceTable - A reference to the table that the rows were dragged from. Will be equal
to 'self' if the rows were dragged and dropped in the same table.
rows - An array of the row indices that were dragged, in the order they were selected.
rowData - A dataset containing the rows that were dragged.
dropIndexLocation - Row index where the rows were dropped.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Code Example
802
MES Platform 2.0
if sourceTable.getName() == 'ERP Work Order Table':

#Name of the Power table that the Work Orders come from
for row in range(rowData.rowCount):
#Assuming this is the order of data in the
ERP Power Table
woName = rowData.getValueAt(row,0)
prodCode = rowData.getValueAt(row,1)
qty = rowData.getValueAt(row,2)
dueDate = rowData.getValueAt(row,3)
#Check if Work order already exists before
we create it again
woFilter = system.mes.workorder.
createMESWorkOrderFilter()
woFilter.setWorkOrderNameFilter(woName)
results = system.mes.workorder.
getMESWorkOrders(woFilter)
if len(results) == 0:
#Given a work order name, create the
work order and then save the work order to manifest the
change.
matLink = system.mes.
getMESObjectLinkByName('MaterialDef', prodCode)
woObj=system.mes.workorder.
createMESWorkOrder(woName, matLink)
#Set some production related properties
woObj.setWorkOrderQuantity(qty)
woObj.setDueDate(dueDate)
system.mes.saveMESObject(woObj)
else:
system.gui.messageBox(woName + " already
exists")
Event Handlers
propertyChange
propertyChange
803
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Table Customizer
804
MES Platform 2.0
Custom Properties
805
MES Platform 2.0
Custom Properties
Examples
Work Order Table

The users can click on a checkbox in the Closed column to close out a work order. After it
is closed out, it will no longer show in the Work Order Table component and it will not be
available in any other work order selector components. This feature is provided because
some production runs may finish before the target number of units are produced due to
lack of raw materials, change in production priorities, etc.
The user can also click on a checkbox in the Hide column to hide the work order from
being shown in the Work Order Component. Implementations that integrate with other
software systems, such as an ERP system, may show work orders that are not relevant to
this system. By hiding them, this list can be kept clean of unrelated work orders.
806
MES Platform 2.0
Production Bar Chart
General
Description
A component that displays a pie chart with drill down capabilities. This extends from the
Bar Chart Component that comes with Ignition.
Properties

Type
Data data Data DataSet The data driving

the chart.

previousDrillDownEnabled Data Boolean
807
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Previous Drill If true, show

Down previous in drill
Enabled down menu.
Chart Title title Appearance String An optional title

that will appear
at the top of the
chart.
Value Axis valueLabel Axes String The label for the

Label value axis.
Value Axis valueLabelFormat Axes String The label format

Label format for the value
axis.
Category categoryLabel Axes String The label for the

Axis Label category axis.
Value Axis valAxisAutoRange Axes Boolean If true, the value

Auto-Range axis range will be
determined
automatically. If
false, the
specified upper
and lower
bounds will be
used.
Value Axis valAxisLowerBound Axes Float8 The lower bound

Lower Bound of the value axis.
Used only when
auto-range is
false.
Value Axis valAxisUpperBound Axes Float8

Upper Bound
808
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The upper bound

of the value axis.
Used only when
auto-range is
false.
Title Font titleFont Axes Font The font for the

chart's title.
Legend Font legendFont Axes Font The font for the

legend items.
Bar Label barLabelFont Axes Font The font for the

Font bar labels.
Bar Label barLabelOffset Axes Float8 The offset

Offset between the bar
and the bar
label.
Value Axis valAxisLabelFont Axes Font The font for the

Label Font value axis label.
Category catAxisLabelFont Axes Font The font for the

Axis Label category axis
Font label.
Value Axis valAxisTickFont Axes Font The font for the

Tick Font value axis' ticks.
Category catAxisTickFont Axes Font The font for the

Axis Tick category axis'
Font ticks.
Bar Label barLabelColor Axes Color The color for the

Color bar labels.
809
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Value Axis valAxisLabelColor Axes Color The color for the

Label Color value axis label.
Category catAxisLabelColor Axes Color The color for the

Axis Label category axis
Color label.
Value Axis valAxisTickColor Axes Color The color for the

Tick Color value axis' ticks.
Category catAxisTickColor Axes Color The color for the

Axis Tick category axis'
Color ticks.
Value Axis valAxisUpperMargin Axes Float8 The upper

Upper Margin margin, as a
percentage, of
the value axis.
Only used when
auto-range is
true.
Category catAxisUpperMargin Axes Float8 The upper

Axis Upper margin, as a
Margin percentage, of
the category
axis.
Category catAxisLowerMargin Axes Float8 The lower

Axis Lower margin, as a
Margin percentage, of
the category
axis.
Chart chartBackground Appearance Color The backgroud

Background color // for the
chart.
810
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Plot plotBackground Appearance Color The backgroud

Background color for the plot.
Series Colors seriesColors Appearance Color The sequence of

colors used for
series in the bar
chart.
Legend? legend Appearance Boolean Should there be

an item legend
below the chart?
Tooltips? tooltips Behavior Boolean Should tooltips

be displayed
when the mouse
hovers over
sections?
Labels? labels Appearance Boolean Always display

labels?
Gradient gradient Appearance Boolean If true, bars will

bars? be painted with a
gradient 'shine'.
Shadows? shadows Appearance Boolean If true, bars will

have a drop-
shadow beneath
them.
Foreground foregroundAlpha Appearance Float4 The

Transparency transparency of
the pie.
Category categoryMargin Appearance Float8

Margin
811
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The marign
between
categories as a
fraction of the
total space.
Item Margin itemMargin Appearance Float8 The margin

between bars in
a category as a
fraction.
Category categoryDateFormat Data String Format the

Date Format category if it is a
date.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
drillDown
drillDown
812
MES Platform 2.0
back
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.
813
MES Platform 2.0
The y-coordinate (with respect to the source component) of this

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
814
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
815
MES Platform 2.0
True (1) if the Shift key was held down during this event, false (0)
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
816
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged
817
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
818
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

Customizers
819
MES Platform 2.0
Examples
When the user clicks on a bar of the bar chart, the drill down menu will appear. When an
item in the drill down menu is clicked on, the drillDown event is fired. Script in the drillDown
event is responsible for updating the Data property to change the results shown in the bar
chart. The drill down menu information is set through the Drill Down Options property. The
Drill Down Options can be populated from the Analysis Controller, Analysis Selector, SQL
Query, scripting or it can be manually defined in the designer.
Component Bar Chart
Production Bar Chart
Production Pie Chart
General
820
MES Platform 2.0
Description
A component that displays a pie chart with drill down capabilities. This extends from the
Pie Chart Component that comes with Ignition.
Properties

Type
Data data Data Dataset The data driving

the chart.

Previous Drill previousDrillDownEnabled Data Boolean If true, show

Down previous in drill
Enabled down menu.
Chart Title title Appearance String An optional title

that will appear
at the top of the
chart.
plotBackground Appearance Color
821
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Plot The backgroud

Background color for all plots,
unless they
override it.
Section sectionColors Appearance Color[] The colors to use

Colors for the pie
wedge fills.
Outline outlineColors Appearance Color[] The colors to use

Colors for the pie
wedge outlines.
Outline outlineStroke Appearance float The width for the

Stroke section outline
stroke.
Legend? legend Appearance boolean Should there be

an item legend
below the chart?
Tooltips? tooltips Behavior boolean Should tooltips

be displayed
when the mouse
hovers over
sections?
Labels? labels Appearance boolean Should labels be

displayed near
sections?
Label Format labelFormat Appearance String Formatting

String. '{0}' is the
wedge name,
'{1}' is the value,
'{2}' is the
percent.
822
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Tooltip tooltipFormat Appearance String Formatting

Format String. '{0}' is the
wedge name,
'{1}' is the value,
'{2}' is the
percent.
Legend Font legendFont Appearance Font The font for

legend items, if
there is a
legend.
Label Font labelFont Appearance Font The font for

labels items, if
there are labels.
Starting startAngle Appearance int The start angle

Angle to draw the pie
wedges.
Enforce circular Appearance boolean If true, the pie

Circularity? cannot be an
oval, even if the
overall chart is.
3D? threeDimensional Appearance boolean Deprecated. Use

Style property
instead.
Foreground foregroundAlpha Appearance double The

Transparency transparency of
the pie.
3D Depth depthFactor Appearance Float8 The depth of a

Factor 3D pie as a
factor of the
chart height.
823
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Selection selectionHighlightColor Appearance Color The color of the

Highlight selection
Color highlight.
Selection selectionHighlightWidth Appearance float The line width of

Highlight the selection
Width highlight.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
drillDown
drillDown
824
MES Platform 2.0
back
Customizers
Examples
When the user clicks on a segment of the pie chart, the drill down menu will appear. When
an item in the drill down menu is clicked on, the drillDown event is fired. Script in the
drillDown event is responsible for updating the Data property to change the results shown
in the pie chart. The drill down menu information is set through the Drill Down Options
property. The Drill Down Options can be populated from the Analysis Controller, Analysis
Selector, SQL Query, scripting, or it can be manually defined in the designer.
825
MES Platform 2.0
Component Pie Chart
Production Pie Chart
9.5.2 Track & Trace Components

The Track and Trace module provides a set of components to provide easy user interface for
track and trace data.
MES Lot Selector
General
Description
826
MES Platform 2.0
A component to allow auto complete selection of MES Material Lot or MES Material Sublot
objects. It contains many properties to filter the MES Material Lot or MES Material Sublot
objects to include in the list. The auto complete feature will include only appropriate names
that start with what the user has typed. This is very useful so scrolling of large lists does
not have to be done and full lot or serial number does not have to be typed in.
There are two possible modes that the MES Lot Selector component can be used. If the
Mode property is set to Lot, then the selector will be populated with MES Material Lot
objects. If the Mode property is set to Sublot, then the selector will be populated with MES
Material Sublot objects.
The Max Results property prevents a huge number of options from being loaded from the
database along with all of the overhead of passing then to the client when the user will not
use all of them. This along with the Begin Date Time and End Date Time properties, keep
from taking up unneeded resources.
Properties
Info
Please go through the MES Inventory Filter for more details on each property.

Type
Include includeActiveLots Data Boolean If true, include lots that are

Active currently being processed.
Lots
Include includeInactiveLots Data Boolean If true, include lots that are

Inactive done being processed.
Lots
Lot Status lotStatusFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Filter wildcard characters, to filter
results by lot status.
includeLotSequence Data Boolean
827
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Include If true, include an item for

Lot each lot number and
Sequence sequence combination.
Begin beginDateTime Data DateTime The beginning date and time

Date Time to include in the results. Only
valid when Include Inactive
Lots property is set to true.
End Date endDateTime Data DateTime The ending date and time to
Time include in the results. Only
valid when Include Inactive
Lots property is set to true.
Lot Name lotNameFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Filter wildcard characters, to filter
results by lot names.
Sublot sublotNameFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Name wildcard characters, to filter
Filter results by sublot names.
Lot lotEquipmentNameFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Equipment wildcard characters, to filter
Name results by lot location names.
Filter
Lot lotEquipmentClassFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Class results by class of lot location
Name names.
Filter
Personnel personnelNameFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Filter results by personnel names.
828
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Personnel personnelClassFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Class wildcard characters, to filter
Name results by personnel class
Filter names.
Material materialNameFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Filter results by material names.
Material materialClassFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Class wildcard characters, to filter
Name results by material class
Filter names.
Operation operationNameFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Filter results by operation names.
Segment segmentNameFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Filter results by segment names.
Segment segmentEquipmentNameFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Name results by segment location
Filter names.
Segment segmentEquipmentClassFilter Data String Filter value, including * and ?

Class results by class of segment
Name location names.
Filter
Custom customPropertyValueFilter Data String List of custom property name

Property and value to filter results by.
Value (E.g. "MaterialLot.
Filter CustomPropertyName=Value")
829
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Selected selectedUUID Data String The selected operation UUID.

UUID
Selected selectedName Data String The selected operation Name.

Name
Selected selectedLotUUID Data String The lot UUID for the currently
Lot UUID selected lot.
Selected selectedLotName Data String The lot Name for the currently
Lot Name selected lot.
Selected selectedSublotUUID Data String The sublot UUID for the

Sublot currently selected lot.
UUID
Selected selectedSublotName Data String The sublot Name for the

Sublot currently selected lot.
Name
Partial partialResults Data Boolean The selected operation Name.

Results
Scripting
Scripting Functions
refresh
Description
Updates contents to reflect any updates to the database since the object was created,
or since the last refresh. By default, refresh is automatic for local operations when view
navigation touches an update.
Parameters
830
MES Platform 2.0
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
lotSelected
Description
Called before an MES Material is selected. Return false to prevent the MES Material
Lot from being started.
Parameters
mesMaterialLot - The MESMaterialLot reference object. Use mesMaterialLot.
getMESObject() to get the MES Material Lot itself
Return
1
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
831
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.
832
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
833
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
834
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged
835
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
836
MES Platform 2.0
The x-coordinate (with respect to the source component) of this

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

837
MES Platform 2.0
Customizers
Examples
Property Name Value
Begin Date Time 06/23/2015 02:41 PM
End Date Time 06/30/2015 02:41 PM
Include Active Lots True
MES Material Selector
General
838
MES Platform 2.0
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to display material selection components

for the active MES Response Segment. The material selection components that are shown
depend on the configuration of the MES Operations Segment.
In the image below, a MES Operations Segment with a material resource named Raw
Material caused the Raw Material header. The material resource has a material class
defined causing the component to select the specific material to be added.
The location for the material is not known, so a component to select the location is added
and will contain options based on the Equipment Class to store the material at.
The material resource is also configured for manual lot number source, causing a
component to accept the lot number is added.
And last, the material source is configured for manual entry of the quantity causing a
component to accept quantity is added.
All this is performed automatically and there is no need to create custom Ignition windows
for each combination of how MES Operations Segment objects are configured.
Properties

Type
Name nameFilter Data String Filter lot names.

Filter
modifiedIconPath Appearance String
839
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Modified The relative path of

Icon an icon image to
Path indicate modified
material values.
Alert alertIconPath Appearance String The relative path of

Icon an icon image to
Path indicate alert material
values.
Max quantityMaxDecimalDigits Data Int4 The maximum

Quantity number of decimal
Decimal digits in the quantity
Digits input. Default = 0.
Max Lot maxLotReturnCount Data Int4 The maximum

Return number of lots to
Count return from equipment
location. Default=2,
Range 2-6.
Lot lotNamePattern Data String The lot name pattern

Name as a combination of
Pattern LotNumber,
EquipmentName,
MaterialName
separated by
commas.
Default=LotNumber,
EquipmentName.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
840
MES Platform 2.0
Extension Functions
itemSelected
Description
Called after an MES lot or material is selected. In this function, lot can be changed on
the fly when a selection is made. Return False to ignore the change.
Parameters
mesObjectLink - MESObjectLink object containing the MESMaterialLot or
MESMaterialDef details. Call mesObjectLink.getMESObject() to get the instance of the
MESMaterialLot or MESMatrialDef object.
Return
1
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
841
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
842
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
843
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
844
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged
845
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
846
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

Customizers
847
MES Platform 2.0
Examples
Property Name Value
Max Quantity Decimal Digits 0
Max Lot Return Count 2
Lot Name Pattern LotNumber
Modified Icon Path Builtin/icons/16/check2.png
If more than one material resource has been defined for a MES Operations Segment, then
the MES Material Selector component will automatically populate components for each
material resource.
848
MES Platform 2.0
The MES Material Selector must be used in conjunction with the MES Segment Selector
component. The active MES Response Segment is retrieved from the MES Segment
Selector component. MES Operations Response objects are derived from MES Operations
Segment objects and drive the entry components created in the MES Material Selector
component. No binding is required for the two to work together. Behind the scenes, the
MES Material Selector finds the MES Segment Selector and the two will communicate.
Info
For the MES Material Selector component to find the MES Segment Selector, it must
be in the same container on the window. It is okay to be in a container, they just both
have to be in the same container or root container. Multiple containers can exist on the
same window containing separate MES Segment Selector and MES Material Selector
components in each. The components residing in the same container will work
together allowing multiple segments to be controlled from the same window.
MES Operation Info
General
Description
A component to display details of an MES Operation Response. In addition to using this

component to display the details, script can also be used. Properties of the MES Operation
Info component control what details to show. By setting the Show Material Info property to
True, will cause all material details to be shown. The same is true for operations, segment,
material sublot, personnel and custom properties.
849
MES Platform 2.0
Properties
Equipment equipmentPath Data String The

Path equipment
path within
the
production
model to
show
available
operations.
Mode mode Data Integer The selector

for Realtime
or Historical
data display
(0 or 1
respectively).
Operation mesObjectLink Data MESObjectLink Bind to a

Response operations
Link response link
to show
details for it.
Show showOperationInfo Data Boolean If true, show

Operation information
Info for the MES
operation.
Show showEquipmentInfo Data Boolean If true, show

Equipment process
Info equipment
information.
Show showSegmentInfo Data Boolean

Segment Info
850
MES Platform 2.0
If true, show
information
for the active
MES
segments.
Show showSupplementalEquipmentInfo Data Boolean If true, show

Supplemental supplemental
Equipment equipment
Info information.
Show showMaterialInfo Data Boolean If true, show

Material Info MES
material
information.
Show showSublotInfo Data Boolean If true, show

Material MES
Sublot Info material
sublot
information.
Show showPersonnelInfo Data Boolean If true, show

Personnel MES
Info personnel
information.
Show showCustomPropertyInfo Data Boolean If true, show

Custom associated
Property Info custom
properties.
Section Title sectionTitleFont Appearance Font Font to use

Font for section
titles.
Section Label sectionLabelFont Appearance Font

Font
851
MES Platform 2.0
Font to use
for section
lebels.
Item Label itemLabelFont Appearance Font Font to use

Font for item
labels.
Item Value itemValueFont Appearance Font Font to use

Font for item
values.
Date Format dateFormat Behavior String The date

formatting
pattern used
to format the
string
versions of
the dates.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
852
MES Platform 2.0
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
853
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
854
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
855
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
856
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
857
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
858
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Example
The example below shows details about the materials involved in a mixing operation and
also the equipment details.
859
MES Platform 2.0
Property Name Value
Show Equipment Info True
Show Material Info True
MES Operation Selector
General
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to display and select operations definitions.
The operations definitions that are shown, are limited by those appropriate for the
equipment specified in the equipment path property. The auto complete feature will include
only appropriate operations definitions that start with what the user has typed. This is very
useful so scrolling of large lists does not have to be done and the full name of the
operations definition does not have to be typed in.
Properties

Type
Equipment equipmentPath Data String The equipment path within

Path the production model to
show available operations.
860
MES Platform 2.0
Selected selectedUUID Data String The selected operation

UUID UUID.
Selected selectedName Data String The selected operation

Name Name.
Active active Data Boolean True if the selected operation

is active.
Can Begin canBeginOperation Data Boolean True if the selected operation

Operation can be started.
Can End canEndOperation Data Boolean True if the selected operation

Operation is started and can be ended.
Name nameFilter Data String Filter operation names.

Filter
Scripting
Scripting Functions
beginOperation
Description
This script function invokes the extension function 'beginOperation'.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
861
MES Platform 2.0
endOperation
Description
This script function invokes the extension function 'endOperation'.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
abortOperation
Description
Aborts the operation.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
beginOperation
Description
Called before an MES Operation begins. Return false to prevent the MES Operation
from being started.
Parameters
mesOperationResponse - The MESOperationResponse object itself. Core and custom
properties can be set on the object before the operation begins.
Return
1
862
MES Platform 2.0
Scope
Client
endOperation
Description
Called before an MES Operation ends. Return false to prevent the MES Operation
from being ended.
Parameters
properties can be set on the object before the operation ends.
Return
1
Scope
Client
operationSelected
Description
Called after an MES Operation is selected. In this function, operations can be started.
This allows for operation to automatically start when the user selects a MES
Operation.
Parameters
mesObjectLink - MESObjectLink object containing the MES Operation details. call
mesObjectLink.getMESObject() to get the instance of the MESOperationDefinition
object.
Return
1
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
863
MES Platform 2.0
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
864
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.
865
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
866
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
867
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
868
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
869
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Example
The Track and Trace module provides a set of components to enter in data for each
operation. In fact the demo project comes with quite a few screens that already does this.
Open the "Trace" project in the designer and open the "Unload Vinegar" window from the
"Main Windows" folder. You can now specify the operators to select an operation for. Click
on the "Operation" dropdown list. Set the "Equipment Path" property to:
My Enterprise\Site1\Raw Materials\Unload Station
Go into preview mode and dropdown the list. Then fix the "Start" and "Stop" buttons on the
window.
Property Name Value
Active True
Can Begin Operation True
870
MES Platform 2.0
Property Name Value
Can End Operation True
Equipment Path My Enterprise\Site1\Raw Materials\Unload Station
MES Personnel Selector
General
Descripton
A component that is added to Ignition windows to display personnel selection components

for the active MES Response Segment. The personnel selection components that are
shown depend on the configuration of the MES Operations Segment.
In the image below, a MES Operations Segment with a personnel resource named
Operator caused the Operator header. The personnel resource has a personnel class
defined causing the component to select the specific person to be added.
for each combination of how MES Operations Segment objects are configured.
Properties
871
MES Platform 2.0

Type

Filter
Modified modifiedIconPath Appearance String The relative path of an icon

Icon Path image to indicate modified
personnel values.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
itemSelected
Description
Called after an MES person is selected. In this function, person can be changed on
the fly when a selection is made. Return False to ignore the change.
Parameters
mesObjectLink - MESObjectLink object containing the MES Person details. Call
mesObjectLink.getMESObject() to get the instance of the MESPerson object.
Return
1
Scope
Client
872
MES Platform 2.0
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
873
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
874
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
875
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
876
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
877
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
878
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Examples
879
MES Platform 2.0
Property Name Value
If more than one personnel resource has been defined for a MES Operations Segment,
then the MES Personnel Selector component will automatically populate components for
each personnel resource.
880
MES Platform 2.0
The MES Personnel Selector must be used in conjunction with the MES Segment Selector
Segment objects and drive the entry components created in the MES Personnel Selector
component. No binding is required for the two to work together. Behind the scenes, the
MES Personnel Selector finds the MES Segment Selector and the two will communicate.
Info
For the MES Personnel Selector component to find the MES Segment Selector, it
must be in the same container on the window. It is okay to be in a container, they just
both have to be in the same container or root container. Multiple containers can exist
on the same window containing separate MES Segment Selector and MES Personnel
Selector components in each. The components residing in the same container will
work together allowing multiple segments to be controlled from the same window.
MES Property Value Editor
General
Description
A component to display MES property value components for the active MES Response
Segment. The MES property value entry components that are shown depend on the
configuration of the MES associated objects.
881
MES Platform 2.0
In the image below, a MES Operations Segment with a material resource that references a
MES Material Definition that has a Viscosity custom property. This is causing the entry
component to accept a viscosity value be added. In order for the custom property to be
shown, the Production Visible option for the custom property must be set to True. Likewise,
the required indication will be shown when the Required option for the custom property is
set to True.
for each combination of how associated MES objects are configured.
Properties

Type

Filter
Required requiredIconPath Appearance String The relative path of an icon

Icon Path image to indicate required
property values.

property values.
Read Only readOnly Data Boolean Allow editing of editor.
Mode mode Data int Select mode to work with a

segment selector or sublot
list component.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
882
MES Platform 2.0
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
controlDown
883
MES Platform 2.0
True (1) if the Ctrl key was held down during this event, false (0)
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
884
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
885
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
886
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
887
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
888
MES Platform 2.0
propertyChange

Customizers
Examples
Property Name Value
Read Only False
889
MES Platform 2.0
If more than one property has been defined for the associated MES objects, then the MES
Property Value Editor component will automatically populate components for each one.
The MES Property Value Editor must be used in conjunction with the MES Segment
Selector or MES Sublot List components. Which one it works with is determined by the
Mode property of this component.
If the Mode is set to Segment, then the active MES Response Segment is retrieved from
the MES Segment Selector component. MES Response Segment objects are derived from
MES Operations Segment objects and drive the entry components created in the MES
Property Value Editor component. No binding is required for the two to work together.
Behind the scenes, the MES Property Value Editor finds the MES Segment Selector and
the two will communicate.
If the Mode is set to Lot, then the active MES Response Segment is retrieved from the
MES Segment Selector component. All lot references will be scanned for MES properties
and drive the entry components created in the MES Property Value Editor component. No
binding is required for the two to work together. Behind the scenes, the MES Property
Value Editor finds the MES Segment Selector and the two will communicate.
If the Mode property is set to Sublot, then the selected MES Material Sublot is retrieved
from the MES Sublot List component. The MES Material Sublot object drive the entry
components created in the MES Property Value Editor component. No binding is required
for the two to work together. Behind the scenes, the MES Property Value Editor finds the
MES Sublot List and the two will communicate.
Info
For the MES Property Value Editor component to find the MES Segment Selector or
MES Sublot List, it must be in the same container on the window. It is okay to be in a
container, they just both have to be in the same container or root container. Multiple
containers can exist on the same window containing separate MES Segment Selector
and/or MES Sublot List and MES Property Value Editor components in each. The
components residing in the same container will work together allowing multiple
segments to be controlled from the same window.
If two MES Property Value Editor components exist on the same container and one is
set to Segment mode and the other is set the Sublot mode, the two will connect to the
correct parent. This allows MES property values to be entered for both the segment or
lot and for the selected sublot on the same screen.
890
MES Platform 2.0
MES Segment Selector
General
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to display and select operations segments.
The operations segments that are shown, are limited by those appropriate for the
equipment specified in the equipment path property. The auto complete feature will include
only appropriate operations definitions that start with what the user has typed. This is very
useful so scrolling of large lists does not have to be done and the full name of the
operations segment does not have to be typed in.
The MES Segment Selector component has two different modes.
Segment Mode
The Segment mode is used to select a Operations Segment to run based on an active
Operations Response for the specified equipment. This is needed when there are multiple
segments being used for an operation.
Definition Mode
If all that is needed is to run a single segment like Unload Vinegar then, the segment can
automatically be selected when the operation is selected. The Definition mode enables this
functionality and the MES Operations Selector can be left off the screen. In order for the
MES Segment Selector to know which segment to select, one of two situations must exist.
Either, there must only be one Operations Segment in the Operation Definition or the
Operations Segment name must match the Operations Definition name.
891
MES Platform 2.0
Scripting
Properties

Type
Equipment equipmentPath Data String The equipment path

Path within the production
model to show available
segments.
Auto End autoEndOperation Data Boolean When true, automatically

Operation end the operation when
the segment is ended.
Active active Data Boolean True if the selected

segment is active.
Can Begin canBeginSegment Data Boolean True if the selected

Segment segment can be started.
Can End canEndSegment Data Boolean True if the selected

Segment segment is started and
can be ended.
Can canUpdateSegment Data Boolean True if the selected

Update segment is started and
Segment and has been modified
and can be updated.
Can Undo canUndoSegment Data Boolean True if changes to the

Segment selected segment can
be undone.
Selected selectedUUID Data String The selected segment

UUID UUID.
selectedName Data String
892
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Selected The selected segment

Name Name.
Name nameFilter Data String Filter operation names.

Filter
Mode mode Data String Determines whether the

segment or both the
segment and the
Operation are selected
Scripting Functions
beginSegment
Description
Invokes the beginSegment extension function.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
updateSegment
Description
Invokes the updateSegment extension function.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
893
MES Platform 2.0
Client
executeSegment
Description
Executes the segment.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
endSegment
Description
Invokes the endSegment extension function.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
endAllSegments
Description
Invokes the endSegment extension function for each segments.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
undoChanges
Description
Undo the changes made to the segment.
894
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
beginSegment
Description
Begin the specified response segment.
Parameters
String responseSegment - The MESResponse segment object to begin. All required
property values must be set prior to beginning.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
updateSegment
Description
Update an active segment. If material, personnel, supplemental equipment resources
or custom properties change during a production task, then the update script function
is used to commit the changes.
Parameters
String responseSegment - The MESResponse segment object to be updated.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
endSegment
895
MES Platform 2.0
Description
End the specified response segment.
Parameters
String responseSegment - The MESResponse segment object to end. All final
property values must be set prior to ending.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
segmentSelected
Description
Called after an MES Segment is selected. In this function, segments can be started
provided the required lot, material, equipment and personnel properties have been set.
This allows for operation to automatically start when the user selects a MES Segment.
Parameters
String mesObjectLink - MES object containing the MES Segment details. Call
mesObjectLink.getMESObject() to get the instance of the MESOperationSegment
object.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
beginOperation
Description
Called before an MES Operation begins. Return false to prevent the MES Operation
from being started.
Parameters
properties can be set on the object before the operation begins.
Return
True
Scope
Client
896
MES Platform 2.0
endOperation
Description
Called before an MES Operation ends. Return false to prevent the MES Operation
from being ended.
Parameters
properties can be set on the object before the operation ends.
Return
True
Scope
Client
optionsUpdated
Description
Called when the available options have been updated and currently there are no
active segments.
Parameters
mesObjectList - A list of MESObjectLink objects representing the segments that will
appear in the drop down list.
Return
Return the index of the option to select, otherwise return None to not select any.
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
897
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
898
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
899
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
900
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
901
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
902
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
903
MES Platform 2.0
The name of the property that changed. NOTE: remember to

Customizers
Examples
Property Name Value
Equipment Path [global]\My Enterprise\California\Receiving\Unload Station 1
Auto End Operation True
MES Sublot List
General
904
MES Platform 2.0
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to manage material sublots. The user can
view, add, edit or delete sublot items. MES Material Sublots are used to track individual
items that belong to an MES Material Lot. For example, if each item that is part of a lot has
a serial number, then this component can be used to allow the operator to manage them. It
can also be done in script.
Properties

Type
Show Item showItemNumber Appearance Boolean If true, show the sequential

Number item number.
Row rowHeight Appearance int The row hight of a list entry.

Height

property values.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
905
MES Platform 2.0
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
906
MES Platform 2.0
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
907
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
908
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
909
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
910
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
911
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Examples
Property Name Value
Show Item Number False
Row Height 24
The MES Sublot List must be used in conjunction with the MES Segment Selector
Segment objects and drive the MES Material Sublot objects to show. If the MES
Operations Segment object has multiple material resources that have the Enable Sublots
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MES Platform 2.0
setting set to True, then a selection component will appear in this component allowing the
operation to select the lot first. If only one material resource has the Enable Sublots setting
set to True, then the component will not be added and just the sublot list will appear.
No binding is required for the two to work together. Behind the scenes, the MES Material
Selector finds the MES Segment Selector and the two will communicate.
Info
For the MES Sublot List component to find the MES Segment Selector, it must be in
the same container on the window. It is okay to be in a container, they just both have
to be in the same container or root container. Multiple containers can exist on the
same window containing separate MES Segment Selector and MES Sublot List
components in each. The components residing in the same container will work
together allowing multiple segments to be controlled from the same window.
MES Supplemental Equipment Selector
General
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to select or specify MES Supplemental

Equipment using auto complete.
Properties
913
MES Platform 2.0

Type

Filter

Icon image to indicate modified
Path supplemental equipment
values.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
itemSelected
Description
Called after a supplemental equipment item is selected. In this function, equipment
can be changed on the fly when a selection is made. Return False to ignore the
change.
Parameters
mesObjectLink - MESObjectLink object containing the MES Equipment details. Call
mesObjectLink.getMESObject() to get the instance of the MESEquipment object.
Return
1
Scope
914
MES Platform 2.0
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
915
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
916
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
917
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
918
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
919
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
920
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Examples
Property Name Value
MES Trace Graph
General
921
MES Platform 2.0
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to visually see traceability results. It shows
the flow of production for bulk lot (batch) and / or serialized items. This allows entering a lot
(batch) number and seeing what went into making it up from raw materials through the
production steps to the finished goods. Then if desired, product can be tracked beyond the
production facility. Individual items can also tracked by using a serial number or other item
identification.
Properties

Type
Lot Name lotName Behavior String Lot name to show trace

graph for. If this is set, it
will ignore the Lot UUID
property.
Lot UUID lotUUID Behavior String Lot UUID to show trace

graph for. If the Lot
Name property is set,
this property will be
ignored.
922
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Highlight highlightSublotName Behavior String Optionally, set the name

Sublot Name of the sub lot to
highlight.
Lot Tool Tip lotToolTipFormat Appearance String Set to format the display
Format of lot node tooltip. It is
formatted in HTML and
can reference the
column names in the
dataset that the trace
graph display is
generated from. The
dataset results are the
same as the Lot Trace
Binding Function and
Sublot Trace Binding
Function that has full
documentation of the
available columns.
Example<html>
{LotName}<br/>
{LotSequence}<br/>
{LotStatus}<br/>
{LotBeginDateTime}<br
/>{LotEndDateTime}<br
/>{MaterialName}<br/>
{LotLocationName}<
/html>
Possible Tooltips are:
LotUUID
LotName
SublotUUID
SublotName
LotSequence
LotUse
LotBeginDateTime
923
MES Platform 2.0

Type
LotEndDateTime
LotQuantity
LotStatus
MaterialUUID
MaterialName
LotLocationUUID
LotLocationName
SegmentUUID
SegmentName
SegmentBeginDateTime
SegmentEndDateTime
SegmentLocationUUID
SegmentLocationName
PrevSegmentUUID
PrevLotUUID
NextSegmentUUID
NextLotUUID
SegInCount
SegOutCount
LotInCount
LotOutCount
LotContainsSublot
LotAvailability
LotDescription
LotEnabled
LotAssembly
LotUnits
MaterialDescription
MaterialEnabled
EquipmentUUID
EquipmentName
EquipmentDescription
EquipmentPath
EquipmentEnabled
924
MES Platform 2.0

Type
SublotDescription
SublotEnabled
SublotAssembly
SublotStatus
Sublots
CustomProperties
Segment Tool segmentToolTipFormat Appearance String Set to format to display

Tip Format the segment node
tooltip. It is formatted in
HTML and can
reference the column
names in the dataset
that the trace graph
display is generated
from. The dataset
results are the same as
the Lot Trace Binding
Function and Sublot
Trace Binding Function
that has full
documentation of the
available columns.
Example:<html>
{SegmentName}<br/>
{SegmentLocationName}
</html>
Possible Tooltips are:
LotUUID
LotName
SublotUUID
SublotName
LotSequence
LotUse
LotBeginDateTime
LotEndDateTime
925
MES Platform 2.0

Type
LotQuantity
LotStatus
MaterialUUID
MaterialName
LotLocationUUID
LotLocationName
SegmentUUID
SegmentName
SegmentEndDateTime
SegmentLocationUUID
SegmentLocationName
PrevSegmentUUID
PrevLotUUID
NextSegmentUUID
NextLotUUID
SegInCount
SegOutCount
LotInCount
LotOutCount
LotContainsSublot
LotAvailability
LotDescription
LotEnabled
LotAssembly
LotUnits
MaterialDescription
MaterialEnabled
EquipmentUUID
EquipmentName
EquipmentPath
EquipmentEnabled
SublotDescription
SublotEnabled
SublotAssembly
SublotStatus
926
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Sublots
CustomProperties
User Menu userMenuItems Behavior DataSet A dataset that stores

Items user menu items.
Enable Auto enableAutoSizing Behavior Boolean If true, auto size on right

Sizing mouse clicked on open
space.
Node nodeConfiguration Behavior DataSet A dataset that stores

Configuration node configuration.
Edge Color edgeColor Appearance Color The color of the lines

between nodes.
Sublot Match sublotMatchText Appearance String Text to display when a

Text lot contains the
specified sublot name.
Breadcrumbs breadcrumbVisible Appearance Boolean Displays a list of

Visible breadcrumb links to
previously viewed lot
information.
Breadcrumb breadcrumbFont Appearance Font The font used to display

Font the breadcrumb links.
Breadcrumb breadcrumbColor Appearance Color The color of the

Color breadcrumb links.
Breadcrumb breadcrumbUnderlined Appearance Boolean Show the breadcrumb

Underlined links as underlined.
Breadcrumb breadcrumbMax Appearance int The maximum count of

Max Count breadcrumbs to keep in
history.
927
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Breadcrumb breadcrumbSeparatorIconPath Appearance String The relative path of an

Icon Path icon image used to
separate the
breadcrumb links.
Editor Title editorTitleFont Appearance Font Font for titles of editing

Font panels.
Category categoryFont Appearance Font Font for category titles

Font in editing table.
Property Font propertyFont Appearance Font Font for properties in

editing table.
Description descriptionAreaFont Appearance Font Font for description

Area Font area of editing table.
Button Font buttonFont Appearance Font Font for buttons.
Close Button closeButtonFont Appearance Font The font of the button to

Font close the editing panel.
Miscellaneous miscellaneousFont Appearance Font Font for miscellaneous

Font components.
Title titleBackgroundColor Appearance Color The color of the title

Background background in the
Color editing panel.
Title Text titleTextColor Appearance Color The color of the title text
Color in the editing panel.
Close Button closeButtonColor Appearance Color The color of the button

Color to close the editing
panel.
928
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Category categoryBackgroundColor Appearance Color The background color of

Background category rows.
Color
Node Configuration Property

This property controls the appearance of each node. Click on the Dataset Viewer
icon for the Behaviour property in Property Editor to set the values.
Name will filter the MES object name that should be included as nodes. Default,
MaterialClass and ResponseSegment are the values inbuilt on Ignition, as shown
below. HeaderBackground is the color of the node header. HeaderFontColor will
decide the color of the text. Color of the node is determined by BodyBackground.
BodyFontColor will decide the color of the text. The color of the nodes with
sublots will be controlled by HasSublotFontColor. BorderColor is the color of the
border.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
929
MES Platform 2.0
autoFit
Description
The trace graph is automatically resized as necessary to fit. Zooms a display such that
all items within a given group will fit within the display bounds. By default, this
achieved by clicking the right mouse button once, with no dragging.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Example
event.source.parent.getComponent('MES Trace Graph').

autoFit()
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
menu
userMenuItemClicked
This event fires when the menu item is clicked, or if the user selects the menu item
using the keyboard and presses the Enter key. It can also occur if an access key or
shortcut key is pressed that is associated with the MenuItem.
menuItemName Name of the user menu item that triggered the event.
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MES Platform 2.0
nodeName Name of the node. This is the same as the name of the
MES object that is associated with the node.
objectType Name of the MES object type that is associated with the
node.
uuid UUID of the MES object that is associated to the node.
lotSequence The sequence number associated with the material lot.
mouse
mouseClicked
931
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
932
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
933
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
934
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
935
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
936
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
937
MES Platform 2.0

selectNode
nodeClicked
The NodeClick event is generated when the user clicks a particular Node object.
node.
beginDateTime Date and Time to begin the segment.
endDateTime Date and Time to end the segment.
938
MES Platform 2.0
nodeEntered
This event is generated when the Node is being hovered over.
node.
939
MES Platform 2.0
nodeExited
This event is generated when drag gesture exits this Node .
node.
940
MES Platform 2.0
Customizers
Examples
941
MES Platform 2.0
MES Trace Graph
Property Value
Name
Enable _ True
Auto _ Sizing
Breadcrumbs True
_ Visible
Breadcrumb True
_ Underlined
Breadcrumb 20
_ Max _
Count
Lot _ Name VN 2988
Lot _ Tool _ Possible Tooltips are:

Tip _ Format
LotUUID
LotName
SublotUUID
SublotName
LotSequence
LotUse
LotBeginDateTime
LotEndDateTime
LotQuantity
942
MES Platform 2.0
Property Value
Name
LotStatus
MaterialUUID
MaterialName
LotLocationUUID
LotLocationName
SegmentUUID
SegmentName
SegmentEndDateTime
SegmentLocationUUID
SegmentLocationName
PrevSegmentUUID
PrevLotUUID
NextSegmentUUID
NextLotUUID
SegInCount
SegOutCount
LotInCount
LotOutCount
LotContainsSublot
LotAvailability
LotDescription
LotEnabled
LotAssembly
LotUnits
MaterialDescription
MaterialEnabled
EquipmentUUID
EquipmentName
EquipmentPath
EquipmentEnabled
SublotDescription
SublotEnabled
SublotAssembly
SublotStatus
943
MES Platform 2.0
Property Value
Name
Sublots
CustomProperties
Segment _ Possible Tooltips are:

Tool _ Tip _
LotUUID
Format
LotName
SublotUUID
SublotName
LotSequence
LotUse
LotBeginDateTime
LotEndDateTime
LotQuantity
LotStatus
MaterialUUID
MaterialName
LotLocationUUID
LotLocationName
SegmentUUID
SegmentName
SegmentEndDateTime
SegmentLocationUUID
SegmentLocationName
PrevSegmentUUID
PrevLotUUID
NextSegmentUUID
NextLotUUID
SegInCount
SegOutCount
LotInCount
LotOutCount
LotContainsSublot
LotAvailability
LotDescription
LotEnabled
LotAssembly
944
MES Platform 2.0
Property Value
Name
LotUnits
MaterialDescription
MaterialEnabled
EquipmentUUID
EquipmentName
EquipmentPath
EquipmentEnabled
SublotDescription
SublotEnabled
SublotAssembly
SublotStatus
Sublots
CustomProperties
Sublot _ Sublot Match

Match _ Text
Node _
Configuration
If a node has a sublot that has a name that matches the Highlight Sublot Name, then text
specified by the Sublot Match Text property will be displayed in the lot node. This is
valuable at determining which lots contain the sublot (serial number) of interest.
The nodes are laid out in chronological order from left to right. The node type alternates
starting with a segment then showing a lot. The idea behind this is there are lots that are
inputs to an operation and there are lot that the operation produced. In the image below,
the upper left node titled Unload Station 1 is the operation that vinegar was unloaded.
945
MES Platform 2.0
When this operation was done, a new lot VIN 2988 was created. Then that lot was used in
the operation of making of balsamic dressing at Mix Station 1, which produced balsamic
dressing that resides in Holding Tank 2.
The Trace Graph component also is an excellent navigation tool to zero in on non-trace
information. Because the date and times, material, equipment, lot numbers, serial number,
etc. are known, other data can be filtered to match the trace information being shown. This
gives, otherwise just time series data, context to specific lots and serialized items without
the need to look it up manually potentially across multiple systems.
To support this functionality, the trace graph component has very configurable menus that
are used to display additional non-trace information. When the menu is selected by the
user, the associated date and times, lot number, material, personnel, etc. is included in the
menu event so that data within and outside of Ignition can be looked up and displayed.
9.5.3 OEE Components
OEE Down Time Table
General
946
MES Platform 2.0
In this Page
Using the Table Customizer

Custom Properties
Description
A component that displays OEE downtime events for an active production run and allows
the operator to select more specific downtime reasons for the event. It also allows the
operator to split downtime events. This accommodates downtime events that have multiple
reasons. For example, if a production line goes down because of a mechanical failure and
when maintenance finishes the repair, it is time for break. The operator can split the
downtime event into two events. One for mechanical failure and the other for break.
Properties

Type
Equipment equipmentPath Data String The equipment

Path path to show or
edit downtime
reasons for. If
the equipment
path points to
the Line, all
events that are
considered to
cause line
downtime are
shown. If the
equipment path
points a cell
under a line, all
947
MES Platform 2.0

Type
downtime
events for that
cell will be
shown.
Downtime downtimeReasonListViewType Behavior int The type of the

Reason List downtime
View Type reason list to
show. Choices
are 0 (Grid) and
1 (Tree).
Excluded excludedEquipmentPath Data String The beginning

Equipment part of a path to
Path exclude from the
displayed
equipment
paths.
Run Look runLookBackCount Data Integer The number of

Back Count runs to show
downtime
events for within
the selected
date range. Set
to 0 to see all
runs within the
date range. Set
to 1 to see only
the current run.
Greater
numbers are
additive: 2 will
show you events
948
MES Platform 2.0

Type
from the last 2

runs, 3 from the
last 3 runs, et
cetera.
If set to
1 or
greater,
the
date
range
will not
be
used.
Rollup Time rollupTimeSpan Data Integer The rollup time

Span span in seconds
to combine
events by.
Start Date startDate Data Date The start date to

get downtime
reasons for the
equipment.
End Date endDate Data Date The end date to

get downtime
reasons for the
equipment.
Editable editable Data Boolean Determines

whether
downtime
reasons are
edited.
949
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Enable enableNotes Data Boolean Determines

Notes whether notes
are shown or
edited for
downtime
reasons.
Activity activityTimeout Data Integer Number of

Timeout seconds to wait
after user
activity before
update.

Attribute containing the
Data data attributes

table.

Row first selected
row, or -1 if
none.

Foreground color of a
Color selected row in
the table.

Background color of a
Color selected row in
the table.
verticalScrollbarWidth Appearance int
950
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Vertical The width of a

Scrollbar vertical
Width scrollbar.
Horizontal horizontalScrollbarHeight Appearance int The height of a

Scrollbar horizontal
Height scrollbar.
Header headerFont Appearance Font The font of text

Font of the table
header.

Foreground color of the table
Color header.
Grid Line gridColor Appearance Color The color of grid

Color lines in the
table.
Show showHorizontalLines Appearance Boolean Determines

Horizontal whether
Grid Lines? horizontal grid
lines are shown
in the table.
Show showVerticalLines Appearance Boolean Determines

Vertical whether vertical
Grid Lines? grid lines are
shown in the
table.
Title Font titleFont Appearance Font The font of text

of the title bar.
titleForeground Appearance Color
951
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Title The foreground

Foreground color of the title
Color bar.
Title titleBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of the title
Color bar.
Slide Font slideFont Appearance Font The font of text

of the slide
panel.
Slide slideForeground Appearance Color The foreground

Foreground color of the slide
Color panel.
Slide slideBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of the slide
Color panel.
Slide Type slideType Appearance int The type of the

slide panel to
open it. Options:
Over, Out.
Slide slideDirection Appearance int The direction of

Direction the slide panel
to open it.
Options: Left,
Right, Top,
Bottom.
Maximum maximumSlidePosition Appearance float The maximum

Slide position of the
Position slide panel to
open it.
952
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Auto Row autoRowHeightEnabled Appearance Boolean If true, the row

Height height of the
Enabled downtime table
will be adjusted
automatically.
Row Height rowHeight Appearance int The row height

of the downtime
table
Downtime downtimeReasonButtonWidth Appearance int The width of

Reason downtime
Button reason buttons
Width in the downtime
reason grid
view.
Downtime downtimeReasonButtonHeight Appearance int The height of

Reason downtime
Button reason buttons
Height in the downtime
reason grid
view.
Equipment equipmentStateClassIconPath Appearance String The relative path

State Class of the
Icon Path 'Equipment
State Class' icon
image of the
downtime
reason list view.
The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
equipmentStateIconPath Appearance String
953
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Equipment The relative path

State Icon of the
Path 'Equipment
State' icon
image of the
downtime
reason list view.
The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Change changeEquipmentIconPath Appearance String The relative path

Equipment of the 'Change
Icon Path Equipment' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Revert to revertToOriginalCodeIconPath Appearance String The relative path

Original of the 'Revert to
Code Icon Original Code'
Path icon image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Split splitDowntimeReasonIconPath Appearance String The relative path

Downtime of the 'Split
Reason Downtime
Icon Path Reason' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
954
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Note noteDowntimeReasonIconPath Appearance String The relative path

Downtime of the 'Note
Reason Downtime
Icon Path Reason' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Slider Knob sliderKnobIconPath Appearance String The relative path

Icon Path of the slider
knob icon image
in the Split
Downtime
Reason view.
Left Arrow leftArrowIconPath Appearance String The relative path

Icon Path of the left arrow
icon image in
the Split
Downtime
Reason view.
Right Arrow rightArrowIconPath Appearance String The relative path

Icon Path of the right
arrow icon
image in the
Split Downtime
Reason view.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
955
MES Platform 2.0
Extension Functions
configureCell
Description
Provides a chance to configure the contents of each cell.
Parameters
value - The value in the dataset at this cell.
textValue - The text the table expects to display at this cell (may be overridden by
including 'text' attribute in returned dictionary).
selected - A boolean indicating whether this cell is currently selected.
rowIndex - The index of the row in the underlying dataset.
colIndex - The index of the column in the underlying dataset.
colName - The name of the column in the underlying dataset.
rowView - The index of the row, as it appears in the table view (affected by sorting).
colView - The index of the column, as it appears in the table view (affected by column
re-arranging and hiding).
Returns
Return a dictionary of name-value pairs with the desired attributes. Available attributes
include: 'background', 'border', 'font', 'foreground', 'horizontalAlignment', 'iconPath',
'text', 'toolTipText', 'verticalAlignment'
You may also specify the attribute 'renderer', which is expected to be a javax.
swing.JComponent which will be used to render the cell.
Scope
Client
onColumnsCreate
Description
Called when columns are created in the table. Provides a chance to add custom
columns to the table.
956
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
Returns
Returns a dictionary of custom column name-type pairs.
Scope
Client
onRowAdd
Description
Called when a row is added in the table. Provides a chance to insert values to custom
columns in the table.
Parameters
reason - Down time reason of a row.
code - Down time code of a row.
Returns
Returns a dictionary of custom column name-value pairs.
Scope
Client
configureHeaderStyle
Description
Provides a chance to configure the style of each colummn header. Return a dictionary
of name-value pairs with the desired attributes. Available attributes include:
'background', 'border', 'font', 'foreground', 'horizontalAlignment', 'toolTipText',
'verticalAlignment'.
Parameters
self - A reference to the component that is invoking this fucntion.
colIndex - The index of the column in the underlying dataset.
colName - The name of the column in the underlying dataset.
Returns
Returns a dictionary of name-value pairs with the desired attributes.
Scope
Client
initialize
957
MES Platform 2.0
Description
loaded. Provides a chance to initialize the table further, for example, setting the default
row configuration.
Parameters
self - A reference to the component that is invoking this fucntion.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
Client
loadIcon
Description
Provides a chance to change an icon. Based on the icon name parameter, return the
image path to the icon to use in place of the default icon.
Parameters
iconName - The name of the icon.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
Client
Example
# This example will return a path to a different image to

replace the default delate image:
if iconName == 'remove':/n/t/treturn 'Builtin/icons/24
/delete2.png'
Event Handlers
propertyChange
propertyChange
958
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Table Customizer shown below manages the data entered into the Down Time Table.
Using the Table Customizer

A table customizer is available by right clicking the down time table in the designer and
selecting "Customizers" -> "Table Customizer". It is similar to the table customizer in a
standard Ignition table.
Custom Properties
959
MES Platform 2.0
Examples
Property Name Value
Equipment Path Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Packaging\New Line
OEE Equipment Manager
General
960
MES Platform 2.0
In this Page
Custom Properties
See Setting Up Equipment Modes page and Setting Up Equipment States page for
various OEE Equipment Manager settings.
Description
OEE Equipment Manager component is used to modify MES equipment states, modes and
schedules. The change button will navigate to the window where you can add,
edit, delete, copy, paste, import and export the mode, state and schedule.
Properties

Type
961
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Enable enableModeEditing Behavior Boolean If true, the

Mode Equipment
Editing Mode is
editable.
Enable enableStateEditing Behavior Boolean If true, the

State Equipment
Editing State is
editable.
Enable enableScheduleEditing Behavior Boolean If true, the

Schedule Equipment
Editing Schedule is
editable.
Equipment equipmentPathFilter Data String The

Path Filter equipment
path filter, that
can include *
and ?
wildcard
characters, to
filter the
equipments
by.
Title Font titleFont Appearance Font The font of

text of the title
bar.
Title titleForeground Appearance Color The

Color color of the
title bar.
titleBackground Appearance Color
962
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Title The
Color color of the
title bar.
Equipment equipmentModeRootIconPath Appearance String The relative

Mode Root path of the
Mode Root'
icon image of
the equipment
mode tree
view. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Equipment equipmentModeClassIconPath Appearance String The relative

Mode Class path of the
Mode Class'
icon image of
the equipment
mode tree
view. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Equipment equipmentModeIconPath Appearance String The relative

Mode Icon path of the
Path 'Equipment
Mode' icon
image of the
equipment
mode tree
view. The
963
MES Platform 2.0

Type
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
New newEquipmentModeClassIconPath Appearance String The relative

Equipment path of the
Mode Class 'New
Icon Path Equipment
Mode Class'
icon image.
The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
New newEquipmentModeIconPath Appearance String The relative

Mode Icon 'New
Path Equipment
Mode' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Equipment equipmentStateRootIconPath Appearance String The relative

State Root path of the
State Root'
icon image of
the equipment
state tree
view. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
964
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Equipment equipmentStateClassIconPath Appearance String The relative

State Class path of the
State Class'
icon image of
the equipment
state tree
view. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Equipment equipmentStateIconPath Appearance String The relative

State Icon path of the
Path 'Equipment
State' icon
image of the
equipment
state tree
view. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
New newEquipmentStateClassIconPath Appearance String The relative

State Class 'New
Icon Path Equipment
State Class'
icon image.
The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
newEquipmentStateIconPath Appearance String
965
MES Platform 2.0

Type
New The relative

State Icon 'New
Path Equipment
State' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Edit Icon editIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Edit' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Delete Icon deleteIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Delete' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Copy Icon copyIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Copy' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Paste Icon pasteIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Paste' icon
966
MES Platform 2.0

Type
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Import Icon importIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Import' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Export Icon exportIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Export' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
loadIcon
Description
967
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
Client
Example

/delete2.png'
Event Handlers
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
968
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Custom Properties
Example
969
MES Platform 2.0
Property Name Value
Equipment Path Filter Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Receiving*
To change the schedule, select the production item (for example Line 1) and then click the
change icon. The equipment schedule list appears. Now select the desired shift (in this
example Shift 1) and save the settings.
The equipment manager will now display the current selection as Shift 1.
970
MES Platform 2.0
OEE Material Manager
General
In this Page
Custom Properties
971
MES Platform 2.0
See Creating Materials page for various OEE Material Manager settings.
Description
OEE Material Manager component to modify or configure MES materials for OEE. The
is the folder that holds all the material classes. Expand the material
classes to see the material definitions. This component can also be used to add, edit,
delete, copy, paste, import and export a material definition or the material class.
Properties

Type
Title Font titleFont Appearance Font The font of text

of the title bar.
Title titleForeground Appearance Color The

Color color of the
title bar.
Title titleBackground Appearance Color The

Color color of the
title bar.
Material materialRootIconPath Appearance String The relative

Root Icon path of the
Path 'Material Root'
icon image of
the material
tree view. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
972
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Material materialClassIconPath Appearance String The relative

Class Icon path of the
Path 'Material
Class' icon
image of the
material tree
view. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Material materialDefinitionIconPath Appearance String The relative

Definition path of the
Icon Path 'Material
Definition' icon
image of the
material tree
view. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
New newMaterialClassIconPath Appearance String The relative

Material path of the
Class Icon 'New Material
Path Class' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
New newMaterialDefinitionIconPath Appearance String The relative

Material path of the
Definition 'New Material
Icon Path Definition' icon
973
MES Platform 2.0

Type
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Material materialNameFilter Data String The material

Name Filter name filter,
that can
include * and ?
wildcard
characters, to
filter the
materials by.
Edit Icon editIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Edit' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Delete Icon deleteIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Delete' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Copy Icon copyIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Copy' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
974
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Paste Icon pasteIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Paste' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Import Icon importIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Import' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Export Icon exportIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of the
'Export' icon
image. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
loadIcon
975
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
Client
Example

/delete2.png'
Event Handlers
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
976
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Custom Properties
Example
The example below display a material class Soda with two material definitions: Mountain
Dew and Pepsi.
977
MES Platform 2.0
Property Name Value
Title Background Color 0, 128, 128
If you click on Export, save window will appear to set your export location. Select the file
type as xml to get the following xml file.
Material List Export
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

-<MaterialRoot>
-<MaterialClass>
<Name>Soda</Name>
<Creator>OEE</Creator>
-<MaterialDef>
<Name>Mountain Dew </Name>
</MaterialDef>
-<MaterialDef>
<Name>Pepsi</Name>
</MaterialDef>
</MaterialClass>
</MaterialRoot>
To add a new material definition, first select the material class Soda and then New
Material Definition. The following editor appears.
978
MES Platform 2.0
Give it a name. In this example, the Name is set to Fanta, Material Production Settings
to Line 1 and Auto End Production to True. Click Save.
Material classes can be added to an existing material class or to the material root.
OEE Run Director
General
In this Page
979
MES Platform 2.0
Custom Properties
Description
OEE Run Director component is used to start and stop the production runs. Multiple
operations can be run at a time by setting the Enable Simultaneous Active property to
True. The button will begin the production run, button is for changeover and
button will end the run.
Properties

Type
Selection selectionMode Data int The selection mode.

Mode
Equipment equipmentPath Data String The equipment path to show

Path available segments.
If you copy and

paste an equipment
path to the Run
Director component
Equipment Path
property, the value
does not persist
after saving,
closing the window
and re-opening it.
This is by design.
Otherwise
everytime a window
980
MES Platform 2.0

Type
is opened, it will
cause calls to the
server which are
not needed.
Bindings,
however,
do persist.
As an
example,
the
property
may be
bound to a
tag or a
root
container's
custom
property
containing
a path.
Enable enableSimultaneousActive Data Boolean If true, allows multiple

Simultaneous operations to be active at
Active the same time.
Previous previousProductIndexed Hidden Boolean Whether or not the previous

Product product has been indexed to
Indexed the next cell.
State
Scripting
981
MES Platform 2.0
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
loadIcon
Description
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
Client
Example

/delete2.png'
Event Handlers
propertyChange
propertyChange
982
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Custom Properties
Examples
983
MES Platform 2.0
Property Name Value
Equipment Path [global]\Enterprise\Site 1\Area\Line 1
Selection Mode Material
OEE Time Chart
General
In this Page
Description
A component that displays the line and cell downtime events of a run in a visual time chart.
984
MES Platform 2.0
Properties

Type
Line Path linePath Data String The

production
line path to
show
schedules.
Start Date startDate Data Date The start date

to get
schedules for
the production
line.
End Date endDate Data Date The end date

to get
schedules for
the production
line.
Update updateInterval Data int The interval in

Interval seconds to
update the
time chart.
Show showIgnitionSchedule Data Boolean If true, show

Ignition Ignition
Schedule schedules.
Show showProductionSchedule Data Boolean If true, show

Production production
Schedule schedules.
Show showEquipmentMode Data Boolean If true, show

Equipment equipment
Mode modes.
985
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Show showEquipmentState Data Boolean If true, show

Equipment equipment
State states.
Show showEquipmentState Data Boolean If true, show

Equipment equipment
State states.
Ignition ignitionScheduleColor Appearance Color The

Schedule foreground
Color color of the
ignition
schedule.
Production productionScheduleColor Appearance Color The

Schedule foreground
Color color of the
production
schedule.
[Mode] modeProductionColor Appearance Color The

Production foreground
Color color of the
Production
mode.
[Mode] modeChangeoverColor Appearance Color The

Changeover foreground
Color color of the
Changeover
mode.
[Mode] modeMaintenanceColor Appearance Color The

Maintenance foreground
Color color of the
Maintenance
mode.
986
MES Platform 2.0

Type
[Mode] modeOtherColor Appearance Color The

Other Color foreground
color of the
Other mode.
[Mode] modeDisabledColor Appearance Color The

Disabled foreground
Color color of the
Disabled
mode.
[State] stateUnplannedDowntimeColor Appearance Color The

Unplanned foreground
Downtime color of the
Color Unplanned
Downtime
state.
[State] statePlannedDowntimeColor Appearance Color The

Planned foreground
Downtime color of the
Color Planned
Downtime
state.
[State] stateRunningColor Appearance Color The

Running foreground
Color color of the
Running
state.
[State] stateBlockedColor Appearance Color The

Blocked foreground
Color color of the
Blocked state.
stateStarvedColor Appearance Color
987
MES Platform 2.0

Type
[State] The
Starved foreground
Color color of the
Starved state.
[State] Idle stateIdleColor Appearance Color The

Color foreground
color of the
Idle state.
[State] stateDisabledColor Appearance Color The

Disabled foreground
Color color of the
Disabled
state.
Row Height rowHeight Appearance int Row Height
[State] unplannedDowntimeIconPath Appearance String The relative

Unplanned path of an
Downtime icon image to
Icon Path indicate the
'Unplanned
Downtime'
state. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
[State] plannedDowntimeIconPath Appearance String The relative

Planned path of an
Downtime icon image to
Icon Path indicate the
'Planned
Downtime'
988
MES Platform 2.0

Type
state. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
[State] runningIconPath Appearance String The relative

Running path of an
Icon Path icon image to
indicate the
'Running'
state. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
[State] blockedIconPath Appearance String The relative

Blocked path of an
indicate the
'Blocked'
state. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
[State] starvedIconPath Appearance String The relative

Starved Icon path of an
Path icon image to
indicate the
'Starved'
state. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
[State] Idle idleIconPath Appearance String

Icon Path
989
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The relative
path of an
icon image to
indicate the
'Idle' state.
The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
[State] disabledIconPath Appearance String The relative

Disabled path of an
indicate the
'Disabled'
state. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Key Cell keyCellIconPath Appearance String The relative

icon image to
indicate the
key cell. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Collapse collapseIconPath Appearance String The relative

icon image to
indicate the
collapse
990
MES Platform 2.0

Type
status. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Expand Icon expandIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of an
icon image to
indicate the
expand
status. The
recommended
icon size is
16x16 pixels.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
getCustomField
Description
Called to get a custom field.
Parameters
equipmentPath - The equipment path as a string.
customField - The custom field object to set property values and return.
Return
991
MES Platform 2.0
The custom field object.

Scope
Client
Example
from java.awt import Color

if equipmentPath == '[global]\\My Enterprise\\My
Site\\My Area\\My Line':
customField.setMessage(prodCode)
customField.setForeground(Color.RED)
customField.setBackground(Color.YELLOW)
customField.setIconPath('Sepasoft/Icons/product
code icon 16.png')
return customField
else:
return None
loadIcon
Description
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
Client
Example

replace the default delete image:
/delete2.png'
992
MES Platform 2.0
Event Handlers
propertyChange
propertyChange

Customizers
Examples
993
MES Platform 2.0
9.5.4 SPC Components

The SPC module provides a set of components to ensure quality, satisfy customer needs, and
drive improvements.
There are two tabs in the designer that contain the SPC components.
The Quality tab contains the components used to create and capture sample data.
The SPC tab contains the components used for sample analysis
Quality Component Tab
Quality Component
994
MES Platform 2.0
Quality Components
Datatype Selector
General
Description
A component that allows selection of sample attribute data types. The data types are built
into the SPC module and cannot be added to or changed. There is no need for SQL
queries or scripting to display the data types.
Properties
Enabled componentEnabled Common Boolean If disabled, a

component
cannot be
used.
Selected selectedDataType Data AttributeDataType The Datatype

DataType of the currently
selected type.
Styles styles Appearance Dataset Contains the

component's
styles.
995
MES Platform 2.0
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
focus
focusGained
tabs over to it.
or vise versa.
focusLost
component.
oppositeComponent
996
MES Platform 2.0
The other component involved in this focus change. That is,

or vise versa.
key
keyPressed
new state is.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyReleased
997
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyTyped
998
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
999
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1000
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
1001
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
1002
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

1003
MES Platform 2.0
Customizers
This component does not have a customizer however this component relies on custom
styles. The example below has the styles defined here:
Examples
SPCDataTypeSelector
1004
MES Platform 2.0
Data Type Selector
Definition Attribute List
General
Description
A component that provides a list of measurement attributes associated with a sample

definition.
Properties

Type
Data data Data DataSet The data for the table.
Read Only readOnly Data Boolean If true, no editing is

possible.
Show showDisabled Data Boolean If true, show disabled

Disabled attributes.
Attribute attName Data String Name of the Attribute.

Name
Odd Row oddBackground Appearance Color

Background
1005
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The color which odd

rows will be colored if
background mode is
'Alternating'.
Table tableFg Appearance Color The color of the

Foreground foreground for the
Color table.
Table tableBg Appearance Color The color of the

Background foreground for the
Color table.

row, in pixels.
Selection selectionBackground Appearance Color The background color

Background of a selected cell in the
dropdown list.
Column columnAttributesData Data Dataset The dataset describing

Attributes the column attributes.
Data
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
1006
MES Platform 2.0
Event Handlers
editSampleAttribute
add
sampleAttrName The currently selected sample definition attribute name.
edit
sampleAttrName The currently selected sample definition attribute name.
remove
sampleAttrName T he currently selected sample definition attribute name.
mouse
mouseClicked
1007
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
1008
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
1009
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1010
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1011
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
1012
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
1013
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Table Customizer
Table Customizer manages the data entered into the Definition Attribute List.
Background Color Mapping

1014
MES Platform 2.0
Examples
There is no need for SQL queries or scripting to display sample definition attributes. If the
Definition List component is on the same screen, the Definition Attribute List will find the
Definition List component and register as a listener. Anytime the sample definition changes
or the users selects a different sample definition, the Definition Attribute List the attributes
will be updated automatically.
SPCDefAttributeList
1015
MES Platform 2.0
Sample Definition Attribute List

The Ignition table customizer is used to change the appearance of the table. To access the
customizer, right click on the Definition Attribute List component and select the Cutomizers-
Table Customizer menu item. Using the customizer, you can hide columns, change colors,
and change formatting to make the Definition Attribute List appear as desired.
When the Read Only property is set to false, the Move Up and Move Down menu items will
appear in the popup menu. This allows the user to change the order that attributes appear
in the Sample Entry component.
Definition Control Limit List
General
Description
A component that provides a list of control limits to apply to a sample definition. All control
limits that are configured in the project will appear in the list and can be selected by the
user. Control limits that are selected by the user will be available to show on control charts
and may be used during automatic signal evaluation.
Properties

Type

row, in pixels.
Odd Row oddBackground Appearance Color

Background
1016
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The color which odd

rows will be colored if
background mode is
'Alternating'.

Background of a selected cell.
Selection selectionForeground Appearance Color The foreground color

Foreground of a selected cell.
Show showHorizontalLines Appearance boolean Displays horizontal

Show Vertical showVerticalLines Appearance boolean Displays vertical

Grid Lines? gridlines making it
easier to read.

Selected selectedColumn Data int The index of the first

Column selected column, or
-1 if none.
Selected Row selectedRow Data int The index of the first

selected row, or -1 if
none.
Read Only readOnly Data Boolean Allow editing of table.
Scripting
1017
MES Platform 2.0
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1018
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
1019
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
1020
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
1021
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1022
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
1023
MES Platform 2.0
propertyChange

Customizers
Examples
There is no need for SQL queries or scripting to display control limits. If the Definition List
component is on the same screen, the Definition Control Limit List will find the Definition
List component and register as a listener. Anytime the sample definition changes or the
users selects a different sample definition, the Definition Control Limit List will be updated
automatically.
1024
MES Platform 2.0
SPCDefinitionCLList
Sample Definition Control Limit List
Definition List
General
Description
A component that provides a list of sample definitions. A sample definition defines the
attributes (measurements), locations, control limits and out of control signals to use for
samples. It allows for adding, editing and deleting samples and works with the Definition
Attribute List, Definition Location List, Definition Control Limit List and Definition Signals
List components.
Properties
1025
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Activity activityTimeout Data Int4 Number of seconds to

Timeout wait after user activity
before update.
Read Only readOnly Data Boolean No editing is possible.
Show showDisabled Data Boolean Shows the disabled

Disabled test definitions.
Odd Row oddBackground Appearance Color The color which odd

Background rows will be colored if
background mode is
'Alternating'.

Color table.

Color table.

row, in pixels.

dropdown list.

Data
1026
MES Platform 2.0
Scripting
Scripting Functions
save
Description
Save changes to the currently selected sample definition .
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
cancel
Description
Undo the changes to the currently selected sample definition.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
getSampleDefinition
Description
Return the currently selected sample definition.
Parameters
None
Return
The currently selected sample definition.
Scope
Client
1027
MES Platform 2.0
addSampleDefinition
Description
Add the sample definition specified in the parameter.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
updateSampleDefinition
Description
Update the sample definition specified in the parameter.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
refresh
Description
Refresh the currently selected sample definition. This causes any associated
components such as the Definition Attribute List to also be refreshed.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
1028
MES Platform 2.0
Event Handlers
editSampleDefinition
add
sampleDefinitionName Name of the sample definition of this event.
edit
sampleDefinitionName Name of the sample definition of this event.
remove
removeDefinition Removes the sample definition.
mouse
mouseClicked
1029
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
1030
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
1031
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1032
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1033
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
1034
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
1035
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Table Customizer
Table Customizer manages the data entered into the Definition List component.
1036
MES Platform 2.0
1037
MES Platform 2.0
Examples
There is no need for SQL queries or scripting to display sample definitions. The SPC
Module will send notifications to each client with a Definition List component being
displayed when there is a change to any sample definitions made by another user. This
event-based functionality optimizes updates, reducing database updates and network
bandwidth.
1038
MES Platform 2.0
Sample Definition List

customizer, right-click on the Definition List component and select the Cutomizers->Table
Customizer menu item. Using the customizer, you can hide columns, change colors, and
change formatting to make the Definition List appear as desired.
Definition Location List
General
Description
A component that provides a list of production locations that a sample can be taken from
for the associated sample definition. In other words, a test is defined (sample definition)
and it has locations that are appropriate to take the test at (production location). There is
no need for SQL queries or scripting to display allowable locations. If the Definition List
component is on the same screen, the Definition Location List will find the Definition List
component and register as a listener. Anytime the sample definition changes or the users
selects a different sample definition, the Definition Location List will be updated
automatically.
Properties

Type
Read Only readOnly Data Boolean No editing is possible.
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Type
Show showDisabled Data Boolean Show disabled

Disabled locations.
Include includeRemoved Data Boolean Includes the removed

Removed locations.
Location ID locationID Data int The ID for the location.

background mode is
'Alternating'.

Color table.

Color table.

row, in pixels.

Data

dropdown list.
Scripting
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Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
editSampleLocation
add
sampleLocName Name of the sample definition location.
edit
remove
mouse
mouseClicked
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
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mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
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Customizers
Table Customizer
Table Customizer manages the data entered into the Definition Location List.

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Examples
SPCDefinitionLocationList
Sample Definition Location List

customizer, right-click on the Definition Location List component and select the Cutomizers-
>Table Customizer menu item. Using the customizer, you can hide columns, change
colors, and change formatting to make the Definition Location List appear as desired.
When the Read Only property is set to false, the Move Up and Move Down menu items will
appear in the popup menu. This allows the user to change the order that attributes appear
in the Sample Entry component.
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Definition Selector
General
Description
A component that allows selection of sample definitions. One source of sample definitions
is from the definition management screen that uses the Definition List component. There is
no need for SQL queries or scripting to display the data types.
Properties

Type
Enabled componentEnabled Common Boolean If disabled,

a
component
cannot be
used.
Location locationPath Data String The path of

Path the
production
location
item.
Tag tag Data String The tag to

limit the
sample
definitions
by.
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Selected selectedSampleDefinitionName Data String The name of

Sample the currently
Definition selected
Name sample
definition
type.
Selected selectedSampleDefUUID Data String The

Sample defUUID of
DefUUID the currently
selected
sample
definition
type.

component's
styles.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
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focus
focusGained
tabs over to it.
or vise versa.
focusLost
component.
or vise versa.
key
keyPressed
new state is.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyReleased
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyTyped
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
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mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

Customizers
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Examples
SPCDefinitionSelector
Sample Definition Selector

When an allowable location is added to a sample definition, a tag value can be set. This
component can limit the sample definitions that appear by entering in matching tag values.
It is typically used for defining who has ownership for collecting sample data. For example,
the lab takes samples at packaging line 1 every 2 hours. The operator also takes samples
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at packaging line 1 every 1 hour. When the lab takes a sample, they don't want to see
information that the operator has ownership for and visa versa. To accomplish this, set the
tag value to "Lab" for sample definitions that the lab has ownership for and to "Operator"
for sample definitions that the operator has ownership for.
Definition Signals List
General
Description
A component that provides a list of signals (rules) to apply to a sample definition. All
signals that are configured in the project will appear in the list and can be selected by the
user. Signals that are selected by the user will be available to show on control charts and
will be automatically evaluated when new samples are added.
Properties

Type

row, in pixels.

background mode is
'Alternating'.
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Type

Background of a selected cell.



easier to read.

Selected selectedColumn Data int The index of the first

Column selected column, or
-1 if none.
Selected Row selectedRow Data int The index of the first

selected row, or -1 if
none.
Read Only readOnly Data Boolean Allow editing of table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
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Extension Functions
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
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otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
constitutes a popup trigger is operating system dependent, which
is why this abstraction exists.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
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propertyChange

Customizers
Examples
There is no need for SQL queries or scripting to display signals. If the Definition List
component is on the same screen, the Definition Signals List will find the Definition List
component and register as a listener. Anytime the sample definition changes or the users
selects a different sample definition, the Definition Signals List will be updated
automatically.
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SPCDefinitionSignalList
Sample Definition Signal List
Interval Selector
General
Description
A component that allows selection of sample intervals. All intervals that are configured in
the project will appear in the list and can be selected by the user. See the Sample Intervals
section for more information on intervals. There is no need for SQL queries or scripting to
display intervals.
Properties

Type
Enabled componentEnabled Common Boolean If disabled, a component

cannot be used.
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Type
Selected selectedInterval Data String The Interval of the

Interval currently selected interval
type.
Styles styles Appearance Dataset Contains the component's

styles.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
focus
focusGained
tabs over to it.
oppositeComponent
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or vise versa.
focusLost
component.
or vise versa.
key
keyPressed
new state is.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyReleased
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
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keyTyped
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouse
mouseClicked
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.
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mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
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otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
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Customizers
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Examples
SPCIntervallSelector
Interval Selector
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Location Sample List
General
Description
A component that displays samples for a location and optionally by sample ownership.
Through configuration properties, it can show samples that are scheduled to be coming
due, due, overdue, or waiting approval or approved. There is no need for SQL queries or
scripting to display the samples.
Properties

Type
Header headerFont Appearance Font Font of the table's

Font header text.

Foreground color of the table's
Color header.

Allowed the Column
Selection Allowed
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Type
flag to determine
whether not whole-
rows, whole-
columns, or both.
Header headerVisible Appearance boolean Whether or not the

Visible table header is
visible.

resize table
headers or not.

row, in pixels.

colored if
background mode
is 'Alternating'.

cell.

cell.

showVerticalLines Appearance boolean
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Type
Show Displays vertical


Column columnAttributesData Data DataSet The dataset


or -1 if none.
Data data Data DataSet Raw sample data.
Read Only readOnly Data Boolean No editing is

possible.
Show showWaitingApproval Data Boolean Show samples

Waiting waiting for
Approval approval.
Show showApprovedSamples Data Boolean Show samples that

Approved have been
Samples approved.
Show Due showDueSamples Data Boolean Show samples that

Samples are due.
Show showComingDueSamples Data Boolean Show samples that

Coming are coming due.
Due
Samples
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Type
Show showOverdueSamples Data Boolean Show samples that

Overdue are overdue.
Samples
Show showRemovedSamples Data Boolean Show samples that

Removed are flagged for
Samples removal.
Enable enableNoteEditing Data Boolean Set to true, to

Note allow users to add
Editing or edit sample
notes.
Start Date startDate Data DateTime Start date of range

to show sample
for.
End Date endDate Data DateTime End date of range

to show sample
for.
Location locationPath Data String The path of the

Path location to show
samples for.
Product productCode Data String The product code

Code to show samples
for.
Reference referenceNo Data String The reference

No number to show
samples for.
Tag tag Data String The tag to show

samples for.
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Scripting
Scripting Functions
createByDefUUID
Description
Create a new sample based on the sample definition specified by the defUUID
parameter .
Parameters
String defUUID - Sample definition UUID to base the new sample on. A UUID is a
universally unique identifier that, once assigned to a sample definition, will never
change. It is automatically generated when a sample definition is created and is
unique in that no two samples definitions will have the same UUID.
Return
Sample Object - An instance of a new sample.
Scope
Client
createByDefName
Description
Create a new sample based on the sample definition specified by the defName
parameter .
Parameters
String defName - Sample definition name to base the new sample on.
Return
Sample Object - An instance of a new sample.
Scope
Client
update
Description
Create a new sample based on the sample definition specified by the defName
parameter .
Parameters
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This is the sample to either update, if it already exists, or add, if it does not already
exist.
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the update operation.
Scope
Client
exclude
Description
Excludes the sample specified by uuid parameter.
Parameters
String sampleUUID - The UUID to an existing sample to exclude.
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the operation.
Scope
Client
include
Description
Includes the sample specified by uuid parameter.
Parameters
String sampleUUID - The UUID to an existing sample to include.
Return
Scope
Client
approve
Description
Approve the sample specified by the sample parameter .
Parameters
Sample Object - This is the sample to approve.
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the approve operation.
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Scope
Client
unapprove
Description
Unapprove the sample specified by the sample parameter .
Parameters
Sample Object - This is the sample to unapprove.
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the unapprove operation.
Scope
Client
showEditNotePopup
Description
Show the note popup to allow the user to add or edit the note tied to the currently
selected sample.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
editSampleLocation
add
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sampleUUID UUID of the sample.
edit
remove
approve
unapprove
review
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mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
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otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
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propertyChange

Customizers
Table Customizer
Table Customizer manages the data entered into the Location Sample List component.
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Next »
Examples
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Sample Definition Selector

When an allowable location is added to a sample definition, a tag value can be set. This
component can limit the samples that appear by entering in matching tag values. It is
typically used for defining who has ownership for collecting sample data. For example, the
lab takes samples at packaging line 1 every 2 hours. The operator also takes samples at
packaging line 1 every 1 hour. The lab does not want to see samples that the operator has
ownership for and vice versa. To accomplish this, set the tag value to "Lab" for sample
definitions that the lab has ownership for and to "Operator" for sample definitions that the
operator has ownership for.
customizer, right-click on the Location Sample List component and select the Cutomizers-
>Table Customizer menu item. Using the customizer, you can hide columns, change
colors, change formatting to make the Location Sample List appear as desired.
Location Selector
General
Description
A component that allows selection of production locations. Production locations are defined
in the production model using the Ignition Designer. See Production Model Overview for
more information. There is no need for SQL queries or scripting to display locations. The
selected location is reflected in Selected Location Name, Path and Location ID properties.
Properties
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Selection selectionMode Behavior int The selection

Mode mode determines
the behavior of
the dropdown:
whether its
selected value
must strictly be in
the underlying set
of choices,
whether it is
flexible, or even
user-editable.
Location locationNameFilter Data String Comma

Name Filter separated list of
location names to
display. Leave
blank for all lines.
Production itemPathFilter Data String The top level

Model Item Production Model
Path Filter Item path to filter
the lines to
display. Leave
blank to include
all Production
Model items.
Selected selectedLocationName Data String The name of the

Location selected location.
Name
Selected selectedLocationPath Data String The path of the

Location currently selected
Path location.
selectedPathWithoutProject Data String
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Type
Selected The path of the

Path currently selected
Without location without
Project the leading
project name.
Selected selectedLocationID Data int The ID of the

Location ID currently selected
location.
Display displayPath Appearance Boolean Displays the full

Path path of the
location.

selected cell in
the dropdown list.
Max Table maxTableWidth Appearance int The maximum

Width width allowed for
the dropdown
table.
Max Table maxTableHeight Appearance int The maximum

Height height allowed for
the dropdown
table.

component's
styles.
Horizontal horizontalAlignment Layout int Determines the

Alignment alignment of the
contents along
the X axis
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Type
Vertical verticalAlignment Layout int Determines the

contents along
the Y axis
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
focus
focusGained
tabs over to it.

Type
Selected selectedLocationName Data String The name of

Location the selected
Name location.
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Type
Selected selectedLocationPath Data String The path of

Location the currently
Path selected
location.
Selected selectedPathWithoutProject Data String The path of

Path the currently
Without selected
Project location
without the
leading
project
name.
Selected selectedLocationID Data int The ID of

Location ID the currently
selected
location.
Display Path displayPath Appearance Boolean Displays the

full path of
the location.
Selection selectionBackground Appearance Color The

color of a
selected cell
in the
dropdown
list.
Max Table maxTableWidth Appearance int The

Width maximum
width
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Type
allowed for
the
dropdown
table.
Max Table maxTableHeight Appearance int The

Height maximum
height
allowed for
the
dropdown
table.

component's
styles.
focusLost
component.
or vise versa.
key
keyPressed
new state is.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyReleased
keyLocation
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Returns the location of the key that originated this key event. Some
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyTyped
altDown
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True (1) if the Alt key was held down during this event, false (0)
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

Customizers
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Custom Properties
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Examples
SPCLocationSelector
Location Selector
Sample Entry
General
Description
A component used to display and enter sample measurement data. The entry fields are
dynamically created based on attributes defined in the sample definition. Additionally, the
number of measurements are defined by the measurement count setting in the sample
definition. The Up Down Traversal property can be used to change the field tab order
between column and row. When saving, the measurement data is validated, and if any
validation errors exists a message is displayed to the user.
Properties

Type
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Type
Foreground Color foregroundColor Appearance Color The

foreground
color of the
component.
Background Color backgroundColor Appearance Color The

background
color of the
component.
Up Down upDownTraversal Behavior Boolean Traverse from

Traversal top to bottom
as values are
entered.
Show Units showUnits Behavior Boolean Shows the

units values
for each
attribute.
Measurement measurementLabel Appearance String Text to display

Label for the
measurement
label.
Read Only readOnly Behavior Boolean Prevent

entering or
changing
sample
values.
Title title Appearance String The title of the

test.
Title Font titleFont Appearance Font The font for

the title.
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Type
Label Font labelFont Appearance Font The font for

the title.
Measurement numberFont Appearance Font The font for

Number Font the
measurement
number.
Entry Field Font fieldFont Appearance Font The font for

the data entry
fields.
Column Gap size gapx Appearance int Size of gap

between
column fields
in pixels.
Row Gap size gapy Appearance int Size of gap

between row
fields in pixels.
Sample Taken sampleTakenDateTime Data DateTime The date and

Date Time time the
sample was
taken.
Selected Attribute selectedAttribute Data String The selected

attribute.
Selected selectedMeasNo Data Int4 The selected

Measurement attribute
Number measurement
number.
Sample Taken By sampleTakenBy Data String
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Type
The name of
the user that is
recording the
sample.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
getSample()
Description
Returns an existing sample. (See Sample section for more information).
Parameters
None
Return
Sample sample - An existing Sample.
Scope
Client
getSampleUUID()
Description
Returns the uuid of existing sample. (See Sample section for more information).
Parameters
None
Return
String sampleUUID - The uuid of the existing Sample.
Scope
Client
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save
Description
Save changes made to the measurement values. This method also records the current
product code and reference number for the production location.
Parameters
None
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the save operation.
Scope
Client
save(productCode, refNo)
Description
Save changes made to the measurements values along with a product code and
reference number specified in the parameters.
Parameters
String productCode - Product code to record along with the measurement values.
String refNo - Reference number to record along with the measurement values.
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the save operation.
Scope
Client
populateMeasurements(measurementValues)
Description
Populate the list of measurement values.
Parameters
Map<String, List<Object>> measurementValues - The list of measurement values to
be populated.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
populateMeasurement(attributeName, measurementNo, value)
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Description
Populate the measurement into the sample entry component.
Parameters
String attributeName - Name of the attribute to return the measurement value for.
Integer measurementNo - The measurement number associated with the sample.
Object value - The value of the measurement.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
populateMeasurement(attributeName, value, moveToNextMeasurement)
Description
Parameters
String attributeName - Name of the attribute to return the measurement value for.
Boolean moveToNextMeasurement - True if the value moved to the next
measurement.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
populateMeasurement(value, moveToNextMeasurement)
Description
Parameters
Boolean moveToNextMeasurement - True if the value moved to the next
measurement.
Return
Nothing
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Scope
Client
selectMeasurement(attributeName, measurementNo)
Description
Selects the measurement specified by the attributeName and measurementNo.
Parameters
String attributeName - Name of the attribute to select the measurement for.
Integer measurementNo - The measurement number associated with the sample.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
clearMeasurementValues
Description
Removes all the measurement values.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
undo
Description
Any changed measurement values will be restored to their original values.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
approve
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Description
Approve the current sample .
Parameters
None
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the approve operation.
Scope
Client
unapprove
Description
Unapprove the current sample .
Parameters
None
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the unapprove operation.
Scope
Client
exclude
Description
Parameters
Return
Scope
Client
include
Description
Parameters
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Return
Scope
Client
showEditNotePopup
Description
Show the note popup to allow the user to add or edit the note tied to the currently
selected sample.
Parameters
None
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the show note operation.
Scope
Client
validateMeasurementLimits
Description
Checks if the measurement values are within the spec or control limit.
Parameters
None
Return
String Message of any errors that may have occurred during the validation.
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
measurementSelected
Description
Called for each measurement when selected. Do not block, sleep, or execute any I/O;
called on painting thread.
Parameters
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attributeName - The selected attribute name.
measurementNumber - The measurement number selected.
value - The value of this measurement.
attribute - The attribute.
attrLimits - A dataset containing the attribute control and spec limits.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
measurementValueEntered
Description
Called for each measurement after a value is entered. Do not block, sleep, or execute
any I/O; called on painting thread.
Parameters
attributeName - The selected attribute name.
measurementNumber - The measurement number selected.
value - The value of this measurement.
attribute - The attribute.
isWithinLimits - True if this value is within limits.
attrLimits - A dataset containing the attribute control and spec limits.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
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mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
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Customizers
Examples
Depending on the measurement count defined in the sample definition, the orientation of
the edit fields will change. If the measurement count is greater than 1, then there will be a
row for each measurement with the attributes appearing horizontally. If the measurement
count is equal to 1, then the attributes appear vertically in separate rows. This reduces the
need for the user to have to scroll while entering sample data if there are a number of
attributes.
Multiple Measurement Sample Entry
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Single Measurement Sample Entry
SPC Component Tab
SPCComponents
SPC Components
C-Chart
General
Description
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The Number of Nonconformities (c) control chart is used to display SPC results that have
nonconformities counts for each sample. It does not retrieve SPC results from the SPC
module so it must be used with either the SPC Selector or the SPC Controller components
that do. Only SPC results with c chart SPC Data Format specified will be displayed.
Properties

Type
No Data Font noDataFont Appearance Font The font to

use for the no
data message.
No Data noDataForeground Appearance Color The

color of the no
data message.
No Data noDataMessage Appearance String The message

Message to show when
there is no
data.
Edit Control editControlLimitImagePath Chart String Image to show

Limit Image for editing
control limits.
Enable Control enableControlLimitEditing Chart boolean If true, allow

Limit Editing users to
change control
limit values.
Enable Note enableNoteEditing Chart boolean If true, allow

Editing users to add
and edit notes.
enablePointDeletion Chart boolean
1129
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Enable Point If true, allow

Deletion users to delete
points.
Horizontal horzGridLineColor Chart Color The color of

Grid Line horizontal grid
Color lines.
Limit Dialog limitDialogOffsetX Chart String The horizontal

Horizontal offset to
Offset display the
control limit
dialog box.
Limit Dialog limitDialogOffsetY Chart String The vertical

Vertical Offset offset to
display the
control limit
dialog box.
Marker Image markerImagePath Chart String The relative

Path path of an
image to
display for
markers.
Marker Label markerLabelFont Chart Font The font to

Font use for the
markers.
Note Image noteImagePath Chart String Image to show

on the the
charts when
notes exist for
a sample.
primaryChartBackground Chart Color
1130
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Primary Chart The

color of the
primary chart.
Right Axis rightAxisWidth Chart int The width of

Width the right chart
axis.
Secondary secondaryChartBackground Chart Color The

Chart background
secondary
chart.
Show showHorzGridLines Chart boolean If true, show

Horizontal horizontal grid
Grid Lines lines on
charts.
Show Notes showNotes Chart boolean If true, show

notes on the
chart.
Show Primary showPrimaryAverage Chart boolean Set to true to

Average display the
average line
on the primary
chart.
Show Primary showPrimaryChart Chart boolean Set to true to

Chart display the
primary chart.
Show showSecondaryAverage Chart boolean Set to true to

Secondary display the
Average average line
1131
MES Platform 2.0

Type
on the
secondary
chart.
Show showSecondaryChart Chart boolean Set to true to

Seconday display the
Chart secondary
chart.
Show Vertical showVertGridLines Chart boolean If true, show

Grid Lines vertical grid
lines on
charts.
Vertical Grid vertGridLineColor Chart Color The color of

Line Color vertical grid
lines.
Calculated calcValues Data String Calculated

Values value
definitions.
Measurement measurementCount Data int Number of

Count measurements
in the SPC
results.
SPC Data sPCData Data String SPC Data.
SPC Results sPCResults Data String SPC results

containing
data,
measurement
count and
calculated
value
information.
1132
MES Platform 2.0

Type
User user Data String Current user.

If this property
is not set, then
the currently
logged in user
will be used.
Calc calcBackground Table Color The

color of the
calculated
values.
CalcFont calcFont Table Font The font to

use for the
calculated
values.
Calc calcForeground Table Color The

color of the
calculated
values.
Column Width columnWidth Table int The width of

the table
columns.
Data dataBackground Table Color The

color of the
data values.
Data Font dataFont Table Font The font to

use for the
data values.
1133
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Data dataForeground Table Color The

color of the
data values.
Date dateBackground Table Color The

color of the
date row.
Date Font dateFont Table Font The font to

use for the
date row.
Date dateForeground Table Color The

color of the
date row.
Date Format dateFormat Table String The date

formatting
pattern used
to display the
date.
Enable enableHighlights Table String Enables

Highlights highlighting of
signals and
control limits in
the table.
Label labelBackground Table Color The

color of the
labels.
Label Font labelFont Table Font
1134
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The font to
use for the
labels.
Label labelForeground Table Color The

color of the
labels.
Min Visible minVisibleSamples Table String The minimum

Samples number of
sample to
show in the
table.
Row Height rowHeight Table int The height of

the table rows.
Scroll X scrollX Table String The scroll bar

x poition.
Show Table showTable Table boolean Set to true to

display the
sample values
table.
Visible visibleMeasurements Table String The number of

Measurements measurements
to show in the
table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
1135
MES Platform 2.0
Extension Functions
getNoteToolTip
Description
Called when tool tip content is generated for a note symbol. The default tool tip is
passed and can be modified or replaced.
Parameters
sampleUUID - The UUID of the sample that the tool tip is being generated for.
defaultToolTip - The default tool tip that can be modified or replaced.
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
getSampleToolTip
Description
Called when tool tip content is generated for a sample. The default tool tip is passed
and can be modified or replaced.
Parameters
valueInfo - The SPCCalcValueInfo object that holds information about the value.
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
beforeSampleDelete
Description
1136
MES Platform 2.0
Called before the sample be deleted. If return value is True, then the sample be
deleted.
Parameters
sampleUUID - The UUID of the sample to be deleted.
Return
True
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
1137
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
constitutes a popup trigger is operating system dependent, which
is why this abstraction exists.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
1138
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
1139
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
1140
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
1141
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1142
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

Right clicking the control chart will give the pop up menu items like Delete Sample, Edit
Note, Hide Point and Restore Hidden Points. SPC chart popup panel menu strings are
localizable. The alternate strings can be added through the Ignition translation manager
(not the component translation manager). Reopen the control chart page and right click on
a point to manifest the changes.
1143
MES Platform 2.0
Customizers
Examples
SPCCChart
C Control Chart
1144
MES Platform 2.0
Histogram Chart
General
Description
The Histogram chart is used to display frequency distribution of sample measurements. It

does not retrieve SPC results from the SPC module so it must be used with either the SPC
Selector or the SPC Controller components that do. Only SPC results with Histogram SPC
Data Format specified will be displayed.
Properties
Through the use of the properties listed below, the appearance and functionality of this
component can be modified as desired.

Type
Vertical vertical Chart Boolean The orientation of the

chart.
Chart chartBackground Chart Color The color of the chart

Background background.
Color
Bar Color barColor Chart Color
1145
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The color of the bars

for the chart.
Bar Spacing barSpacing Chart Float8 Spacing between bar

as a percentage of the
bar width.
Gradient gradient Chart Boolean If true, bars will be

painted with a gradient
'shine'.
Shadows shadow Chart Boolean If true, show shadows

for bars.
Tick Label Font tickLabelFont Chart Font The font of the tick
labels.
Tick Label Color tickLabelColor Chart Color The color of the tick
labels.
Value Axis Title valueAxisTitle Chart String Title to show for the
value axis.
Frequency Axis frequencyAxisTitle Chart String Title to show for the

Title frequency axis.
Axis Title Font axisTitleFont Chart Font Font for both axis
titles.
Axis Title Color axisTitleColor Chart Color Color to display both

axis titles.
Vertical Grid vertGridLineColor Chart Color The color of vertical

Line Color grid lines.
showVertGridLines Chart Boolean
1146
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Show Vertical If true, show vertical

Grid Lines grid lines on charts.
Horizontal Grid horzGridLineColor Chart Color The color of horizontal

Show Horizontal showHorzGridLines Chart Boolean If true, show horizontal

Scripting
Scripting Functions
showSetLimitPanel
Description
Causes the calculate and set control limit dialog to be shown.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
1147
MES Platform 2.0
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
1148
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
1149
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
1150
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1151
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1152
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
1153
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Examples
SPCHistogram
Histogram Chart
1154
MES Platform 2.0
Individual and Range Chart
General
Description
The Individual Moving Range (MR) control chart is used to display SPC results that have a
single measurement for each sample. It does not retrieve SPC results from the SPC
that do. Only SPC results with Individual and MR SPC Data Format specified will be
displayed.
Properties

Type

use for the no
data message.

color of the no
data message.
1155
MES Platform 2.0

Type

there is no
data.

control limits.

change control
limit values.

and edit notes.
Enable Point enablePointDeletion Chart boolean If true, allow

points.

Color lines.

Offset display the
control limit
dialog box.

display the
control limit
dialog box.
1156
MES Platform 2.0

Type

Path path of an
image to
display for
markers.

Font use for the
markers.

on the the
charts when
notes exist for
a sample.
Primary Chart primaryChartBackground Chart Color The

color of the
primary chart.

axis.

Chart background
secondary
chart.

Grid Lines lines on
charts.
Show Notes showNotes Chart boolean
1157
MES Platform 2.0

Type
If true, show
notes on the
chart.

Average display the
average line
on the primary
chart.

Chart display the
primary chart.

on the
secondary
chart.

Chart secondary
chart.

lines on
charts.

lines.
Calculated calcValues Data String

Values
1158
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Calculated
value
definitions.

Count measurements
in the SPC
results.
SPC Data sPCData Data String SPC Data

containing
data,
measurement
count and
calculated
value
information.

If this property
is not set, then
the currently
logged in user
will be used.

color of the
calculated
values.

use for the
calculated
values.
1159
MES Platform 2.0

Type

color of the
calculated
values.

the table
columns.

color of the
data values.

use for the
data values.

color of the
data values.

color of the
date row.

use for the
date row.

color of the
date row.
1160
MES Platform 2.0

Type

formatting
pattern used
to display the
date.

signals and
control limits in
the table.

color of the
labels.
Label Font labelFont Table Font The font to

use for the
labels.

color of the
labels.

Samples number of
sample to
show in the
table.

the table rows.

x poition.
1161
MES Platform 2.0

Type

display the
sample values
table.

to show in the
table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
getNoteToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
1162
MES Platform 2.0
Client
getSampleToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
beforeSampleDelete
Description
deleted.
Parameters
Return
True
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
1163
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
1164
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
1165
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1166
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1167
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
1168
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
1169
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Examples
1170
MES Platform 2.0
Individual Moving Range Control Chart
Median and Range Chart
General
Description
1171
MES Platform 2.0
The Median Moving Range (MR) control chart is used to display SPC results that have
multiple measurements for each sample. It does not retrieve SPC results from the SPC
that do. Only SPC results with Median and MR SPC Data Format specified will be
displayed.
Properties

Type

use for the no
data message.

color of the no
data message.

there is no
data.

control limits.

change control
limit values.

and edit notes.
1172
MES Platform 2.0

Type

points.

Color lines.

Offset display the
control limit
dialog box.

display the
control limit
dialog box.

Path path of an
image to
display for
markers.

Font use for the
markers.

on the the
charts when
notes exist for
a sample.
1173
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Primary Chart The

color of the
primary chart.

axis.

Chart background
secondary
chart.

Grid Lines lines on
charts.

notes on the
chart.

Average display the
average line
on the primary
chart.

Chart display the
primary chart.

1174
MES Platform 2.0

Type
on the
secondary
chart.

Chart secondary
chart.

lines on
charts.

lines.

Values value
definitions.

Count measurements
in the SPC
results.

containing
data,
measurement
count and
calculated
value
information.
1175
MES Platform 2.0

Type

If this property
is not set, then
the currently
logged in user
will be used.

color of the
calculated
values.

use for the
calculated
values.

color of the
calculated
values.

the table
columns.

color of the
data values.

use for the
data values.
1176
MES Platform 2.0

Type

color of the
data values.

color of the
date row.

use for the
date row.

color of the
date row.

formatting
pattern used
to display the
date.

signals and
control limits in
the table.

color of the
labels.
1177
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The font to
use for the
labels.

color of the
labels.

Samples number of
sample to
show in the
table.

the table rows.

x poition.

display the
sample values
table.

to show in the
table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
1178
MES Platform 2.0
Extension Functions
getNoteToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
getSampleToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
beforeSampleDelete
Description
1179
MES Platform 2.0
deleted.
Parameters
Return
True
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
1180
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
1181
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
1182
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
1183
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
1184
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1185
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

1186
MES Platform 2.0
Customizers
Examples
SPCMedian
Median Moving Range Control Chart
1187
MES Platform 2.0
NP-Chart
General
Description
The Number of Nonconforming Items (np) control chart is used to display SPC results that
have nonconforming counts for each sample. It does not retrieve SPC results from the
SPC module so it must be used with either the SPC Selector or the SPC Controller
components that do. Only SPC results with np chart SPC Data Format specified will be
displayed.
Properties

Type

use for the no
data message.

color of the no
data message.
noDataMessage Appearance String
1188
MES Platform 2.0

Type
No Data The message

there is no
data.

control limits.

change control
limit values.

and edit notes.

points.

Color lines.

Offset display the
control limit
dialog box.

display the
control limit
dialog box.
1189
MES Platform 2.0

Type

Path path of an
image to
display for
markers.

Font use for the
markers.

on the the
charts when
notes exist for
a sample.

color of the
primary chart.

axis.

Chart background
secondary
chart.

Grid Lines lines on
charts.
1190
MES Platform 2.0

Type
If true, show
notes on the
chart.

Average display the
average line
on the primary
chart.

Chart display the
primary chart.

on the
secondary
chart.

Chart secondary
chart.

lines on
charts.

lines.

Values
1191
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Calculated
value
definitions.

Count measurements
in the SPC
results.

containing
data,
measurement
count and
calculated
value
information.

If this property
is not set, then
the currently
logged in user
will be used.

color of the
calculated
values.

use for the
calculated
values.
1192
MES Platform 2.0

Type

color of the
calculated
values.

the table
columns.

color of the
data values.

use for the
data values.

color of the
data values.

color of the
date row.

use for the
date row.

color of the
date row.
1193
MES Platform 2.0

Type

formatting
pattern used
to display the
date.

signals and
control limits in
the table.

color of the
labels.

use for the
labels.

color of the
labels.

Samples number of
sample to
show in the
table.

the table rows.

x poition.
1194
MES Platform 2.0

Type

display the
sample values
table.

to show in the
table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
getNoteToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
1195
MES Platform 2.0
Client
getSampleToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
beforeSampleDelete
Description
deleted.
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
1196
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
1197
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
1198
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1199
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1200
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
1201
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
1202
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Examples
1203
MES Platform 2.0
SPCNPChart
NP Control Chart
Pareto Chart
General
Description
The Pareto chart is used to display which nonconforming items or nonconformities are the
largest issue. It does not retrieve SPC results from the SPC module so it must be used with
either the SPC Selector or the SPC Controller components that do. Only SPC results with
Pareto SPC Data Format specified will be displayed.
1204
MES Platform 2.0
Properties

Type
Vertical vertical Chart Boolean The orientation of

the chart.
Chart chartBackground Chart Color The color of the

Background chart background.
Color
Bar Color barColor Chart Color The color of the

bars for the chart.
Accumulation accumulationLineColor Chart Color The color of the

Line Color accumulation line
for the chart.
Bar Spacing barSpacing Chart Float8 Spacing between

bar as a percentage
of the bar width.

painted with a
gradient 'shine'.
Shadows shadow Chart Boolean If true, show

shadows for bars.
labels.
Tick Label Color tickLabelColor Chart Color The color of the tick
labels.
Category Axis categoryAxisTitle Chart String Title to show for the

Title category axis.
frequencyAxisTitle Chart String
1205
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Frequency Axis Title to show for the

Percent Axis percentAxisTitle Chart String Title to show for the

Title percentage axis.
Axis Title Font axisTitleFont Chart Font Font for both axis
titles.
Axis Title Color axisTitleColor Chart Color Color to display

both axis titles.
Horizontal Grid horzGridLineColor Chart Color The color of

Line Color horizontal grid lines.
Show Horizontal showHorzGridLines Chart Boolean If true, show

Grid Lines horizontal grid lines
on charts.
Show showAccumulationLine Chart Boolean If true, show the

Accumulation accumulation line
Line on charts.
Maximum Bars maxBarCount Chart int Limits the number

To Show of bars to display
on the chart.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
1206
MES Platform 2.0
Extension Functions
getWeightedValue
Description
Called to update a category weighted value to use instead of the raw frequency
(count). The Show Weighted Values property must be set to True for this extension
function to be called.
Parameters
category - The name of the nonconforming or nonconformity attribute.
weight - The weight value defined in the attribute. If a weight value has not been
defined for the attribute, then the default of 1.0 is used.
frequency - The frequency (count) value for the category before it is adjusted.
Return
The weighted value (frequency * weight).
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
1207
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
1208
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1209
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
1210
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged
1211
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
1212
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

Customizers
1213
MES Platform 2.0
Examples
SPCPareto
Pareto Chart
P-Chart
General
Description
1214
MES Platform 2.0
The Percentage of Nonconforming Items (p) control chart is used to display SPC results
that have nonconforming counts for each sample. It does not retrieve SPC results from the
components that do. Only SPC results with p chart SPC Data Format specified will be
displayed.
Properties

Type

use for the no
data message.

color of the no
data message.

there is no
data.

control limits.

change control
limit values.

and edit notes.
1215
MES Platform 2.0

Type

points.

Color lines.

Offset display the
control limit
dialog box.

display the
control limit
dialog box.

Path path of an
image to
display for
markers.

Font use for the
markers.

on the the
charts when
notes exist for
a sample.
1216
MES Platform 2.0

Type
Primary Chart The

color of the
primary chart.

axis.

Chart background
secondary
chart.

Grid Lines lines on
charts.

notes on the
chart.

Average display the
average line
on the primary
chart.

Chart display the
primary chart.

1217
MES Platform 2.0

Type
on the
secondary
chart.

Chart secondary
chart.

lines on
charts.

lines.

Values value
definitions.

Count measurements
in the SPC
results.

containing
data,
measurement
count and
calculated
value
information.
1218
MES Platform 2.0

Type

If this property
is not set, then
the currently
logged in user
will be used.

color of the
calculated
values.

use for the
calculated
values.

color of the
calculated
values.

the table
columns.

color of the
data values.

use for the
data values.
1219
MES Platform 2.0

Type

color of the
data values.

color of the
date row.

use for the
date row.

color of the
date row.

formatting
pattern used
to display the
date.

signals and
control limits in
the table.

color of the
labels.
1220
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The font to
use for the
labels.

color of the
labels.

Samples number of
sample to
show in the
table.

the table rows.

x poition.

display the
sample values
table.

to show in the
table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
1221
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Extension Functions
getNoteToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
getSampleToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
beforeSampleDelete
Description
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deleted.
Parameters
Return
True
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
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otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

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Customizers
Examples
SPCPChart
P Control Chart
Process Capability Chart

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Process Capability Chart
General
Description
A component that is used to analyze process capability. The Process Capability is a

measurable property of a process to the specification, expressed as a process capability
index or as a process performance index.
Properties

Type

chart.

Color
Bar Color barColor Chart Color The color of the bars

for the chart.

bar width.
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'shine'.

for bars.
labels.
Tick Label tickLabelColor Chart Color The color of the tick

Color labels.
Show Bell showBellCurve Chart Boolean If true, show the bell

Curve curve on the chart.
Bell Curve bellCurveColor Chart Color Color of the bell curve

Color line.
Spec Target specTargetColor Chart Color Color of the

Color specification target
line.
Spec Limit specLimitColor Chart Color Color of the lsl and usl
Color lines.
Show LCL showLCL Chart Boolean If true, show the lower

control limit on the
chart.
Show UCL showUCL Chart Boolean If true, show the upper

chart.
Control Limit controlLimitColor Chart Color Color of the lcl and ucl
Color lines.
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Type
value axis.

Axis Title Font axisTitleFont Chart Font Font for both axis titles.

axis titles.
Vertical Grid vertGridLineColor Chart Color The color of vertical

Show Vertical showVertGridLines Chart Boolean If true, show vertical


Show showHorzGridLines Chart Boolean If true, show horizontal

Horizontal Grid grid lines on charts.
Lines
Mean mean Calculated Float8 The mean value.

Values
Standard stdDev Calculated Float8 The standard deviation

Deviation Values value.
lcl lcl Calculated Float8 The lower control limit

Values value.
ucl ucl Calculated Float8 The upper control limit

Values value.
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Type
cp cp Calculated Float8 The cp value.

Values
cpk cpk Calculated Float8 The cpk value.

Values
cpm cpm Calculated Float8 The cpm value.

Values
cpl cpl Calculated Float8 The cpl value.

Values
cpu cpu Calculated Float8 The cpu value.

Values
Scripting
Scripting Functions
showSetLimitPanel
Description
Parameters
String chartName - Which chart to show the control limit dialog for. Available options
are "Primary".
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
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Extension Functions
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
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otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
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propertyChange

Customizers
Examples
Process Performance Chart
General
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Description
A component that is a graph which is used to analyze process performance.
Properties

Type

chart.

Color
Bar Color barColor Chart Color The color of the bars

for the chart.

bar width.

'shine'.

for bars.
labels.
Tick Label tickLabelColor Chart Color The color of the tick

Color labels.
showBellCurve Chart Boolean
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Type
Show Bell If true, show the bell

Curve curve on the chart.
Bell Curve bellCurveColor Chart Color Color of the bell curve

Color line.
Spec Target specTargetColor Chart Color Color of the

Color specification target
line.
Spec Limit specLimitColor Chart Color Color of the lsl and usl
Color lines.
Show LCL showLCL Chart Boolean If true, show the lower

chart.
Show UCL showUCL Chart Boolean If true, show the upper

chart.
Control Limit controlLimitColor Chart Color Color of the lcl and ucl
Color lines.
value axis.

Axis Title Font axisTitleFont Chart Font Font for both axis titles.

axis titles.
vertGridLineColor Chart Color
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Type
Vertical Grid The color of vertical

Show Vertical showVertGridLines Chart Boolean If true, show vertical


Show showHorzGridLines Chart Boolean If true, show horizontal

Horizontal Grid grid lines on charts.
Lines
Mean mean Calculated Float8 The mean value.

Values
Standard stdDev Calculated Float8 The standard deviation

Deviation Values value.
lcl lcl Calculated Float8 The lower control limit

Values value.
ucl ucl Calculated Float8 The upper control limit

Values value.
pp pp Calculated Float8 The pp value.

Values
ppk ppk Calculated Float8 The ppk value.

Values
pr pr Calculated Float8 The pr value.

Values
ppl ppl Calculated Float8 The ppl value.

Values
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Type
ppu ppu Calculated Float8 The ppu value.

Values
Scripting
Scripting Functions
showSetLimitPanel
Description
Parameters
String chartName - Which chart to show the control limit dialog for. Available options
are "Primary".
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
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mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
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Customizers
Examples
SPC Controller
General
Description
An invisible component that makes SPC data available for reports and other components.
The term invisible component means that this component appears during design time, but
is not visible during runtime.
Properties
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Automatic Update automaticUpdate Data Boolean If true,

automatically
update when
property
values
change.
Auto Refresh autoRefresh Data Boolean If true, refresh

data when
sample or
definition
information
changes.
Row Limit rowLimit Data Int4 The maximum

number of
samples to
return in the
results.
Stored SPC Name storedSPCName Data String Optionally,

used to set th
SPC
Controller to
the same
settings as a
Stored SPC.
Definition Name definitionName Data String Sample

Definition
Name.
Definition Version definitionVersion Data Int4 Sample

Definition
Version.
Attribute Name attributeName Data String Attribute

Name.
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AttributeUnits attributeUnits Data String The units labe

of the current
sample
attribute.
AttributeDefaultChart attributeDefaultChart Data String The default

chart of the
current samp
attribute.
Use Default Chart useDefaultChartType Data Boolean If true, uses

Type the default
chart type
from the
attribute
definition.
Filter filters Data String Filter.
Control Limits controlLimits Data String Control Limits
Signals signals Data String Signals.
Additional Factors additionalFactors Data String Additional

factors to
include in the
data property
Include Disabled includeDisabledAttributes Data Boolean If true, sampl

Attributes attributes tha
are disabled
will be
included.
Start Date startDate Data DateTime Start Date.
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SPC Results sPCResults Data SPCResults SPC Results

including data
measuremen
count and
calculated
value
information.
SPC Data sPCData Data DataSet SPC data.
Measurement Count measurementCount Data int Number of

measuremen
in the SPC
results.
Calculated Values calcValues Data SPCCalcValueCollection Calculated

value
definitions.
Error Message errorMessage Data String Error

message.
Warning Message warningMessage Data String Warning

message.
Auto Bar Count autoBarCount Histogram Boolean If true, the

number of
data bars to
include in the
histogram
results will be
automatically
calculated.
Data Bar Count dataBarCount Histogram Int4 If Auto Bar

Count is false
the number o
data bars to
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include in the
histogram
results.
Padding Bar Count paddingBarCount Histogram Int4 The number o

bars prior to
and following
the data bars
to include in
the histogram
results.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
update
Description
Causes the SPC results to be updated.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
refreshInfo
Description
Causes the sample definition information to be refreshed.
Parameters
None
Return
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Nothing
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
sPCUpdate
beforeUpdate
Is fired just before SPC results are requested from the SPC module.
afterUpdate
Is fired just after SPC results are requested from the SPC module.
Customizers
Examples
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In cases where the SPC Selector offers too many options to the user, this component can be
used. It has all of the same functionality as the SPC Selector but without the user interface.
This means property bindings or script must be used to make the filter, compare by and data
point selections. It also is used for providing data to canned reports and optionally allowing the
user to make limited filter options.
To display the SPC results of this component in a control chart, bind the SPC Results property
of the control chart to the SPC Results property of this component.
SPC Selector
General
Description
A component that allows selections of SPC data. As the user makes selections, this
component will query the server for results. These results can be accessed through the
SPC Results and SPC Data and can be linked with any of the SPC control charts.
Properties
Border settingsBorder Common Border Border for

main settings
panel.
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Slide Out slideOutBackground Appearance Color The

Color color of the
slide out pane.
Slide Out slideOutBorder Appearance Border Border for

Border slide out
panel.
Min Slide Out minSlideOutWidth Appearance int The maximum

Width width of the
slide out pane.
Max Slide maxSlideOutWidth Appearance int The maximum

Out Width width of the
slide out pane.
Padding padding Appearance int The amount of

padding
between the
notes.
Header headerBackground Appearance Color The color for

Background the headed
Color backgrounds.
Auto Refresh autoRefresh Data Boolean If true, refresh

data when
sample or
definition
information
changes.
SPC Results sPCResults Data SPCResults
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SPC Results
including data,
measurement
count and
calculated
value
information.
SPC Data sPCData Data DataSet SPC data.

Count measurements
in the SPC
results.
Calculated calcValues Data SPCCalcValueCollection Calculated

Values value
definitions.
Message message Data String Error or

warning
message
associated
with the SPC
results.
Suppress suppressWarnings Data Boolean If true, hide

Warnings error message
dialog popup.
Suppress suppressErrors Data Boolean If true, hide

Errors warning
message
dialog popup.
Include includeDisabledAttributes Data Boolean

Disabled
Attributes
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If true, sample
attributes that
are disabled
will be
included.
Filter filterSummary Data String Summarizes

Selection your filter
Summary selections in a
string.
Control Limit controlLimitSummary Data String Summarizes

Summary your control
limit selections
in a string.
Signal signalSummary Data String Summarizes

Summary your signal
selections in a
string.
Attribute attributeName Data String The name of

Name the current
sample
attribute.
Attribute attributeUnits Data String The units label

Units of the current
sample
attribute.
Attribute attributeDefaultChart Data String The default

Default Chart chart of the
current sample
attribute.
Use Default useDefaultChartType Data Boolean

Chart Type
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If true, uses
the default
chart type
from the
attribute
definition.
Definition definitionName Data String The current

Name definition
name.
Auto Bar autoBarCount Histogram boolean If true, the

Count number of
data bars to
include in the
histogram
results will be
automatically
calculated.
Data Bar dataBarCount Histogram Int4 If Auto Bar

Count Count is false,
the number of
data bars to
include in the
histogram
results.
Padding Bar paddingBarCount Histogram Int4 The number of

Count bars prior to
and following
the data bars
to include in
the histogram
results.
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Scripting
Scripting Functions
refreshInfo
Description
Force refresh of the SPC results.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setSpcDataFormat
Description
Change to format if the SPC data to return.
Parameters
spcDataFormat - Format of the SPC data to return.
Data Type int
None 0
XBarR 1
XBarS 2
Individual 3
Median 4
U 5
C 6
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P 7
NP 8
Histogram 9
Pareto 10
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
setRowLimit
Description
Change the default number of samples to return to the value specified in the rowLimit
parameter. By default only 500 samples are returned in the SPC results. This is done
to unburden the database, network bandwidth and memory.
Parameters
int rowLimit - New row limit.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
getRowLimit
Description
Returns the current row limit value.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
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Client
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
controlDown
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True (1) if the Ctrl key was held down during this event, false (0)
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
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propertyChange

Customizers
Examples
SPC Selector
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A filter can be added by selecting the link to the right of Filter By. A window panel
will open and filter categories will be displayed. Click the link by the filter category and
specific filter items will be displayed. When selected they will be added to the filters as
shown below. To minimize the number of filter options, reduce the date range defined by
the Start Date and End Date properties and the associated filter values will be shown.
Because values collected from different locations being shown together does not make
sense, a location must be added to the Filter By section.
Filter By List
Sample definitions can have more than one attribute. At the time sample data is recorded,
each attribute will have a value associated with it. For example, when collecting viscosity
reading it may also be important to know the temperature. But, showing and making
calculations on a viscosity value of 10000 with a temperature value of 75.2 does not make
sense. The SPC Selector allow selecting a single attribute as shown below.
If an attribute type of sample definition is selected, then the Attribute section will not
appear. This is because with attribute charts, all attributes are included as shown. For
example, if a sample definition has an attribute for Torn, Discolored, Pitted, etc. then all will
show in the table and is included for calculations.
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Attribute Selection
Similar to filters, control limits and signals can be added to the SPC results. Any selected
control limits, and signals that depend on them, will not appear on the control chart until the
control limit value has been set.
Selections can be removed by selecting the link to the left of the selection.
To display the SPC results of this component in a control charts, bind the SPC Results
property of the control chart to the SPC Results property of this component.
Stored SPC Selector
General
Description
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A component that allows creating, recalling and saving SPC selections in the SPC Selector
component. This component will automatically use the available SPC Selector in the
container. Keep in mind that whenever a new sample definition is created, the new stored
SPC settings items will be created with the default values. This being said, additional
stored SPC settings items can be created each with different filters, attribute, control limits
and signals.
Properties

Type
Show Disabled showDisabled Appearance Boolean If true, include disabled

definitions.
Show Menu showMenu Appearance Boolean Display the menu for the
selector.
Menu Top menuTopPos Appearance Int4 The top position of the

Position menu.
Menu Left menuLeftPos Appearance Int4 The left position of the

Position menu.
Menu Image menuImagePath Appearance String Image to show for the

menu.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
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Event Handlers
Event Handlers
menu
userMenuItemClicked
This event fires when the menu item is clicked, or if the user selects the menu
item using the keyboard and presses the Enter key. It can also occur if an access
key or shortcut key is pressed that is associated with the MenuItem.
menuItemName Name of the user menu item that triggered the

event.
nodeName Name of the node. This is the same as the name of

the MES object that is associated with the node.
objectType Name of the MES object type that is associated with

the node.
uuid UUID of the MES object that is associated to the

node.
lotSequence The sequence number associated with the material

lot.
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mouse
mouseClicked
occurred over the source component. Note that this event fires after the pressed
and released events have fired.

mouse event.
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The y-coordinate (with respect to the source component) of this

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
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True (1) if the Shift key was held down during this event, false
(0) otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mouseReleased
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
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otherwise.
otherwise.
(0) otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
Fires whenever a bindable property of the source component changes. This works
for standard and custom (dynamic) properties.
oldValue The value that this property was before it changed. Note that
not all components include an accurate oldValue in their
events.

always filter out these events for the property that you are
looking for! Components often have many properties that
change.
settings
selected
Is fired when a different SPC Settings item is selected menu item is selected.
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settingsName The name of the newly selected SPC Settings item.
settings The SPCSettings object that contains the filter, attribute, control
limit and signal selections.
prevName The previous name of the SPC Settings item.
created
deleted
renamed
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Customizers
Examples
Stored SPC Settings
Stored SPC Selector
By clicking on the link, a menu with the option to create new, save, delete and
rename SPC settings will popup.
To add a new saved SPC settings item, click on New menu item, enter a name, select a
sample definition and click OK. This will create a default SPC Settings item. Now the user
can select filters, attribute, control limits and signals that will be saved and can easily be
selected at a later time.
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StoredSPCSettingsNew
New Stored SPC Settings

To rename a stored SPC Settings item, select an item and click on the Rename menu
item, enter a new name and click OK.
Component Stored Analyis Rename
Rename Stored SPC Settings

To delete a stored SPC Settings item, select an item and click on Delete menu item, and
select Yes to the confirmation message.
If changes to a stored SPC settings values have been made and the user selects a
different stored SPC Settings, they will be prompted to save the changes. Alternatively, the
changes can be saved by clicking on the Save menu item.
U-Chart
General
Description
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The Percentage of Nonconformities (u) control chart is used to display SPC results that
have nonconformities counts for each sample. It does not retrieve SPC results from the
components that do. Only SPC results with u chart SPC Data Format specified will be
displayed.
Properties

Type

use for the no
data message.

color of the no
data message.

there is no
data.

control limits.

change control
limit values.

and edit notes.
enablePointDeletion Chart boolean
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Type
Enable Point If true, allow

points.

Color lines.

Offset display the
control limit
dialog box.

display the
control limit
dialog box.

Path path of an
image to
display for
markers.

Font use for the
markers.

on the the
charts when
notes exist for
a sample.
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Type
Primary Chart The

color of the
primary chart.

axis.

Chart background
secondary
chart.

Grid Lines lines on
charts.

notes on the
chart.

Average display the
average line
on the primary
chart.

Chart display the
primary chart.

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Type
on the
secondary
chart.

Chart secondary
chart.

lines on
charts.

lines.

Values value
definitions.

Count measurements
in the SPC
results.

containing
data,
measurement
count and
calculated
value
information.
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Type

If this property
is not set, then
the currently
logged in user
will be used.

color of the
calculated
values.

use for the
calculated
values.

color of the
calculated
values.

the table
columns.

color of the
data values.

use for the
data values.
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Type

color of the
data values.

color of the
date row.

use for the
date row.

color of the
date row.

formatting
pattern used
to display the
date.

signals and
control limits in
the table.

color of the
labels.
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Type
The font to
use for the
labels.

color of the
labels.

Samples number of
sample to
show in the
table.

the table rows.

x poition.

display the
sample values
table.

to show in the
table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
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Extension Functions
getNoteToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
getSampleToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
beforeSampleDelete
Description
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deleted.
Parameters
Return
True
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
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otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

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Customizers
Examples
SPCUChart
U Control Chart
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Xbar and R Chart
General
Description
The XBar Range control chart is used to display SPC results that have multiple
measurements for each sample. It does not retrieve SPC results from the SPC module so
it must be used with either the SPC Selector or the SPC Controller components that do.
Only SPC results with XBar and Range SPC Data Format specified will be displayed.
Properties

Type

use for the no
data message.

color of the no
data message.
No Data noDataMessage Appearance String

Message
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Type
The message
to show when
there is no
data.

control limits.

change control
limit values.

and edit notes.

points.

Color lines.

Offset display the
control limit
dialog box.

display the
control limit
dialog box.
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Type

Path path of an
image to
display for
markers.
Marker Label markerLabelFont Chart String The font to

Font use for the
markers.

on the the
charts when
notes exist for
a sample.

color of the
primary chart.

axis.

Chart background
secondary
chart.

Grid Lines lines on
charts.
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Type
If true, show
notes on the
chart.

Average display the
average line
on the primary
chart.

Chart display the
primary chart.

on the
secondary
chart.

Chart secondary
chart.

lines on
charts.

lines.

Values
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Type
Calculated
value
definitions.
Measurement measurementCount Data String Number of

Count measurements
in the SPC
results.

containing
data,
measurement
count and
calculated
value
information.

If this property
is not set, then
the currently
logged in user
will be used.

color of the
calculated
values.

use for the
calculated
values.
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Type

color of the
calculated
values.

the table
columns.

color of the
data values.

use for the
data values.

color of the
data values.

color of the
date row.

use for the
date row.

color of the
date row.
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Type

formatting
pattern used
to display the
date.

signals and
control limits in
the table.

color of the
labels.

use for the
labels.

color of the
labels.

Samples number of
sample to
show in the
table.

the table rows.

x poition.
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Type

display the
sample values
table.

to show in the
table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
getNoteToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
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Client
getSampleToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The defaultToolTip.
Scope
Client
beforeSampleDelete
Description
deleted.
Parameters
Return
True
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
1310
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
1311
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
1312
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1313
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1314
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
1315
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
propertyName
1316
MES Platform 2.0

Customizers
Examples
1317
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SPCXBarR
XBar Range Control Chart
Xbar and S Chart
General
Description
The XBar Standard Deviation (S) control chart is used to display SPC results that have
multiple measurements for each sample. It does not retrieve SPC results from the SPC
that do. Only SPC results with XBar and S SPC Data Format specified will be displayed.
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Properties

Type

use for the no
data message.

color of the no
data message.

there is no
data.

control limits.

change control
limit values.

and edit notes.

points.

Color lines.
1319
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Type

Offset display the
control limit
dialog box.

display the
control limit
dialog box.

Path path of an
image to
display for
markers.

Font use for the
markers.

on the the
charts when
notes exist for
a sample.

color of the
primary chart.

axis.
1320
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Type

Chart background
secondary
chart.

Grid Lines lines on
charts.

notes on the
chart.

Average display the
average line
on the primary
chart.

Chart display the
primary chart.

on the
secondary
chart.

Chart secondary
chart.
1321
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Type

lines on
charts.

lines.

Values value
definitions.

Count measurements
in the SPC
results.
SPC Data sPCData Data String SPC Data

containing
data,
measurement
count and
calculated
value
information.

If this property
is not set, then
the currently
logged in user
will be used.
calcBackground Table Color
1322
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Type
Calc The
color of the
calculated
values.

use for the
calculated
values.

color of the
calculated
values.

the table
columns.

color of the
data values.

use for the
data values.

color of the
data values.
Date dateBackground Table Color

Background
1323
MES Platform 2.0

Type
The
background
color of the
date row.

use for the
date row.

color of the
date row.

formatting
pattern used
to display the
date.

signals and
control limits in
the table.

color of the
labels.

use for the
labels.
Label labelForeground Table Color

Foreground
1324
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Type
The
foreground
color of the
labels.

Samples number of
sample to
show in the
table.

the table rows.

x poition.

display the
sample values
table.

to show in the
table.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
1325
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Extension Functions
getNoteToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The default tool tip.
Scope
Client
getSampleToolTip
Description
Parameters
Return
The default tool tip.
Scope
Client
beforeSampleDelete
Description
deleted.
Parameters
1326
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Return
True
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1327
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
1328
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
1329
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
1330
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1331
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
1332
MES Platform 2.0
propertyChange

1333
MES Platform 2.0
Customizers
Examples
SPCXBarS
XBar Standard Deviation Control Chart
9.5.5 Recipe Components
Multiple Recipe Editor Table
General
1334
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Description
A component that is added to manage a multiple recipes. This is just one method of
managing recipes and for more information on the other methods see the Editing Recipes
section.
Properties

Type
Require requireNote Behavior boolean If true, a user

Note must enter a
note when any
receipe values
are changed.
Read Only readOnly Behavior boolean If true, a user

cannot edit
recipe values.
Item Path itemPath Data String The item path of

recipes to view.
Recipe recipeNameFilter Data String Recipe name

Name Filter filter, including *
and ? wildcard
characters, to
filter results by
recipe name.
Recipe recipeStateFilter Data String

State Filter
1335
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Type
Recipe state
filter, including *
and ? wildcard
characters, to
filter results by
recipe state.
Recipe recipeGroupFilter Data String Recipe group

Group Filter filter, including *
and ? wildcard
characters, to
filter results by
recipe group.
Recipe recipeValueNameFilter Data String Recipe value

Value Name name filter,
Filter including * and ?
wildcard
characters, to
filter results by
recipe value
name.
Show showMasterRecipes Data boolean If true, show

Master master recipes.
Recipes
Auto-Resize autoResizeMode Behavior boolean Determines how

Mode the table resizes
the columns

Foreground color of selected
cells.
Selection selectionBackground Appearance Color

Background
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Type
The background
color of selected
cells.
Grid Line gridColor Appearance Color The grid line

Color color of the
table.
Show showHorizontalLines Appearance boolean If true, show

Grid Lines lines.
Show showVerticalLines Appearance boolean If true, show

Vertical Grid vertical grid
Lines lines.
Show Table headerVisible Appearance boolean If true, show the

Header table header.
Row Height rowHeight Appearance int The row height

in the table.
String Value stringValueDisplayIconPath Appearance String The relative path

Display Icon of an icon image
Path appearing for
string value
display.
String Value stringValueEditIconPath Appearance String The relative path

Edit Icon of an icon image
Path appearing for
string value edit.
Slide Font slideFont Appearance Font The font of the

slide.
slideForeground Appearance Color
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Type
Slide The foreground

Foreground color of the slide.
Color
Slide slideBackground Appearance Color The background

Background color of the slide.
Color
Slide Type slideType Appearance int The slide type.
Slide slideDirection Appearance int The slide

Direction direction.
Maximum maximumSlidePosition Appearance float The maximum

Slide position to open
Position the slide.
Minimum minimumSlidePosition Appearance float The miniimum

Slide position to open
Position the slide.
Initial Slide initialSlidePosition Appearance float The initial

Position position to open
the slide.
Show Slide showSlideGripper Appearance boolean If true, show the

Gripper slide gripper.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
This component does not have script functions associated with it.
1338
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Extension Functions
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1339
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otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
1340
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed
1341
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
1342
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1343
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
1344
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propertyChange

Customizers
Examples
Property Value
Name
Item Path [global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Packaging\Packaging Line

1\Checkweigher
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General
Description
A component that is added to display recipe change log history in a table. This is just one
method of viewing a recipe change log history and for more information on the other
methods see the Recipe Change Log section. This component simplifies displaying a
recipe changes log by handling all of the backend database queries based on the property
settings of the component.
Properties

Type
Item Path itemPathFilter Data String Optionally, limit

Filter changelog results
to production
item path.
Recipe recipeNameFilter Data String Optionally, limit

Name Filter changelog results
to recipe name.
recipeValueNameFilter Data String
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Type
Value Optionally, limit

NameFilter changelog results
to recipe value
name.
User Filter userFilter Data String Optionally, filter

the changelog
results by user.
Sub subProductCodeFilter Data String Optionally, filter

Product the changelog
Code Filter results by sub
product code.
Show showRecipeChanges Data Boolean If true, include

Recipe recipe changelog
Changes entries.
Show showDefaultValueChanges Data Boolean If true, include

Default default value
Value changelog
Changes entries.
Data data Data DataSet The data for the

table.

Font header text.

Foreground color of the
Color table's header.
1347
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Type
Row rowSelectionAllowed Behavior boolean This flag is used

Selection in conjunction
Allowed with the Column
Selection Allowed
flag to determine
whether not
whole-rows,
whole-columns,
or both.
Header headerVisible Appearance boolean Whether or not

Visible the table header
is visible.
Resizing resizingAllowed Behavior boolean Whether or not

Allowed the user is
allowed to resize
table headers or
not.
Row Height rowHeight Appearance int The height of

each row, in
pixels.

colored if
background
mode is
'Alternating'.

selected cell.
Selection selectionForeground Appearance Color

Foreground
1348
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Type
The foreground
color of a
selected cell.
Show showHorizontalLines Appearance boolean Displays

Horizontal horizontal
Grid Lines? gridlines making
it easier to read.

Vertical gridlines making
Grid Lines? it easier to read.



or -1 if none.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
1349
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Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
1350
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
1351
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
1352
MES Platform 2.0

otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1353
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1354
MES Platform 2.0
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
1355
MES Platform 2.0
propertyName The name of the property that changed. NOTE: Remember to

Customizers
Table Customizer
Table Customizer manages the data entered into the Recipe Change Log Viewer.
Examples
1356
MES Platform 2.0
Recipe Editor
General
Description
A component that is added to manage recipes. This is just one method of managing
recipes and for more information on the other methods see the Editing Recipes section.
Properties

Type
Item Path itemPathFilter Data String Optional

Filter production
item path filter
to limit recipe
values shown.
? and * can
be used as
wildcards
Recipe recipeNameFilter Data String Optional

Name Filter recipe name
filter to limit
recipe values
1357
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Type
shown. ? and
* can be used
as wildcards
Recipe recipeValueNameFilter Data String Optional

Value Name recipe value
Filter name filter to
limit recipe
values shown.
? and * can
be used as
wildcards
Recipe State recipeStateFilter Data String Optional

Filter recipe state
name filter to
limit recipe
values shown.
? and * can
be used as
wildcards
Recipe recipeGroupFilter Data String Optional

Group Filter recipe group
name filter to
limit recipe
values shown.
? and * can
be used as
wildcards
Show Item showItemDefaults Data Boolean If true, show

Defaults default values
for production
items.
showItemChildren Data Boolean
1358
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Type
Show Item If true, show

Children production
item children.
Show Sub showSubRecipes Data Boolean If true, show

Recipes sub recipe
values for
production
items.
Show showRecipes Data Boolean If true, show

Recipes recipes.
Show Master showMasterRecipes Data Boolean If true, show

Recipes master
recipes.
Show showDescendants Data Boolean If true, show

Descendants recipe
descendants.
Show showRecipeItems Data Boolean If true, show

Recipe Items production
items for
recipes.
Show showValues Data Boolean If true, show

Values recipe values.
Recipe category Data String Category of

Value recipe values
Category to show.
Where 1 is
recipe values
created by the
recipe
module, 2 is
1359
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Type
recipe values
created by the
OEE module
and 3 is
recipe values
created by the
SPC module.
Use \
Enable enableSecurityEdit Behavior Boolean If true, allow

Security the user to
Editing edit recipe
value security
settings.
Enable enableRecipeEdit Behavior Boolean If true, allow

Recipe the user to
Editing add, rename
and remove
recipes.
Require requireNote Behavior Boolean If true, the

Note user must
enter a note
when any
receipe
values are
changed.
Read Only readOnly Behavior Boolean If true, then

user cannot
select or
cancel
recipes.
User Menu userMenuItems Behavior DataSet

Items
1360
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Type
A dataset that
stores user
menu items.
Default Row defaultRowHeight Appearance int The default

Height row height of
the value
table.
Max Recipe maxRecipeValueRows Appearance int The maximum

Value Rows number of
recipe values
to show
before
scrolling.
Popup Panel panelFont Appearance Font The font to

Font use for the
popup panel.
Value Table valueTableFont Appearance Font The font to

Font use for the
value table.
Value Table valueTableHeaderFont Appearance Font The font to

Header Font use for the
value table
header.
Recipes Icon recipesIconPath Appearance String The relative

Path path of an
icon image
representing
multiple
recipes.
recipeIconPath Appearance String
1361
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Type
Recipe Icon The relative

Path path of an
icon image
representing a
single recipe.
Recipe descendantsIconPath Appearance String The relative

Descendants path of an
representing
recipe
descendants.
Default defaultValuesIconPath Appearance String The relative

Values Icon path of an
Path icon image
representing
production
item default
values.
Sub Recipes subRecipesIconPath Appearance String The relative

icon image
representing
multiple sub
recipes for a
production
item.
Sub Recipe subRecipeIconPath Appearance String The relative

icon image
representing a
1362
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Type
single sub
recipe for a
production
item.
Default defaultSubRecipeIconPath Appearance String The relative

SubRecipe path of an
representing
the default
sub recipe for
a production
item.
Prod Item prodItemIconPath Appearance String The relative

icon image
representing a
production
item.
Menu Add menuAddIconPath Appearance String The relative

icon image
appearing for
the add menu
item.
Menu menuRenameIconPath Appearance String The relative

Rename path of an
appearing for
the rename
menu item.
Menu Delete menuDeleteIconPath Appearance String

Icon Path
1363
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Type
The relative
path of an
icon image
appearing for
the delete
menu item.
Menu Revert menuRevertIconPath Appearance String The relative

icon image
appearing for
the revert
menu item.
Menu menuSecurityIconPath Appearance String The relative

Security Icon path of an
Path icon image
appearing for
the security
menu item.
Menu Select menuSelectItemIconPath Appearance String The relative

Items Icon path of an
Path icon image
appearing for
the select
items menu
item.
Note Panel notePanelIconPath Appearance String The relative

icon image
appearing on
the note
panel.
securityPanelIconPath Appearance String
1364
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Type
Security The relative

Panel Icon path of an
Path icon image
appearing on
the security
panel.
Item Select itemSelectPanelIconPath Appearance String The relative

Panel Icon path of an
Path icon image
appearing on
the production
item select
panel.
Note noteBackgroundColor Appearance Color The

Color color of the
note panel.
Security securityBackgroundColor Appearance Color The

Color color of the
security
panel.
Item itemSelectorBackgroundColor Appearance Color The

Selector background
Color select
production
item panel.
Scripting
1365
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Scripting Functions
changeLocalizationString
Description
Any of the text that is displayed in the recipe editor change be changed. For example,
displaying Recipes for the root recipe node can be replaced with Products. This can
be done for any static text in the recipe editor including menu items.
Parameters
String key - The key to the string value to change.
Recipe Editor component keys:
node.recipes
node.default.values
node.subrecipes
node.subrecipes.default
node.descendants
node.subrecipes.default
menu.recipe.add
menu.recipe.delete
menu.recipe.rename
menu.value.revert
menu.recipe.revertvalues
menu.value.read
menu.recipe.setvalues
menu.value.security
menu.recipe.selectitems
menu.subrecipe.add
menu.subrecipe.delete
menu.subrecipe.rename
menu.recipe.import
menu.recipe.export
panel.item.select.inst
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panel.security.inst
panel.note.inst
panel.cancel.desc
panel.ok.desc
String displayText - The new text to replace the existing display text.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Sample script to change the root Recipes node text to

Spanish.
Script from internalFrameActivated event on the window

system.gui.getParentWindow(event).getComponentForPath('Ro
ot Container.Recipe TreeView').changeLocalizationString("
node.recipes", "Receta")
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
menu
userMenuItemClicked
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This event fires when the menu item is clicked, or if the user selects the menu item
using the keyboard and presses the Enter key. It can also occur if an access key or
shortcut key is pressed that is associated with the MenuItem.
menuItemName Name of the user menu item that triggered the event.
node.
1368
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mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1369
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mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
1370
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
1371
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
1372
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1373
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mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
1374
MES Platform 2.0

Recipe Editor Table.
General
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to manage a single recipe. This is just one
method of managing recipes and for more information on the other methods see the
Editing Recipes section.
Properties
1375
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Type
Item Path itemPath Data String The item path of the

Recipe to view.
Recipe recipeName Data String The name of the

Name Recipe to view.
Recipe recipeValueNameFilter Data String The name of the

Value Recipe to view.
Name Filter

table.
Live liveValueUpdateInterval Data int The interval in

Update seconds to update
Interval the live vale. values
less than 1 will not
update the live
values.

Font header text.
Header headerForeground Appearance Color The foreground color

Foreground of the table's header.
Color

Selection conjunction with the
Allowed Column Selection
Allowed flag to
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Type
determine whether
not whole-rows,
whole-columns, or
both.

visible.

resize table headers
or not.

row, in pixels.

background mode is
'Alternating'.

cell.



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Type


Selected selectedRow Data int The index of the first

Row selected row, or -1 if
none.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
activateRecipe
Description
This script will activate the current recipe name on the selected item path using the
Manual Values entered in the table.
Parameters
None
Return
A String representing any error that was encountered. The string will be blank if the
recipe was successfully activated.
Scope
Client
Code Examples
1378
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Code Snippet
#Sample script to activate the currently viewed recipe:
recipeEditorTable = event.source.parent.getComponent('Rec
ipe Editor Table')
result = recipeEditorTable.activateRecipe()
if result != '':
system.gui.messageBox(result, "Recipe activation error")
updateLiveValues
Description
This script will update the live values of the recipe referenced tags in the table.
Parameters
None
Return
Scope
Client
saveRecipe
Description
This script will update the settings for the recipe with the current live recipe values.
Parameters
None
Return
Scope
Client
reset
Description
This script will reset the manual values to the recipe settings value.
Parameters
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None
Return
None
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
getBackgroundAt
Description
Called for each cell, returns the appropriate background color. Do not block, sleep, or
execute any I/O; called on painting thread.
Parameters
row - The row index of the cell.
col - The column index of the cell.
isSelected - A boolean representing if this cell is currently selected.
value - The value in the table's dataset at index [row, col]
defaultColor - The color the table would have chosen if this function was not
implemented.
Return
Default color
Scope
Client
getForegroundAt
Description
Called for each cell, returns the appropriate foreground (text) color. Do not block,
sleep, or execute any I/O; called on painting thread.
Parameters
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defaultColor - The color the table would have chosen if this function was not
implemented.
Return
Default color
Scope
Client
getDisplayTextAt
Description
Called for each cell, returns a String which will be used as the text of the cell. Do not
block, sleep, or execute any I/O; called on painting thread.
Parameters
defaultText - The string the table would have chosen if this function was not
implemented.
Return
Default text
Scope
Client
filterRow
Description
Called for each cell, returns a Boolean indicating if this row is to be filtered from view.
Do not block, sleep, or execute any I/O; called on painting thread.
Parameters
row - The row index in the dataset.
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unfilteredData - The dataset before filtering.

Return
Boolean
Scope
Client
Event Handlers
cell
cellEdited
tabs over to it.
oldValue The old value in the cell that changed.
newValue The new value in the cell that changed.
row The row of the dataset this cell represents.
column The column of the dataset this cell represents.
focus
focusGained
tabs over to it.
oppositeComponent
1382
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or vise versa.
focusLost
component.
or vise versa.
key
keyPressed
new state is.
1383
MES Platform 2.0
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyReleased
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
1384
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keyTyped
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouse
mouseClicked
1385
MES Platform 2.0

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.
1386
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mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
1387
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
shiftDown
1388
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otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
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Customizers
Table Customizer
Table Customizer manages the data entered into the Recipe Editor Table.
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Examples
To use the recipe table you must supply an item path and recipe name then the table will
populate with the related values.
It has the capability for end users to do the following recipe related tasks:
View the current tag values related to this recipe and equipment path. This can be set to
update at a specific interval.
Manually adjust the recipe value before writing it down to the tags.
Update the selected recipe with the current live values.
RecipeEditorTable_Main
The table coulmns displayed can be customized by using the standard Ignition table customizer
available by right clicking on the table component in the designer. The available fields are:
Name
The recipe value name
Recipe Setting
The set value assigned in the recipe
Live Value
The current live tag value referenced by this recipe value
Manual Value
A value that is manually set by the user. You must call a method of the component in order to
have this value affect the recipe or the tag value.
Description
The description of this recipe value
Units
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The units of this recipe value

Assigned By
The assigned by name of this recipe value
Format
The format of this recipe value
dataType
The data type of this recipe value
tagPath
The tag path referenced by this recipe value
Recipe Selector Combo
General
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to select recipes in a drop down list. This is
just one method of selecting a recipe for a production line, cell, cell group or location. For
more information on the other methods see the Selecting Recipes section. The Recipe
Selector Combo component is automatically updated when recipes are added, removed,
etc.
Properties

Type
Item Path itemPath Data String The path of the

production item.
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Type
Recipe Name recipeNameFilter Data String Optionally, limit

Filter changelog results to
recipe name.
Selected selectedRecipeName Data String The name of the

Recipe Name currently selected
recipe.
Styles styles Appearance DataSet Contains the

component's styles.
Horizontal horizontalAlignment Layout int Determines the

contents along the X
axis.
Vertical verticalAlignment Layout int Determines the

contents along the Y
axis.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
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Event Handlers
focus
focusGained
tabs over to it.
or vise versa.
focusLost
component.
or vise versa.
key
keyPressed
new state is.
keyCode
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The key code for this event. Used with the keyPressed and
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyReleased
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyTyped
otherwise.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
mouse
mouseClicked

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
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mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
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mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
Customizers
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Examples
Recipe Selector List
General
Description
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A component that is added to Ignition windows to select recipes in a scrollable list. This is
just one method of selecting a recipe for a production line, cell, cell group or location. For
more information on the other methods see the Selecting Recipes section. The Recipe
Selector List component is automatically updated when recipes are added, removed, etc.
The current recipe selected is also automatically updated if the recipe changes from a
different source.
To select a recipe for a production item, the user can right click on a recipe then select the
Select Recipe menu item. To cancel a recipe, right click on the selected recipe then select
the Cancel Recipe menu item. This component also supports additional menu item to be
added by using the User Menu Items property and the userMenuItemClicked event.
Properties

Type
Read Only readOnly Behavior Boolean If true, then user cannot

select or cancel recipes.
Item Path itemPath Data String The path of the

production item.
Recipe recipeNameFilter Data String Optionally, limit

Name Filter changelog results to
recipe name.
Selected selectedIconPath Appearance String The relative path of the

Icon Path selected icon image.
Icon-Text iconTextGap Appearance int The space.

Spacing
Scroll Bar scrollBarWidth Appearance int The width of the scroll

Width bars. If zero, use the
system default scroll
bar width.
userMenuItems Behavior DataSet
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Type
User Menu A dataset that stores

Items user menu items.
Selected selectedRecipeName Data String The name of the

Recipe currently selected
Name recipe.
Styles styles Appearance DataSet Contains the

component's styles.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
focus
focusGained
tabs over to it.
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or vise versa.
focusLost
component.
or vise versa.
key
keyPressed
new state is.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
keyReleased
otherwise.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
keyTyped
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouse
mouseClicked
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
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mouseMotion
mouseDragged

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

mouse event.
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mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
Customizers
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Examples
Recipe Variance Viewer
General
Description
A component that is added to Ignition windows to display recipe variances in a table. This
is just one method of viewing a recipe variances and for more information on the other
methods see the Variance Monitoring section. The Recipe Variance Viewer is
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automatically updated when live recipe value variances are detected by the Recipe /
Changeover Module. The Show Full Details property will cause the initial values when the
recipe was selected, to also be included. This component simplifies displaying recipe
variances by handling all of the backend database queries based on the property settings
of the component.
Properties

Type
Recipe Name recipeNameFilter Data String Optionally, limit

Filter recipe variance
results to a recipe
name.
Sub Recipe subRecipeNameFilter Data String Optionally, limit

Name Filter recipe variance
results to a sub
recipe name.
Item Path itemPathFilter Data String Optionally, limit

results to a
production item
path.
Value Name recipeValueNameFilter Data String Optionally, limit

results to recipe
value name.
Recipe recipeTrackingUUID Data String

TrackingUUID
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Type
Optionally, limit
recipe variance
results to recipe
trackingUUID.
Show Full showFullDetails Data Boolean If true, show initial

Details recipe values and
any changes, else
only show
deviations from the
initial recipe values.

table.
Header Font headerFont Appearance Font Font of the table's

header text.

Foreground color of the table's
Color header.
Row rowSelectionAllowed boolean boolean This flag is used in

Selection conjunction with the
Allowed Column Selection
Allowed flag to
determine whether
not whole-rows,
whole-columns, or
both.

visible.
Resizing resizingAllowed Behavior boolean

Allowed
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Type
Whether or not the

user is allowed to
resize table
headers or not.

row, in pixels.

colored if
background mode
is 'Alternating'.

cell.

cell.


easier to read.


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Type
Selected Row selectedRow Data int The index of the

first selected row,
or -1 if none.
Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
mouse
mouseClicked
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseEntered

mouse event.

mouse event.
popupTrigger
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseExited

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
mousePressed

mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseReleased
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMotion
mouseDragged
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mouse event.

mouse event.
otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
mouseMoved

mouse event.

mouse event.
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otherwise.
otherwise.
otherwise.
propertyChange
propertyChange

Customizers
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Table Customizer
Table Customizer manages the data entered into the Recipe Variance Viewer.
Examples
9.5.6 InstrumentInterface Components

This section is a reference for all of the components that come with the Instrument Interface
Module. The components are displayed during design time, but are not visible during runtime.
There are two types of components:
1. File Monitor
2. Serial Controller
File Monitor handles the functions for reading data in files, and Serial Controller handles the
functions for device communications.
File Monitor Controller
General
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Not intended for very large files. Parsed Files are loaded into memory.
Description
An invisible component that handles detecting, reading and parsing functions to provide
reading data in files. The term invisible component means that this component appears
during design time, but is not visible during runtime.
Info
In design time, the last raw data read from a file can be sent to the selected template
defined by the Instrument Interface Name by right clicking on the component in the
Ignition designer and selecting the Send to Template menu item. This will also select
and display the template and replace the existing textual data with the last raw data
read.
If the Enable Monitoring property is selected and the designer is preview mode or
client has the window open that contains a file monitor component, this component will
actively look for files to process. The files that it will process are specified by the File
Path property and can contain wildcard characters.
This component will perform a test lock on the file prior to processing to insure that
writing to the file is complete. This prevents processing a file before it is ready. This is
an important feature, if processing of a file starts and data is still being written to the
file it will wither cause errors or incomplete data will be processed.
Properties
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Type
Move To moveToDirectoryPath File Path String If After Processing

Directory Config Handling is set to
Path Move File, the
directory to move
processed file to.
Instrument instrumentInterfaceName Monitor String The name of the

Interface File instrument interface
Name Config configuration name to
use.
File Name fileNameDateFormat Monitor String The date format used

Date File when determining the
Format Config order to process files.
Encoding encoding Monitor String Character encoding.

File
Config
Enable enableMonitoring Monitor Boolean If true, presents of

Monitoring File files will be monitored.
Config
Monitor monitorRate Monitor int Interval in

Rate File milliseconds to
Config monitor file existence.
Last File lastFileReadAt Status DateTime Date and time the last
Read At file was read at.
Last File lastFileProcessed Status String Name and path of the

Processed last file processed.
Error errorMessage Status String Error message.

Message
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Scripting Functions
read
Description
Check existence of and process one files. If multiple files exist only one file is processed
because the ParseResults are returned.
Parameters
None
Return
ParseResults - Returns a ParseResults object containing all the values that were parsed
from the raw data. See ParseResults object reference for more information about reading
values from the ParseResults object.
Scope
Client
read(fileName)
Description
Check existence of and process one files. If multiple files exist only one file is processed
because the ParseResults are returned.
Parameters
String fileName - File path to file to process if it exists.
Return
ParseResults - Returns a ParseResults object containing all the values that were parsed
from the raw data. See ParseResults object reference for more information about reading
values from the ParseResults object.
Scope
Client
parseText(template, text)
Description
Parses the given text by using the template of templateName.
Parameters
String templateName - The template to use for parsing the text.
String text - The text to be parsed.
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Return
ParseResults See ParseResults object for information about accessing parsed values
contained in the parse results.
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
monitorFile
onError
Is fired when an error occurs during reading file contents. The errorMessage property can
be read to get the error message.
errorMessage Is fired when an error occurs on the the serial communication port. The
errorMessage property can be read to get the error message.
parse
onBeforeParse
Is fired before raw data is sent to the parsing engine to be parsed. This provides a method
for the raw data to be modified before being parsed. It can be useful to remove unwanted
characters or merging more data into the raw data before parsing.
data Modified data to send to the parsing engine.
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onAfterParse
Is fired after the raw data has been parsed.
parseResults Object containing all the values that were parsed from the raw data.
data Parsed data.
Code Snippets
parseResults = event.getParseResults()
if parseResults.isValid():
event.source.parent.getComponent('LabelDate').text = str(parse
Results.getValue("Date"))
event.source.parent.getComponent('LabelTime').text = str(parse
Results.getValue("Time"))
event.source.parent.getComponent('LabelSampleNo').text = str(p
arseResults.getValue("Sample No"))
event.source.parent.getComponent('LabelAlcohol').text = str(pa
rseResults.getValue("Alcohol"))
event.source.parent.getComponent('LabelDensity').text = str(pa
rseResults.getValue("Density"))
event.source.parent.getComponent('LabelCalories').text = str(p
arseResults.getValue("Calories"))
Customizers
Example 1
File monitor component can be used to move a file to a specific location. For this, first give
the current location of the file in the File Path property of the component. Now specify the
destination location in Move To Directory Path property.
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Property Name Value
File Path C:\Users\sarah\Downloads\aaa.txt
Move To Directory Path C:\Users\sarah\Desktop\
File Processing Priority 0
After Processing Handling 1
Example 2
File monitor component can be used to parse a file.

For this, right click on the component and hit scripting. Select the OnAfterParse event
handler and click on the Script Editor tab. Copy the following script so that the contents
inside the parsed text file is rendered with the label component.
result = event.getParseResults()
title = result.getValue('PositionModeBox')
timeStamp = result.getValue('DateLabel')
scaleID = result.getValue('ScaleLabel')
event.source.parent.getComponent('Label').text = str(title)
event.source.parent.getComponent('Label 1').text = str(scaleID)
event.source.parent.getComponent('Label 2').text = str(timeStam
p)
In the preview mode, the Ignition designer appears as the following.
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In design time, the last raw data read from a file can be sent to the selected template defined
by the Instrument Interface Name by right clicking on the component in the Ignition designer
and selecting the Send to Template menu item. This will also select and display the template
and replace the existing textual data with the last raw data read.
If the Enable Monitoring property is selected and the designer is preview mode or client has the
window open that contains a file monitor component, this component will actively look for files
to process. The files that it will process are specified by the File Path property and can contain
wildcard characters.
Serial Controller
General
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Description
An invisible component that handles serial communications and parsing functions to

provide instrument device communications. The term invisible component means that this
component appears during design time, but is not visible during runtime. The serial
component helps to send and receive information from RS-232 devices.
In design time, the last raw data received from the communication port can be sent to the
selected template defined by the Instrument Interface Name by right clicking on the
component in the Ignition designer and selecting the Send to Template menu item. This
will also select and display the template and replace the existing textual data with the last
raw data received.
In run time, if the Instrument Interface Name property is set, raw data received from the
serial communications port will be sent to the parsing engine on the gateway to be parsed.
The template used to parse the raw data is named the same as the value of the Instrument
Interface Name property.
Properties

Type
Port portName Port String The name of the

Config system serial port to
use.
Baud Rate baudRate Port int Serial

Config communication
baud rate.
Auto Open autoOpen Port Boolean If true, automatically

Port Config open the serial port.
Instrument instrumentInterfaceName Port String The name of the

Interface Config instrument interface
Name configuration name
to use.
clearBufferBeforeSend Boolean
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Type
Clear Buffer Port Clear the receive

Before Send Config buffer before
sending data.
Correct correctCRLF Port Boolean Coorect any

CRLF Config combination of end
of line characters to
carriage return.
Default Read defaultReadTimeout Port int The default number

Timeout Config of milliseconds to
wait while reading.
Encoding encoding Request String Character encoding.

Handling
Unsolicited unsolicitedRequests Request Boolean If true, accept

Requests Handling unsolicited requests
from the device.
Enable enablePolledRequests Request Boolean If true, requests are

Polled Handling made at a fixed
Requests timed interval.
Polling Rate pollingRate Request int Interval in

Handling milliseconds to issue
poll request.
Enable enableCapture Logging Boolean If true, write all

Capture received and sent
data to a capture
file.
Capture File captureFilePath Logging String The file path on the

Path local computer to
create the capture
file.
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Serial serialModuleLoaded Port Boolean If true, the serial

Module Status module has been
Loaded installed and is
loaded.
Serial Port serialPortOpen Port Boolean If true, the serial port

Open Status is open.
Last Data lastDataSentAt Port DateTime Date and time of last

Sent At Status data transmission.
Last Data lastDataReceivedAt Port DateTime Date and time of last

Received At Status data received.
Error errorMessage Port String Error message.

Message Status
Scripting
Scripting Functions
openPort
Description
Attempts to open the port. If an error occurs the errorMessage property will be set and
an exception will be thrown.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
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closePort
Description
Attempts to close the port. If an error occurs the errorMessage property will be set and
an exception will be thrown.
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
writeString
Description
Write value of the text parameter to the communication port. If an error occurs the
errorMessage property will be set and an exception will be thrown.
Parameters
String text - The text to write to the port.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
writeBytes
Description
Write value of the data parameter to the communication port. If an error occurs the
Parameters
byte[] - The byte array to write to the port.
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
readString
Description
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Reads and returns string data from the communication port. If an error occurs the
errorMessage property will be set and an exception will be thrown. If no data is
received within the default timeout setting, then an empty string will be returned.
Parameters
None
Return
String data - The data read from the port.
Scope
Client
readString(timeout)
Description
Reads and returns string data from the communication port. If an error occurs the
errorMessage property will be set and an exception will be thrown. If no data is
received within the value specified in the timeout parameter, then an empty string will
be returned.
Parameters
Integer timeout - The time in milliseconds to wait for a response from the port.
Return
String data - The data read from the port.
Scope
Client
readBytes(count)
Description
Reads and returns byte array data from the communication port. If an error occurs the
errorMessage property will be set and an exception will be thrown. If the number of
characters specified by the count parameter are not received within the default timeout
setting, then any characters received will be returned.
Parameters
Integer count - The number of bytes to read from the port.
Return
byte[ ] The data read from the port.
Scope
Client
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readBytes(count, timeout)
Description
Reads and returns byte array data from the communication port. If an error occurs the
errorMessage property will be set and an exception will be thrown. If the number of
characters specified by the count parameter are not received within the value specified
in the timeout parameter, then any characters received will be returned.
Parameters
Integer count - The number of bytes to read from the port.
Return
Scope
Client
readUntil(delimiter, includeDelimiter)
Description
Reads and returns string data from the communication port up until the character
specified by the delimiter parameter. If an error occurs the errorMessage property will
be set and an exception will be thrown. If the delimiter character is not received within
the default timeout setting, then any characters received will be returned.
Parameters
Char delimiter - The delimiter to read until.
Return
Boolean includeDelimiter - If true the delimiter will be included in the return value.
Scope
Client
readUntil(delimiter, includeDelimiter, timeout)
Description
Reads and returns string data from the communication port up until the character
specified by the delimiter parameter. If an error occurs the errorMessage property will
be set and an exception will be thrown. If the delimiter character is not received within
the value specified in the timeout parameter, then any characters received will be
returned.
Parameters
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Char delimiter - The delimiter to read until.

Boolean includeDelimiter - If true the delimiter will be included in the return.
Return
Scope
Client
clearBuffer
Description
Clear all data existing in the communication port receive buffer. If an error occurs the
Parameters
None
Return
Nothing
Scope
Client
isSerialSupported
Description
Determines if the client serial module is loaded and available to be used with this
component.
Parameters
None
Return
Boolean True if serial support is available.
Scope
Client
parseText
Description
Parses the given text by using the template of templateName.
Parameters
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String templateName - The template to use for parsing the text.

String text - The text to be parsed.
Return
ParseResults - A ParseResults object (see ParseResults object for information about
accessing parsed values contained in the parse results.)
Scope
Client
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
parse
onBeforeParse
Is fired before raw data is sent to the parsing engine to be parsed. This provides a
method for the raw data to be modified before being parsed. It can be useful to
remove unwanted characters or merging more data into the raw data before parsing.
data Modified data to send to the parsing engine.
onAfterParse
Is fired after the raw data has been parsed.
parseResults Object containing all the values that were parsed from the raw data.
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data Parsed data.
Code Snippet
if results != None and results.isRequiredValid():
reading = results.getValue("reading")
event.source.parent.getComponent('Numeric Text Field').
doubleValue = reading.getValue()
event.source.parent.getComponent('Sample Entry').
populateMeasurement("Viscosity", reading.getValue(), 1)
else:
system.gui.messageBox("Error reading value from
instrument.")
serialPort
onOpen
Is fired when the serial communication port is opened.
errorMessage Is fired when an error occurs on the the serial communication port.
The errorMessage property can be read to get the error message.
stringData The string data read from the port.
byteData The byte data read from the port.
onClose
Is fired when the serial communication port is closed.
errorMessage
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Is fired when an error occurs on the the serial communication port.

onSend
Is fired when data has been sent to the port.
byteData The string data read from the port.
onReceive
Is fired when data has been received from the serial communication port.
onPoll
Is fired when the serial communications port has been polled for data .
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onError
Is fired when an error occurs on the the serial communication port. The errorMessage
property can be read to get the error message.
Customizers
Examples
9.5.7 BarcodeScanner Components

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9.5.7 BarcodeScanner Components
BarcodeScanner
General
Barcode Detection and Decoding
Description
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An invisible component that listens for barcode input received via a keyboard interface.
The term invisible component means that this component appears during design time, but
is not visible during runtime.
There are over 100 barcode patterns predefined to support the most common and GS1
international standards. All the patterns are customizable and can be enabled as required.
Multiple components can be used on the same window to detect different types of
barcodes.
The component listens to keystrokes based on a defined preamble and an optional post
amble specification, then decodes the raw barcode using regular expression patterns and
passes the results to a script event. The component is designed to work in the background
and allow scripting to process the results of the barcode content, such as auto fill fields or
update information.
Info
This component when enabled will listen for barcode input only on Stage or Published
clients. It doesn't activate in the designer's preview mode.
Properties

Type
Barcode patternConfiguration Barcode DataSet The set of Regex barcode

Pattern patterns to search for a
Configuration match.
Decode decodeMethod Barcode int Determines if the

Method decoding of the barcode
does a single-pass or
consume search method
for matching patterns.
Preamble preamble Barcode String A character, string, or

regex unicode value
representing the
preamble pattern.
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Type
Postamble postamble Barcode String A character, string, or

regex unicode value
representing the
postamble pattern.
Separator separator Barcode String A character, string, or

regex unicode value
representing the barcode
group separator pattern.
Read readTimeout Barcode int The pause timeout

Timeout between keystrokes to
check for a barcode scan.
Barcode Dataset viewer
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Scripting
Scripting Functions
Extension Functions
Event Handlers
barcode
onBarcodeReceived
Is fired after the component decodes a raw barcode. It is passed a BarcodeEvent
object that contains the results of the decoding, any error message, and the raw
barcode.
results Decoded barcode results that matched the patterns given.
Example 1
Sample #1 onBarcodeReceived event script:

#Sample Use of the Python Dictionary method to get barcode
values from a single-pass #decode method
results = event.toDict() # converts Java
hashtable to Python dictionary
#Sample method to print out all result values
for key, value in results.items():
print(key, value)
#Look for an error message and display it to text box
if event.hasErrorMessage():
event.source.parent.getComponent('txtError').text = event.
getErrorMessage()
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system.util.beep()
else:
#Update screen components from decode results
if 'GTIN-12' in results:
event.source.parent.getComponent('txtUPC').text =
results['GTIN-12'][0]
Example 2
Sample #2 onBarcodeReceived event script:

# get results using Java Hashtable
results = event.getResults()
if event.hasErrorMessage():
event.source.parent.getComponent('txtError').text = event.
getErrorMessage()
system.util.beep()
if results.containsKey('GS1-01'):
event.source.parent.getComponent('txtGTIN').text = results.
get('GS1-01').get(1)
event.source.parent.getComponent('txtBatchLot').text =
results.get('GS1-10').get(1)
event.source.parent.getComponent('calUseBy').date = event.
GS1ConvertToDate(results.get('GS1-17').get(1))
event.source.parent.getComponent('numNetWeight').
floatValue = event.GS1ConvertToFloat(results.get('GS1-310').
get(2), results.get('GS1-310').get(1))
event.source.parent.getComponent('numAmount').doubleValue =
event.GS1ConvertToDouble(results.get('GS1-390').get(2),
results.get('GS1-390').get(1))
if event.hasUnmatched:
event.source.parent.getComponent('txtOutput').text = event.
getUnmatched()
Customizers
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Examples
9.6 Objects
Objects are at the heart of the Sepasoft Product Suite. They provide the methods and attributes
that all our components interact with to create production schedules, start runs, enforce
production control and analyze production results.
We have objects for each of the products as well as some objects that are common across all
products. In future releases, almost all products will be based on the MES objects.
9.6.1 Object UUIDs

Each MES object and even other properties or data has to be uniquely identified. The typically
method of doing this is to use an identification number generated by the database, which an
integer, starting at 1 and increasing over time. But, this method becomes a problem when data
from multiple systems, that each have their own database that are generating identification
numbers, is push up to an enterprise or higher level system. In the database of the enterprise
or higher level system, the identification numbers will have duplicates which causes
inconsistencies of historical data.
For this reason, the Sepasoft MES system uses Universally Unique Identifiers (UUID). A UUID
represents a 128-bit value that enables distributed systems to uniquely identify information
without significant central coordination. Information identified with a UUID can therefore be
combined into a single database without needing to be concerned about duplicates.
Even though true UUIDs are a data type of their own, all UUID values within the Sepasoft MES
modules are strings.
Sample UUID value: 5253ccae-47b4-4dc2-954f-900ffa8636eb
Mentally, it is hard to keep track of the full UUID value, so usually the last 3 or 4 digits
will be unique and is easier to keep track in ones head.
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9.6.2 MES Objects

At the core of the MES modules, objects are used extensively. Some are based on the ISA-95
standard and others are in addition to the ISA-95 standard. Collectively, we refer to all these
objects as MES Objects. An object can represent material, equipment, task, etc. There are
some properties, events and methods that are common across all objects. In addition to the
common properties, events and methods, there are additional properties, events and methods
based on the type of MES Object.
Today, the MES Objects are used by the Track & Trace and OEE 2.0 modules. In
future releases, all other MES modules will also be based on the MES Objects.
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ISA-95 Object Model Inter-Relationships

The MES Objects are divided into four categories, Resource, Definition, Request and
Response. These objects are all derived from the AbstractMESObject , inheriting its methods
and properties as well as adding their own.
Resource Objects represent equipment, material or personnel items that are required
for production tasks.
Definition Objects represent the definition of tasks that are carried out during
production.
Request objects represent scheduled production tasks
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Response objects represent the actual production results.
There is a MES Object Link object . This is a light-weight object that acts like a reference to the
full MES object, but only contains some general information. Consider using this when
populating dropdowns or lists to reduce unneeded overhead.
Both the AbstractMESObject and the MES Object Link object s have a getMESObjectType()
function that returns the type of an MES object . The MES Object Types object has the
following helpful functions when working with MES Objects .
Object Functions
ISA-95 does not define object functions (or methods), but the MES modules extend these
objects with functions to make common tasks easier. There are common functions that are
available on all MES objects and then each MES object type may have additional functions.
The additional functions are appropriate for the type of MES object.
An example of an object function that is common across all MES object is
addCustomProperty(). An example of a object function that is specific for one type of MES
object is setMaterial(). The setMaterial() function is only appropriate for a response segment
type of MES object.
The Object model diagram in the Object Types section provides a quick view on which
functions each object provides and which functions are inherited. Detailed information
regarding the functions themselves can be found under the specific object in the Object Types
section.
Scripting Functions
Scripting functions are provided through the system.mes namespace and can be found under
Scripting Functions.
Object Events
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Object Events
Each of the different MES Object Types have events that are fired during the life cycle of the
object. All MES object types support the New event that is run every time a new instance is
created. This is great place to add custom properties for a given MES Object Type every time a
new one is created. Depending on the type of MES object, there may be additional events that
are fired. For example, the Material Lot MES object has an event that is run every time a new
lot number is generated.
Events can be viewed and edited from the ProductionModel section of the Ignition Designer.
Whenever an event is fired, an MES Script Event object is passed to the event. You can use
this object to get information about the event and the object.
Event Types
There are two types of MES Object events, System events and Custom events.
System events are provided by default and cannot be deleted. A listing of all System Events is
provided below. Custom Events can be created by right-clicking in the MES Events table and
selecting 'New'.
For both System and custom events, custom scripts can be added to alter what happens when
these event are triggered. This is also done in the ProductionModel section of the Ignition
Designer.
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List of System Events
MES Object Type Event Description
Equipment New The event is fired when a new instance of

this MES object is created
MaterialClass New The event is fired when a new instance of

MaterialDef New The event is fired when a new instance of

MaterialLot New The event is fired when a new instance of

MaterialLot CreateLotNumber The event is fired when a Material Lot

auto creates a new lot number. This event
can be used to generate a uniquely
patterned or sequenced lot number
MaterialLot EvaluateLotStatus The event is fired when a Material Lot is

being finalized in a segment operation
with a quantity and/or status change
MaterialSubLot New The event is fired when a new instance of

MaterialSubLot CreateSerialNumber The event is fired when a Material Sub Lot

auto creates a new serial number. This
event can be used to generate a uniquely
patterned or sequenced serial number
OperationsDefinition New The event is fired when a new instance of

OperationsRequest New The event is fired when a new instance of

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OperationsRequest BeforeAutoStart The event is fired before the automatic

start of a scheduled Operations Request
OperationsRequest BeginSchedule The event is fired before the requested

operation is scheduled
OperationsRequest EndSchedule The event is fired after the requested

operation has been scheduled
OperationsRequest ScheduleDelay The event is fired to give notification that

an operation is delayed
OperationsResponse New The event is fired when a new instance of

OperationsSchedule New The event is fired when a new instance of

OperationsSchedule BeginSchedule The event is fired when an Operations

Schedule has begun
OperationsSchedule EndSchedule The event is fired when an Operations

Schedule has ended
OperationsSchedule UpdateProgress The event is fired during the update

progress of an Operations Schedule.
Update Event and Update Event Interval
properties of the MES Object define when
this event fires
Person New The event is fired when a new instance of

PersonnelClass New The event is fired when a new instance of

ProcessSegment New
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The event is fired when a new instance of

RequestSegment New The event is fired when a new instance of

RequestSegment Schedule The Schedule Request Segment event is

fired when a Request Segment is begin
scheduled. This script must determine the
begin date time and end date time of the
request segment
ResponseEquipment New The event is fired when a new instance of

ResponseMaterialClass New The event is fired when a new instance of

ResponsematerialDef New The event is fired when a new instance of

ResponsePerson New The event is fired when a new instance of

ResponsePersonnelClass New The event is fired when a new instance of

ResponseSegment New The event is fired when a new instance of

ResponseSegment BeforeAutoBegin The event is fired before the automatic

begin of a Response Segment
ResponseSegment BeforeAutoEnd The event is fired before the automatic

end of a Response Segment
ResponseSegment BeginTrace
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The event is fired when a trace of the

Response Segment is started
ResponseSegment EndTrace The event is fired when a trace of the

Response Segment is ended
ResponseSegment SetRecipe The event is fired when a recipe is set on

the Response Segment
ResponseSegment UpdateProgress The event is fired during the update

progress of a Response Segment. Update
Event and Update Event Interval
properties of the MES Object define when
this event fires
Adding Custom Scripts

Custom scripts can be added to change the standard behavior of system events and add
functionality when custom events are triggered. This is also done in the ProductionModel
section of the Ignition Designer by right-clicking on the event and selecting 'Edit'.
Customizing a New Event

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Customizing a New Event

The New system event runs every time a new MES object is created. It can be used to add
custom properties to the newly created object or to perform other tasks.
Add Custom Property to New MES Object Example
#Get the object associated with the event

obj = event.getMESObject()
#Read the parameter passed in to the event

kind = event.getParameters().get('Kind')
#Based on the kind parameter value, add the appropriate custom

property to the MES object.
if kind == 'Bulk':
obj.addCustomProperty('Avg Width', 'Float4', 'Average Part
Width', 'mm', True, False)
elif kind == 'Single':
obj.addCustomProperty('Actual Width', 'Float4', 'Actual Part
Width', 'mm', True, False)
If no script is entered, then the default handler will be executed. To execute the default handler
from within the script entered here, add a script line:
Add Custom Property and run defaultHandler
#Add custom property when a new instance of a MaterialDef object

is created.
obj.addCustomProperty('Width', 'Int4', 'Part Width', 'mm', True, F
alse)
event.runDefaultHandler()
Adding Custom Event

Custom Events can be created by right-clicking in the MES Events table in the
ProductionModel section of the Ignition Designer and selecting 'New'.
The code block below shows how to generate a Custom event using the system.mes.
executeMESEvent function.
Executing a Custom MES Event
#Load an MES object. In this case it is a MaterialLot object.
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mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('VIN 3344', 'MaterialLot')
if mesObject != None:
#Create parameters to send to the custom event.
#Not required if no values are being passed to the custom
event
params = system.mes.object.parameters.create() #Creates an
MESObjectEventParameters object
params.put('Kind', 'Dressing')
#Add as many parameters as needed
#Execute the custom event

system.mes.executeMESEvent(mesObject, 'Set Material Lot Props'
, params)
References
MES Script Event
MES Object Event Parameters
system.mes.executeMESEvent
Object Properties
Properties are broken into three different categories. The first are core properties and follow
closely to what the ISA-95 standard defines each object should support. The ISA-95 standard
refers to these as attributes, but the Track and Trace module uses the term "core properties" to
keep consistent with terminology already used in Ignition.
Next are custom properties, and the ISA-95 standards simply refers to these as properties.
Again, the term is consistent with the existing "custom properties" term already being used in
Ignition.
And last, there are complex properties. Complex properties are not defined explicitly in the ISA-
95 standard, but are inferred when defining resources needed for an operation and other
aggregate lists.
Complex Properties
Complex properties are predefined and vary based on the type of MES object. In general, they
are named complex properties because they have a number of members and there can be
multiple instances for a given complex property type. A Process Segment to mix dressing will
have multiple material references. Each one will be an instance of a Material complex property.
Even more complex is the Lot complex property used by the Response Segment for mixing
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dressing, because there will be multiple lots for each input material each with their own
complex property base name. Then, if an input material lot is used up during production and
switched over to another input lot, then there will be multiple instances for the same input lot
reference.
An example will help clarify this concept. If we are mixing dressing which requires vinegar that
is coming from Lot 123 in vinegar tank 1, then there will be an instance of a Lot complex
property for it. This complex property has a name to reference it by, and in this example we will
call it "Ingredient Vinegar". Then during production of mixing dressing, we run out of vinegar in
tank 1 and we switch over to vinegar tank 2. Vinegar tank 2 contains Lot 234 so there will be
another Lot complex property for it with the same name "Ingredient Vinegar". Now there are
two Lot complex properties that are referenced by the same name "Ingredient Vinegar". Behind
the scenes, the names are modified with a post fix. As a result the Lot complex property for Lot
123 will be named "Ingredient Vinegar-1" and the one for Lot 234 will be named "Ingredient
Vinegar-2". This is referred to as extended naming. Each will hold complete details of when the
lot start and when it finished, quantity, etc.
Refer to the Process Segment, Operations Definition, Operations Segment, Operations
Response. and Response Segment for more details about the different types of complex
properties.
Add Complex Property
Code Snippet
#Create and add complex property using script

#Create a new process segment
seg = system.mes.createMESObject('ProcessSegment')
#Create a new material reference complex property

materialProp = mesObject.createComplexProperty('Material', 'Vinega
r')
#Add the new material reference complex property to the new

segment
seg.addComplexProperty(materialProp)
#Do more stuff...
#Save the new object

system.mes.saveMESObject(seg)
Code Snippet
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#Read all complex properties and print them

#Read process segment MES object named Mix Dressing
mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('Mix Dressing', 'ProcessSegme
nt')
#Get all available complex property types and cycle through them
list = mesObject.getComplexPropertyTypeNames()
for i in range(list.size()):
complexPropType = list.get(i)
#Get the number of entries for the current complex property

type and cycle through them and print the name
cnt = mesObject.getComplexPropertyCount(complexPropType)
for j in range(cnt):
complexProp = mesObject.getComplexProperty
(complexPropType, j)
print complexProp.getName()
Core Properties
The base AbstractMESObject object provides common core properties that are passed on to
each of specific MES objects types. Each specific MES object can have additional core
properties.
Core Properties common to all MES Objects
Setting _ Type Description

Name
name read This is the name of the MES object. This name is used when
only referencing the object. It must be a unique name meaning that no other
MES object of it's type can have the same name.
UUID read This will contain the Universally Unique Identifier for each instance of a
only MES object.
enabled write This property will be set to true when the MES object is active and
only usable. When MES objects are deleted they are still retained in the
database and the Enabled setting is set to false. This is done to
maintain past traceability information.
description read- An optional settings to give more details for a MES Object.
only
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The values of the core properties are accessed using the getPropertyValue() and
setPropertyValue() functions of the AbstractMESObject object.
Examples
Read Object UUID Snippet
#Get MES object UUID example:

mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject("Vinegar", "MaterialClass")
print mesObject.getPropertyValue('UUID')
Set Object Name Snippet
#Set MES object name example:

mesObject.setPropertyValue('Name', 'MyNewObjectName')
Custom Properties
Custom properties are added to any MES object by using the MES object editor component or
by using script functions.
Custom properties can be nested, meaning a custom property can be added to a custom
property. This allows defining a structure to custom properties where Width, Height and Depth
custom properties can be add beneath Dimension custom property.
Custom properties have a production visible option that will show the property in the MES
Property Value Editor component. This provides a method to keep custom properties hidden
and not show then to operators or other end users. If the custom property is visible to the end
users, the required options will make sure a value is entered before ending an operation.
Adding / editing custom property using the MES Object Editor

The MES Object Editor component has built-in support to add custom properties to any of the
MES object types. The only MES object types that custom properties cannot be added using
the MES Object Editor Component are ones not configured using the MES Object Editor.
These include MES objects like MaterialLot, MaterialSublot, OperationsResponse and
ResponseSegment, because they are only used during production and not used to define
resources or operations.
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Code Snippet
#Read custom property from MES object.
#Load the material class object named Vinegar.

#Print value of custom property pH

print mesObject.getPropertyValue('pH')
Code Snippet
#Add new custom property to MES object.
#Load the material class object named Vinegar.

mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('Vinegar', 'MaterialClass')
#Add a new custom property named pH.

mesObject.addCustomProperty('pH', 'Float8')
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#Set the value of pH to 5.1

mesObject.setPropertyValue('pH', 5.1)
Code Snippet
#Add new custom property to MES object.
#Load the material class object named Mounting Plate.

mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('Mounting Plate', 'MaterialDe
f')
#Add a new custom property named Width.

mesObject.addCustomProperty('Width', 'Float8', 'Width of mounting
plate', 'mm', True, True)
Info
See the custom property section of the AbstractMESObject reference for all of the
custom property functions.
Object Types
There are many different types of MES objects in the Sepasoft MES Module, all of which are
inherited from the AbstractMESObject . Many of the scripting functions and properties refer to
the common AbstractMESObject . The image below shows the MES Objects properties,
methods and events. As all objects inherit from the AbstractMESObject , they all will have the
Name property and the addCustomProperty() method.
As an example, the Equipment Object has an EquipmentPath property and a
getEquipmentPath() method in addition to those properties and methods inherited from the
AbstractMESObject .
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MESObjectTypes
There is a MESObjectTypes object has some helpful functions when working with MES Objects
. Both the AbstractMESObject and the MES Object Link object s have a getMESObjectType()
function that returns the type of an MES object .
The code below shows how to determine the specific MES object type using the
getMESObjectType() method on the object.
Get MES Object Type
#This code snippet will print the names of MES object types.
filter = system.mes.object.filter.createFilter()
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('Receive Turkeys')
list = system.mes.searchMESObjects(filter)
for ndx in range(list.size()):
mesObject = list.get(ndx)
print mesObject.getMESObjectType().getDisplayName()
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AbstractMESComplexProperty
An AbstractMESComplexProperty object is used as a base object for Material Resource
Property, Personnel Resource Property, Equipment Resource Property (which are detailed in
Process Segment reference), the Segment Dependency Property (which is detailed in the
Operations Definition reference) and the Lot Reference Property (which is detailed in the
Response Segment reference).
The complex property script functions return an AbstractMESComplexProperty object. This is
done because duplicate functions would have to be implemented for Material Resource
Property, Personnel Resource Property, etc. reference type.
Code Snippet
#Read Complex Property Value Example:

mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('Unload Vinegar', 'ProcessSeg
ment')
matRef = mesObject.getComplexProperty('Material', 'Raw Material')
print matRef.getValue('MaterialUse')
Output
Out
Complex properties have various values of various data types. For the specific value names
see:
Process Segment for details about Material Resource Property, Personnel Resource
Property and Equipment Resource Property.
Operations Definition for details about Segment Dependency.
Operations Response for details about Lot.
getBaseName
Complex properties that use extended naming have an associated base name and a number
following it. This is used with Lot Reference Property that the Response Segment uses. Each
time a lot reference is created it is named the base name with an extension added to it.
For example:
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If balsamic vinegar is being unloaded and the tank it is being stored in fills up before the truck is
fully unloaded. When it is switched to another storage tank a new lot reference is created. If the
name of the material reference in the Process Segment is named Vinegar, then the first lot
reference is named Vinegar-1 for the first storage tank and the second is Vinegar-2 for the
second storage tank.
Description
Get the base name for the complex property.
Syntax
getBaseName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String baseName - The base name for the complex property.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code snippet prints the base name for the specific
property.
materialProp = seg.createComplexProperty('Material', 'Vinegar')
print materialProp.getBaseName()
Output
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Vinegar
getName
Complex properties that use extended naming have an associated base name and a number
following it. This is used with Lot Reference Property that the Response Segment uses. Each
time a lot reference is created it is named the base name with an extension added to it.
For example:
If balsamic vinegar is being unloaded and the tank it is being stored in fills up before the truck is
fully unloaded. When it is switched to another storage tank a new lot reference is created. If the
name of the material reference in the Process Segment is named Vinegar, then the first lot
reference is named Vinegar-1 for the first storage tank and the second is Vinegar-2 for the
second storage tank.
Description
Get the name for the complex property.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String - The name for the complex property.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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seg = system.mes.createSegment('Receive Steel', '[global]

\Enterprise\Site\Area\Unload Station 1', True)
seg.setMaterial('Steel In', '84000', '[global]
\Enterprise\Site\Receiving\Steel\QC Holding', 'Lot 84000-1', 10
0.0)
cnt = seg.getComplexPropertyCount('ResponseMaterial')
for ndx in range(0, cnt):
prop = seg.getComplexProperty('ResponseMaterial', ndx)
print prop.getName()
seg.begin()
seg = system.mes.getActiveSegment('Enterprise\Site\Area\Unload
Station 1', 'Receive Steel')
seg.setMaterial('Steel In', '84001', '[global]
\Enterprise\Site\Receiving\Steel\QC Holding', 'Lot 84001-1', 10
0.0)
seg.update()
seg = system.mes.getActiveSegment('Enterprise\Site\Area\Unload
Station 1', 'Receive Steel')
cnt = seg.getComplexPropertyCount('ResponseMaterial')
for ndx in range(0, cnt):
prop = seg.getComplexProperty('ResponseMaterial', ndx)
print prop.getName()
Output
Steel In-1
Steel In-2
getValue
Description
Returns the value for the specific property.
Syntax
getValue(valueName)
Parameters
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String valueName - The name of the value to return.

Returns
String - The value as an object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code snippet prints the value for the specific property.
print materialProp.getValue('MaterialProductionSelectable')
Output
True
setValue
Description
Set the value for the specified value name.
Syntax
setValue(valueName, value)
Parameters
String valueName - The name of the value to set.
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Serializable value - The new value. A string value is recommended.

Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
materialProp.setValue('MaterialRatePeriod', 'Sec')
materialProp.setValue('MaterialRate', '74')
#Just to make sure the value is reset.
print materialProp.getValue('MaterialRatePeriod')
##Save the segment to manifest the changes.

system.mes.saveMESObject(seg)
Output
Sec
Trigger Operation Begin Property

This is an extension to the Abstract MES Complex property and it creates a trigger in the
operation segment.
Properties:
getMode()
Description
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Returns the mode of the complex property.
Syntax
getMode()
Parameters
None
Returns
String mode - The mode of this property.
Scope
All
getPrecedingRef()
Description
Gets the preceding reference to this complex property.
Syntax
getPrecedingRef()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectLink - The MES object link to the preceding reference to this complex property.
Scope
All
getPrecedingRefProperty()
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Description
Gets the preceding reference property.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
MESTriggerOperationBeginPrecedingRefProperty - The preceding reference property.
Scope
All
getPrecedingRefType()
Description
Gets the preceding reference type.
Syntax
getPrecedingRefType()
Parameters
None
Returns
String precedingRefType - Type of the preceding reference to this complex property.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
getPrecedingRefUUID()
Description
Gets the preceding reference uuid.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String precedingRefUUID - The uuid corresponding to the preceding reference.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
isAuto()
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Description
Checks whether the auto execute property is set to True.
Syntax
isAuto()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the Begin trigger auto execute property is true and False otherwise.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
isDefault()
Description
Checks whether the default trigger property is set to True.
Syntax
isDefault()
Parameters
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None
Returns
boolean - True if the default trigger property is true and False otherwise.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
isModePrimary()
Description
Checks whether the mode of the property is primary.
Syntax
isModePrimary()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the property mode is primary and False otherwise.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
requiresReference()
Description
Checks whether the property is in reference mode.
Syntax
requiresReference()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the property is in reference mode and False otherwise.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
setAuto(auto)
Description
Sets the auto execute property to a boolean.
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Syntax
setAuto(auto)
Parameters
boolean - True to set the Begin trigger auto execute property to true and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
setDefault(value)
Description
Sets a default value to the complex property.
Syntax
setDefault(value)
Parameters
Boolean value - True to set the default value to True and False otherwise.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
setMode(mode)
Description
Sets the mode of the complex property.
Syntax
setMode(mode)
Parameters
String mode - The mode to set for this property.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPrecedingRef(mesObjectLink)
Description
Sets the preceding reference of this complex property.
Syntax
Parameters
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MESObjectlink mesObjectLink - The MES object link to the preceding reference to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
setPrecedingRefType(precedingRefType)
Description
Sets the preceding reference type.
Syntax
setPrecedingRefType(precedingRefType)
Parameters
String precedingRefType - The type to set for the preceding reference.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
setPrecedingRefUUID(precedingRefUUID)
Description
Sets the preceding reference uuid.
Syntax
Parameters
String precedingRefUUID - The uuid to set for the preceding reference.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Trigger Segment Begin Property

This is an extension to the Abstract MES Complex property and it creates a trigger when the
segment begins.
Properties:
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getMESPropertyID()
Description
Gets the id of the MES property.
Syntax
getMESPropertyID()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESPropertyID - The identifier corresponding to this property.
Scope
All
getPrecedingRef()
Description
Gets the preceding reference to this property.
Syntax
getPrecedingRef()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectLink - The reference of the preceding MES object.
Scope
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All
Description
Sets the preceding reference to this property.
Syntax
Parameters
MES Object Link mesObjectLink - The reference of the preceding MES object to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Gets the uuid of the MES object that precedes this property.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
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String uuid - The uuid corresponding to the object that precedes this property.
Scope
All
Description
Sets the uuid of the MES object that precedes this property.
Syntax
Parameters
String precedingRefUUID - The uuid to set for the preceding MES object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Gets the preceding reference property.
Syntax
Parameters
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None
Returns
MESTriggerOperationBeginPrecedingRefProperty - The preceding reference property.
Scope
All
AbstractMESObject
There are many different types of MES objects in the Sepasoft MES system. All of them are
inherited from the AbstractMESObject. Many of the scripting functions and properties refer to
the commonAbstractMESObject objects. This page details the properties, functions and events
that are common to all objects that are inherited from the AbstractMESObject.

Name
name read- This is the name of the MES object. This name is used when
UUID read- This will contain the Universally Unique Identifier for each instance of a
only MES object.
enabled write- This property will be set to true when the MES object is active and
only
Events
'New' Event
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This event is run every time a new MES object is created. It can be used to add custom
properties or to perform other tasks.
If no script is entered, then the default handler will be executed. To execute the default
handler from within the script entered here, add a script line:
Code Snippet

is created.
alse)
Script Functions
The script functions listed below are available for all MES objects. They are used to simplify
and reduce the number of lines of script for common tasks. An example is adding children,
adding custom properties, changing property values, etc.
All of these script functions require an instance of a MES object. There are a number of
methods to get an instance of an MES object and the code snippets below show just a couple
of them.
Code Snippet
#Get the MES object for a given name and MES object type
obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('Balsamic Vinegar', 'MaterialDef')
Code Snippet
#If a link was returned from another script function, then this
will return the full MES object instance
obj = objLink.getMESObject()
addChild
Description
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MES objects can have children and parents. Depending on the type of MES object
determines the types of children or parents that can be added. For example, a material
class (MESMaterialClass) object can have material definitions (MESMaterialDef) as
children, but material definitions objects cannot have material class objects as children.
Note
When a child is added to an MES object, then a parent reference will be added to the
child behind the scenes. Likewise, when a parent is added to a child, a child reference
will be added to the parent behind the scenes. This insures if integrity of relationships
are maintained.
Method Options
addChild(mesObject)
Description
Add a MES object as a child to another MES object
Syntax
addChild(mesObject)
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesObject - An instance to an MES object. An AbstractMESObject
object is just the generic form of an MES object when the specific type is unknown.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#Get the Screws material class object

matCls = system.mes.loadMESObject('Screws', 'MaterialClass')
#Get the 10-32 NC Screw material definition object
matDef = system.mes.loadMESObject('10-32 NC Screw', 'MaterialDe
f')
#Add the 10-32 NC Screw material definition object as a child
to the Screws material class object
matCls.addChild(matDef)
#Save the changes
system.mes.saveMESObject(matCls)
addChild(mesObjectLink)
Description
Add a MES object link as a child to another MES object.
Syntax
addChild(mesObject)
Parameters
MES Object Link mesObjectLink - A link to an MES object. A MES Object Link holds
identification information to a MES object. This is very efficient when displaying MES
objects in a list and all the MES object details are not needed.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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#Get the Storage Tanks equipment class object

eqCls = system.mes.loadMESObject('Storage Tanks', 'EquipmentCla
ss')
#Get the Tank 1A equipment object from the equipment path
eq = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByEquipmentPath('[global]
\Dressings Inc\California\Raw Materials\Tank Farm\Tank 1A')
#Add the 10-32 NC Screw material definition object as a child
to the Screws material class object
eqCls.addChild(eq)
#Save the changes
system.mes.saveMESObject(eqCls)
addCustomProperty
Description
Custom properties can be added to MES objects or even complex properties (such as a
material, equipment or personnel reference) of an MES object. The addCustomProperty
method can be used to add a custom property directly to a MES object by not specifying a
path to the parent property. To add a custom property as a child of an existing custom
property or to a complex property, the parent path is used to specify the parent.
Each level of the path is separated with a period. This allows for names to be duplicated
provided the path is unique. For example, it is possible for a MES object to have custom
properties "Dimension 1.Wdith" and "Dimension 2.Width"
Method Options
addCustomProperty(name, dataTypeName, description, units, productionVisible, required,

value)
Syntax
addCustomProperty(name, dataTypeName, description, units, productionVisible,

required, value)
Parameters
String name - The name of the custom property to add.
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String dataTypeName - The name of the Ignition data type to make the new custom
property.
String description - The description of the custom property.
String units - The units of the new custom property. This is just for reference.
Boolean productionVisible - The default is false. If True, show the custom property in
various components. If False, it will be hidden and can be used to store values behind the
scenes.
Boolean required - If True, a value must be assigned to the custom property before and
segment is ended.
String value - The value to assign to the custom property after it has been added.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
addCustomProperty(name, dataType, description, units, productionVisible, required)
Syntax
addCustomProperty(name, dataTypeName, description, units, productionVisible,

required)
Parameters
property.
scenes.
segment is ended.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
addCustomProperty(name, dataType)
Syntax
addCustomProperty(name, dataTypeName)
Parameters
property.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
addCustomProperty(parentPath, name, dataType, description, units, productionVisible,

required, value)
Syntax
addCustomProperty(parentPath, name, dataTypeName, description, units,

productionVisible, required, value)
Parameters
String parentPath - The path of the parent to add the custom property to.
property.
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scenes.
segment is ended.
String value - The value to assign to the custom property after it has been added.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
addCustomProperty(parentPath, name, dataType, description, units, productionVisible,

required)
Syntax
addCustomProperty(parentPath, name, dataTypeName, description, units,

productionVisible, required)
Parameters
property.
scenes.
segment is ended.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
addCustomProperty(parentPath, name, dataType)
Syntax
addCustomProperty(parentPath, name, dataTypeName)
Parameters
property.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load a MES object

obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('Box', 'MaterialDef')
#Add Type custom property directly to the MES object

obj.addCustomProperty('Type', 'String')
#Add Dimension custom property directly to the MES object

obj.addCustomProperty('Dimension', 'String', 'Dimension of box'
, '', True, False)
#Add Width custom property to the previous Dimension custom

property and assign a value
obj.addCustomProperty('Dimension', 'Width', 'Int4', 'Width of
box', 'in', True, False, '24')
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#Add Height custom property to the previous Dimension custom

property and assign a value
obj.addCustomProperty('Dimension', 'Height', 'Int4', 'Height
of box', 'in', True, False, '12')
#Type custom property was never assigned a value so None is

returned
print obj.getPropertyValue('Type')
#Remember to save the MES object

system.mes.saveMESObject(obj)
#Width and Height custom properties were assigned values

print obj.getPropertyValue('Dimension.Width')
print obj.getPropertyValue('Dimension.Height')
Output
None
24
12
addParent
Description
Note
When a child is added to an MES object, then a parent reference will be added to the
child behind the scenes. Likewise, when a parent is added to a child, a child reference
will be added to the parent behind the scenes. This insures if integrity of relationships
are maintained.
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Method Options
addParent(mesObject)
Description
Add a MES object as a parent to another MES object
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

f')
#Add the Screws material class object as a parent to the 10-32
NC Screw material definition object
matDef.addParent(matCls)
#Save the changes
system.mes.saveMESObject(matDef)
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addParent(mesObjectLink)
Description
Add a MES object link as a parent to another MES object
Syntax
Parameters
MES Object Link mesObjectLink - A link to an MES object. A MES Object Link holds
identification information to a MES object. This is very efficient when displaying MES
objects in a list and all the MES object details are not needed.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

eq = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByEquipmentPath('[global]
eqCls = system.mes.loadMESObject('Storage Tanks', 'EquipmentCla
ss')
#Add the Screws material class object to the 10-32 NC Screw
material definition object
eq.addChild(eqCls)
#Save the changes
system.mes.saveMESObject(eq)
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createComplexProperty
Description
Create a complex property directly to an MES object by not specifying a path to the parent
property.
Syntax
createComplexProperty(complexPropertyType , name)
Parameters
String complexPropertyType - The type of complex property.
String name - The name of complex property.
Returns
The complex property for the specified type.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
od = system.mes.createMESObject('OperationsDefinition')
#Load the process segment to base the operations segments on

ps = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Material', 'ProcessSegme
nt')
depProp = od.createComplexProperty('SegmentDependency', ps.
getName())
#Derive a new operation segment from the process segment

os = system.mes.deriveMESObject(ps, 'OperationsSegment', True)
depProp.setSegmentRefType('OperationsSegment')
depProp.setSegmentRefUUID(os.getUUID())
print depProp
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Output
{SegmentRef=Operations Segment, , SegmentRefUUID=cfabeb4a-0b2d-

4e43-91a8-1258d8b41e32, SegmentRefType=OperationsSegment,
SegmentDependencyType=null, SegmentDependencyFactor=null,
SegmentDependencyFactorUnits=null}
getAllCustomProperties
Description
Returns all the custom properties for the definition and any class object that the definition is
a member of.
Syntax
getAllCustomProperties()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<MESCustomProperty> - The list of custom properties.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
matDef = system.mes.loadMESObject('Cane Sugar', 'MaterialDef')

matDef.getAllCustomProperties()
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getChildCollection
Description
Get the collection of children for an MES object.
Syntax
getChildCollection()
Parameters
None
Returns
MES Object Collection - Returns a collection object containing references to all children of
the MES object.
Scope
All
MESObjectCollection Details
A MESObjectCollection object is used by MES objects to hold parents and children. Normally,
the parent and child script functions of the MES objects should be used, but this is provided as
a reference to the MESObjectCollection object itself and provides some additional functionality.
Methods:
get(uuid)
Description
Returns the MES object link for the specified UUID. If the specified UUID does not exist,
None will be returned.
Syntax
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get(uuid)
Parameters
None
Returns
String mesObjectLink - The MES object link corresponding to the uuid.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Object link corresponding to the specified uuid is returned.

mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('Vinegar', 'MaterialClass'
)
childList = mesObject.getChildCollection()
print childList.get('5acf3c9f-2789-44af-888f-fce08d9972a7')
Output
Red Wine Vinegar
getList()
Description
Returns a list of MES object links. Depending if getParentCollection() or

getChildCollection() is called to get the MESObjectCollection object, it will contain MES
object links that are parents or children.
Syntax
getList()
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Parameters
None
Returns
String mesObjectLinkList - A list containing MES object links.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This example reads the child MES object links that belong to
the Vinegar Material Class.
)
childList = mesObject.getChildCollection().getList()
for child in childList:
print child.getName()
Output
Balsamic Vinegar
Red Wine Vinegar
White Vinegar
isEmpty()
Description
Returns True if no MES object links exist in the collection.
Syntax
isEmpty()
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Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True if there are no MES object links in the collection.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Prints False because there are three object links in the

collection.
)
print childList.isEmpty()
Output
False
size()
Description
Returns the number of MES object links in the collection. Depending if

getParentCollection() or getChildCollection() is called to get the MESObjectCollection
object, it will represent the number of parents or children.
Syntax
size()
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Parameters
None
Returns
Integer - The number of MES object links in the collection.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#In this example, Vinegar material class has got three

children. Therefore it prints 3.
)
print childList.size()
Output
Properties:
None
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This example reads and prints the name of all child MES
objects that belong to the Vinegar Material Class.
)
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#The child variable is of the MESObjectLink type

Output
Balsamic Vinegar
Red Wine Vinegar
White Vinegar
getComplexProperty
Description
Get the collection of complex properties.
Method Options
getComplexProperty(complexPropertyName, entryName)
Syntax
getComplexProperty(complexPropertyName, entryName)
Parameters
String complexPropertyName - The name for the type of complex property.
String entryName - The name of the complex property entry.
Returns
The complex property collection.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
print seg.getComplexProperty('Material','Vinegar')
Output
{MaterialOptional=false, MaterialProductionSelectable=true,
MaterialUse=null, MaterialAutoGenerateLot=false, MaterialRef=,
MaterialRefUUID=null, MaterialRefType=null,
MaterialEquipmentRef=, MaterialEquipmentRefType=null,
MaterialEquipmentRefUUID=null, MaterialEnableSublots=false,
MaterialLotNoSource=null, MaterialLotNoSourceLink=null,
MaterialQuantitySource=null, MaterialQuantitySourceLink=null,
MaterialQuantity=null, MaterialUnits=null,
MaterialRatePeriod=null, MaterialRate=null,
MaterialCycleTime=0, MaterialFinalLotStatus=null,
MaterialAutoLotCompletion=Disabled,
MaterialLotDepletionWarning=0, MaterialLotStatusFilter=null}
getComplexProperty(complexPropertyName, index)
Syntax
getComplexProperty(complexPropertyName, index)
Parameters
Integer index - The specified position in this list.
Returns
The complex property collection.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
print seg.getComplexProperty('Material', 0)
Output
getComplexProperty(path)
Syntax
getComplexProperty(path)
Parameters
MESPropertyPath The path to the MES property to get.
Returns
The complex property for the specified path.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
print seg.getComplexProperty('Material.Vinegar')
Output
getComplexPropertyCount
Description
Get the number of complex properties.
Syntax
getComplexPropertyCount(complexPropertyName)
Parameters
String complexPropertyName - The name for the complex property.
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Returns
Integer count - The size of the complex property collection.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code snippet will print the size of complex property

with name 'Material'

materialProp = seg.createComplexProperty('Material', 'White
Vinegar')
materialProp = seg.createComplexProperty('Material', 'Balsamic
Vinegar')
materialProp = seg.createComplexProperty('Material', 'Red Wine
Vinegar')
print seg.getComplexPropertyCount('Material')
Output
getComplexPropertyItemNames
Description
Gets the list of production item with the specified complex property.
Syntax
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getComplexPropertyItemNames(complexPropertyName)
Parameters
String complexPropertyName - The name of the complex property.
Returns
List<String> itemNameList - The list of production item names with the specified complex
property.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
segName = 'Mixed Nuts 8oz-Nuts Unlimited:Folsom:Packaging:

Packaging Line 1'
mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject(segName, "OperationsSegmen
t")
prodList = mesObject.getComplexPropertyItemNames('ProductionSet
tings')
for item in prodList:
print item, " - ", mesObject.getComplexProperty('Production
Settings',item).getModeRefProperty().getValue()
Output
Packaging Line 1 - Equipment Mode, Production

Packaging Line 1:Casepacker - Equipment Mode, Production
Packaging Line 1:Checkweigher - Equipment Mode, Production
Packaging Line 1:Filler - Equipment Mode, Production
Packaging Line 1:Palletizer - Equipment Mode, Production
Packaging Line 1:Labeler - Equipment Mode, Disabled
getComplexPropertyTypeNames
Description
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Get the complex properties of a specific type.
Syntax
getComplexPropertyTypeNames()
Parameters
None
Returns
A list of complex properties that matches the given type.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This example prints the list of complex properties that

matches the type 'Process Segment'.
seg = system.mes.loadMESObject('e9acd913-0ac2-497a-8c41-
efa9285bd3ed')

print seg.getComplexPropertyTypeNames()
Output
[Material, Equipment, SupplEquip, Personnel]
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getCustomProperties
Description
Returns the custom properties for the definition object.
Syntax
getCustomProperties ()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESPropertyCollection - The list of custom properties.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
matDef = system.mes.loadMESObject('Cane Sugar', 'MaterialDef')

print matDef.getCustomProperties()
getCustomPropertiesFull
Description
Return all the custom properties definitions of an MES object. The results are returned as
name (or property path) definition pairs. This is useful for copying custom properties from
one MES object to another MES object that doesn't have the custom properties defined.
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Method Options
getCustomPropertiesFull()
Description
Return the custom properties for the MES object as a Python dictionary. The Python
dictionary will contain custom property path, definition pairs. The definition is a Python list
containing the data type, value, description, units, production visible and required settings
of the custom property.
Because custom properties can be nested, the path of the custom property is used. Each
level of the path is separated with a period. This allows for names to be duplicated
Syntax
getCustomProperties()
Parameters
Nothing
Returns
PyDictionary - A Python dictionary containing custom property path (name) definition pairs.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get the full custom property definitions for a MES object

cp = obj.getCustomPropertiesFull()
#Print the Python dictionary of all custom properties
print cp
#Get the definition for just the Width custom property
widthDef = cp['Dimension.Width']
#Print the Python list for the Width custom property definition
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print widthDef
#Print setting individually for the Width custom property
print widthDef[0] #Data type
print widthDef[1] #Value
print widthDef[2] #Description
print widthDef[3] #Units
print widthDef[4] #Production Visible
print widthDef[5] #Required
Output
{u'Dimension.Width': [u'Int8', u'10', u'Box width', u'in',

True, False], u'Dimension': [u'String', u'', u'', u'', True,
False], u'Dimension.Height': [u'Int8', u'12', u'Box height',
u'in', True, False]}
[u'Int8', u'10', u'Box width', u'in', True, False]
Int8
10
Box width
in
True
False
getCustomPropertiesFull(complexPropertyName, entryName)
Description
Return the custom properties for a complex property of a MES object as a Python
dictionary. When the complex properties on a MES object (for example, a material
reference) have custom properties, this method is used to get them by type and name. The
Python dictionary will contain custom property path, definition pairs. The definition is a
Python list containing the data type, value, description, units, production visible and
required settings of the custom property.
Syntax
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getCustomPropertiesFull(complexPropertyName, entryName)
Parameters
String complexPropertyType - The name for the type of complex property.
String name - The name of the complex property entry.
Returns
PyDictionary - A Python dictionary containing custom property path (name) definition pairs.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load a segment MES object

proSeg = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Steel', 'ProcessSegm
ent')
#Get the custom property values for the Steel In material
reference
cp = proSeg.getCustomPropertiesFull('Material', 'Steel In')
#Get the definition for just the Thickness custom property
cpDef = cp['Dimension.Thickness']
#Print the Python list for the Thickness custom property
definition
print cpDef
#Print setting individually for the Thickness custom property
print cpDef [0] #Data type
print cpDef [1] #Value
print cpDef [2] #Description
print cpDef [3] #Units
print cpDef [4] #Production Visible
print cpDef [5] #Required
Output
[u'Float8', u'100', u'Thickness of steel', u'1/1000th', True,

True]
Float8
100
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Thickness of steel
1/1000th
True
True
getCustomPropertyDescription
Description
Get the description of the custom property by name or property path.
Syntax
getCustomPropertyDescription(propertyPath)
Parameters
String propertyPath - The name or property path of the custom property to get the
description for.
Returns
String description - The custom property description.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load an MES object

#Add a custom property

obj.addCustomProperty('Kind', 'String', 'Kind of box', '', True
, True)
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#Print the current enabled state

print obj.getCustomPropertyDescription('Kind')
Output
Kind of box
getCustomPropertyEnabled
Description
Get the enabled state of a custom property. If the enabled state is True then custom
property is available. If False, the custom property will not appear in component, be used
during production or is not accessible in script.
Syntax
getCustomPropertyEnabled(propertyPath)
Parameters
String propertyPath - The name or property path of the custom property to get the enabled
state.
Returns
Boolean The enabled state of the custom property.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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#Load an MES object


obj.addCustomProperty('Kind', 'String')

print obj.getCustomPropertyEnabled('Kind')
#Disable the custom property named Kind

obj.setCustomPropertyEnabled('Kind', False)

Output
True
False
getCustomPropertyUnits
Description
Get the units of the custom property.
Syntax
getCustomPropertyUnits(propertyPath)
Parameters
description for.
Returns
String units - The units of the new custom property.
Scope
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All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load MES object

print obj.getCustomPropertyUnits('Kind.Class of Box')
Output
lbs
getCustomPropertyValues
Description
Return all the custom properties off an MES object as name (or property path) value pairs.
This simplifies copying custom property values from one MES object to another.
Method Options
getCustomPropertyValues()
Description
Return the custom properties for the MES object as a Python dictionary. The Python
dictionary will contain custom property path, value pairs. Because custom properties can
be nested, the path of the custom property is used. Each level of the path is separated with
a period. This allows for names to be duplicated provided the path is unique. For example,
it is possible for a MES object to have custom properties "Dimension 1.Wdith" and
"Dimension 2.Width"
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Syntax
getCustomProperties()
Parameters
Nothing
Returns
PyDictionary - A Python dictionary containing custom property path (name) value pairs.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get the Power Supply material class object

matCls = system.mes.loadMESObject('Power Supply', 'MaterialClas
s')
#Get the custom property values for the object
cp = matCls.getCustomPropertyValues()
#Cycle through and print the custom property values
for path in cp.keys():
print 'Path: %s = %s' % (path, cp[path])
print
#Just access a specific custom property by known path
print 'Dimension 1.Width = %s' % cp['Dimension 1.Width']
Output
Path: Dimension 1.Height = 340

Path: Dimension 2 = None
Path: Dimension 2.Height = 341
Path: Dimension 1 = None
Path: Dimension 2.Width = 891
Path: Dimension 1.Width = 890
Dimension 1.Width = 890
getCustomPropertyValues(complexPropertyType, String name)
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Description
Return the custom properties for the complex property (resource reference) as a Python
dictionary. The Python dictionary will contain custom property path, value pairs. Because
custom properties can be nested, the path of the custom property is used. Each level of the
path is separated with a period. This allows for names to be duplicated provided the path is
unique. For example, it is possible for a MES object to have custom properties "Dimension
1.Wdith" and "Dimension 2.Width".
For response segments, references to resources are created for each lot, person or
supplemental equipment. For example, if a segment is started filling tank 1 and then
switches to tank 2, then there will be two complex properties. One that has all the
information while tank 1 was selected and a second that has all the information while tank
2 was selected. Custom properties can be added to the complex properties that will be
unique for the time each tank was selected. If a pH reading is collected for each tank, then
the separate readings can be saved in the appropriate complex property. To specify which
complex property to access, extended naming is used. Referring to our sample, if we
named the material complex property "Liquid", then the extend name for the first entry is
"Liquid-1" and the second entry is "Liquid-2".
Syntax
getCustomPropertyValues(complexPropertyType, String name)

Parameters
String complexPropertyType - The name for the type of complex property.
String name - The name of the complex property entry.
Returns
PyDictionary - A Python dictionary containing custom property path (name) value pairs.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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proSeg = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Steel', 'ProcessSegm
ent')
#Get the custom property values for the Steel In material
reference
cp = proSeg.getCustomPropertyValues('Material', 'Steel In')
#Cycle through and print the custom property values
for path in cp.keys():
print 'Path: %s = %s' % (path, cp[path])
print
#Just access a specific custom property by known path
print 'Dimension 1.Width = %s' % cp['Dimension 1.Width']
getMESObjectType
Description
Get the type of the MES object. This returns an object that represents the MES object type.
This object contains other information associated with the type. In most cases only the
name of the MES object type is needed and using the getMESObjectTypeName script
function is recommended instead.
Syntax
getMESObjectType()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectType - The type of MES object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#This example will print the type of MES object.

seg = system.mes.loadMESObject('e9acd913-0ac2-497a-8c41-
efa9285bd3ed')

print seg.getMESObjectType()
Output
Process Segment
getMESObjectTypeName.
Description
Get the name of the MES object type.
Syntax
getMESObjectTypeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String - The MES object type name of the MES object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet

print obj.getMESObjectTypeName()
Output
Material Definition
getName.
Description
Get the name of the MES object. For each type of MES object, the name must be unique.
For example, the name of each material definition is unique. In addition, the MES object
name must also be unique for various categories of MES object types.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String - MES object name.
Scope
All
Info
Below are the categories of MES object types that the names will be unique:
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Category MES Object Types
Equipment Equipment, EquipmentClass
Material, Personnel MaterialDef, MaterialClass, Person, Personnel Class
Operation Operations Definition, OperationSegment
Code Examples
Code Snippet

print obj.getName()
Output
Box
getParentCollection
Description
Get the collection of parents for an MES object.
Syntax
getParentCollection()
Parameters
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None
Returns
Returns a collection object containing references to all parents of the MES object.
Scope
All
MESObjectCollection Details
Methods:
get(uuid)
Description
Syntax
get(uuid)
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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)
Output
Red Wine Vinegar
getList()
Description

Syntax
getList()
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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)
Output
Balsamic Vinegar
Red Wine Vinegar
White Vinegar
isEmpty()
Description
Syntax
isEmpty()
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet

collection.
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)
Output
False
size()
Description

Syntax
size()
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet

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)
Output
Properties:
None
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This example reads and prints the name of all parent MES
objects that belong to Balsamic Vinegar.
mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('Balsamic Vinegar', 'Mater
ialDef')
parentList = mesObject.getParentCollection().getList()
for parent in parentList:
#The parent variable is of the MESObjectLink type

print parent.getName()
Output
Vinegar
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getPropertyValue
Description
Get a property value of an MES object by name or path. The property can be a core
property, custom property or complex property of the MES object. In the case where
custom properties are nested, a path is required to return the correct value.
The type of the value depends on the property being read. If no value is currently assigned
to the property, None will be returned.
Syntax
getPropertyValue(propertyPath)
Parameters
String propertyPath - The name or path of the property being read.
Returns
The value of the property. The type depends on the property being read.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load a MES object

#Read and print the Width and Height custom properties that
are children of the Dimension custom property.
width = obj.getPropertyValue('Dimension.Width')
height = obj.getPropertyValue('Dimension.Height')
print "Width = %d, Height = %d" % (width, height)
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Output
Width = 10, Height = 12
getUUID
Description
Return the UUID value from the UUID property of the MES object. UUID stands for
Universally Unique Identifier and each MES object will have a UUID assigned.
Syntax
getUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String - UUID of the MES object
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

print obj.getUUID()
Output
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b17159b6-81ce-4057-a5b3-626126079320
getVersion
Description
Return the version number of the MES object. Not all MES objects have version number.
Every time a definition type of MES object is modified, the version number is increased.
When new schedules or production is run based on the definition MES object, it is tied the
latest version of the definition MES objects.
Syntax
getVersion()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer - The version number of this MES object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

print obj.getVersion()
Output
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isEnabled
Description
Get the enabled state of the MES object. If an MES object is not enabled, it will not show in
any selection list or able to be selected within script. Essentially, the enabled state will
change to false when the MES object is deleted. Deleted MES object still reside in the
system for history of past production.
Syntax
isEnabled()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - The enabled state of the MES object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

print obj.isEnabled()
Output
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True
isModified
Description
If one or more properties of an MES object are changed, then True will be returned.
Syntax
isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - The MES object modified state.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load a MES object

print obj.isModified()
#Change a property of it
obj.setPropertyValue('Name', 'Empty Box')
print obj.isModified()
Output
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False
True
removeChild
Description
Remove another MES child object for an MES object.

Note
When a child is removed from an MES object, then the parent reference will be
removed from the child behind the scenes. Likewise, when a parent is removed from a
child, the child reference will be removed from the parent behind the scenes. This
insures if integrity of relationships are maintained.
Syntax
removeChild(mesObject)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet


f')
#Remove the 10-32 NC Screw material definition object from the

Screws material class object
matCls.removeChild(matDef)
#Save the changes

system.mes.saveMESObject(matCls)
removeComplexProperty
Description
Removes an existing complex property.
Syntax
removeComplexProperty(complexPropertyName, entryName)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#In order to make it more clear, Let us create a complex

property named Equipment.
materialProp = seg.createComplexProperty('Equipment', 'Vinegar
Tank1')
#This code snippet removed the complex property named

'Equipment'. So that when script function getComplexProperty()
is executed it prints None.
removeProp = seg.removeComplexProperty('Equipment', 'Vinegar
Tank1')
print seg.getComplexProperty('Equipment', 'Vinegar Tank1')
Output
None
removeParent
Description
Remove another MES parent object for an MES object.

Note
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When a child is removed from an MES object, then the parent reference will be
removed from the child behind the scenes. Likewise, when a parent is removed from a
child, the child reference will be removed from the parent behind the scenes. This
insures the integrity of relationships are maintained.
Syntax
removeParent(mesObject)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

f')

#Remove the Screws material class object from the 10-32 NC

Screw material definition object
matDef.removeParent(matCls)
#Save the changes

system.mes.saveMESObject(matDef)
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renameComplexProperty
Description
Renaming an existing complex property.
Syntax
renameComplexProperty(complexPropertyName, entryName, newEntryName)
Parameters
String newEntryName - The new complex property name.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Creates a complex property with name 'Equipment'

proSeg = seg.createComplexProperty('Equipment', 'Vinegar Tank1'
)
#Changes the name 'Vinegar Tank1' into 'Vinegar Tank2'

renameProp = seg.renameComplexProperty('Equipment', 'Vinegar
Tank1', 'Vinegar Tank2')
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renameCustomProperty
Description
Rename an existing custom property.
Syntax
renameCustomProperty(propertyPath, newName)
Parameters
String propertyPath - The name or property path of the existing custom property to rename.
String newName - New custom property name.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load an MES object

#Add a custom property named Type

obj.addCustomProperty('Type', 'String')

#system.mes.saveMESObject(obj)
#Print it to see the name of the new custom property

print obj.getCustomPropertiesFull()
#Rename the custom property from Type to Kind

obj.renameCustomProperty('Type', 'Kind')
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#Print it to see the new custom property name

print obj.getCustomPropertiesFull()

Output
{u'Type': [u'String', u'', u'', u'', False, False]}

{u'Kind': [u'String', u'', u'', u'', False, False]}
setCustomPropertyDescription
Description
Set the description of the custom property by name or property path.
Syntax
setCustomPropertyDescription(propertyPath, description)
Parameters
description for.
String description - The custom property description.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#Load an MES object

#Set a new description for Kind

obj.setCustomPropertyDescription('Kind', 'Class of Box')
#Prints the current description of the custom property.

print obj.getCustomPropertyDescription('Kind')
Output
Class of Box
setCustomPropertyEnabled
Description
Set the enabled state of a custom property. If set to True then custom property is available.
If False, the custom property will not appear in component, be used during production or is
not accessible in script.
Syntax
setCustomPropertyEnabled(propertyPath, enable)
Parameters
String propertyPath - The name or property path of the custom property to set the enabled
state.
Boolean enable - The enabled state to set the custom property to.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
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All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load an MES object


obj.addCustomProperty('Kind', 'String')

#Disable the custom property named Kind

obj.setCustomPropertyEnabled('Kind', False)

Output
True
False
setCustomPropertyUnits
Description
Set the units of the custom property.
Syntax
setCustomPropertyUnits(propertyPath, units)
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Parameters
description for.
String units - The units of the new custom property.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load MES object

obj.setCustomPropertyUnits('Kind.Class of Box','lbs')
print obj.getCustomPropertyUnits('Kind.Class of Box')
Output
lbs
setCustomPropertyValues
Description
This method can be used to set custom properties values or create custom properties of an
MES object. The format of the customProperties parameter determines if just custom
property values will be assigned or custom properties will be created and values assigned.
properties "Dimension 1.Width" and "Dimension 2.Width"
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Python dictionary
To just set the custom property values, use a Python dictionary for the
customProperties parameter that contains name value pairs.
To create custom properties, use a Python dictionary for the customProperties
parameter that contains name definition pairs. The custom property definition is a
Python list that contains the settings. The order of the setting must be data type, value
, description, units, production visible and required. Optionally, the production
visible and required can be left out. If they are left out the default values of production
visible = true and required = false will be used.
Syntax
setCustomPropertyValues(customProperties)
Parameters
PyDictionary customProperties - A Python dictionary containing custom property path
(name) definition pairs.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load a material lot MES object

obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('0000000031', 'MaterialLot')
#Build the definition of the custom properties to add

current_dataType = 'Float8'
current = 3.2
current_desc = 'Test results - current'
current_units = 'Amps'
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volts_dataType = 'Float8'
volts= 12.0
volts_desc = 'Test results - current'
volts_units = 'Volts'
lotCP = {'Amps' : [current_dataType , current, current_desc ,
current_units], 'Volts': [volts_dataType , volts, volts_desc,
volts_units]}
print lotCP
#Add the custom properties to the material lot MES object

obj.setCustomPropertyValues(lotCP)

Output
{'Amps': ['Float8', 3.2, 'Test results - current', 'Amps'],

'Volts': ['Float8', 12.0, 'Test results - volts', 'Volts']}
Code Snippet
#Copy custom properties from one MES object to another

#Load a material lot MES object to copy custom properties
values from
obj1 = system.mes.loadMESObject('0000000031', 'MaterialLot')
#Read the custom properties

cp = obj1.getCustomPropertiesFull()
print cp
#Load a material lot MES object to copy custom properties to

obj2 = system.mes.loadMESObject('0000000030', 'MaterialLot')
#Add the custom properties

obj2.setCustomPropertyValues(cp)
#Change the values of the custom properties

current = 3.4
volts = 11.9
obj2.setPropertyValue('Amps', str(current))
obj2.setPropertyValue('Volts', str(volts))

system.mes.saveMESObject(obj2)
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Output
{u'Amps': [u'Float8', u'3.2', u'Test results - current',

u'Amps', True, False], u'Volts': [u'Float8', u'12.0', u'Test
results - volts', u'Volts', True, False]}{u'Amps': 3.4,
u'Volts': 11.9}
Code Snippet
#Load a response segment MES object

segObj = system.mes.loadMESObject('8163976b-1333-4aa2-9f76-
e622ef1b5174')
#Build the custom property definitions

weight = 25
length = 152
cp = {'Weight': ['Int4', weight], 'Length': ['Int4', length]}
#Add the custom properties to the Pencil material reference

segObj.setCustomPropertyValues('ResponseMaterial', 'Pencil',
cp) .
print segObj.getCustomPropertyValues('ResponseMaterial', 'Penci

l')

system.mes.saveMESObject(segObj)
Output
{u'ResponseMaterial.Pencil.Weight': 25, u'ResponseMaterial.

Pencil.Length': 152}
setEnabled
Description
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Set the enabled state of the MES object. By using this script function with parameter of
False will delete the MES object. After setting the enabled state to false, the object must be
save for the changes to take effect. At the time the disabled MES object is saved, the
name is also modified. This allows for the name to be reused in the future without naming
conflicts.
Syntax
setEnabled(enable)
Parameters
Boolean enable - The new enabled state to make the MES object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Disable MES object example

#Load the MES object
print "Name of enabled MES object: %s" % obj.getName()
#Disable the MES object and save it

obj.setEnabled(False)
Output
Name of enabled MES object: Box
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Code Snippet
#Enable MES object example

#Load the disabled MES object
obj = system.mes.loadDisabledMESObject('Box', 'MaterialDef')
print "Name of disabled MES object: %s" % obj.getName()
#Disable the MES object and save it

obj.setEnabled(True)
Output
Name of disabled MES object: Box{9320}
setPropertyValue
Description
Set a property value of an MES object by name or path. The property can be a core
property, custom property or complex property of the MES object. In the case where
custom properties are nested, a path is required to set the correct value.
The property value is passed as a String, but is converted to the correct data type for the
property.
Syntax
setPropertyValue(propertyPath, value)
Parameters
String propertyPath - The name or path of the property being written to.
String value - The value to set the property to.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load a MES object

#Get and print the values before changing them

print "Values before setPropertyValue is called: Width = %d,
Height = %d" % (width, height)
#Set the properties to new values

width = 14
height = 24
obj.setPropertyValue('Dimension.Width', str(width))
obj.setPropertyValue('Dimension.Height', str(height))
#Don't forget to save the MES object after changing property

values
#Get and print the new values of the properties

print "Values after setPropertyValue is called: Width = %d,
Height = %d" % (width, height)
Output
Values before setPropertyValue is called: Width = 10, Height =

12
Values after setPropertyValue is called: Width = 14, Height =
24
Code Snippet
#Rename MES object example
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#Load a MES object

#Get and print the current name of the MES object

#Notice either method can be used to read the Name property
print obj.getName()
print obj.getPropertyValue('Name')
#Change the name of the MES object


values
Methods
getMESObjectType()
Description
Gets the MES object type that this property is set to.
Syntax
getMESObjectType()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectTypes type - The MES object type that this property is set to.
Scope
All
getParentMESObjectUUID()
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Description
Gets the uuid of the parent object for this property.
Syntax
getParentMESObjectUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String parentMESObjectUUID - The uuid of the parent object.
Scope
All
getReferenceMESObjectName()
Description
Gets the name of the reference object of this property.
Syntax
getReferenceMESObjectName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of the reference object of this property.
Scope
All
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getReferenceObject(mesObjectTypeName, mesObjectUUID)
Description
Gets the reference object for this property.
Syntax
getReferenceObject(mesObjectTypeName, mesObjectUUID)
Parameters
String mesObjectTypeName - The name of the type of MES object to return reference
object for.
String mesObjectUUID - The UUID of MES object to return the reference object for. See
UUIDs for more information.
Returns
AbstractMESObject - The reference object for this property.
Scope
All
getReferenceOptions(referenceType, searchPattern)
Description
Gets the reference options for this property.
Syntax
getReferenceOptions(referenceType, searchPattern)
Parameters
MESObjectTypes referenceType - The reference of MES object type that this property is
set to.
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String searchPattern - The search pattern to filter the results by. It can contain the * and ?
wild card characters.
Returns
List <MESObjectLink> - The reference options for this property.
Scope
All
getRefPropertyPath()
Description
Gets the reference property path for this property.
Syntax
getRefPropertyPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String refPropertyPath - The reference property path for this property.
Scope
All
getVersionRefUUID()
Description
Gets the version reference uuid for this property.
Syntax
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getVersionRefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String versionRefUUID - The version reference uuid for this property.
Scope
All
hasParentMESObjectUUID()
Description
Checks whether there is a parent object uuid associated with this property.
Syntax
hasParentMESObjectUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True if there exist a parent object uuid and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasRefPropertyPath()
Description
Checks whether there is a reference property path for this property.
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Syntax
hasRefPropertyPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True if there exist a reference property path and False otherwise.
Scope
All
setParentMESObjectUUID(parentMESObjectUUID)
Description
Sets the uuid of the parent object for this property.
Syntax
setParentMESObjectUUID(parentMESObjectUUID)
Parameters
String parentMESObjectUUID - The uuid of the parent object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setRefPropertyPath(refPropertyPath)
Description
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Sets the reference property path for this property.
Syntax
setRefPropertyPath(refPropertyPath)
Parameters
String refPropertyPath - The reference property path for this property.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Definition Objects
Definition Objects as defined by ISA-95 represent the definition of task that are carried out
during production. There are three object types that fall under this category, Process Segment
, Operation Segment and Operation Definition.
Each of these objects inherits the AbstractMESObject properties and methods.
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Process Segment
The Process Segment is an object used to hold the definition of basic tasks that are performed
in a manufacturing facility. Tasks can be as simple as 'Produce Product' or 'Unload Material',
but can be more granular like 'Changeover Line', 'Clean', 'Lab Inspection', 'Heat Up', 'Pre-
Production', 'Produce Product' and 'Run Out Line'.
The Process Segment is never used in an actual operation, but acts as a template for
Operation Segments to be created and based against.
This object inherits the AbstractMESObject properties and methods and extends it with some
custom methods.
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Goto Process Segment section
Operations Segment
Operations Segments are not created directly. Instead, they are derived from a Process
Segment or an existing Operations Segment. This is typically done using the MES Object
Editor component, but can also be done using script functions. When a new Operations
Segment is derived from a Process Segment or Operations Segment, the core, material
resource, personnel resource and equipment resource properties are copied over from the
derived object. When updating a Process or Operations Segment using the MES Object Editor
component, the user will be asked if they want to update the dependencies of any derived
Operations Segments. If they answer yes, the changes will be pushed to all Process Segments
or Operations Segments that were derived from the modified Process Segment.
This object inherits the AbstractMESObject properties and methods.
Goto Operations Segment section
Operations Definition
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The Operations Definition object is used to hold one or Operations Segments (basic tasks) to
form a single Operation with multiple steps. Most commonly, there will be a one to one
relationship of an Operations Definition i.e. 'Unload Material' having a single Operations
Segment called 'Unload Material' which is derived from a Process Segment called 'Unload
Material'.
In Track & Trace, Operations are selected, the segment within the operation is selected and
executed and response objects are created containing the actual production results of that
Operations Segment.
This object inherits the AbstractMESObject properties and methods and extends it with some
custom properties.
Goto Operations Definition section
Base Object
The Operations Definition is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
properties, methods and events for that object.
Scripting Functions
The following scripting functions exists for a Operations Definition...

General Functions
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Name
UUID read This will contain the Universally Unique Identifier for each instance of a
only MES object.
only
Events
'New' Event
Code Snippet

is created.
alse)
Script Functions
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of them.
Code Snippet
Code Snippet
Object Description
The Operations Definition object is used to hold one or more Operations Segments (basic
tasks) to form a single Operation with multiple steps. Most commonly, there will be a one to one
relationship of an Operations Definition i.e. 'Unload Material' having a single Operations
Segment called 'Unload Material' which is derived from a Process Segment called 'Unload
Material'.
In Track & Trace, Operations are selected, the segment within the operation is selected and
executed and response objects are created containing the actual production results of that
Operations Segment.
Events
Besides the common MES object events, the following events exist for MES Work Order.
Setting Description
Name
New The event is fired when a new instance of an Operations Definition object is
created.
If no script is entered, then the default handler will be executed. To execute the
default handler from within the script entered here, add a script line:
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Extended Properties
Besides the common core properties , the following core properties exist for Operations
Definition objects.
Setting Name R/W Description
Enable Update Event Read When this setting is set to true, the UpdateProgress
/Write event for the Response Segments associated with
this Operations Definition will be executed at the
interval set in the Update Event Interval.
The UpdateProgress event is defined in the Ignition
Designer in the MES Events section.
MESTrackProgressByProperty Read Production can be tracked by two factors namely,

/Write time and material in each segment. The default is
to track by time and the option to track by material
will only show if in the associated process segment
material has been defined and a rate has been
specified.
MESReadyToExecuteProperty Read It is true only when there is a response segment to

/Write act upon. Operations Definition will not be ready for
production unless all the segments are completely
setup. And it is false if there is any error when
validating operation definition object.
MESProductionVisibleProperty Read If true, display operation in the selectors.

/Write
Update Event Interval Read This setting defined the frequency (in ms) to
/Write execute the UpdateProgress event.
Segment Dependency Property
Segment Dependency properties are added as needed to define the Operations Segments that
are associated with the operation. In the MES Object Editor component, the options shown
when selecting a segment are Process Segments. When the Operations Definition is saved,
Operations Segments will be derive from the Process Segment behind the scenes. Existing
Operations Segments cannot be added because the equipment resource properties may not
apply.
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When creating a new Operations Definition as a child of an existing Operations Definition, new
Operations Segments will be created for each of the parent's Operations Segments. The setting
name is what appears in the MES Object Editor component and the script name is what is used
to set or get the value using script. See AbstractMESComplexProperty for details about
accessing values using script.
Setting Script Name Description

Name
Segment _ SegmentRef This is the name to refer to this segment

Dependency dependency resource by. Operations
_ Name Definitions may have multiple segment
resources and this is a unique name
displayed to the operator, shown in
analysis and reports, and also internally
used to reference this segment
dependency.
Segment SegmentRef The reference to the Process Segment or

Reference Operations Segment that this segment
dependency is link to.
Segment SegmentRefType Currently this is here for reference and is

Dependency SegmentRefUUID included to align with the ISA-95 standard
Type and will become significant in the next
phase of the Track and Trace Module.
Segment SegmentDependencyFactor Currently this is here for reference and is

Dependency included to align with the ISA-95 standard
Factor and will become significant in the next
phase of the Track and Trace Module
Segment . SegmentDependencyFactorUnits This is the units for the value of the

Dependency Segment Dependency Factor setting.
. Factor .
Units
Operations Segment
Base Object
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The Operations Segment is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Scripting Functions
The following script functions exist for the Operations Segment.

getEquipment
Description
Return the equipment MES object associated with the segment. This will be the same
equipment that is associated with the operation that the segment is running under.
Syntax
getEquipment()
Parameters
None
Returns
The AbstractMESObject representing the equipment.
Scope
All
getEquipmentLink
Description
Return the link to the equipment MES object associated with the segment. This will be the
same equipment that is associated with the operation that the segment is running under.
Syntax
getEquipmentLink()
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Parameters
None
Returns
The MES Object Link representing the equipment.
Scope
All
getEquipmentProperty
Description
Return the complex property of the equipment MES object associated with the segment.
This will be the same equipment that is associated with the operation that the segment is
running under.
Syntax
getEquipmentProperty()
Parameters
None
Returns
The MESEquipmentProperty representing the equipment.
Scope
All
Object Description
Operations Segments are not created directly. Instead, they are derived from a Process
Segment or an existing Operations Segment. This is typically done using the MES Object
Editor component, but can also be done using script functions. When a new Operations
Segment is derived from a Process Segment or Operations Segment, the core, material
resource, personnel resource and equipment resource properties are copied over from the
source object to the derived object. When updating a Process or Operations Segment using the
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MES Object Editor component, the user will be asked if they want to update the dependencies
of any derived Operations Segments. If they answer yes, the changes will be pushed to all
Process Segments or Operations Segments that were derived from the modified Process
Segment.
Events
Besides the common MES object events, no other events exist for the Operations Segment
object.
Properties
Material Resource Property
Material resource properties are added as needed to define the materials feeding into or out of
a Process Segment.
Setting Description
Name
Material _ This is the name to refer to this material resource by. Many process segments
Resource have multiple material resources and this is a unique name displayed to the
_ Name operator, shown in analysis and reports, and also internally used to reference
this material resource.
Material _ This can be set to a Material Class or a Material Definition. By setting this to a
Reference Material Class will cause the operator to be prompted for the specific material
for this material resource. If set to a Material Definition, then the selection will be
automatically selected.
MES Depending on the type set, Material Class or Material Definition, options will
Object show. When Process Segments or Operations Segments are inherited from a
Name Process Segment, the options that show for the Material Reference setting will
be limited to the settings in the parent .
For example: If Vinegar Material class is selected for a Process Segment and a
new child Process Segment is created from it, then the options will be limited to
the Vinegar Material Class for any child of it.
Units This appears to the operator, analysis and reports.
Use This is a very important setting and complete understanding of the possible
options is critical.
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Setting Description
Name
Options
In - is used for material feeding into a segment that will be part of the finished
goods.
Out - is used for material feeding out of a segment that is or will be part of the
finished goods.
Consumable - is used for material feeding into a segment that is not part of the
finished goods.
By-product - is used for material feeding out of a segment that is not part of the
finished goods.
Lot This determines the source of the lot number.

Number
Options
Source
Manual - prompt the operator for the lot number. This is typically used when
receiving raw materials or entering a lot number generated by an outside
system.
Auto - automatically generated lot number. The internal lot number generator
will generate a lot number and assign it automatically for the operator. This
option can also be used if a different lot number format is used or lot numbers
are provided by another system that is integrated with this system.
In Link - In cases where the lot number of output of a segment will be the same
as the lot number of one of the inputs of the same segment, this setting will tie
the two together. Segments can be configured with multiple material inputs and
outputs and different lot number links can be configured.
Lot If the Lot Number Source setting is set to In Link, then this is the name of the
Number material resource to get the lot number from.
Source
Link
Auto If true, a new lot will be generated for the material output of a segment. This is
Generate typically only done when receiving material and a lot doesn't currently exist.
Lot
This is the type of equipment associated with this material resource. It can be
set to a Material Class or a specific piece of equipment.
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Setting Description
Name
In the case where this material resource is an input to the segment, this will be
Lot _
the equipment where the material is coming from. This helps establish routes
Equipment
that exist for physical machinery. For example if tanks 1 and 2 can only supply
_
line 1 and tanks 3 and 4 can only supply line 2.
Reference
In the case where this material resource is an output from the segment, this will
be the equipment where the material is going to. And as was the case for the
input, routes that exist for physical machinery can be accommodated.
MES Depending on the setting of the type, Equipment Class, Equipment, Line, Line
Object Cell, Line Cell Group or Storage Unit options will show. When Process
Name Segments or Operations Segments are inherited from a Process Segment, then
the options that show for the Material Reference setting will be limited by the
settings in the parent.
For example: If Vinegar Tanks class is selected for a Process Segment and a
new child Process Segment is created from it, then the only options will be
limited to the Vinegar Tanks class and any child of it.
Quantity Typically this is left blank, but it can be set to a fixed value that will be constant
every time the segment is used for production.
Quantity This setting determines the source of the quantity for this material resource.
Source
Options
Available Lot Quantity - The available lot quantity for the incoming lot will be
used for the Quantity Source.
Link - This option allows the quantity to come from an input or output material
resource of this segment. This eliminates the need to type in the quantity
multiple times if they will always be the same as another material resource.
Link Combine - For segments that are combining two or more lots into one
stream, as is the case of joining goods after tests are done to only a portion of a
lot, this option can be used. It is used by having two or more material resources
that are segment inputs linked to the same material resource output. When the
segment is ended, the system will add the quantities of both material resources.
Delimiters such as "," or any other delimiter is unnecessary while defining the
quantity source link, instead a single name is used that can be put into all of the
material references link name field .
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Setting Description
Name
Link Split - For segments that are splitting a lot into two or more streams, as is
the case of separating good product from bad, this option can be used. It is
used by having two or more material resources, that are segment outputs,
linked to the same material resource. When the segment is ended, the system
will ensure that the sum of the quantities of the split material resources equals
that of the linked material resources.
Manual - The operator will be prompted for the quantity. The quantity must be
entered before the segment is ended.
MES Counter - Obtain the quantity from the automatic production counters
defined for the associated equipment. The associated equipment may change if
the Lot Equipment Reference setting is set to a Material Class and the specific
equipment is not known until the segment is started for production. More
information can be found in the MES Counters page.
Sublot Count - The quantity will be automatically set based on the number of
Material Sublot items belonging to the Material Lot. If sublots are used, then
serial numbers, or other unique identification number, can be assigned to each
sublot item.
For example, a Material Lot of batteries may have 25 individual batteries each
with a serial number and each with their own test result. The quantity of the
Material Lot will match the number of Material Sublot items of the Material Lot.
Or, in this case, the number of batteries in the lot.
Quantity This is used when the Quantity Source setting is set to Link, Split or Combine. It
Source is the name of the material resource to link to for this segment. On the In s, if
Link Quantity Source is set to Available Lot Quantity or Manual, and the Quantity
Source Link to "combine", then on the Out s, set the Quantity Source to "Link
Combine" and the Quantity Source Link also to "combine".
Final Lot When a segment is started, the status of the Material Lots will be set to Active.
Status When the segment is ended or a new lot is used for the material resource, the
status will be set to Complete. Optionally, the value of this setting can be used
instead of the default Complete. Please note, the Active status while the lot is
active cannot be changed.
This is useful for setting a lot to Hold, In Process or anything that can be used to
filter lots or sublots.
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Setting Description
Name
Enable If this setting is selected, then sublot support will be enabled for the material
Sublots resource. If sublots are used, then serial numbers, or other unique identification
number, can be assigned to each sublot item.
For example, a Material Lot of batteries maybe have 25 individual batteries
each with a serial number and each with their own test result.
Rate This is used to set the material rate period.

Period
Options
Min - For setting the rate in minutes.
Hour - For setting the rate in hours.
Cycle - For setting the rate in cycles.
Personnel Resource Property
Personnel resource properties are added as needed to define the people that are required for
the Process Segment.
Setting Description
Name
Personnel This is the name to refer to this personnel resource by. Some process segments
Resource have multiple personnel resources and this is a unique name displayed to the
Name operator, shown in analysis and reports, and also internally used to reference
this personnel resource.
Personnel This can be set to a Personnel Class or a Person. By setting this to Personnel
_ Class will cause the operator to be prompted for the specific Person for this
Reference personnel resource. If set to a Person, then the selection will be automatically
_ Type selected.
MES Depending on the setting of the type, Personnel Class or Person options will
Object show. When Process Segments or Operations Segments are inherited from a
Name Process Segment, then the options that show for the Personnel Reference
setting will be limited by the parent settings.
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Setting Description
Name
For example: If Unload Operator Personnel class is selected for a Process

Segment and a new child Process Segment is created from it, then the only
options will be limited to the Unload Operator Class and any child of it.
Units This specifies the units for the quantity setting.
Use Currently this is here for reference and is included to align with the ISA-95
standard and will become significant in the next phase of the Track and Trace
Module.
Quantity Currently this is here for reference and is included to align with the ISA-95
Module.
Equipment Resource Property
An equipment resource property is added to define the equipment that the Process Segment
will run on.
Setting Description
Name
Equipment This is the name to refer to this equipment resource by. Some process
. segments have multiple equipment resources and this is a unique name
Resource displayed to the operator, shown in analysis and reports, and also internally
. Name used to reference this equipment resource.
Equipment This can be set to a Equipment Class or a Equipment, Line, Line Cell, Line Cell
Reference Group or Storage Unit. By setting this to Equipment Class will cause the
operator to be prompted for the specific equipment for this equipment resource.
If set to a specific equipment item, then the selection will be automatically
selected.
MES Depending on the setting of the type, Material Class or specific equipment item
Object options will show. When Process Segments or Operations Segments are
Name inherited from a Process Segment, then the options that show for the
Equipment Reference setting will be limited by the parent settings.
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Setting Description
Name
For example: If Unload Stations class is selected for a Process Segment and a
new child Process Segment is created from it, then the only options will be
limited to the Unload Stations Class and any child of it.
Units This specifies the units for the quantity setting.
Use Currently this is here for reference and is included to align with the ISA-95
Module.
Quantity Currently this is here for reference and is included to align with the ISA-95
Module.
Process Segment
Base Object
The Process Segment is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Scripting Functions
The following script functions exist for the Process Segment.

getEquipment
Description
Syntax
getEquipment()
Parameters
None
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Returns
Scope
All
getEquipmentLink
Description
Syntax
getEquipmentLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
Description
running under.
Syntax
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Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
Object Description
The Process Segment is an object used to hold the definition of basic tasks that are performed
in a manufacturing facility. Tasks can be as simple as 'Produce Product' or 'Unload Material',
but can be more granular like 'Changeover Line', 'Clean', 'Lab Inspection', 'Heat Up', 'Pre-
Production', 'Produce Product' and 'Run Out Line'.
The Process Segment is never used in an actual operation, but acts as a template for
Operation Segments to be created and based against.
Events
Besides the common MES object events, the following events exist for Process Segment.
Setting Description
Name
New The event is fired when a new instance of an Process Segment object is created.
Properties
Material Resource Property
Material resource properties are added as needed to define the materials feeding into or out of
a Process Segment. The setting name is what appears in the MES Object Editor component
and the script name is what is used to set or get the value using script. See
AbstractMESComplexProperty for details about accessing values using script.
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Name
Material _ MaterialName This is the name to refer to this material resource

Name __ by. Many process segments have multiple
material resources and this is a unique name
displayed to the operator, shown in analysis and
reports, and also internally used to reference this
material resource.
Material _ MaterialRef This can be set to a Material Class or a Material

Reference Definition. By setting this to Material Class will
cause the operator to be prompted for the specific
material for this material resource. If set to a
Material Definition, then the selection will be
MES Depending on the setting of the type, Material

Object Class or Material Definition options will show.
Name When Process Segments or Operations
Segments are inherited from a Process Segment,
then the options that show for the Material
Reference setting will be limited by the parent
settings.
For example: If Vinegar Material class is selected
for a Process Segment and a new child Process
Segment is created from it, then the only options
will be limited to the Vinegar Material Class and
any child of it.
MaterialRefUUID UUID of the Material Class or Material Definition.
Units MaterialUnits This appears to the operator, analysis and

reports.
Use MaterialUse Material use property. Options are:

In - This setting is used for material feeding from
an existing material lot into a segment that will be
part of the finished goods.
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Name
Out - This setting is used for material feeding out

of a segment that is or will be part of the finished
goods.
Consumable - This setting is used for material
feeding into a segment that is not part of the
finished goods.
By-product - This is used for material feeding out
of a segment that is not part of the finished
goods.
Lot MaterialLotNoSource This determines the source of the lot number.

Number _
Options
Source
Manual - prompt the operator for the lot number.
This is typically used when receiving raw
materials or entering a lot number generated by
an outside system.
Auto - automatically generated lot number. The
internal lot number generator will generate a lot
number and assign it automatically for the
operator. This option can also be used if a
different lot number format is used or lot numbers
are provided by another system that is integrated
with this system.
In Link - In cases where the lot number of output
of a segment will be the same as the lot number
of one of the inputs of the same segment, this
setting will tie the two together. Segments can be
configured with multiple material inputs and
outputs and different lot number links can be
configured.
Lot MaterialLotNoSourceLink If the Lot Number Source setting is set to In Link,

Number then this is the name of the material resource to
Source get the lot number from.
Link
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Name
Auto MaterialAutoGenerateLot If true, a new lot will be generated for the material
Generate output of a segment. This is typically only done
Lot when receiving material that a lot doesn't already
exists.
Lot _ MaterialEquipmentRef This is the type of equipment associated with this

Equipment material resource. It can be set to a Material
_ Class or a specific piece of equipment.
Reference
In the case where this material resource is an
input to the segment, this will be the equipment
where the material is coming from. This helps
establish routes that exist due to physical
machinery. For example if tanks 1 and 2 can only
supply line 1 and tanks 3 and 4 can only supply
line 2.
In the case where this material resource is an
output from the segment, this will be the
equipment where the material is going to. And
just like the case of the input, routes that exist
due to physical machinery can be
accommodated.
MES Depending on the setting of the type, Equipment

Object Class, Equipment, Line, Line Cell, Line Cell
Name Group or Storage Unit options will show. When
Process Segments or Operations Segments are
inherited from a Process Segment, then the
options that show for the Material Reference
setting will be limited by the parent settings.
For example: If Vinegar Tanks class is selected
for a Process Segment and a new child Process
Segment is created from it, then the only options
will be limited to the Vinegar Tanks class and any
child of it.
MaterialEquipmentRefUUID UUID for the Equipment Class or Equipment item.
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Name
Quantity MaterialQuantity Typically this is left blank, but it can be set to a

fixed value that will be constant every time the
segment is used for production.
Quantity MaterialQuantitySource This setting determines the source of the quantity

Source for this material resource.
Options
Available Lot Quantity - Number of items
belonging to the lot can be obtained with this
feature.
Link - This option allows the quantity to come
from an input or output material resource of this
segment. This eliminates the need to type in the
quantity multiple times if they will always be the
same as another material resource.
Link Combine - For segments that are
combining two or more lots into one streams, as
is the case of joining goods after tests are done to
only a portion of a lot, this option can be used. It
is used by having two or more material resources,
that are segment inputs, linked to the same
material resource output. When the segment is
ended, the system will sum up the quantities of
the linked material resources to that of the linking
material resources. There isn't a need to use ","
or any other delimiters while defining the quantity
source link, instead a single name is used that
can be put into all of the material references link
names.
Link Split - For segments that are splitting a lot
into two or more streams, as is the case of
separating good from bad product, this option can
be used. It is used by having two or more material
resources, that are segment outputs, linked to the
same material resource. When the segment is
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Name
ended, the system will ensure that the sum of the

quantities of the linking material resources equal
that of the linked material resources.
Manual - The operator will be prompted for the
quantity. The quantity must be entered before the
segment is ended.
MES Counter - Obtain the quantity from the
automatic production counters defined for the
associated equipment. The associated equipment
may change if the Lot Equipment Reference
setting is set to a Material Class and the specific
equipment is not known until the segment is
started for production. More information can be
found in the MES Counters page.
Sublot Count - The quantity will be automatically
set based on the number of Material Sublot items
belonging to the Material Lot. If sublots are used,
then serial numbers, or other unique identification
For example, a Material Lot of batteries maybe
have 25 individual batteries each with a serial
number and each with their own test results. The
quantity of the Material Lot will match the number
of Material Sublot items of the Material Lot. Or,
the number of batteries in the lot.
Quantity MaterialQuantitySourceLink This is used when the Quantity Source setting is

Source set to Link, Split or Combine. It is the name of the
Link material resource to link to this segment. On the
Ins, if Quantity Source is set to Available Lot
Quantity or Manual, and the Quantity Source Link
to "combine", then on the Outs, set the Quantity
Source to "Link Combine" and the Quantity
Source Link also to "combine".
MaterialFinalLotStatus
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Name
Final Lot When a segment is started, the status of the

Status Material Lots will be set to Active. When the
segment is ended or a new lot is used for the
material resource, the status will be set to
Complete. Optionally, the value of this setting can
be used instead of the default Complete. Please
note, the Active status while the lot is active
cannot be changed.
This is useful for setting a lot to Hold, In Process
or anything that can be used to filter lots or
sublots.
Enable MaterialEnableSublots If this setting is selected, then sublot support will

Sublots be enabled for the material resource. If sublots
are used, then serial numbers, or other unique
identification number, can be assigned to each
sublot item.
For example, a Material Lot of batteries may have
25 individual batteries each with a serial number
and each with their own test results.
Rate MaterialRatePeriod This is used to set the material rate period.

Period
Options

Personnel resource properties are added as needed to define the people that are required for the
Process Segment. The setting name is what appears in the MES Object Editor component and the script
name is what is used to set or get the value using script. See AbstractMESComplexProperty for details
about accessing values using script.
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Name
Personnel This is the name to refer to this personnel resource by.

Name Some process segments have multiple personnel
resources and this is a unique name displayed to the
operator, shown in analysis and reports, and also internally
used to reference this personnel resource.
Personnel PersonnelRef This can be set to a Personnel Class or a Person. By

_ setting this to Personnel Class will cause the operator to
Reference be prompted for the specific Person for this personnel
resource. If set to a Person, then the selection will be
MES Depending on the setting of the type, Personnel Class or

Object Person options will show. When Process Segments or
Name Operations Segments are inherited from a Process
Segment, then the options that show for the Personnel
Reference setting will be limited by the parent settings.
For example: If Unload Operator Personnel class is
selected for a Process Segment and a new child Process
Segment is created from it, then the only options will be
limited to the Unload Operator Class and any child of it.
PersonnelRefUUID UUID of the selected Personnel Class or Person.
Units PersonnelUnits This specifies the units for the quantity setting.
Use PersonnelUse Currently this is here for reference and is included to align
with the ISA-95 standard and will become significant in the
next phase of the Track and Trace Module.
Quantity PersonnelQuanity Currently this is here for reference and is included to align
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An equipment resource property is added to define the equipment that the Process Segment will run on.
The setting name is what appears in the MES Object Editor component and the script name is what is
used to set or get the value using script. See AbstractMESComplexProperty for details about accessing
values using script.

Name
Equipment This is the name to refer to this equipment resource by.

. Some process segments may have multiple equipment
Resource resources and this is a unique name displayed to the
. Name operator, shown in analysis and reports, and also
internally used to reference this equipment resource.
Equipment EquipmentRef This can be set to a Equipment Class or a Equipment,

Reference Line, Line Cell, Line Cell Group or Storage Unit. By
setting this to Equipment Class will cause the operator to
be prompted for the specific equipment for this equipment
resource. If set to a specific equipment item, then the
selection will be automatically selected.
MES Depending on the setting of the type, Equipment Class or

Object specific equipment item options will show. When Process
Name Segments or Operations Segments are inherited from a
Process Segment, then the options that show for the
Equipment Reference setting will by limited by the parent
settings.
For example: If Unload Stations class is selected for a
Process Segment and a new child Process Segment is
created from it, then the only options will be limited to the
Unload Stations Class and any child of it.
EquipmentRefUUID UUID of the Equipment Class or Equipment item.
Units EquipmentUnits This specifies the units for the quantity setting.
Use EquipmentUse Currently this is here for reference and is included to align
with the ISA-95 standard and will become significant in
the next phase of the Track and Trace Module.
Quantity EquipmentQuantity
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Name
Currently this is here for reference and is included to align

Equipment Objects
Equipment MES objects are created when the production model is started. Only one Equipment
MES object is created for every production item in the production model that is defined in the
designer. Multiple Equipment class MES objects can be created in the MES object Editor
component and equipment assigned to them.
There are two main Object Types in the Equipment Objects Group, MESEquipmentObject and
MESEquipmentClassObject.
Both these objects have a corresponding ResponseEquipmentObject and
ResponseEquipmentClassObject which is an internal versioning schema created to maintain
historical production data whenever changes are made to the MESEquipment or
EquipmentClass objects.
The MESEquipmentObject and MESEquipmentClassObject inherit the AbstractMESObject
properties and methods and also extend it with the same properties and methods as shown
further down in this section.
The MESEquipmentClassObject and ResponseEquipmentClassObject inherit the
AbstractMESObject properties and methods but do not extend it in anyway.
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Equipment Object Versions

Every time an Equipment Object is modified, i.e. adding custom properties, changing a setting
etc., the version number of that equipment object will be updated in the background. When an
operation is scheduled, it will check for a corresponding ResponseObject version. If one does
not exist, it will automatically create a new Response object.
This versioning is not part of ISA-95, however, without it, analysis of historical data would lose
the original configuration of equipment, personnel and materials.
For all intents and purposes, MES equipment objects will be created and configured in the
Production model, from the MES Management screen and through scripting. Response Objects
are automatically created by Operations and will be used for any kind of traceability analysis.
Although these are called Response Objects, they are in fact Version objects of the
Equipment Objects. They are not Response Segment objects as defined by ISA-95.
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MESEquipment and ResponseEquipment Objects

With the exception of the 'Equipment' and 'ResponseEquipment' objects, all the
MESEquipment and ResponseEquipment Objects form a hierarchy that follows that of the
Production model (from Enterprise, Site, Area, Storage Zone, Storage Unit, Line, and
CellGroup down to the Cell), and these are created automatically on startup of the MES
system.
Supplemental Equipment
The Equipment and ResponseEquipment objects are used to define supplemental

equipment (rolling or mobile such as bins, pallets) that can be included for a segment. This
equipment does not reside in the production model and operations cannot be performed on
them.
The following table summarizes the different Equipment Objects that inherit from the
MESEquipmentObject and what is possible.
Equipment Response Description Auto Can Run Can

Perform
Object Object (Version) Created Operation
Analysis
Equipment ResponseEquipment Supplemental

equipment
only
Enterprise ResponseEnterprise Object based

on the
Enterprise
configured in
the production
model.
Site ResponseSite Object based

on the Site
configured in
the production
model.
Line ResponseLine
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Equipment Response Description Auto Can Run Can

Perform
Object Object (Version) Created Operation
Analysis
Object based
on the Line
configured in
the production
model.
LineCellGroup ResponseLineCellGroup Object based

on the
LineCellGroup
configured in
the production
model.
LineCell ResponseLineCell Object based

on the
LineCell
configured in
the production
model.
StorageZone ResponseStorageZone Object based

on the
StorageZone
configured in
the production
model.
StorageUnit ResponseStorageUnit Object based

on the
StorageUnit
configured in
the production
model.
Extended Script Functions

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The following script functions exist for the Equipment and ResponseEquipment objects only.
Extended Functions
getEquipmentPath()
Description
Gets the path associated with this equipment object.
Syntax
getEquipmentPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String EquipmentPath - The path associated with this equipment.
Scope
All
getEquipmentModeClassUUID()
Description
Gets uuid of the equipment mode class.
Syntax
getEquipmentModeClassUUID()
Parameters
None
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Returns
String uuid - The uuid that represents the equipment mode class.
Scope
All
getEquipmentStateClassUUID()
Description
Gets uuid of the equipment state class.
Syntax
getEquipmentStateClassUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String uuid - The uuid that represents the equipment state class.
Scope
All
Extended Properties
Besides the common core properties, the following core properties exist for Equipment and
ResponseEquipment objects only.
Setting Name Description
EquipmentPath Equipment path is the location path for the specified

equipment.
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The equipment path is based on the hierarchy in the item in

the production model. Referring to the image below, the
equipment path for Bottling Line 1, is "Dressings
Inc\California\Bottling\Bottling Line 1". Equipment paths are
used by some of the MES components and script functions to
easily identify equipment items.
EquipmentForceSingleLot Force storage of a single lot. There should be at least one lot.
EquipmentIgnitionSchedule Scheduling the equipment in Ignition.
EquipmentLotHandlingMode This would handle the equipment lots. The different types of
mode available are single lot, random lot, FIFO, LIFO, same
lot, blend lot and unknown.
EquipmentZeroLotThreshold If the lot threshold is less than 0, it returns Invalid lot.
Material Objects
Any production or processing that is done involves material. The material maybe raw material
that goes into finished goods, or it can be consumable or by-product that is not directly related
to the finished good.
There are four Object Types in the Material Objects Group, MaterialClass and MaterialDef,
MaterialLot and MaterialSubLot.
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MaterialClass and MaterialDef objects have a corresponding ResponseMaterialClass and

ResponseMaterialDef, which is an internal versioning schema created to maintain historical
production data whenever changes are made to the properties or settings of the MaterialClass
and MaterialDef objects.
All of these objects inherit the AbstractMESObject properties and methods. The MaterialLot
and MaterialSubLot further extend the parent object with the properties and methods found
Material Object Versions

Every time a MaterialDef or Class Object is modified, i.e. adding custom properties, changing a
setting etc., the version number of that equipment object will be updated in the background.
When an operation is scheduled, it will check for a corresponding Response Object version. If
one does not exist, it will automatically create a new Response object.
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For all intents and purposes, MES Material objects will be created and configured in the MES
Management screen and through scripting. Response Objects are automatically created by
Operations and will be used for any kind of traceability analysis.
Material Objects. They are not Response Segment objects as defined by ISA-95
Material Class
The MaterialClass object is used to group material into a category. It can have MaterialDef or
another MaterialClass objects as children. Defining production tasks for each specific material,
is very tedious. A better method would be to organize the material into categories, or class
using ISA-95 terms. An example will make this clearer with fewer words. Consider unloading
electronic components at a receiving dock. Defining a task to receive each type of component
would be a management nightmare. Instead all of the components can be added to an
Electronic Component class and when the operator does the receive components task at the
dock, it prompts them for the specific component that belongs to the Electronic Components
class. Only one receive components task has to be defined, which is much easier to manage.
The MaterialClass object inherits the AbstractMESObject properties and methods, but does not
extend them.
Material Def
An object used to define material that can have Material Definition objects as children. Material
definitions are used to define raw materials, material that are partially processed but not in
finished goods state and finished goods. Consider the following case: If we are assembling an
electronic product, then we will have electronic components, including a circuit board, that will
each have material definitions. The components will be soldered to the circuit board and will
have a material definition for the sub assembly. Next, the circuit board will be added to the
housing which will have a material definition that represents it. This will continue until the
finished goods are complete. It may even include accessories that are sold with the finished
product. Each will have a material definition. Think of it this way: in order to know which lots of
components were used to make a batch of circuit boards material definitions are needed.
The MaterialDef object inherits the AbstractMESObject properties and methods, but does not
extend them.
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Material Lot
Base Object
The Material Lot Object is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Scripting Functions
The following scripting functions return a Material Lot Object...

system.mes.loadMaterialLot
Object Description
Material Lot Objects are used and created whenever an Operations Segment is executed. This
object holds information about the Material Lot and can have Material Sublot objects as
children. The Material Lot object does not store a great deal of information about itself, but
stores references and links to other objects associated with it. Object Methods are provided
that allow you to access the Response Segment that created the Material Lot, the Response
Material Definition for the Material Lot and the Response Equipment (i.e. Response Storage
Unit), where the Material Lot is located.
Material Sublots
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When a segment is started, a Material Lot object is created for the OUT material. If the parts
being produced by that segment are serialized, a Material Sublot object can be created for
each serialized part that are associated with the Material Lot. The Material Sublots can be
traced back throughout the process and show up as a highlight on the Material Lot object on
the Trace Graph View. Creating Material Sublots is much more efficient than executing a
process segment for each part produced. However re-introducing sublots back into a
manufacturing process for re-work provides some challenges for traceability.
Example
obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('2dce886c-8ce6-4aeb-b271-
62adc07a6f26') #Return a Material lot object
obj.getChildCollection().getList()
Material Lot Quantities
Material Lot Objects do not hold the quantity of material in that lot. The quantity consumed or
created is kept in the Lot Resource properties of the Response Segment object which
provides a mechanism for determining how much of a material lot was consumed or created by
a given Response Segment.
In order to find out how much material remains in a lot, the material lot object method obj.
getLotInventory().getNetQuantity() queries each of the response segments that have
touched the Material Lot object to return the remaining lot quantity
References versus Links
The Material Lot object provides two methods to obtain the associated Response Material
Definition and Response {Equipment} objects.
getLocationLink() and getMaterialDefLink() both return a lightweight object that can then be
used to access the actual object i.e. getLocationLink().getMESObject() whereas
getLocationRef() and getMaterialRef() return an AbstractMESObjectReferenceProperty
object.
It is recommended to always use the ...Link() method as this provides a faster way of
getting to the object directly, however, be advised that ...link().getMESObject() will
throw the error Information is missing for response material location reference if either
the UUID or Type is missing for the returned MESObject. getLocationRef() will not
throw an error and allows you to access an object that has only one of the UUID or
Type parameters set. This error generally only occurs if deriveMESObject() or
createMESObject() was used to create an MES object without setting up all the
necessary parameters. Using process segments to create the MES Objects will
ensure that the objects have the parameters correctly setup.
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Methods versus Properties
The Material Lot Object provides a set of methods that can be called to return object properties
such as obj.getUnits() or obj.getLotAvailabilityStatus(). These method calls are
recommended over directly accessing object properties using the obj.getPropertyValue
("LotStatus"). The reason for this is because of subtle differences between the value returned
by the method and the property.
As an example, obj.getLotAvailabilityStatus() returns the enumerated type AVAILABLE
whereas myobj.getPropertyValue('LotAvailabilityStatus') returns the string Available.
It is recommended to only access properties when no method currently exists to obtain the
value of the property.
Methods
Beside the common MESAbstractObject methods, the following methods exist for the
MaterialLot object.
getLocationLink
Description
Get the link to the location of the material lot.
Syntax
getLocationLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
The MES Object Link representing the location.
Scope
All
getLocationRef
Description
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Returns the location reference of the core property of material lot.
Syntax
getLocationRef()
Parameters
None
Returns
AbstractMESObjectReferenceProperty - The location reference of the material lot property.
Scope
All
getLotAvailabilityStatus
Description
Returns the availability of the lot.
Syntax
getLotAvailabilityStatus()
Parameters
None
Returns
Availability status is returned.
Scope
All
getLotInventory
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Description
Get inventory of the material lot.
Syntax
getLotInventory()
Parameters
None
Returns
The MES Lot Quantity Summary Item object with inventory details.
Scope
All
getLotSequence
Description
Returns the sequence number of the corresponding material lot.
Syntax
getLotSequence()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer lotSequence - The sequence number associated with this material lot.
Scope
All
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getMaterialDefLink
Description
Get the link to the definition of the material lot.
Syntax
getMaterialDefLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
The MES Object Link representing the definition.
Scope
All
getMaterialRef
Description
Returns the reference of the core property of material lot.
Syntax
getMaterialRef()
Parameters
None
Returns
AbstractMESObjectReferenceProperty - The reference of the material lot property.
Scope
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All
getUnits
Description
Gets the unit of corresponding material lot quantity.
Syntax
getUnits()
Parameters
None
Returns
String units - The units for the lot quantity.
Scope
All
setLotSequence(lotSequence)
Description
Sets the sequence number for material lot.
Syntax
setLotSequence(lotSequence)
Parameters
Integer lotSequence - The sequence number associated with this material lot.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
setUnits(lotUnits)
Description
Sets the unit of corresponding material lot quantity.
Syntax
setUnits(lotUnits)
Parameters
String lotUnits - The units to set for the lot quantity.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Events
Besides the common MES object events, the following events exist for Material Lot objects.
CreateLotNumber This event is run every time a Material Lot object is requested to create
a new lot number. This event provides a method to intercept the
generation of lot numbers so that the format of the lot number or even
the number itself can be modified. For systems that retrieve lot numbers
from a ERP or other system, this event will allow obtaining a lot number
from it. Script in this event can also read from a block of available lot
numbers that are maintained in a database.
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EvaluateLotStatus The event is fired when a Material Lot is being finalized in a segment
operation with a quantity and/or status change.
If no script is entered, then the default handler will be executed. To
execute the default handler from within the script entered here, add a
script line:
New The event is fired when a new instance of a Material Lot MES object is
created.
script line:
Properties
Property values can be accessed and changed for an object by using the getPropertyValue()
and setPropertyValue() method.
Example
obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('2dce886c-8ce6-4aeb-b271-
62adc07a6f26') #Return a Material lot object
print obj.getPropertyValue('LotStatus')
Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for Material Lot objects.
MaterialRefUUID Read The UUID of the Material Definition assigned to the

Material Lot object.
MaterialRefType Read The type of the Material Definition object assigned to the
Material Lot object. i.e. ResponseMaterialDef
ResponseSegmentUUID Read The UUID of the Response Segment that created the
Material Lot object.
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LotAssemblyType Read Currently this is here for reference and is included to align
Lot AvailabilityStatus Read Returns the availability status of the lot. Default is
/Write Available.
Available - Material Lot is currently available
Used - Material Lot has been used up
LotStatus Read The status of the Material Lot object. When a Material Lot
/Write object is currently being used by a Response Segment,
this will be set to Active. When the Response Segment is
ended, this will be set to the Final Lot Status setting in
the Operation Segment configuration. If a Final Lot Status
is not defined, it will be set to the default status of
Complete.
LotLocationRefType Read This is the type of equipment object where the lot is
/Write located i.e. ResponseStorageUnit
LotLocationRef UUID Read This is the UUID for the specific equipment of where the
lot is located i.e. 6d15732b-5d64-41d7-a596-
9ccef8eead15
LotUnits Read The unit defined for the lot quantity. Notice, that this is not
/Write a quantity setting for the Material Lot object. This is
because the quantities are kept in the lot resource
properties of the Response Segment object. The reason
for this is that a many Response Segments may pull
product from a single lot and it will have to be continually
updated. In addition, details of how much a given
Response Segment used of a lot still has to be
maintained and storing quantities in the Material Lot
object will be redundant which is never good.
LotSequence Read
/Write
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The sequence property is incremented every time a new

Material Lot is created for a given lot number. This makes
it unique as an unchanging lot number flows through a
manufacturing facility.
Material Sublot
Object Description
When an operations segment is started, a Material Lot object is created for the OUT material. If
the parts being produced by that segment are serialized, a Material Sublot object can be
created for each serialized part that are associated with the Material Lot. The Material Sublots
can be traced back throughout the process and show up as a highlight on the Material Lot
object on the Trace Graph View. Creating Material Sublots is much more efficient than
executing a process segment for each part produced. However re-introducing sublots back into
a manufacturing process for re-work provides some challenges for traceability.
Creating Material Sublots
Material Sub lots can be created using the MES Sublot List component and through scripting
functions exposed by the Response Segment.
Response Segment Sublot Functions
addSublot
Description
These script functions are used to add sublots one at a time to active segments and
the different versions provide various methods to do so. Sublots are represented by
MESMaterialSublot objects which corresponds to the ISA-95 Material Sublot objects.
MESMaterialSublot objects must be children of a MESMaterialLot object, event though
the lot information may not be needed. Usually, when production details are
maintained for serialized items moving through production as groups, sublots are
used. In cases where each item moves independently through production, then just
material lots can be used for each serialized item.
Notice
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In order for material sublots to be added, the Enable Sublots setting of the
segment material property must be set to true.
addSublot(materialPropertyName, sublotName)
Description
This version of the addSublot script function is used to create a single new material
sub lot. When the new is created, the CreateSerialNumber event of the MaterialSublot
object will be executed and a serial number will automatically be assigned. This serial
number, which is the name of the MaterialSublot object, can be changed prior
updating the segment.
Syntax
Parameters
String materialPropertyName - The name of the material property item as defined for
the segment.
String sublotName - The name of the sublot which is usually the serial number of the
item.
Returns
MESMaterialSublot - A new MESMaterialSublot object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Create a new segment

seg = system.mes.createSegment('Load Assembly Tray', '[globa
l]\Dressings Inc\California\Assembly\PS Assembly', False)
#Assign the material resources
seg.setMaterial('Housing', 'Housing', 'Assembly Tray 8')
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#Begin the segment

seg.begin()
#Because the reference to the segment is different than the
one at the Ignition gateway after begin was executed,
refresh it.
seg = system.mes.getActiveSegment('[global]\Dressings
Inc\California\Assembly\PS Assembly', 'Load Assembly Tray')
#Create new sublots
seg.addSublot('Housing', 'SN 1234')
seg.update()
addSublot(materialPropertyName, sublotName, customProperties)
Description
This version of the addSublot script function functions the same as the addSublot
(materialPropertyName, sublotName) script function above with the added support to
assign new custom properties to the new material sublot at the same time.
Syntax

Parameters
the segment.
String sublotName - The name of the sublot which is usually the serial number of the
item.
PyDictionary customProperties - A PyDictionary containing either name value pairs or
complete custom property definitions. See Custom Properties for more information.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet

#Begin the segment
seg.begin()
refresh it.
#Create new sublot
#Add custom properties
#Custom property definition format: {custom_property_name:
[ignition_data_type, value, description, units,
production_visible, required}
cp = {'Width' : ['Int4', 1020, 'Width of housing', 'mm', Tru
e, True], 'Height' : ['Int4', 800, 'Height of housing', 'mm'
, True, True]}
seg.addSublot('Housing', 'SN 1234', cp)
#Create second sublot with different custom property values
cp = {'Width' : ['Int4', 1025, 'Width of housing', 'mm', Tru
e, True], 'Height' : ['Int4', 790, 'Height of housing', 'mm'
, True, True]}
seg.update()
addSublots(materialPropertyName, countToAdd)
Description
These script functions are used to add multiple sublots to active segments and the
different versions provide various methods to do so. Sublots are represented by
MESMaterialSublot objects must be children of a MESMaterialLot object, event though
the lot information may not be needed. Usually, when production details are
maintained for serialized items moving through production as groups, sublots are
used. In cases where each item moves independently through production, then just
material lots can be used for each serialized item.
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Notice
In order for material sublots to be added, the Enable Sublots setting of the
segment material property must be set to true.
Description
This version of the addSublots script function is used to create a specified quantity of
new material sublots. For each sublot object created, the CreateSerialNumber event of
the MaterialSublot object will be executed and a serial number will automatically be
assigned. This serial number, which is the name of the MaterialSublot object, can be
changed prior updating the segment.
Syntax
Parameters
the segment.
Integer countToAdd - The number of sub lots to add.
Returns
List<MESMaterialSublot> - A list of new MESMaterialSublot objects. The size of the
list will match the countToAdd parameter.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

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#Begin the segment
seg.begin()
refresh it.
#Create new sublots
sublotList = seg.addSublots('Housing', 5)
for index in range(sublotList.size()):
#Print the automatically generated serial number
print sublotList.get(index).getName()
seg.update()
getSubLot
Description
Get an existing sublot that is associated with a segment. Sublots are represented by
MESMaterialSublot objects and correspond to the ISA-95 Material Sublot objects.
Syntax
getSublot(materialPropertyName, sublotName)
Parameters
the segment.
String sublotName - The name of an existing sublot to return.
Returns
MESMaterialSublot - The MESMaterialSublot object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
eqPath = '[global]\Dressings Inc\California\Raw

Materials\Unload Station 1'
#Get the current operation being run at the equipment
oper = system.mes.getCurrentOperation(eqPath)
#Get the active segment running under the operation
segName = oper.getActiveSegmentName()
seg = oper.getActiveSegment(segName)
#Get the sublot with serial number SN1823
sublot = seg.getSublot('Housing', 'SN1823')
#Do something with the sublot
sublot.setPropertyValue('Width', '1002')
#Don't forget to save the changes to the sublot
system.mes.saveMESObject(sublot)
Base Object
The Material Sublot is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Script Functions
The following script functions exist for the Material Sublot.

getLocationLink
Description
Get the link to the location of the material sublot.
Syntax
getLocationLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Scope
All
getMaterialDefLink
Description
Get the link to the definition of the material sublot.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getName
Description
Gets the name of corresponding material sublot.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
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Returns
String name - The name of the corresponding material sublot.
Scope
All
Methods
Beside the common MESAbstractObject methods, the following methods exist for the Material
Sublots.
getLocationLink
Description
Get the link to the location of the material sublot.
Syntax
getLocationLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getMaterialDefLink
Description
Get the link to the definition of the material sublot.
Syntax
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Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getName
Description
Gets the name of corresponding material sublot.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of the corresponding material sublot.
Scope
All
Events
Besides the common MES object events, the following events exist for Material Sublot objects.
New
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The event is fired when a new instance of a Material Sub-Lot object is

created.
script line:
CreateSerialNumber This event is run every time a Material Sublot object is requested to
create a new serial number. This event provides a method to intercept
the generation of serial numbers so that the format of the serial
number or even the number itself can be modified. For systems that
retrieve serial numbers from a ERP or other system, this event will
allow obtaining a serial number from it. Script in this event can also
read from a block of available serial numbers that are maintained in a
database.
Properties
Example
eqPath = '[global]\Dressings Inc\California\Raw Materials\Unload

Station 1'





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Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for Material Sublots.
Setting R/W Description

Name
Lot . Read Currently this is here for reference and is included to align with the ISA-
Assembly 95 standard and will become significant in the next phase of the Track
. Type and Trace Module.
Sublot Read The status of the Material Sublot object. When a Material Sublot object
Status /Write is currently being processed by a Response Segment, this will be set to
Active. When the Response Segment is ended, this will be set to the
Final Lot Status setting in the Operation Segment configuration. If a
Final Lot Status is not defined, it will be set to the default status of
Completed.
MESLotAvailabilityStatusTypes
This object is used for filtering the results based on the lot status. The available lot status types
are:
Available
Used
Both
Lot status can also be set with setPropertyValue('LotAvailabilityStatus', 'Both') script function
#Load MES object

#Get and print the current name of the MES object

#Notice either method can be used to read the Name property
print obj.getName()
print obj.getPropertyValue('Name')
#Change the name of the MES object
#Set the lot status

obj.setPropertyValue('LotAvailabilityStatus', 'Available')

values
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MES Analysis Results
Base Object
The MES Analysis Results object is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the
exposed properties, methods and events for that object.
Scripting Functions
The following scripting functions return a MES Analysis Results object ...
system.mes.executeAnalysis(beginDate, endDate, settings) system.mes.executeAnalysis
(beginDate, endDate, savedSettingsName)
Methods
Beside the common MESAbstractObject methods, the following methods exist for the MES
Analysis Results object .
addMessage(message)
Description
Adds a message to the analysis results.
Syntax
addMessage(message)
Parameters
String message - The message to be added.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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getDrillDownOptions()
Description
Gets the drill down options for the analysis results.
Syntax
getDrillDownOptions()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<AbstractValueItemInfo> options - The drill down options for the analysis results.
Scope
All
getExecutionDurationMS()
Description
Gets the duration of execution in milliseconds.
Syntax
getExecutionDurationMS()
Parameters
None
Returns
Long executionDurationMS - The duration of execution in milliseconds.
Scope
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setDrillDownOptions(List<AbstractValueItemInfo> drillDownOptionMap)
Description
Sets a list of drill down options for this analysis results.
Syntax
setDrillDownOptions(List<AbstractValueItemInfo> drillDownOptionMap)
Parameters
List<AbstractValueItemInfo> options - Drill down options for the analysis results.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
MES Analysis Settings
Base Object
The MES Analysis Settings object is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the
Scripting Functions
The following scripting functions return a MES Analysis Settings object ...
system.mes.createMESAnalysisSettings
system.mes.getMESAnalysisSettings
system.mes.getMESAnalysisSettingsList
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Methods
Analysis Settings object .
addParameter(parameterName)
Description
Adds a parameter to the analysis settings.
Syntax
addParameter(parameterName)
Parameters
String parameterName - Name of the parameter to be added.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
addSecurityRole(roleName)
Description
Adds a security role to the analysis settings.
Syntax
addSecurityRole(roleName)
Parameters
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String roleName - The name of security role to be added.

Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
canUserExecute(user)
Description
Checks whether an MES user is allowed to execute the analysis settings.
Syntax
canUserExecute(user)
Parameters
MESUser user - The MES user for which the canUserExecute property is checked for.
Returns
boolean True if the MES user can execute analysis settings and False otherwise.
Scope
All
canUserModify(user)
Description
Checks whether an MES user is allowed to modify the analysis settings.
Syntax
canUserModify(user)
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Parameters
MESUser user - The MES user for which the canUserModify property is checked for.
Returns
boolean True if the MES user can modify analysis settings and False otherwise.
Scope
All
getDataPointList()
Description
Gets the list of data points associated with the analysis settings.
Syntax
getDataPointList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> dataPointList - A list of data points for the analysis settings.
Scope
All
getDataPoints()
Description
Gets the data points associated with the analysis settings.
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Syntax
getDataPoints()
Parameters
None
Returns
String dataPoints - Data points for the analysis settings.
Scope
All
getEndDateParameterName()
Info
Analysis data can be filtered using Ignition report parameters. They can be selected
from the drop down menu of the analysis sector (only for reports) as shown below.
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Description
Gets the end date parameter name for the MES analysis.
Syntax
getEndDateParameterName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String parameterName - The end date parameter name for the MES analysis (reports).
Scope
All
getFilterExpression()
Description
Gets the filter expression for the analysis settings.
Syntax
getFilterExpression()
Parameters
None
Returns
String expression - The filter expression for the analysis settings.
Scope
All
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getGroupBy()
Description
Gets the GroupBy for this analysis settings.
Syntax
getGroupBy()
Parameters
None
Returns
String groupBy - GroupBys defined in the analysis settings.
Scope
All
getGroupByList()
Description
Gets the list of GroupBys defined in the analysis settings.
Syntax
getGroupByList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> groupByList - The list of GroupBys defined in the analysis settings.
Scope
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getIncludeDrillDownOptions()
Description
Gets the includeDrillDownOptions property value for the analysis settings.
Syntax
getIncludeDrillDownOptions()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean includeOptions - True if the drill down options are included and False otherwise.
Scope
All
getOrderBy()
Description
Gets the OrderBys defined in the analysis settings.
Syntax
getOrderBy()
Parameters
None
Returns
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String orderBy - The OrderBys defined in the analysis data.

Scope
All
getOrderByList()
Description
Gets the list of OrderBys defined in the analysis settings.
Syntax
getOrderByList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> orderByList - The list of OrderBys defined in the analysis settings.
Scope
All
getParameterCount()
Description
Gets the number of parameter for the analysis settings.
Syntax
getParameterCount()
Parameters
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None
Returns
int count - The parameter count for the analysis settings.
Scope
All
getParameter(index)
Description
Gets the analysis parameter corresponding to the given index.
Syntax
getParameter(index)
Parameters
int index - The index representing the parameter.
Returns
AnalysisParameterProperty analysisParameter - The analysis parameter complex property
defined by the specified index.
Scope
All
getParameter(parameterName)
Description
Gets the analysis parameter.
Syntax
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getParameter(parameterName)
Parameters
String parameterName - The name of the parameter to be returned.
Returns
AnalysisParameterProperty analysisParameter - The analysis parameter complex property.
Scope
All
getSecurityRoleCount()
Description
Gets the security role count for the analysis settings.
Syntax
getSecurityRoleCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
int count - The count of security roles associated with this analysis settings.
Scope
All
getSecurityRole(index)
Description
Gets the security role corresponding to the index parameter.
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Syntax
getSecurityRole(index)
Parameters
int index - The security role index.
Returns
AnalysisSecurityProperty analysisSecurity - The analysis security complex property with
the security role details.
Scope
All
getSecurityRole(roleName)
Description
Gets the security role corresponding to the role name parameter.
Syntax
Parameters
String roleName - The role name to return the security role for.
Returns
AnalysisSecurityProperty analysisSecurity - The analysis security complex property with
the security role details.
Scope
All
getStartDateParameterName()
Info
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Info
Description
Gets the start date parameter name from the MES analysis (report).
Syntax
getStartDateParameterName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String parameterName - The start date parameter defined in the MES analysis.
Scope
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All
hasDataPoints()
Description
Checks whether there exist any data points for the analysis settings.
Syntax
hasDataPoints()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if there exist any data points for the analysis settings and False otherwise.
Scope
All
removeParameter(parameterName)
Description
Removes the specific parameter from the analysis settings.
Syntax
removeParameter(parameterName)
Parameters
String parameterName - Name of the parameter to be removed.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
removeSecurityRole(roleName)
Description
Removes a security role from the analysis settings.
Syntax
Parameters
String roleName - The name of security role that is to be removed.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setDataPoints(dataPoints)
Description
Sets the data points for this analysis settings.
Syntax
setDataPoints(dataPoints)
Parameters
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String dataPoints - The data points to set for the analysis settings.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setEndDateParameterName(parameterName)
Info
Description
Sets the end date parameter name for the MES analysis settings (reports).
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Syntax
setEndDateParameterName(parameterName)
Parameters
String parameterName - The end date parameter name to set for the analysis settings.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setFilterExpression(expression)
Description
Sets the filter expression for the analysis settings.
Syntax
setFilterExpression(expression)
Parameters
String expression - The filter expression to be set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setGroupBy(groupBy)
Description
Sets the GroupBy to group the analysis data.
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Syntax
setGroupBy(groupBy)
Parameters
String groupBy - The factors to group the analysis data.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setGroupBy(groupBy)
Description
Sets the factors (GroupBy) to group the analysis data.
Syntax
setGroupBy(groupBy)
Parameters
List<String> groupBy - The list of GroupBys separated by commas.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setIncludeDrillDownOptions(includeOptions)
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Description
Sets the includeDrillDownOptions property value for the analysis settings.
Syntax
setIncludeDrillDownOptions(includeOptions)
Parameters
boolean includeOptions - Set to True if you like to include the drill down options and False
otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setOrderBy(orderBy)
Description
Sets the OrderBy for the analysis data.
Syntax
setOrderBy(orderBy)
Parameters
String orderBy - The orderBy to set for the analysis data.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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setOrderBy(orderBy)
Description
Sets a list of OrderBys for the analysis data.
Syntax
setOrderBy(orderBy)
Parameters
List<String> orderBy - The list of OrderBys for the analysis data.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setParameterDataType(parameterName, parameterDataType)
Description
Sets the datatype for the analysis parameter.
Syntax
setParameterDataType(parameterName, parameterDataType)
Parameters
String parameterName - Name of the parameter to set the data type for.
String parameterDataType - Data type to set for the parameter.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
setSecurityRoleRights(roleName, canExecute, canModify)
Description
Sets the rights to security role.
Syntax
setSecurityRoleRights(roleName, canExecute, canModify)
Parameters
String roleName - The name of the security role to set the security rights for.
boolean canExecute - Set to True if this security role can execute the analysis and False
otherwise.
boolean canModify - Set to True if this security role can modify the analysis and False
otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
MES Inventory Filter
Object Description
A MESInventoryFilter object used to query inventory information and is required by certain
script methods. Because inventory results may be specific to known materials, locations, etc.,
this object is used to hold the filter settings.
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Scripting Functions
This script function can be used to create an MESInventoryFilter object.
system.mes.inventory.filter.createFilter()
Description
Returns a new instance of a MESInventoryFilter object for that properties can be set on.
This is typically used when a script function requires a MESInventoryFilter object as a
parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.inventory.filter.createFilter()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESInventoryFilter - A new instance of a MESInventoryFilter object.
Example
Code Snippet
Code Snippet
filter = system.mes.inventory.filter.createFilter()
filter.setIncludeCompleteLots(True)
filter.setEquipmentClassName('Vinegar Tanks')
beginCal = Calendar.getInstance()
beginCal.add(Calendar.DAY_OF_MONTH, -30)
filter.setBeginDateTime(beginCal)
endCal = Calendar.getInstance()
filter.setEndDateTime(endCal)
results = system.mes.getInventory(filter)
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for rowIndex in range(results.getRowCount()):

print str(results.getValueAt(rowIndex, 0))
Methods
Inventory Filter Object.
getBeginDateTime()
Description
Get the beginning date and time to limit the results to return.
Syntax
getBeginDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Calendar The beginning date and time to filter results.
getCustomLotStatus()
Description
Get the custom lot status of results to return.
Syntax
getCustomLotStatus()
Parameters
None
Returns
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String The custom lot status value.
getEndDateTime()
Description
Get the ending date and time to limit the results to return.
Syntax
getEndDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Calendar The ending date and time to filter results.
getEquipmentClassName()
Description
Get the lot equipment class name used to filter the results.
Syntax
getEquipmentClassName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The lot equipment class name.
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setIncludeActiveLots(True)
filter.setEquipmentClassName('Vinegar Tanks')
print filter.getEquipmentClassName()
Output
Vinegar Tanks
getEquipmentClassUUID()
Description
Get the lot equipment class UUID used to filter the results.
Syntax
getEquipmentClassUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The lot equipment class UUID.
getEquipmentPath()
Description
Get the lot equipment path used to filter the results.
Syntax
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getEquipmentPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The lot equipment path.
getEquipmentUUID()
Description
Get the lot equipment UUID used to filter the results.
Syntax
getEquipmentUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The lot equipment UUID.
getMaterialClassName()
Description
Get the material class name used to filter the results.
Syntax
getMaterialClassName()
Parameters
None
Returns
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String The material class name.
getMaterialClassUUID()
Description
Get the material class UUID used to filter the results.
Syntax
getMaterialClassUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The material class UUID.
getMaterialDefUUID()
Description
Get the material definition UUID used to filter the results.
Syntax
getMaterialDefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The material name UUID.
getMaterialNameFilter()
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Description
Get the material name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The material name filter.
getPersonFirstName()
Description
Get the person first name used to filter the results.
Syntax
getPersonFirstName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The person first name filter.
getPersonLastName()
Description
Get the person last name used to filter the results.
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Syntax
getPersonLastName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The person last name filter.
getPersonnelClassName()
Description
Get the personnel class name used to filter the results.
Syntax
getPersonnelClassName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The personnel class name.
getPersonnelClassUUID()
Description
Get the personnel class UUID used to filter the results.
Syntax
getPersonnelClassUUID()
Parameters
None
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Returns
String The personnel class UUID.
getPersonUUID()
Description
Get the person UUID used to filter the results.
Syntax
getPersonUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The person UUID filter.
includeActiveLots()
Description
If True, lots or sublots currently being processed will be included in the results.
Syntax
includeActiveLots()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean If True, active lots will be return in the results.
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.includeActiveLots()
includeCompleteLots()
Description
If True, lots that are complete will be included in the results.
Syntax
includeCompleteLots()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean If True, completed lots will be returned in the results.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.includeCompleteLots()
setBeginDateTime(beginDateTime)
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Description
Set the beginning date and time to limit results to return. This applies to lots or sublots that
are completed or have a custom lot status.
Syntax
Parameters
Calendar beginDateTime - Beginning date and time to filter results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
cal.add(Calendar.MONTH, -1)
beginDate = cal.getTime()
filter.setBeginDateTime(beginDate)
setCustomLotStatus(customLotStatus)
Description
Set the custom lot status of results to return. If the Final Lot Status property in a resource
definition of a Process Segment or Operations Segment is set to a custom lot status, it can
be filtered with this property.
Syntax
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setCustomLotStatus(customLotStatus)
Parameters
String customLotStatus - Custom lot status value to filter results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setCustomLotStatus('Good')
setEndDateTime(endDateTime)
Description
Set the ending date and time to limit results to return. This applies to lots or sublots that are
completed or have a custom lot status.
Syntax
Parameters
Calendar endDateTime - Ending date and time to filter results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#Example
cal.add(Calendar.MONTH, -1)
endDate = cal.getTime()
filter.setEndDateTime(endDate)
setEquipmentClassName(equipmentClassName)
Description
The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that are or were stored at the
equipment that are included in a material class that match this property. It can contain
wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character can be any characters and the ?
character represents any single character.
Only one of the Equipment Class Name, Equipment Class UUID, Equipment Path or
Equipment UUID properties can be specified at a time.
Example
Vinegar Storage Tanks.
Syntax
setEquipmentClassName(equipmentClassName)
Parameters
String equipmentClassName - The lot equipment class name used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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#Example
filter.setEquipmentClassName('Vinegar Tank?')
setEquipmentClassUUID(equipmentClassUUID)
Description
equipment that are included in a material class that match this property. See UUIDs for
more information.
Syntax
setEquipmentClassUUID(equipmentClassUUID)
Parameters
String equipmentClassUUID - The lot equipment class UUID used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setEquipmentClassUUID('a0a7991c-ee75-47d7-8c91-
b0e20e736ea9')
results = system.mes.getInventory(filter)
print filter.getEquipmentClassUUID()
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Output
a0a7991c-ee75-47d7-8c91-b0e20e736ea9
setEquipmentPath(equipmentPath)
Description
equipment that match this property. See Equipment for more information on equipment
paths.
Syntax
setEquipmentPath(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The lot equipment path used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setEquipmentPath('[global]\My
Enterprise\California\Storage\Vinegar Tanks\Vinegar Tank 1')
setEquipmentUUID(equipmentUUID)
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Description
equipment that match this property. See UUIDs for more information.
Syntax
setEquipmentUUID(equipmentUUID)
Parameters
String equipmentClassUUID - The lot equipment UUID used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setEquipmentUUID('8da06ff8-2922-4e0c-a01a-e7cda6899a0e')
setIncludeActiveLots(includeActiveLots)
Description
If set to True, lots or sublots that are actively being processed will be included in the
results.
Syntax
Parameters
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Boolean includeActiveLots - If True, include active lots or sublots in results.

Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
setIncludeCompleteLots(includeCompleteLots)
Description
If set to True, lots or sublots that are completed will be included in the results.
Syntax
setIncludeCompleteLots(includeCompleteLots)
Parameters
Boolean includeActiveLots - If True, include completed lots or sublots in results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
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filter.setIncludeCompleteLots(True)
setMaterialClassName(materialClassName)
Description
The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that the associated material is
included in a material class that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters
including * or ?. The * character can be any characters and the ? character represents any
single character.
Only one of the Material Class Name, Material Class UUID, Material Definition Name,
Material Definition UUID properties can be specified at a time.
Example:
Vinegar
Syntax
setMaterialClassName(materialClassName)
Parameters
String materialClassName - The material class name used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setMaterialClassUUID('a3809970-2c99-4fce-a3dc-
14f8e80155a5')
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setMaterialClassUUID(materialClassUUID)
Description
The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that the associated material is
included in a material class that matches this property. See UUIDs for more information.
Syntax
setMaterialClassUUID(materialClassUUID)
Parameters
String materialClassUUID - The material class name used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setMaterialClassUUID('5acf3c9f-2789-44af-888f-
fce08d9972a7')
setMaterialDefName(materialDefName)
Description
The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that the associated material
matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character
can be any characters and the ? character represents any single character.
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Example
*Balsamic*
Syntax
setMaterialDefName(materialDefName)
Parameters
String materialDefName - The material definition name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setMaterialDefName('Raw Balsamic Vinegar')
setMaterialDefUUID(materialDefUUID)
Description
The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that the associated material
matches this property. See UUIDs for more information.
Syntax
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setMaterialDefUUID(materialDefUUID)
Parameters
String materialDefUUID - The material definition UUID used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setMaterialDefUUID('8ea5bd6b-80ec-484f-98b4-
2de7d6d0724a')
setPersonnelClassName(personnelClassName)
Description
The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that are or were handled by
personnel that are included in a personnel class that match this property. It can contain
Only one of the Personnel Class Name, Personnel Class UUID or Person First Name and
Person Last Name combination properties can be specified at a time.
Example
Unload Operator
Syntax
setPersonnelClassName(personnelClassName)
Parameters
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String personnelClassName - The personnel class name used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setPersonnelClassName('Operator')
setPersonnelClassUUID(personnelClassUUID)
Description
personnel that are included in a personnel class that match this property. See UUIDs for
more information.
Only one of the Personnel Class Name, Personnel Class UUID or Person First Name and
Person Last Name combination properties can be specified at a time.
Syntax
setPersonnelClassUUID(personnelClassUUID)
Parameters
String personnelClassUUID - The personnel class UUID used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setPersonnelClassUUID('865d2c95-f06c-4cce-9625-
3631e465e904')
setPersonFirstName(personFirstName)
Description
personnel that match this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The
* character can be any characters and the ? character represents any single character.
Syntax
setPersonFirstName(personFirstName)
Parameters
String personFirstName - The person first name used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setPersonFirstName('Mark')
setPersonLastName(personLastName)
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Description
personnel that match this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The
* character can be any characters and the ? character represents any single character.
Syntax
setPersonLastName(personLastName)
Parameters
String personLastName - The person last name used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setPersonLastName('West')
setPersonUUID(personUUID)
Description
personnel that match this property. See UUIDs for more information.
Syntax
setPersonUUID(personUUID)
Parameters
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String personUUID - The person UUID used to filter the results.

Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setPersonUUID('654e3245-2f95-4d10-8fda-53e22400482e')
MES Lot Filter
Object Description
The MESLotFilter object is used to help when searching for lots or sublots and is required for
certain script methods. Lot or sublot search results can be limited by using the MESLotFilter
properties to narrow down the MES lots to return when using the system.mes.getLotList script
function.
The MESLotFilter object doesn't have a option to set the lot sequence number. The
loadMaterialLotLink and loadMaterialLot script function will return the last lot if the lot
sequence parameter is less than 0. All function using the MESLotFilter object return a
list of lots and will include all lots that match the settings in the MESLotFilter object. So
not just the last lot, but all that apply.
Scripting Functions
The following function can be used to create MESLotFilter.
system.mes.lot.filter.createFilter()
Description
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Returns a new instance of a MESLotFilter object for that properties can be set on. This is
typically used when a script function requires a MESLotFilter object as a parameter.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
A new instance of a MESLotFilter object.
Code Snippet

filter = system.mes.lot.filter.createFilter()
filter.setModeName('LOT')
filter.setIncludeInactiveLots(True)
results = system.mes.getLotList(filter)
for link in results:
print link.getName()
Example
If the MESLotFilter was not provided, then each option would have to be passed as a
parameter in the system.mes.getLotList method. There are over a dozen options to filter lot on.
This would make it very difficult to use because the line of script would look something like the
following:
Code Example 1
#Cumbersome method that is NOT used:

system.mes.getLotList('', '000*', '', '', '', '', '', '', '', '',
'', beginDate, endDate,'', '', '')
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Code Example 2
#Instead, using the MESLotFilter object the script look like:

filter.setLotNameFilter('000*')
list = system.mes.getLotList(filter)
The second example is the supported method and is much more readable.
Methods
The following methods exist for the MES Lot Filter Object.
getBeginDateTime()
Description
Syntax
getBeginDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Info
Custom Property Value Filter
Description
The results can be limited to only include items that have a custom property
expressions defined by this property that evaluates to true.Example Kind > 3.
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getCustomPropertyValueFilter()
Description
Get the list of MESPropertyValueFilter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
List of MES Property Value Filter - The custom property value filter containing information
about MESObjectTypes, propertyPath, etc .
getEndDateTime()
Description
Syntax
getEndDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
getLotEquipmentClassFilter()
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Description
Get the lot equipment class filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The lot equipment class filter.
getLotEquipmentNameFilter()
Description
Get the lot equipment name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The lot equipment name filter.
getLotNameFilter()
Description
Get the lot name filter used to filter the results.
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Syntax
getLotNameFilter()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The lot name filter.
getLotStatusFilter()
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String - The custom lot status value.
getMaterialClassFilter()
Description
Get the material class filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
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None
Returns
String The material class filter.
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
getMaxResults()
Description
Get the maximum number of results to that will returned.
Syntax
getMaxResults()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer The maximum number of items to return.
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
print filter.getMaxResults()
Output
100
getModeName()
Description
Get the type of results to return. It can be return results for lots (batches) of material or
serialized items (sublots).
Syntax
getModeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String Name - The name of the type of results to return.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Prints the mode names.
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print filter.getModeName()
Output
LOT
getOperationNameFilter()
Description
Get the operation name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The operation name filter.
getPersonnelClassFilter()
Description
Get the personnel class filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
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None
Returns
String The personnel class filter.
getPersonnelNameFilter()
Description
Get the personnel name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The P ersonnelNameFilter.
getSegmentEquipmentClassFilter()
Description
Get the segment equipment class filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The segment equipment class filter.
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getSegmentEquipmentNameFilter()
Description
Get the segment equipment name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
getSegmentNameFilter()
Description
Get the segment name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The segment name filter.
getSublotNameFilter()
Description
Get the sublot name filter used to filter the results.
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Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The sublot name filter.
hasCustomPropertyValuefilter()
Description
Checks to see if a custom property value filter exists for the given lot.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if there exist a custom property value filter .
Scope
All
includeActiveLots()
Description
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Syntax
includeActiveLots()
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.includeInactiveLots()
includeInactiveLots()
Description
If True, lots or sublots that are complete will be included in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - If True, completed lots will be return in the results.
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#Example
Description
Set the beginning date and time to limit results to return. This applies to lots or sublots that
are completed or have a custom lot status.
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
begin = Calendar.getInstance()
begin.add(Calendar.MONTH, -1)
filter.setBeginDateTime(begin)
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setCustomPropertyValueFilter(customPropertyValueFilter)
Description
Set the custom property filter expressions to filter the results. If a custom property of a
MES object matches an expression in this list, then it will be included in the results. Use
system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter() script function to create the list
of MES Property Value Filter objects.
Syntax
Parameters
List of MES Property Value Filter customPropertyValueFilter - The custom property value
list to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
list = system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter(
'pH > 5.0,Width = 2.5')
filter.setCustomPropertyValueFilter(list)
Description
Set the ending date and time to limit results to return. This applies to lots or sublots that are
completed or have a custom lot status.
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Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example using current time as endTime

endTime = Calendar.getInstance()
filter.setEndDateTime(endTime)
Description
results.
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
setIncludeInactiveLots(includeInactiveLots)
Description
If set to True, lots or sublot that are completed will be included in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
setLotEquipmentClassFilter(lotEquipmentClassFilter)
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Description
Set the lot equipment class filter to include lots that were stored in the equipment that
belong to the equipment class that matches this property. It can contain wildcard
characters including * or ?. The * character can be any characters and the ? character
represents any single character.
Syntax
Parameters
String lotEquipmentClassFilter - The lot equipment class filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setLotEquipmentClassFilter('Storage Tank')
setLotEquipmentNameFilter(lotEquipmentNameFilter)
Description
Set the lot equipment name filter to include lots that were stored in the equipment with a
name that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The *
character can be any characters and the ? character represents any single character.
Syntax
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Parameters
String lotEquipmentNameFilter - The lot equipment name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setLotEquipmentNameFilter('Vinegar Tank?')
setLotNameFilter(lotNameFilter)
Description
Set the lot name to filter to include in the results. It can contain wildcard characters
single character.
Syntax
Parameters
String lotNameFilter - The lot name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setLotNameFilter('V100*')
setLotStatusFilter(lotStatusFilter)
Description
Set the custom lot status of results to return. If the Final Lot Status property in a resource
definition of a Process Segment or Operations Segment is set to a custom lot status, it can
be filtered with this property.
Syntax
Parameters
String lotStatusFilter - Custom lot status value to filter results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setLotStatusFilter('Complete')
setMaterialClassFilter(materialClassFilter)
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Description
Set the material class filter to include lots that have material that belong to the material
class that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The *
Syntax
Parameters
String materialClassFilter - The material class filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setMaterialClassFilter('* Vinegar')
setMaterialNameFilter(materialNameFilter)
Description
Set the material definition name filter to include lots that have material with a name that
matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character
can be any characters and the ? character represents any single character.
Syntax
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Parameters
String materialNameFilter - The material definition name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setMaterialNameFilter('* Turkey')
setMaxResults(maxResults)
Description
Set the maximum results to return. This prevents a large list from being returned which
reduces database operations, memory usage and other resources when most of the time,
the results are not used. If large results are needed, then this property can be increased.
Syntax
Parameters
Integer maxResults - The maximum number of items to return.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#Here is an example of how to set the maximum result count.

filter.setMaxResults(200)
Output
200
setModeName(modeName)
Description
Set the type of results to return. It can be return results for lots (batches) of material or
serialized items (sublots). Options are Lot and Sublot.
Syntax
Parameters
String modeName - The name of the mode for the type of results to return.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code snippet will set the mode name.

filter.setModeName('Sublot')
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setOperationNameFilter(operationNameFilter)
Description
Set the operation name filter to include lots that were processed by the operation with a
Syntax
Parameters
String operationNameFilter - The operation name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setOperationNameFilter('Receive*')
setPersonnelClassFilter(personnelClassFilter)
Description
Set the personnel class filter to include lots that were processed by personnel that belong
to the personnel class that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters
single character.
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Syntax
Parameters
String personnelClassFilter - The personnel class filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setPersonnelClassFilter('Operator?')
setPersonnelNameFilter(personnelNameFilter)
Description
Set the personnel name filter to include lots that were processed with a name that matches
this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character can be
any characters and the ? character represents any single character.
Syntax
Parameters
String personnelNameFilter - The personnel name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setPersonnelNameFilter('Jo*')
setSegmentEquipmentClassFilter(segmentEquipmentClassFilter)
Description
Set the segment equipment class filter to include lots that were processed at the
equipment that belong to the equipment class that matches this property. It can contain
Syntax
Parameters
String segmentEquipmentClassFilter - The segment equipment class filter used to filter the
results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setSegmentEquipmentClassFilter('* Tank')
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setSegmentEquipmentNameFilter(segmentEquipmentNameFilter)
Description
Set the segment equipment name filter to include lots that were processed at the
equipment with a name that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters
single character.
Syntax
Parameters
String segmentEquipmentNameFilter - The segment equipment name filter used to filter
the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setSegmentEquipmentNameFilter('Vinegar*')
setSegmentNameFilter(segmentNameFilter)
Description
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Set the segment name filter to include lots that were processed by the segment with a
Syntax
Parameters
String segmentNameFilter - The segment name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setSegmentNameFilter('Receive*')
setSublotNameFilter(sublotNameFilter)
Description
Set the sublot name to filter to include in the results. It can contain wildcard characters
single character.
Syntax
Parameters
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String sublotNameFilter - The sublot name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setSublotNameFilter('BB 100?')
Properties:
getAvailable()
Description
Get the available quantity of the item. Available quantity = Quantity of material fed into the
segment in the beginning - (Quantity fed out of the segment + scheduled quantity)
Syntax
getAvailable()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double The quantity of material that is available.
Scope
All
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getInQuantity()
Description
Get the quantity of material feeding into a segment that will be part of the finished goods.
Syntax
getInQuantity()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double The quantity of material.
Scope
All
getLocationLink()
Description
Get the link to the location of the material lot
Syntax
getLocationLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
MES Object Link - The link representing the location.
Scope
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All
getLotNumber()
Description
Get the lot number of the material lot used to filter the results.
Syntax
getLotNumber()
Parameters
None
Returns
String materialLotNumber - The lot number to return the material lot object for.
Scope
All
getLotSequence()
Description
Get the lot sequence of the material lot used to filter the results. The sequence property is
incremented every time a new Material Lot is created for a given lot number.
Syntax
getLotSequence()
Parameters
None
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Returns
Integer sequenceNumber - The lot sequence number to return the link for. If it is less than
zero, then the lot holding the maximum value is returned and if the same lot number is
used for multiple segments, each lot with the same lot number will be assigned a different
lot sequence number.
Scope
All
getMaterialDescription()
Description
The description about the material.
Syntax
getMaterialDescription()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The description of the specified material.
Scope
All
getMaterialLot()
Description
Return the material lot MES object associated the specified material property of a segment.
Syntax
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getMaterialLot()
Parameters
None
Returns
String - A MESMaterialLot object that is associated with the specified material property for
segment.
Scope
All
getMaterialLotUUID()
Description
Get the UUID of the material lot used to filter the results.
Syntax
getMaterialLotUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String materialLotUUID - The UUID of the Material Definition to assign to the Material Lot
object.
Scope
All
getMaterialName()
Description
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The name of the material to assign to the Material Lot object.
Syntax
getMaterialName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The name of the specified material.
Scope
All
getMaterialUUID()
Description
The UUID of the material to assign to the Material Lot object. See UUIDs for more
information.
Syntax
getMaterialUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The UUID of the specified material.
Scope
All
getNetQuantity()
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Description
Get the net quantity of material in the lot. Net quantity = quantity in the beginning - used
quantity of the item.
Syntax
getNetQuantity()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double The net quantity of material.
Scope
All
getUnits()
Description
This specifies the units for the quantity setting.
Syntax
getUnits()
Parameters
None
Returns
String units - The units of quantity.
Scope
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All
setAvailable()
Description
Get the available quantity of the item. Available quantity = Quantity of material fed into the
segment in the beginning - (Quantity fed out of the segment + scheduled quantity)
Syntax
setAvailable()
Parameters
Double The quantity of material that is available.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setInQuantity()
Description
Set the quantity of material feeding into a segment that will be part of the finished goods.
Syntax
setInQuantity()
Parameters
Double The quantity of material.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLocationLink()
Description
Get the link to the location of the material lot
Syntax
setLocationLink()
Parameters
MES Object Link - The link representing the location.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotNumber()
Description
Set the lot number of the material lot used to filter the results.
Syntax
setLotNumber()
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Parameters
String materialLotNumber - The lot number to return the material lot object for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotSequence()
Description
Set the lot sequence of the material lot used to filter the results. The sequence property is
incremented every time a new Material Lot is created for a given lot number.
Syntax
setLotSequence()
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterialDescription()
Description
The description about the material.
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Syntax
setMaterialDescription()
Parameters
String The description of the specified material.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterialLot()
Description
Syntax
setMaterialLot()
Parameters
String - A MESMaterialLot object that is associated with the specified material property for
segment.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterialLotUUID()
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Description
Set the UUID of the material lot used to filter the results.
Syntax
setMaterialLotUUID()
Parameters
String materialLotUUID - The UUID of the Material Definition to assign to the Material Lot
object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterialName()
Description
The name of the material to assign to the Material Lot object.
Syntax
setMaterialName()
Parameters
String The name of the specified material.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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setMaterialUUID()
Description
The UUID of the material to assign to the Material Lot object. See UUIDs for more
information.
Syntax
setMaterialUUID()
Parameters
String The UUID of the specified material.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setNetQuantity()
Description
Get the net quantity of material in the lot. Net quantity = quantity in the beginning - used
quantity of the item.
Syntax
setNetQuantity()
Parameters
Double The net quantity of material.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
setUnits()
Description
This specifies the units for the quantity setting.
Syntax
setUnits()
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
equipLotSummary = system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment('[globa
l]\My Enterprise\California\Storage\Vinegar Tanks\Vinegar Tank
1')
for lotSummary in equipLotSummary:
lotUUID = lotSummary.getMaterialLotUUID()
lotNo = lotSummary.getLotNumber()
lotSeq = lotSummary.getLotSequence()
matUUID = lotSummary.getMaterialUUID()
matName = lotSummary.getMaterialName()
matDescription = lotSummary.getMaterialDescription()
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inQuant = lotSummary.getInQuantity()
outQuant = lotSummary.getOutQuantity()
schedule = lotSummary.getScheduled()
available = lotSummary.getAvailable()
netQuant = lotSummary.getNetQuantity()
units = lotSummary.getUnits()
locationLink = lotSummary.getLocationLink()
print "lot uuid: %s, lot number: %s, lot sequence: %d,
material UUID: %s, material name: %s, material Description: %
s, In Quantity: %f, Out Quantity: %f, schedule: %f, available:
%f, net quantity: %f, units: %s, locationLink: %s" % (lotUUID,
lotNo, lotSeq, matUUID, matName, matDescription, inQuant,
outQuant, schedule, available, netQuant, units, locationLink)
Output
lot uuid: 5afdec7b-c546-4fcb-a5b2-399108966952, lot number: BB

1000, lot sequence: 1, material UUID: 8713506e-b179-4598-a324-
b21d5457a3a8, material name: Butterball Turkey, material
Description: , In Quantity: 0.000000, Out Quantity:
1000.000000, schedule: 0.000000, available: -1000.000000, net
quantity: -1000.000000, units: None, locationLink: Vinegar
Tank 1
lot uuid: 9ddeeb1b-23f5-43d6-b9db-c0567134aa12, lot number: BB
0.000000, schedule: 0.000000, available: 100.000000, net
quantity: 100.000000, units: None, locationLink: Vinegar Tank 1
lot uuid: 5cd8b1e9-8238-490d-8cbb-108c3960aec6, lot number: BB
0.000000, schedule: 0.000000, available: 100.000000, net
quantity: 100.000000, units: None, locationLink: Vinegar Tank 1
Properties:
getInQuantitySum()
Description
Get the quantity of a specific item inside the segment that will be part of the finished goods.
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Syntax
getInQuantitySum()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double The quantity of a specific item inside the segment.
getNetQuantitySum()
Description
Get the net quantity of a specific item. Net Quantity = inQuantity - outQuantity.
Syntax
getNetQuantitySum()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double The net quantity of a specific item in the lot.
getOutQuantitySum()
Description
Get the quantity of a specific item moved out of the segment that is or will be part of the
finished goods.
Syntax
getOutQuantitySum()
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Parameters
None
Returns
Double The quantity of a specific item moved out of a segment.
getScheduledSum()
Description
Get the quantity of a specific item within a schedule.
Syntax
getScheduledSum()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double The quantity of a specific item within a schedule.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This simple example includes all the above mentioned

properties.
lotSummary = system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment('[global]
\My Enterprise\California\Storage\Vinegar Tanks\Vinegar Tank 1'
)
if lotSummary!= None:
netQuant = lotSummary.getNetQuantitySum()
inQuant = lotSummary.getInQuantitySum()
outQuant = lotSummary.getOutQuantitySum()
schedule = lotSummary.getScheduledSum()
print " Net Quantity Sum: %f\n In Quantity Sum: %f\n Out
Quantity Sum: %f\n Scheduled Sum:%f" % (netQuant, inQuant,
outQuant, schedule)
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Output
Net Quantity Sum: 802.000000

In Quantity Sum: 1802.000000
Out Quantity Sum: 1000.000000
Scheduled Sum:0.000000
MES Object Collection

Methods:
get(uuid)
Description
Syntax
get(uuid)
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
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Code Snippet

)
Output
Red Wine Vinegar
getList()
Description

Syntax
getList()
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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)
Output
Balsamic Vinegar
Red Wine Vinegar
White Vinegar
isEmpty()
Description
Syntax
isEmpty()
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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collection.
)
Output
False
size()
Description

Syntax
size()
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
1714
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)
Output
Properties:
None
MES Object Event Parameters
Description
The MESObjectEventParameters object is used with the MESScriptEvent to pass

parameters to the MES object event. The MESObjectEventParameters object holds
name value pairs where the name is a string and value is any value type of object.
This object is typically used when executing user MES object events to allow passing
values to the event script. The system.mes.object.parameters.create() script function can
also be used to create a new instance of this object.
Methods:
get
Description
Get the value of a parameter by name.
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Syntax
get(parameterName)
Parameters
String parameterName - The name of the parameter to return the value for.
Returns
Object - The type return matches the type when the parameter was added to the collection
using the put() function. If the parameter name does not exist in the collection, None is
returned.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Create a new parameter collection instance.

params = system.mes.object.parameters.create()
#Add parameters to it.

params.put('Priority', 'High')
#Print the parameter values

print params.get('Kind')
print params.get('Priority')
print params.get('Type')
Output
Dressing
High
None
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put
Description
Add a name value pair to the parameters collection.
Syntax
put(parameterName, value)
Parameters
String parameterName - The name of the parameter to add to the parameters collection.
String value - The value of the parameter.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet


size
Description
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Get the number of parameters in the parameter collection.
Syntax
size()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer - description
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet


#Print the parameter values

print params.size()
Output
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MES Object Filter
Base Object
The MES Object Filter is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Scripting Functions
system.mes.object.filter.createFilter() can be used to create an MESObjectFilter object
system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter(filter) takes in an
MESObjectFilter object as a parameter
Example: Creating an MES Object Filter
myMESObjectFilter = system.mes.object.filter.createFilter()
print myMESObjectFilter.getMESObjectTypeName()
Object Description
The MESObjectFilter object is used to specify the MES objects to return for various
components such as the MES Object Selector and script functions.
Methods
Object Filter.
getCustomPropertyNamePattern()
Description
Get the custom property name pattern used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
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None
Returns
String The custom property name pattern.
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
List of MESPropertyValueFilter - The custom property value list.
getEnabledStateName()
Description
Get the enable state to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of the enable state.
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getExcludedEquipmentPathList()
Description
Gets the list of equipment paths that are excluded.
Syntax
getExcludedEquipmentPathList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> pathList - The list of equipment paths that are excluded.
getMESObjectNamePattern()
Description
Get the MES object name pattern used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The MES object name pattern.
Description
Return the MES object type name the filter is set for.
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Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The MES object type name.
getMESObjectTypes()
Description
Gets the MES object types associated with the specified MES object filter.
Syntax
getMESObjectTypes()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectTypes - A list of mes object types associated with this filter.
Scope
All
getMESObjectUUIDList()
Description
Returns a list of MES object UUIDs to return in the results.
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Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
List of String - A list of MES object UUIDs.
Code Snippet
#Gets the list of uuid.
list = filter.getMESObjectUUIDList()
Addind another item to the list.
list.add('5253ccae-47b4-4dc2-954f-900ffa8636eb')
getPrimaryClassFilter()
Description
Gets the primary class filter that has been set.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
The primary class filter which was previously defined to filter the results.
getPrimaryMESObjectPath()
Description
Gets the primary MES object path that was set to filter the results.
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Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
The primary MES object path to filter the results.
getPrimaryMESObjectUUID()
Description
Get the UUID of the primary MES object to include in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The primary MES object UUID.
hasCustomPropertyNamePattern()
Description
Checks for the existence of a custom property name pattern.
Syntax
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Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist a custom property name pattern and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasCustomPropertyValueFilter()
Description
Checks if there is a custom property value to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist a custom property value filter and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasMESObjectNamePattern()
Description
Checks if there is an MES object name pattern to filter the results.
Syntax
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Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist an MES object name pattern and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasMESObjectTypes()
Description
Checks whether there is any MES object type name to filter the results.
Syntax
hasMESObjectTypes()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist any MES object type defined to filter the results and False
otherwise.
Scope
All
hasMESObjectUUIDs()
Description
Checks if there is MES object uuids to filter the results.
Syntax
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hasMESObjectUUIDs()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist some uuids to filter the results.
hasPrimaryClassFilter()
Description
Checks if there is any primary class filter associated with this MES object filter.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist a primary class filter and False otherwise.
hasPrimaryMESObjectPath()
Description
Checks whether there is a primary MES object path to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
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boolean - True, if there exist a primary MES object path and False otherwise.
hasPrimaryMESObjectUUID()
Description
Checks for the existence of primary MES object uuid to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist a primary MES object uuid and False otherwise.
isIncludeRelated()
Description
The results can be limited to only include the related items that is defined by this property
that evaluates to true.
Syntax
isIncludeRelated()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the MES object include related items and False otherwise.
isShowEquipmentPath()
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Description
Checks whether the ShowEquipmentPath property is set to True.
Syntax
isShowEquipmentPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the ShowEquipmentPath property is set to True and False otherwise.
setCustomPropertyNamePattern(customPropertyNamePattern)
Description
Set the custom property name pattern to filter the results. If a MES object contains a
custom property that matches the custom property name pattern, then it will be included in
the results.
Syntax
Parameters
String customPropertyNamePattern - The custom property name pattern used to filter the
results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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filter.setCustomPropertyNamePattern('Type')
Description
MES object matches an expression in this list, then it will be included in the results. Use
system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter() script function to create the list
of MESPropertyValueFilter objects.
Syntax
Parameters
List of MES Property Value Filter customPropertyValueFilter - The custom property value
list to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Create a filter.
#Parses the expression and returns a list of
MESPropertyValueFilter objects that are used in filters.
'pH > 5.0,Width = 2.5')
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
'Item Number=A12SIK')
print mesObject.getName()
Output
84001
setEnableStateName(name)
Description
Set the enable state to filter the results.

Options:
DISABLED
ENABLED
BOTH
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Here's how to set the enable state.

filter.setEnableStateName('Disabled')
setExcludedEquipmentPathList(excludePaths)
Description
Sets the list of equipment paths (separated by commas) to exclude.
Syntax
setExcludedEquipmentPathList(excludePaths)
Parameters
List<String> excludePaths - The list of equipment paths (separated by commas) to be
excluded.
Returns
Nothing
setExcludedEquipmentPathList(excludeList)
Description
Sets the list of equipment paths to exclude.
Syntax
setExcludedEquipmentPathList(excludeList)
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Parameters
List<String> pathList - The list of equipment paths to be excluded.
Returns
Nothing
setIncludeRelated(includeRelated)
Description
Sets the include related property to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
boolean includeRelated - Set this to True, if results should only include related objects and
set to False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
setMESObjectNamePattern(mesObjectNamePattern)
Description
Set the MES object name pattern to include in the results. It can contain wildcard
Syntax
Parameters
String mesObjectNamePattern - The MES object name pattern used to filter the results.
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Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Create a filter.
#Here is an example for setting the name pattern.
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('*Turkey')
Output
Response Material Definition

Material Definition
Response Material Class
Material Class
setMESObjectTypeName(mesObjectTypeNames)
Description
Set the MES object type name to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
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String name - Name of the MES object type to limit the results. Options are:
EquipmentClass, Equipment, Enterprise, Site, Area, Line, LineCell, LineCellGroup,
StorageZone, StorageUnit.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Name of MESObjectType is set to "EquipmentClass."
filter.setMESObjectTypeName('EquipmentClass')
setMESObjectTypes(mesObjectTypes)
Description
Sets the MES object types to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
MESObjectTypes - The MES object types to set as filter.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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setMESObjectUUIDList(mesObjectUUIDList)
Description
Set the UUIDs of the MES objects to return in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
List of String mesObjectUUIDList - The list of UUIDs to include in the results.
Returns
Nothing
setPrimaryClassFilter(primaryClassFilter)
Description
The results can be limited to only include items that have a primary class filter defined by
this property that evaluates to true.
Syntax
Parameters
String primaryClassFilter - The primary class to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
setPrimaryMESObjectPath(primaryMESObjectPath)
Description
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Set the path of the primary MES object to include in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
String primaryMESObjectPath - The path of the primary MES object to include the results.
Returns
Nothing
setPrimaryMESObjectUUID(primaryMESObjectUUID)
Description
Set the UUID of the primary MES object to include in the results. Child MES objects will
also be included in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
String primaryMESObjectUUID - The UUID of the primary MES object to include the
results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
filter.setPrimaryMESObjectUUID('73facb39-806c-4bfc-8881-
cc06707a9909')
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setShowEquipmentPath(showPath)
Description
If set to True the equipment names with the paths are shown.
Syntax
setShowEquipmentPath(showPath)
Parameters
Boolean showPath - Set to True to display equipment path and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Properties
The following properties are available for this object.
None
MES Object Link
Object Description
The MESObjectLink object is a light weight version of an MES object. Think of it as a reference
to the full MES object. In many cases, just the general information about an MES object is
needed instead of the full details of the MES object.
Consider the case of displaying options in the MES Object Selector component. For example,
there may be 100 different names populating the drop down selector. Loading the full details of
each MES object loads a lot of unnecessary data and creates extra overhead. Instead a
reference to each item in the MES Object Selector could be loaded with a link that includes the
name, UUID, and type for each MES object. This approach is faster for the operator and less
costly to the server.
Scripting Functions
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Scripting Functions
The following functions can be used to create an MESObjectLink object.
system.mes.object.link.create(mesObject)
system.mes.object.link.create(mesObjectType, mesObjectUUID)
system.mes.object.link.create(mesObjectType, mesObjectUUID, name)
system.mes.object.link.create(mesObjectTypeName, mesObjectUUID)
system.mes.object.link.create(mesObjectTypeName, mesObjectUUID, name)
Example
From the MESObjectLink object the full MES object can be loaded by calling the
getMESObject() method.
Code Snippet
mesObject = mesObjectLink.getMESObject()
Methods
The following methods exist for the MES Object Link.
getMESObject()
Description
Returns MES object associated with a MESObjectLink object. If the MES object has not
been previously loaded, it will be loaded.
Syntax
getMESObject()
Parameters
None
Returns
AbstractMESObject - The MES object associated with the event.
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
objLink = system.mes.object.link.create('ProcessSegment', '4c8e
dc76-d08b-4838-9e3f-562151eecfa0')
print objLink.getMESObject()
Output
ProcessSegment (4c8edc76-d08b-4838-9e3f-562151eecfa0, Receive

Steel, 1 parents, 0 children, 1 custom properties, 4 complex
properties)
getMESObjectType()
Description
Returns MES object type that this MESObjectLink object is set to.
Syntax
getMESObjectType()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectTypes
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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#Example
obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('57290b1b-c734-404a-bc0f-
af0f5e4d2a91')
objLink = system.mes.object.link.create(obj)
print objLink.getMESObjectType()
Output
Material Class
getMESObjectUUID()
Description
Returns MESObject UUID that this MESObjectLink object is set to.
Syntax
getMESObjectUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
matCls = system.mes.loadMESObject('Turkey', 'MaterialClass')
objLink = system.mes.object.link.create(matCls)
print objLink.getMESObjectUUID()
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Output
57290b1b-c734-404a-bc0f-af0f5e4d2a91
getName()
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('8da06ff8-2922-4e0c-a01a-
e7cda6899a0e')
print objLink.getName()
Output
Vinegar Tank 1
hasMESObject()
Description
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Returns True if MES object has been loaded into this MESObjectLink. This will be the case
either after the system.mes.create(mesObject) constructor or the getMESObject() property
of a MESObjectLink object has been called.
Syntax
hasMESObject()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
obj = system.mes.loadMESObjectByEquipmentPath('[global]\My
Enterprise\California\Receiving\Unload Station 1')
print objLink.hasMESObject()
Output
True
hasMESObjectInfo()
Description
Returns True if MES object information exists. This includes the MES object type and
UUID. The name is not required for this property to return True.
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Syntax
hasMESObjectInfo()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
objLink = system.mes.object.link.create('MaterialDef', 'Box')
print objLink.hasMESObjectInfo()()
Output
True
hasName()
Description
Returns True if the MES object name is available.
Syntax
hasName()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Boolean
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
print objLink.hasName()
Output
True
invalidateMESObject()
Description
This clears the previously loaded MES object associated with this MESObjectLink. This
can be used to reuse a MESObjectLink object.
Syntax
invalidateMESObject()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('Red Wine', 'MaterialDef')

objLink.invalidateMESObject()
print objLink.hasMESObject()
Output
False
MES Object List
Object Description
The MESObjectList is a collection of MES objects. A list may contain any number of mes
objects. From the MESObjectList object an MES object with a specific uuid can be loaded by
calling the findByUUID() function.
Scripting Functions
The following function can be used to create an MESObjectList object.
system.mes.object.list.createList()
Description
This script function is used to create a list of MES objects.
Syntax
Parameters
None
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Returns
The list of MES objects.
Scope
All
Example

objList = system.mes.object.list.createList()
objList.add(obj)
Methods
The following methods exist for the MES Object List.
add(mesobject)
Description
This script function is used to add a MES object to the list.
Syntax
add(mesobject)
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesobject - The object to be added.
Returns
True if the object is added and False otherwise.
Scope
All
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remove(mesobject)
Description
This script function is used to remove a MES object to the list.
Syntax
remove(mesobject)
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesobject - The object to be removed.
Returns
True if the object is removed and False otherwise.
Scope
All
addAll(collection)
Description
Appends all of the elements in the specified collection to the end of this MES object list.
Syntax
addAll(collection)
Parameters
List collection - A collection containing elements to be added to this list.
Returns
True if all the objects are added to this MES object list and False otherwise.
Scope
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All
removeAll(collection)
Description
Removes all of the elements from the MES object list.
Syntax
Parameters
List collection - A collection containing elements to be removed to this list.
Returns
True if the objects in the list is removed and False otherwise.
Scope
All
findByUUID()
Description
Find a specific object from a list of MES objects by UUID.
Syntax
findByUUID(uuid)
Parameters
String uuid - UUID of the MES object.
Returns
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AbstractMESObject mesObject - The MES object corresponding to the specific UUID.

Scope
All
hasSingleMESObject()
Description
Checks whether the list contains more than one MES object.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean
Scope
All
Code Example
Code Snippet
#Creates a list of MES objects

#Load the objects to be added

m1 = system.mes.loadMESObject('Bulk Almonds', 'MaterialDef')
m2 = system.mes.loadMESObject('Bulk Peanuts', 'MaterialDef')
#Adds the objects to list

objList.add(m1)
objList.add(m2)
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#Save the changes

system.mes.saveMESObjects(objList)
#This code snippet will check if the list contains only one
MES object
print objList.hasSingleMESObject()
#Gets info about the object specified by the uuid

print objList.findByUUID('a3f05165-1cee-4661-a1e8-d282bf2c6a02'
)
#Creates a filter
filter.setEnableStateName('ENABLED')
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('Receive *')
mesList = system.mes.loadMESObjects(filter)
#Adds the elements in list 'mesList' to the list 'objList'

objList.addAll(mesList)
#Removes all the objects from the list

objList.removeAll(mesList)
Output
True
True
False
MaterialDef (a3f05165-1cee-4661-a1e8-d282bf2c6a02, Bulk
Almonds, 1 parents, 0 children, 2 custom properties, 0 complex
properties)
True
True
MES Object Type Name

The MES Object Type Name is a string parameter that is passed or returned by a number of
MES objects and system.mes scripting functions.
ResponsePersonnelClass
ResponsePerson
PersonnelClass
Person
ResponseMaterialClass
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ResponseMaterialDef
MaterialLot
MaterialSublot
MaterialRoot
MaterialClass
MaterialDef
ResponseEquipmentClass
ResponseEquipment
MESResponseEnterprise
MESResponseSite
MESResponseArea
MESResponseLine
MESResponseLineCell
MESResponseLineCellGroup
MESResponseStorageZone
MESResponseStorageUnit
EquipmentClass
Equipment
MESEnterprise
MESSite
MESArea
MESLine
MESLineCell
MESLineCellGroup
MESStorageZone
MESStorageUnit
ProcessSegment
OperationsDefinition
OperationsSegment
OperationsVersion
VersionSegment
OperationsSchedule
OperationsRequest
RequestSegment
OperationsPerformance
OperationsResponse
ResponseSegment
EquipmentState
EquipmentStateClass
EquipmentStateRoot
EquipmentMode
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EquipmentModeClass
EquipmentModeRoot
AnalysisSettings
WorkOrder
MESObjectTypes
The MESObjectTypes object has some helpful functions when working with MES Objects (T&T)
. Both the AbstractMESObject and the MES Object Link object s have a getMESObjectType()
function that returns the type of an MES object .
The code below shows how to determine the specific MES object type using the
getMESObjectType() method on the object.
Get MES Object Type
##This code snippet will print the names of MES object types
##for the objects returned by the filter.
##For this example there is an Equipment Class called "Packaging
Equipment".
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('Packaging Equipment')
Result
Equipment Class
Methods
getDescription()
Description
Returns description for the MES object type.
Syntax
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getDescription()
Parameters
None
Returns
String description - The description of the MES object type.
Scope
All
getDisplayName()
Description
Return the display name of the MES object type. This will be the long name with spaces.
Syntax
getDisplayName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The display name of the MES object type.
Scope
All
getName()
Description
Returns the name of the MES object type. This will be a short name without spaces.
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Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of the MES object type.
Scope
All
getTypeFromName()
Description
Returns a MES Object Types object for the specified type name.
Syntax
getTypeFromName(name)
Parameters
String name - The short name of the MES object type.
Returns
The MESObjectTypes object.
Scope
All
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MES Property Value Filter

The MESPropertyValueFilter object is used to define custom property value filters that are used
by script functions.
Methods:
system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter(filterExpression)
Description
Parses a string expression and returns a list of MESPropertyValueFilter objects that are
used in filters. The expression consists of the custom property path, a comparison and a
constant value.
The custom property path starts with the MES object types and continues with the route
including nested custom properties to the final custom property to be used in the
comparison.
Example Paths:
MaterialLot.pH
MaterialLot.Dimension.Width
The path is followed by a comparison that can be any one of the following:
> Greater than
>= Greater than equal
< Less than
<= Less than equal
= Equal
!= Not equal
Multiple expressions can be included by separating then with commas. When this is done, all
sub expressions must match for the overall expression to evaluate to true.
Example Expressions:
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MaterialLot.pH >= 4.5

MaterialLot.Dimension.Width = 5
ResponseSegment.BreadType = Wheat
MaterialLot.Dimension.Depth >= 6.2,MaterialLot.Dimension.Width = 5
Syntax
Parameters
String filterExpression - The custom property filter expression to parse.
Returns
Based on the filterExpression, a list of MESPropertyValueFilter objects.
Code Snippet
list = system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter('pH
> 5.0,Width = 2.5')
results = system.mes.loadMESObjects(filter)
Properties:
None
MES Response Material Property

getAllocatedQuantity()
Description
Gets the allocated quantity as double.
Syntax
getAllocatedQuantity()
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Parameters
None
Returns
Double value - The allocated quantity of the lot.
Scope
All
getAutoGenerateLot()
Description
Gets a boolean indicating whether this response material property will automatically
generate lots or not.
Syntax
getAutoGenerateLot()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean autoGenerateLot - True, if the autoGenerateLot property is set to true and False
otherwise.
Scope
All
getAutoLotCompletion()
Description
Gets the value of auto lot completion property associated with this response material
property.
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Syntax
getAutoLotCompletion()
Parameters
None
Returns
The value set for the auto lot completion property.
Scope
All
getBeginDateTime()
Description
Syntax
getBeginDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date beginDateTime - The date and time to filter the results.
Scope
All
getCycleTime()
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Description
Gets the lot cycle time in seconds.
Syntax
getCycleTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer value - The lot cycle time in seconds.
Scope
All
getDefaultQuantity()
Description
Gets the default quantity of the ResponseMaterial property.
Syntax
getDefaultQuantity()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double value - The default quantity value.
Scope
All
getEnableSublots()
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Description
A boolean indicating whether this response material property will enable sublots or not.
Syntax
getEnableSublots()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean enableSublots - True, if sublots are enabled and False otherwise.
Scope
All
getEndDateTime()
Description
Get the end date and time to limit the results to return.
Syntax
getEndDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date endDateTime - The date and time to filter the results.
Scope
All
getEquipmentRef()
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Description
Returns the reference of the equipment property.
Syntax
getEquipmentRef()
Parameters
None
Returns
MES Object Link mesObjectLink - The MESObjectLink representing the equipment.
Scope
All
getEquipmentRefProperty()
Description
Gets the equipment reference properties for this response material property.
Syntax
getEquipmentRefProperty()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESLotEquipmentRefProperty - The equipment reference properties. All those children
properties to the MES response material property referring the equipment.
Scope
All
getEquipmentRefType()
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Description
Gets the reference type of the equipment.
Syntax
getEquipmentRefType()
Parameters
None
Returns
String equipmentRefType - The type of the equipment.
Scope
All
getEquipmentRefUUID()
Description
Gets the reference uuid of the equipment.
Syntax
getEquipmentRefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String equipmentRefUUID - The uuid representing this equipment.
Scope
All
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getEquipmentVersionRefUUID()
Description
Gets the uuid representing the equipment version.
Syntax
getEquipmentVersionRefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String getVersionRefUUID - The uuid to refer the version of the equipment.
Scope
All
getFinalLotStatus()
Description
Gets the final lot status of the response material.
Syntax
getFinalLotStatus()
Parameters
None
Returns
String finalLotStatus - The final status of the material lot.
Scope
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All
getLotBeginningQuantity()
Description
Gets the quantity set to begin the lot.
Syntax
getLotBeginningQuantity()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double value - The quantity of material set at the beginning.
Scope
All
getLotCycleTime()
Description
Gets the lot cycle time in seconds.
Syntax
getLotCycleTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Integer cycleTime - Lot cycle time for this response material property.
Scope
All
getLotDepletionSeconds()
Description
Gets the depletion time of lot in seconds.
Syntax
getLotDepletionSeconds()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer lotDepletionSeconds - The depletion time of the lot.
Scope
All
getLotDepletionWarning()
Description
Gets the warning of lot depletion in seconds.
Syntax
getLotDepletionWarning()
Parameters
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None
Returns
Integer value - The depletion warning in seconds.
Scope
All
getLotMessageType()
Description
Gets the message type of the material lot.
Syntax
getLotMessageType()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESLotMessageTypes lotMessageType - The lot message type.
Scope
All
getLotNumberSource()
Description
Gets name of the lot number source.
Syntax
getLotNumberSource()
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Parameters
None
Returns
String lotNoSource - The name of the lot number source.
Scope
All
getLotNumberSourceLink()
Description
Gets the name of the lot number source link.
Syntax
getLotNumberSourceLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
String lotNoSourceLink - Name of the lot number source link.
Scope
All
getLotRate()
Description
Gets the lot rate for this response material property.
Syntax
getLotRate()
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Parameters
None
Returns
Double lotRate - The lot rate for this response material property.
Scope
All
getLotRatePeriod()
Description
Gets the lot rate period for this response material property.
Syntax
getLotRatePeriod()
Parameters
None
Returns
String lotRatePeriod - The lot rate period for this response material property.
Scope
All
getLotRefSequence()
Description
Gets the sequence number corresponding to the lot.
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Syntax
getLotRefSequence()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer value - The sequence number associated with the lot.
Scope
All
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String lotStatusFilter - The custom lot status value.
Scope
All
getLotUUID()
Description
Gets the uuid corresponding to this material lot.
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Syntax
getLotUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String uuid - The unique identifier for this lot.
Scope
All
getManualLotNo()
Description
Gets the manually entered lot number.
Syntax
getManualLotNo()
Parameters
None
Returns
String manualLotNum - The lot number entered by the user.
Scope
All
getMaterialLot()
Description
Gets the material lot associated with this response material property.
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Syntax
getMaterialLot()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESMaterialLot materialLot - The material lot object.
Scope
All
getMaterialRef()
Description
Gets the MES object link corresponding to this response material property.
Syntax
getMaterialRef()
Parameters
None
Returns
MES Object Link mesObjectLink - The link corresponding to the material.
Scope
All
getMaterialRefProperty()
Description
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Gets the material reference properties for this response material property.
Syntax
getMaterialRefProperty()
Parameters
None
Returns
The material reference properties. All those children properties to MES response material
property.
Scope
All
getMaterialRefType()
Description
Gets the reference type of the material.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
S tring materialRefType - The type of the material reference.
Scope
All
getMaterialRefUUID()
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Description
Gets the uuid for the material reference.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
S tring materialRefUUID - The unique identifier for the material reference.
Scope
All
getMaterialVersionRefUUID()
Description
Gets the version reference uuid for the material.
Syntax
getMaterialVersionRefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String uuid - The uuid which represent the version of the material.
Scope
All
getQuantity()
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Description
Gets the quantity set for the lot.
Syntax
getQuantity()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double quantity - The actual quantity for this lot resource. This can be the current quantity
at anytime during the life of a Response Segment, but will equal the final production
quantity when this lot resource is finalized.
Scope
All
getQuantitySource()
Description
This setting determines the source of the quantity for this response material resource.
Syntax
getQuantitySource()
Parameters
None
Returns
String quantitySource - The name of the source of the quantity.
Scope
All
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getQuantitySourceLink()
Description
Gets the name of the material resource to link to this segment. This is used when the
Quantity Source setting is set to Link, Split or Combine.
Syntax
getQuantitySourceLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
String quantitySourceLink - The link to the quantity source.
Scope
All
getQuantityUnits()
Description
Gets the quantity units for this response segment.
Syntax
getQuantityUnits()
Parameters
None
Returns
String quantityUnits - The units of lot quantity.
Scope
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All
getRate()
Description
Gets the lot rate for this response segment.
Syntax
getRate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double rate - The lot rate set for this response segment object.
Scope
All
getRatePeriod()
Description
Gets the material rate period.
Syntax
getRatePeriod()
Parameters
None
Returns
String ratePeriod - The material rate period.
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Scope
All
getReferenceOptions(mesObjectType, searchPattern)
Description
Get a list of the available options for the specified MES reference property specified by the
object type and search pattern.
Syntax
getReferenceOptions(mesObjectType, searchPattern)
Parameters
MESObjectTypes mesObjectType - The MES object type of the links that represent the
options.
Returns
A list of MES Object Link objects holding the options that are appropriate for the specified
property. The list is returned as a MES List object that is a collection holding MES object
links that represent the options.
Scope
All
getReferenceOptions(mesObjectType, searchPattern, maxLotReturnCount,

lotDescriptionPattern)
Description
Get a list of the available options for the specified MES reference property specified by the
parameters.
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Syntax
getReferenceOptions(mesObjectType, searchPattern, maxLotReturnCount,

lotDescriptionPattern)
Parameters
MESObjectTypes mesObjectType - The MES object type of the links that represent the
options.
int maxLotReturnCount - The maximum number of lots.
String lotDescriptionPattern - This is a pattern to filter the lot descriptions.
Returns
Scope
All
getSegmentRefUUID()
Description
Gets the reference uuid of response segment.
Syntax
getSegmentRefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String uuid - The reference uuid for the response segment.
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Scope
All
getStatus()
Description
Gets the custom lot status.
Syntax
getStatus()
Parameters
None
Returns
String status - The previously set lot status.
Scope
All
getUnits()
Description
Gets the units set to the quantity settings.
Syntax
getUnits()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Scope
All
getUse()
Description
Gets the material use types. Options are In, Out, Consumable, By-product.
Syntax
getUse()
Parameters
None
Returns
String lotUse - The lot use type for the response material.
Scope
All
getZeroLotThresholdQty()
Description
Gets the value of the zero lot threshold quantity.
Syntax
getZeroLotThresholdQty()
Parameters
None
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Returns
Double value - The zero lot threshold quantity value.
Scope
All
hasBeginDateTime()
Description
Checks if the start date and time is set.
Syntax
hasBeginDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean time - True, if the date and time to begin is set and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasEndDateTime()
Description
Checks whether the end date and time is set.
Syntax
hasEndDateTime()
Parameters
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None
Returns
boolean time - True, if the end date and time is set and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasEquipmentRef()
Description
Checks for the existence of equipment reference.
Syntax
hasEquipmentRef()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if there exist any reference to the equipment and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasLotRef()
Description
Checks for the existence of lot reference.
Syntax
hasLotRef()
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Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if there exist any reference to the lot and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasMaterialRef()
Description
Checks whether there is any reference to the material.
Syntax
hasMaterialRef()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if there is material reference and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasQuantity()
Description
Checks whether the quantity is set.
Syntax
hasQuantity()
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Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if the quantity is specified for the response segment and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasQuantityUnits()
Description
Checks if the quantity units is set or not.
Syntax
hasQuantityUnits()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if there exist a quantity unit setting and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasSegmentRefUUID()
Description
Checks for a segment reference uuid.
Syntax
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hasSegmentRefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if there is a reference uuid for the segment and False otherwise.
Scope
All
isActive()
Description
Checks if the lot is active.
Syntax
isActive()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the lot is active and False if it is inactive.
Scope
All
isEquipmentReadyToRun()
Description
Checks if the equipment reference is a valid type and ready to run.
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Syntax
isEquipmentReadyToRun()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if the equipment is ready to run and False otherwise.
Scope
All
isMaterialReadyToRun()
Description
Checks if the material reference is a valid type.
Syntax
isMaterialReadyToRun()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if the material reference type is valid and False otherwise.
Scope
All
isOptional()
Description
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Returns true if the lot is set as optional.
Syntax
isOptional()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if the lot is set as optional and False otherwise.
Scope
All
isOutUse()
Description
Checks if the material use type is out.
Syntax
isOutUse()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if the material use type is out and False otherwise.
Scope
All
isProductionSelectable()
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Description
Checks if the production is selectable or not.
Syntax
isProductionSelectable()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if the production is selectable and False otherwise.
Scope
All
setAllocatedQuantity(allocatedQuantity)
Description
Sets the allocated quantity in double.
Syntax
setAllocatedQuantity(allocatedQuantity)
Parameters
Double allocatedQuantity - The quantity to allocate the lot for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setAutoGenerateLot(autoGenerateLot)
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Description
Sets a boolean indicating whether this response material property will automatically
generate lots or not.
Syntax
setAutoGenerateLot(autoGenerateLot)
Parameters
boolean autoGenerateLot - True, if the autoGenerateLot property is set to true and False
otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setAutoLotCompletion(autoLotCompletion)
Description
Sets the value of auto lot completion property associated with this response material
property.
Syntax
setAutoLotCompletion(autoLotCompletion)
Parameters
String autoLotCompletion - The value to set the auto lot completion property for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
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All
Description
Set the beginning date and time to limit the results to return.
Syntax
Parameters
Date beginDateTime - The date and time to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCycleTime(cycleTime)
Description
Sets the lot cycle time in seconds.
Syntax
setCycleTime(cycleTime)
Parameters
Sets the lot cycle time in seconds.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
setDefaultQuantity(defaultQuantity)
Description
Sets the default quantity of the ResponseMaterial property.
Syntax
setDefaultQuantity(defaultQuantity)
Parameters
Double defaultQuantity - The default quantity value.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setEnableSublots(enableSublots)
Description
A boolean indicating whether this response material property will enable sublots or not.
Syntax
setEnableSublots(enableSublots)
Parameters
boolean enableSublots - True, if sublots are enabled and False otherwise.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Set the end date and time to limit the results to return.
Syntax
Parameters
Date endDateTime - The date and time to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setEquipmentRef(mesObjectLink)
Description
Sets the reference of the equipment.
Syntax
setEquipmentRef(mesObjectLink)
Parameters
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MES Object Link mesObjectLink - The MESObjectLink representing the equipment.

Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setEquipmentRefType(equipmentRefType)
Description
Sets the reference type of the equipment.
Syntax
setEquipmentRefType(equipmentRefType)
Parameters
String equipmentRefType - The type of the equipment.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setEquipmentRefUUID(equipmentRefUUID)
Description
Sets the reference uuid of the equipment.
Syntax
setEquipmentRefUUID(equipmentRefUUID)
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Parameters
String equipmentRefUUID - The uuid representing this equipment.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setFinalLotStatus(finalLotSttus)
Description
This is useful for setting a lot to Hold, In Process or anything that can be used to filter lots
or sublots. When a segment is started, the status of the Material Lots will be set to Active.
When the segment is ended or a new lot is used for the material resource, the status will
be set to Complete. Optionally, the value of this setting can be used instead of the default
Complete. Please note, the Active status while the lot is active cannot be changed.
Syntax
setFinalLotStatus(finalLotStatus)
Parameters
String finalLotStatus - The status to set the lot for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotCycleTime(cycleTime)
Description
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Sets the lot cycle time in seconds for the response material property.
Syntax
setLotCycleTime(cycleTime)
Parameters
Integer cycleTime - Lot cycle time to set the property for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotDepletionSeconds(lotDepletionSeconds)
Description
Sets the depletion time of lot in seconds.
Syntax
setLotDepletionSeconds(lotDepletionSeconds)
Parameters
Integer lotDepletionSeconds - The depletion time of the lot.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotDepletionWarning(lotDepletionWarningSeconds)
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Description
Sets the warning of lot depletion in seconds.
Syntax
setLotDepletionWarning(lotDepletionWarningSeconds)
Parameters
Integer lotDepletionWarningSeconds - The depletion warning in seconds.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotMessageType(lotMessageType)
Description
Sets the message type of the material lot.
Syntax
setLotMessageType(lotMessageType)
Parameters
MESLotMessageTypes lotMessageType - The lot message type.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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setLotNetQuantity(lotNetQuantity)
Description
Sets the lot net quantity at the beginning.
Syntax
setLotNetQuantity(lotNetQuantity)
Parameters
Double lotNetQuantity - The net quantity in double to set at the beginning.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotNumberSource(lotNoSource)
Description
Sets name of the lot number source.
Syntax
setLotNumberSource(lotNoSource)
Parameters
String lotNoSource - The name of the lot number source.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
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All
setLotNumberSourceLink(lotNoSourceLink)
Description
Sets the name of the lot number source link.
Syntax
setLotNumberSourceLink(lotNoSourceLink)
Parameters
String lotNoSourceLink - Name of the lot number source link.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotRate(lotRate)
Description
Sets the lot rate for this response material property.
Syntax
setLotRate(lotRate)
Parameters
Double lotRate - The lot rate for this response material property.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
setLotRatePeriod(lotRatePeriod)
Description
Sets the lot rate period for this response material property.
Syntax
setLotRatePeriod(lotRatePeriod)
Parameters
String lotRatePeriod - The lot rate period for this response material property.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotRefSequence(refSequence)
Description
Sets the sequence number corresponding to the lot.
Syntax
setLotRefSequence(refSequence)
Parameters
Integer refSequence - The sequence number associated with the lot.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Set the custom lot status of results to return.
Syntax
Parameters
String lotStatusFilter - The custom lot status value.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLotUUID(lotUUID)
Description
Sets the uuid corresponding to this material lot.
Syntax
setLotUUID(lotUUID)
Parameters
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String uuid - The unique identifier for this lot.

Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setManualLotNo(manualLotNum)
Description
Sets the manually entered lot number.
Syntax
setManualLotNo(manualLotNum)
Parameters
String manualLotNum - The lot number entered by the user.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterialRef(mesObjectLink)
Description
Sets the MES object link corresponding to this response material property.
Syntax
setMaterialRef(mesObjectLink)
Parameters
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MES Object Link mesObjectLink - The link corresponding to the material.

Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterialRefType(materialRefType)
Description
Sets the reference type of the material.
Syntax
setMaterialRefType(materialRefType)
Parameters
S tring materialRefType - The type of the material reference.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterialRefUUID(materialRefUUID)
Description
Sets the uuid for the material reference.
Syntax
setMaterialRefUUID(materialRefUUID)
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Parameters
S tring materialRefUUID - The unique identifier for the material reference.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setOptional(optional)
Description
Set the lot as an optional one.
Syntax
setOptional(optional)
Parameters
boolean optional - Set to True if this lot should be optional and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setProductionSelectable(productionSelectable)
Description
Sets the boolean value for the production selectable property. User can select the
production if set to True.
Syntax
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setProductionSelectable(productionSelectable)
Parameters
boolean productionSelectable - Set to True if you need to enable this property and False
otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setQuantity(quantity)
Description
Sets the quantity set for the lot.
Syntax
setQuantity(quantity)
Parameters
Double quantity - The actual quantity for this lot resource. This can be the current quantity
at anytime during the life of a Response Segment, but will equal the final production
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setQuantitySource(quantitySource)
Description
This setting determines the source of the quantity for this response material resource.
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Syntax
setQuantitySource(quantitySource)
Parameters
String quantitySource - The name of the source of the quantity.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setQuantitySourceLink(quantitySourceLink)
Description
Sets the name of the material resource to link to this segment. This is used when the
Quantity Source setting is set to Link, Split or Combine.
Syntax
setQuantitySourceLink(quantitySourceLink)
Parameters
String quantitySourceLink - The link to the quantity source.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setQuantityUnits(quantityUnits)
Description
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This property specifies the units for the quantity setting.
Syntax
setQuantityUnits(quantityUnits)
Parameters
String quantityUnits - The units of quantity.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setRate(rate)
Description
Sets the rate for the response material lot.
Syntax
setRate(rate)
Parameters
Double rate - The rate to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setRatePeriod(ratePeriod)
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Description
This is used to set the material rate period.

Options
Syntax
setRatePeriod(ratePeriod)
Parameters
String ratePeriod - The material rate period.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setSegmentRefUUID(segmentRefUUID)
Description
Sets a reference uuid for the segment.
Syntax
setSegmentRefUUID(segmentRefUUID)
Parameters
String segmentRefUUID - The uuid to set the segment for.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setStatus(status)
Description
Sets the lot property status for the response material property.
Syntax
setStatus(status)
Parameters
String status - The status to set the material property for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setUnits(units)
Description
Sets the units for the quantity setting.
Syntax
setUnits(units)
Parameters
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setUse(lotUse)
Description
Sets the material use types. Options are In, Out, Consumable, By-product.
Syntax
setUse(lotUse)
Parameters
String lotUse - The lot use type for the response material.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setZeroLotThresholdQty(lotNetQuantity)
Description
Sets the zero lot threshold quantity for the response material lot.
Syntax
setZeroLotThresholdQty(lotNetQuantity)
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Parameters
Double lotNetQuantity - The net quantity to be set to the material lot.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
MES Script Event

The MESScriptEvent object is passed when an MES object event is executed. Script for MES
object events are defined in the Designer on the General Tab of the enterprise production item.
See Events chapter. Optionally, the script defined for the event can execute the
runDefaultHandler function on the event object to execute the built-in logic for the event.
From the MESScriptEvent object the full MES object can be loaded by calling the
getMESObject function on the event.
Methods:
runDefaultHandler()
Description
Executes the built-in logic for the event. This allows pre or post logic to be executed around
the built-in logic or completely replace the built-in logic.Note that user events will not have
a default handler and no logic will be executed if this function is called.
Syntax
runDefaultHandler()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
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Properties:
getMESObject()
Description
Returns the MES object that the event is being executed for.
Syntax
getMESObject()
Parameters
None
Returns
AbstractMESObject - The MES object associated with the event.
getParameters()
Description
Return the MESObjectEventParameters object that contains any parameter values
Syntax
getParameters()
Parameters
None
Returns
MES Object Event Parameters - A new instance of a MESObjectEventParameters object.
setResult()
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Description
Set the return result. When a MES events requires a result value, this helper function can
be used in place of using the script event.getParameters().put('Result', value)
Syntax
setResult(value)
Parameters
Value of the result to return
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
MES User
Object Definition
The MES User object is used to get the user name and role list.
Methods
The following methods exist for the MES User object .
getRoleList()
Description
Gets the roles this MES user takes. It may be admin, operator, etc.
Syntax
getRoleList()
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Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> role - The list of roles that are assigned to this MES user .
Scope
All
getUserName()
Description
Gets the user name.
Syntax
getUserName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The user name.
Scope
All
MES Work Order
Base Object
The MES Work Order is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
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Scripting Functions
The following scripting functions return a MES Work Order ...
Code Example
#Get a material link for the work order material

matLink = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('MaterialDef', 'Soda')
#Create the work order

wo = system.mes.workorder.createMESWorkOrder('A34', matLink)
#Set some production related properties

wo.setWorkOrderQuantity(1000.0)
#Save the object

system.mes.saveMESObject(wo)
Methods
Work Order .
getActualQuantity()
Description
Gets the actual work order quantity.
Syntax
getActualQuantity()
Parameters
None
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Returns
Double quantity - The work order quantity.
Scope
All
getDueDate()
Description
Gets the due date for the work order.
Syntax
getDueDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date dueDate - The due date for the work order.
Scope
All
getMaterialRef()
Description
Gets the material definition object corresponding to the work order.
Syntax
getMaterialRef()
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Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectLink mesMaterialDef - The material definition object corresponding to the work
order.
Scope
All
getMaterialRefName()
Description
Gets the name of the material reference object.
Syntax
getMaterialRefName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String materialRefName - Name of the material reference object.
Scope
All
Description
Gets the type of the material reference object.
Syntax
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Parameters
None
Returns
String materialRefType - Type of the material reference object.
Scope
All
Description
Gets the uuid of the material reference object.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String materialRefUUID - The unique identifier that represent the material reference object.
Scope
All
getRemainingQuantity()
Description
Gets the remaining quantity of the work order.
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Syntax
getRemainingQuantity()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double qty - The remaining quantity for the work order.
Scope
All
getScheduledQuantity()
Description
Gets the scheduled quantity of the work order.
Syntax
getScheduledQuantity()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double quantity - The scheduled quantity of the work order.
Scope
All
getWorkOrderQuantity()
Description
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Gets the quantity assigned for the work order.
Syntax
getWorkOrderQuantity()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double quantity - The quantity assigned for the work order.
Scope
All
isClosed()
Description
Checks whether the work order is closed.
Syntax
isClosed()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean True if it is a closed work order and False otherwise.
Scope
All
setClosed(closed)
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Description
Sets the work order to closed.
Syntax
setClosed(closed)
Parameters
Boolean closed - Set to True to set work order to close and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setDueDate(dueDate)
Description
Sets the due date for the work order.
Syntax
setDueDate(dueDate)
Parameters
Date dueDate - The due date to set for the work order.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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setMaterialRef(mesMaterialDef)
Description
Sets the material definition as a reference for the work order.
Syntax
setMaterialRef(mesMaterialDef)
Parameters
MESMaterialDef mesMaterialDef - The material definition to set as the reference for the
work order.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterialRef(materialLink)
Description
Sets the material reference for the work order.
Syntax
setMaterialRef(materialLink)
Parameters
MESObjectLink materialLink - The material reference to set for the work order.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
setWorkOrderQuantity(quantity)
Description
Sets the quantity for the work order.
Syntax
setWorkOrderQuantity(quantity)
Parameters
Double quantity - The quantity to set for the work order.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Events
Besides the common MES object events, no other events exist for the MES Work Order .
Properties
Example
obj = system.mes.MESObject('') #Return a MES object

print obj.getPropertyValue('')
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Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for MES Work Order .
MESMaterialRefProperty Read The Material Definition assigned to the

/Write Work Order object.
MESMaterialRefUUIDProperty Read The UUID of the Material Definition

/Write assigned to the Work Order object.
MESMaterialRefTypeProperty Read The type of the Material Definition

/Write assigned to the Work Order object.
MESWorkOrderTargetQuantityProperty Read The target quantity assigned to the

/Write Work Order object.
MESWorkOrderActualQuantityProperty Read The actual quantity assigned to the

Only Work Order object.
MESWorkOrderScheduledQuantityProperty Read The scheduled quantity assigned to

Only the Work Order object.
MESWorkOrderRemainingQuantityProperty Read The remaining quantity assigned to the

Only Work Order object.
MESWorkOrderDueDateProperty Read The due date assigned to the Work

/Write Order object.
MESWorkOrderClosedProperty Read The boolean assigned to closed

/Write property of the Work Order object.
MES Work Order Filter
Object Description
MESWorkOrderFilter object is used to set filters for work order to narrow down the search
results.
Scripting Functions
The following scripting function return a MES Work Order Filter ...
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Methods
Work Order Filter object .
getClosedBeginDate()
Description
Gets the closed begin date for the work order object.
Syntax
getClosedBeginDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date closedBeginDate - The closed begin date for the work order object.
Scope
All
getClosedEndDate()
Description
Gets the closed end date for the MES work order object.
Syntax
getClosedEndDate()
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Parameters
None
Returns
Date closedEndDate - The closed end date for the MES work order object.
Scope
All
getEquipmentPathFilter()
Description
Gets the equipment path filter set for the MES work order object.
Syntax
getEquipmentPathFilter()
Parameters
None
Returns
String equipmentPathFilter - The equipment path filter associated with the work order
object.
Scope
All
Description
Gets the material name filter set for the MES work order object.
Syntax
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Parameters
None
Returns
String nameFilter - The material name filter associated with the work order object.
Scope
All
getReturnClosed()
Description
Checks for the boolean that is set for return closed property. The work order search results
will include closed work orders if the return closed property is set to True.
Syntax
getReturnClosed()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolaen returnClosed - The boolean that is set for the return closed property.
Scope
All
getUpdateQuantities()
Description
Checks whether the quantities associated with the work order object are updated or not.
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Syntax
getUpdateQuantities()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean updateQuantities - True if the quantities are updated and False otherwise.
Scope
All
getWorkOrderNameFilter()
Description
Returns the name filter set for the MES Work Order object.
Syntax
getWorkOrderNameFilter()
Parameters
None
Returns
String workOrderNameFilter - The name filter that is set for the MES work order object.
Scope
All
setClosedBeginDate(closedBeginDate)
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Description
Sets the closed begin date for the work order object.
Syntax
setClosedBeginDate(closedBeginDate)
Parameters
Date closedBeginDate - Date to be set as closed begin date for the work order object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setClosedEndDate(closedEndDate)
Description
Sets the closed end date for the work order object.
Syntax
setClosedEndDate(closedEndDate)
Parameters
Date closedEndDate - Date to set as the closed end date.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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setEquipmentPathFilter(pathFilter)
Description
Sets the equipment path filter for the MES work order object.
Syntax
setEquipmentPathFilter(pathFilter)
Parameters
String pathFilter - The equipment path filter to set for the work order object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterialNameFilter(nameFilter)
Description
Sets the material name filter for the work order object.
Syntax
setMaterialNameFilter(nameFilter)
Parameters
String nameFilter - The material name filter to set for the MES work order filter.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
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All
setReturnClosed(returnClosed)
Description
Sets the return closed date for the work order object.
Syntax
setReturnClosed(returnClosed)
Parameters
Boolean returnClosed - The boolean to set for the return closed property.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setUpdateQuantities(updateQuantities)
Description
Sets the update quantity setting for the work order. Setting this property to True will update
the quantities associated with this work order.
Syntax
setUpdateQuantities(updateQuantities)
Parameters
Boolean updateQuantities - True to update the quantities for the work order and False
otherwise.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setWorkOrderNameFilter(searchPattern)
Description
Set the search pattern for the work order name.
Syntax
setWorkOrderNameFilter(searchPattern)
Parameters
String searchPattern - The name of work order(s).
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Create a work order filter. Get work orders based on the

filter.
##Print the list and the work order object in the list.
woName = "WO899"
woFilter = system.mes.workorder.createMESWorkOrderFilter()
results = system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrders(woFilter)
print results
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for result in results:

print result
Output
Size 1
WorkOrder (d709a509-932g-1382-b258-927d6ac4292c, WO899, 0
parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 0 complex
properties)
Modified MES Properties

The ModifiedMESProperties object holds the modified properties for an MES object. Whenever
properties of a MES object are changed, only those changes may need to propagated to MES
objects that were derived from the modified MES object. The system.mes.
updateSegmentDependencies() script function takes a ModifiedMESProperties object as a
parameter to updated any derived segment dependencies of the changed properties. By calling
the getModifiedMESProperties() function on any MES object, a ModifiedMESProperties object
containing modified properties since the last time it was saved will be returned.
Methods:
None
Properties:
None
Code Snippet
#This is an example of modifying a process segment and updating

all Process Segment and Operations Segment MES objects that
derived from it.
mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('Unload Vinegar', 'ProcessSeg

ment')
mesObject.setPropertyValue('Description', 'This is a new
description')
modProps = mesObject.getModifiedMESProperties()
system.mes.updateSegmentDependencies(mesObject, modProps)
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Personnel Objects
Any production or processing that is done involves people. In the Sepasoft MES system, this is
optional. If trace information about the personnel involved in the production or processing is
desired, then it is supported. The person can be automatically selected based on their Ignition
login or it can be selected by another means.
There are two Object Types in the Personnel Objects Group, Person and PersonnelClass.
Person and PersonnelClass objects have a corresponding ResponsePerson and
ResponsePersonnelClass, which is an internal versioning schema created to maintain
historical production data whenever changes are made to the properties or settings of the
Person and PersonnelClass objects.
All of these objects inherit the AbstractMESObject properties and methods. The Person and
ResponsePerson further extend the parent object with the properties and methods found
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Object Versions
Every time a Person or PersonnelClass Object is modified, i.e. adding custom properties,
changing a setting etc., the version number of that equipment object will be updated in the
background. When an operation is scheduled, it will check for a corresponding Response
Object version. If one does not exist, it will automatically create a new Response object.
For all intents and purposes, MES Person objects will be created and configured in the MES
Management screen and through scripting. Response Objects are automatically created by
Operations and will be used for any kind of traceability analysis.
Person Objects. They are not Response Segment objects as defined by ISA-95
PersonnelClass & ResponsePersonnelClass Objects

Defining production tasks for each specific person, is very tedious. A better method would be to
organize the people into categories, or class using ISA-95 terms. An example will make this
clearer with fewer words. Consider unloading vinegar at a unloading pump station. If there are
ten operator who are qualified to unload vinegar, then creating a Vinegar Unload Operator
class containing the ten qualified operators, only will require one unload vinegar task definition.
Adding an eleventh operator is as simple as adding that person to the Vinegar Unload Operator
class.
This object inherits the AbstractMESObject properties and methods, but does not extend them.
Person & ResponsePerson Objects

An object used to define people and cannot have children. The MES Person objects are
automatically generated from the Ignition users that have first and last names defined. This
prevent the default "admin" user from being created in the MES system and showing up in
selection lists. When the Sepasoft MES modules first start, the MES Person objects are
synchronized and then will be synchronized on a hourly basis thereafter. They can also
synchronized on demand using a script function.
This object inherits the AbstractMESObject properties and methods. It also extends it with the
following properties
Extended Properties
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Setting Description
Name
Person The user name that the user logs in with.

User Name
Person First The users first name that is configured in the Ignition user profile.
Name
Person Last The users last name that is configured in the Ignition user profile.
Name
Name This is the name of the MES object. This name is used when referencing the
object. It must be a unique name.
Description An optional settings to give more details for a MES Object.
Request Objects
Operations Schedule
Base Object
The Operations Schedule is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Object Description
The Operations Schedule is an object used for scheduling the operations.
Methods
The following methods exist for the Operations Schedule Object.
Info
These helper functions are available in version 1.8.3 or greater.
getScheduleCategory
Description
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Returns the category of an operations schedule object.
Syntax
getScheduleCategory()
Parameters
None
Returns
String scheduleCategory - The category of the operations schedule object.
Scope
All
getScheduleDurationSec
Description
Gets the duration of the schedule in seconds.
Syntax
getScheduleDurationSec()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer scheduleDuration - The duration of schedule in seconds.
Scope
All
getScheduleProductionCount
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Description
Returns the production count for this schedule.
Syntax
getScheduleProductionCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double productionCount -The production count for this schedule.
Scope
All
getSchedulePublishDate
Description
Returns date and time at which schedule was published. This setting is set when the
operation is started, and it will be automatically set to the date and time of the Ignition
server.
Syntax
getSchedulePublishDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date - The date and time the schedule was published.
Scope
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All
getScheduleType
Description
Gets the schedule type.
Syntax
getScheduleType()
Parameters
None
Returns
String type - The type of this schedule.
Scope
All
setScheduleCategory
Description
Sets the category of an operations schedule object. Options for the toCategory parameter
is either 'Hold' or 'Record Scheduled'.
Syntax
setScheduleCategory(scheduleCategory)
Parameters
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setScheduleDurationSec
Description
Sets the duration of the schedule in seconds.
Syntax
setScheduleDurationSec(scheduleDuration)
Parameters
Integer scheduleDuration - The duration in seconds to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setScheduleProductionCount
Description
Sets the production count for this schedule.
Syntax
setScheduleProductionCount(productionCount)
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Parameters
Double productionCount -The production count to set for this schedule.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setSchedulePublishDate
Description
Sets date and time at which schedule was published. This setting is set when the operation
is started, and it will be automatically set to the date and time of the Ignition server.
Syntax
setSchedulePublishDate(schedulePublishDate)
Parameters
Date schedulePublishDate - The date to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setScheduleType
Description
Sets the schedule type. This can be set to Held or Active.
Syntax
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setScheduleType(scheduleType)
Parameters
String scheduleType - The type to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Events
BeginSchedule The event is fired when an Operations Schedule has begun.

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EndSchedule The event is fired when an Operations Schedule has ended.

script line:
New The event is fired when a new instance of an Operations Schedule object
is created.
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UpdateProgress The event is fired during the update progress of an Operations Schedule.
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script line:
Properties
Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for Operations Schedule
Object.
SchedulePublishDate Read The date and time at which schedule was published.
/Write This setting is set when the operation is started, and it
will be automatically set to the date and time of the
Ignition server.
ScheduleType Read This can be set to Held or Active.

/Write
ScheduleCategory Read Changes the category of an operations schedule object.

/Write Options for the toCategory parameter is either 'Hold' or
'Record Scheduled'.
ScheduleProductionCount Read The production for each schedule is tracked.

/Write
ScheduleDurationSec Read This is the duration of the schedule in seconds.

/Write
RequestDependency Read This property depends on operation request.

/Write
RequestRef Read It refers to the operation that is requested for.

/Write
RequestRefUUID Read
/Write
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This setting is automatically set and should not be

changed. It refers to the UUID of the Operations
Definition or Operations Request, depending on how the
operation was started. If the operation was scheduled
prior to being run, then it will equal the UUID of the
Operations Request it is based on, otherwise it will
equal the UUID of the Operations Definition it is based
on.
RequestRefType Read It refers to the type of operation that is requested for.

/Write
WorkOrderRefUUID Read A reference to an associated MES Work Order for the

/Write scheduled event(s).
Operations Request
Base Object
The Operations Request is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Scripting Functions
The following scripting functions return an Operations Request Object...

General Functions

Name
UUID
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Name
read This will contain the Universally Unique Identifier for each instance of a
only MES object.
only
Events
'New' Event
Code Snippet

is created.
alse)
Script Functions
of them.
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Code Snippet
Code Snippet
Events
BeforeAutoStart The event is fired before the automatic start of a scheduled Operations
Request.
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BeginSchedule The event is fired before the requested operation is scheduled.

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EndSchedule The event is fired after the requested operation has been scheduled.
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New The event is fired when a new instance of an Operations Request object is
created.
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ScheduleDelay The event is fired to give notification that an operation is delayed.

script line:
Properties
Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for Operations Request
objects.
Enable . Update Read When this setting is set to true, the UpdateProgress event for the
. Event /Write Response Segments associated with this Operations Request
will be executed at the interval set in the Update Event Interval.
The UpdateProgress event is defined in the Ignition Designer in
the MES Events section.
Update . Event . Read This setting defines the frequency (in ms) to execute the
Interval /Write UpdateProgress event.
TrackProgressBy Read Production can be tracked by two factors namely, time and
/Write material in each segment. The default is to track by time and the
option to track by material will only show if in the associated
process segment material has been defined and a rate has been
specified.
IsExecuteReady Read It is true only when there is a response segment to act upon.
/Write Operations Definition will not be ready for production unless all
the segments are completely setup. And it is false if there is any
error when validating the Operations Definition object.
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Request Segment
Base Object
The Request Segment is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Methods
Beside the common MESAbstractObject methods, the following methods exist for the Request
Segment.
getAvailableEquipmentOptions
Info
Available in version 1.8.3 or greater.
Description
Get a list of the available equipment options for the specified request segment.
Syntax
getAvailableEquipmentOptions()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESList<MESObjectLink> A list of MES Object Link objects holding the options that are
appropriate for the segment. The list is returned as a MES List object that is a collection
holding MES object links that represent the options.
Scope
All
getAvailableLotEquipmentOptions(baseName)
Info
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Description
Get a list of the available lot equipment options for the specified request segment.
Syntax
getAvailableLotEquipmentOptions(baseName)
Parameters
String baseName - The base name for the complex property associated with this segment.
Complex properties that use extended naming have an associated base name and a
number following it. This is used with Lot Reference Property that the Request Segment
uses. Each time a lot reference is created it is named the base name with an extension
added to it.
Returns
Scope
All
getAvailableMaterialOptions(baseName)
Info
Description
Get a list of the available material options for the specified request segment.
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Syntax
getAvailableMaterialOptions(baseName)
Parameters
added to it.
Returns
Scope
All
getAvailablePersonnelOptions(baseName)
Info
Description
Get a list of the available personnel options for the specified request segment.
Syntax
getAvailablePersonnelOptions(baseName)
Parameters
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added to it.
Returns
Scope
All
getAvailableSupplementalEquipmentOptions(baseName)
Info
Description
Get a list of the available supplemental equipment options for the specified request
segment.
Syntax
getAvailableSupplementalEquipmentOptions(baseName)
Parameters
added to it.
Returns
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Scope
All
getEquipment
Description
Syntax
getEquipment()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getEquipmentLink
Description
Syntax
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getEquipmentLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
Description
running under.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
setEquipmentLink(equipmentLink)
Info
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Description
Set the equipment that the segment is associated with by the link to the equipment.
Syntax
Parameters
MES Object LinkMES Object LinkequipmentLink - A MES Object Link object containing
details of the equipment to associate with the segment.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath)
Info
Description
This script function is used to set the material resources for a segment by material and
location. There are different versions depending on if a lot is being referenced, a new lot is
being created, etc. It can be used before or after the begin script function is called on the
segment. If they are used for an active segment, then they will update the material
resources information. This is common when changing to a different lot of material or other
material related information during a production run.
Syntax
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setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath)
Parameters
added to it.
String materialName - The material name that must match an existing MESMaterialDef
object.
String equipmentPath - The equipment path that must match the path to equipment defined
in the production model.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity)
Info
Description
This script function is used to set the material resources for a segment. There are different
versions depending on if a lot is being referenced, a new lot is being created, etc. It can be
used before or after the begin script function is called on the segment. If they are used for
an active segment, then they will update the material resources information. This is
common when changing to a different lot of material or other material related information
during a production run.
Syntax
setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity)
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Parameters
added to it.
object.
Double quantity - The quantity of material.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity, customProperties)
Info
Description
This script function is used to set the material resources for a segment. There are different
versions depending on if a lot is being referenced, a new lot is being created, etc. It can be
used before or after the begin script function is called on the segment. If they are used for
an active segment, then they will update the material resources information. This is
common when changing to a different lot of material or other material related information
during a production run.
Syntax
setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity, customProperties)
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Parameters
added to it.
object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath, manualLotNumber, quantity)
Info
Description
This version of the setMaterial script function is used for setting the material name and
location equipment to use the material from, or place the material at for a material
reference belonging to a segment. For cases when a material lot does already exist, this
script function is used and allows for naming the new lot and updating the quantity at the
same time. Instead of automatically generating a new lot number, the system with use the
manual lot number provided in the manualLotNumber parameter.
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The material name must match the name of an existing MESMaterialDef object which
corresponds to the ISA-95 Material Definition object. The equipment path must match a
valid line, line cell, line cell group or storage unit defined in the production model. See the
custom properties for more information.
Syntax
setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath, manualLotNumber, quantity)
Parameters
added to it.
object.
String manualLotNumber - The lot number to name to the new MESMaterialLot object
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath, manualLotNumber, quantity,

customProperties)
Info
Description
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Syntax
setMaterial(baseName, materialName, equipmentPath, manualLotNumber, quantity,

customProperties)
Parameters
added to it.
object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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setPersonnel(baseName, personName)
Info
Description
This script function is used to set the personnel resources for a segment. It can be used
before or after begin script function is called on the segment. If they are used for an active
segment, then they will update the personnel resources information. This is common when
changing to different personnel during a production run.
Syntax
setPersonnel(baseName, personName)
Parameters
added to it.
String personName - The name of the person. The name of the person is derived from the
last and first name from the Ignition user list.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPersonnel(baseName, personName, customProperties)
Info
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Description
This script function is used to set the personnel resources for a segment. It can be used
before or after begin script function is called on the segment. If they are used for an active
segment, then they will update the personnel resources information. This is common when
changing to different personnel during a production run.
Syntax
setPersonnel(baseName, personName, customProperties)
Parameters
added to it.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setSupplementalEquipment(baseName, equipmentName)
Info
Description
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This script function is used to set the supplemental equipment resources for a segment.
Syntax
setSupplementalEquipment(baseName, equipmentName)
Parameters
added to it.
String equipmentName - The name of the supplemental equipment.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setSupplementalEquipment(baseName, equipmentName, customProperties)
Info
Description
Set the supplemental equipment that the segment is associated with.
Syntax
setSupplementalEquipment(baseName, equipmentName, customProperties)
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Parameters
added to it.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Events
Besides the common MES object events, the following events exist for Request Segment.
Setting Description
Name
New The Schedule Request Segment event is fired when a Request Segment is begin
scheduled. This script must determine the begin date time and end date time of
the request segment.
Schedule The Schedule Request Segment event is fired when a Request Segment is begin
scheduled. This script must determine the begin date time and end date time of
the request segment.
Properties
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Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for Request Segment
objects.

Name
Operation Read This setting is automatically set and should not be changed. It refers to
. Request /Write the UUID of the Operations Request.
. Ref .
UUID
Begin Read The date and time the operation started. This setting is set when the
Date /Write operation is started, and it will automatically be set to the date and time
Time of the Ignition server.
End Date Read The date and time the operation ended. This setting is set when the
Time /Write operation is ended, and it will automatically be set to the date and time
of the Ignition server.
Operation Read This setting is automatically set and should not be changed. It will either
Segment /Write be set to Operations Segment or Request Segment depending on how
Ref Type the operation was started. If the operation was scheduled prior to being
run, then it will equal Request Segment, otherwise it will equal
Operations Segment.
Segment /Write the UUID of the Operations Segment or Request Segment, depending
Ref UUID on how the operation was started. If the operation was scheduled prior
to being run, then it will equal the UUID of the Request Segment it is
based on, otherwise it will equal the UUID of the Operations Segment it
is based on.
Segment Read When this setting is set to true, the Segments associated with this
Execute /Write Operations Request will be executed.
Enabled
End . Read This setting will end the operation automatically, after completion.
Operation /Write
. When .
Complete
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Response Objects
Operations Performance
Base Object
The Operations Performance is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the
Methods
Beside the common MESAbstractObject methods, the following methods exist for the
Operations Performance objects.
getActiveSegmentName
Description
Return the name of the segment which is currently active.
Syntax
getActiveSegmentName()
Parameters
None
Returns
An MES Object Link representing the active segment.
Scope
All
getEquipmentLink
Description
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Syntax
getEquipmentLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
Events
Besides the common MES object events, no other events exist for the Operations Performance
object.
Properties
Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for Operations Performance
object.
Schedule Reference Read The UUID of the schedule associated with this
UUID /Write operation.
Schedule Publish Date Read The date and time the schedule was published. This
Time /Write setting is automatically set to the date and time of the
Ignition server.
ScheduleType Read This can be set to Held or Active.

/Write
ScheduleCategory Read Changes the category of a operations schedule object.

/Write Options for the toCategory parameter is either 'Hold' or
'Record Scheduled'.
ScheduleProductionCount The production for each schedule is tracked.
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Read
/Write
ScheduleDurationSec Read This is the duration of the schedule in seconds.

/Write
Operations Response
Base Object
The Operations Response is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
This object inherits the properties and methods of MESAbstractObject and extends the
available methods as shown below.
abort
begin
createSegment
end
getActiveSegment
getActiveSegmentNames
getAvailableSegmentNames
getEquipmentLink
getWorkOrderLink
setEquipmentLink
setWorkOrderLink
All of these script functions require an instance of a MESOperationsResponse object. The
following code snippets are a couple of examples of how to get an instance of a
MESOperationsResponse.
Code Snippet
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#Get the currently running operation for specified equipment

Station 1'
Code Snippet
#Create new operation for specified equipment

Station 1'
oper = system.mes.createOperation('Receive Steel')
Object Description
The Operations Response is an object that is created behind the scenes anytime a Operations
Definition is selected to begin. It hold the actual production or traceability information. It can
also be created from script and used to begin segments from script, but it cannot be created
from the components provided with the Track and Trace Module. For this reason, there is no
component that can be used to change the properties listed for the Operations Response
object.
Events
Setting Description
Name
New The event is fired when a new instance of an Operations Response object is
created.
Properties
Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for Operations Response.

Name
Read
/Write
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Name
Enable . When this setting is set to true, the UpdateProgress event for the
Update . Response Segments associated with this Operations Definition will be
Event executed at the interval set in the Update Event Interval. The
UpdateProgress event is defined in the Ignition Designer in the MES
Events section.
Update . Read This setting defined the frequency (in mS) to execute the
Event . /Write UpdateProgress event.
Interval
Begin . Read The date and time the operation started. This setting is set when the
Date . /Write operation is started, and it will automatically be set to the date and time
End . Read The date and time the operation ended. This setting is set when the
Date . /Write operation is ended, and it will automatically be set to the date and time
Operation Read This setting is automatically set and should not be changed. It will either
. /Write be set to Operations Definition or Operations Request depending on
Reference how the operation was started. If the operation was scheduled prior to
. Type being run, then it will equal Operations Request, otherwise it will equal
Operations Definition.
. /Write the UUID of the Operations Definition or Operations Request,
Reference depending on how the operation was started. If the operation was
. UUID scheduled prior to being run, then it will equal the UUID of the
Operations Request it is based on, otherwise it will equal the UUID of
the Operations Definition it is based on.
abort
Note
This helper function should NOT be used in normal operations because the tracking
data will not be validated or in many cases accurately recorded in the database.
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Description
Abort the operation. This will do an abrupt abort of all segments currently running under the
operation before aborting the operation.
Syntax
abort()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get the MES object link of Unload Station 1

#Get the current operation running at the equipment path

#Abort the operation

oper.abort()
begin
Description
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Begin the operation which will allow segments to begin. Only one operation can be running
at an equipment item at a time, but multiple segments can run under an operation.
Syntax
begin()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Get a new operation to be run at the specified equipment path

oper = system.mes.createOperation('Receive Steel', eqPath)
#Begin the operation

oper.begin()
Overview
These script functions are used to create a new segment.

createSegment(segmentName)
Description
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Create a new segment to run under the operation. After calling this script function, the
segment will not be running until required resources and custom properties are assigned
begin is called. Operations can contain one or more segments and the name of the
segment to create is passed in the segmentName parameter.
Syntax
createSegment(segmentName)
Parameters
String segmentName - The name of the segment to create.
Returns
A new MESResponseSegment object that can be used to assign resources and custom
properties.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Create and begin a new operation at the specified equipment
path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
seg = oper.createSegment('Inspect Steel')
#Assign material resources....
#Assign personnel resources....
#Assign supplemental resources....
#Assign custom properties....
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
createSegment(segmentName, autoAssignOptions)
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Description
Create a new segment to run under the operation. After calling this script function, the
segment will not be running until required resources and custom properties are assigned
begin is called. Operations can contain one or more segments and the name of the
segment to create is passed in the segmentName parameter.
Syntax
createSegment(segmentName, autoAssignOptions)
Parameters
String segmentName - The name of the segment to create.
Boolean autoAssignOptions - If true, automatically assign material, lot and person options.
Otherwise, they have to be set prior to beginning the segment.
Returns
A new MESResponseSegment object that can be used to assign resources and custom
properties.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
seg = oper.createSegment('Inspect Steel', True)
#Begin segment
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seg.begin()
end
Description
End the operation. Before an operation can be ended all segments must be ended first.
Syntax
end()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Get the currently running operation running at the specified

equipment path
#End the operation

oper.end()
getActiveSegment
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Description
Get the active segment MES object from a operation by the name of the segment.
Because more than one segment can be running under an operation, the segmentName
parameter specifies which one to return.
Syntax
getActiveSegment(segmentName)
Parameters
String segmentName - The name of the segment.
Returns
The MESResponseSegment object that can be updated to reflect lot, material, personnel,
supplemental equipment or custom properties changes.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet


#Get the Inspect Steel segment running under the operation

seg = oper.getActiveSegment('Inspect Steel')
#End the segment

seg.end()
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Description
Return the name of currently active segment for the operation. If there are no active
segments or more than one active segment, then an exception will be thrown.
Syntax
getActiveSegmentName()
Parameters
None
Returns
The name of the currently active segment.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet



#End the segment

seg.end()
getActiveSegmentNames
Description
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Return names of all active segments for an operation. Operations can be running multiple
segments at any time and this script function is used to get the names of them.
Syntax
getActiveSegmentNames()
Parameters
None
Returns
An array of the names of all active segments for the operation.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get the operation currently being run at Unload Station 1

operName = oper.getName()
#Get the names of active segments for the operation

if oper == None:
print 'No active segments found for "%s"' % eqPath
else:
try:
segNames = oper.getActiveSegmentNames()
for name in segNames:
print name
except:
print 'There are no segments available for "%s "' %
operName
Output
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Unload Steel
Inspect Steel
getAvailableSegmentNames
Description
Return a list of all available segments that can be run for the operation. Both currently
running and not running segments will be returned.
Syntax
getAvailableSegmentNames()
Parameters
None
Returns
An array of the names of all available segments for the operation.
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Get the names of available segments for the operation

segNames = oper.getAvailableSegmentNames()
for name in segNames:
print name
Output
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Unload Steel
Inspect Steel
Store in Inventory
getEquipmentLink
Description
Return a link to the equipment MES object associated with the operation.
Syntax
getEquipmentLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
MES Object Link object containing details of the equipment that is associated with the
operation.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Get the MES object link of where the operation is running

eqLink = oper.getEquipmentLink()
#Print the UUID and the type of equipment

print eqLink.getMESObjectUUID()
print eqLink.getMESObjectType()
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#Get the full MES object for the equipment

eqObj = eqLink.getMESObject()
print eqObj.getName()
Output
508ebebc-8f19-4521-b018-a3e177028981
Response Line
Unload Station 1
getWorkOrderLink
Description
Return a link to the work order MES object associated with the operation.
Syntax
getWorkOrderLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectLink object containing details of the work order that is associated with the
operation.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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eqPath = '[global]\Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\MP Rotator

1'
#Get work order link
print oper.getWorkOrderLink()
Output
(type: Work Order, uuid: 2e906f1e-1736-4e02-8586-6b7e4e7e17fc)
setEquipmentLink
Description
Set the equipment that the operation is associated with by the link to the equipment.
Notice
Using this method is not the preferred method of assigning the equipment of where an
operation is to run. Instead, use the system.mes.createOperation script function that
will set the equipment based on the equipment path.
Syntax
Parameters
A MES Object Link object containing details of the equipment to associate with the
operation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Non Preferred Method

eqLink = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByEquipmentPath(eqPath)
#Create a new operation from a operation definition object

operDef = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Steel', 'Operations
Definition')
oper = system.mes.createOperation(operDef)
#Set the equipment where the new operation is to run.

oper.setEquipmentLink(eqLink)
Preferred Method

#Create a new operation using the equipment path

setWorkOrderLink
Description
Sets a link to the work order MES object associated with the operation.
Syntax
setWorkOrderLink(woLink)
Parameters
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MESObjectLink woLink - The object link containing details of the work order that is
associated with the operation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath = '[global]\Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\MP Rotator

1'
#Get current operation
#Get the work order link

woLink=system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('WorkOrder', 'New
Work Order')
#Set the work order link

oper.setWorkOrderLink(woLink)
Response Segment
Base Object
The Response Segment is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Object Description
The Response Segment is an object that is created behind the scenes anytime Operations
Segment is selected to begin. It holds the actual production or traceability information. It can
also be created from the script and used to begin segments from script and not from the
components provided with the Track and Trace Module. For this reason, there is not a
component that can be used to change the properties listed for the Response Segment objects.
This object inherits the AbstractMESObject properties and methods and also extend it with the
same properties and methods as shown.
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abort
Description
Abort the segment. This will do an abrupt abort of the segments. The operation the
segment is running under and all other segments running under the operation will remain
active.
Notice
This helper function should NOT be used in normal operations because the tracking
data will not be validated or in many cases accurately recorded in the database. For
normal operations use the end segment, which will be accurately recorded in the
database.
Syntax
abort()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
These script functions are used to add sublots one at a time to active segments and the
different versions provide various methods to do so. Sublots are represented by
MESMaterialSublot objects must be children of a MESMaterialLot object, event though the
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lot information may not be needed. Usually, when production details are maintained for
serialized items moving through production as groups, sublots are used. In cases where
each item moves independently through production, then just material lots can be used for
each serialized item.
Notice
In order for material sublots to be added, the Enable Sublots setting of the segment
material property must be set to true.
Description
This version of the addSublot script function is used to create a single new material sub lot.
When the new is created, the CreateSerialNumber event of the MaterialSublot object will
be executed and a serial number will automatically be assigned. This serial number, which
is the name of the MaterialSublot object, can be changed prior updating the segment.
Syntax
Parameters
String materialPropertyName - The name of the material property item as defined for the
segment.
String sublotName - The name of the sublot which is usually the serial number of the item.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet

seg = system.mes.createSegment('Load Assembly Tray', '[global]
\Dressings Inc\California\Assembly\PS Assembly', False)
#Begin the segment
seg.begin()
one at the Ignition gateway after begin was executed, refresh
it.
#Create new sublots
seg.update()
Description
This version of the addSublot script function functions the same as the addSublot
(materialPropertyName, sublotName) script function above with the added support to
assign new custom properties to the new material sublot at the same time.
Syntax

Parameters
segment.
String sublotName - The name of the sublot which is usually the serial number of the item.
Returns
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Begin the segment
seg.begin()
it.
#Create new sublot
cp = {'Width' : ['Int4', 1020, 'Width of housing', 'mm', True,
True], 'Height' : ['Int4', 800, 'Height of housing', 'mm', True
, True]}
#Create second sublot with different custom property values
, True]}
seg.update()
Description
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These script functions are used to add multiple sublots to active segments and the different
versions provide various methods to do so. Sublots are represented by MESMaterialSublot
objects which corresponds to the ISA-95 Material Sublot objects. MESMaterialSublot
objects must be children of a MESMaterialLot object, event though the lot information may
not be needed. Usually, when production details are maintained for serialized items moving
through production as groups, sublots are used. In cases where each item moves
independently through production, then just material lots can be used for each serialized
item.
Notice
In order for material sublots to be added, the Enable Sublots setting of the segment
material property must be set to true.
Description
This version of the addSublots script function is used to create a specified quantity of new
material sublots. For each sublot object created, the CreateSerialNumber event of the
MaterialSublot object will be executed and a serial number will automatically be assigned.
This serial number, which is the name of the MaterialSublot object, can be changed prior
updating the segment.
Syntax
Parameters
segment.
Integer countToAdd - The number of sub lots to add.
Returns
List<MESMaterialSublot> - A list of new MESMaterialSublot objects. The size of the list will
match the countToAdd parameter.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Begin the segment
seg.begin()
it.
#Create new sublots
sublotList = seg.addSublots('Housing', 5)
for index in range(sublotList.size()):
#Print the automatically generated serial number
print sublotList.get(index).getName()
seg.update()
begin
Description
Begin the segment. Multiple segments can be running under one operation, but only one
operation can be running at an equipment item at a time.
Syntax
begin()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
changeLot
Description
Changes the lot to a new lot property.
Syntax
changeLot(lotPropertyName)
Parameters
String lotPropertyName - Name of the lot property to be changed.
Returns
MESResponseMaterialProperty newLotProp - The new lot property.
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
end
Description
End an active segment. Multiple segments can be running under one operation, but only
one operation can be running at an equipment item at a time.
Syntax
end()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet

#End the segment
seg.end()
execute
Description
Execute a segment. For situations where a production task or event is happening with no
definite begin and end times, the execute script function will begin and end a segment with
one script function. After the execute script function is called on a segment, the segment
will be left in the inactive state and no further updates to it can be done.
Syntax
execute()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
getAvailableMaterialLots
Description
Gets the material lots which are currently available.
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Syntax
getAvailableMaterialLots(materialPropertyName, equipmentPathFilter)
Parameters
segment.
String equipmentPathFilter - Equipment path to filter results.
Returns
MESList<MESObjectLink> - A list of MESObjectLink containing lot number or lot sequence
number of available material lots.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath = '[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Receiving\Nut

Unloading'
#Create an operation
oper = system.mes.createOperation('Unload Nuts', eqPath)
oper.begin()
#Create a segment
seg = oper.createSegment('Unload Nuts')
seg.setMaterial('Received Nuts', 'Bulk Almonds', '[global]
\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Receiving\Nut Storage Silos\Almond Silo'
)
#Gets the available material lots
availLot=seg.getAvailableMaterialLots('Received Nuts', '[global
]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Receiving\Nut Storage Silos\Almond
Silo')
#Returns the lot number of the available material lot
for ndx in range(availLot.size()):
availLotNumber = availLot.get(ndx)
print availLotNumber
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Output
OperationsResponse (3b7d2e8d-ca90-4e8f-9682-c364fd2ec991,
Unload Nuts, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 1
complex properties)
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getEquipmentLink
Description
Syntax
getEquipmentLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
A MES Object Link object containing details of the equipment that is associated with the
segment.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

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#Get the MES object link of where the operation is running
eqLink = seg.getEquipmentLink()
#Print the UUID and the type of equipment
print eqLink.getMESObjectUUID()
print eqLink.getMESObjectType()
#Get the full MES object for the equipment
eqObj = eqLink.getMESObject()
print eqObj.getName()
Output
508ebebc-8f19-4521-b018-a3e177028981
Response Line
Unload Station 1
getLot
Description
Returns the response material object corresponding to the given name parameter.
Syntax
getLot(lotPropertyName)
Parameters
String lotPropertyName - The property associated with the lot to return for.
Returns
MESResponseMaterialProperty - The name of the response material object corresponding
to the given lotPropertyName parameter.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
getMaterialLot
Description
Material lots is represented by MESMaterialLot objects and correspond to ISA-95 Material
Lot objects. MESMaterialLot objects are automatically created by the Sepasoft MES
system when segments are began, updated, executed or ended. In cases where additional
information is attached to the material lot, this script function provides an easy method of
getting the actual MESMaterialLot object.
Syntax
getMaterialLot(materialPropertyName)
Parameters
segment.
Returns
A MESMaterialLot object that is associated with the specified material property for
segment.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

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#Get the material lot object associated with the Housing
material property of the segment
lot = seg.getMaterialLot('Housing')
#Add custom properties to the material lot object
, True]}
lot.setCustomPropertyValues(cp)
#Remember to save the material lot object
system.mes.saveMESObject(lot)
getPerson
Description
Return the person MES object associated with the specified personnel property of a
segment. People is represented by MESPerson objects and correspond to ISA-95 Person
objects. The MESResponsePerson object isolates changes made to a MESPerson object
and production history. In cases where additional information is attached the the person,
this script function provides an easy method of getting the actual MESResponsePerson
object.
Syntax
getPerson(personnelPropertyName)
Parameters
String personnelPropertyName - The name of the personnel property item as defined for
the segment.
Returns
A MESResponsePerson object that is associated with the specified personnel property for
segment.
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

person = seg.getPerson('Inspector')
#Add custom properties to the person object
cp = {'Backup' : True}
person.setCustomPropertyValues(cp)
system.mes.saveMESObject(person)
getSegmentEquipmentLink
Description
Get the link to segment equipment.
Syntax
getSegmentEquipmentLink()
Parameters
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None
Returns
The MES Object Link object .
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
#Execute segment
seg.execute()
getSubLot
Description
Get an existing sublot that is associated with a segment. Sublots are represented by
Syntax
getSublot(materialPropertyName, sublotName)
Parameters
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segment.
String sublotName - The name of an existing sublot to return.
Returns
MESMaterialSublot - The MESMaterialSublot object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

getSupplementalEquipment
Description
Return the supplemental equipment MES object associated with the specified
supplemental equipment property of a segment. Supplemental equipment is represented
by MESEquipment objects and correspond to ISA-95 Equipment objects. The
MESResponseEquipment object isolates changes made to a MESEquipment object and
production history. In cases where additional information is attached to the supplemental,
this script function provides an easy method of getting the actual MESResponseEquipment
object.
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Syntax
getSupplementalEquipment(supplementalEquipmentPropertyName)
Parameters
String supplementalEquipmentPropertyName - The name of the supplemental equipment
property item as defined for the segment.
Returns
MESResponseEquipment - A MESResponseEquipment object that is associated with the
specified supplemental equipment property for segment.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

supEq = seg.getSupplementalEquipment('Die')
#Add custom properties to the supplemental equipment object
cp = {'Wear' : 12}
supEq.setCustomPropertyValues(cp)
system.mes.saveMESObject(supEq)
removeSublot
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Description
Remove an existing sublot that is associated with a segment. Sublots are represented by
Syntax
removeSublot(materialPropertyName, sublotName)
Parameters
segment.
String s ublotName - The name of an existing sublot to remove.
Returns
The MESMaterialSublot object that was removed.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Remove the sublot with serial number SN1823
seg.removeSublot('Housing', 'SN1823')
renameSublot
Description
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Rename an existing sublot that is associated with a segment. Sublots are represented by
Syntax
renameSublot(materialPropertyName, existingSublotName, newSublotName)

Parameters
segment.
String existingS ublotName - The existing name of the sublot, which is usually the serial
number of the item, to rename.
String newSublotName - The new name for the sublot.
Returns
The MESMaterialSublot object that was renamed.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Change the sublot serial number from SN9823 to SN1823
seg.renameSublot('Housing', 'SN9823', 'SN1823')
setMaterial
Description
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These script functions are used to set the material resources for a segment. There are
different versions depending on if a lot is being referenced, a new lot is being created, etc.
These script functions can be used before or after the begin script function is called on the
segment. If they are used for an active segment, then they will update the material
resources information. This is common when changing to a different lot of material or other
material related information during a production run.
Existing Lot
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, quantity)
Description
This version of the setMaterial script function is used for setting just the quantity for a
material reference belonging to a segment. If the lot or material have already been
assigned, then this provides a method to update the quantity.
Syntax
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, quantity)
Parameters
segment.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
seg.setMaterial('In Steel Type', 1045)
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, lotNumber)
Description
This version of the setMaterial script function is used for setting the lot number for a
material reference belonging to a segment. The material lot must already exist for the lot
number at the equipment location as defined in the material reference. If the lot has
already been assigned, then this provides a method to change the lot.
Syntax
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, lotNumber)
Parameters
segment.
String lotNumber - The lot number that must match the name of an existing
MESMaterialLot object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
seg.setMaterial('In Steel Type', 'SL1285')
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, lotNumber, quantity)
Description
This version of the setMaterial script function is used for setting the lot number and quantity
for a material reference belonging to a segment. The material lot must already exist for the
lot number at the equipment location as defined in the material reference. If the lot has
already been assigned, then this provides a method to change the lot and update the
quantity at the same time.
Syntax
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, lotNumber, quantity)

Parameters
segment.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
seg.setMaterial('In Steel Type', 'SL1285', 1000.0)
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, lotNumber, lotSequenceNumber, quantity)
Description
This version of the setMaterial script function is used for setting the lot number with a lot
sequence number and quantity for a material reference belonging to a segment. The
material lot and lot sequence number combination must already exist for the lot number at
the equipment location as defined in the material reference. If the lot has already been
assigned, then this provides a method to change the lot and update the quantity at the
same time.
Material lots are represented by MESMaterialLot objects which corresponds to the ISA-95
Material Lot objects. Because more that one MESMaterialLot object can existing for a
given lot number, each one is assigned a unique lot sequence number making it unique.
Normally this is not required provided that only one lot number (MESMaterialLot object)
exists at an equipment locations. If more than one MESMaterialLot object with the same lot
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number exists at an equipment location, then the lot sequence number can be used to
specify which one to use. If more than one do exist and the lot sequence number is not
specified, then the one used is determined by the Lot Handling Mode the equipment
location is configured for.
Syntax
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, lotNumber, lotSequenceNumber, quantity)

Parameters
segment.
Integer lotSequenceNumber - The lot sequence number of the desired existing
MESMaterialLot object. If it is less than zero, then the lot holding the maximum value is
returned and if the same lot number is used for multiple segments, each lot with the same
lot number will be assigned a different lot sequence number. It could be obtained by using
getLotSequence() script function. For more details see MES Lot Quantity Summary Item.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
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#Get the lot sequence number.

1')
seg.setMaterial('In Steel Type', 'SL1285', lotSeq, 1000.0)
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, lotNumber, lotSequenceNumber, quantity,

customProperties)
Description
This version of the setMaterial script function functions the same as the setMaterial
(materialPropertyName, lotNumber, lotSequenceNumber, quantity) script function above
with the added support to assign custom properties for the material resource reference at
the same time.
Syntax
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, lotNumber, lotSequenceNumber, quantity,

customProperties)
Parameters
segment.
Integer lotSequenceNumber - The lot sequence number of the desired existing
MESMaterialLot object. If it is less than zero, then the lot holding the maximum value is
returned and if the same lot number is used for multiple segments, each lot with the same
lot number will be assigned a different lot sequence number. It could be obtained by using
getLotSequence() script function. For more details see MES Lot Quantity Summary Item .
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
#Get the lot sequence number
1')
#Assign values to existing custom properties
cp = {'Thickness' : 5.5}
seg.setMaterial('In Steel Type', 'SL1285', lotSeq, 1000.0, cp)
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
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#Get the lot sequence number

1')
cp = {'Thickness' : ['Float8', 5.5, 'Thickness of steel', '1
/1000th', True, True]}
seg.setMaterial('In Steel Type', 'SL1285', lotSeq, 1000.0, cp)
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
Non-existent Lot
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity)
Description
script function is used and allows for updating the quantity at the same time. With this
version of the setMaterial script function, the lot number is automatically generated in the
CreateLotNumber event of the MESMaterialLot object.
valid line, line cell, line cell group or storage unit defined in the production model. See
Custom Properties for more information.
Syntax
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity)
Parameters
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segment.
object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
seg = oper.createSegment('Unload Steel')
seg.setMaterial('In Steel Type', 'Pre-inspected Hardened Steel'
, 'Inspection Staging', 1000.0)
#Begin segment
seg.execute()
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity, customProperties)
Description
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(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity) script function above with
the added support to assign custom properties for the material resource reference at the
same time.
Syntax
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity,

customProperties)
Parameters
segment.
object.
PyDictionary c ustomProperties - A PyDictionary containing either name value pairs or
complete custom property definitions. See the custom properties for more information.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
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#Create new segment

, 'Inspection Staging', 1000.0, cp)
#Begin segment
seg.execute()
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
#Begin segment
seg.execute()
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity, customProperties)
Description
(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity) script function above with
the added support to assign custom properties for the material resource reference at the
same time.
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Syntax
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, quantity,

customProperties)
Parameters
segment.
object.
complete custom property definitions. See the custom properties for more information.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
#Begin segment
seg.execute()
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Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
#Begin segment
seg.execute()
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, manualLotNumber,

quantity)
Description
Syntax
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setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath,

manualLotNumber, quantity)
Parameters
segment.
object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
, 'Inspection Staging', 'SL8923', 1000.0)
#Begin segment
seg.execute()
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, manualLotNumber,

quantity, customProperties)
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Description
(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath, manualLotNumber, quantity) script
function above with the added support to assign custom properties for the material
resource reference at the same time.
Syntax
setMaterial(materialPropertyName, materialName, equipmentPath,

manualLotNumber, quantity, customProperties)
Parameters
segment.
object.
complete custom property definitions . See the custom properties for more information.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
, 'Inspection Staging', 'SL8923', 1000.0, cp)
#Begin segment
seg.execute()
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
, 'Inspection Staging', 'SL8923', 1000.0, cp)
#Begin segment
seg.execute()
setMaterialByPassChecks(baseName, lotNumber)
Overview
Description
Sets the lot for the segment's material reference bypassing inventory checks.
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Click here to read the Knowledge base article for bypassing inventory checks.
Info
The Lot Availability Status must be set to "Available" which means this script function
is for an active segment object.
Method Options
Syntax
setMaterialByPassChecks(baseName, lotNumber)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Syntax
setMaterialBypassChecks(baseName, lotSequenceNumber, lotNumber)
Parameters
String lotSequenceNumber - The lot sequence number corresponding to the material lot
object. If it is less than zero, then the lot holding the maximum value is returned and if the
same lot number is used for multiple segments, each lot with the same lot number will be
assigned a different lot sequence number.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Syntax
setMaterialBypassChecks(baseName, lotNumber, quantity)

Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Syntax
setMaterialBypassChecks(baseName, lotNumber, lotSequenceNumber, quantity)
Parameters
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Syntax
setMaterialBypassChecks(baseName, lotNumber, lotSequenceNumber, quantity,

customProperties)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPersonnel
Description
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These script functions are used to set the personnel resources for a segment. There are
different versions detailed below. These script functions can be used before or after begin
script function is called on the segment. If they are used for an active segment, then they
will update the personnel resources information. This is common when changing to
different personnel during a production run.
Syntax
setPersonnel(personnelPropertyName, personName)
Parameters
String personnelPropertyName - The name of the personnel property item as defined for
the segment.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

path
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
#Assign peronnel resources....
seg.setPersonnel('Inspector', 'Smith, Sue')
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
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setSupplementalEquipment(supplementalEquipmentPropertyName, equipmentName,
customProperties)
Description
This version of the setSupplementalEquipment script function functions the same as the
setSupplementalEquipment(supplementalEquipmentPropertyName, equipmentName)
script function above with the added support to assign custom properties for the
supplemental equipment resource reference at the same time.
Syntax
setSupplementalEquipment(supplementalEquipmentPropertyName,
equipmentName, customProperties)
Parameters
String supplementalEquipmentPropertyName - The name of the supplemental equipment
property item as defined for the segment.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath = '[global]\ABC Inc\California\Pressing\Press 1'

path
oper = system.mes.createOperation('Press Door', eqPath)
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
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seg = oper.createSegment('Press Door')

#Assign supplemental equipment resources....
cp = {'Wear mm' : ['Int4', 10, 'Amount of wear', 'mm', True, Tr
ue]}
seg.setSupplementalEquipment('Press Die', 'LH Door Die 129',
cp)
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
Code Snippet
eqPath = '[global]\ABC Inc\California\Pressing\Press 1'

path
oper = system.mes.createOperation('Press Door', eqPath)
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
seg = oper.createSegment('Press Door')
#Assign supplemental equipment resources....
#Set existing custom properties
cp = {'Wear mm' : 11}
seg.setSupplementalEquipment('Press Die', 'LH Door Die 129',
cp)
#Begin segment
seg.begin()
update
Description
Update an active segment. If material, personnel, supplemental equipment resources or

custom properties change during a production task, then the update script function is used
to commit the changes. For resources, these changes are time stamped and save for the
segment. This allows for an accurate history of multiple lots, personnel and supplemental
equipment that were used during a production task.
Syntax
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update()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#Make changes to material resources....
#Make changes personnel resources....
#Make changes supplemental resources....
#Commit the changes
seg.update()
All of these script functions require an instance of a MESResponseSegment object. The

following code snippets provide examples of how to get an instance of a
MESResponseSegment.
Scripting to create an MESResponseSegment
Code Snippet
#Create a new segment to be run at the specified equipment

Station 1'
seg = system.mes.createSegment('Receive Housings')
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Code Snippet

Station 1'
#Create a new operation at the specified equipment path
#Or, If operations are already defined with this equipment, get
the desired operation with the following script.
oper = system.mes.getAvailableOperations(eqPath, 'Receive Steel',
True, True)
#Begin the operation.
oper.begin()
#Create new segment
Code Snippet

Station 1'
Events
Besides the common Event Overview, the following events exist for Response Segment
objects.
BeforeAutoBegin The event is fired before the automatic begin of a Response Segment.
script line:
BeforeAutoEnd The event is fired before the automatic end of a Response Segment.
script line:
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BeforeBegin The event is fired just before a Response Segment object starts.
BeforeEnd The event is fired just before a Response Segment object ends.
BeginTrace This event is run every time a Response Segment object starts. This
event provides a method to perform tasks when a Response Segment
begins. Information about the MES object is passed to the event in a MES
Script Event object.
EndTrace This event is run every time a Response Segment object ends. This event
provides a method to perform tasks when a Response Segment ends.
Information about the MES object is passed to the event in a MES Script
Event object.
New The event is fired when a new instance of an Response Segment object
is created.
script line:
SetRecipe The event is fired when a recipe is set on the Response Segment.
script line:
UpdateProgress This event is run at an interval defined by the Update Event Interval in the
Operations Definition. The Enable Update Event setting must also be set
to true. This event provides a method to update production counts or
other information associated with an active Response Segment.
Information about the MES object is passed to the event in a MES Script
Event object.
Extended Properties
1928
MES Platform 2.0
Setting Description
Name
Begin . The date and time the operation started. This setting is set when the operation
Date . is started, and it will be automatically set to the date and time of the Ignition
Time server.
End Date The date and time the operation ended. This setting is set when the operation is
Time ended, and it will be automatically set to the date and time of the Ignition server.
Operation This setting is automatically set and should not be changed. It will either be set
. Segment to Operations Segment or Request Segment depending on how the operation
. was started. If the operation was scheduled prior to being run, then it will equal
Reference Request Segment, otherwise it will equal Operations Segment.
. Type
Operation This setting is automatically set and should not be changed. It refers to the
. Segment UUID of the Operations Segment or Request Segment, depending on how the
. operation was started. If the operation was scheduled prior to being run, then it
Reference will equal the UUID of the Request Segment it is based on, otherwise it will
. UUID equal the UUID of the Operations Segment it is based on.
Operations This setting is automatically set and should not be changed. It refers to the
. UUID of the Operations Response this Response Segment is based on.
Response
.
Reference
. UUID
Running This is set by the system and should be changed. The possible values and their
State meaning is as follows:Options
Idle - Segment is not in use.
Running - Segment is currently being used.
Complete - Segment has completed and is used in the transition from
RUNNING to IDLE.
Action Needed - Some rectifiable error has occured, immediate action should
be taken.
Faulted - An unrecoverable error has occurred in the segment.
1929
MES Platform 2.0
The MESResponseSegment also has Lot, Personnel and Equipment Resource Properties
based on the AbstractMESComplexProperty Object.
Lot Resource Property
A lot resource property is added for every material resource property that is defined in the
Operations Segment or Request Segment that this Response Segment is based on. It
represents a lot supplying or lot output from this Response Segment.
During the life of a Response Segment, multiple lot resource properties maybe created for a
single material resource property of the Operations Segment. This happens if a lot is changed
as maybe the case when a raw material tanks is emptied and changed to another tank.
The setting name is what appears in the MES Object Editor component and the script name is
what is used to set or get the value using script. See AbstractMESComplexProperty for details
about accessing values using script.

Name
Lot . This is the name to refer to this lot resource by. Many
Resource response segments have multiple lot resources and
. Name this is a unique name displayed to the operator, shown
in analysis and reports, and also internally used to
reference this lot resource.
Lot . LotRefUUID The UUID of the Material Lot object that this lot
Reference resource is linked to.
. UUID
Lot . LotRefSequence The Material Lot object has a lot sequence property
Reference that is incremented every time a new Material Lot is
. created for a given lot number. This makes it unique
Sequence as an unchanging lot number flows through a
manufacturing facility.
Lot . LotNoSource This determines the source of the lot number.

Number .
Options
Source
Manual - prompt the operator for the lot number. This
is typically used when receiving raw materials or
entering a lot number generated by an outside system.
1930
MES Platform 2.0

Name
Auto - automatically generated lot number. The

internal lot number generator will generate a lot
number and assign it automatically for the operator.
This option can also be used if a different lot number
format is used or lot numbers are provided by another
system that is integrated with this system.
In Link - In cases where the lot number of output of a
segment will be the same as the lot number of one of
the inputs of the same segment, this setting will tie the
two together. Segments can be configured with
multiple material inputs and outputs and different lot
number links can be configured.
Lot . LotNoSourceLink If the Lot Number Source setting is set to In Link, then
Number . this is the name of the material resource to get the lot
Source . number from.
Link
Lot . LotManualLotNo The lot number, usually specified by the operator, to

Manual . use when the new Material Lot object that is
Lot . associated with this lot resource is created.
Number
Lot . Auto LotAutoGenerate If true, a new lot will be generated for the material
. Generate output of a segment. This is typically only done when
. Lot receiving material that a lot doesn't already exists.
Lot . LotMaterialRefUUID The UUID of the Material Definition to assign to a new

Material _ Material Lot when the auto generate lot setting is true.
Reference
. UUID
Lot . LotBeginDateTime The date and time that this lot resource started.
Begin .
Date .
Time
1931
MES Platform 2.0

Name
Lot . End . LotEndDateTime The date and time that this lot resource ended.
Date .
Time
Lot Use LotUse This follows the Use setting of the Process Segment.
Options
In - is used for material feeding into a segment that
will be part of the finished goods.
Out - is used for material feeding out of a segment
that is or will be part of the finished goods.
Consumable - is used for material feeding into a
By-product - is used for material feeding out of a
Lot _ LotEquipmentRefType When a Material Lot is not referenced for this lot
Equipment resource and a new Material Lot created this setting
_ will define the type of location of the new lot.
Reference
_ Type
Lot _ LotEquipmentRefUUID When a Material Lot is not referenced for this lot
Equipment resource and a new Material Lot created this setting is
_ the UUID of the specific location of the new lot.
Reference
- UUID
Lot _ LotSegmentRefUUID This is set to the UUID of the Operations Segment that
Segment this Response Segment is based on.
_
Reference
_ UUID
LotAllocatedQuantity
1932
MES Platform 2.0

Name
Lot . Currently this is here for reference and is included to

Allocated . align with the ISA-95 standard and will become
Quantity significant in the next phase of the Track and Trace
Module.
Lot LotQuantity The actual quantity for this lot resource. This can be
Quantity the current quantity at anytime during the life of a
Response Segment, but will equal the final production
Lot . LotQuantitySource This setting determines the source of the quantity for
Quantity . this material resource.
Source
Options
Auto - Obtain the quantity from the automatic
production counters defined for the associated
equipment. The associated equipment may change if
the Lot Equipment Reference setting is set to a
Material Class and the specific equipment is not
known until the segment is started for production.
Link - This option allows the quantity to come from an
input or output material resource of this segment. This
eliminates the need to type in the quantity multiple
times if they will always be the same as another
material resource.
Manual - The operator will be prompted for the
quantity. The quantity must be entered before the
segment is ended.
Split - For segments that are splitting a lot into two or
more streams, as is the case of separating good from
bad product, this option can be used. It is used by
having two or more material resources, that are
segment outputs, linked to the same material
resource. When the segment is ended, the system will
ensure that the sum of the quantities of the linking
material resources equal that of the linked material
resources.
1933
MES Platform 2.0

Name
Sublots - The quantity will be automatically set based

on the number of Material Sublot items belonging to
the Material Lot. If sublots are used, then serial
numbers, or other unique identification number, can be
assigned to each sublot item.
For example, a Material Lot of batteries maybe have
25 individual batteries each with a serial number and
each with their own test results. The quantity of the
Material Lot will match the number of Material Sublot
items of the Material Lot. Or, the number of batteries in
the lot.
Combine - For segments that are combining two or
more lots into one streams, as is the case of joining
goods after tests are done to only a portion of a lot,
this option can be used. It is used by having two or
more material resources, that are segment inputs,
linked to the same material resource output. When the
segment is ended, the system will sum of the
quantities of the linked material resources to that of
the linking material resources.
Lot LotQuantitySourceLink This is used when the Quantity Source setting is set to
Quantity Link, Split or Combine. It is the name of the material
Source resource to link to this segment.
Link
Lot LotQuantityUnits The units for the Lot Quantity value.

Quantity
Units
Lot LotPropertyStatus The status of the lot resource. The system changes
Property this value through the life cycle of a lot resource
Status property.
Options
Beginning - It is a new lot resource property.
Active - The lot resource is currently active.
1934
MES Platform 2.0

Name
Ending - The lot resource is ending and information

will be finalized for it.
Complete - The lot resource is complete and is no
longer begin used by the Response Segment.
Update_Sublots - The list of associated Material
Sublot objects has changed and are being updated.
Lot Final LotFinalLotStatus When a segment is started, the status of the Material
Lot Status Lots will be set to Active. When the segment is ended
or a new lot is used for the material resource, the
status will be set to Complete. Optionally, the value of
this setting can be used instead of the default
Complete. Please note, the Active status while the lot
is active cannot be changed.
This is useful for setting a lot to Hold, In Process or
anything that can be used to filter lots or sublots.
Lot LotEnableSublots If this setting is selected, then sublot support will be

Enable enabled for the material resource. If sublots are used,
Sublots then serial numbers, or other unique identification
For example, a Material Lot of batteries maybe have
25 individual batteries each with a serial number and
each with their own test results.

A personnel resource property is added for every personnel resource property that is defined in
the Operations Segment or Request Segment that this Response Segment is based on. It
represents an actual person involved in the Response Segment. The setting name is what
appears in the MES Object Editor component and the script name is what is used to set or get
the value using script. See AbstractMESComplexProperty for details about accessing values
using script.
1935
MES Platform 2.0

Name
Personnel This is the name to refer to this personnel resource by.

Name Some process segments have multiple personnel
resources and this is a unique name displayed to the
operator, shown in analysis and reports, and also internally
used to reference this personnel resource.
Personnel PersonnelRef This can be set to a Personnel Class or a Person. By

. setting this to Personnel Class will cause the operator to
Reference be prompted for the specific Person for this personnel
resource. If set to a Person, then the selection will be
MES Depending on the setting of the type, Personnel Class or

Object Person options will show. When Process Segments or
Name Operations Segments are inherited from a Process
Segment, then the options that show for the Personnel
Reference setting will be limited by the parent settings.
For example: If Unload Operator Personnel class is
selected for a Process Segment and a new child Process
Segment is created from it, then the only options will be
limited to the Unload Operator Class and any child of it.
PersonnelRefUUID UUID of the selected Personnel Class or Person.
Units PersonnelUnits This specifies the units for the quantity setting.
Use PersonnelUse Currently this is here for reference and is included to align
Quantity PersonnelQuanity Currently this is here for reference and is included to align
1936
MES Platform 2.0
An equipment resource property is added for every equipment resource property that is defined
in the Operations Segment or Request Segment that this Response Segment is based on. It
represents an actual equipment involved in the Response Segment. The setting name is what
appears in the MES Object Editor component and the script name is what is used to set or get
the value using script. See AbstractMESComplexProperty for details about accessing values
using script.

Name
Equipment This is the name to refer to this equipment resource by.

Resource Some process segments may have multiple equipment
Name resources and this is a unique name displayed to the
operator, shown in analysis and reports, and also
internally used to reference this equipment resource.
Equipment EquipmentRef This can be set to a Equipment Class or a Equipment,

. Line, Line Cell, Line Cell Group or Storage Unit. By
Reference setting this to Equipment Class will cause the operator to
be prompted for the specific equipment for this equipment
resource. If set to a specific equipment item, then the
selection will be automatically selected.
MES Depending on the setting of the type, Material Class or

Object specific equipment item options will show. When Process
Name Segments or Operations Segments are inherited from a
Process Segment, then the options that show for the
Equipment Reference setting will be limited by the parent
settings.
For example: If Unload Stations class is selected for a
Process Segment and a new child Process Segment is
created from it, then the only options will be limited to the
Unload Stations Class and any child of it.
EquipmentRefUUID UUID of the Equipment Class or Equipment item.
Units EquipmentUnits This specifies the units for the quantity setting.
Use EquipmentUse
1937
MES Platform 2.0

Name
Currently this is here for reference and is included to align

Quantity EquipmentQuanity Currently this is here for reference and is included to align
the next phase of the Track and Trace Module
9.6.3 OEE Objects
Abstract Value Item Info
Object Description
The AbstractValueItemInfo object holds the information of an analysis value item that can be a
value source or calculator.
Scripting Functions
The following function can be used to get Abstract Value Item Info object.
system.mes.analysis.getDataPointOptions(groupFilter, itemFilter)
Description
Return data point options that can be used when executing analysis.
Syntax
Parameters
String groupFilter - A filter to limit the data point options returned to one or more groups.
Multiple groups can be specified by separating them with commas. The wildcard * is
accepted.
1938
MES Platform 2.0
String itemFilter - A filter to limit the data point options returned to one or more items.
Multiple data point items can be specified by separating them with commas. The wildcard *
is accepted.
Returns
List<AbstractValueItemInfo> - Returns a map (a key-value pair) containing the filter group
path as the key and a list of AbstractValueItemInfo objects as the value. See
AbstractValueItemInfo object documentation for details.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Get a list of data point options for the Equipment group:

list = system.mes.analysis.getDataPointOptions('Equipment', '*'
)
for item in list:
for x in list[item]:
print item, '::', x.getName()
Output
Equipment :: Product Code

Equipment :: Work Order
Equipment :: Is Key Cell
Equipment :: Equipment Type
Equipment :: Equipment Name
Equipment :: Operation UUID
Equipment :: Equipment Path
Equipment :: Equipment Cell Order
Equipment :: Rate Period
system.mes.analysis.getFilterOptions(groupFilter, itemFilter)
Description
1939
MES Platform 2.0
Return filter options that can be used when executing analysis.
Syntax
Parameters
String groupFilter - A filter to limit the filter options returned to one or more groups. Multiple
groups can be specified by separating them with commas. The wildcard * is accepted.
String itemFilter - A filter to limit the group by options returned to one or more items.
Multiple filter items can be specified by separating them with commas. The wildcard * is
accepted.
Returns
List <AbstractValueItemInfo> - Returns a map (a key-value pair) containing the filter group
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Get a list of filter options from the OEE group:

list = system.mes.analysis.getFilterOptions('OEE', '*')
for item in list:
Output
OEE :: OEE Infeed Count Equipment Path

OEE :: Target Changeover Time
OEE :: OEE
OEE :: Standard Rate
OEE :: Elapsed Time
1940
MES Platform 2.0
OEE :: OEE Outfeed Count Equipment Path

OEE :: Schedule Rate
system.mes.analysis.getGroupByOptions(groupFilter, itemFilter)
Description
Return group-by options that can be used when executing analysis.
Syntax
Parameters
String groupFilter - A filter to limit the group-by options returned to one or more groups.
Multiple groups can be specified by separating them with commas.
String itemFilter - A filter to limit the group-by options returned to one or more items.
Multiple group-by items can be specified by separating them with commas.
Returns
Scope
All
system.mes.analysis.getOrderByOptions(groupFilter, itemFilter)
Description
Return order by options that can be used when executing analysis.
Syntax
1941
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
String groupFilter - A filter to limit the order by options returned to one or more groups.
String itemFilter - A filter to limit the order by options returned to one or more items.
Multiple order by items can be specified by separating them with commas.
Returns
List<AbstractValueItemInfo> - Returns a map containing the filter group path in the key and
a list of AbstractValueItemInfo objects in the value. See AbstractValueItemInfo object
documentation for details.
Scope
All
Methods
The following methods exist for the Abstract Value Item Info object.
getDescription()
Description
Returns the description for the Abstract Value Item object.
Syntax
getDescription()
Parameters
None
Returns
String - The description for this AbstractValueItem object.
Scope
All
1942
MES Platform 2.0
isBoolean()
Description
Returns True, if it is a boolean value.
Syntax
isBoolean()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True, if it is a boolean.
Scope
All
isDateTime()
Description
Returns True if this Abstract Value Item object holds a date and time value.
Syntax
isDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True if the object holds a date and time.
Scope
All
1943
MES Platform 2.0
isDouble()
Description
Returns True if the object holds a double value.
Syntax
isDouble()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True, if the object is a double.
Scope
All
isInteger()
Description
Returns True if this object is an integer.
Syntax
isInteger()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True, if the object is an integer.
Scope
All
1944
MES Platform 2.0
isNumeric()
Description
Returns True if this object holds a numeric value.
Syntax
isNumeric()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True, if it is a numeric value.
Scope
All
isString()
Description
Returns True if this object holds a string.
Syntax
isString()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True, if the object is a string.
Scope
All
1945
MES Platform 2.0
Analysis Parameter Property
Base Object
The Analysis Parameter Property is derived from the AbstractMESComplexProperty and
inherits all the exposed properties, methods and events for that object.
Methods
Beside the common AbstractMESComplexProperty methods, the following methods exist for
the Analysis Parameter Property object .
getParameterDataType()
Description
Returns the data type of the parameter.
Syntax
getParameterDataType()
Parameters
None
Returns
String type - The data type of the parameter.
Scope
All
setParameterDataType(type)
Description
Sets the data type of the parameter.
1946
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setParameterDataType(type)
Parameters
String type - The data type to set for the parameter.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Events
Besides the common MES object events, no other events exist for the Analysis Parameter
Property object.
Properties
Example

Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for Analysis Parameter
Property object.
AnalysisParameterDataTypeProperty Read The data type property for Analysis

/Write Parameter Property object.
1947
MES Platform 2.0
Analysis Security Property
Base Object
The Analysis Security Property object is derived from the AbstractMESComplexProperty and
inherits all the exposed properties, methods and events for that object.
Methods
Beside the common MESAbstractObject methods, the following methods exist for the Analysis
Security Property object.
getCanExecute()
Description
Gets the boolean assigned for the can execute property.
Syntax
getCanExecute()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True if execution of analysis security property is allowed and False otherwise.
Scope
All
getCanModify()
Description
Gets the boolean assigned for the can modify property.
1948
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getCanModify()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True if modification of analysis security property is allowed and False otherwise.
Scope
All
setCanExecute(canExecute)
Description
Sets the can execute property for saved analysis. If this property is set to True, then the
saved analysis can be executed.
Syntax
setCanExecute(canExecute)
Parameters
Boolean canExecute - Set to True to allow execution and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCanModify(canModify)
Description
1949
MES Platform 2.0
Sets the can modify property for saved analysis. If this property is set to True, then the
saved analysis can be modified.
Syntax
setCanModify(canModify)
Parameters
Boolean canModify - Set to True to allow modification and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Events
Besides the common MES object events, no other events exist for the Analysis Security
Property.
Properties
Example

Besides the common core properties, the following properties exist for Analysis Security
Property object.
AnalysisSecurityCanExecuteProperty Read If this property is set to True, then the saved

/Write analysis can be executed.
1950
MES Platform 2.0
AnalysisSecurityCanModifyProperty Read If this property is set to True, then the saved

/Write analysis can be modified.
MES Equipment Mode

Equipment Modes support tracking of line idle time, changeover, production, preventative
maintenance, training, testing and even custom modes. Default equipment modes are
automatically defined as shown below, but if they do not meet your requirements, they can be
overridden.
Mode Code Include in OEE Include in Counts
Unknown 0 false false
Production 1 true true
Idle 2 false false
Changeover 3 false false
Maintenance 4 false false
Other 5 false false
Disabled 6 false false
This provides two important capabilities. The first is the ability to analyze the duration of time
spent in each mode or mode category to clearly show the equipment utilization. The second is
complete control of which mode to include in OEE and production counts.
Methods
getIncludeInOEE()
Description
1951
MES Platform 2.0
Checks whether the include OEE property is enabled and returns the corresponding
boolean.
Syntax
getIncludeInOEE()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True if include OEE property is enabled and False otherwise.
getIncludeProductionCounts()
Description
Checks whether the include production counts property is enabled and returns the
corresponding boolean.
Syntax
getIncludeProductionCounts()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True if include production counts property is enabled and False otherwise.
getMESObjectType()
Description
Gets the MES object type associated with this equipment mode.
1952
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getMESObjectType()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectTypes type - The MES object type associated with this equipment mode.
getModeCode()
Description
Returns the code (an Integer) that represents this equipment mode.
Syntax
getModeCode()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer code - The integer that represents this equipment mode.
getModeType()
Description
Gets the type of equipment mode.
Syntax
getModeType()
Parameters
1953
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
EquipmentModeTypes modeType - The type of the equipment mode.
getModeTypeName()
Description
Gets the equipment mode type.
Syntax
getModeTypeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String modeType - The name of the equipment mode type.
Events
Besides the common MES object events, the following events exist for Equipment Mode object.
Setting Description
Name
New The event is fired when a new instance of a Equipment Mode object is created.
1954
MES Platform 2.0
MES Equipment Mode Class
Object Description
This object holds information about the Equipment Mode Classes. New equipment mode
classes can be created using the OEE Equipment Manager component.
Base Object
The MES Equipment Mode Class object is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all
the exposed properties, methods and events for that object.
MES Equipment State

In OEE 2.0, Downtime Events are now replaced with Equipment States that have a
configurable State Type . The State Type provides the ability to logically group equipment
states together.
Default State Types

IDLE
STARVED
RUNNING
BACKUP
DISABLED
DOWN PLANNED
DOWN UNPLANNED
This provides the following benefits…
Raw equipment status coming from the PLC maintains its finite state machine which is
captured and stored and allows for cycle time analysis etc.
PLC status for LOADING, HEATING, PURGING etc. can be grouped and considered as
RUNNING for OEE.
Methods
getStateCode()
Description
1955
MES Platform 2.0
Returns the code (an integer) that represents this equipment state.
Syntax
getStateCode()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer - The integer code that is associated with this equipment state.
getStateOverrideScope()
Description
Returns the override scope of this equipment state.
Syntax
getStateOverrideScope()
Parameters
None
Returns
String scope - The override scope associated with this equipment state.
getStateOverrideSetting()
Description
Returns the override setting of this equipment state.
Syntax
1956
MES Platform 2.0
getStateOverrideSetting()
Parameters
None
Returns
String setting - The override setting associated with this equipment state.
getStateShortStopThreshold()
Description
Returns the duration (in seconds) that a state will be considered as a short stop (if less
than). If state duration is longer, then it will be considered a downtime event, or planned
downtime event or other.
Syntax
getStateShortStopThreshold()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer threshold - T he duration (in seconds) that a state will be considered as a short
stop.
getStateType()
Description
Returns the type of the equipment state.
Syntax
getStateType()
Parameters
1957
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
EquipmentStateTypes type - The type of this equipment state.
getStateTypeName()
Description
Returns the name of the equipment state type.
Syntax
getStateTypeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
EquipmentStateTypes type - The name of the equipment state mode.
Events
Besides the common MES object events, the following events exist for Equipment State
objects.
Setting Description
Name
New The event is fired when a new instance of a Equipment State object is created.
1958
MES Platform 2.0
MES Equipment State Class
Object Description
This object holds information about the Equipment State Classes. New equipment state classes
can be created using OEE Equipment Manager component.
Base Object
The MES Equipment State Class object is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all
the exposed properties, methods and events for that object.
MES Material Root
Object Description
The Material Root is the base class for all OEE 2.0 Material Classes and Definitions. All
materials utilized in OEE 2.0 operations (e.g. production runs, etc.) are children of the Material
Root. There is only one Material Root object per Ignition Gateway instance. The Material Root
object is created automatically by the OEE 2.0 module.
Base Object
The MES Material Root object is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the
Methods
getIdealStandardCount()
Description
Gets the ideal standard count of this OEE counter.
Syntax
getIdealStandardCount()
Parameters
1959
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
int idealStandardCount - The ideal standard count of this OEE counter.
Scope
All
getInfeedCount()
Description
Gets the infeed count.
Syntax
getInfeedCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
int infeedCount - The infeed count.
Scope
All
getName()
Description
Gets name of the OEE counter.
Syntax
getName()
1960
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of this OEE counter.
Scope
All
getPackageCount()
Description
Gets the package count.
Syntax
getPackageCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double packageCount - The package count.
Scope
All
getPath()
Description
Gets path of the OEE counter.
1961
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String path - The path of this OEE counter.
Scope
All
getProductionCount()
Description
Gets the production count.
Syntax
getProductionCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
int productionCount - The production count.
Scope
All
getStandardCount()
Description
Gets the standard count of this OEE counter.
1962
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getStandardCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
int standardCount - The standard count of this OEE counter.
Scope
All
getStandardRate()
Description
Gets the standard rate.
Syntax
getStandardRate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double standardRate - The standard rate.
Scope
All
getStandardRatePeriod()
1963
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Gets standard rate period of the OEE counter.
Syntax
getStandardRatePeriod()
Parameters
None
Returns
String standardRatePeriod - The standard rate period of this OEE counter.
Scope
All
getStandardVariance()
Description
Gets the standard variance of this OEE counter.
Syntax
getStandardVariance()
Parameters
None
Returns
int standardVariance - The standard variance of this OEE counter.
Scope
All
1964
MES Platform 2.0
getTargetCount()
Description
Gets the target count.
Syntax
getTargetCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
int targetCount - The target count.
Scope
All
getTargetVariance()
Description
Gets the target variance of this OEE counter.
Syntax
getTargetVariance()
Parameters
None
Returns
int targetVariance - The target variance of this OEE counter.
Scope
1965
MES Platform 2.0
All
getWasteCount()
Description
Gets the waste count of this OEE counter.
Syntax
getWasteCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
int wasteCount - The waste count of this OEE counter.
Scope
All
setIdealStandardCount(idealStandardCount)
Description
Sets the ideal standard count for this OEE counter.
Syntax
setIdealStandardCount(idealStandardCount)
Parameters
int idealStandardCount - The ideal standard count to set for.
Returns
1966
MES Platform 2.0
Nothing
Scope
All
setStandardCount(standardCount)
Description
Sets the standard count for this OEE counter.
Syntax
setStandardCount(standardCount)
Parameters
int standardCount - The standard count to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setStandardVariance(standardVariance)
Description
Sets the standard variance for this OEE counter.
Syntax
setStandardVariance(standardVariance)
Parameters
1967
MES Platform 2.0
int standardVariance - The standard variance to set for.

Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setTargetCount(targetCount)
Description
Sets the target count for this OEE counter.
Syntax
setTargetCount(targetCount)
Parameters
int targetCount - The count to set as a target for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setTargetVariance(targetVariance)
Description
Sets the target variance for this OEE counter.
Syntax
setTargetVariance(targetVariance)
1968
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
int targetVariance - The target variance to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setWasteCount(wasteCount)
Description
Sets the waste count for this OEE counter.
Syntax
setWasteCount(wasteCount)
Parameters
int wasteCount - The waste count to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
9.6.4 Schedule Objects
Properties:
Description
1969
MES Platform 2.0
Returns the category of an operations schedule object.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
Description
Gets the duration of the schedule in seconds.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer scheduleDuration - The duration of schedule in seconds.
Scope
All
1970
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Returns the production count for this schedule.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer productionCount -The production count for this schedule.
Scope
All
Description
Returns date and time at which schedule was published. This setting is set when the
operation is started, and it will be automatically set to the date and time of the Ignition
server.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Date - The date and time the schedule was published.
Scope
1971
MES Platform 2.0
All
getScheduleType()
Description
Gets the schedule type.
Syntax
getScheduleType()
Parameters
None
Returns
String type - The type of this schedule.
Scope
All
Description
Sets the category of an operations schedule object. Options for the toCategory parameter
is either 'Hold' or 'Record Scheduled'.
Syntax
Parameters
1972
MES Platform 2.0
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Sets the duration of the schedule in seconds.
Syntax
Parameters
Integer scheduleDuration - The duration in seconds to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Sets the production count for this schedule.
Syntax
1973
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
Integer productionCount -The production count to set for this schedule.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Sets date and time at which schedule was published. This setting is set when the operation
is started, and it will be automatically set to the date and time of the Ignition server.
Syntax
Parameters
Date schedulePublishDate - The date to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Sets the schedule type. This can be set to Held or Active.
Syntax
1974
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
String scheduleType - The type to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
MES Schedule Entry

The Schedule Entry is an object associated with MES Schedule View component and is passed
in the userMenuItemClicked event.
Properties:
determinePriorityState(state1, state2)
Description
Compares the priorities of the states and returns the state with highest priority.
Syntax
determinePriorityState(state1, state2)
Parameters
int state1 - The first state to compare.
Integer state2 - The second state to compare.
Returns
The state with highest priority.
Scope
All
1975
MES Platform 2.0
getActualEndDate()
Description
Returns the actual end date for this schedule.
Syntax
getActualEndDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date actualEndDate - The actual end date for the schedule.
Scope
All
getActualStartDate()
Description
Returns the actual start date for this schedule.
Syntax
getActualStartDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date actualStartDate - The actual start date of the schedule.
1976
MES Platform 2.0
Scope
All
getCategory()
Description
Gets the category of this schedule entry.
Syntax
getCategory()
Parameters
None
Returns
String category - The category of this schedule entry.
Scope
All
getDefaultToolTipText()
Description
Returns the tool tip text with details of schedule start, end and progress.
Syntax
getDefaultToolTipText()
Parameters
None
1977
MES Platform 2.0
Returns
The tool tip text for this schedule entry.
Scope
All
getLabel()
Description
Gets the label for this schedule.
Syntax
getLabel()
Parameters
None
Returns
String label - The label corresponding to this schedule entry.
Scope
All
getMESOperationsRequestLink()
Description
Returns the link to this operations request object.
Syntax
getMESOperationsRequestLink()
1978
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectLink mesOperationsRequestLink - The link to the operations request object.
Scope
All
getMESOperationsResponseLink()
Description
Returns the MES link to the operations response object.
Syntax
getMESOperationsResponseLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectLink mesOperationsResponseLink - The link corresponding to operations
response object.
Scope
All
getMESOperationsScheduleLink()
Description
Returns the MES object link to the operations schedule object.
Syntax
1979
MES Platform 2.0
getMESOperationsScheduleLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectLink - The link to the operations schedule object.
Scope
All
getOriginalState()
Description
Returns the original state of this schedule entry.
Syntax
getOriginalState()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer originalState - The state at which the schedule started.
Scope
All
getProgressPercent()
Description
Gets the progress of work done in percentage for this schedule.
1980
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getProgressPercent()
Parameters
None
Returns
double progressPercent - The percentage of work done for this schedule entry.
Scope
All
getScheduledEndDate()
Description
Returns the end date for this schedule.
Syntax
getScheduledEndDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date scheduledEndDate - The end date for this schedule.
Scope
All
getScheduledStartDate()
Description
1981
MES Platform 2.0
Returns the start date of the schedule.
Syntax
getScheduledStartDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date scheduledStartDate - The date at which this schedule starts.
Scope
All
getState()
Description
Gets the state of this schedule entry.
Syntax
getState()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer state - The state of this schedule entry.
Scope
All
hasMESOperationsResponseLink()
1982
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Checks the existence of an MES link to the operations response object.
Syntax
hasMESOperationsResponseLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean mesOperationsResponseLink - True, if there is any link corresponding to
operations response object and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasMESOperationsScheduleLink()
Description
Checks for any MES object link to the operations schedule object.
Syntax
hasMESOperationsScheduleLink()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, If there exist an MES object link for the operations schedule and False
otherwise.
Scope
1983
MES Platform 2.0
All
hasState()
Description
Checks if there is any state defined for this schedule entry.
Syntax
hasState()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean state - True if there is any state associated with this schedule entry and False
otherwise.
Scope
All
resetState()
Description
Resets the schedule entry to its original state.
Syntax
resetState()
Parameters
None
1984
MES Platform 2.0
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setActualEndDate(actualEndDate)
Description
Sets the actual end date for this schedule.
Syntax
setActualEndDate(actualEndDate)
Parameters
Date actualEndDate - The actual end date to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setActualStartDate(actualStartDate)
Description
Sets the actual start date for this schedule.
Syntax
setActualStartDate(actualStartDate)
1985
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
Date actualStartDate - The actual start date for the schedule.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCategory(category)
Description
Sets the category of this schedule entry.
Syntax
setCategory(category)
Parameters
String category - The category to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setLabel(label)
Description
Sets the label for this schedule.
Syntax
1986
MES Platform 2.0
setLabel(label)
Parameters
String label - The label to set for this schedule entry.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMESOperationsRequestLink(MESObjectLink mesOperationsRequestLink)
Description
Sets the link to this operations request object.
Syntax
setMESOperationsRequestLink(mesOperationsRequestLink)
Parameters
MESObjectLink mesOperationsRequestLink - The link to the operations request object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMESOperationsResponseLink(mesOperationsResponseLink)
Description
Sets the MES link to the operations response object.
1987
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setMESOperationsResponseLink(mesOperationsResponseLink)
Parameters
MESObjectLink mesOperationsResponseLink - The link corresponding to operations
response object to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMESOperationsScheduleLink(mesOperationsScheduleLink)
Description
Sets the MES object link to the operations schedule object.
Syntax
setMESOperationsScheduleLink(mesOperationsScheduleLink)
Parameters
MESObjectLink mesOperationsScheduleLink - The operations schedule link to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setProgressPercent(progressPercent)
Description
1988
MES Platform 2.0
Sets the percentage of work to be done for this schedule.
Syntax
setProgressPercent(progressPercent)
Parameters
double progressPercent - The percentage of work to set for.
Returns
None
Scope
All
setScheduledEndDate(endDate)
Description
Sets the end date for this schedule.
Syntax
setScheduledEndDate(endDate)
Parameters
Date scheduledEndDate - The end date to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setScheduledStartDate(startDate)
1989
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Sets the start date for this schedule.
Syntax
setScheduledStartDate(startDate)
Parameters
Date startDate - The date to start the schedule for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setState(state)
Description
Sets the state for this schedule entry.
Syntax
setState(state)
Parameters
boolean state - The state to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
1990
MES Platform 2.0
9.6.5 SPC Objects
SPC Object Types

The SPC Module has script functions and events that use various objects. The following
sections provide documentation of the methods and properties associated with these various
objects.
Anderson Darling Test

The event is created to calculate an Anderson-Darling test. This test will determine if a data set
comes from a specified distribution, in our case, the normal distribution. The test makes use of
the cumulative distribution function.
Brief discussion on the variables used for AD test

The Anderson-Darling statistic AD is given by the following formula:
where n = sample size, F(X) = cumulative distribution function for the specified distribution and i
= the ith sample when the data is sorted in ascending order.
The summation portion of the equation is given below, the summation term S in the Anderson-
Darling equation:
anderson-darling summation term
The value of AD needs to be adjusted for small sample sizes. The adjusted AD value is given
by:
adjusted anderson-darling equation
The p -value is defined as the probability of obtaining a result equal to or "more extreme" than
what was actually observed, when the null hypothesis is true. For typical analysis, using the
standard = 0.05 cutoff, the null hypothesis is rejected when p < .05 and not rejected when p > .
05. The p -value does not in itself support reasoning about the probabilities of hypotheses but is
only a tool for deciding whether to reject the null hypothesis: -wikipedia
1991
MES Platform 2.0
Properties:
getAd()
Description
Returns the AD.
Syntax
getAd()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ad - The AD.
Scope
All
getAdStar()
Description
Returns the AD*.
Syntax
getAdStar()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double adStar - The AD*.
1992
MES Platform 2.0
Scope
All
getData()
Description
Returns the SPC data.
Syntax
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
AnalysisDataset data - The SPC data.
Scope
All
getMean()
Description
Returns the mean.
Syntax
getMean()
Parameters
None
1993
MES Platform 2.0
Returns
Double mean - The mean.
Scope
All
getMeasurementCount()
Description
Returns the measurement count.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
int measurementCount - The measurement count.
Scope
All
getPValue()
Description
Get the p-value for the test statistics. If the p-value is less than a chosen alpha (usually 0.05
or 0.10), then reject the null hypothesis that the data come from that distribution.
Syntax
getPValue()
1994
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
Double pValue - The p-value of the Anderson Darling Test.
Scope
All
getS()
Description
Returns the S value in the Anderson Darling Test.
Syntax
getS()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double s - The s of the Anderson Darling Test.
Scope
All
getStandardDeviation()
Description
Returns the actual standard deviation.
1995
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Double standardDeviation - The standard deviation.
Scope
All
setAd(ad)
Description
Sets the AD.
Syntax
setAd(ad)
Parameters
Double ad - The AD.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setAdStar(adStar)
Description
Sets the AD*.
1996
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setAdStar(adStar)
Parameters
Double data - The AD*.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMean(mean)
Description
Sets the mean.
Syntax
setMean(mean)
Parameters
Double mean - The mean to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPValue(pValue)
1997
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Sets the p-value.
Syntax
setPValue(pValue)
Parameters
Double pValue - The p-value to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setS(s)
Description
Sets the S.
Syntax
setS(s)
Parameters
Double s - The s.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
1998
MES Platform 2.0
setStandardDeviation(standardDeviation)
Description
Sets the actual standard deviation.
Syntax
Parameters
Double standardDeviation - The standard deviation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Attribute Data Type

The attribute data type object contains the available data types of a sample attribute.
Available data types:

INTEGER
Attribute can contain positive or negative numeric values with no fractions. It has a minimum
value of -2,147,483,648 and a maximum value of 2,147,483,647 (inclusive).
REAL
Attribute can contain double-precision 64-bit IEEE 754 floating point values.
BOOLEAN
Attribute can contain a true or false value.

INSPECTED_COUNT
Attribute can contain a counting number (1, 2, 3, 4, …) and represents a number of items
inspected for a attribute samples. This attribute data type is recognized and required by the p,
np, c and u control charts.
1999
MES Platform 2.0
NONCONFORMING_COUNT
Attribute can contain a counting number (1, 2, 3, 4, …) and represents a number of

nonconforming items (defective items) for a attribute samples. This attribute data type is
recognized and required by the p and np control charts.
NONCONFORMITY_COUNT
Attribute can contain a counting number (1, 2, 3, 4, …) and represents the number of
nonconformities items that have (deformities) for a attribute samples. This attribute data type is
recognized and required by the c and u control charts.
Properties:
convert(attrValue)
Description
Returns value in the true java data type for the type of data this attribute data type
represents.
Syntax
convert(attrValue)
Parameters
Object attrValue - The attribute value to be converted.
Returns
The value in java data type.
dataTypeToType(dataType)
Description
Return a reference to a SPC attribute data type from an Ignition data type. For example, an
Ignition data type of Float8 will be a attribute data type of Real.
Syntax
2000
MES Platform 2.0
dataTypeToType(dataType)
Parameters
DataType dataType - Ignition DataType reference that represents the type of data for a
sample attribute.
Returns
AttributeDataType - A reference to a AttributeDataType value that matches.
getJavaType()
Description
Returns the java data type for this attribute data type.
Syntax
getJavaType()
Parameters
None
Returns
The java data type corresponding to this attribute data type.
getText()
Description
Returns the user friendly localized text for the attribute data type.
Syntax
getText()
Parameters
None
2001
MES Platform 2.0
Returns
The localized text for this attribute data type.
intToType(ordinal)
Description
Return a reference to a SPC attribute data type from the ordinal value.
Syntax
intToType(ordinal)
Parameters
int ordinal - A valid AttributeDataType ordinal value.
Returns
AttributeDataType - A reference to a AttributeDataType value that matches.
isLogical()
Description
Returns true if the attribute data type is boolean.
Syntax
isLogical()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if the attribute data type is boolean.
isNumeric()
2002
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Returns true if the attribute data type handles numbers.
Syntax
isNumeric()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if the attribute data type handles numbers.
Calculation Kind Types

The calculation kind type object contains the available types that SPC calculation can be:

Anderson-Darling
Control Limit
Interval
Parts Per Million
Process Capability
Process Capability & Process Performance
Process Performance
Signal Event
Properties:
intToType(ordinal)
Description
Returns the calculation kind type object for the ordinal value specified.
2003
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
intToType(ordinal)
Parameters
int ordinal - Integer indicating position of the calculation kind object.
Returns
CalculationKindTypes type - The calculation kind type object for the ordinal specified.
Scope
All
getTypeFromDescription(description)
Description
Gets the ClaculationKindType object specified by the description parameter.
Syntax
Parameters
String description - Description of the calculation kind type to get the type for.
Returns
Calculation KindTypes type - Type of calculation kind specified by the description
parameter.
Scope
All
getCategory()
2004
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Returns the category of chart. See SPC Category Types for more information.
Syntax
getCategory()
Parameters
None
Returns
SPCCategoryTypes - The category object for the calculation kind is returned.
Scope
All
isUserSelectable()
Description
Returns true if the event kind can be selected by the user.
Syntax
isUserSelectable()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the event kind types can be selected by the user, False otherwise.
Scope
All
2005
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Returns the calculation kind type object for the name value specified.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Calculation KindTypes - The category object for the event kind is returned.
Scope
All
Control Limit Calculated Value

When using the calcControlLimitValue functions, the new calculated control limit value and any
messages are returned in this object. Most control limits are a single value across all samples.
The p and u chart control limits can have different values for each sample. In this case, the
results are returned in a Dataset that is also in this object.
Methods:
getCalculatedValue()
Description
Returns the new single control limit value.
Syntax
2006
MES Platform 2.0
getCalculatedValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double value - The calculated value of the control limit.
Scope
All
getData()
Description
Returns multiple control limit value that vary for each sample.
Syntax
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
AnalysisDataset - The dataset containing control limit calculated value.
Scope
All
getMessage()
Description
Message of why the control limit cannot be calculated.
Syntax
2007
MES Platform 2.0
getMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
String message - An error message regarding the control limit calculation failure.
Scope
All
hasMessage()
Description
Returns True if a message exists.
Syntax
hasMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - True if the message exists and False otherwise.
Scope
All
Control Limit Event

The event is created to calculate a control limit value.
getControlLimitValue()
Description
Returns the value of the control limit.
2008
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getControlLimitValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double controlLimitValue - The value of the control limit.
Scope
All
setControlLimitValue(controlLimitValue)
Description
Sets the control limit value.
Syntax
setControlLimitValue(controlLimitValue)
Parameters
Double controlLimitValue - The value of the control limit.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
getControlLimitName()
Description
2009
MES Platform 2.0
Returns the name of the control limit.
Syntax
getControlLimitName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String controlLimitName - The name of the control limit.
Scope
All
getAttributeName()
Description
Returns the attribute name within the definition to set the control limit for.
Syntax
getAttributeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String attributeName - The attribute name of the control limit.
Scope
All
getData()
2010
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Returns the SPC data.
Syntax
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
setValue(rowIndex, columnIndex, value)
Description
Sets the value in the SPC data at the specified rowIndex and columnIndex.
Syntax
setValue(rowIndex, columnIndex, value)
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
2011
MES Platform 2.0
getSampleSize()
Description
Returns the sample size.
Syntax
getSampleSize()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer sampleSize - The sample size associated with this control limit.
Scope
All
getCalcValues()
Description
Returns the value information of the control limit.
Syntax
getCalcValues()
Parameters
None
Returns
SPCCalcValueCollection calcValues - The calculated value of the control limit.
2012
MES Platform 2.0
Scope
All
Control Limit Kind Type

The control limit kind type object contains the available types of control limits. In all cases, the
ending of the name specifies how it is used in control charts and automatic signal evaluation.
An ending of _UCL is handled as upper control limit, for _LCL it is handled as lower control limit
and _OTHER is a general control limit.

XBAR_UCL
XBAR_LCL
XBAR_OTHER
Used for the XBar control chart.
RANGE_UCL
RANGE_LCL
RANGE_OTHER
Used for the Range control chart.
STDDEV_UCL
STDDEV_LCL
STDDEV_OTHER
Used for the s (standard deviation) control chart.
INDV_UCL
INDV_LCL
INDV_OTHER
Used for the Individual control chart.
MEDIAN_UCL
MEDIAN_LCL
MEDIAN_OTHER
Used for the Median control chart.
P_UCL
2013
MES Platform 2.0
P_LCL
P_OTHER
Used for the p control chart.
NP_UCL
NP_LCL
NP_OTHER
Used for the np control chart.
C_UCL
C_LCL
C_OTHER
Used for the c control chart.
U_UCL
U_LCL
U_OTHER
Used for the u control chart.
HISTOGRAM_UCL
HISTOGRAM_LCL
HISTOGRAM_OTHER
Used for the Histogram chart.
MOVING_RANGE_UCL
MOVING_RANGE_LCL
MOVING_RANGE_OTHER
Used for the MA (moving average) control chart.
Properties:
getCategory()
Description
2014
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getCategory()
Parameters
None
Returns
SPCCategoryTypes - The category this SPC chart belongs to.
getText()
Description
Returns the user friendly localized text for the control limit kind.
Syntax
getText()
Parameters
None
Returns
String text - The localized text for the control limit kind.
Description
Returns the control limit kind type object for the name value specified.
Syntax
Parameters
String name - The name of the type to return for.
2015
MES Platform 2.0
Returns
ControlLimitKindTypes - The control limit kind type specified by the name parameter.
intToType(ordinal)
Description
Returns the control limit kind type object for the ordinal value specified.
Syntax
intToType(ordinal)
Parameters
int ordinal - Integer indicating the position of the control limit value object to return for.
Returns
ControlLimitKindTypes - The control limit kind type object specified by the ordinal.
MiscCalcEvent
The miscellaneous calculation event object is fired whenever the custom calculations through
the system.quality.sample.data.executeMiscCalculation script function is done. This MES
object is created for the execution of the miscellaneous calculation. If calculations other than
the built-in calculations, such as PPM, are needed, then they can be defined in the Misc.
Calculation section in the MES production model. Custom calculations can also be done using
the tag change scripts (using system.quality.sample.data.executeMiscCalculation) where this
event will execute the calculations.
Properties:
getData()
Description
Gets resultant dataset after the miscellaneous calculation.
2016
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
AnalysisDataset data - The results of the miscellaneous calculation.
Description
Gets the number of measurements associated with this SPC data.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
int measurementCnt - The measurement counts corresponding to this SPC data.
getSettings()
Description
Returns the SPC settings associated with this calculation event. An instance of a
SPCSettings object that defines the samples to perform the calculation.
Syntax
getSettings()
2017
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
SPCSettings spcSettings - The settings for miscellaneous calculation.
getValue(key)
Description
Returns the value from the resultant dataset corresponding to the key parameter.
Syntax
getValue(key)
Parameters
String key - The key to return the value for.
Returns
Object value - The value corresponding to the key specified.
setValue(key, value)
Description
Sets the value for the miscellaneous calculation of SPC data.
Syntax
setValue(key, value)
Parameters
String key - The key to set the data for.
Object value - The value to set the data for.
Returns
2018
MES Platform 2.0
Nothing
Parts Per Million Event

The event is created to calculate Parts Per Million (PPM).
Properties:
getActualStandardDeviation()
Description
Gets the actual standard deviation.
Syntax
getActualStandardDeviation()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double actualStandardDeviation
Scope
All
getData()
Description
Gets the SPC data.
Syntax
2019
MES Platform 2.0
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
AnalysisDataset data
Scope
All
getDefectPercentage()
Description
Gets the defect percentage.
Syntax
getDefectPercentage()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double defectPercentage
Scope
All
getEstimatedStandardDeviation()
Description
Gets the estimated standard deviation.
2020
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getEstimatedStandardDeviation()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double estimatedStandardDeviation
Scope
All
getLsl()
Description
Gets the lower specification limit.
Syntax
getLsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double lsl
Scope
All
getMean()
Description
2021
MES Platform 2.0
Gets the mean.
Syntax
getMean()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double mean
Scope
All
getMeasuredPpm()
Description
Gets the measured PPM.
Syntax
getMeasuredPpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double measuredPpm
Scope
All
2022
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Gets the measurementCount.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
int measurementCount
Scope
All
getOverallEstimatedPpm()
Description
Gets the overall estimated PPM.
Syntax
getOverallEstimatedPpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double overallEstimatedPpm
Scope
All
2023
MES Platform 2.0
getOverallPpml()
Description
Gets the overall PPML.
Syntax
getOverallPpml()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double overallPpml
Scope
All
getOverallPpmu()
Description
Gets the overall PPMU.
Syntax
getOverallPpmu()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double overallPpmu
Scope
2024
MES Platform 2.0
All
getTarget()
Description
Gets the target.
Syntax
getTarget()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double target
Scope
All
getUsl()
Description
Gets the upper specification limit.
Syntax
getUsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
2025
MES Platform 2.0
Double usl
Scope
All
getWithinEstimatedPpm()
Description
Gets the within estimated PPM.
Syntax
getWithinEstimatedPpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double withinEstimatedPpm
Scope
All
getWithinPpml()
Description
Gets the within PPML.
Syntax
getWithinPpml()
Parameters
2026
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
Double withinPpml
Scope
All
getWithinPpmu()
Description
Gets the within PPMU.
Syntax
getWithinPpmu()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double withinPpmu
Scope
All
setActualStandardDeviation(actualStandardDeviation)
Description
Syntax
setActualStandardDeviation(actualStandardDeviation)
2027
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
Double actualStandardDeviation
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setDefectPercentage(defectPercentage)
Description
Sets the defect percentage.
Syntax
setDefectPercentage(defectPercentage)
Parameters
Double defectPercentage
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setEstimatedStandardDeviation(estimatedStandardDeviation)
Description
Sets the estimated standard deviation.
2028
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setEstimatedStandardDeviation(estimatedStandardDeviation)
Parameters
Double estimatedStandardDeviation
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMean(mean)
Description
Sets the mean.
Syntax
setMean(mean)
Parameters
Double mean
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMeasuredPpm(measuredPpm)
Description
Sets the measured PPM.
2029
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setMeasuredPpm(measuredPpm)
Parameters
Double measuredPpm
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setOverallEstimatedPpm(overallEstimatedPpm)
Description
Sets the overall estimated PPM.
Syntax
setOverallEstimatedPpm(overallEstimatedPpm)
Parameters
Double overallEstimatedPpm
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setOverallPpml(overallPpml)
2030
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Sets the overall PPML.
Syntax
setOverallPpml(overallPpml)
Parameters
Double overallPpml
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setOverallPpmu(overallPpmu)
Description
Sets the overall PPMU.
Syntax
setOverallPpmu(overallPpmu)
Parameters
Double overallPpmu
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
2031
MES Platform 2.0
setWithinEstimatedPpm(withinEstimatedPpm)
Description
Sets the within estimated PPM.
Syntax
setWithinEstimatedPpm(withinEstimatedPpm)
Parameters
Double withinEstimatedPpm
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setWithinPpml(withinPpml)
Description
Sets the within PPML.
Syntax
setWithinPpml(withinPpml)
Parameters
Double withinPpml
Returns
Nothing
Scope
2032
MES Platform 2.0
All
setWithinPpmu(withinPpmu)
Description
Sets the within PPMU.
Syntax
setWithinPpmu(withinPpmu)
Parameters
Double withinPpmu
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Process Capability and Process Performance Event

The event is created to calculate a process capability and a process performance.
Properties:
getCp()
Description
Gets the process capability.
Syntax
2033
MES Platform 2.0
getCp()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cp - The process capability.
Scope
All
getCpk()
Description
Gets the process capability index.
Syntax
getCpk()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpk - The index of the process capability.
Scope
All
getCpl()
Description
Gets the lower process capability index.
2034
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getCpl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpl - The lower process capability index.
Scope
All
getCpLcl()
Description
Gets the lower control limit of the process capability.
Syntax
getCpLcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpLcl - The lower control limit of the process capability.
Scope
All
getCpm()
Description
2035
MES Platform 2.0
Gets the process capability index of the mean.
Syntax
getCpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpm - The process capability index of the mean.
Scope
All
getCpStandardDeviation()
Description
Gets the estimated standard deviation of the process capability.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpStadardDeviation - The estimated standard deviation of the process capability.
Scope
All
getCpu()
2036
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Gets the upper process capability index.
Syntax
getCpu()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpu - The upper process capability index.
Scope
All
getCpUcl()
Description
Gets the upper control limit of the process capability.
Syntax
getCpUcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpUcl- The upper control limit of the process capability.
Scope
All
2037
MES Platform 2.0
getCr()
Description
Gets the reciprocal of the process capability.
Syntax
getCr()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cr - The reciprocal of the process capability.
Scope
All
getData()
Description
Gets the SPC data.
Syntax
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
2038
MES Platform 2.0
All
getLsl()
Description
Syntax
getLsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double lsl - The lower specification limit.
Scope
All
getMean()
Description
Gets the mean.
Syntax
getMean()
Parameters
None
Returns
2039
MES Platform 2.0

Scope
All
Description
Gets the measurement count.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
int measurementCnt - The measurement count.
Scope
All
getPp()
Description
Gets the process performance.
Syntax
getPp()
Parameters
2040
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
Double pp - The process performance.
Scope
All
getPpk()
Description
Gets the process performance index.
Syntax
getPpk()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppk - The process performance index.
Scope
All
getPpl()
Description
Gets the lower process performance index.
Syntax
getPpl()
2041
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppl - The lower process performance index.
Scope
All
getPpLcl()
Description
Gets the lower control limit of the process performance.
Syntax
getPpLcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppLcl - The lower control limit of the process performance.
Scope
All
getPpm()
Description
Gets the process performance index of the mean.
2042
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getPpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppm - The process performance index of the mean.
Scope
All
getPpStandardDeviation()
Description
Gets the actual standard deviation of the process performance.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppStandardDeviation - The actual standard deviation of the process performance.
Scope
All
getPpu()
Description
Gets the upper process performance index.
2043
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getPpu()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppu - The upper process performance index.
Scope
All
getPpUcl()
Description
Gets the upper control limit of the process performance.
Syntax
getPpUcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppUCL - The upper control limit of the process performance.
Scope
All
getPr()
2044
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Gets the reciprocal of the process performance.
Syntax
getPr()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double pr - The reciprocal of the process performance.
Scope
All
getTarget()
Description
Gets the target.
Syntax
getTarget()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double target - The target.
Scope
All
2045
MES Platform 2.0
getUsl()
Description
Syntax
getUsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double usl - The upper specification limit.
Scope
All
setCp(cp)
Description
Sets the process capability.
Syntax
setCp(cp)
Parameters
Double cp - The process capability to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
2046
MES Platform 2.0
All
setCpk(cpk)
Description
Sets the process capability index.
Syntax
setCpk(cpk)
Parameters
Double cpk - The process capability index to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpl(cpl)
Description
Sets the lower process capability index.
Syntax
setCpl(cpl)
Parameters
Double cpl - The lower process capability index to set for.
Returns
2047
MES Platform 2.0
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpLcl(lcl)
Description
Sets the lower control limit of the process capability.
Syntax
setCpLcl(lcl)
Parameters
Double lcl - The lower control limit of the process capability to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpm(cpm)
Description
Sets the process capability index of the mean.
Syntax
setCpm(cpm)
Parameters
2048
MES Platform 2.0
Double cpm - The process capability index of the mean to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpStandardDeviation(standardDeviation)
Description
Sets the estimated standard deviation of the process capability.
Syntax
setCpStandardDeviation(standardDeviation)
Parameters
Double standardDeviation - The estimated standard deviation of the process capability to
set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpu(cpu)
Description
Sets the upper process capability index.
Syntax
2049
MES Platform 2.0
setCpu(cpu)
Parameters
Double cpu - The upper process capability index to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpUcl(ucl)
Description
Sets the upper control limit of the process capability.
Syntax
setCpUcl(ucl)
Parameters
Double ucl - The upper control limit of the process capability to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCr(cr)
Description
Sets the reciprocal of the process capability.
2050
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setCr(cr)
Parameters
Double cr - The reciprocal of the process capability to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMean(mean)
Description
Sets the mean.
Syntax
setMean(mean)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPp(pp)
Description
2051
MES Platform 2.0
Sets the process performance.
Syntax
setPp(pp)
Parameters
Double pp - The process performance to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPpk(ppk)
Description
Sets the process performance index.
Syntax
setPpk(ppk)
Parameters
Double ppk - The process performance index to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPpl(ppl)
2052
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Sets the lower process performance index.
Syntax
setPpl(ppl)
Parameters
Double ppl - The lower process performance index to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPpLcl(lcl)
Description
Sets the lower control limit of the process performance.
Syntax
setPpLcl(lcl)
Parameters
Double lcl - The lower control limit of the process performance to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
2053
MES Platform 2.0
setPpm(ppm)
Description
Sets the process performance index of the mean.
Syntax
setPpm(ppm)
Parameters
Double ppm - The process performance index of the mean to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPpStandardDeviation(standardDeviation)
Description
Sets the actual standard deviation of the process performance.
Syntax
setPpStandardDeviation(standardDeviation)
Parameters
Double standardDeviation - The actual standard deviation of the process performance.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
2054
MES Platform 2.0
All
setPpu(ppu)
Description
Sets the upper process performance index.
Syntax
setPpu(ppu)
Parameters
Double ppu - The upper process performance index to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPpUcl(ucl)
Description
Sets the upper control limit of the process performance.
Syntax
setPpUcl(ucl)
Parameters
Double ucl - The upper control limit of the process performance to set for.
Returns
2055
MES Platform 2.0
Nothing
Scope
All
setPr(pr)
Description
Sets the reciprocal of the process performance.
Syntax
setPr(pr)
Parameters
Double pr - The reciprocal of the process performance to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Process Capability Event

The event is created to calculate a process capability.
Properties:
getCp()
Description
Gets the process capability.
2056
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getCp()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cp - The process capability.
Scope
All
getCpk()
Description
Syntax
getCpk()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpk - The index of process capability.
Scope
All
getCpl()
Description
2057
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getCpl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getCpm()
Description
Gets the process capability mean.
Syntax
getCpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpm - The process capability mean.
Scope
All
getCpu()
2058
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Syntax
getCpu()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getCr()
Description
Gets the reciprocal of process capability.
Syntax
getCr()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cr - The reciprocal of process capability.
Scope
All
2059
MES Platform 2.0
getData()
Description
Gets the SPC data.
Syntax
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getLcl()
Description
Gets the lower control limit.
Syntax
getLcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double lcl - The lower control limit.
Scope
2060
MES Platform 2.0
All
getLsl()
Description
Syntax
getLsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getMean()
Description
Gets the mean.
Syntax
getMean()
Parameters
None
Returns
2061
MES Platform 2.0

Scope
All
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
Description
Syntax
Parameters
2062
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
Double standardDeviation - The estimated standard deviation.
Scope
All
getTarget()
Description
Gets the target.
Syntax
getTarget()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getUcl()
Description
Gets the upper control limit.
Syntax
getUcl()
2063
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ucl - The upper control limit.
Scope
All
getUsl()
Description
Syntax
getUsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
setCp(cp)
Description
Sets the process capability.
2064
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setCp(cp)
Parameters
Double cp - The process capability to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpk(cpk)
Description
Syntax
setCpk(cpk)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpl(cpl)
Description
2065
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setCpl(cpl)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpm(cpm)
Description
Sets the process capability mean.
Syntax
setCpm(cpm)
Parameters
Double cpm - The process capability mean to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCpu(cpu)
2066
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Syntax
setCpu(cpu)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setCr(cr)
Description
Sets the reciprocal of process capability.
Syntax
setCr(cr)
Parameters
Double cr - The reciprocal of process capability.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
2067
MES Platform 2.0
setLcl(lcl)
Description
Sets the lower control limit.
Syntax
setLcl(lcl)
Parameters
Double lcl - The lower control limit to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMean(mean)
Description
Sets the mean.
Syntax
setMean(mean)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
2068
MES Platform 2.0
All
Description
Syntax
Parameters
Double standardDeviation - The estimated standard deviation to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setUcl(ucl)
Description
Sets the upper control limit.
Syntax
setUcl(ucl)
Parameters
Double ucl - The upper control limit to set for.
Returns
2069
MES Platform 2.0
Nothing
Scope
All
Process Performance Event

The event is created to calculate a process performance.
Properties:
getData()
Description
Gets the SPC data.
Syntax
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getLcl()
Description
2070
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getLcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getLsl()
Description
Syntax
getLsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getMean()
Description
Gets the mean.
2071
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getMean()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getPp()
2072
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Syntax
getPp()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double pp - The process performance.
Scope
All
getPpk()
Description
Syntax
getPpk()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
2073
MES Platform 2.0
getPpl()
Description
Syntax
getPpl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getPpm()
Description
Syntax
getPpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
2074
MES Platform 2.0
All
getPpu()
Description
Syntax
getPpu()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getPr()
Description
Syntax
getPr()
Parameters
None
Returns
2075
MES Platform 2.0

Scope
All
Description
Gets the actual standard deviation.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Double standardDeviation - The actual standard deviation.
Scope
All
getTarget()
Description
Gets the target.
Syntax
getTarget()
Parameters
2076
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
Scope
All
getUcl()
Description
Syntax
getUcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
getUsl()
Description
Syntax
getUsl()
2077
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
setLcl(lcl)
Description
Syntax
setLcl(lcl)
Parameters
Double lcl - The lower specification limit to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMean(mean)
Description
Sets the mean.
2078
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setMean(mean)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPp(pp)
Description
Syntax
setPp(pp)
Parameters
Double pp - The process performance to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPpk(ppk)
Description
2079
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
setPpk(ppk)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPpl(ppl)
Description
Syntax
setPpl(ppl)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPpm(ppm)
2080
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Syntax
setPpm(ppm)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPpu(ppu)
Description
Syntax
setPpu(ppu)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
2081
MES Platform 2.0
setPr(pr)
Description
Syntax
setPr(pr)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Syntax
Parameters
Double standardDeviation - The actual standard deviation to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
2082
MES Platform 2.0
All
setUcl(ucl)
Description
Syntax
setUcl(ucl)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Sample
The sample object holds all of the information associated with one sample.
Properties:
calcScheduledFinish()
Description
Based on the scheduled start date and time and the duration of time to take this sample,
calculates the date and time this sample is scheduled to be complete. The
getScheduledFinish() value is updated after calling this function. The duration of time
required to take a sample is defined in the sample definition. For automatic samplings, this
value does not apply.
2083
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
calcScheduledFinish()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
getApproved()
Description
Returns true if this sample has been approved. Depending on the settings in the sample
definition, samples may be automatically or manually approved.
Syntax
getApproved()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if the sample has been approved.
getApprovedBy()
Description
Returns the person’s name who approved this sample. For automatically recorded
samples, this will be “Auto”.
Syntax
2084
MES Platform 2.0
getApprovedBy()
Parameters
None
Returns
String approvedBy - Name of the person who approved this sample.
getApprovedDateTime()
Description
Returns the date and time that this sample was approved. For automatically approved
samples, this will be the same as the getEntryDateTime() value.
Syntax
getApprovedDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Calendar approvedDateTime - Date and time that this sample was approved.
getArea()
Description
Returns the production area associated with this sample.
Syntax
getArea()
Parameters
None
2085
MES Platform 2.0
Returns
String area - The area associated with the sample.
getDefUUID()
Description
Returns the definition UUID associated with this sample. (See Sample Definition object for
more information).
Syntax
getDefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String defUUID - The definition uuid of this sample.
getEnterprise()
Description
Returns the enterprise associated with this sample.
Syntax
getEnterprise()
Parameters
None
Returns
String enterprise - The enterprise of this sample.
2086
MES Platform 2.0
getEntryDateTime()
Description
Returns the date and time that this sample was entered.
Syntax
getEntryDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Calendar entryDateTime - Date and time for which the sample was entered.
getId()
Description
Returns the id associated with this sample.
Syntax
getId()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer id - The id of this sample.
getLine()
Description
2087
MES Platform 2.0
Returns the production line associated with this sample. This will be blank if the location
the sample is taken is in a production area and not on a production line.
Syntax
getLine()
Parameters
None
Returns
String line - The line associated with the sample.
getLocation()
Description
Returns the location associated with this sample.
Syntax
getLocation()
Parameters
None
Returns
String location - The location associated with this sample.
getLocationPath()
Description
Returns the full location path, including enterprise, site, area, line and location, associated
with this sample.
2088
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getLocationPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String locationPath - The location path of this sample.
getNote()
Description
Returns the note associated with this sample. This is the note that may have been entered
when the sample was entered. Even though this note can be viewed on the control charts
or in analysis, it is not the same as the attribute note entered on the control charts.
Syntax
getNote()
Parameters
None
Returns
String note - Note associated with the sample.
getProductCode()
Description
Returns the product code associated with this sample. This is optional and may not apply if
tracking quality by product code is not being used for the associated sample definition.
Syntax
2089
MES Platform 2.0
getProductCode()
Parameters
None
Returns
String productCode - The product code associated with the sample.
getRefNo()
Description
Returns the reference number associated with this sample. This is optional and can be
used to track information like batch number, lot number, etc. Additional factors can also be
used to track information.
Syntax
getRefNo()
Parameters
None
Returns
String refNo - The reference number associated with the sample.
getSampleDefinition()
Description
Returns the definition associated with this sample. See Sample Definition object for more
information.
Syntax
getSampleDefinition()
Parameters
2090
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
SampleDefinition definition - Definition associated with the sample.
getSampleTakenBy()
Description
Returns the person’s name who was responsible for taking the sample. By default, this is
the person who is logged in when the sample is entered. For automatically recorded
samples, this will be “Auto”.
Syntax
getSampleTakenBy()
Parameters
None
Returns
String sampleTakenBy - Name of person who took the sample.
getSampleTakenDateTime()
Description
Returns the date and time that this sample was taken.
Syntax
getSampleTakenDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
2091
MES Platform 2.0
Calendar sampleTakenDateTime - The date and time that the sample was taken.
getSampleUUID()
Description
Returns the UUID assigned to this sample. A UUID is a universally unique identifier that,
once assigned to a sample, will never change. It is also unique in that no two samples will
have the same UUID.
Syntax
getSampleUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String sampleUUID - The uuid of this sample.
getScheduledFinish()
Description
Returns the date and time that taking this sample is scheduled to be complete. For
automatic samplings, this value does not apply and will be equal to None.
Syntax
getScheduledFinish()
Parameters
None
Returns
Calendar scheduledFinish - The date and time for the schedule to end.
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getScheduledStart()
Description
Returns the date and time that this sample is scheduled to be taken. For automatic
samplings, this value does not apply and will be equal to None.
Syntax
getScheduledStart()
Parameters
None
Returns
Calendar scheduledStart - The date and time for the sample to start.
getSequenceDate()
Description
Returns the date and time that the shift the sample was taken during started.
Syntax
getSequenceDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Calendar sequenceDate - Start date of the current active shift.
getShift()
Description
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Returns the shift the sample was taken.
Syntax
getShift()
Parameters
None
Returns
int shift - Shift for which the sample was taken.
getSite()
Description
Returns the physical production facility associated with this sample.
Syntax
getSite()
Parameters
None
Returns
String site - The site of this sample.
getTag()
Description
Returns the optional tag value. This is typically used to assign ownership of which
department has the responsibility to take this sample.
Syntax
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getTag()
Parameters
None
Returns
String tag - Tag value that specifies the ownership.
isModified()
Description
Returns true if any properties of this sample have been modified.
Syntax
isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this sample have been modified.
isNew()
Description
Returns true if this is a newly created sample.
Syntax
isNew()
Parameters
None
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Returns
True, if this sample is newly created.
setApproved(approved)
Description
Set to true to approve this sample.
Syntax
setApproved(approved)
Parameters
boolean approved - True, if the sample is to be approved.
Returns
Nothing
setApprovedBy(approvedBy)
Description
Sets the person’s name who approved this sample.
Syntax
setApprovedBy(approvedBy)
Parameters
String approvedBy - Name of the person who approved this sample.
Returns
Nothing
setApprovedDateTime(approvedDateTime)
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Description
Sets the date and time that this sample was approved.
Syntax
setApprovedDateTime(approvedDateTime)
Parameters
Calendar approvedDateTime - Date and time that this sample was approved.
Returns
Nothing
setArea(area)
Description
Sets the production area associated with this sample.
Syntax
setArea(area)
Parameters
String area - The area associated with the sample.
Returns
Nothing
setEnterprise(enterprise)
Description
Sets the enterprise associated with this sample.
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Syntax
setEnterprise(enterprise)
Parameters
String enterprise - The enterprise of this sample.
Returns
Nothing
setEntryDateTime(entryDateTime)
Description
Sets the date and time that this sample was entered.
Syntax
setEntryDateTime(entryDateTime)
Parameters
Calendar entryDateTime - Date and time for which the sample was entered.
Returns
Nothing
setLine(line)
Description
Sets the production line associated with this sample.
Syntax
setLine(line)
Parameters
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String line - The line associated with the sample.

Returns
Nothing
setLocation(location)
Description
Sets the production location associated with this sample.
Syntax
setLocation(location)
Parameters
String location - The location associated with the sample.
Returns
Nothing
setLocationPath(locationPath)
Description
Sets the enterprise, site, area, line and location from the locationPath parameter.
Syntax
setLocationPath(locationPath)
Parameters
String locationPath - The locationPath of this sample.
Returns
Nothing
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setNote(note)
Description
Sets the note associated with this sample.
Syntax
setNote(note)
Parameters
String note - Note associated with the sample.
Returns
Nothing
setProductCode(productCode)
Description
Sets the product code associated with this sample.
Syntax
setProductCode(productCode)
Parameters
String productCode - The product code associated with the sample.
Returns
Nothing
setRefNo(refNo)
Description
Sets the reference number associated with this sample.
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Syntax
setRefNo(refNo)
Parameters
String refNo - The reference number of this sample.
Returns
Nothing
setSampleDefinition(definition)
Description
Sets the definition associated with this sample. See Sample Definition object for more
information.
Syntax
setSampleDefinition(definition)
Parameters
SampleDefinition definition - Definition associated with the sample.
Returns
Nothing
setSampleTakenBy(sampleTakenBy)
Description
Sets the person’s name who was responsible for taking the sample.
Syntax
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setSampleTakenBy(sampleTakenBy)
Parameters
String sampleTakenBy - Name of person who took the sample.
Returns
Nothing
setSampleTakenDateTime(sampleTakenDateTime)
Description
Sets the date and time that this sample was taken.
Syntax
setSampleTakenDateTime(sampleTakenDateTime)
Parameters
Calendar sampleTakenDateTime - Date and time that the sample was taken.
Returns
Nothing
setScheduledFinished(scheduleFinish)
Description
Sets the date and time that this sample is scheduled to be completed.
Syntax
setScheduledFinished(scheduleFinish)
Parameters
Calendar scheduleFinish - The date and time for the schedule to end.
Returns
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Nothing
setScheduledStart(scheduleStart)
Description
Sets the date and time that this sample is scheduled to be taken.
Syntax
setScheduledStart(scheduleStart)
Parameters
Calendar scheduleStart - The date and time for the schedule to start.
Returns
Nothing
setSequenceDate(sequenceDate)
Description
Sets the date and time that the shift the sample was taken during started.
Syntax
setSequenceDate(sequenceDate)
Parameters
Calendar sequenceDate - Start date of the current active shift.
Returns
Nothing
setShift(shift)
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Description
Sets the shift the sample was taken.
Syntax
setShift(shift)
Parameters
int shift - The shift for which the sample was taken.
Returns
Nothing
setSite(site)
Description
Sets the physical production site associated with this sample.
Syntax
setSite(site)
Parameters
String site - The site of this sample.
Returns
Nothing
setTag(tag)
Description
Sets the tag value. This is typically used to assign ownership of which department has the
responsibility to take this sample.
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Syntax
setTag(tag)
Parameters
String tag - Tag value that specifies the ownership.
Returns
Nothing
Attribute properties:
getAttributeDataType(attrName)
Description
Returns the attribute data type object for the specified attribute name. The attribute data
type information is contained in the sample definition and cannot be changed directly in the
sample object.
Syntax
getAttributeDataType(attrName)
Parameters
String attrName - Name of the attribute to return the data type for.
Returns
AttributeDataType datatype - Attribute data type object for the specified attribute name.
getAttributeDefaultValue(attrName)
Description
Returns the default value for the specified attribute name. The attribute default value is
contained in the sample definition and cannot be changed directly in the sample object.
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Syntax
getAttributeDefaultValue(attrName)
Parameters
String attrName - Name of the attribute to return the default value for.
Returns
Object defaultValue - Default value for the attribute.
getAttributeMaxValue(attrName)
Description
Returns the maximum value for the specified attribute name. The attribute maximum value
is contained in the sample definition and cannot be changed directly in the sample object.
Syntax
getAttributeMaxValue(attrName)
Parameters
String attrName - Name of the attribute to return the maximum value for.
Returns
Object maxValue - Maximum value for the attribute.
getAttributeMinValue(attrName)
Description
Returns the minimum value for the specified attribute name. The attribute minimum value
is contained in the sample definition and cannot be changed directly in the sample object.
Syntax
getAttributeMinValue(attrName)
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Parameters
String attrName - Name of the attribute to return the minimum value for.
Returns
Object minValue - Minimum value for the attribute.
Measurement properties:
getAllMeasurements()
Description
Returns the measurements associated with this sample. If a sample has been scheduled
but the measurement data has not been recorded, the measurement entries will still exist.
In this case, use the sampleDataExists() property to determine if the measurement data
has been entered.
Syntax
getAllMeasurements()
Parameters
None
Returns
List - A list of all the measurements associated with this sample.
getSampleData(measNo, attrName)
Description
Gets SampleData item for the specified measurement number and attribute.
Syntax
getSampleData(measNo, attrName)
Parameters
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int measNo - The measurement number associated with the sample.

String attrName - Name of the attribute to return the maximum value for.
Returns
SampleData data - SampleData item for the specified measurement number and attribute.
getSampleDataValue(measNo, attrName)
Description
Returns a measurement value as a string for the specified measurement number and
attribute name.
Syntax
getSampleDataValue(measNo, attrName)
Parameters
String attrName - Name of the attribute to return the measurement value for.
Returns
String value - Measurement value for the specified sample.
isDataModified()
Description
Returns true if any measurement values have been modified.
Syntax
isDataModified()
Parameters
None
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Returns
True, if any of the measurement value was modified.
isSampleDataValid()
Description
Returns true if the measurements have been entered and are valid.
Syntax
isSampleDataValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if the measurements have been entered and are valid.
sampleDataExists(sampleData)
Description
Returns true if the given sample data exist and False otherwise.
Syntax
sampleDataExists(sampleData)
Parameters
SampleData sampleData - The sample data to be checked.
Returns
True, if sample data exists and False otherwise.
setSampleData(measNo, attrName, value)
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Description
Sets a measurement value as a string for the specified measurement number and attribute
name.
Syntax
setSampleData(measNo, attrName, value)

Parameters
String attrName - Name of the attribute to set the sample data for.
String value - Measurement value for the specified sample.
Returns
True if successful, otherwise returns false.
additional factor properties:
getAddlFactor(factorName)
Description
Gets the additional factor object specified by the factorName parameter and associated
with this sample. Use this function to get the SampleAdditionalFactor object that can be
used to change the value of the additional factor.
Syntax
getAddlFactor(factorName)
Parameters
String factorName - Name of the additional factor to be returned. This reflects the name of
the additional factor that is configured in the designer.
Returns
SampleAdditionalFactor - A dditional factor object associated with this sample.
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getAllAddlFactors()
Description
Returns the list of additional factor values associated with this sample.
Syntax
getAllAddlFactors()
Parameters
None
Returns
List - A list of additional factor values associated with this sample.
Sample Additional Factor

The sample additional factor object holds all of the information associated with one sample.
Properties:
getDataType()
Description
Returns the data type of this additional factor. See DataType in the Ignition documentation
Syntax
getDataType()
Parameters
None
Returns
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The data type of this additional factor.
getName()
Description
Returns the name of this additional factor.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
Name of the additional factor.
getRecordDateTime()
Description
Returns the date and time the value was recorded for this additional factor.
Syntax
getRecordDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date and time the value was recorded for this additional factor.
getValue()
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Description
Returns the value for this additional factor.
Syntax
getValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object value - The value of this additional factor.
isModified()
Description
Returns true if this additional factor has been modified.
Syntax
isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this additional factor has been modified.
isNew()
Description
Returns true if this additional factor has been modified.
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Syntax
isNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this additional factor has been modified.
resetModified()
Description
This script function will undo the modifications.
Syntax
resetModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
updateValue(value, recordDateTime)
Description
Updates the value and the required date and time that is being recorded for this additional
factor.
Syntax
updateValue(value, recordDateTime)
Parameters
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Object value - The value to be updated.

Date recordDateTime - The date and time that this value is recorded.
Returns
Nothing
Sample Data
The sample object holds a sample data object for each attribute and measurement. When a
sample object is created, it automatically creates a sample data object based on the sample
definition.
Example:
If sample definition viscosity has two attributes of cold viscosity and temperature and is
configured for 5 measurements, then the sample will contain 10 sample data objects. Five
measurements for cold viscosity and five measurements for temperature.
Properties:
getAttrDataType()
Description
Returns attribute data type of this sample data object. This is automatically set when the
sample is created and is based on the sample definition.
Syntax
getAttrDataType()
Parameters
None
Returns
AttributeDataType The attribute data type of this sample data object.
getAttrName()
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Description
Returns the attribute name this sample data object is associated with.
Syntax
getAttrName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String attrName - The attribute name of this sample data.
getAttrValue()
Description
Returns the data value for this sample data object.
Syntax
getAttrValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object attrValue - The data value for this sample data.
getAttrValueAsString()
Description
Returns the value for this sample data object as a string.
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Syntax
getAttrValueAsString()
Parameters
None
Returns
The attribute value as string.
getDefaultValue()
Description
Returns the default value based on the attribute this sample data object is associated with.
This is automatically set when the sample is created and is based on the sample definition.
Syntax
getDefaultValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object value - The default value based on the attribute of this sample data.
getId()
Description
Gets the id for this sample data.
Syntax
getId()
Parameters
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None
Returns
Integer id - The identifier of this sample.
getMaxValue()
Description
Returns the maximum value based on the attribute this sample data object is associated
with. This is automatically set when the sample is created and is based on the sample
definition.
Syntax
getMaxValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object value - The maximum value for this sample data.
getMeasNo()
Description
Returns the measurement number this sample data object is associated with.
Syntax
getMeasNo()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Integer measNo - The measurement number of this sample data.
getMeasured()
Description
Boolean indicating whether this sample data is measured or not.
Syntax
getMeasured()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean isMeasured - True, if this sample data is measured and False otherwise.
getMinValue()
Description
Returns the minimum value based on the attribute this sample data object is associated
with. This is automatically set when the sample is created and is based on the sample
definition.
Syntax
getMinValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object value - The minimum value for this sample data.
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getSampleUUID()
Description
Returns the sample UUID that this sample data object belongs to.
Syntax
getSampleUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String sampleUUID - The uuid of this sample.
getSampleValidationErrors()
Description
Validates the sample and returns an error message if the sample is invalid.
Syntax
getSampleValidationErrors()
Parameters
None
Returns
String result - The message explaining why the sample is invalid.
hasAttrValue()
Description
Returns true if attribute value is not equal to null.
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Syntax
hasAttrValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if there is an attribute value associated with this sample data.
isModified()
Description
Returns true if the value of this sample data object has been modified.
Syntax
isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if value of the sample has been modified.
isNew()
Description
Returns true if the value of this sample data object is a newly created one.
Syntax
isNew()
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Parameters
None
Returns
True, if value of the sample has unassigned ID.
isValueValid()
Description
Returns true if the value of this sample data object has been set and is between minimum
and maximum values.
Syntax
isValueValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if value of the sample is valid.
resetModified()
Description
This script function will undo the modification.
Syntax
resetModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Nothing
setAttrValue(attrValue)
Description
Sets the value for this sample data object. If the attrValue parameter is not the correct data
type, an attempt to convert it to the correct data type is performed before it is set.
Syntax
setAttrValue(attrValue)
Parameters
Object attrValue - The data value to set the sample data for.
Returns
Nothing
setMeasured(isMeasured)
Description
Sets the boolean indicating that the sample data is measured or not.
Syntax
setMeasured(isMeasured)
Parameters
boolean isMeasured - Set to True if the sample data is already measured or else set to
False.
Returns
Nothing
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toString()
Description
Gets the attribute value as string.
Syntax
toString()
Parameters
None
Returns
The attribute value as string.
Sample Definition
The sample definition object holds all of the information defining a type of sample. A sample
definition specifies the attributes to collect, the locations where sample data is collected from,
the control limits that apply, and the signals that apply.
When samples are created, they are based on a sample definition. When sample measurement
values are recorded, the sample definition is used to validate the measurement values. Other
operations also refer back to the sample definition such as automatic scheduling of samples,
auto evaluation of signals, etc.
Properties:
getAutoApprove()
Description
Returns the default auto approve samples setting for this sample definition. Allowed
locations that belong to this sample definition are initialized with this default setting.
Syntax
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getAutoApprove()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean autoApprove - True, if the default value of the auto approve setting for this sample
definition is true and False otherwise.
getComingDueMin()
Description
Returns the default coming due minutes setting for this sample definition. Allowed locations
that belong to this sample definition are initialized with this default setting. The value
represents the number of minutes required before a sample is due until the sample is
considered coming due. For automatically scheduled samples, they are created prior to
actual due time by the number of minutes of this setting.
Syntax
getComingDueMin()
Parameters
None
Returns
double comingDueMin - The number of minutes required before a sample is due until it is
coming due.
getDefUUID()
Description
Returns the UUID assigned to this sample definition. A UUID is a universally unique
identifier that, once assigned to a sample definition, will never change. It is automatically
generated when a sample definition is created and is unique in that no two samples
definitions will have the same UUID.
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Syntax
getDefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String defUUID - The unique identifier allotted to this sample definition.
getDescription()
Description
Returns the description of this sample definition.
Syntax
getDescription()
Parameters
None
Returns
String description - The description given to this sample definition.
getEnabled()
Description
Returns true if sample definition is enabled.
Syntax
getEnabled()
Parameters
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None
Returns
Boolean True, if the sample definition is enabled and False otherwise.
getId()
Description
Returns ID of the sample definition.
Syntax
getId()
Parameters
None
Returns
The ID of the sample definition.
getInterval()
Description
Returns the default interval for automatically scheduled samples based on this sample
definition. Allowed locations that belong to this sample definition are initialized with this
default interval. The units are defined by the Interval type defined for this sample definition.
Syntax
getInterval()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Double interval - The interval associated with this scheduled samples.
Description
Returns the number of measurements that this sample definition is configured for.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer measurementCount - The number of measurements associated with this sample
definition.
getName()
Description
Gets the name of this sample definition.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of the sample definition.
getOverdueMin()
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Description
Returns the default overdue minutes setting for this sample definition. Allowed locations
that belong to this sample definition are initialized with this default setting.
Syntax
getOverdueMin()
Parameters
None
Returns
double overdueMin - The value represents the number of minutes required after a sample
is due until the sample is considered overdue.
isModified()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition has been modified.
Syntax
isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if the sample definition is modified.
isNew()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition is new.
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Syntax
isNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
True if the specified sample definition is new.
setAutoApprove(autoApprove)
Description
Sets the default auto approve samples setting for this sample definition. Allowed locations
that belong to this sample definition are initialized with this default setting.
Syntax
Parameters
Boolean autoApprove - The default value of auto approve setting for this sample definition
is set to the desired boolean.
Returns
Nothing
setComingDueMin(comingDueMin)
Description
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Sets the default coming due minutes setting for this sample definition. Allowed locations
that belong to this sample definition are initialized with this default setting. The value
considered coming due. For automatically scheduled samples, they are created prior to
actual due time by the number of minutes of this setting.
Syntax
Parameters
double comingDueMin - The number of minutes required before a sample is due until it is
coming due.
Returns
None
setDescription(description)
Description
Sets the description of this sample definition.
Syntax
Parameters
String description - The description given to this sample definition.
Returns
Nothing
setEnabled(enabled)
Description
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Sets sample definition enabled state.
Syntax
setEnabled(enabled)
Parameters
Boolean enabled - Set to True if the sample definition is to be enabled.
Returns
Nothing
setInterval(interval)
Description
Sets the default interval for automatically scheduled samples. Allowed locations that
belong to this sample definition are initialized with this default interval. The units are
defined by the Interval type defined for this sample definition.
Syntax
Parameters
Double interval - The interval to be set for the specified samples.
Returns
Nothing
setIntervalType(intervalType)
Description
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Sets the default interval type for automatically scheduled samples. Allowed locations that
belong to this sample definition are initialized with this default interval type. The return
value must match those configured on the Quality tab for the enterprise in the Sample
Interval list.
Syntax
Parameters
String intervalType - The interval type to be set for the specified samples.
Returns
Nothing
setMeasurementCount(measurementCount)
Description
Sets this number of measurement to be used when creating samples based on the sample
definition.
Syntax
setMeasurementCount(count)
Parameters
Integer measurementCount - The number of measurements associated with this sample
definition.
Returns
Nothing
setName(name)
Description
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Sets a name for this sample definition.
It is recommended that once samples have been created using a specific name, it
should not be changed.
Syntax
setName(name)
Parameters
String name - Name to be set to the sample definition.
Returns
Nothing
setOverdueMin(overdueMin)
Description
Sets the default overdue minutes setting for this sample definition. Allowed locations that
belong to this sample definition are initialized with this default setting. The value represents
the number of minutes required after a sample is due until the sample is considered
overdue.
Syntax
setOverdueMin(overdueMin)
Parameters
double overdueMin - The value represents the number of minutes required after a sample
Returns
Nothing
Attribute properties:
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addAttribute(attribute)
Description
Adds a new attribute defined in the attribute parameter.
Syntax
addAttribute(attribute)
Parameters
SampleDefinitionAttribute attribute - The attribute to be added to the sample definition.
Returns
String result - Any error messages are returned, otherwise an empty string is returned.
attributeExists(attribute)
Description
Returns true if the attribute specified in the parameter already exists for this sample
definition. True will also be returned for disabled attributes.
Syntax
attributeExists(attribute)
Parameters
SampleDefinitionAttribute attribute - The attribute to check the existence for.
Returns
boolean True if the specified attribute exists and False otherwise.
clearAttributes()
Description
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All attributes contained in this sample definition are removed. Instead of the attributes
being permanently removed, thier enabled flag is set to false.
Syntax
clearAttributes()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
getAllAttribute()
Description
Returns a list of all attributes associated with this sample definition. This function will return
enabled and disabled attributes.
Syntax
getAllAttributes()
Parameters
None
Returns
A list of SampleDefinitionAttribute Objects for this sample definition.
getAttribute(id)
Description
Returns the attribute specified by the id parameter.
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Syntax
getAttribute(id)
Parameters
Integer id - The identifier of the sample definition to return for.
Returns
SampleDefinitionAttribute - The sample definition attribute object specified by the id
parameter.
getAttribute(name)
Description
Returns the attribute with the same name as the name parameter.
Syntax
getAttribute(name)
Parameters
String name - Name of the attribute to be returned for.
Returns
SampleDefinitionAttribute - The attribute specified by the name parameter.
getEnabledAttributes()
Description
Returns a list of all attributes associated with this sample definition. This function will return
only enabled attributes.
Syntax
getEnabledAttribute()
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Parameters
None
Returns
List < SampleDefinitionAttribute > - A list of all attributes for this sample definition.
removeAttribute(attribute)
Description
Removes the attribute defined in the attribute parameter. Instead of attributes being
permanently removed, their enabled flag is set to false. Any error messages are returned,
otherwise an empty string is returned.
Syntax
removeAttribute(attribute)
Parameters
SampleDefinitionAttribute attribute - The attribute to be removed from this sample
definition.
Returns
String result - If the attribute is successfully removed, then a message "Attribute not found"
will be returned.
removeAttribute(index)
Description
Removes the attribute defined in the index parameter. Instead of attributes being
permanently removed, thier enabled flag is set to false. Any error messages are returned,
Syntax
removeAttribute(index)
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Parameters
int index - The index of the attribute to be removed from this sample definition.
Returns
will be returned.
removeAttribute(name)
Description
Removes the attribute defined in the name parameter. Instead of attributes being
permanently removed, thier enabled flag is set to false. Any error messages are returned,
Syntax
removeAttribute(name)
Parameters
String name - The name of the attribute to be removed from this sample definition.
Returns
will be returned.
Allowed location properties:
addAllowedLocation(location)
Description
Adds a new allowed location defined in the location parameter. By adding an allowed
location to this sample definition, this type of sample will appear as an option for the
location and the real time location will be saved along with associated samples. For
example, shift, product code, ref No and additional factor information is saved along with
the sample data.
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Syntax
addAllowedLocation(location)
Parameters
SampleDefinitionLocation location - The location to be added to this sample definition.
Returns
allowedLocationExists(location)
Description
Returns true if the allowed location specified in the parameter already exists for this sample
definition. True will also be returned for allowed locations that have been removed, but not
committed by saving the sample definition.
Syntax
allowedLocationExists(location)
Parameters
SampleDefinitionLocation location - The location to check the existence for.
Returns
B oolean True if the location exist and False otherwise.
clearAllowedLocations()
Description
All allowed locations contained in this sample definition are removed. Allowed locations are
permanently removed but can be added back. SPC data is not lost and will appear in the
control charts and analysis.
Syntax
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clearAllowedLocations()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
getAllAllowedLocations(includeRemoved)
Description
Returns a list of all allowed locations associated with this sample definition. If the
includeRemoved parameter is true, the results will include removed allowed locations that
have not been committed by saving the sample definition.
Syntax
Parameters
Boolean includeRemoved - Set it to True if the results should include the removed
locations and False otherwise.
Returns
List of Sample Definition Location - A list of all the locations associated with this sample
definition is returned.
getAllowedLocation(name)
Description
Returns the allowed location with the same name as the name parameter.
Syntax
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getAllowedLocation(name)
Parameters
String name - The name of the location to return for.
Returns
SampleDefinitionLocation - The sample definition location object specified by the name
parameter.
removeAllowedLocation(index)
Description
Removes the allowed location defined by the index parameter. Allowed locations are
Syntax
removeAllowedLocation(index)
Parameters
int index - The index of location to be removed for.
Returns
removeAllowedLocation(location)
Description
Removes the allowed location defined in the location parameter. Allowed locations are
Syntax
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removeAllowedLocation(location)
Parameters
SampleDefinitionLocation location - The location to be removed from this sample definition.
Returns
removeAllowedLocation(locationName)
Description
Removes the allowed location defined by the name parameter. Allowed locations are
Syntax
removeAllowedLocation(locationName)
Parameters
String locationName - The name of location to be removed for.
Returns
Control limit properties:
addControlLimit(controlLimit)
Description
Adds a new control limit defined in the controlLimit parameter. By adding a control limit to
this sample definition, it will show as an option in the control charts and may also be used
when evaluating signals. The controlLimit parameter must be a valid control limit that
appears in the enterprise production item. Any error messages are returned, otherwise an
empty string is returned.
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Syntax
addControlLimit ( controlLimit )
Parameters
SampleDefinitionControlLimit controlLimit - The control limit to be added.
Returns
String controlLimit - Sample control limit with the same name or ID already exists.
clearControlLimits()
Description
All control limits contained in this sample definition are removed.
Syntax
clearControlLimits()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
controlLimitExists(controlLimit)
Description
Returns true if the control limit specified in the parameter already exists for this sample
definition.
Syntax
controlLimitExists(controlLimit)
Parameters
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SampleDefinitionControlLimit contolLimit - The control limit to check for existence.

Returns
True, if the specified control limit exist.
Description
Returns a list of all allowed locations associated with this sample definition. If the
includeRemoved parameter is true the results will include removed allowed locations that
have not been committed by saving the sample definition.
Syntax
Parameters
boolean includeRemoved - True if the allowed locations that has been removed to be
included.
Returns
A list of all allowed locations associated with the sample definition.
getAllControlLimits()
Description
Returns all control limits that have been selected for this sample definition.
Syntax
getAllControlLimits()
Parameters
None
Returns
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A list of all control limits for the sample definition.
getControlLimit(name)
Description
Returns the control limit that has the same name as the name parameter.
Syntax
getControlLimit(name)
Parameters
String name - Name of the control limit.
Returns
SampleDefinitionControlLimit control limit - The control limit with the specified name.
removeControlLimit(controlLimit)
Description
Removes the control limit defined in the controlLimit parameter.
Syntax
removeControlLimit ( controlLimit )
Parameters
SampleDefinitionControlLimit controlLimit - The control limit to be removed.
Returns
Any error messages are returned, otherwise an empty string is returned.
removeControlLimit(controlLimitName)
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Description
Removes the control limit defined in the controlLimitName parameter.
Syntax
removeControlLimit (controlLimitName)
Parameters
String controlLimitName - Name of the control limit to be removed.
Returns
removeControlLimit(index)
Description
Removes the control limit defined in the index parameter.
Syntax
removeControlLimit ( index )
Parameters
int index - The index of the control limit to remove for.
Returns
Signal properties:
addSignal(signal)
Description
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Adds a new signal defined in the signal parameter. By adding a signal to this sample
definition, it will show as an option in the control charts and may also be automatically
evaluated. The signal parameter must be a valid signal that appears in the enterprise
production item.
Syntax
addSignal(signal)
Parameters
SampleDefinitionSignal signal - The new signal to be added.
Returns
clearSignals()
Description
All signals contained in this sample definition are removed.
Syntax
clearSignals()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
getAllSignals()
Description
Return all signals that have been selected for this sample definition.
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Syntax
getAllSignals()
Parameters
None
Returns
A List of all signals for the sample definition.
getSignal(name)
Description
Returns the signal that has the same name as the name parameter.
Syntax
getSignal(name)
Parameters
String name - The name of the signal to be returned for.
Returns
SampleDefinitionSignal - The sample definition signal object specified by the name
parameter.
removeSignal(index)
Description
Removes the signal defined in the index parameter.
Syntax
removeSignal(index)
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Parameters
int index - The index of the signal to be removed.
Returns
removeSignal(signal)
Description
Removes the signal defined in the signal parameter.
Syntax
removeSignal(signal)
Parameters
SampleDefinitionSignal signal - The signal to be removed.
Returns
removeSignal(signalName)
Description
Removes the signal defined in the signalName parameter.
Syntax
removeSignal(signalName)
Parameters
int signalName - The name of the signal to be removed.
Returns
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signalExists(signal)
Description
Returns true if the signal specified in the parameter already exists for this sample
definition.
Syntax
signalExists(signal)
Parameters
SampleDefinitionSignal signal - The signal to check the existence for.
Returns
True, if there exist the specified signal.
Sample Definition Attribute

The sample definition attribute object holds all of the information defining an attribute used in
samples. A sample definition attribute specifies the name, data type, default value and more for
a single attribute that resides in a sample definition.
Properties:
getDatatype()
Description
Returns the attribute data type for this attribute. See Attribute Data Type for more
information.
Syntax
getDatatype()
Parameters
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None
Returns
AttributeDataType - The attribute data type object for this sample definition attribute.
getDefaultValue()
Description
Returns the default value for this attribute. If this optional default value exists, the sample’s
measurement values associated with this attribute are automatically set to this value when
a sample is created.
Syntax
getDefaultValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object defaultValue - The value associated with this sample definition attribute. Object type
is dependent upon the attribute type for this specific attribute. See Attribute Data Type for
more information
getDescription()
Description
Returns the description of this attribute.
Syntax
getDescription()
Parameters
None
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Returns
String description - The description for this sample definition attribute.
getEnabled()
Description
Returns true if this attribute is enabled. If an attribute is disabled, it will not appear during
sample entry. Based on the value of the included disabled attributes property on the SPC
Selector component, disabled attributes will not show on the control charts.
Syntax
getEnabled()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this attribute is enabled.
getFormat()
Description
Returns the format for this attribute. The format is used to verify formatting values on the
control charts and that entered data is correctly formatted. See Attribute Data Type for
more information.
Syntax
getFormat()
Parameters
None
Returns
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String format - The format defined for this sample definition attribute.
getId()
Description
Returns the database created ID for this attribute.
Syntax
getId()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer id - The identifier for the specified attribute.
getMaxValue()
Description
Sets the maximum value for this attribute. If this optional maximum value exists, the
sample’s measurement values associated with this attribute are required to be less than or
equal to this value.
Syntax
getMaxValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object maxValue - The maximum value set for this attribute. Object type is dependent
upon the attribute type for this specific attribute. See Attribute Data Type for more
information
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Description
Gets the measurement count associated with this sample definition attribute.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
int measurementCount - The measurement count associated with this sample definition
attribute.
getMinValue()
Description
Returns the minimum value for this attribute. If this optional minimum value exists, the
sample’s measurement values associated with this attribute are required to be greater than
or equal to this value.
Syntax
getMinValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object minValue - The minimum value set for this attribute. Object type is dependent upon
the attribute type for this specific attribute. See Attribute Data Type for more information
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getName()
Description
Returns the name of this attribute.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - Name of this sample definition attribute.
getNew()
Description
Returns a new sample definition attribute instance.
Syntax
getNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
SampleDefinitionAttribute - The newly created sample attribute object.
getParent()
Description
Returns the sample definition that this attribute is a child of.
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Syntax
getParent()
Parameters
None
Returns
SampleDefinition - The sample definition object that is a parent of this attribute.
getRequired()
Description
Returns true if this attribute is required while entering samples. If an attribute is required, a
value must be entered before the sample will be saved.
Syntax
getRequired()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this attribute is required.
getWeight()
Description
Returns the weight for this attribute.
Syntax
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getWeight()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double weight - The quantity for this attribute.
isModified()
Description
Returns true if this attribute definition has been modified.
Syntax
isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this attribute definition has been modified.
isNew()
Description
Returns true if this attribute definition is new.
Syntax
isNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
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True, if this attribute definition is new.
setDatatype(dataType)
Description
Sets this attribute’s data type. See Attribute Data Type for more information.
Syntax
setDatatype(dataType)
Parameters
AttributeDataType dataType - The data type that is to be set for this sample definition
attribute.
Returns
Nothing
Description
Sets the description of this attribute.
Syntax
Parameters
String description - The description to be set for this sample definition attribute.
Returns
Nothing
setEnabled(enabled)
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Description
Sets sample definition enabled state.
Syntax
setEnabled(enabled)
Parameters
boolean enabled - Set this to True if the sample definition is to be enabled and False
otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
setFormat(format)
Description
Sets this attribute’s format. The format is used to verify formatting values on the control
charts and that entered data is correctly formatted.
Syntax
setFormat(format)
Parameters
String format - The format to set the sample definition attribute for.
Returns
Nothing
setDefaultValue(defaultValue)
Description
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Sets the default value for this attribute. If this optional default value exists, the sample’s
measurement values associated with this attribute are automatically set to this value when
a sample is created.
Syntax
setDefaultValue(defaultValue)
Parameters
Object defaultValue - The value stored with this sample definition attribute. Object type is
dependent upon the attribute type for this specific attribute. See Attribute Data Type for
more information. Use None to clear this value.
Returns
Nothing
setMaxValue(maxValue)
Description
Sets the maximum value for this attribute. If this optional maximum value exists, the
sample’s measurement values associated with this attribute are required to be less than or
Syntax
Parameters
Object maxValue - The maximum value to set the attribute for. Object type is dependent
information. Use None to clear this value.
Returns
Nothing
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Info
An attribute cannot be set to have a larger measurement count than its definition.
Description
Sets this number of measurement to be used when creating samples based on the sample
definition attribute.
Syntax
Parameters
int measurementCount - The measurement count to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setMinValue(minValue)
Description
Sets the minimum value for this attribute. If this optional minimum value exists, the sample’
s measurement values associated with this attribute are required to be greater than or
Syntax
Parameters
Object minValue - The minimum value to set the attribute for. Object type is dependent
information. Use None to clear this value.
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Returns
Nothing
setName(name)
Description
Sets the name used for this attribute.
It is recommended that once samples have been created using this name, it should
not be changed.
Syntax
setName(name)
Parameters
String name - Name to be set for this sample definition attribute.
Returns
Nothing
setRequired(enabled)
Description
Sets this attribute required state. If an attribute is required, a value must be entered before
the sample will be saved.
Syntax
setRequired(enabled)
Parameters
boolean enabled - Set this to True if an attribute is required and False otherwise.
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Returns
Nothing
setWeight(weight)
Description
Sets the quantity for this attribute.
Syntax
setWeight(weight)
Parameters
Double weight - The quantity to set the definition attribute for.
Returns
Nothing
Format Strings
Format strings are used by the getFormat() and setFormat() methods. They consist of one or
more of the characters shown in the table below. For example: the format string ##.0 will round
to show one decimal place. Search java DecimalFormat for more information.
Symbol Description
0 A digit. absent digits show as zero
# A digit, zero shows as absent
. Placeholder for decimal separator
, Placeholder for grouping separator
E Separates mantissa and exponent for exponential formats
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; Separates formats
- Default negative prefix
% Multiply by 100 and show as percentage
? Multiply by 1000 and show as per mille
¤ Currency sign; replaced by currency symbol; if doubled, replaced by international

currency symbol; if present in a pattern, the monetary decimal separator is used
instead of the decimal separator
X Any other characters can be used in the prefix or suffix
' Used to quote special characters in a prefix or suffix
Value Pattern Output
123456.789 ###,###.### 123,456.789
123456.789 ###.## 123456.79
123.78 000000.000 000123.780
12345.67 $###,###.### $12,345.67
12345.67 \u00A5###,###.### ¥12,345.67
Sample Definition Control Limit

The sample definition control limit object holds all of the information defining a control limit that
is applied to a sample definition. Be sure not to confuse a control limit defined in the Ignition
designer with the sample definition control limit object. The sample definition control limit object
connects a control limit defined in the Ignition designer with a sample definition.
Once a control limit is associated with a sample definition, it will appear as an option in the SPC
Selector and can appear on control charts. It will also be included during automatic signal
evaluations that require the control limit.
Properties:
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Properties:
getEnabled()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition control limit is enabled. If disabled, it will not show as
an option on the control charts.
Syntax
getEnabled()
Parameters
None
Returns
True if this sample definition control limit is enabled.
getGroup()
Description
Syntax
getGroup()
Parameters
None
Returns
String
getId()
Description
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Returns the database created ID for this sample definition control limit.
Syntax
getId()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer id - The identifier for this sample definition control limit.
getKind()
Description
Returns the kind of control limit. There are different types of control limits and calculations
for each type of chart category and this property makes this association between the two.
Syntax
getKind()
Parameters
None
Returns
ControlLimitKindTypes kind - The type of this control limit.
getKindAsInt()
Description
Syntax
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getKindAsInt()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer
getName()
Description
Returns the name of this control limit as defined in the Ignition designer.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of this control limit.
getParent()
Description
Returns the sample definition that this control limit is a child of.
Syntax
getParent()
Parameters
None
Returns
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SampleDefinition
isModified()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition control limit has been modified.
Syntax
isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
True if this sample definition control limit has been modified.
isNew()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition control limit is new.
Syntax
isNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this sample definition control limit is new.
resetModified()
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Description
This script function will undo the modifications done.
Syntax
resetModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
setEnabled(enabled)
Description
Sets this sample definition control limit enabled state. If disabled, it will not show as an
option on the control charts.
Syntax
setEnabled(enabled)
Parameters
boolean enabled
Returns
Nothing
setGroup(group)
Description
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Syntax
setGroup(group)
Parameters
String group
Returns
Nothing
setKind(kind)
Description
Sets the kind of control limit. There are different types of control limits and calculations for
each type of chart category and this property makes this association between the two.
Syntax
setKind(kind)
Parameters
ControlLimitKindTypes kind - The type of this control limit.
Returns
Nothing
setKind(ordinal)
Description
Set the kind of control limit based on a ControlLimitKindTypes ordinal value. There are
different types of control limits and calculations for each type of chart category and this
property makes this association between the two.
Syntax
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setKind(ordinal)
Parameters
int ordinal
Returns
Nothing
setName(name)
Description
Sets the name of this control limit as defined in the Ignition designer.
Syntax
setName(name)
Parameters
String name - The name of this control limit.
Returns
Nothing
setParent(parent)
Description
Syntax
setParent(parent)
Parameters
SampleDefinition parent
Returns
Nothing
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Sample Definition Location

The sample definition location object holds all of the information defining a location that
samples are taken from. A sample definition location may specify the interval to schedule
samples and various due time values. Be sure not to confuse a production location with the
sample definition location object. The sample definition location object defines a production
location that samples for a sample definition can be taken from.
When using the term Location within the SPC module, it refers to a virtual location where actual
samples are taken. For example, if a sample bottle is taken from packaging line 1 and is tested
in the lab for color, then the location is packaging line 1. In addition to the lab taking samples
from this location, the operator can take samples to test labels. The tag property is used to
define the ownership of who is responsible to take a sample.
Properties:
getAutoApprove()
Description
Returns the auto approve setting for this location.
Syntax
getAutoApprove()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true, samples will be automatically approved when they are recorded. If false, they have
to be manually approved.
getComingDueMin()
Description
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Returns the coming due minutes setting for this location. The value represents the number
of minutes required before a sample is due until the sample is considered coming due. For
automatically scheduled samples, they are created prior to actual due time by the number
of minutes of this setting.
Syntax
getComingDueMin()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double comingDueMin - The coming due in minutes for this sample definition location.
getDuration()
Description
Returns the number of minutes needed to take a sample for this location.
Syntax
getDuration()
Parameters
None
Returns
double duration - Time duration in minutes to take the sample at this specified location.
getEnabled()
Description
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Returns true if this sample definition location is enabled. If disabled, samples will not be
automatically scheduled or appear in sample definition selection lists for the production
location.
Syntax
getEnabled()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this sample definition location is enabled.
getId()
Description
Returns the database created ID for this sample definition location.
Info
This is not the same as the production location ID.
Syntax
getId()
Parameters
None
Returns
int id - The ID for this sample definition location.
getInterval()
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Description
Returns the interval for automatically scheduling samples for this location. The units are
Syntax
getInterval()
Parameters
None
Returns
double interval
getIntervalType()
Description
Returns the interval type for automatically scheduling samples for this location. The return
value must match those configured on the Quality tab for the enterprise in the Sample
Interval list.
Syntax
getIntervalType()
Parameters
None
Returns
String intervalType
getLocationID()
Description
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Returns the database created ID for the production location that this sample definition
location is associated with.
Info
This is the same as the production location ID.
Syntax
getLocationID()
Parameters
None
Returns
int locationID - An integer value representing the ID for the location.
getName()
Description
Returns the name of the production location associated with this sample definition location.
This name also appears as the name for this sample definition location.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - Name of the sample definition location.
getNew(locationID, name)
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Description
Returns a new sample definition location instance for the production location specified by
the locationID parameter. The new instance name is specified by the name parameter.
Syntax
getNew(locationID, name)
Parameters
String name - Name of the new sample definition location.
Returns
The newly created SampleDefinitionLocation object for the specified production location.
getOverdueMin()
Description
Returns the overdue minutes setting for this location. The value represents the number of
minutes required before a sample is due until the sample is considered overdue.
Syntax
getOverdueMin()
Parameters
None
Returns
Overdue in minutes for this sample definition location.
getParent()
Description
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Returns the sample definition that this location is a child of.
Syntax
getParent()
Parameters
None
Returns
SampleDefinition parent - Sample definition object which is the parent to this location.
getTag()
Description
Returns the tag setting for this location.
Syntax
getTag()
Parameters
None
Returns
The tag for this sample definition location.
isModified()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition has been modified.
Syntax
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isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this sample definition has been modified.
isNew()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition is new.
Syntax
isNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this sample definition is new.
Description
Sets the auto approve setting for this location. If true, samples will be automatically
approved when they are recorded. If false, they have to be manually approved.
Syntax
Parameters
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boolean autoApprove - True if the sample should be automatically approved, False

otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Description
Sets the coming due minutes setting for this location. The value represents the number of
minutes required before a sample is due until the sample is considered coming due. For
automatically scheduled samples, they are created prior to actual due time by the number
of minutes of this setting.
Syntax
Parameters
double comingDueMin - The coming due in minutes for this sample definition location.
Returns
Nothing
setDuration(duration)
Description
Sets the number of minutes needed to take a sample for this location.
Syntax
setDuration(duration)
Parameters
double duration - Time duration in minutes to take the sample at this specified location.
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Returns
Nothing
setEnabled(enabled)
Description
Sets sample definition location enabled state. If disabled, samples will not be automatically
scheduled or appear in sample definition selection lists for the production location.
Syntax
setEnabled(enabled)
Parameters
boolean enabled - True if the sample should be automatically scheduled, False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Description
Sets the interval for automatically scheduling samples for this location. The units are
Syntax
Parameters
double interval
Returns
Nothing
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Description
Sets the interval type for automatically scheduling samples for this location. The
intervalType value must match those configured on the Quality tab for the enterprise in the
Sample Interval list.
Syntax
Parameters
String intervalType
Returns
Nothing
setLocationID(locationID)
Description
Info
This is the same as the production location ID.
Syntax
setLocationID(locationID)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
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setOverdueMin(overdueMinutes)
Description
Sets the overdue minutes setting for this location. The value represents the number of
minutes required before a sample is due until the sample is considered overdue.
Syntax
setOverdueMin(overdueMinutes)
Parameters
double overdueMinutes
Returns
Nothing
setParent(parent)
Description
Syntax
setParent(parent)
Parameters
SampleDefinition parent - Sample definition object which is the parent to this location.
Returns
Nothing
setTag(tag)
Description
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Sets the tag setting for this location. The tag is used to assign ownership of who is
responsible to take samples. For example, set to “Lab" if the lab is responsible or
“Operator” if the operator is responsible.
Syntax
setTag(tag)
Parameters
String tag - Name of the tag to be set.
Returns
Nothing
Sample Definition Signal

The sample definition signal object holds all of the information defining a signal that will be
applied to a sample definition. Be sure not to confuse a signal defined in the Ignition designer
with the sample definition signal object. The sample definition signal object connects a signal
defined in the Ignition designer with a sample definition.
If a signal is associated with a sample definition, it will appear as an option in the SPC Selector
and can appear on control charts. It will also be included during automatic signal evaluations.
Properties:
getEnabled()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition signal is enabled. If disabled, it will not show as an
option on the control charts.
Syntax
getEnabled()
Parameters
None
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Returns
True, if this sample definition signal is enabled.
getId()
Description
Returns the database created ID for this sample definition signal.
Syntax
getId()
Parameters
None
Returns
int id - Integer value representing the id of this sample definition signal.
getKind()
Description
Returns the the kind of signal. There are different types of signals and calculations for each
type of chart category and this property makes this association between the two.
Syntax
getKind()
Parameters
None
Returns
SignalKindTypes
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getName()
Description
Returns the name of this signal as defined in the Ignition designer.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name
getParent()
Description
Returns the sample definition that this signal is a child of.
Syntax
getParent()
Parameters
None
Returns
SampleDefinition
isModified()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition signal has been modified.
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Syntax
isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this sample definition signal is modified.
isNew()
Description
Returns true if this sample definition signal is new.
Syntax
isNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this sample definition signal is new.
setEnabled(enabled)
Description
Sets this sample definition signal enabled state. If disabled, it will not show as an option on
the control charts.
Syntax
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setEnabled(enabled)
Parameters
boolean enabled
Returns
Nothing
setKind(kind)
Description
Sets the kind of signal. There are different types of signals and calculations for each type
of chart category and this property makes this association between the two.
Syntax
setKind(kind)
Parameters
SignalKindTypes kind
Returns
Nothing
setKind(ordinal)
Description
Sets the kind of signal based on a SignalKindTypesordinal value. There are different types
of signals and calculations for each type of chart category and this property makes this
association between the two.
Syntax
setKind(ordinal)
Parameters
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int ordinal
Returns
Nothing
setName(name)
Description
Sets the name of this signal as defined in the Ignition designer.
Syntax
setName(name)
Parameters
String name
Returns
Nothing
Sample States
This object contains the state of the sample. Various states are unknown, overdue, due,
coming due, waiting approval, approved and excluded. The default integer corresponding to
these states are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 respectively.
addState(state)
Description
Adds a state.
Syntax
addState(state)
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Parameters
Integer state - The integer representing state of the sample to add.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
getState()
Description
Returns the integer corresponding to state of this sample.
Syntax
getState()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer state - The integer representing the state of sample.
Scope
All
hasState()
Description
Checks the existence of the given state.
Syntax
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hasState()
Parameters
Integer state - The state of the sample.
Returns
boolean state - True if there exist the sample represented by the given parameter.
Scope
All
removeState(state)
Description
Removes a state.
Syntax
removeState(state)
Parameters
Integer state - The integer representing state of the sample to remove.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Properties:
Description
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Syntax
Parameters
String description - Description of the signal auto evaluated period type to return for.
Returns
SignalAutoEvaluatePeriodTypes
Description
Syntax
Parameters
String name - Name of the signal auto evaluated period type to return for.
Returns
intToType(ordinal)
Description
Returns the SignalAutoEvaluatePeriodTypes object for the ordinal value specified.
Syntax
intToType(ordinal)
Parameters
int ordinal - Integer indicating position of the period type.
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Returns
Signal Event
The event is created to get a signal information.
getCalcValues()
Description
Returns the value information of the signal.
Syntax
getCalcValues()
Parameters
None
Returns
SPCCalcValueCollection calcValues - The value of the signal.
Scope
All
getData()
Description
Gets the SPC data.
Syntax
getData()
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Parameters
None
Returns
AnalysisDataset data - The SPC data associated with the signal.
Scope
All
getSampleSize()
Description
Returns the sample size.
Syntax
getSampleSize()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer sampleSize - The size of the sample.
Scope
All
getSignalName()
Description
Returns the signal name.
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Syntax
getSignalName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String signalName - The name of the signal.
Scope
All
Signal Kind Types

The signal kind type object contains the available types that a signal can be:

XBAR
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SBAR
INDIVIDUAL
MEDIAN
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NP
U
C
HISTOGRAM
PARETO
MR
Properties:
getCategory()
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Description
Syntax
getCategory()
Parameters
None
Returns
SPCCategoryTypes - The category object for the signal kind is returned.
Scope
All
getDataFormat()
Description
Syntax
getDataFormat()
Parameters
None
Returns
SPCDataFormat
Scope
All
getText()
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Description
Returns the user friendly localized text for the signal kind.
Syntax
getText()
Parameters
None
Returns
String text - The localized text for the corresponding signal kind.
Scope
All
Description
Syntax
Parameters
String description - Description of the signal kind type to get the type for.
Returns
SignalKindTypes type - Type of signal kind specified by the description parameter.
Scope
All
Description
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Returns the signal kind type object for the name value specified.
Syntax
Parameters
String name - Name of the signal kind type.
Returns
SignalKindTypes type - Type of signal kind specified by the name parameter.
Scope
All
intToType(ordinal)
Description
Returns the signal kind type object for the ordinal value specified.
Syntax
intToType(ordinal)
Parameters
int ordinal - Integer indicating position of the signal kind object.
Returns
SignalKindTypes type - The signal kind type object for the ordinal specified.
Scope
All
isUserSelectable()
Description
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Returns true if the signal kind can be selected by the user.
Syntax
isUserSelectable()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the signal kind types can be selected by the user, False otherwise.
Scope
All
SPC Category Types

The SPC category type defines the possible types of charts currently supported by the SPC
module.

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Properties:
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Properties:
getShape()
Description
Returns the SPC chart shape type object for the name specified.
Syntax
getShape()
Parameters
None
Returns
Shape shape - The shape of the SPC chart.
Description
Returns the SPC chart shape type object for the description specified.
Syntax
Parameters
String description - The note to return the type for.
Returns
SPCChartShapeTypes type - The SPC chart shape type object specified by the parameter.
Description
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Returns the SPC chart shape type object for the name specified.
Syntax
Parameters
String name - The name to return the type for.
Returns
intToType(ordinal)
Description
Returns the SPC chart shape type object for the ordinal value specified.
Syntax
intToType(ordinal)
Parameters
int ordinal - Integer indicating position of the shape type.
Returns
isFilled()
Description
Boolean indicating if this chart shape is of filled type or not. The various filled types are
Diamond-filled, Dot-filled, Rectangle-filled.
Syntax
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isFilled()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean filled - True if this chart shape is of filled type and False otherwise.
Properties:
getDefName()
Description
Gets the name of this SPC definition.
Syntax
getDefName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String defName - The name of this SPC definition.
getDefUUID()
Description
Gets the uuid of this SPC definition.
Syntax
getDefUUID()
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Parameters
None
Returns
String defUUID - The unique identifier corresponding to this SPC definition.
getInspectedAttrCount()
Inspected Attribute Count

items inspected for a attribute samples. This attribute data type is recognized and
required by the p, np, c and u control charts.
Description
Gets the inspected attribute count associated with this SPC definition.
Syntax
getInspectedAttrCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer inspectedAttrCount - The number of inspected items with this SPC definition.
getMeasCount()
Description
Returns the measurement count for this definition.
Syntax
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getMeasCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer measCount - The measurement count for this SPC definition.
getNonconformingAttrCount()
Non Conforming Attribute Count

nonconforming items (defective items) for a attribute samples. This attribute data type
is recognized and required by the p and np control charts.
Description
Gets the non conforming attribute count for this SPC definition.
Syntax
getNonconformingAttrCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer nonconformingAttrCount - The number of non conforming items associated with
this SPC definition.
getNonconformityAttrCount()
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Non Conformity Attribute Count

Attribute can contain a counting number (1, 2, 3, 4, …) and represents the number of
nonconformities items that have (deformities) for a attribute samples. This attribute
data type is recognized and required by the c and u control charts.
Description
Gets the non conformity attribute count for this SPC definition.
Syntax
getNonconformityAttrCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer nonconformityAttrCount - The number of non conformities items associated with
this SPC definition.
isValid()
Description
Boolean indicating if this SPC definition is valid or not.
Syntax
isValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if this definition is valid and False otherwise.
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setDefUUID(defUUID)
Description
Sets the unique identifier for this SPC definition.
Syntax
setDefUUID(defUUID)
Parameters
String defUUID - The uuid for this SPC definition.
Returns
Nothing
setInspectedAttrCount(inspectedAttrCount)
Inspected Attribute Count

items inspected for a attribute samples. This attribute data type is recognized and
required by the p, np, c and u control charts.
Description
Sets the inspected attribute count for this SPC definition.
Syntax
setInspectedAttrCount(inspectedAttrCount)
Parameters
Integer inspectedAttrCount - The number of inspected items to set for.
Returns
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Nothing
setMeasCount(measCount)
Description
Sets the measurement count for this SPC definition.
Syntax
setMeasCount(measCount)
Parameters
Integer measCount - The measurement count to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setNonconformingAttrCount(nonconformingAttrCount)
Non Conforming Attribute Count

nonconforming items (defective items) for a attribute samples. This attribute data type
Description
Sets the non conforming attribute count for this SPC definition.
Syntax
setNonconformingAttrCount(nonconformingAttrCount)
Parameters
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Integer nonconformingAttrCount - The number of non conforming items to set for.

Returns
Nothing
setNonconformityAttrCount(nonconformityAttrCount)
Non Conformity Attribute Count

nonconformities items (defective items) for a attribute samples. This attribute data type
Description
Sets the non conformity attribute count for this SPC definition.
Syntax
setNonconformityAttrCount(nonconformityAttrCount)
Parameters
Integer nonconformityAttrCount - The number of non conformities items to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Properties:
createSettings(definitionName, attribute, filters, controlLimits, signals, dataFormatName)
Description
Create a new instance of a SPCSettings object based on the parameters.
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Syntax
createSettings(definitionName, attribute, filters, controlLimits, signals,

dataFormatName)
Parameters
String definitionName - The sample definition name for the new settings.
String attribute - The attribute name for the new settings.
String filters - The filters for the new settings. Multiple filter expressions can be separated
by commas.
String controlLimits - The control limits for the new settings. Multiple control limits can be
separated by commas.
String signals - The SPC rules (signals) for the new settings. Multiple SPC rules can be
String dataFormatName - The data format (control chart type) for the new settings.
Returns
A new instance of a SPCSettings object.
decodeFilters(filterList)
Description
Decode a list of SPC filter expressions into a java Map object. Each filter key can have
multiple filter values.
Syntax
decodeFilters(filterList)
Parameters
An instance of a java List object containing SPC filter expression strings. Example:
"Location=Enterprise\Site\Area\Quality Test Station 1,
Location=Enterprise\Site\Area\Quality Test Station 2, Product Code=DEF"
Returns
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An instance of a java Map. The map key is the filter name. For example, "Location" or
"Product Code". The value for the key contains a java List object containing all of the filter
values. For example, the key "Location" can have the filters values of "Quality Station 1"
and "Quality Station 2".
decodeList(input)
Description
Decode a string that can represent a SPC filter, control limits, SPC rules (signals), etc. into
a java List object. The input string will be parsed on wither the comma or pipe (|) character
and each parsed result will be added to the returned List object.
Syntax
decodeList(input)
Parameters
The string value to parse.
Returns
A java List object containing the parsed strings.
decodeParams(optionalParams)
Description
Decode a list of SPC parameters into a java Map object. Each parameter key can have
only one parameter value.
Syntax
decodeParams(optionalParams)
Parameters
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A string containing optional parameters separated by either the comma or pipe (|)
characters. Example: "PaddingBarCount=4,RowLimit=100,DataBarCount=7,
IncludeDisabledAttributes=true"
Returns
An instance of a java Map containing key value pairs.
encodeList(list)
Description
Encode the specified java List into a single string separated by the pipe (\) character.
Syntax
encodeList(list)
Parameters
An instance of a java List object containing string values.
Returns
A single string containing all of the items from the list.
formatDate(date)
Description
Returns a string for the specified date to is formatted correctly for a filter expression.
Syntax
formatDate()
Parameters
A Date object to format.
Returns
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A SPC settings formatted date string.
getAdditionalFactors()
Description
Gets the additional factors defined with this SPC settings.
Syntax
getAdditionalFactors()
Parameters
None
Returns
String additionalFactors - The additional factors defined with this SPC settings.
getAttribute()
Description
Returns the attribute for this settings.
Syntax
getAttribute()
Parameters
None
Returns
String attribute - The attribute associated with this SPC settings.
getControlLimits()
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Description
Returns the control limits for this SPC settings.
Syntax
getControlLimits()
Parameters
None
Returns
String controlLimits - The control limits associated with this setting.
getDataFormat()
Description
Returns the data format associated with this settings.
Syntax
getDataFormat()
Parameters
None
Returns
SPCDataFormat - The data format associated with this setting.
getDefinition()
Description
Gets the SPC definition.
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Syntax
getDefinition()
Parameters
None
Returns
SPCDefinition - The definition corresponding to this settings.
getErrorMessage()
Description
Returns an error message if any.
Syntax
getErrorMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
String message - Any error messages are returned, otherwise an empty string is returned.
getFilters()
Description
Gets the filters of the specified SPC settings.
Syntax
getFilters()
Parameters
None
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Returns
String filters - The filters associated with this SPC settings.
getId()
Description
Gets the identifier for this SPC setting.
Syntax
getId()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer id - The identifier for this setting.
getMeasurement()
Description
Gets the measurement.
Syntax
getMeasurement()
Parameters
None
Returns
String measurement - The measurement corresponding to this setting.
getNonconformingFilter()
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Description
Gets the non conforming filter for the setting.
Syntax
getNonconformingFilter()
Parameters
None
Returns
String nonconformingFilter - The non conforming filter for this setting.
getOptionalParams()
Description
Returns the optional parameters for this setting.
Syntax
getOptionalParams()
Parameters
None
Returns
String optionalParams - The optional parameters for this setting.
getSignals()
Description
Gets the signals associated with this settings.
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Syntax
getSignals()
Parameters
None
Returns
String signals - The signals associated with this settings.
hasError()
Description
Checks if there is any error in the settings.
Syntax
hasError()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if there is any error and False otherwise.
setAdditionalFactors(additionalFactors)
Description
Sets the additional factors for the SPC settings.
Syntax
setAdditionalFactors(additionalFactors)
Parameters
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String additionalFactors - The additional factors to set for.

Returns
Nothing
setAttribute(attribute)
Description
Sets the attribute for this setting.
Syntax
setAttribute(attribute)
Parameters
String attribute - The attribute to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setControlLimits(controlLimits)
Description
Sets the control limits for this SPC setting.
Syntax
setControlLimits(controlLimits)
Parameters
String controlLimits - The control limits to set for.
Returns
Nothing
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setDataFormat(dataFormat)
Description
Sets the data format for this SPC setting.
Syntax
setDataFormat(dataFormat)
Parameters
SPCDataFormat - The data format to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setDefinition(definition)
Description
Sets the SPC definition.
Syntax
Parameters
SPCDefinition - The definition to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setErrorMessage(errorMessage)
Description
Sets the error message for this SPC setting.
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Syntax
setErrorMessage(errorMessage)
Parameters
String errorMessage - The error message to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setFilters(filters)
Description
Sets the filters for this SPC setting.
Syntax
setFilters(filters)
Parameters
String filters - The filters to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setId(id)
Description
Sets the id for this setting.
Syntax
setId(id)
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Parameters
Integer id - The id to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setMeasurement(measurement)
Description
Sets the measurement for the SPC setting.
Syntax
setMeasurement(measurement)
Parameters
String measurement - The measurement to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setNonconformingFilter(filter)
Description
Sets the non conforming filter for the settings.
Syntax
setNonconformingFilter(filter)
Parameters
String nonconformingFilter - The filter to set for.
Returns
Nothing
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setOptionalParams(optionalParams)
Description
Sets the optional parameters for this SPC settings.
Syntax
setOptionalParams(optionalParams)
Parameters
String optionalParams - The optional parameters to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setParetoFilter(paretoFilter)
Description
Sets the pareto filter for this SPC settings.
Syntax
setParetoFilter(paretoFilter)
Parameters
String paretoFilter - The filter to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setSignals(signals)
Description
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Set signals for this SPC setting.
Syntax
setSignals(signals)
Parameters
String signals - Signals to set for.
Returns
Nothing
SPC Object Events

The SPC module can capture sample data in a number of different ways...
Tags can be configured to automatically capture sample data by using the Automatic
Tag Sample Collector.
Sample definitions can be created in a Sample Definitions screen that uses the quality
components that allows the manual entry of sample values.
Scripting can be employed to create samples.
However samples are introduced, the SPC engine will perform the necessary calculations
based on the Control Limits, Out of Control Signals and Misc. Calculations that have been
defined and enabled for that sample.
The SPC Engine will generate an event when a sample point is received and a calculation is
performed. Custom scripting can be added to the default calculation event script.
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The SPC events can be viewed in the quality tab of the production model in designer at the
enterprise level.Whenever an event is fired, a Calculation Kind Types object is passed to the
event. You can use this object to get information about the event and the object. SPC object
events also allows user to add custom scripts and events in the same way as the MES object
events. For more information custom scripting read the Object events section.
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Miscellaneous Calculations Event
Event Description
Anderson-Darling The event is created to calculate an Anderson-Darling test.
Control Limit The event is created to calculate a control limit value.
Interval The event is created to execute the auto scheduling of

samples.
Parts Per Million The event is created to calculate Parts Per Million (PPM).
Process Capability The event is created to calculate a process capability.
Process Capability & Process The event is created to calculate a process capability and a
Performance process performance.
Process Performance The event is created to calculate a process performance.
Signal Event The event is created to get a signal information.
References
system.quality.sample.data.executeMiscCalculation
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Advanced SPC Events

The advanced SPC events can be viewed in the advanced tab of the production model in
designer at the location level. The following events can be used to change the default handling
of samples and signals.
Before Sample Update Event
After Sample Update Event
Sample Approval Updated Event
Sample Coming Due Event
Sample Due Event
Sample Overdue Event
Sample Waiting Approval Event
Signals Evaluated Event
Signal Out of Control Event
Signal In Control Event
Production Location Events

The following events are by location, which allows for the changing of default handling samples
and detection of out of control signals by individual location. Individual handling based on the
sample or other criteria, must be done in the script.
In situations where the default handling does not fit the production environment requirements,
these events are flexible enough to allow a method to implement exactly what is needed.
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After Sample Update Event

After a new sample is added or an existing sample is updated to the database, any script in this
event is run. This includes samples that have been scheduled with no measurement data. It is
provided to allow for the performance of other actions when sample information changes.
Event properties:
getSample()
Description
Returns the new or updated sample. (See Sample section for more information).
Syntax
getSample()
Parameters
None
Returns
Sample sample - The new or updated sample.
Code Example
#Add 1 to an unrelated SQLTag value

val = system.tag.getTagValue('[Default]Quality\Test\After Sample
Updated')
val = val + 1
system.tag.writeToTag('[Default]Quality\Test\After Sample Updated'
, val, 1)
Before Sample Update Event

Before a new sample is added or an existing sample is updated to the database, any script in
this event is run. This includes samples that have been scheduled with no measurement data.
It is provided to allow for the addition of more information, performing other actions or
preventing the saving of the sample.
Event properties:
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getSample()
Description
Returns the new or updated sample. (See Sample section for more information).
Syntax
getSample()
Parameters
None
Returns
Sample sample - The new or updated sample.
setCancelUpdate(cancelUpdate)
Description
Used to prevent the sample from being added or updated.
Syntax
setCancelUpdate(cancelUpdate)
Parameters
boolean cancelUpdate - The default is false, meaning the sample will be added or updated.
It is provided to override the default adding or updating of samples and should be used
with caution.
Returns
Nothing
isCancelUpdate(cancelUpdate)
Description
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Returns the current state of the cancel update flag.
Syntax
isCancelUpdate()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean cancelUpdate - True, if the current state of the cancel update flag is true and False
otherwise.
Code Example

val = system.tag.getTagValue('[Default]Quality\Test\Before Sample
Updated')
val = val + 1
system.tag.writeToTag('[Default]Quality\Test\Before Sample
Updated', val, 1)
#Get the sample from the event

sample = event.getSample()
#Access the additional factors from the sample

addlFactors = sample.getAllAddlFactors()
if len(addlFactors) > 0:
print "%d additional factors exist." % (len(addlFactors))
print "val = %d, sampleUUID = %s" % (val, sample.getSampleUUID())
Control Limit Result

getLimitName()
Description
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Returns the name of the control limit.
Syntax
getLimitName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String limitName - Name of the control limit.
getLimitType()
Description
Return the type of the control limit.
Syntax
getLimitType()
Parameters
None
Returns
String limitType - The type of the control limit.
getLimitValue()
Description
Returns the value of the control limit.
Syntax
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getLimitValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
String limitValue - The value of the control limit.
getResult()
Description
Returns the control limit result.
Syntax
getResult()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean result - The control limit result.
Event properties:
getCp()
Description
Returns the process capability value.
Syntax
getCp()
Parameters
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None
Returns
Double cp - The process capability value.
getCpk()
Description
Syntax
getCpk()
Parameters
None
Returns
getCpl()
Description
Syntax
getCpl()
Parameters
None
Returns
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getCpm()
Description
Syntax
getCpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
getCpu()
Description
Syntax
getCpu()
Parameters
None
Returns
getCr()
Description
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Syntax
getCr()
Parameters
None
Returns
getData()
Description
Gets the data corresponding to this event.
Syntax
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
AnalysisDataset data - Results of the process capability event.
getLcl()
Description
Syntax
getLcl()
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Parameters
None
Returns
getLsl()
Description
Syntax
getLsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
getMean()
Description
Gets the mean.
Syntax
getMean()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Double standardDeviation - The estimated standard deviation.
getTarget()
Description
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Gets the target.
Syntax
getTarget()
Parameters
None
Returns
getUcl()
Description
Syntax
getUcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
getUsl()
Description
Syntax
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getUsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
setCp(cp)
Description
Sets the process capability value.
Syntax
setCp(cp)
Parameters
Double cp - The value to set as the process capability.
Returns
Nothing
setCpk(cpk)
Description
Syntax
setCpk(cpk)
Parameters
Returns
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Nothing
setCpl(cpl)
Description
Syntax
setCpl(cpl)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setCpm(cpm)
Description
Syntax
setCpm(cpm)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setCpu(cpu)
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Description
Syntax
setCpu(cpu)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setCr(cr)
Description
Syntax
setCr(cr)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setLcl(lcl)
Description
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Syntax
setLcl(lcl)
Parameters
Double lcl - The lower control limit to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setMean(mean)
Description
Sets the mean.
Syntax
setMean(mean)
Parameters
Double mean - The mean value to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Description
Syntax
Parameters
Double standardDeviation - The estimated standard deviation to set for.
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Returns
Nothing
setUcl(ucl)
Description
Syntax
setUcl(ucl)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Event properties:
getCp()
Description
Returns the process capability value.
Syntax
getCp()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cp - The process capability value.
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getCpk()
Description
Syntax
getCpk()
Parameters
None
Returns
getCpl()
Description
Syntax
getCpl()
Parameters
None
Returns
getCpLcl()
Description
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Syntax
getCpLcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpLCL - The lower control limit.
getCpm()
Description
Syntax
getCpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
Description
Gets the standard deviation.
Syntax
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Parameters
None
Returns
Double cpStandardDeviation - The estimated standard deviation.
getCpu()
Description
Syntax
getCpu()
Parameters
None
Returns
getCpUcl()
Description
Syntax
getCpUcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Double cpUCL - The upper control limit.
getCr()
Description
Syntax
getCr()
Parameters
None
Returns
getData()
Description
Gets the data corresponding to this event.
Syntax
getData()
Parameters
None
Returns
AnalysisDataset data - Results of the process capability event.
getLsl()
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Description
Syntax
getLsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
getMean()
Description
Gets the mean.
Syntax
getMean()
Parameters
None
Returns
Description
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Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
int measurementCount - The measurement count.
getPp()
Description
Syntax
getPp()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double Pp - The process performance.
getPpk()
Description
Syntax
getPpk()
Parameters
None
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Returns
getPpl()
Description
Syntax
getPpl()
Parameters
None
Returns
getPpLcl()
Description
Gets the lower control limit of process performance.
Syntax
getPpLcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppLCL - The lower control limit of process performance.
getPpm()
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Description
Syntax
getPpm()
Parameters
None
Returns
Description
Gets the standard deviation.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppStandardDeviation - The process performance standard deviation.
getPpu()
Description
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Syntax
getPpu()
Parameters
None
Returns
getPpUcl()
Description
Gets the upper control limit of process performance.
Syntax
getPpUcl()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double ppUCL - The upper control limit of process performance.
getPr()
Description
Syntax
getPr()
Parameters
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None
Returns
getTarget()
Description
Gets the target.
Syntax
getTarget()
Parameters
None
Returns
getUsl()
Description
Syntax
getUsl()
Parameters
None
Returns
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setCp(cp)
Description
Sets the process capability value.
Syntax
setCp(cp)
Parameters
Double cp - The value to set as the process capability.
Returns
Nothing
setCpk(cpk)
Description
Syntax
setCpk(cpk)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setCpl(cpl)
Description
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Syntax
setCpl(cpl)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setCpLcl(cpLCL)
Description
Syntax
setCpLcl(cpLCL)
Parameters
Double cpLCL - The lower control limit to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setCpm(cpm)
Description
Syntax
setCpm(cpm)
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Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setCpStandardDeviation(cpStandardDeviation)
Description
Sets the standard deviation.
Syntax
Parameters
Double cpStandardDeviation - The estimated standard deviation to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Description
Syntax
Parameters
Double cpStandardDeviation - The estimated standard deviation to set for.
Returns
Nothing
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setCpu(cpu)
Description
Syntax
setCpu(cpu)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setCpUcl(cpUCL)
Description
Syntax
setCpUcl(cpUCL)
Parameters
Double cpUCL - The upper control limit to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setCr(cr)
Description
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Syntax
setCr(cr)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setMean(mean)
Description
Sets the mean.
Syntax
setMean(mean)
Parameters
Double mean - The mean value to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setPp(pp)
Description
Syntax
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setPp(pp)
Parameters
Double Pp - The process performance to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setPpk(ppk)
Description
Syntax
setPpk(ppk)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setPpl(ppl)
Description
Syntax
setPpl(ppl)
Parameters
Returns
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Nothing
setPpLcl(ppLCL)
Description
Sets the lower control limit of the process performance.
Syntax
setPpLcl(ppLCL)
Parameters
Double ppLCL - The lower control limit to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setPpm(ppm)
Description
Syntax
setPpm(ppm)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setPpStandardDeviation(ppStandardDeviation)
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Description
Syntax
setPpStandardDeviation(ppStandardDeviation)
Parameters
Double ppStandardDeviation - The standard deviation to set for.
Returns
Nothing
setPpu(ppu)
Description
Syntax
setPpu(ppu)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
setPpUcl(ppUCL)
Description
Sets the upper control limit of the process performance.
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Syntax
setPpUcl(ppUCL)
Parameters
Double ppUCL - The upper control limit of the process performance.
Returns
Nothing
setPr(pr)
Description
Syntax
setPr(pr)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
None
Sample Approval Updated Event

After the sample approval state has been updated, any script in this event is run. This includes
samples that are set for automatic approval. It is provided to allow for the performance of other
actions when sample approval state changes.
Event properties:
getSample()
Description
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Returns the sample for which the approval state changed. (See Sample section more
information).
Syntax
getSample()
Parameters
None
Returns
The sample for which the approval state changed.
isApproval()
Description
Returns true if the sample has been approved.
Syntax
isApproval()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the sample has been approved.
isUnApproval()
Description
Returns true if the sample has been unapproved.
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Syntax
isUnApproval()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the sample has been unapproved.
Code Example

val = system.tag.getTagValue('[Default]Quality\Test\Sample
Approval Updated')
val = val + 1
system.tag.writeToTag('[Default]Quality\Test\Sample Approval
Updated', val, 1)
Sample Coming Due Event

When a sample due state changes to COMING_DUE, any script in this event is run. It is
provided to allow for the performance of other actions, such as alerts, when sample is coming
due.
Event properties:
getSample()
Description
Returns the sample that just became due. (See Sample section for more information).
Syntax
getSample()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Sample sample - The Sample that has just became due.
getState()
Description
Returns the current sample due state (See Sample Due State Types for more information).
Syntax
getState()
Parameters
None
Returns
SampleDueStateTypes The due state of this sample.
Sample Due Event

When a sample due state changes to DUE, any script in this event is run. It is provided to allow
for the performance of other actions, such as alerts, when sample is due.
Event properties:
getSample()
Description
Returns the sample that just became due (See Sample section for more information).
Syntax
getSample()
Parameters
None
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Returns
Sample sample - The sample that became due.
getState()
Description
Syntax
getState()
Parameters
None
Returns
The following are the due state types for a sample:

UNKNOWN
COMING_DUE
DUE
OVERDUE
WAITING_APPROVAL
Sample Interval Event

The event is created to execute the auto scheduling of samples. It evaluates the sample
interval and determines when to create a new sample.
Event properties:
getActiveSamples()
Description
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Returns a list of samples that are currently active.
Syntax
getActiveSamples()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<ActiveSample> activeSamples - The list of active samples.
getComingDueMin()
Description
Returns the default coming due minutes setting for this interval event. The value
considered coming due.
Syntax
getComingDueMin()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double comingDueMin - The coming due minute setting for this event.
getCreateSample()
Description
Checks whether a sample has been created or not.
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Syntax
getCreateSample()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean True if a sample is created and False otherwise.
getDefUUID()
Description
Returns the definition UUID for the sample corresponding to this event.
Syntax
getDefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String defUUID - The uuid definition for this sample associated with this event.
getDuration()
Description
Returns the duration for the interval in minutes.
Syntax
getDuration()
Parameters
None
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Returns
Double duration - The time duration in minutes for this interval.
getElapsedSeconds()
Description
Gets the elapsed time in seconds for this event.
Syntax
getElapsedSeconds()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer elapsedSeconds - The elapsed time for this event.
getInterval()
Description
Returns the defined interval of this sample.
Syntax
getInterval()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double interval - The interval defined for this sample.
getLocationPath()
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Description
Gets the location path for this event.
Syntax
getLocationPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String path - The location path for interval event.
getOverDueMin()
Description
Gets the duration this sample is overdue in minutes.
Syntax
getOverDueMin()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double overdueMin - The value represents the number of minutes required after a sample
getPathSegment(segmentName)
Description
Gets the path of the segment associated with this event.
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Syntax
Parameters
String segmentName - The name of the segment to return the path for. Options:
Enterprise, Site, Area, Line, Cell, Cell_group, Location, Storage_zone, Storage_unit.
Returns
String path - The path of the segment.
getProductCode()
Description
Returns the product code associated with this sample event.
Syntax
getProductCode()
Parameters
None
Returns
String productCode - The product code associated with the sample event.
getRefNo()
Description
Returns the reference number associated with this sample event.
Syntax
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getRefNo()
Parameters
None
Returns
String refNo - The reference number associated with this sample event.
getRefresh()
Description
Checks whether automatic refresh is set.
Syntax
getRefresh()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean refresh - True, if automatic refresh is set and False otherwise.
getScheduleFinish()
Description
Returns the date for taking this sample is scheduled to be complete.
Syntax
getScheduleFinish()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Date scheduleFinish - The date for the schedule to end.
getScheduleStart()
Description
Returns the date for this sample is scheduled to be taken.
Syntax
getScheduleStart()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date scheduledStart - The date for the sample to start.
getSecSinceLastSampleScheduled()
Description
Returns the seconds since the last sample was scheduled.
Syntax
getSecSinceLastSampleScheduled()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer secSinceLastSampleScheduled - The time in seconds since the last sample was
scheduled.
getSecSinceLastSampleTaken()
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Description
Returns the seconds since the last sample was taken.
Syntax
getSecSinceLastSampleTaken()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer secSinceLastSampleTaken - The time in seconds since the last sample was taken.
getSequenceDate()
Description
Returns the sequence date of the sample interval. Sequence date is the date representing
the start of the current interval.
Syntax
getSequenceDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date sequenceDate - Start date of the current interval.
getSequenceNo()
Description
Returns the sequence number corresponding to the sample event.
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Syntax
getSequenceNo()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer sequenceNo - The sequence number associated with this event.
getShift()
Description
Returns the shift number.
Syntax
getShift()
Parameters
None
Returns
int shift - Shift for which the sample was taken.
getTag()
Description
Returns the tag associated with this sample.
Syntax
getTag()
Parameters
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None
Returns
String tag - The tag associated with the sample.
getTraceEnabled()
Description
Checks whether the trace is enabled or not.
Syntax
getTraceEnabled()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if trace is enabled and False otherwise.
getTraceEndedAt()
Description
Returns the date at which trace ended.
Syntax
getTraceEndedAt()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date traceEndedAt - The trace ended date.
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getTraceStartedAt()
Description
Returns the Date at which the trace started.
Syntax
getTraceStartedAt()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date traceStartedAt - The date at which trace started.
getValue()
Description
Returns the value of the sample interval event.
Syntax
getValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object value - The value for this interval.
getValueChangeCount()
Description
Returns the number of time the associated value has changed.
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Syntax
getValueChangeCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer valueChangeCount - The count of the value change.
getValueChangedTimeStamp()
Description
Returns the time stamp of the value changed.
Syntax
getValueChangedTimeStamp()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date timeStamp - The date at which the value changed.
isShiftChangeEvent()
Description
Checks if the shift has changed.
Syntax
isShiftChangeEvent()
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Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean shiftChangeEvent - True if the shift has changed and False otherwise.
isTracedEndedEvent()
Description
Checks whether the trace has ended.
Syntax
isTracedEndedEvent()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean True if trace ended and False otherwise.
isTracedStartedEvent()
Description
Checks whether trace has started.
Syntax
isTracedStartedEvent()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean traceStartedEvent - True if trace has started and False otherwise.
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isValueChangedEvent()
Description
Checks whether the value has changed.
Syntax
isValueChangedEvent()
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean valueChangedEvent - True if value has changed and False otherwise.
setCreateSample(createSample)
Description
Sets this event to create a sample.
Syntax
setCreateSample(createSample)
Parameters
Boolean createSample - The boolean to set this property.
Returns
Nothing
setRefresh(refresh)
Description
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Sets the refresh property for this event.
Syntax
setRefresh()
Parameters
Boolean refresh - Set it to True if the event should be automatically refreshed and False
otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
setScheduleFinish(Date)
Description
Sets the date that this event is scheduled to be completed.
Syntax
setScheduleFinish(Date)
Parameters
Date scheduleFinish - The date for the schedule to end.
Returns
Nothing
setScheduleStart(Date)
Description
Sets the date that this sample is scheduled to be taken.
Syntax
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setScheduleStart(Date)
Parameters
Date scheduleStart - The date for the schedule to start.
Returns
Nothing
Sample Overdue Event

When a sample due state changes to OVERDUE, any script in this event is run. It is provided to
allow for the performance other actions, such as alerts, when sample is overdue.
Event properties:
getSample()
Description
Returns the sample that is overdue (See Sample section more information).
Syntax
getSample()
Parameters
None
Returns
Sample sample - The Sample that is overdue.
getState()
Description
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Syntax
getState()
Parameters
None
Returns
Sample Waiting Approval Event

When a sample due state changes to WAITING_APPROVAL, any script in this event is run. It
is provided to allow for the performance of other actions, such as alerts, when sample is
awaiting approval.
Event properties:
getSample()
Description
Returns the sample that just became due (See Sample section for more information).
Syntax
getSample()
Parameters
None
Returns
Sample - The sample that just became due.
getState()
Description
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Syntax
getState()
Parameters
None
Returns
SampleDueStateTypes - The current sample due state.
Signal Evaluated Event

When sample data changes, all of the out of control signals associated with it will be evaluated.
After each attribute for each definition has been evaluated, any script in this event is run. It is
provided to allow for special handling to override out of control conditions as described below.
A preferred alternative is to implement the desired results in an Interval (See Intervals for more
information).
Event properties:
isIgnoreOutOfControl()
Description
This script function will check if ignoreOutOfControl property is enabled or not. Whenever
the signal goes out of control it is ignored if this is set to true.
Syntax
isIgnoreOutOfControl()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean ignoreOutOfControl - True if the ignoreOutOfControl property of this signal event
is enabled and False otherwise.
getDefUUID()
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Description
Returns the definition UUID that was evaluated (See Sample Definition section more
information).
Syntax
getDefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String defUUID - The uuid that was evaluated.
setIgnoreOutOfControl(ignoreOutOfControl)
Description
Used to override and ignore an out of control condition.
Syntax
setIgnoreOutOfControl(ignoreOutOfControl)
Parameters
boolean ignoreOutOfControl - Set it to True if an out of control condition is to be ignored
and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
isForceOutOfControl()
Description
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This script function will check if forceOutOfControl property is enabled or not. The signal
goes out of control whenever this is set to true.
Syntax
isForceOutOfControl()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean forceOutOfControl - True if the forceOutOfControl property of this signal event is
enabled and False otherwise.
setForceOutOfControl(forceOutOfControl)
Description
Used to force an out of control condition.
Syntax
setForceOutOfControl(forceOutOfControl)
Parameters
boolean ignoreOutOfControl - Set it to True in order to force an out of control condition and
False otherwise.
Returns
None
getEvaluationResults()
Description
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Returns a list of evaluation results. When sample data is updated for a location - sample
definition combination, all of the selected signals are evaluated. This occurs for each
attribute within the sample definition.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
SignalEvaluationResults results - The list of results obtained during the evaluation of the
signal.
getLocationPath()
Description
Gets the location path for this signal event to take place.
Syntax
getLocationPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String locationPath - The location path for this signal event.
Description
Gets the path for the specified segment.
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Syntax
Parameters
String segmentName - Name of the segment to get the path for. Options: Enterprise, Site,
Area, Line, Cell, Cell_group, Location, Storage_zone, Storage_unit.
Returns
String pathSegment - The path segment corresponding to specified by segment name
parameter.
Example:
If sample definition viscosity has an allowable location processing, has two attributes of cold
viscosity and temperature, and signal rule 1 and signal rule 2 are selected, then when a sample
is added or updated,cold viscosity for signal rule 1, cold viscosity for signal rule 2, temperature
for signal rule 1 and temperature for signal rule 2 are all evaluated. The outcome for each
combination is an item within the evaluation results returned from the getEvaluationResults()
function.
Signal Evaluation Results

This object holds the evaluation results for an attribute signal combination.
Event properties:
getDefinitionName()
Description
Returns definition name of the signal which was evaluated.
Syntax
getDefinitionName()
Parameters
None
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Returns
String definitionName - The definition name of this signal.
getSignalName()
Description
Returns the name of the signal associated with this result.
Syntax
getSignalName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - Name of the evaluated signal.
getAttributeName()
Description
Returns the name of the attribute associated with this result.
Syntax
getAttributeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String attributeName - Name of the attribute associated with this result.
getViolatingSampleDate()
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Description
Returns the date of the most recent sample that is in violation of the signal.
Syntax
getViolatingSampleDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date violatingSampleDate - The date of sample to which the violation of signal has
occurred recently.
setViolatingSampleDate(violatingSampleDate)
Description
Set the date of the most recent sample that is in violation of the signal.
Syntax
setViolatingSampleDate(violatingSampleDate)
Parameters
Date v iolatingSampleDate - The date of the most recent sample that is in violation of the
signal.
Returns
Nothing
setLastSampleDate(lastSampleDate)
Description
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Set the date for the last approved sample.
Syntax
setLastSampleDate(lastSampleDate)
Parameters
Date lastSampleDate - The date to be set for the sample which was recently approved.
Returns
Nothing
getLastSampleDate()
Description
Returns the date of the last approved sample. This can be used in combination to
determine if the last approved sample caused the signal violation.
Syntax
getLastSampleDate()
Parameters
None
Returns
Date lastSampleDate - The date to be set for the sample which was recently approved.
isSignalViolation()
Description
Returns true if the signal - attribute combination are in violation.
Syntax
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isSignalViolation()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if the signal is violated and False otherwise.
setEvaluationError(message)
Description
Set the message for any evaluation error.
Syntax
setEvaluationError(message)
Parameters
String message - The note to be set for any evaluation error.
Returns
None
isEvaluationError()
Description
Returns true if an error occurred during the signal evaluation.
Syntax
isEvaluationError()
Parameters
None
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Returns
boolean True if an error occurred during the signal evaluation and False otherwise.
hasMessage()
Description
Returns true if a message exists.
Syntax
hasMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if a message exists and False otherwise.
getMessage()
Description
Returns textual description of error encountered during the signal evaluation.
Syntax
getMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
String message - The description of error encountered during the signal evaluation.
setMessage(message)
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Description
Set the textual description of error encountered during the signal evaluation.
Syntax
setMessage(message)
Parameters
String message - The note to be displayed when an error occurs.
Returns
None
getLocationPath()
Description
Gets the location path for this evaluated signal.
Syntax
getLocationPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String locationPath - The location path for this signal.
Description
Gets the path for the specified segment.
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Syntax
Parameters
String segmentName - Name of the segment to get the path for. Options: Enterprise, Site,
Area, Line, Cell, Cell_group, Location, Storage_zone, Storage_unit.
Returns
String pathSegment - The path segment corresponding to specified by segment name
parameter.
Signal In Control Event

If an out of control signal changes from Out of Control to In Control, any script in this event is
run. It is provided to allow for the performance of other actions, such as alerts, when an out of
control condition no longer exists.
Event properties:
getDefUUID()
Description
Returns the definition UUID associated with this in control event (See Sample Definition
section more information).
Syntax
getDefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String uuid - The definition uuid associated with this event.
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Description
Returns a single evaluation result of the signal - attribute combination that transitioned from
out of control to in control.
Syntax
getDefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
SignalEvaluationResults - The results of the evaluation.
Signal Out of Control Event

If an out of control signal changes from In Control to Out of Control, any script in this event is
run. It is provided to allow for the performance of other actions, such as alerts, when an out of
control condition occurs.
Event properties:
getDefUUID()
Description
Returns the definition UUID associated with this out of control event (See Sample Definition
section more information).
Syntax
getDefUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
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String uuid - The definition uuid associated with this event.
Description
Returns a single evaluation result of the signal - attribute combination that transitioned from
in control to out of control.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
SignalEvaluationResults - Result of signal evaluation.
9.6.6 Recipe Objects

The Sepasoft Recipe / Changeover Module exposes many script functions that support
managing recipes. In fact, the internal functions used by the recipe editor and other recipe
components are exposed as script functions that can be used on the client or the gateway. The
Recipe Module has script functions and events that use various objects. This is because some
recipe information contains more data that can be represented with a single primitive data type.
For example a recipe value has a name, description, units, format and more, and the Item
Recipe Value is used to hold all of this information when returning back recipe value
information from a script function. When recipe values are added to a production item, there are
properties that allow script to be entered. The following sections detail the different events and
how they are used.
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Change Log Filters

A ChangeLogFilters object is used when requesting recipe change logs with the system.recipe.
getChangelogHistory script function to narrow down the results that are returned. For example,
if you only want the change log history for a specific production item (machine) and specific
date range, the ChangeLogFilters object properties are set appropriately and are passed as
parameters to the system.recipe.getChangelogHistory script function.
Methods:
createNew()
Description
Returns a new instance of a ChangeLogFilters object.
Info
After setting various filter properties, it is used with the system.recipe.
getChangelogHistory script function.
Syntax
createNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
The new ChangeLogFilters object.
Scope
All
Properties:
addCategory(category)
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Description
Add a category to include in the recipe change log history results.
Info
Multiple categories can be specified to be included in the results.
Valid values are :
RECIPE to include change log entries dealing with recipe changes. Recipe
changes include, adding new recipes, renaming recipes, deleting recipes,
adding production items to recipes, etc.
RECIPE_VALUE to include change log entries dealing with changes of recipe
values. This includes changing a value, reverting a value back to be inherited,
etc.
SUB_PRODUCT_CODE to include change log entries dealing with sub product
codes. This includes adding new sub product codes, renaming sub product
codes, deleting sub product codes, etc.
SUB_PRODUCT_CODE_VALUE to include change log entries dealing with
changes of sub product code values or default values for a production item.
This includes changing a value, reverting a value back to be inherited, etc.
Syntax
addCategory(category)
Parameters
String category - The category to include in the change log history for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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removeCategory(category)
Description
Remove a category for what has already been added.
Info
Multiple categories can be specified to be removed.
Valid values are :
RECIPE to include change log entries dealing with recipe changes. Recipe
changes include, adding new recipes, renaming recipes, deleting recipes,
adding production items to recipes, etc.
RECIPE_VALUE to include change log entries dealing with changes of recipe
values. This includes changing a value, reverting a value back to be inherited,
etc.
SUB_PRODUCT_CODE to include change log entries dealing with sub product
codes. This includes adding new sub product codes, renaming sub product
codes, deleting sub product codes, etc.
SUB_PRODUCT_CODE_VALUE to include change log entries dealing with
changes of sub product code values or default values for a production item.
This includes changing a value, reverting a value back to be inherited, etc.
Syntax
removeCategory(category)
Parameters
String category - The category to be removed from the log history for.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
setFromDate(fromDate)
Description
Set the start of the date range to return change log history for.
Syntax
Parameters
Date fromDate - The start date to return the change log history for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setItemPathFilter(itemPath)
Description
Set the path of the production item to return change log history for.
Syntax
setItemPathFilter(itemPath)
Parameters
String itemPath - The item path to a production line, cell, cell group or location.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setProjectName(projectName)
Description
Set the project name to read recipe change log history.
Info
Recipe change log history is kept by project, and the project name is required with the
system.recipe.getChangelogHistory script function.
Syntax
Parameters
String projectName - The project name to read the change log history for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setRecipeNameFilter(recipeNameFilter)
Description
Set an optional recipe filter.
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Info
The filter can contain ? and * wild card characters. For example: "Recipe C*" will
include all recipes that start with Recipe C. Recipe C1 and Recipe C21 will be
included but Recipe D1 will not.
Syntax
setRecipeNameFilter(recipeNameFilter)
Parameters
String recipeNameFilter - The recipe name to filter the results for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setSubProductCodeFilter(subProductCodeFilter)
Description
Set an optional sub product code filter. The filter can contain ? and * wild card characters.
Syntax
setSubProductCodeFilter(subProductCodeFilter)
Parameters
String subProductCodeFilter - The subProductCode to filter the results for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
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All
setToDate(toDate)
Description
Set the end of the date range to return change log history for.
Syntax
setToDate(toDate)
Parameters
Date toDate - The end date to return the change log history for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setUserFilter(userNameFilter)
Description
Set an optional user name filter. The filter can contain ? and * wild card characters.
Syntax
setUserFilter(userNameFilter)
Parameters
String userNameFilter - The userName to filter the results for.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
setValueNameFilter(recipeValueNameFilter)
Description
Set an optional recipe value name filter. The filter can contain ? and * wild card characters.
Syntax
setValueNameFilter(recipeValueNameFilter)
Parameters
String recipeValueNameFilter - The recipeValueName to filter the results for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Snippets
#Collect values we want to filter by

projectName = system.util.getProjectName()
itemPath = event.source.parent.getComponent('Production Line
Selector').selectedPathWithoutProject
fromDate = event.source.parent.getComponent('Date Range').
startDate
toDate = event.source.parent.getComponent('Date Range').endDate
#Build the filters object

filters = system.recipe.filter.changelog.createNew()
filters.setProjectName(projectName)
filters.addCategory("Recipe")
filters.setItemPathFilter(itemPath)
filters.setFromDate(fromDate)
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filters.setToDate(toDate)
#Request the change log for the given filters

ds = system.recipe.getChangelogHistory(filters)
event.source.parent.getComponent('Table').data = ds
Evaluate Variance Script

If the Evaluate Variance Script property (see Enable Variance Monitoringfor more information)
of a production item contains a script, it will be executed every time an Ignition tag associated
with a recipe value changes. Variance monitoring must also be active. When it is executed, the
event object provides information about the recipe value being evaluated. If event.
setLogVariance(logVariance) is not called, then the log variance state determined before this
event will be used. See Variance Monitoring for more information.
Properties:
getRecipeTag()
Description
Get the tag associated with the recipe value being evaluated.
Syntax
getRecipeTag ()
Parameters
None
Returns
RecipeTag tag - An instance of a RecipeTag.
getScale()
Description
Return the scale factor for the MES production item associated with the recipe value being
evaluated.
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Syntax
getScale ()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double scale - The scale factor associated with the evaluated recipe value.
isLogVariance()
Description
Get the is log variance flag for the recipe value being evaluated.
Syntax
isLogVariance ()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean logVariance - True is returned if recipe value being evaluated is outside of the
configured variance settings and False otherwise.
setLogVariance()
Description
Set the variance flag for the recipe value being evaluated. Use to override the current state
of the variance flag.
Syntax
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setLogVariance ()
Parameters
boolean logVariance - True to flag recipe value as in variance, else return false.
Returns
Nothing
Code Example
upperLimit = system.tag.read("[Default]UpperLimit")
lowerLimit = system.tag.read("[Default]LowerLimit")
if recipeValue > upperLimit.value or recipeValue < lowerLimit.
value:
else:
Item Recipe Value

A ItemRecipeValue object is returned by many of the recipe script methods, usually as a list of
ItemRecipeValue. Because a recipe value has several properties such as the name, minimum
value, maximum value, units, etc., the details are returned in this ItemRecipeValue object.
Recipe values also can have varying data types and an ItemRecipeValue object supports
reading the value in its true data type. For example, if a recipe value if of type Float8, then
getValue(), getMinValue() and getMaxValue() all return Float8 values. This cannot be done by
returning the recipe values in a Dataset where each column must be a single data type.
Properties:
getAssignedBy()
Description
Returns the recipe or production item default value where the recipe value is inherited
from. If the recipe value is not inherited, it will be the name of the recipe where it was
overridden.
Syntax
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getAssignedBy()
Parameters
None
Returns
The default value of the item.
Scope
All
getCategory()
Description
Returns the MES module that created the recipe value. Where 1 is recipe value created by
the recipe module, 2 is recipe value created by the OEE module and 3 is recipe value
created by the SPC module.
Syntax
getCategory()
Parameters
None
Returns
The MES module that created the recipe.
Scope
All
getDataType()
Description
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Returns the Ignition DataType for the recipe value.
Syntax
getDataType()
Parameters
None
Returns
DataType for the specified recipe value.
Scope
All
getDescription()
Description
Returns the description of the recipe value. This is the description entered in the recipe
value entry in the designer.
Syntax
getDescription()
Parameters
None
Returns
The description of the recipe value.
Scope
All
getFormat()
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Description
Returns the format as defined in the Ignition tag.
Syntax
getFormat()
Parameters
None
Returns
The format of the recipe value.
Scope
All
getMinValue()
Description
Returns the minimum value that the value can be as defined in the Ignition tag. This is
different from the recipe value security that depends on the authenticated user. See Recipe
Security for more information.
Syntax
getMinValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The minimum value of the recipe value.
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Scope
All
getMaxValue()
Description
Returns the maximum value that the value can be as defined in the Ignition tag. This is
different from the recipe value security that depends on the authenticated user. See Recipe
Security for more information.
Syntax
getMaxValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The maximum value of the recipe value.
Scope
All
getName()
Description
Returns the name of the recipe value. This is the same name entered in the recipe value
entry in the designer.
Syntax
getName()
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Parameters
None
Returns
Name of the recipe value.
Scope
All
getSortOrder()
Description
Gets the sort order for the item recipe value.
Syntax
getSortOrder()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer sortOrder - The sort order for the item recipe value.
Scope
All
getUnits()
Description
Returns the units as defined in the Ignition tag.
Syntax
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getUnits()
Parameters
None
Returns
The units defined for the recipe value.
Scope
All
getValue()
Description
Returns the value of the recipe value. The data type will be one defined by the Ignition
DataType. If a value has not been assigned to the recipe value, then None will be returned
and isValid() will return false.
Syntax
getValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The value of the recipe value.
Scope
All
hasDataType()
Description
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Returns True if the recipe value has a data type assigned. Recipe values that do not have
a tag assigned to them will not have a data type. This is because the data type is obtained
from the tag.
Syntax
hasDataType()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if datatype is assigned.
Scope
All
hasDescription()
Description
Returns True if a description exists for the recipe value.
Syntax
hasDescription()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if the description exist.
Scope
All
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hasSortOrder()
Description
Checks whether the item recipe value has a sort order or not.
Syntax
hasSortOrder()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean sortOrder - True, if there exist a sort order and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasValue()
Description
Checks whether there exist a valid value associated with the recipe item.
Syntax
hasValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if the value is valid and False otherwise.
Scope
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All
isValid()
Description
Returns True if the value is valid for the data type of the recipe value.
Syntax
isValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
True if the value is valid for the data type of the recipe value.
Scope
All
restorePreviousValue()
Description
This script function will reset the previous value for the item recipe value.
Syntax
restorePreviousValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
setDataType(dataType)
Description
Convert the value to the new data type.
Syntax
setDataType(dataType)
Parameters
DataType dataType - The new data type to be set.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setSortOrder(sortOrder)
Description
Sets the sorting order for this recipe item.
Syntax
setSortOrder(sortOrder)
Parameters
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Integer sortOrder - The sort order to set for.

Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setValue(value)
Description
Sets the value to this item recipe value.
Syntax
setValue(value)
Parameters
Object value - The value to be set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
updateValue(value, assignedBy)
Description
Update the new value and assignedBy parameters for the item recipe.
Syntax
updateValue(value, assignedBy)
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Parameters
Object value - The value to be updated.
String assignedBy - The new assignedBy to get updated.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Snippets

valueList = system.recipe.getDefaultValueItems(itemPath, "")
if valueList != None:
system.gui.messageBox("Count = %d" % valueList.size())
for itemRecipeValue in valueList:
system.gui.messageBox("%s = %s" % (itemRecipeValue.
getName(), itemRecipeValue.getValue()))
Recipe Event
This event is created to get a recipe information.
Properties:
getItemPath()
Description
Get the MES production item path that the recipe is being selected or canceled.
Syntax
getItemPath()
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Parameters
None
Returns
String itemPath - MES production item path.
Scope
All
getRecipeName()
Description
Get the recipe name that is being selected or canceled.
Syntax
getRecipeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
Name of the recipe.
Scope
All
getScale()
Description
Return the scale factor for the MES production item associated with this recipe event.
Syntax
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getScale()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double scale - The scale factor associated with the recipe that is selected or cancelled.
Scope
All
getTrackingUUID()
Description
Gets the tracking uuid associated with this recipe event.
Syntax
getTrackingUUID()
Parameters
None
Returns
String trackingUUID - The uuid meant for tracking this recipe event.
Scope
All
isRecipeActive()
Description
This script function checks whether the selected recipe is active.
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Syntax
isRecipeActive()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean recipeActive - True if the selected recipe is active and False otherwise.
Scope
All
isWriteError()
Description
When the recipe is selected, the recipe values are written to tags. If this is a success, then
isWriteError property is True.
Syntax
isWriteError()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean writeError - If there is an error in writing the error then isWriteError is True and
False otherwise.
Scope
All
setRecipeName(recipeName)
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Description
Set the recipe name to select. Use to override the recipe being selected.
Syntax
setRecipeName(recipeName)
Parameters
String name - Name of the recipe.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Recipe Production Item Info

isSelectable()
Description
Returns True, if the item is selectable and False otherwise.
Syntax
isSelectable()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if the recipe item is selectable and False otherwise.
Scope
2324
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All
getItemPath()
Description
Gets the item path of this recipe production item.
Syntax
getItemPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String itemPath - The item path associated with this production item.
Scope
All
getLevel()
Description
Gets the level of this production item.
Syntax
getLevel()
Parameters
None
Returns
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int level - The corresponding level of this production item.

Scope
All
isSelected()
Description
Checks whether this production item is selected or not.
Syntax
isSelected()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean selected - True, if this production item is selected and False otherwise.
Scope
All
setSelected(selected)
Description
Sets this recipe production item as selected.
Syntax
setSelected(selected)
Parameters
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boolean selected - True, if you want to select this production item and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
isInherited()
Description
Checks if the production item is inherited.
Syntax
isInherited()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean inherited - True, if this is an inherited production item and False otherwise.
Scope
All
flagAsSelected()
Description
Flags the recipe production item as selected.
Syntax
flagAsSelected()
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Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
flagAsInherited()
Description
Flags the recipe production item as inherited.
Syntax
flagAsInherited()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
hasSelectionChanged()
Description
Checks if the originally selected production item is different from the current selection.
2328
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Syntax
hasSelectionChanged()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean selected - True, if the selection is changed and False otherwise.
Scope
All
Recipe Tag
A RecipeTag object contains details about a recipe value. It reflects the properties that are
configured in the designer when the recipe value was added plus some live information such as
the current value. See Recipe Values Settings for more information.
Properties:
convertAndScaleValue(value, scaleFactor)
Description
Returns the value passed in the parameter in the correct data type for the recipe value with
scaling.
Info
For more information, see Recipe Scaling and Recipe Values.
Syntax
convertValue(value, scaleFactor)
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Parameters
String value - The actual value to be scaled.
Double scaleFactor - The factor you have to multiply for each serving. Say you have a 10-
serving (original number of servings) recipe that you want to scale down for six (desired
number of servings) dinner guests. That’s 6 ÷ 10 or .6. Your conversion factor is 6. Simply
multiply each ingredient by .6 to get the exact amount for the recipe. Do the same to scale
up. For 12 servings of your 10-serving recipe, divide 12 by 10 to get a conversion factor of
1.2.
Returns
The converted value with the specified data type and scaling.
convertValue(value)
Description
Returns the value passed in the parameter in the correct data type for the recipe value. If
the recipe value is an Int4, then the string value passed in the value parameter will be
converted to an Int4 data type and returned.
Info
Syntax
convertValue(value)
Parameters
String value -The actual value of the recipe.
Returns
The converted value with the specified data type.
getCurrentValue()
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Description
Returns the tag value of a tag associated with a recipe value.
Syntax
getCurrentValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The value associated with the specified recipe value.
getDataType()
Description
Returns the data type of the tag associated with the recipe value.
Syntax
getDataType()
Parameters
None
Returns
The data type of recipe value tag.
getHighVarianceThresholdStatement()
Description
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Returns the high variance threshold statement that was entered for the recipe value entry.
Syntax
getHighVarianceThresholdStatement()
Parameters
None
Returns
The high variance threshold statement for the specified recipe value.
getHighVarianceThresholdValue()
Description
Returns the high variance threshold value. This is calculated after the tag value change is
detected and is used for default handling for the log variance state. It is provided here as a
convenience.
Syntax
getHighVarianceThresholdValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The high variance threshold value for the specified recipe value.
getLowVarianceThresholdStatement()
Description
Returns the low variance threshold statement that was entered for the recipe value entry.
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Syntax
getLowVarianceThresholdStatement()
Parameters
None
Returns
The low variance threshold statement for the specified recipe value.
getLowVarianceThresholdValue()
Description
Returns the low variance threshold value. This is calculated after the tag value change is
detected and is used for default handling for the log variance state. It is provided here as a
convenience.
Syntax
getLowVarianceThresholdValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The low variance threshold value for the specified recipe value.
getPreviousValue()
Description
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Returns the previous value of the recipe value. Anytime the value of a tag associated with
a recipe value changes, the previous value is saved internally. This is used for the changed
from information in variance logging.
Syntax
getPreviousValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The previously recorded value.
getRecipeValue()
Description
Returns the recipe value. This can be the value that was entered in recipe editor, set using
script or inherited from a parent.
Syntax
getRecipeValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The recipe value.
getRecipeValue(scale)
Description
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Returns the recipe value adjusted by the scale parameter.
Info
Syntax
getRecipeValue(scale)
Parameters
Double scale - The factor to be multiplied with the recipe value.
Returns
The recipe value after scaling.
getRecipeValueName()
Description
Returns the name of the recipe value. This is the same name entered in the recipe value
entry in the designer.
Syntax
getRecipeValueName()
Parameters
None
Returns
The name of the recipe value.
getTagPath()
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Description
Returns the Ignition tag path assigned to the recipe value. This is the tag path entered for
the recipe value.
Syntax
getTagPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
The tag path of the recipe value.
hasCurrentValue()
Description
Returns True if the recipe value has a value.
Syntax
hasCurrentValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if the recipe value has a value.
hasHighVarianceThresholdStatement()
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Description
Returns True if a high variance threshold statement was entered for the recipe value.
Syntax
hasHighVarianceThresholdStatement()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if there exist a high variance threshold statement for the specified recipe value.
hasLowVarianceThresholdStatement()
Description
Returns True if a low variance threshold statement was entered for the recipe value.
Syntax
hasLowVarianceThresholdStatement()
Parameters
None
Returns
The low variance threshold value for the specified recipe value.
hasPreviousValue()
Description
Returns True if a previous value has been recorded for the recipe value.
2337
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Syntax
hasPreviousValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if there exist a previously recorded value.
isVarianceMonitorEnabled()
Description
Returns True if variance monitoring is enabled for the recipe value.
Syntax
isVarianceMonitorEnabled()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if variance monitoring is enabled.
scaleValue(value, scaleFactor)
Description
Scales and returns the value passed in the parameter in the same data type as the value
parameter.
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Info
Syntax
scaleValue(value, scaleFactor)
Parameters
String value - The actual value to be scaled.
Double scaleFactor - The factor you have to multiply for each serving. Say you have a 10-
serving (original number of servings) recipe that you want to scale down for six (desired
number of servings) dinner guests. That’s 6 ÷ 10 or .6. Your conversion factor is 6. Simply
multiply each ingredient by .6 to get the exact amount for the recipe. Do the same to scale
up. For 12 servings of your 10-serving recipe, divide 12 by 10 to get a conversion factor of
1.2.
Returns
The value with the same data type as the value parameter.
Code Snippets
upperLimit = system.tag.read("[Default]UpperLimit")
lowerLimit = system.tag.read("[Default]LowerLimit")
rt = event.getRecipeTag()
uLimit = rt.scaleValue(upperLimit.value, event.getScale())
lLimit = rt.scaleValue(lowerLimit.value, event.getScale())
if recipeValue > uLimit or recipeValue < lLimit:

else:
Recipe Value Security Info

A RecipeValueSecurityInfo object contains the list of security roles for a recipe value.
Properties:
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Properties:
addSecurityRole(securityRole, allowEdit, minValue, maxValue)
Description
This script function will add a new recipe value security role to the recipe item.
Syntax
addSecurityRole(securityRole, allowEdit, minValue, maxValue)
Parameters
String securityRole - The security role to be added.
boolean allowEdit - Set it to True if editing should be allowed and False otherwise.
Object minValue - The minimum value of the range.
Object maxValue - The maximum value of the range.
Returns
Nothing
checkWithinRange(value, min, max)
Description
Checks if the given value is within the minimum and maximum value.
Syntax
checkWithinRange(value, min, max)
Parameters
Object value - The value to be checked for.
Object min - The minimum value of the range.
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Object max - The maximum value of the range.

Returns
boolean True if the value is between minimum and maximum value and False otherwise.
convertValue(value)
Description
Converts the value of the recipe item to the new value.
Syntax
convertValue(value)
Parameters
String value - The value to set the recipe for.
Returns
Object itemRecipeValue - The recipe item with the new value.
getAssignedBy()
Description
Returns the description of where this recipe value was assigned by.
Syntax
getAssignedBy()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Description corresponding to the recipe value.
getItemPath()
Description
Returns the item path of the recipe value.
Syntax
getItemPath()
Parameters
None
Returns
The item path to a production line, cell, cell group or location corresponding to the recipe
value.
getItemRecipeValue()
Description
Returns a ItemRecipeValue object.
Syntax
getItemRecipeValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The Item recipe value object.
2342
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getMin(value1, value2)
Description
Get the object containing the minimum value.
Syntax
getMin(value1, value2)
Parameters
Object value1 - The first object with value 1.
Object value2 - The second object with value 2.
Returns
The object with minimum value.
getMax(value1, value2)
Description
Get the object containing the maximum value.
Syntax
getMax(value1, value2)
Parameters
Object value1 - The first object with value 1.
Object value2 - The second object with value 2.
Returns
The object with maximum value.
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Description
Returns a RecipeValueSecurityRole object.
Syntax
Parameters
String roleName - Role to be assigned to the security object.
Returns
The RecipeValueSecurityRole object.
isInherit()
Description
Checks if the recipe value is inherited or not.
Syntax
isInherit()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if the recipe value is inherited and False otherwise.
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Description
Removes the security role with the given role name.
Syntax
Parameters
String roleName - The role name for the security role to be removed for.
Returns
Nothing
setAssignedBy(assignedBy)
Description
Sets the assignedBy property to the recipe item.
Syntax
setAssignedBy(assignedBy)
Parameters
String assignedBy - The assignedBy property value for the recipe item.
Returns
Nothing
setInherit(inherit)
Description
2345
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Sets the inherit property for the recipe item.
Syntax
setInherit(inherit)
Parameters
boolean inherit - Set to True if the recipe item should inherit the security from the parent
Returns
Nothing
validateValue(value)
Description
Validate the given item recipe value.
Syntax
validateValue(value)
Parameters
String value - The value to check the validation for.
Returns
String value - The validated value of this recipe item.
Recipe Value Security Role

A RecipeValueSecurityRole object contains the security information for a security role for a
recipe value.
Properties:
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Properties:
getMaxValue()
Description
Returns the maximum value for this role.
Syntax
getMaxValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The maximum value of the role.
Scope
All
getMinValue()
Description
Returns the minimum value for this role.
Syntax
getMinValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The minimum value of the role.
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Scope
All
isAdministratorRole()
Description
Returns true if this role is 'Administrator'.
Syntax
isAdministratorRole()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if this role is 'Administrator'.
Scope
All
isAllowEdit()
Description
Returns true if this value is editable.
Syntax
isAllowEdit()
Parameters
None
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Returns
True, if the value is editable.
Scope
All
isModified()
Description
Checks whether the security role is modified or not.
Syntax
isModified()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean modified - True, if the security role is been modified and False otherwise.
Scope
All
restorePreviousValues()
Description
This script function will restore the previous values associated with this recipe security role.
Syntax
restorePreviousValues()
2349
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Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setAllowEdit(allowEdit)
Description
Sets the allow edit property for this security role.
Syntax
setAllowEdit(allowEdit)
Parameters
boolean allowEdit - Set to True inorder to allow editing of this security role and False
otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Sets the minimum value for this security role.
Syntax
2350
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Parameters
Object minValue - The minimum value to set the security role for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Sets the maximum value for this security role.
Syntax
Parameters
Object maxValue - The maximum value to set the security role for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Request Value Script

If the Request Value Script property (see Adding a Recipe Value for more information) of a
production item contains a script, it will be executed every time a recipe is selected. When it is
executed, the event object provides information about the recipe value being read. If event.
setRecipeValue(value) is not called, then the value from the database will be used.
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Properties:
getItemPath()
Description
Return the item path for the recipe value being read.
Syntax
getItemPath ()
Parameters
None
Returns
String itemPath - Item path for MES production item.
getRecipeValue()
Description
Return the current value for the recipe value being read.
Syntax
getRecipeValue ()
Parameters
None
Returns
String recipeValue - The value for the recipe value being read.
getScale()
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Description
Return the scale factor for the MES production item associated with the recipe value being
read.
Syntax
getScale ()
Parameters
None
Returns
Double scale - The scale factor corresponding to this recipe value.
getTagPath()
Description
Return the Ignition tag path assigned to the recipe value being read.
Syntax
getTagPath ()
Parameters
None
Returns
String tagPath - The tag path corresponding to this recipe value.
getValueName()
Description
Return the name for the recipe value being read.
2353
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Syntax
getValueName ()
Parameters
None
Returns
String valueName - Name of the recipe value.
setRecipeValue(value)
Description
Set the recipe value. Used to override the value defined in the recipe for the recipe value
being read.
Syntax
setRecipeValue (value)
Parameters
String recipeValue - The new recipe value.
Returns
Nothing
Code Example
import math
try:
value = float(event.getRecipeValue())
event.setRecipeValue(str(math.log10(value)))
except:
event.setRecipeValue("0")
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Variance Filters
A VarianceFilters object is used when requesting variances with the system.recipe.
getRecipeVariances script function to narrow down the results that are returned. For example, if
you only want variances for a specific production item (machine) and specific date range, the
VarianceFilters object properties are set appropriately and are passed as parameters to the
system.recipe.getRecipeVariances script function.
Methods:
createNew()
Description
Returns a new instance of a VarianceFilters object. After setting various filter properties, it
is used with the system.recipe.getRecipeVariances script function.
Syntax
createNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
The new VarianceFilter object.
Properties:
Description
Set the start of the date range to return variances for if setVarianceScopeTypes
("DATE_RANGE") is called.
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Syntax
Parameters
Date fromDate - The start date for the variance.
Returns
Nothing
setIncludeChildren(includeChildren)
Description
Set if children production items under the production item specified by the setItemPath()
property, should be included in the variance results.
Syntax
setIncludeChildren(includeChildren)
Parameters
Boolean includeChildren - Set it True, if you need to include children and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
setIncludeInitialValues(includeInitialValues)
Description
Set if the initial values (meaning the values when the recipe was first selected) should be
included in the variance results.
Syntax
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setIncludeInitialValues(includeInitialValues)
Parameters
Boolean includeInitialValues - Set it True, if you need to include the initial values and False
otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
setIncludeVarianceValues(includeVarianceValues)
Description
Set if the variance values (meaning the values that changed after the recipe was first
selected) should be included in the variance results.
Syntax
setIncludeVarianceValues(includeVarianceValues)
Parameters
Boolean includeVarianceValues - Set it True, if you need to include the variance values
Returns
Nothing
setItemPath(itemPath)
Description
Set the path of the production item to return variances for.
Syntax
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setItemPath(itemPath)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Description
Set the project name to read variances. Variances are kept by project, and the project
name is required with the getRecipeVariances script function.
Syntax
Parameters
String projectName - The project name to read the variances for.
Returns
Nothing
setRecipe(recipeName)
Description
Set an optional recipe filter. The filter can contain ? and * wild card characters. For
example: "Recipe C*" will include all recipes that start with Recipe C. Recipe C1 and
Recipe C21 will be included but Recipe D1 will not.
Syntax
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setRecipe(recipeName)
Parameters
String recipeName - Name of the recipe value. This is the same name entered in the recipe
value entry in the designer.
Returns
Nothing
setRecipeValueName(recipeValueName)
Description
Set an optional recipe value name filter. The filter can contain ? and * wild card characters.
Syntax
setRecipeValueName(recipeValueName)
Parameters
String recipeValueName - N ame of the recipe value. This is the same name entered in the
recipe value entry in the designer.
Returns
Nothing
setSubRecipe(subRecipeName)
Description
Set an optional sub recipe filter. The filter can contain ? and * wild card characters. See
Sub Recipes for more information.
Syntax
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setSubRecipe(subRecipeName)
Parameters
String subRecipeName - N ame of the subRecipe value. This is the same name entered in
the subRecipe value entry in the designer.
Returns
Nothing
setToDate(toDate)
Description
Set the end of the date range to return variances for if setVarianceScopeTypes
("Date_Range") is called.
Syntax
setToDate(toDate)
Parameters
Date toDate - End date for the variance.
Returns
Nothing
setVarianceEntryType(varianceType)
Description
Set the variance types to include in the results.
Info
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Valid values are :

RECIPE to return variances that occurred while a production item was selected
to a recipe.
SUB_RECIPE to return variances that occurred while a sub product code was
selected for a production item. See Sub Recipes for more information.
Syntax
setVarianceEntryType(varianceType)
Parameters
String varianceType - This include Recipe and Sub_Recipe as detailed in the Info section.
Returns
Nothing
setVarianceScopeTypes(varianceScopeType)
Description
Set the variance scope to include in the results.
Info
Valid values are :
Last - Return variances that occurred for the current or last recipe that a
production item was set. This is useful for detecting any variances in real time
for a production run. If the production run has stopped, it will return the
variances as long as a new recipe has not been selected for the production
item.
Date_Range - Return variances for the date range specified with the
setFromDate() and setToDate() properties.
Syntax
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setVarianceScopeTypes(varianceScopeType)
Parameters
String varianceScopeType - This include Last and Date_Range as detailed in the Info
section.
Returns
Nothing
Code Snippets
#Collection values we want to filter by


filters = system.recipe.filter.variance.createNew()
filters.setVarianceEntryType("Recipe")
filters.setVarianceScopeTypes("Last")
filters.setItemPath(itemPath)
filters.setIncludeChildren(False)
#Request the variances for the given filters

ds = system.recipe.getRecipeVariances(filters)
9.6.7 Instrument Interface Objects

The Instrument Interface Module has a parsing engine that takes raw data received from an
instrument and from it, extract the desired values. The extracted values can be used to set
tags, populate SPC sample measurement values, populate tables, written to database tables
and more. Because the extracted values come in various flavors and have various uses, the
paring engine returns the extracted values in a ParseResults object.
This section defines the ParseResults object and how to access the extracted values.
Parse Results
A ParseResult object is available from the call to getParseResults() on the Serial Controller
component.
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Properties:
isValid()
Description
Returns true if all parse values exist and are valid.
Syntax
isValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true indicates that all parse values exist and are valid.
Scope
All
isRequiredValid()
Description
Returns true if all required parse values exist and are valid.
Syntax
isRequiredValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true indicates that all required parse values exist and are valid.
Scope
All
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get(type)
Description
Returns a list ParseValue objects of type specified by the parseValueType parameter.
Syntax
get(type)
Parameters
ParseValueType type - Type of the parse value. Details are given in the Info section shown
below.
Returns
A list ParseValue objects of type specified by the parseValueType parameter.
Scope
All
Info
Available parseValueType options:
1. A single, discrete value.
system.instrument.parse.types.SingleValue
2. A collections of ParseRow objects.
system.instrument.parse.types.RowCollection
Methods:
getAll()
Description
Returns a list of all ParseValue objects.
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Syntax
getAll()
Parameters
None
Returns
A list of all ParseValue objects.
Scope
All
getValue()
Description
Returns a ParseValue object for the parsed value specified by the name parameter. The
name must match one of the names assigned to a parsing box defined in the parsing
template.
Syntax
getValue(name)
Parameters
Name
Returns
The ParseValue object for the parsed value specified by the name parameter.
Scope
All
getRowCollection()
Description
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Returns a ParseRowCollection object for the name specified by the name parameter. The
name must match one of the names assigned to a parsing box defined in the parsing
template.
Syntax
getRowCollection(name)
Parameters
Name
Returns
A ParseRowCollection object for the name specified by the name parameter.
Scope
All
createDataset()
Description
Returns a Dataset object for the parsed value specified by the name parameter. The name
must match one of the names assigned to a parsing box defined in the parsing template.
This supports converting a ParseRowCollection that is a result of either a CSV Column
Parsing Box or a CSV Row Parsing Box into a Dataset. Dataset can be used to display the
data in Table or other components in Ignition.
Syntax
createDataset(name)
Parameters
Name
Returns
A Dataset object for the parsed value specified by the name parameter.
Scope
All
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createValueMap()
Description
Returns a Map object containing name value pairs for all parsed values. The Map can be
sent to the SPC module's Sample Entry component to automate populating sample
measurement values from an instrument. The Map can also be accessed using scripting.
Syntax
createValueMap(valueName)
Parameters
String valueName
Returns
A Map object containing name value pairs for all parsed values.
Scope
All
Parse Row
A ParseRow object is available from the getParseRows() function of the ParseRowCollection
object.
Properties:
getParseValues()
Description
Results all of the parse values contained in the row.
Syntax
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getParseValues()
Parameters
None
Returns
List of ParseValue objects.
Scope
All
isRequiredValid()
Description
Checks to see if all parse value objects are both required and valid.
Syntax
isRequiredValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true indicates that all parse values objects that are required are valid.
Scope
All
isValid()
Description
Checks to see if all parse value objects are valid.
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Syntax
isValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true indicates that all parse value objects are valid.
Scope
All
Parse Row Collection

The Parse Row Collection object contains one or more ParseRow objects. Each ParseRow
object contains one or more ParseValue objects. When results contain values from a CSV
source, there are rows and columns. As the image below depicts, CSV data is transformed into
a ParseResults object.
Properties:
isValid()
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Description
Returns true if all parse values within all parse rows are valid.
Syntax
isValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true indicates that all parse values within all parse rows are valid.
Scope
All
isRequiredValid()
Description
Returns true if all parse values within all parse rows are required and are valid.
Syntax
isRequiredValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true indicates that all parse values within all parse rows are required and are valid.
Scope
All
isRequired()
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Description
Returns true if at least one parse values within all parse rows is required.
Syntax
isRequired()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true indicates that at least one parse values within all parse rows is required.
Scope
All
getParseRows()
Description
Returns a list of all parse rows contained in this collection.
Syntax
getParseRows()
Parameters
None
Returns
A List of ParseRow objects contained in this collection.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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#Sample script to cycle though all parse value contained in parse

rows:
log = Logger.getLogger("ParseResult")
fileStr = system.file.readFileAsString("C:\\Temp\\Test.csv")
parseResults = system.instrument.parse.parseText("CSV Test Column"
, fileStr)
rowCollection = parseResults.getRowCollection("CSV Results")
parseRowList = rowCollection.getParseRows()
for parseRow in parseRowList:
parseValueList = parseRow.getParseValues()
for parseValue in parseValueList:
log.info("%s = %s" % (parseValue.getName(), str(p
arseValue.getValue())))
Parse SPC Results
Parse Value
A ParseValue object is available from the get method of the ParseResults object. Because
parse values contain additional information such as units, data type, if it is required, etc, the
value is contained in this object. Read the true value from the parse value uses getValue()
function.
Properties:
getName()
Description
Gets the name of the parse value.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
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Name of this parse value.

Scope
All
getType()
Description
Gets the type of this parse value.
Syntax
getType()
Parameters
None
Returns
The parse value type.
Scope
All
getUnits()
Description
Gets the units extracted during parsing for this parse value. The Include Units option must
be selected in the parse box options for the units to be extracted.
Syntax
getUnits()
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Parameters
None
Returns
The units extracted during parsing for this parse value.
Scope
All
getValue()
Description
Returns the true value of this parse value. For example, if the data type defined in the
parse box options is a Float8, then a double will be returned.
Syntax
getValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
The exact value of this parse value.
Scope
All
isRequired()
Description
Checks to see if a parse value is required.
Syntax
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isRequired()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true indicates this parse value is required.
Scope
All
isRequiredValid()
Description
Checks to see if a parse value is required and is valid.
Syntax
isRequiredValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
If true indicates this parse value is required and is valid.
Scope
All
isValid()
Description
Checks to see if a parse value is valid.
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Syntax
isValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if parse value is valid.
Scope
All
9.6.8 Web Service Objects

The Web Service Module has script functions and events that use various objects. This is
because some web service information contains more data that can be represented with a
single primitive data type. This section provide documentation of the methods and properties
associated with these various objects.
After Run Event

This event is triggered by a web service listener after a call to run the web service.
Methods:
getOperation()
Description
Get the Web Service Operation that was run.
Syntax
getOperation()
Parameters
None
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Returns
WSOperation operation - A Web Service Operation object containing the result of the Web
Service.
Scope
All
getResult()
Description
Gets the result of the web service operation.
Syntax
getResult()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSVariable result - The result obtained during the ws operation.
Scope
All
Before Run Event

This event is triggered by a web service listener before a call to run the web service.
Methods:
getOperation()
Description
Gets the Web Service Operation.
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Syntax
getOperation()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSOperation operation - The Web Service Operation object that represents the operation
of the Web Service.
Scope
All
Parse Error Event

This event is triggered by a web service listener if a call to run the web service generates a
parsing error on the operation data.
Methods:
getErrorMessage()
Description
Gets error message from the Parse Error.
Syntax
getErrorMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
String message - A String object describing the Parse Error.
Scope
All
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getException()
Description
Gets the exception for the parse error, if any.
Syntax
getException()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSException exception - The exception for the parse error occurred.
Scope
All
getOperation()
Description
Gets the Web Service Operation that failed.
Syntax
getOperation()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSOperation operation - A Web Service Operation object representing the operation that
failed.
Scope
All
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getVariablePath()
Description
Gets path to the Web Service Variable that failed to parse.
Syntax
getVariablePath()
Parameters
None
Returns
String path - A String object that represents the path to the Web Service Variable that
failed to parse.
Scope
All
setErrorMessage(message)
Description
Sets error message for the Parse Error.
Syntax
setErrorMessage(message)
Parameters
String message - A String object describing the Parse Error.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
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All
setException(exception)
Description
Sets the exception for the parse error.
Syntax
setException(exception)
Parameters
WSException exception - The exception to set the parse error for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setVariablePath(path)
Description
Sets the path for Web Service Variable that failed to parse.
Syntax
setVariablePath(path)
Parameters
String path - A String object that represents the path to the Web Service Variable that
failed to parse.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
Service Error Event

This event is triggered by a web service listener if a call to run the web service results in a
service error.
Methods:
getErrorMessage()
Description
The error message from the Web Service provider.
Syntax
getErrorMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
String message - A String object describing the error from the Web Service provider.
Scope
All
getOperation()
Description
The Web Service Operation that failed.
Syntax
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getOperation()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSOperation - A Web Service Operation object representing the operation that failed.
Scope
All
WS Element
The WSElement object is used to hold the individual elements defined in the schema for a web
service that represent the header, body, input and output.
Properties:
addChild()
Description
This script function will add a child to the existing WSElement.
Syntax
addChild(child)
Parameters
WSElement child - The child object to be added.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
getChild()
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Description
Returns the WSElement at this index in the child WSElement list.
Syntax
getChild(index)
Parameters
int index - The index of the child to be returned for.
Returns
The child specified by the index.
Scope
All
getChild(name)
Description
Retrieves a child specified by the name.
Syntax
getChild(childName)
Parameters
String childName - The name of the child to be returned for.
Returns
The WSElement associated with this child name.
Scope
All
getChildNames()
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Description
Returns all child names of the WSElement contained in this WSElement.
Syntax
getChildNames()
Parameters
None
Returns
List names - The list of names of all the children for this WSElement.
Scope
All
getChildren()
Description
Returns a list of WSElements contained in this WSElement.
Syntax
getChildren()
Parameters
None
Returns
List children - All the children for this WSElement.
Scope
All
getFullName()
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Description
Returns a String representing the "." separated name of this WSElement and it's parent.
Syntax
getFullName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The full name of this WSElement.
Scope
All
getMaxOccurrences()
Description
Returns maximum occurrences this element can appear.
Syntax
getMaxOccurrences()
Parameters
None
Returns
int maxOcurrences - The integer representing the maximum number of occurrences.
Scope
All
getName()
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Description
Returns the name of this WSElement.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of this WSElement.
Scope
All
getParent()
Description
Returns the parent of this WSElement.
Syntax
getParent()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSElement parent - The parent for this WSElement.
Scope
All
getQualifiedName()
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Description
Returns the qualified name of this WSElement.
Syntax
getQualifiedName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String qualifiedName - The qualified name for this WSElement.
Scope
All
getType()
Description
Returns WSType of this element.
Syntax
getType()
Parameters
None
Returns
The WSType for this element.
Scope
All
getTypeName()
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Description
Returns WSType of this element. Can be 'Complex', 'Simple' or 'Restricted'.
Syntax
getTypeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String typeName - The type of this WSElement.
Scope
All
isOptional()
Description
Returns true if this element is optional.
Syntax
isOptional()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean optional - True if this element should be optional and False otherwise.
Scope
All
setChildren(children)
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Description
Sets a list of WSElements as the children for this WSElement.
Syntax
Parameters
List children - Children to be set for this WSElement.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setDataType(typeName)
Description
Sets the data type for the WSElement.
Syntax
setDataType(typeName)
Parameters
String typeName - The data type to be set for. String is the default data type .
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setMaxOccurrences(maxOccurrences)
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Description
Sets the maximum occurrences for this WSElement.
Syntax
setMaxOccurrences(maxOccurrences)
Parameters
int maxOcurrences - The integer representing the maximum number of occurrences.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setName()
Description
Sets the name of this WSElement.
Syntax
setName()
Parameters
String name - The name of the WSElement to be set for.
Returns
The name of the WSElement.
Scope
All
setOptional()
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Description
Set to true if this element should be optional or False otherwise.
Syntax
setOptional()
Parameters
boolean optional - True if this element should be optional and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setParent(parent)
Description
Sets the parent for this WSElement.
Syntax
setParent(parent)
Parameters
WSElement parent - The parent for this WSElement.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setQualifiedName(qualifiedName)
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Description
Sets the qualified name for this WSElement.
Syntax
setQualifiedName(qualifiedName)
Parameters
String name - The qualified name for this WSElement.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setType(type)
Description
Returns WSType of this element.
Syntax
setType(type)
Parameters
WSType type - The type to be set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setTypeName(typeName)
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Description
Returns WSType of this element. Can be 'Complex', 'Simple' or 'Restricted'.
Syntax
setTypeName(typeName)
Parameters
String typeName - The type to be set for this WSElement.
Returns
The WS type for this element.
Scope
All
sortChildren()
Description
Sorts the WSElements to simple and complex children.
Syntax
sortChildren()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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WS Exception
The WSException object is returned from a web service call to handle errors and other
exceptional events.
Methods:
getMessage()
Description
Returns a message with details about this web service exception.
Syntax
getMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
String message - A message about the exception that occured.
Scope
All
getVariable()
Description
Gets the web service variable associated with this exception.
Syntax
getVariable()
Parameters
None
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Returns
WSVariable variable - The WSVariable object is returned from this web service.
Scope
All
WS Operation
The WSOperation object holds all the operation data associated with a web service port and is
available to the web service listener events via a call to event.getOperation(). It is available for
more advanced usage of a web service.
Properties:
addBodyElement(bodyPart)
Description
Adds body part of the WS element to this WS operation. The WS element has a header
part, a body part and the result part.
Syntax
addBodyElement(bodyPart)
Parameters
WSElement bodyPart - The body part of the WS element to be added.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
addHeaderElement(headerPart)
Description
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Adds header part of the WS element to this WS operation.
Syntax
addHeaderElement(headerPart)
Parameters
WSElement headerPart - The header part of the WS element to be added.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
addResultElement(resultPart)
Description
Adds result part of the WS element to this WS operation.
Syntax
addResultElement(resultPart)
Parameters
WSElement resultPart - The result part of the WS element to be added.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
copy()
Description
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Creates a copy of this WS operation.
Syntax
copy()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSOperation clone - The copy of this WS operation.
Scope
All
getBodyElement()
Description
Gets the body part of the WS element associated with this WS operation.
Syntax
getBodyElement()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSElement bodyElement - The body part of WS element corresponding to this web
service operation.
Scope
All
getBodyVariable()
Description
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Returns the body variable of this WS operation.
Syntax
getBodyVariable()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSVariable bodyVariable - The body variable corresponding to this WS operation.
Scope
All
getFullName()
Description
Returns the full name of this operation.
Syntax
getFullName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The full name of this WS operation.
Scope
All
getHeadersElement()
Description
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Gets the headers element associated with this WS operation.
Syntax
getHeadersElement()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSElement headersElement - The headers element for this WS operation.
Scope
All
getHeadersVariable()
Description
Returns the headers variable for this WS operation.
Syntax
getHeadersVariable()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSVariable headersVariable - The headers variable for this WS operation.
Scope
All
getInput()
Description
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Gets the input for this WS operation.
Syntax
getInput()
Parameters
None
Returns
S tring input - The input for this WS operation.
Scope
All
getName()
Description
Gets the name of this WS operation.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of this WS operation.
Scope
All
getOutput()
Description
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Returns the output of this WS operation.
Syntax
getOutput()
Parameters
None
Returns
String output - The output of this WS operation.
Scope
All
getPort()
Description
Returns the port of this WS operation.
Syntax
getPort()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSPort port - The web service port to perform this operation.
Scope
All
getResult()
Description
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Gets the WS variable created by this WS operation.
Syntax
getResult()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSVariable results - The results of this WS operation.
Scope
All
getResultsElement()
Description
Gets the result element of this operation.
Syntax
getResultsElement()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSElement resultsElement - The result element of this operation.
Scope
All
getResultsVariable()
Description
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Gets the results variable of this operation.
Syntax
getResultsVariable()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSVariable resultsVariable - The results variable of this operation.
Scope
All
getWebFault()
Description
Gets the fault associated with this web service operation.
Syntax
getWebFault()
Parameters
None
Returns
String webFault - The message explaining the fault occurred during this web service
operation.
Scope
All
hasWebFault()
Description
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Checks whether this WSOperation has any faults.
Syntax
hasWebFault()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exists any faults and False otherwise.
Scope
All
setBodyElement(bodyElement)
Description
Sets the body part of the WS element associated with this WS operation.
Syntax
setBodyElement(bodyElement)
Parameters
WSElement bodyElement - The body part to set WS operation for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setBodyVariable(bodyVariable)
Description
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Sets the body variable of this WS operation.
Syntax
setBodyVariable(bodyVariable)
Parameters
WSVariable bodyVariable - The body variable to set WS operation for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setHeadersElement(headersElement)
Description
Sets the headers element associated with this WS operation.
Syntax
setHeadersElement(headersElement)
Parameters
WSElement headersElement - The headers element to set WS operation for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setHeadersVariable(headersVariable)
Description
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Sets the headers variable for this WS operation.
Syntax
setHeadersVariable(headersVariable)
Parameters
WSVariable headersVariable - The headers variable for this WS operation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setInitialized(initialized)
Description
Return true if this WS operation have been initialized.
Syntax
setInitialized(initialized)
Parameters
b oolean initialized - Set to T rue if this WS operation have been initialized, else False.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setInput(input)
Description
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Set input for this operation.
Syntax
setInput(input)
Parameters
b oolean input - The input to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setModified(modified)
Description
Sets whether this operation has been modified.
Syntax
setModified(modified)
Parameters
b oolean modified - True if this operation has been modified and False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setName(name)
Description
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Sets the name of this WS operation.
Syntax
setName(name)
Parameters
String name - The name of this WS operation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setOutput(output)
Description
Sets the output of this WS operation.
Syntax
setOutput(output)
Parameters
String output - The output of this WS operation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPort(port)
Description
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Sets the port for this WS operation.
Syntax
setPort(port)
Parameters
String port - The port for this WS operation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setResultsElement(resultsElement)
Description
Sets the result elements for this WS operation.
Syntax
setResultsElement(resultsElement)
Parameters
String resultsElement - The results element to set the operation for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setResultsVariable(resultsVariable)
Description
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Sets the WS variable object that contains the results of this operation.
Syntax
setResultsVariable(resultsVariable)
Parameters
WSVariable resultsVariable - The results variable to set operation for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setWebFault(message)
Description
Sets a message when a fault occurs in this WS operation.
Syntax
setWebFault(message)
Parameters
String message - The message to set for web faults.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setWrapped(wrapped)
Description
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Return true if this WS operation have been wrapped.
Syntax
setWrapped(wrapped)
Parameters
boolean wrapped - Set to T rue if this WS operation have been wrapped, else False.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Example
# Code snippet from the After Run event of a web service listener
wsOperation = event.getOperation()
if wsOperation.hasWebFault():
log.error(wsOperation.getWebFault())
Overview
WSOptions class is for backwards compatibility
getAuthType()
Description
Gets the authentication type associated with this web service.
Syntax
getAuthType()
Parameters
None
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Returns
String authType - The authentication type associated with this web service.
Scope
All
getAuthTypeName()
Description
Gets the authentication type name associated with this web service.
Syntax
getAuthTypeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String authType - The short authentication type name associated with this web service.
Scope
All
getAuthTypesList()
Description
Gets the list of authentication types associated with this web service.
Syntax
getAuthTypesList()
Parameters
None
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Returns
List<String> authType - The list of authentication types associated with this web service.
Scope
All
getPassword()
Description
Returns the password set for the web service.
Syntax
getPassword()
Parameters
None
Returns
String password - The password set for this web service.
Scope
All
getTimeout()
Description
Gets the timeout in seconds for the web service.
Syntax
getTimeout()
Parameters
None
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Returns
int timeout - Optional timeout in seconds.
Scope
All
getURL()
Description
Gets the URL associated with this web service.
Syntax
getURL()
Parameters
None
Returns
String url - The url for this web service.
Scope
All
getUserName()
Description
Gets the user name associated with this web service.
Syntax
getUserName()
Parameters
None
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Returns
String userName - The user name for this web service.
Scope
All
setAuthType(authTypeDisplayName)
Description
Sets the authentication type for this web service.
Syntax
setAuthType(authTypeDisplayName)
Parameters
String authTypeDisplayName - The short authentication type name to be for this web
service.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setPassword(password)
Description
Sets the password for the web service.
Syntax
setPassword(password)
Parameters
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String password - The password to set for.

Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setTimeout(timeout)
Description
Sets the timeout associated with this web service.
Syntax
setTimeout(timeout)
Parameters
int timeout - The timeout in seconds to be set.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setURL(url)
Description
Sets the URL associated with this web service.
Syntax
setURL(url)
Parameters
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String url - The url for this web service.

Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setUserName(userName)
Description
Sets the user name for the web service.
Syntax
setUserName(userName)
Parameters
String userName - The user name to be set.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
WS Port
addOperation(operation)
Description
This script function will add an operation to the web service port.
Syntax
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addOperation(operation)
Parameters
WSOperation operation - The operation to be added.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
getDefinition()
Description
Returns the WS definition for this port.
Syntax
getDefinition()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSDefinition definition - The definition corresponding to this WS port.
Scope
All
getName()
Description
Gets the name of this WS operation.
Syntax
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getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of this operation.
Scope
All
getOperation(name)
Description
Returns the operation specified by the name parameter.
Syntax
getOperation(name)
Parameters
String name - The name of the operation to return for.
Returns
WSOperation operation - The web service operation with the specified name.
Scope
All
getOperationNames()
Description
Returns a list of operation names.
Syntax
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getOperationNames()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> operationNames - A list of the names of operations associated with this WS
port.
Scope
All
getOperations()
Description
Gets all the operations associated with this WS port.
Syntax
getOperations()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSOperation operations - A list of operations for this web service port.
Scope
All
Description
Sets the definition for this WS port.
Syntax
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Parameters
WSDefinition definition - The web service definition to set for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setName(name)
Description
Sets a name to this ws operation.
Syntax
setName(name)
Parameters
String name - The name to set the ws operation for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setOperations(operations)
Description
Set the operations for this WS operation.
Syntax
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setOperations(operations)
Parameters
WSOperation operations - A list of operations for this web service port.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
WS Variable
The WSVariable object is returned from a web service call to hold the results of the call. This
object contains references to child WSVariables that are defined in the schema of the output of
the web service call.
Properties:
addChild(index, child)
Description
Adds a new child to this ws variable.
Syntax
addChild(index, child)
Parameters
int index - The index for new child.
WSVariable child - The variable to add as a child to this WS variable.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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addChild(childElement)
Description
Adds and returns a new WSElement instance of childType to children.
Syntax
addChild(childElement)
Parameters
WSElement childElement - The web service element to be added as a child.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
addChild(child)
Description
Adds a new child object to this WS variable.
Syntax
addChild(child)
Parameters
WSVariable child - The WS variable to be added as child.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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clear()
Description
Removes this WS variable.
Syntax
clear()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
copy()
Description
Creates an exact copy of the ws variable and also a copy of its children.
Syntax
copy()
Parameters
None
Returns
Returns the new copy of the WS variable.
Scope
All
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getBindType()
Description
Gets the type of the bind of this WS variable.
Syntax
getBindType()
Parameters
None
Returns
BindType bindType - The bind type of this web service variable.
Scope
All
getChild(childElement)
Description
Returns the child of this WS variable.
Syntax
getChild(childElement)
Parameters
WSElement childElement - The WS element name to filter results.
Returns
The child of this WSVariable.
Scope
All
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getChild(element, index)
Description
Syntax
getChild(element, index)
Parameters
WSElement element - The WS element name to filter results.
int index - The index of child to return for.
Returns
Scope
All
getChild(elementName, index)
Description
Syntax
getChild(elementName, index)
Parameters
String elementName - The children type to return for.
Returns
Scope
2427
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All
getChild(index)
Description
Returns the child of this WSVariable specified by the index parameter.
Syntax
getChild(index)
Parameters
Returns
The child of this WS variable with the given index.
Scope
All
getChild(name)
Description
Returns the WSVariable associated with this child name.
Syntax
getChild(name)
Parameters
String childName - The name of the child to be returned.
Returns
WSVariable specified by the name parameter.
Scope
2428
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All
getChildCount()
Description
Gets the number of child elements contained by this WS variable. If it doesn't have a child,
a count of zero is returned.
Syntax
getChildCount()
Parameters
None
Returns
The number of children for this variable.
Scope
All
getChildInstances(element)
Description
Gets the child instances of the type specified by the WSElement.
Syntax
getChildInstances(element)
Parameters
WSElement element - The WS element object to filter the results.
Returns
List<WSVariable> The child instances associated with this WS variable.
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Scope
All
getChildInstances(elementName)
Description
Gets the child instances of the type specified by the elementName parameter.
Syntax
getChildInstances(elementName)
Parameters
String elementName - The WS element name to filter the results.
Returns
List<WSVariable> The child instances associated with this WS variable.
Scope
All
getChildNames()
Description
Returns all child element names contained in this WSVariable.
Syntax
getChildNames()
Parameters
None
Returns
ArrayList<String> - The names of the children of this WSVariable.
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Scope
All
getChildOccurrences(elementName)
Description
Returns the number of occurrences of the specified child.
Syntax
getChildOccurrences(elementName)
Parameters
String elementName - The name of the element to return the count for.
Returns
int count - The number of occurrences of the specified child.
Scope
All
getChildOccurrences(childElement)
Description
Returns the number of occurrences of the specified child element.
Syntax
getChildOccurrences(childElement)
Parameters
WSElement childElement - The child element to return the count for.
Returns
int count - The number of occurrences of the specified child element.
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Scope
All
getChildren()
Description
Returns a list of children of this WS variable.
Syntax
getChildren()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<WSVariable> The list of children of this WS variable.
Scope
All
getElement()
Description
Returns a WSElement Object representing the schema element of the child.
Syntax
getElement()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSElement - The WS element associated with this WS variable.
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Scope
All
getExpression()
Description
Returns the expression set for binding property.
Syntax
getExpression()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object expression - The expression set for this WS variable.
Scope
All
getName()
Description
Gets the name of this WS variable.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name of WS variable.
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Scope
All
getParent()
Description
Gets the parent of this web service variable.
Syntax
getParent()
Parameters
None
Returns
WSVariable parent - The parent corresponding to this WS variable.
Scope
All
getReasonPhrase()
Description
Get the reason phrase.
Syntax
getReasonPhrase()
Parameters
None
Returns
String reasonPhrase - The corresponding reason phrase.
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Scope
All
getResponseTime()
Description
Get the response time in milliseconds.
Syntax
getResponseTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Long responseTime - The response time in milliseconds.
Scope
All
getStatusCode()
Description
Get the associated status code.
Syntax
getStatusCode()
Parameters
None
Returns
int statusCode - The corresponding status code.
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Scope
All
getValue()
Description
Returns an Object representing the value of the child.
Syntax
getValue()
Parameters
None
Returns
Object value - The value of the child of this WSVariable.
Scope
All
hasChild(childElement)
Description
Boolean indicating the presence of child for the given web service element.
Syntax
hasChild(childElement)
Parameters
WSElement childElement - The WS element to check the existence of child for.
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist a child for the childElement and False otherwise.
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Scope
All
hasChildren()
Description
Boolean indicating that the web service element has children.
Syntax
hasChildren()
Parameters
WSElement childElement - The WS element to check the existence of child for.
Returns
boolean - True, if the WS element has children and False otherwise.
Scope
All
isArray()
Description
This method returns true if this object represents an array class, else false.
Syntax
isArray()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if the WS variable class is an array and False otherwise.
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Scope
All
isBound()
Description
Boolean indicating that this WS variable is bound.
Syntax
isBound()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if the WS variable is bound and False otherwise.
Scope
All
isValid()
Description
Checks whether this WS variable is valid or not.
Syntax
isValid()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True if the WS variable is valid and False otherwise.
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Scope
All
recordOrginalValues()
Description
Records the original values of the WS variable.
Syntax
recordOriginalValues()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
removeChild(childElement)
Description
Removes the child from this WS variable.
Syntax
removeChild(childElement)
Parameters
WSElement childElement - The WS element to be removed.
Returns
Nothing
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MES Platform 2.0
Scope
All
removeChild(childVariable)
Description
Removes the child from the WS Variable.
Syntax
removeChild(childVariable)
Parameters
WSVariable childVariable - The WS child variable to be removed.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
removeChild(index)
Description
Removes the child from the WS variable.
Syntax
removeChild(index)
Parameters
int index - The index of child to be removed.
Returns
Nothing
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MES Platform 2.0
Scope
All
reset()
Description
Clears all the children and resets the value to the original value.
Syntax
reset()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setBindType(bindType)
Description
Sets the type of bind associated with this WS variable.
Syntax
setBindType(bindType)
Parameters
BindType bindType - The bind type to bound this WS variable.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
Description
Sets the children for this WS variable.
Syntax
Parameters
List<WSVariable> children - The list of WS variable to be set as children.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setElement(element)
Description
Sets a WS element for this WS variable.
Syntax
setElement(element)
Parameters
WSElement element - The element set the WS variable for.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
setExpression(expression)
Description
Sets the expression for binding.
Syntax
setExpression(expression)
Parameters
Object expression - The expression to set the WS variable for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setName(name)
Description
Sets the name for the WS variable.
Syntax
setName(name)
Parameters
String name - The name to set the WS variable for.
Returns
Nothing
2443
MES Platform 2.0
Scope
All
setParent(parent)
Description
Sets the parent for the WS variable.
Syntax
setParent(parent)
Parameters
WSVariable parent - The object to set the WS variable for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setValue(value)
Description
Sets the value for the WS variable.
Syntax
setValue(value)
Parameters
Object value - The value to set for the WS variable.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
Code Example
wsVariable = system.ws.runWebService('Temperature Convert')

resultData = wsVariable.getChild('FahrenheitToCelsiusResult')
print 'value=%s' %(resultData.getValue() )
Methods:
toDataset()
Description
Converts a web service variable into a dataset.
Syntax
toDataset()
Parameters
None
Returns
Dataset - A dataset representing the given Web Service Variable.
Scope
All
toDataset(expanded)
Description
2445
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
toDataset(expanded)
Parameters
boolean expanded - If set to 1 (true) then every child will be converted, if set to 0 then only
the top level child will be converted.
Returns
Dataset - A dataset representing the given Web Service Variable.
Scope
All
toDict()
Description
Converts a web service variable into a python dictionary.
Syntax
toDict()
Parameters
None
Returns
PyDictionary pyDict - A python dictionary representing the given Web Service Variable.
All
toExpandedDataset()
Description
Returns a Dataset Object representing the child values of the WSVariable and iterates
through any children of the child values.
2446
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
toExpandedDataset()
Parameters
None
Returns
Dataset - The dataset containing the child values of this WS variable.
Scope
All
9.6.9 Barcode Objects

The Barcode Scanner Module has script functions and events that use various objects. The
following sections provide documentation of the methods and properties associated with these
various objects.
Barcode Event
The BarcodeEvent object is an object that contains the decoded results of a barcode. It is
passed in the onBarcodeReceived event of the BarcodeScanner component and the system.
barcode.scanner.decode script function.
Properties:
getErrorMessage()
Description
Returns the error message from the decoding process.
Syntax
getErrorMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
2447
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Error message from the decoding process.

Scope
All
getRawBarcode()
Description
Get the raw barcode as a string.
Syntax
getRawBarcode()
Parameters
None
Returns
The raw barcode.
Scope
All
getResults()
Description
Returns a java hash table of the decoded results. The hash table has entries that have a
key and a value. The key is defined in the configuration patterns and the value is itself a list
of values returned from the Regex search.
For example, the pre configured GS1 pattern GTIN that has a key of “GS1-01” and a
Regex pattern of “(01)(\d{14})”. When this pattern is found in the raw barcode, then an
entry will be put into the match results with a key of “GS1-01” and the value will be a list of
strings with 2 elements. The list of value strings is variable and is defined by the Regex
pattern's grouping. In this case the first [0] element is “01” and the second [1] element
contains the 14 digit GTIN number.
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Syntax
getResults()
Parameters
None
Returns
A hash table of the decoded results.
Scope
All
getUnmatched()
Description
Get the string of unmatched raw barcode after the decode method was called.
Syntax
getUnmatched()
Parameters
None
Returns
The unmatched raw barcode after the decode method was called.
Scope
All
hasErrorMessage()
Description
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Returns true if there is an error message passed with this event.
Syntax
hasErrorMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if there is an error message passed with this event.
Scope
All
hasResults()
Description
Returns true if there is decoded barcode results that matched the patterns given.
Syntax
hasResults()
Parameters
None
Returns
T rue, if there is decoded barcode results that matched the patterns given.
Scope
All
hasUnmatched()
2450
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Returns true if there is an unmatched portion of the raw barcode after the decode method
was called.
Syntax
hasUnmatched()
Parameters
None
Returns
True, if there is an unmatched portion of the raw barcode after the decode method was
called.
Scope
All
toDict()
Description
Returns the same results that getResults() but converted to python dictionary object with a
string key and the value as an array of strings.
Syntax
toDict()
Parameters
None
Returns
A Python dictionary object containing the decoded results.
Scope
All
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Methods:
gs1ConvertToDate(value)
Description
This is helper function to convert a GS1 formatted barcode date to a date object.
Syntax
gs1ConvertToDate(value)
Parameters
String value - String value in the format of “YYMMDD”
Returns
The resultant date object.
Scope
All
gs1ConvertToDouble(value, decimalPlace)
Description
This is a helper function to convert a GS1numeric value to a double with the correct
decimal place.
Syntax
gs1ConvertToDouble(value, decimalPlace)
Parameters
String value - String that represents the number to be converted to a double .
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String decimalPlace - String that represents the place in the value parameter to place the
decimal place.
Returns
The resultant double value.
Scope
All
gs1ConvertToFloat(value, decimalPlace)
Description
This is a helper function to convert a GS1numeric value to a float with the correct decimal
place.
Syntax
gs1ConvertToFloat(value, decimalPlace)
Parameters
String value - String that represents the number to be converted to a float.
decimal place.
Returns
The resultant float value.
Scope
All
Properties:
getKey()
Description
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MES Platform 2.0
Gets the key corresponding to this barcode pattern.
Syntax
getKey()
Parameters
None
Returns
String key - The key associated with this barcode pattern.
Scope
All
getName()
Description
Returns the name corresponding to this barcode pattern.
Syntax
getName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String name - The name associated with this barcode pattern.
Scope
All
getRegexPattern()
Description
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MES Platform 2.0
Gets the regex pattern for this barcode.
Syntax
getRegexPattern()
Parameters
None
Returns
String regexPattern - The regex pattern for this particular barcode pattern.
Scope
All
setKey(key)
Description
Sets the key for this barcode pattern.
Syntax
setKey(key)
Parameters
String key - The key to set this barcode pattern for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setName(name)
Description
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MES Platform 2.0
Sets the name for this barcode pattern.
Syntax
setName(name)
Parameters
String name - The name to set the barcode pattern for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
setRegexPattern(pattern)
Description
Sets the regex pattern for this barcode pattern.
Syntax
setRegexPattern(pattern)
Parameters
String pattern - The regex pattern to set the barcode for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Properties:
getErrorMessage()
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Description
Returns the error message from the decoding process.
Syntax
getErrorMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
String errorMessage - The message to display when an error occurs.
Scope
All
getRawBarcode()
Description
Gets the raw barcode for this decode results.
Syntax
getRawBarcode()
Parameters
None
Returns
String rawBarcode - The raw barcode for this decode results.
Scope
All
getResults()
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Description
Returns the results as a hash table after the decoding process.
Syntax
getResults()
Parameters
None
Returns
Hashtable<String, List<String>> results - A hash table of the decoded results.
Scope
All
getUnmatched()
Description
Returns the unmatched barcode for this decode results.
Syntax
getUnmatched()
Parameters
None
Returns
String unMatched - The unmatched raw barcode after the decode method was called.
Scope
All
GS1ConvertToDate(value)
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Description
This is helper function to convert a GS1 formatted barcode date to a date object.
Syntax
GS1ConvertToDate(value)
Parameters
String value - String value in the format of “YYMMDD”
Returns
The resultant date object.
Scope
All
GS1ConvertToDouble(value, decimalPlace)
Description
This is a helper function to convert a GS1numeric value to a double with the correct
decimal place.
Syntax
GS1ConvertToDouble(value, decimalPlace)
Parameters
String value - String that represents the number to be converted to a double .
decimal place.
Returns
The resultant double value.
Scope
All
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GS1ConvertToFloat(value, decimalPlace)
Description
This is a helper function to convert a GS1numeric value to a float with the correct decimal
place.
Syntax
GS1ConvertToFloat(value, decimalPlace)
Parameters
String value - String that represents the number to be converted to a float.
decimal place.
Returns
The resultant float value.
Scope
All
hasErrorMessage()
Description
Boolean indicating the presence of an error.
Syntax
hasErrorMessage()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if there is an error message passed with the decode results.
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Scope
All
hasResults()
Description
Checks whether there is decoded barcode results that matched the patterns given.
Syntax
hasResults()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean T rue, if there is decoded barcode results that matched the patterns given.
Scope
All
hasUnmatched()
Description
Boolean indicating the presence of unmatched barcodes.
Syntax
hasUnmatched()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean True, if there is any unmatched barcode.
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Scope
All
9.7 Scripting Functions

The Sepasoft MES scripting API, which is available under the module name "system", is full of
functions that are useful when designing Sepasoft MES projects. From starting production runs,
analyzing production results, to importing or exporting production data, scripting functions can
help. Some of these functions only work in the Gateway scope, and other only work in the
Client scope, while the rest will work in any scope.
Also, there are script functions that are directly available on the MES objects. They support
common tasks from setting material, personnel and other resources for production tasks to
setting parenting relationships between material classes (categories) and material definitions.
For an overview and syntax of the scripting functions, see Scripting Overview and Syntax in the
Ignition Documentation.
9.7.1
9.7.2 system.mes
There are many different types of MES objects in the Sepasoft MES system. All of these are
the common AbstractMESObject objects. The specific MES object types can be obtained by
using the getMESObjectType() method on the object.
Code Snippet
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('Vinegar')
system.mes.abortOperation
Description
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Abruptly end the current operation for the equipment specified by the equipmentPath
parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.abortOperation(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - Equipment path of the equipment to end the operation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Warning, trace information may not be correctly recorded when this script function is
used.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#The following line of code will abort the current operation

response executing at Bottling Line 1. Different version.
system.mes.abortOperation('[global]\Dressings
Inc\California\Bottling\Bottling Line 1')
system.mes.abortSegment
Description
Abruptly end the specified response segment.
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Syntax
system.mes.abortSegment(responseSegment)
Parameters
MESResponseSegment responseSegment - The MES object to abort.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Warning, trace information may not be correctly recorded when this script function is
used.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
defSeg = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Material', 'Operatio

nsSegment')
eqPath = 'My Enterprise\California\Receiving\Unload Station 1'
respSeg = system.mes.createSegment(defSeg, eqPath)
system.mes.abortSegment(respSeg)
Code Snippet
#USE THIS METHOD IF THE SEGMENT'S (END OPERATION WHEN

COMPLETE) SETTING IS TRUE.
seg = system.mes.getActiveSegment('Dressings
Inc\California\Raw Materials\Unload Station 1', 'Unload
Balsamic Vinegar')
seg.abort()
system.mes.abortOperation('Dressings Inc\California\Raw
Materials\Unload Station 1')
Code Snippet
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COMPLETE) SETTING IS FALSE.
oper = system.mes.getCurrentOperation('Dressings
Inc\California\Raw Materials\Unload Station 1')
seg = oper.getActiveSegment('Unload Balsamic Vinegar')
seg.end()
oper.end()
Description
Record a single value for the MES tag collector. If a value has already been recorded for
the same timestamp, an exception will be returned.
Syntax
system.mes.addTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, dateTime,

value)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path from the production model to the desired equipment.
String collectorType - The name of the tag collector type. See Tag Collector Types for
more details.
String key - Where there are multiple i nstances of a tag collector type, this specifies which
one to use . For example, there can be multiple MES counters for the "Equipment Count"
tag collector type. If not needed, pass an empty string. In other words it is the name of the
MES counter or the name of the Additional Factor.
Date dateTime - The date to the value being added.
Datatype value - The value to record to the MES tag collector.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#The following script will add tag value 2

dateTime = system.date.now()
equipmentPath = '[global]\Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\MP
Rotator 1'
collectorType = 'Equipment Mode'
key = ''
system.mes.addTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType,
key, dateTime, 2)
Description
Record multiple values for the MES tag collector. If a value has already been recorded for
one of the timestamps, an exception will be returned.
Syntax
system.mes.addTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, values)
Parameters
more details.
PyDictionary values - A Python dictionary containing the date(of type Date) and value
(Refer Datatype) pairs to add.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Define the from and to dates

date1 = system.date.getDate(2017, 2, 17)
dateTime1 = system.date.setTime(date1, 12, 55, 31)

Rotator 1'
collectorType = 'Equipment State'
key = ''
#Date and Value pairs as a python dictionary
values={dateTime1:4, dateTime2:3}
system.mes.addTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath, collectorType,
key, values)
system.mes.beginOperation
Descripton
Begin an operation at the equipment specified by the equipmentPath parameter. Once this
function has been called, segments can begin for the equipment.
Syntax
system.mes.beginOperation(equipmentPath, operationsResponse)
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Parameters
String equipmentPath - Equipment path of where to run the operation.
MESOperationsReponse operationsResponse - The MES object to begin. Required
properties must be set in the operations response object prior to calling this function.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

#load the operations definition
operDef = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Material', 'Operati
onsDefinition')
#create an operation for the operations definition
operResp = system.mes.createOperation(operDef)
#Begin the operation
system.mes.beginOperation(eqPath, operResp)
system.mes.beginSegment
Description
Begin the specified response segment.
Syntax
system.mes.beginSegment(responseSegment)
Parameters
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MESResponseSegment responseSegment - The MES object to begin. All required

property values must be set prior to beginning.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get the current operation

#Create a segment for the current operation

seg = oper.createSegment('Unload Balsamic Vinegar')
#Set material
seg.setMaterial('Vinegar', 'Balsamic Vinegar', 'Dressings
Inc\California\Raw Materials\Tank Farm\Vinegar Tank 1', 'TBV
1127', 100.0)
#Set personnel
seg.setPersonnel('Operator', 'Hechtman, Tom')
#Begin the segment
seg.begin()
Overview
These script functions are used to alter the category of operation schedules. One method for
batch changes and one method for individual schedules.
Method Options
system.mes.changeScheduleCategory(fromDate, toDate, fromCategory, toCategory)
Description
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Change the category of all operations schedule objects within the given date range with
matching category.
Syntax
system.mes.changeScheduleCategory(fromDate, toDate, fromCategory, toCategory)

Parameters
Date fromDate - The date to begin changing schedules.
Date toDate - The date to stop changing schedules.
String fromCategory - The schedule category to match before changing to the new
category.
String toCategory - New category to assigned to the operation schedule.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Define the start and end dates

begin = beginCal.getTime()
endCal.add(Calendar.DAY_OF_MONTH, -1)
end = endCal.getTime()
#Changes 'Held' to Active'
system.mes.changeScheduleCategory(begin, end, 'Held', 'Active')
system.mes.changeScheduleCategory(operationsScheduleUUID, toCategory)
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Description
Change the category of an operations schedule object.
Syntax
system.mes.changeScheduleCategory(operationsScheduleUUID, toCategory)
Parameters
Integer operationsScheduleUUID - The UUID of operationSchedule to change the category
for.
String toCategory - New category to assigned to the operation schedule.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This example would show how to change the ScheduleCategory to

'Held'
if(event.getMenuItemName() == 'Hold'):
system.mes.changeScheduleCategory(uuid, 'Held')
Code Snippet
# This example would show how to change the ScheduleCategory

to 'Active'
elif(event.getMenuItemName() == 'Release Hold'):
uuid = event.getScheduleEntry().getMESOperationsScheduleLink().
getMESObjectUUID()
system.mes.changeScheduleCategory(uuid, 'Active')
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system.mes.copySchedule
Description
Copy an operations schedule and all associated operations requests and request
segments objects.
Syntax
system.mes.copySchedule(operationsScheduleUUID)
Parameters
String operationsScheduleUUID - The UUID of the operations schedule to copy.
Returns
A list containing the operations schedule and all associated operations requests and
request segments. The list is returned as a MES Object List object that is a collection
holding MES objects.
Scope
All
Code Snippet
#This example would show how to copy a schedule

system.mes.copySchedule('ca6ecd0b-d78d-40d4-9e89-41b5cf8e3f6b')
Description
Returns a new instance of an MES object based on the mesObjectType parameter.
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Syntax
system.mes.createMESObject(mesObjectTypeName)
Parameters
String MES Object Type Name - The MES object type to base the new instance. This can
be one of MES object types defined in MESObjectTypes. See MES Object Type Name for
more details.
Returns
A new instance of the MES object type specified in the mesObjectTypeName parameter.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#In the example below, a new MaterialClass MES object is

created.
#After it is created, the name is set then a custom property
is added to it and then it is saved.
matClass = system.mes.createMESObject('MaterialClass')
matClass.setPropertyValue('Name', 'Turkey')
matClass.addCustomProperty('Weight', 'Float8', 'Weight of the
turkey', 'Lbs', True, True)
system.mes.saveMESObject(matClass)
system.mes.createOperation
Description
Create a new MESOperationsResponse from the specified operations definition. This is

done to create a new instance of a MESOperationsSegment object needed to begin an
operation.
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Syntax
system.mes.createOperation(operationsDefinitionName, equipmentPath)
Parameters
String operationsDefinitionName - The name of the operations definition to base the
operations response on.
String equipmentPath - Equipment path of where it will be run.
Returns
A new MESOperationsResponse object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will create a new operation for the specified

equipment
eqPath = '[global]\My Enterprise\California\Receiving\Unload
Station 2'
system.mes.createOperation('Receive Turkeys', eqPath)
system.mes.createOperationFromRequestUUID
Description
Create a new MESOperationsResponse from the specified operations request UUID.

When wanting to begin operations requests that have previously been scheduled, this
method will create a new instance of a operation response from it.
Syntax
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system.mes.createOperationFromRequestUUID(operationsRequestUUID)
Parameters
String operationsRequestUUID - The UUID of the MES operations request object, which is
its unique ID.
Returns
A MESObjectList object holding all the objects associated with the new operations
response.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Prints the list of operation response objects

operResp = system.mes.createOperationFromRequestUUID('ccedca08-
7d74-4566-a47f-d1a8fe03e337')
for objs in operResp:
print objs
Output
OperationsPerformance (09f79c29-a382-4a6b-871d-5f046586bef5,
Package Nuts Schedule, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom
properties, 1 complex properties)
OperationsResponse (d703c3f7-061e-4348-9fe3-f2db1c3050d9,
Package Nuts, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 1
complex properties)
system.mes.createSchedule
Description
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Create a new MESOperationsSchedule from the specified operations definition that is used
for scheduling. The Operations Schedule object will contain one or more linked Operations
Requests, each with their associated Requests Segments.
Note that the objects must be saved to be made manifest in the system.
Syntax
system.mes.createSchedule(operationsDefinition)
Parameters
MESOperationsDefinition operationsDefinition - The operations definition to base the root
operations request on.
Returns
A list containing a new operations schedule and all associated operations requests and
request segments. The list is returned as a MESObjectList object that is a collection
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load the operation definition object

operationsDefinition = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive
Turkeys', 'OperationsDefinition')
#Create a schedule for the specified operation

schedule = system.mes.createSchedule(operationsDefinition)
##Print each item for verification purposes
for ndx in range(schedule.size()):
print schedule.get(ndx)
##Save the schedule objects to make them manifest in the

system.
system.mes.saveSchedule(schedule)
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Output
OperationsSchedule (b15be936-9c94-4334-a1be-3ad97d115c2a,
Receive Turkeys Schedule, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom
OperationsRequest (ea82b3ea-6fe3-4a65-94a5-55e34c0ff231,
Receive Turkeys, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 2
complex properties)
RequestSegment (89f1698c-47f3-402e-a2d0-da49812d72f6, Receive
Turkeys, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 6 complex
properties)
Overview
Description
Create a new MESResponseSegment from the specified operations segment. This is done
to create a new instance of a MESResponseSegement object needed to begin a segment.
These script functions are used to create a new response segment object.
Method Options
system.mes.createSegment(definitionSegment, equipmentPath)
Syntax
system.mes.createSegment(definitionSegment, equipmentPath)
Parameters
AbstractMESObject definitionSegment - The operations segment to base the response
segment on. See AbstractMESObject object in the MES documentation.
String equipmentPath - Equipment path of the equipment to use when creating the
segment. This is required and is used when a material class is specified in the segment, it
has to be replaced with the specific equipment.
Returns
A new MESResponseSegment object.
Scope
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All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Creates a segment
obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Turkeys', 'OperationsSe
gment')
system.mes.createSegment(obj, 'My
Enterprise\California\Receiving\Unload Station 1')
system.mes.createSegment(definitionSegment, equipmentPath, autoAssignOptions)
Syntax
system.mes.createSegment(definitionSegment, equipmentPath, autoAssignOptions)

Parameters
AbstractMESObject definitionSegment - The operations segment to base the response
segment on. See AbstractMESObject object in the MES documentation.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#This code will create a new instance of the

MESResponseSegment object
seg.begin()
system.mes.createSegment(operationsResponse, segmentName, equipmentPath,

autoAssignOptions)
Syntax
system.mes.createSegment(operationsResponse, segmentName, equipmentPath,

autoAssignOptions)
Parameters
MESOperationsResponse object - The operations response to create the response
segment for.
String segmentName - The name of the operationsSegment to base the response segment
on. If this property is empty, then the name of the operations response object will be used.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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#Creates a segment for a specific operation

operDef = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Turkeys', 'Operatio
nsDefinition')
system.mes.createSegment(operResp, 'Receive Turkeys', eqPath, T
rue)
system.mes.createSegment(operationResponse, segmentName, autoAssignOptions)
Syntax
system.mes.createSegment(operationsResponse, segmentName,
autoAssignOptions)
Parameters
MESOperationsResponse operationsResponse - The operations response to create the
response segment for.
String segmentName - The name of the operationsSegment to base the response segment
on. If this property is empty, then the name of the operations response object will be used.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load an operation definition object

operDef = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Turkeys', 'Operatio
nsDefinition')
#Create an operation for the operations definition object
#Create a segment for the specified operation
system.mes.createSegment(operResp, 'Receive Turkeys', True)
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system.mes.createSegment(operationsSegmentName, equipmentPath, autoAssignOptions)
Syntax
system.mes.createSegment(operationsSegmentName, equipmentPath,
autoAssignOptions)
Parameters
String operationsSegmentName - The name of the operations segment to base the
response segment on.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Creates a segment for a given equipment path and segment name

system.mes.createSegment('Receive Turkeys', 'My
Enterprise\California\Receiving\Unload Station 1', True)
system.mes.createSegmentForOperation
Description
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Create a new MESResponseSegment from the specified operations segment. This is done
to create a new instance of a MESResponseSegement object needed to begin a segment.
Syntax
system.mes. createSegmentForOperation (operationsResponseUUID,

segmentName, autoAssignOptions)
Parameters
String operationsResponseUUID - The operations response UUID to create the response
segment for.
String segmentName - The name of the operations segment to base the response
segment on. If this property is empty, then the name of the operations response object will
be used.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
operationsResponseUUID = 'c8c77882-9786-4adb-a657-ec4dcc0a4bda'
segmentName = 'Sugar-Nuts Unlimited:Site 1:Area:Line 1'
autoAssignOptions = True
seg=system.mes.createSegmentForOperation
(operationsResponseUUID, segmentName, autoAssignOptions)
print seg
Output
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ResponseSegment (46ab55da-8d4c-4e39-b4dc-61580b8acd08, Sugar-Nu

ts Unlimited:Site 1:Area:Line 1, 0 parents, 0 children, 0
custom properties, 7 complex properties)
system.mes.createSublots
Description
Create new material sublots for the provided material lot.
Syntax
system.mes.createSublots(materialLot, sublotCount)
Parameters
MESMaterialLot materialLot - The MES object to create new material sublots for.
String sublotCount - Number of new material sublots to create in the specified material lot.
Returns
Material lot object will newly created material sublots as children.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will create new material sublots for the provided
material lot.
lot = system.mes.loadMESObject('Lot 1111', 'MaterialLot')
sublots = system.mes.createSublots(lot, 2)
system.mes.delaySchedule
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system.mes.delaySchedule
Description
Delay the operations request by the amount that it is overdue to begin or finish. When this
is done, other operations requests may also be delayed if they are in conflict.
Syntax
system.mes.delaySchedule(operationsRequest)
Parameters
MESOperationsRequest operationsRequest - The MES object to delay the schedule for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load an operations request object

operationsRequest = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive
MaterialA', 'OperationsRequest')
#Delays schedule for the given operations request
system.mes.delaySchedule(operationsRequest)
Overview
These script functions are used to delete operation schedule(s).
Method Options
system.mes.deleteSchedule(fromDate, toDate, category)
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Description
Delete the list of operation schedules fall into the specified category.
Syntax
system.mes.deleteSchedule(fromDate, toDate, category)

Parameters
Date fromDate - The date to begin deleting schedules.
Date toDate - The date to stop deleting schedules.
String category - The category of schedules to delete.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Specify the start and end dates

begin.add(Calendar.DAY_OF_MONTH, 1)
start = begin.getTime()
end = Calendar.getInstance()
end.add(Calendar.MONTH, -1)
finish = end.getTime()
#Deletes all 'Active' schedules
system.mes.deleteSchedule(start, finish, 'Active')
system.mes.deleteSchedule(operationsScheduleUUID)
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Description
Delete the operations schedule with the UUID specified by the operationsScheduleUUID.
Syntax
system.mes.deleteSchedule(operationsScheduleUUID)
Parameters
String operationsScheduleUUID - The UUID of the operations schedule to delete.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Deletes the schedule of the operation

system.mes.deleteSchedule('79425a70-4420-4705-a7e4-
f25288898732')
system.mes.deriveMESObject
The deriveMESObject allows for an MES Object to be created and have the same properties as
the object that is passed to it. This function call be called by passing it an MES Object or by
passing it the UUID of an object.
system.mes.deriveMESObject(mesObject, mesObjectTypeName, copyPropertyValues)
Description
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Returns a new instance of MES object of the type specified by the mesObjectTypeName
parameter and all applicable properties derived from the MES object specified by the
mesObject parameter will be copied to it.
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesObject - The MES object to derive the new MES object from
String MES Object Type Name - The MES object type name to base the new instance.
This can be one of MES object types defined in MESObjectTypes. See MES Object Type
Name for more details.
Boolean copyPropertyValues - If true, copy the values of the properties to the new MES
object
Returns
A new instance of the MES Object Type specified in the mesObjectTypeName parameter
Scope
All
Code Snippet
#In the example below, a new MaterialDef MES object is derived.

mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('Box', 'MaterialDef')
system.mes.deriveMESObject(mesObject, 'MaterialDef', True)
system.mes.deriveMESObject(mesObjectUUID, mesObjectTypeName, copyPropertyValues)
Description
Returns a new instance of an MES object of the type specified by the
mesObjectTypeName parameter and all applicable properties derived from the MES object
specified by the mesObjectUUID parameter will be copied to it.
Parameters
String mesObjectUUID - The UUID of the MES object to base the new object on
String MES Object Type Name - The MES object type name to base the new instance.
This can be one of MES object types defined in MESObjectTypes. See MES Object Type
Name for more details.
Boolean copyPropertyValues - If true, copy the values of the properties to the the new
MES object
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Returns
An AbstractMESObject
Scope
All
Code Snippet
#Returns a new instance of specified MES object

system.mes.deriveMESObject('51b51e30-4d10-41b4-8e0f-
ecde5a5d58f1','MaterialClass', True)
system.mes.deriveOperation
Description
Create a new MESOperationsDefinition from the specified operations definition. This also
derives all dependent MESOperationsSegment objects.
Syntax
system.mes.deriveOperation(operationsDefinition)
Parameters
MESOperationsDefinition operationsDefinition - The operations definition to base the
derived operations definition.
Returns
A list containing the newly derived OperationsDefinition and all dependent Operations
Segment object. The list is returned as a MES Object List object that is a collection holding
MES objects.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#Create an instance of the given operations definition object

operationsDefinition = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive
Turkey', 'OperationsDefinition')
system.mes.deriveOperation(operationsDefinition)
system.mes.endOperation
Description
End the current operation for the equipment specified by the equipmentPath parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.endOperation(equipmentPath, operationsResponse)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - Equipment path of the equipment to end the operation.
MESOperationsResponse operationsResponse - The MES object to end. Final properties
must be set in the operations response object prior to calling this function. Usually a called
to get the current operations response object is done prior to calling this function. Usually,
a called to get the current operations response object is done prior to calling this function.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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onsDefinition')
#Create an operation based on the operations definition
system.mes.endOperation(eqPath, operResp)
Code Snippet
#This code will end the current operation

oper.end()
Code Snippet
#Add new custom property to the operation before it is ended

cp = {'Effort' : ['String', 'Maximum']}
oper.setCustomPropertyValues(cp)
oper.end()
system.mes.endSegment
Description
End the specified response segment.
Syntax
system.mes.endSegment(responseSegment)
Parameters
MESResponseSegment responseSegment - The MES object to end. All final property
values must be set prior to ending.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

nsSegment')
#Ends the segment
system.mes.endSegment(respSeg)
Code Snippet

COMPLETE) SETTING IS TRUE.
Balsamic Vinegar')
seg.end()
Code Snippet

COMPLETE) SETTING IS FALSE.
seg = oper.getActiveSegment('Unload Balsamic Vinegar')
seg.end()
oper.end()
Overview
These script functions are used to execute an MES event.
Method Options
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system.mes.executeMESEvent(mesObject, eventName, parameters)
Description
Execute an MES event on the specified MES object with parameters.
Syntax
system.mes.executeMESEvent(mesObject, eventName, parameters)

Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesObject - The MES object to execute the event on. See
AbstractMESObject object in the MES documentation.
String eventName - Name of the event to execute on the specified MES object.
MESObjectEventParameters parameters - Parameters to pass to the event. See MES
Object Event Parameters documentation for more information.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load the MES object

#Create parameters and execute the event
system.mes.executeMESEvent(mesObject, 'My User Event',
params)
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system.mes.executeMESEvent(mesObject, eventName)
Description
Execute an MES event on the specified MES object.
Syntax
system.mes.executeMESEvent(mesObject, eventName)
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesObject - The MES object to execute the event on. See
String eventName - Name of the event to execute on the specified MES object.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load the MES object and executes event associated with it

mesObject = system.mes.loadMESObject('Box', 'MaterialDef')
system.mes.executeMESEvent(mesObject, 'Event1')
system.mes.executeSegment
Description
Execute the specified response segment. This is the same as begin segment and then
ending the segment immediately.
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Syntax
system.mes.executeSegment(responseSegment)
Parameters
MESResponseSegment responseSegment - The MES object to execute. This can be used
to split lot, receive material, change lot status, etc.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Load the object

nsSegment')
#Create segment for the MES object
system.mes.executeSegment(respSeg)
Code Snippet
#This code is for the execution of the specified segment

seg = system.mes.createSegment('Unload Vinegar', 'Dressings
Inc\California\Raw Materials\Unload Station 1', False)
seg.setMaterial('Vinegar Type', 'Balsamic Vinegar', 'Dressings
11000', 100.0)
seg.setPersonnel('Unload Operator', 'Smith, Sam')
seg.execute()
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Code Snippet
#Set custom property value for pH custom property defined in

the segment.
seg.setPropertyValue('pH', 4.4)
#Set custom property value for Brix custom property defined in

the material reference.
cp = {'Brix' : 5.5}
1127', 100.0, cp)
seg.setPersonnel('Operator', 'Hechtman, Tom')
seg.execute()
Overview
These script functions are used to execute the specified response segment immediately.
Method Options
system.mes.executeSegmentImmediately(responseSegment, bypassInventoryCheck)
Description
Execute the specified response segment. This is the same as execute segment but
bypasses the overhead of the response segment lifetime. In all cases, a new operations
response object will be created and associated to the response segment passed as a
parameter to this function.
Syntax
system.mes.executeSegmentImmediately(responseSegment, bypassInventoryCheck)
Parameters
MESResponseSegment responseSegment - The MESResponseSegment object to
execute. This can be used to split lot, receive material, change lot status, etc.
Boolean bypassInventoryCheck - If true, bypass the checking of inventory levels.
Returns
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The MESResponseSegment object.

Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get the current operation

oper = system.mes.getCurrentOperation('[global]\Enterprise\San
Marcos\MP Rotator\MP Rotator 1')
#Create segment for the operation
seg = oper.createSegment('Pack goods')
#Set the material
seg.setMaterial('Molds', 'Mt67b', '[global]\Enterprise\San
Marcos\MP Rotator\MP Rotator 1', 'mld 1127', 100.0)
#Execute immediately
system.mes.executeSegmentImmediately(seg, True)
Output
ResponseSegment (8f950e94-3bbc-4b10-adea-6f09433c45d7, Pack

goods, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 7 complex
properties)
system.mes.executeSegmentImmediately(responseSegment)
Description
Execute the specified response segment. This is the same as execute segment but
bypasses the overhead of the response segment lifetime. In all cases, a new operations
response object will be created and associated to the response segment passed as a
parameter to this function.
Syntax
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system.mes.executeSegmentImmediately(responseSegment)
Parameters
MESResponseSegment responseSegment - The MESResponseSegment object to
execute. This can be used to split lot, receive material, change lot status, etc.
Returns
The MESResponseSegment object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get current operation

oper=system.mes.getCurrentOperation('[global]\Enterprise\Site
1\Area\Line 1')
#Create segment
seg = oper.createSegment('Mix Nuts')
#Set the material
seg.setMaterial('Mix Peanuts', 'Salt', '[global]
\Enterprise\Site 1\Area\Line 1', 'rt 57', 100)
#Execute immediately
system.mes.executeSegmentImmediately(seg)
Output
ResponseSegment (0ab4a7c0-99ea-4d79-bed1-cb732388c5a2, Mix

Nuts, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 7 complex
properties)
system.mes.exportMESObjects
Description
2497
MES Platform 2.0
Convert the specified MES objects to XML. The XML can then be written to a disk file, sent
to external systems, written to a database, etc. by using other Ignition script functions.
Syntax
system.mes.exportMESObjects(filter)
Parameters
MESObject filter filter - A MESObjectFilter object specifying the MES object to include.
Returns
A XML string value representing all MES objects specified by the filter.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will print the XML string value.

xml = system.mes.exportMESObjects(filter)
print xml
#This code will write XML string value to a file.

filepath = system.file.openFile("xml")
if filepath != None:
system.file.writeFile(filepath, xml)
Output
<MESObjectList>
<MESObject MESObjectType="EquipmentClass">
<CoreProperty name="UUID">a0a7991c-ee75-47d7-8c91-
b0e20e736ea9</CoreProperty>
2498
MES Platform 2.0
<CoreProperty name="Name">Storage Tank</CoreProperty>

<CoreProperty name="Description">receiving water<
/CoreProperty>
<ChildReference>
<MESObjectType>StorageUnit</MESObjectType>
<MESObjectUUID>8da06ff8-2922-4e0c-a01a-
e7cda6899a0e</MESObjectUUID>
</ChildReference>
<ChildReference>
<MESObjectType>StorageUnit</MESObjectType>
<MESObjectUUID>d9eb9a1a-4503-436a-9765-
d57ae8af0ec1</MESObjectUUID>
</ChildReference>
</MESObject>
<MESObject MESObjectType="EquipmentClass">
<CoreProperty name="UUID">dc161370-e4dd-496c-8d67-
bc306db95843</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Name">Substation 1</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Description">This is a station to
collect the turkeys</CoreProperty>
</MESObject>
</MESObjectList>
Overview
These script functions are used to get the response segment for the specified equipment path
and segment name. This is most often for the purpose of updating the segment with changes in
material or personnel.
Method Options
system.mes.getActiveSegment(equipmentPath, segmentName)
Description
Get the response segment for the specified equipment path and segment name.
Syntax
system.mes.getActiveSegment(equipmentPath, segmentName)
Parameters
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String equipmentPath - The path of the equipment that is running an operation and
specified segment.
String segmentName - The name of the segment to return.
Returns
The matching MESResponseSegment object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will get the active segment, set the material, and
update the segment to manifest changes.
Balsamic Vinegar')
1128', 100.0)
seg.update()
system.mes.getActiveSegment(operationsResponse, equipmentPath, segmentName)
Description
Get the response segment for the specified operation at the equipment path with the given
segment name.
Syntax
system.mes.getActiveSegment(operationsResponse, equipmentPath, segmentName)
Parameters
2500
MES Platform 2.0
MESOperationsResponse operationsResponse - The operations response object that is

associated with the segment to return.
specified segment.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
operationsResponseUUID = 'a446eea5-d451-4d8f-aac0-60e02672a193'
operationsResponse=system.mes.loadMESObject
(operationsResponseUUID)
path = '[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Site 1\Area\Line 1'
seg=system.mes.getActiveSegment(operationsResponseUUID, path,
segmentName)
print seg
Output
ResponseSegment (8aff88ce-138e-4bd2-b35d-1a066203bf4c, Sugar-

Nuts Unlimited:Site 1:Area:Line 1, 0 parents, 0 children, 0
system.mes.getActiveSegment(operationsResponseUUID, equipmentPath, segmentName)
Description
Get the response segment for the operation at the specified equipment path with the given
segment name.
2501
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
system.mes.getActiveSegment(operationsResponseUUID, equipmentPath,
segmentName)
Parameters
String operationsResponseUUID - The UUID of the operations response object that is
associated with the segment to return.
specified segment.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
operationsResponseUUID = '7a4b2168-1d34-4944-96f5-edc0be02ce32'
seg=system.mes.getActiveSegment(operationsResponseUUID, path,
segmentName)
seg.end()
system.mes.getAvailableOperations
Description
2502
MES Platform 2.0
Get a list of the available operations that can be executed on the equipment specified by
the equipmentPath parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.getAvailableOperations(equipmentPath, searchPattern,
onlyMatchingSegements, onlyProductionVisible)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - Equipment path of the equipment to return available operations for.
Boolean onlyMatchingSegments - If true, only return operations that have a segment with a
matching name. This is used to make a single selection instead of having to select and
operation and then a segment.
Boolean onlyProductionVisible.
Returns
A list of available operations. A MESList object is returned that is a collection holding MES
object links that represent operations.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This will list out all the available operations

oper = system.mes.getAvailableOperations('Dressings
Inc\California\Raw Materials\Unload Station 1', 'Receive *', Tr
ue, True)
2503
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getAvailableReferenceOptions
Description
Get a list of the available options for the specified MES reference property specified in by
the property parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.getAvailableReferenceOptions(mesObject, propertyPath,
MESObjectTypeName, nameFilter, onlyDefinitionTypes, maxLotReturnCount,
lotNameFilter )
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesobject -The AbstractMESObject for which the available options.
String propertyPath - The name or property path of the property.
String MES Object Type Name - The type of MES object types to return. See MES Object
Type Name for more details.
String nameFilter - A filter that limits the results to the specified type.
Boolean onlyDefinitionTypes - If True, returns only the definition types.
Integer maxLotReturnCount - The maximum number of lots.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
2504
MES Platform 2.0
seg = system.mes.createSegment('Process', '[global]

\Enterprise\Site\Area\Processing Line 1', True)
system.mes.getAvailableReferenceOptions(seg, 'Material.Raw
Material In', 'MaterialLot', '', False, 10, '')
system.mes.getAvailableSegments
Description
Get a list of the available segments that can be executed for the specified operation
response object.
Syntax
system.mes.getAvailableSegments( operationsResponse , searchPattern )
Parameters
MESOperationsResponse operationsResponse - The MES object that the segments are
defined in.
Returns
A list of available segments. The list is returned as a MESList object that is a collection
holding MESObjectLinks for each segment object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will print the list of available segments.
2505
MES Platform 2.0

onsDefinition')
list = system.mes.getAvailableSegments(operResp, 'Receive *')
segments = list.get(ndx)
print segments
Output
Receive Material
system.mes.getCountValue
Description
Returns the quantity from the automatic production counters.
Syntax
system.mes.getCountValue(equipmentPath, counterName, fromDate, toDate)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - Equipment path of the equipment to return the current operation
response for.
String counterName - The name of the MES counter to return the value for.
Date fromDate - The starting date to base the count value.
Date toDate - The ending date to base the count value.
Returns
The MES count value.
Scope
All
2506
MES Platform 2.0
Code Examples
Code Snippet
begin.add(Calendar.DAY_OF_MONTH, 1)
end = Calendar.getInstance()
end.add(Calendar.MONTH, -1)
finish = end.getTime()
print system.mes.getCountValue('[global]\My
Enterprise\California\Storage\Vinegar Tanks\Vinegar Tank 1', 'A
BC', start, finish)
Output
1000
system.mes.getCurrentEquipmentStates
Description
Return current equipment states.
Syntax
system.mes.getCurrentEquipmentStates(equipmentPathFilter)
Parameters
String equipmentPathFilter - The filter value, including * and ? wildcard characters, to filter
results by the equipment path.
Returns
Map<String, EquipmentState> - A map containing the equipment path in the key and the
EquipmentState object in the value. See EquipmentState object documentation for details.
2507
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
print system.mes.getCurrentEquipmentStates('Enterprise\San
Marcos*')
Output
{Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\MP Rotator 1\Infeed\Nozzle

Assembly=Disabled [RUNNING], Enterprise\San Marcos\MP
Rotator=Unknown State [UNKNOWN], Enterprise\San Marcos\MP
Rotator\MP Rotator 1\2B=Running [RUNNING], Enterprise\San
Marcos\MP Rotator\Test Line 1=Running [RUNNING],
Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\MP Rotator 1=Non-Production
[IDLE], Enterprise\San Marcos=Unknown State [UNKNOWN],
Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\Test Line 1\New Cell=Running
[RUNNING], Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\MP Rotator
1\Infeed=Disabled [RUNNING], Enterprise\San Marcos\MP
Rotator\MP Rotator 1\Infeed\2A=Running [RUNNING],
Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\MP Rotator 1\Infeed\Nozzle
Assembly\1A=Running [RUNNING], Enterprise\San Marcos\MP
Rotator\MP Rotator 1\Infeed\Nozzle Assembly\1B=Running
[RUNNING]}
system.mes.getCurrentOperation
Description
Get the current operations response that is currently running for the equipment specified by
the equipmentPath parameter.
Syntax
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MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getCurrentOperation( equipmentPath )
Parameters
response for.
Returns
The current MESOperationsResponse object for the specified equipment.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will return the current operation

oper = system.mes.getCurrentOperation('Nuts
Unlimited\Folsom\Packaging\Packaging Line 1')
seg = oper.getActiveSegment('Package Nuts')
Output
OperationsResponse (b4532162-ff22-4405-b22a-8436f5c501d3,
Package Nuts, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 1
complex properties)
system.mes.getCurrentOperations
Description
Get the current operations response objects that is currently running for the equipment
specified by the equipmentPath parameter.
Syntax
2509
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getCurrentOperations(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - Equipment path of the equipment to return the current operations
response objects for.
Returns
A MESObjectList object that holds a collections operations response objects that are
currently active for the equipment.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#specify path for which the current operations are to be listed

eqPath = 'Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 1'
list = system.mes.getCurrentOperations(eqPath)
print list.get(i)
Output
OperationsResponse (becc61f8-86ca-44fe-9345-626a6ab9151d, PC-

002-Enterprise:Site:Area:Line 1, 0 parents, 0 children, 0
system.mes.getCurrentSegments
Description
Get the currently executing response segments for the specified equipment.
2510
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
system.mes.getCurrentSegments( equipmentPath )
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path of the equipment to return the currently executing
response segments.
Returns
A list of the currently executing response segments for the equipment specified by the
equipmentPath parameter. The list is returned as a MESList object that is a collection
holding MESObjectLinks for each segment object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This example will return the currently executing segments

segCurrent = system.mes.getCurrentSegments('Dressings
system.mes.getDependencies
Description
Get MES object links of all objects the depend on the specified object.
Syntax
system.mes.getDependencies( mesObject )
Parameters
2511
MES Platform 2.0
AbstractMESObject mesObject - An MES object to return dependencies for. See

Returns
A list of MES Object Link objects that depend on the specified object specified in the
mesObjectLink parameter. A MESList object is returned that is a collection holding MES
object links.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#The following is the snippet prints the list of objects.

results = system.mes.getDependencies(matClass)
system.mes.getEquipmentModeHistory
Description
Return the equipment mode history.
Syntax
system.mes.getEquipmentModeHistory(equipmentPath, beginDateTime,
endDateTime, includeChildren)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path of equipment to return the mode history for.
2512
MES Platform 2.0
Date beginDateTime - The begin date time.

Date endDateTime - The end date time.
String includeChildren - If true, include mode history for children.
Returns
Dataset - A dataset containing the equipment mode history.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath = '[global]\Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\Test Line

1'
date = system.date.getDate(2017, 2, 17)
beginDateTime = system.date.setTime(date, 15, 13, 31)
endDateTime = system.date.now()
data=system.mes.getEquipmentModeHistory(eqPath, beginDateTime,
endDateTime, True)
for row in range(data.rowCount):
for col in range(data.columnCount):
print data.getValueAt(row, col)
Output
None
Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\Test Line 1
Fri Mar 17 15:13:31 PDT 2017
Mon Mar 27 15:10:56 PDT 2017
Production [PRODUCTION]
14397.4166667
0
Enterprise\San Marcos\MP Rotator\Test Line 1\New Cell
Fri Mar 17 15:13:31 PDT 2017
Mon Mar 27 15:10:56 PDT 2017
Production [PRODUCTION]
14397.4166667
2513
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getEquipmentModeOptions
Description
Return the equipment mode options.
Syntax
system.mes.getEquipmentModeOptions(equipmentPath, modeTypeFilter)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path of equipment to return the modes for.
String modeTypeFilter - The equipment mode type filter.
Returns
MESObjectList - A MESObjectList object containing MESEquipmentMode objects.
Scope
All
Mode Filters
Valid default values for the modeTypeFilter parameter are...
'Unknown'
'Production'
'Idle'
'Changeover'
'Maintenance'
'Other'
'Disabled'
... as well as any custom modes you create.
Code Examples
2514
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
newData = []
hdr = ['equipPath', 'Name', 'Code', 'Type']
if equipPath != '':
data = system.mes.getEquipmentModeOptions(equipPath, "")
for item in data:
modeName = item.getName()
modeCode = item.getModeCode()
modeType = item.getModeTypeName()
newData.append([equipPath, modeName, modeCode,
modeType])
eqModes = system.dataset.toDataSet(hdr, newData)

for row in range(eqModes.rowCount):
for col in range(eqModes.columnCount):
print eqModes.getValueAt(row, col)
Output
Maintenance
3
Maintenance
Changeover
2
Changeover
Disabled
0
Disabled
Production
1
Production
Other
4
Other
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MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getEquipmentScheduleEntries
Description
Return entries that have been scheduled for an equipment path. The script function returns
an MESList object containing MESScheduleEntry objects.
Info
The function requires an additional argument on the Gateway script which is the name
of the project.
Syntax
system.mes.getEquipmentScheduleEntries(equipmentPath, beginDate, endDate,

categoryFilter, includeProgress)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path for the equipment to return the schedule entries for.
Date beginDate - The beginning date of schedule entries to include in the results.
Date endDate - The ending date of schedule entries to include in the results.
String categoryFilter - The schedule entry categories to include in the results. Multiple
schedule categories can be included by separating them with commas.
Boolean includeProgress - If true, each schedule entry will include progress details. Note,
this requires more overhead and should only be used if necessary.
Returns
MESList<MESScheduleEntry> - A list containing MESScheduleEntry objects. Each
MESScheduleEntry object contains the links to the operations schedule, operations
request, operations response (if one exists) and more schedule details. See
MESScheduleEntry in the MES help documentation for more information.
Scope
All
2516
MES Platform 2.0
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#specify the equipment path

eqPath = '[global]\Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 1'
#define the start and end dates
begin = system.date.addDays(system.date.now(), -10)
end = system.date.addDays(system.date.now(), 10)
#let category be 'Active'

category = 'Active'
#Gets the equipment schedule entries

list = system.mes.getEquipmentScheduleEntries(eqPath, begin,
end, category, False)
print list
for item in list:
print item.getScheduledStartDate()
if item.hasMESOperationsScheduleLink():
print item.getMESOperationsScheduleLink()
print item.getMESOperationsRequestLink()
if item.hasMESOperationsResponseLink():
print item.getMESOperationsResponseLink()
print '\n'
Output
Size 3
2017-04-14 11:23:00.0
(type: Operations Schedule, uuid: 8689710a-71aa-4c1e-8a9a-
50205d34568f)
PC01-Enterprise:Site:Area:Line 1 ; Operations Request
2017-04-14 12:23:01.0
(type: Operations Schedule, uuid: d4769a8b-e884-430f-a5c0-
616fbf8201f5)
2017-04-18 06:45:07.0
(type: Operations Schedule, uuid: 0d1d07bc-2da5-4585-8c91-
988c95b36281)
2517
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Overview
These script functions returns equipment state history .
Method Options
system.mes.getEquipmentStateHistory(equipmentPath, beginDateTime, endDateTime,
stateTypeFilter, rollupTimeSpan, runLookBackCount)
Description
Return equipment state history.
Syntax
system.mes.getEquipmentStateHistory(equipmentPath, beginDateTime,
endDateTime, stateTypeFilter, rollupTimeSpan, runLookBackCount)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path of equipment to return the state history for.
String stateTypeFilter - The equipment state type filter.
Integer rollupTimeSpan - The rollup time span in seconds.
Integer runLookBackCount - The number of runs to return downtime events for within the
selected date range. Set to 0 to return all runs within the date range. Set to 1 to return only
the current or most recent run.
Returns
Dataset - A dataset containing the equipment state history.
Scope
All
Code Examples
2518
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
equipmentPath = event.source.parent.getComponent('MES Object

beginDateTime = event.source.parent.getComponent('Date Range').
startDate
endDateTime = event.source.parent.getComponent('Date Range').
endDate
stateTypeFilter = ''
rollupTimeSpan = 0
runLookBackCount = 0
dataset = system.mes.getEquipmentStateHistory(equipmentPath,
beginDateTime, endDateTime, stateTypeFilter, rollupTimeSpan,
runLookBackCount)
print dataset.getColumnNames()
Output
[Line State Event Begin, Line State Event End, Line State
Duration, Line Downtime Equipment Path, Line Downtime
Equipment Name, Line Downtime Reason, Line Downtime Reason
Path, Equipment Note, Line State Value, Line Downtime State
Time Stamp, Line Downtime Reason Split, Line Downtime Event
Sequence, Line Downtime Occurrence Count, Line State Override
Type, Line State Override Scope]
system.mes.getEquipmentStateHistory(equipmentPath, beginDateTime, endDateTime,

includeChildren)
Description
Return equipment state history.
Syntax
system.mes.getEquipmentStateHistory(equipmentPath, beginDateTime,
endDateTime, includeChildren)
2519
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Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path of equipment to return the state history for.
Boolean includeChildren - If true, include state history for children.
Returns
Dataset - A dataset containing the equipment state history.
Note that the Line State Object column is an MES Object, and thus this dataset
cannot be simply dumped into a table.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
equipmentPath = event.source.parent.getComponent('MES Object

beginDateTime = event.source.parent.getComponent('Date Range').
startDate
endDateTime = event.source.parent.getComponent('Date Range').
endDate
includeChildren = True
dataset = system.mes.getEquipmentStateHistory(equipmentPath,
beginDateTime, endDateTime, includeChildren)
print dataset.getColumnNames()
Output
[Equipment Cell Order, Equipment Path, Is Key Cell, State

Begin Time, State End Time, Line State Object, State Duration]
2520
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Return equipment state options.
Syntax
system.mes.getEquipmentStateOptions(equipmentPath, parentUUID, stateTypeFilter)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path of equipment to return the states for.
String parentUUID - The UUID of the parent equipment.
String stateTypeFilter - The equipment state type filter.
Returns
MESObjectList - A MESObjectList object containing MESEquipmentState or
MESEquipmentStateClass objects.
Scope
All
State Filter
Valid default options for the State filter parameter are...'Unknown'
'Unplanned Downtime'
'Planned Downtime'
'Blocked'
'Starved'
'Running'
'Idle'
'Disabled'
... and any custom states that you have created.
Code Examples
2521
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
hdr = ['equipPath', 'stateName', 'stateCode', 'stateType']

newData = []
if equipPath != '':
data = system.mes.getEquipmentStateOptions(equipPath, "", "
")
for item in data:
stateName = item.getName()
if item.getMESObjectType().getName() == 'EquipmentState
Class':
pass
else:
stateCode = item.getStateCode()
stateType = item.getStateTypeName()
newData.append([equipPath, stateName, stateCode,
stateType])
eqStates = system.dataset.toDataSet(hdr, newData)

for row in range(eqStates.rowCount):
for col in range(eqStates.columnCount):
print eqStates.getValueAt(row, col)
Output
Unplanned Downtime
3
Unplanned Downtime
Planned Downtime
4
Planned Downtime
Idle
2
Idle
Blocked
5
Blocked
Disabled
0
Disabled
2522
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Running
1
Running
Starved
6
Starved
system.mes.getInventory
Description
Get inventory based on the mesLotFilter parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.getInventory(mesLotFilter)
Parameters
MESLotFilter mesLotFilter - A MESLotFilter object containing the filter criteria to return lot
information for. See MESLotFilter object in the MES documentation for more information.
Returns
Dataset containing the lot results.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
dataSet = system.mes.getInventory(filter)
pds = system.dataset.toPyDataSet(dataSet)
2523
MES Platform 2.0
value = pds[0][12]
print value
Output
Raw Balsamic Vinegar
system.mes.getLotInfoByName
Description
Get lot information including custom properties and sublots that belong to the lot.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotInfoByName(lotName, includeSublots, includeCustomProperties)
Parameters
String lotName - The lot name to return details for.
Boolean includeSublots - If true, include sublot that belong to the lot.
Boolean includeCustomProperties - If true, include custom properties for the lot, and if
included, the sublots.
Returns
A dataset containing a row for each lot. If sublot are included, they reside in a dataset
embedded in a column of the lot row. If custom properties are included, they will reside in a
dataset embedded in a column of the lot or sublot rows.
Scope
All
Code Examples
2524
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
#Get all of the information for material lots with a given name
ds = system.mes.getLotInfoByName('0000000073', False, True)
#Print available columns to access lot information

print 'Available columns to access Material Lot object
information:'
for col in range(ds.columnCount):
print ds.getColumnName(col)
#Cycle through each one

#The CustomProperties column holds a dataset that has a

row for each custom property
cpDS = ds.getValueAt(row, 'CustomProperties')
#This shows the column names of the custom property table

#These are the available members of the custom property
print
print 'Available columns to access custom property
information:'
for cpCol in range(cpDS.columnCount):
print cpDS.getColumnName(cpCol)
print
print 'Custom property values:'
#Print name - value of each custom property

for cpRow in range(cpDS.rowCount):
name = cpDS.getValueAt(cpRow, 'Name')
value = cpDS.getValueAt(cpRow, 'Value')
print '%s = %s' % (name, value)
#To change custom properties use the following

lotUUID = ds.getValueAt(row, 'LotUUID')
seqNo = ds.getValueAt(row, 'LotSequence')
lotUse = ds.getValueAt(row, 'LotUse')
if lotUse == 'Out' and seqNo == 1:
matLot = system.mes.loadMESObject(lotUUID)
matLot.setPropertyValue('Viscosity', '11000')
system.mes.saveMESObject(matLot)
Output
Available columns to access Material Lot object information:

LotUUID
2525
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LotName
LotSequence
LotDescription
LotEnabled
LotAssembly
LotStatus
LotAvailability
LotUnits
MaterialUUID
MaterialName
MaterialDescription
MaterialEnabled
EquipmentUUID
EquipmentName
EquipmentPath
EquipmentEnabled
CustomProperties
Available columns to access custom property information:
MESPropertyUUID
ParentMESPropertyUUID
Name
Description
Value
ValueUnits
ValueDataType
Enable
Required
ProductionVisible
Custom property values:
Available columns to access custom property information:
MESPropertyUUID
ParentMESPropetyUUID
Name
Description
Value
ValueUnits
ValueDataType
Enable
Required
ProductionVisible
Custom property values:
system.mes.getLotInfoByUUID
Description
2526
MES Platform 2.0
Get lot information including custom properties and sublots that belong to the lot.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotInfoByUUID( lotUUID, includeSublots, includeCustomProperties )
Parameters
String lotUUID - The lot UUID to return details for.
Boolean includeSublots - If true, include sublot that belong to the lot.
Boolean includeCustomProperties - If true, include custom properties for the lot, and if
included, the sublots.
Returns
A dataset containing a row for each lot. If sublot are included, they reside in a dataset
embedded in a column of the lot row. If custom properties are included, they will reside in a
dataset embedded in a column of the lot or sublot rows.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This Code Snippet will return the details about the Lot
lotInfo = system.mes.getLotInfoByUUID('1a62bcf0-e80d-4319-9efc-
6f82409057f6', True, True)
Overview
These script functions are used to get all lots currently available at the specified equipment.
Method Options
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MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment(equipmentUUID,
excludeScheduledRequestSegmentUUID)
Description
Get all lots currently available at the specified equipment.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment(equipmentUUID,
excludeScheduledRequestSegmentUUID)
Parameters
String equipmentUUID - The UUID of the equipment to return the available lot details for.
String excludeScheduledRequestSegmentUUID - Optionally, this is a UUID of a request
segment to exclude from the results.
Returns
A list containing information about each lot in the specified equipment. The list is returned
as a MESLotQuantitySummaryList object that is a collection holding
MESLotQuantitySummaryItem with details for each lot. See MES Lot Quantity Summary
List and MES Lot Quantity Summary Item in the MES documentation for more details.
Scope
All
system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment(equipmentPath)
Description
Syntax
system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment( equipmentPath)
Parameters
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response for.
Returns
Scope
All
system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment(equipmentPath, lotNumberFilter, lotStatusFilter)
Description
Syntax
system.mes. getLotInventoryByEquipment(equipmentPath, lotNumberFilter,

lotStatusFilter)
Parameters
response for.
String lotNumberFilter- Custom lot number to filter results.
Returns
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
lotInventory = system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment('[global]
\Turkeys\Folsom\Packaging\Packaging Line 1\Checkweigher', 'V100
0', 'Good')
for lotSummary in lotInventory:
lotUUID = lotSummary.getMaterialLotUUID()
lotNo = lotSummary.getLotNumber()
matUUID = lotSummary.getMaterialUUID()
matName = lotSummary.getMaterialName()
matDescription = lotSummary.getMaterialDescription()
inQuant = lotSummary.getInQuantity()
outQuant = lotSummary.getOutQuantity()
schedule = lotSummary.getScheduled()
available = lotSummary.getAvailable()
netQuant = lotSummary.getNetQuantity()
units = lotSummary.getUnits()
locationLink = lotSummary.getLocationLink()
print "lot uuid: %s, lot number: %s, lot sequence: %d,
material UUID: %s, material name: %s, material Description: %
s, In Quantity: %f, Out Quantity: %f, schedule: %f, available:
%f, net quantity: %f, units: %s, locationLink: %s" % (lotUUID,
lotNo, lotSeq, matUUID, matName, matDescription, inQuant,
outQuant, schedule, available, netQuant, units, locationLink)
if lotInventory!= None:
netQuant = lotInventory.getNetQuantitySum()
inQuant = lotInventory.getInQuantitySum()
outQuant = lotInventory.getOutQuantitySum()
schedule = lotInventory.getScheduledSum()
print " Net Quantity Sum: %f\n In Quantity Sum: %f\n
Out Quantity Sum: %f\n Scheduled Sum:%f" % (netQuant, inQuant,
outQuant, schedule)
Output
lot uuid: 5afdec7b-c546-4fcb-a5b2-399108966952, lot number: BB

1000, lot sequence: 1, material UUID: 8713506e-b179-4598-a324-b
21d5457a3a8, material name: Butterball Turkey, material
Description: , In Quantity: 0.000000, Out Quantity: 1000.000000
, schedule: 0.000000, available: -1000.000000, net quantity: -1
000.000000, units: None, locationLink: Checkweigher
lot uuid: 9ddeeb1b-23f5-43d6-b9db-c0567134aa12, lot number: BB
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Description: , In Quantity: 100.000000, Out Quantity: 0.000000,

schedule: 0.000000, available: 100.000000, net quantity: 100.00
0000, units: None, locationLink: Checkweigher
lot uuid: 5cd8b1e9-8238-490d-8cbb-108c3960aec6, lot number: BB
lot uuid: 72819df8-485d-4abd-9b30-fff1706ccbd5, lot number: BB
lot uuid: 0b3a3be9-cc82-4c79-97d4-235f8c1fa79f, lot number: c 3
4fg, lot sequence: 1, material UUID: 3dd45a76-c7dc-449f-99bf-d5
0429e3fb90, material name: Butterball Turkey, material
lot uuid: 044708c8-877f-494c-9af3-a36991cac1cf, lot number: BB
1004, lot sequence: 2, material UUID: 3dd45a76-c7dc-449f-99bf-d
50429e3fb90, material name: Butterball Turkey, material
lot uuid: 599d2116-2bf8-4348-aede-15cec98bdb6c, lot number: t
bonbbd, lot sequence: 1, material UUID: 3dd45a76-c7dc-449f-99bf
-d50429e3fb90, material name: Butterball Turkey, material
lot uuid: 6ab19ac0-2e15-4964-928c-70acc02e23c9, lot number:
Lot 1234, lot sequence: 1, material UUID: 4ba87141-6a9f-489e-ba
2b-49ae835e6a0b, material name: Butterball Turkey, material
Description: , In Quantity: 1000.000000, Out Quantity: 0.000000
, schedule: 0.000000, available: 1000.000000, net quantity: 100
0.000000, units: None, locationLink: Checkweigher
Net Quantity Sum: 802.000000
In Quantity Sum: 1802.000000
Out Quantity Sum: 1000.000000
Scheduled Sum:0.000000
Overview
These script functions are used to get the information about a specific lot.
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Method Options
system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot(materialLotUUID, excludeResponseMaterialUUID)
Description
Get all material lot details of the specified lot.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot(materialLotUUID, excludeResponseMaterialUUID)
Parameters
String materialLotUUID - The UUID of the material lot object to return the available lot
details for.
String excludeResponseMaterialUUID - Optionally, this is a UUID of a response material
property to exclude from the results.
Returns
A list containing information about each lot. The list is returned as a
MESLotQuantitySummaryList object that is a collection holding MES Lot Quantity
Summary Item with details for each lot. See MES Lot Quantity Summary List and MES Lot
Quantity Summary Item in the MES documentation for more details.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This Code Snippet returns the information about the Lot

getLotInfo = system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot('8b142f48-f697-
4ee2-82e5-1722208f7818', '5a76a6da-0922-4afd-8ad0-501424dbdac4'
)
system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot(lotNumber, sequenceNumber)
2532
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Description
Syntax
system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot(lotNumber, sequenceNumber)
Parameters
String lotNumber - The Number of the material lot object to return the available lot details
for.
Integer sequenceNumber - The lot sequence number to return the material lot object for. If
it is less than zero, then the lot holding the maximum value is returned and if the same lot
number is used for multiple segments, each lot with the same lot number will be assigned a
different lot sequence number.
Returns
A list containing information about each lot. The list is returned as a MES Lot Quantity
Summary List object that is a collection holding MES Lot Quantity Summary Item with
details for each lot. See MESLotQuantitySummaryList and MES Lot Quantity Summary
Item in the MES documentation for more details.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

getLotInfo = system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot('V100', 1)
system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot(lotNumber)
Description
2533
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Syntax
system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot(lotNumber)
Parameters
String lotNumber - The Number of the material lot object to return the available lot details
for.
Returns
A list containing information about each lot. The list is returned as a MES Lot Quantity
Summary List object that is a collection holding MES Lot Quantity Summary Item with
details for each lot. See MESLotQuantitySummaryList and MES Lot Quantity Summary
Item in the MES documentation for more details.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

getLotInfo = system.mes.getLotInventoryByLot('V100')
system.mes.getLotList
Description
Get list of material lots based on the settings in the mesLotFilter parameter.
Syntax
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system.mes.getLotList(mesLotFilter)
Parameters
MESLotFilter mesLotFilter - The MES object with filter criteria to specify the material lots to
return.
Returns
A list of links representing the matching material lots. The list is returned as a MESList
object that is a collection holding MESObjectLinks for each MESMaterialLot object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#The following snippet prints the list of links.

Output
Lot 1111
Lot 1234
MES Lot Filter
2535
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Object Description
The MESLotFilter object is used to help when searching for lots or sublots and is required
for certain script methods. Lot or sublot search results can be limited by using the
MESLotFilter properties to narrow down the MES lots to return when using the system.mes.
getLotList script function.
Scripting Functions
The following function can be used to create MESLotFilter.
Description
Returns a new instance of a MESLotFilter object for that properties can be set on. This
is typically used when a script function requires a MESLotFilter object as a parameter.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
A new instance of a MESLotFilter object.
Code Snippet

2536
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Example
If the MESLotFilter was not provided, then each option would have to be passed as a
parameter in the system.mes.getLotList method. There are over a dozen options to filter lot
on. This would make it very difficult to use because the line of script would look something
like the following:
Code Example 1
#Cumbersome method that is NOT used:

system.mes.getLotList('', '000*', '', '', '', '', '', '', '', '
', '', beginDate, endDate,'', '', '')
Code Example 2
#Instead, using the MESLotFilter object the script look like:

filter.setLotNameFilter('000*')
list = system.mes.getLotList(filter)
The second example is the supported method and is much more readable.
Methods
The following methods exist for the MES Lot Filter Object.
getBeginDateTime()
Description
Syntax
getBeginDateTime()
2537
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Parameters
None
Returns
Info
Custom Property Value Filter
Description
The results can be limited to only include items that have a custom property
expressions defined by this property that evaluates to true.Example Kind > 3.
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
List of MES Property Value Filter - The custom property value filter containing
information about MESObjectTypes, propertyPath, etc .
getEndDateTime()
Description
2538
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Syntax
getEndDateTime()
Parameters
None
Returns
Description
Get the lot equipment class filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The lot equipment class filter.
Description
Get the lot equipment name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
2539
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Parameters
None
Returns
getLotNameFilter()
Description
Get the lot name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
getLotNameFilter()
Parameters
None
Returns
String The lot name filter.
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
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Returns
String - The custom lot status value.
Description
Get the material class filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The material class filter.
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
getMaxResults()
2541
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Get the maximum number of results to that will returned.
Syntax
getMaxResults()
Parameters
None
Returns
Integer The maximum number of items to return.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
Output
100
getModeName()
Description
Get the type of results to return. It can be return results for lots (batches) of material or
serialized items (sublots).
2542
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
getModeName()
Parameters
None
Returns
String Name - The name of the type of results to return.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Prints the mode names.

print filter.getModeName()
Output
LOT
Description
Get the operation name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
2543
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String The operation name filter.
Description
Get the personnel class filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The personnel class filter.
Description
Get the personnel name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The P ersonnelNameFilter.
2544
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Get the segment equipment class filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The segment equipment class filter.
Description
Get the segment equipment name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Description
Get the segment name filter used to filter the results.
2545
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The segment name filter.
Description
Get the sublot name filter used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The sublot name filter.
Description
Checks to see if a custom property value filter exists for the given lot.
Syntax
Parameters
2546
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
True, if there exist a custom property value filter .
Scope
All
includeActiveLots()
Description
Syntax
includeActiveLots()
Parameters
None
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
Description
2547
MES Platform 2.0
If True, lots or sublots that are complete will be included in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean - If True, completed lots will be return in the results.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
Description
Set the beginning date and time to limit results to return. This applies to lots or sublots
that are completed or have a custom lot status.
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
2548
MES Platform 2.0
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
begin.add(Calendar.MONTH, -1)
filter.setBeginDateTime(begin)
Description
MES object matches an expression in this list, then it will be included in the results.
Use system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter() script function to
create the list of MES Property Value Filter objects.
Syntax
Parameters
List of MES Property Value Filter customPropertyValueFilter - The custom property
value list to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
2549
MES Platform 2.0
list = system.mes.object.filter.
parseCustomPropertyValueFilter('pH > 5.0,Width = 2.5')
Description
Set the ending date and time to limit results to return. This applies to lots or sublots
that are completed or have a custom lot status.
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example using the current time as the endTime

endTime = Calendar.getInstance()
filter.setEndDateTime(endTime)
Description
2550
MES Platform 2.0
results.
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
Description
If set to True, lots or sublot that are completed will be included in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
2551
MES Platform 2.0
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
Description
Set the lot equipment class filter to include lots that were stored in the equipment that
belong to the equipment class that matches this property. It can contain wildcard
Syntax
Parameters
String lotEquipmentClassFilter - The lot equipment class filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
2552
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filter.setLotEquipmentClassFilter('Storage Tank')
Description
Set the lot equipment name filter to include lots that were stored in the equipment with
a name that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?.
The * character can be any characters and the ? character represents any single
character.
Syntax
Parameters
String lotEquipmentNameFilter - The lot equipment name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setLotEquipmentNameFilter('Vinegar Tank?')
Description
2553
MES Platform 2.0
Set the lot name to filter to include in the results. It can contain wildcard characters
including * or ?. The * character can be any characters and the ? character represents
any single character.
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setLotNameFilter('V100*')
Description
Set the custom lot status of results to return. If the Final Lot Status property in a
resource definition of a Process Segment or Operations Segment is set to a custom lot
status, it can be filtered with this property.
Syntax
Parameters
2554
MES Platform 2.0

Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setLotStatusFilter('Complete')
Description
Set the material class filter to include lots that have material that belong to the material
class that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?.
character.
Syntax
Parameters
String materialClassFilter - The material class filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
2555
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setMaterialClassFilter('* Vinegar')
Description
Set the material definition name filter to include lots that have material with a name
that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The *
Syntax
Parameters
String materialNameFilter - The material definition name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setMaterialNameFilter('* Turkey')
Description
2556
MES Platform 2.0
Set the maximum results to return. This prevents a large list from being returned which
reduces database operations, memory usage and other resources when most of the
time, the results are not used. If large results are needed, then this property can be
increased.
Syntax
Parameters
Integer maxResults - The maximum number of items to return.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Here is an example of how to set the maximum result count.

filter.setMaxResults(200)
Output
200
Description
Set the type of results to return. It can be return results for lots (batches) of material or
serialized items (sublots). Options are Lot and Sublot.
2557
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
Parameters
String modeName - The name of the mode for the type of results to return.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code snippet will set the mode name.

filter.setModeName('Sublot')
Description
Set the operation name filter to include lots that were processed by the operation with
a name that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?.
character.
Syntax
Parameters
String operationNameFilter - The operation name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
2558
MES Platform 2.0
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setOperationNameFilter('Receive*')
Description
Set the personnel class filter to include lots that were processed by personnel that
belong to the personnel class that matches this property. It can contain wildcard
Syntax
Parameters
String personnelClassFilter - The personnel class filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setPersonnelClassFilter('Operator?')
2559
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Set the personnel name filter to include lots that were processed with a name that
matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The *
Syntax
Parameters
String personnelNameFilter - The personnel name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setPersonnelNameFilter('Jo*')
Description
Set the segment equipment class filter to include lots that were processed at the
equipment that belong to the equipment class that matches this property. It can
contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character can be any characters
and the ? character represents any single character.
2560
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
Parameters
String segmentEquipmentClassFilter - The segment equipment class filter used to filter
the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setSegmentEquipmentClassFilter('* Tank')
Description
Set the segment equipment name filter to include lots that were processed at the
equipment with a name that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters
Syntax
Parameters
String segmentEquipmentNameFilter - The segment equipment name filter used to
filter the results.
2561
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Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setSegmentEquipmentNameFilter('Vinegar*')
Description
Set the segment name filter to include lots that were processed by the segment with a
name that matches this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?.
character.
Syntax
Parameters
String segmentNameFilter - The segment name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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#Example
filter.setSegmentNameFilter('Receive*')
Description
Set the sublot name to filter to include in the results. It can contain wildcard characters
Syntax
Parameters
String sublotNameFilter - The sublot name filter used to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Example
filter.setSublotNameFilter('BB 100?')
2563
MES Platform 2.0
Overview
These script functions are used to get lot trace details currently available at the specified lot
name.
Method Options
system.mes.getLotTraceByLotName(lotName, highlightSublotName)
Description
Get lot trace details for the specified lot name.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotTraceByLotName(lotName, highlightSublotName)
Parameters
String lotName - The lot name to return trace information for.
String highlightSublotName - Optionally, include the name of the sublot to highlight. If this
parameter is not blank, an additional column will be added and set to 1 if the specified
sublot is contained in a lot.
Returns
A dataset containing the trace results.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code returns the trace details

getTrace = system.mes.getLotTraceByLotName('V 1000', 'SN9823')
2564
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getLotTraceByLotName(lotName, highlightSublotName, maxFanCount,

detailedMode)
Description
Get lot trace details for the specified lot name.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotTraceByLotName(lotName, highlightSublotName, maxFanCount,

detailedMode)
Parameters
String lotName - The lot name to return trace information for.
Integer maxFanCount - The maximum number of lots to fan out to before returning an
error. Compiling huge amounts of trace data requires system resources and typically is not
useful to the end user. This setting is a safety to prevent inadvertently requesting huge
amounts of trace data.
Boolean detailedMode - If true, more details are returned in the trace results.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code returns the trace details

system.mes.getLotTraceByLotName('V 1000', 'SN9823', 100, True)
2565
MES Platform 2.0
Overview
These script functions are used to get lot trace details currently available at the specified lot
UUID.
Method Options
system.mes.getLotTraceByLotUUID(lotUUID, highlightSublotName)
Description
Get lot trace details for the specified lot UUID.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotTraceByLotUUID(lotUUID, highlightSublotName)
Parameters
String lotUUID - The lot UUID to return trace information for.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code returns the trace information of the Lot

getTrace = system.mes.getLotTraceByLotUUID('ff6dc96a-0968-4ae2-
8127-ef22bb9cbc02', 'SN9823')
2566
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system.mes.getLotTraceByLotUUID(lotUUID, highlightSublotName, maxFanCount,

detailedMode)
Description
Get lot trace details for the specified lot UUID.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotTraceByLotUUID(lotUUID, highlightSublotName, maxFanCount,

detailedMode)
Parameters
String lotUUID - The lot UUID to return trace information for.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code returns the trace information of the Lot

getTrace = system.mes.getLotTraceByLotUUID('ff6dc96a-0968-4ae2-
8127-ef22bb9cbc02', 'SN9823', 100, True)
2567
MES Platform 2.0
Overview
These script functions are used to get lot trace details currently available at the specified sublot
name.
Method Options
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotName(sublotName)
Description
Get lot trace details for the specified sublot Name.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotName(sublotName)
Parameters
String sublotName - The sublot name to return trace information for.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This snippet is used to return the lot trace details

new = system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotName('SN9823')
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotName(sublotName, maxFanCount, detailedMode)
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Description
Get lot trace details for the specified sublot Name.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotName(sublotName, maxFanCount, detailedMode)

Parameters
String sublotName - The sublot name to return trace information for.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This snippet is used to return the lot trace details

new = system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotName('SN9823', 100, True)
Overview
These script functions are used to get lot trace details currently available at the specified sublot
name.
2569
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Method Options
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotUUID(sublotUUID)
Description
Get lot trace details for the specified sublot UUID.
Syntax
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotUUID(sublotUUID)
Parameters
String sublotUUID - The UUID of the sublot to return trace information for.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This Code will return the dataset containing the trace results
getTrace = system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotUUID('1a62bcf0-e80d-
4319-9efc-6f82409057f6')
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotUUID(sublotUUID, maxFanCount, detailedMode)
Description
Get lot trace details for the specified sublot UUID.
2570
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotUUID(sublotUUID, maxFanCount, detailedMode)

Parameters
String sublotUUID - The UUID of the sublot to return trace information for.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This Code will return the dataset containing the trace results
getTrace = system.mes.getLotTraceBySublotUUID('1a62bcf0-e80d-
4319-9efc-6f82409057f6', 100, True)
system.mes.getMaterialLotNextAvailable
Description
Get a link the next available material lot object for the specified segment and material
property.
Syntax
2571
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system.mes.getMaterialLotNextAvailable(responseSegment, materialPropertyName,
lotNamePattern)
Parameters
MESResponseSegment responseSegment - The mes object used when determining the
next available lot.
String materialPropertyName - The name of the material property to get next available lot.
String lotNamePattern - Optionally, this is a pattern to filter the lot names by when
determining the next available lot. Default lotNamePatterns are EquipmentName and
LotNumber.
Returns
A MES Object Link object representing to the next available lot.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will print the name of next available lot.

responseSeg = system.mes.loadMESObject('8b4a6fc1-20ef-4417-
a0fe-97d2987bf83b')
print system.mes.getMaterialLotNextAvailable(responseSeg, 'New
Material', 'EquipmentName')
Output
Vinegar Tank 1
system.mes.getMESAnalysisSettingsList
Description
Return a list of names of stored analysis settings.
2572
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
system.mes.getMESAnalysisSettingsList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> - A list object containing strings of the stored analysis names.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.mes.getMESAnalysisSettingsList()
Output
[report]
system.mes.getMESDemoSupport
Description
Get the support from the MES Demo project.
Syntax
system.mes.getMESDemoSupport()
2573
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.mes.getMESDemoSupport()
system.mes.getMESObjectChildLinks
Description
Get the children of an MES object that is specified by the filter parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.getMESObjectChildLinks(filter )
Parameters
MESObjectFilter filter - The MES object containing criteria to select MES object to return
the children for.
Returns
A list of MES Object Link objects containing the children of the specified MES object.
Scope
All
2574
MES Platform 2.0
Code Examples
Code Snippet
filter.setMESObjectTypeName('Equipment')
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('Unload *')
system.mes.getMESObjectChildLinks(filter)
MES Object Filter
Base Object
The MES Object Filter is derived from the MESAbstractObject and inherits all the exposed
Scripting Functions
system.mes.object.filter.createFilter() can be used to create an MESObjectFilter
object
system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter(filter) takes in an
MESObjectFilter object as a parameter
Example: Creating an MES Object Filter
myMESObjectFilter = system.mes.object.filter.createFilter()
print myMESObjectFilter.getMESObjectTypeName()
Object Description
The MESObjectFilter object is used to specify the MES objects to return for various
components such as the MES Object Selector and script functions.
Methods
Object Filter.
2575
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Get the custom property name pattern used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The custom property name pattern.
Description
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
List of MESPropertyValueFilter - The custom property value list.
Description
2576
MES Platform 2.0
Get the enable state to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Description
Get the MES object name pattern used to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The MES object name pattern.
Description
Return the MES object type name the filter is set for.
Syntax
2577
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
String The MES object type name.
getMESObjectTypes()
Description
Gets the MES object types associated with the specified MES object filter.
Syntax
getMESObjectTypes()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectTypes - A list of mes object types associated with this filter.
Scope
All
Description
Returns a list of MES object UUIDs to return in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
2578
MES Platform 2.0
None
Returns
List of String - A list of MES object UUIDs.
Code Snippet
#Gets the list of uuid.
list = filter.getMESObjectUUIDList()
Addind another item to the list.
list.add('5253ccae-47b4-4dc2-954f-900ffa8636eb')
Description
Gets the primary class filter that has been set.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
The primary class filter which was previously defined to filter the results.
Description
Gets the primary MES object path that was set to filter the results.
Syntax
2579
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
None
Returns
The primary MES object path to filter the results.
Description
Get the UUID of the primary MES object to include in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
String The primary MES object UUID.
Description
Checks for the existence of a custom property name pattern.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
2580
MES Platform 2.0
boolean - True, if there exist a custom property name pattern and False otherwise.
Scope
All
Description
Checks if there is a custom property value to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist a custom property value filter and False otherwise.
Scope
All
Description
Checks if there is an MES object name pattern to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
2581
MES Platform 2.0
boolean - True, if there exist an MES object name pattern and False otherwise.
Scope
All
hasMESObjectTypes()
Description
Checks whether there is any MES object type name to filter the results.
Syntax
hasMESObjectTypes()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist any MES object type defined to filter the results and False
otherwise.
Scope
All
hasMESObjectUUIDs()
Description
Checks if there is MES object uuids to filter the results.
Syntax
hasMESObjectUUIDs()
Parameters
None
2582
MES Platform 2.0
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist some uuids to filter the results.
Description
Checks if there is any primary class filter associated with this MES object filter.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist a primary class filter and False otherwise.
Description
Checks whether there is a primary MES object path to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist a primary MES object path and False otherwise.
2583
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Checks for the existence of primary MES object uuid to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True, if there exist a primary MES object uuid and False otherwise.
isIncludeRelated()
Description
The results can be limited to only include the related items that is defined by this
property that evaluates to true.
Syntax
isIncludeRelated()
Parameters
None
Returns
boolean - True if the MES object include related items and False otherwise.
Description
2584
MES Platform 2.0
Set the custom property name pattern to filter the results. If a MES object contains a
custom property that matches the custom property name pattern, then it will be
included in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
String customPropertyNamePattern - The custom property name pattern used to filter
the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
filter.setCustomPropertyNamePattern('Type')
Description
MES object matches an expression in this list, then it will be included in the results.
Use system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter() script function to
create the list of MESPropertyValueFilter objects.
Syntax
2585
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
List of MES Property Value Filter customPropertyValueFilter - The custom property
value list to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Create a filter.
#Parses the expression and returns a list of
MESPropertyValueFilter objects that are used in filters.
parseCustomPropertyValueFilter('pH > 5.0,Width = 2.5')
Code Examples
Code Snippet
parseCustomPropertyValueFilter('Item Number=A12SIK')
print mesObject.getName()
Output
84001
2586
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Set the enable state to filter the results.

Options:
DISABLED
ENABLED
BOTH
Syntax
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Here's how to set the enable state.

filter.setEnableStateName('Disabled')
Description
Sets the include related property to filter the results.
2587
MES Platform 2.0
Syntax
Parameters
boolean includeRelated - Set this to True, if results should only include related objects
and set to False otherwise.
Returns
Nothing
Description
Set the MES object name pattern to include in the results. It can contain wildcard
Syntax
Parameters
String mesObjectNamePattern - The MES object name pattern used to filter the
results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Create a filter.
#Here is an example for setting the name pattern.
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('*Turkey')
2588
MES Platform 2.0

Output
Response Material Definition

Material Definition
Material Class
Description
Set the MES object type name to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
String name - Name of the MES object type to limit the results. Options are:
EquipmentClass, Equipment, Enterprise, Site, Area, Line, LineCell, LineCellGroup,
StorageZone, StorageUnit.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
2589
MES Platform 2.0
#Name of MESObjectType is set to "EquipmentClass."
Description
Sets the MES object types to filter the results.
Syntax
Parameters
MESObjectTypes - The MES object types to set as filter.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Description
Set the UUIDs of the MES objects to return in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
List of String mesObjectUUIDList - The list of UUIDs to include in the results.
Returns
2590
MES Platform 2.0
Nothing
Description
The results can be limited to only include items that have a primary class filter defined
by this property that evaluates to true.
Syntax
Parameters
String primaryClassFilter - The primary class to filter the results.
Returns
Nothing
Description
Set the path of the primary MES object to include in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
String primaryMESObjectPath - The path of the primary MES object to include the
results.
Returns
Nothing
2591
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Set the UUID of the primary MES object to include in the results. Child MES objects
will also be included in the results.
Syntax
Parameters
String primaryMESObjectUUID - The UUID of the primary MES object to include the
results.
Returns
Nothing
Code Examples
Code Snippet
filter.setPrimaryMESObjectUUID('73facb39-806c-4bfc-8881-
cc06707a9909')
Properties
The following properties are available for this object.
None
Overview
These script functions are used to retrieve MES object links.
Method Options
2592
MES Platform 2.0
Method Options
system.mes.getMESObjectLink(mesObjectTypeName, mesObjectUUID)
Description
Get a MESObjectLink for the specified by the name of the MES object type and UUID.
Syntax
system.mes.getMESObjectLink(MESObjectTypeName, mesObjectUUID)
Parameters
String MES Object Type Name - The name of MES object type of the link to return. See
MES Object Type Name for more details.
String mesObjectUUID - The UUID of the MES object to return the MES object link for.
Returns
A MES Object Link for the specified MES object type and UUID. The MES object type will
be looked up in the MES object cache or database. A MESObjectLink contains basic
information about the MES object without the overhead of the the full MES object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
print system.mes.getMESObjectLink('EquipmentClass', 'a0a7991c-

ee75-47d7-8c91-b0e20e736ea9')
Output
Storage Tank
2593
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getMESObjectLink(mesObjectUUID)
Description
Get a MESObjectLink for the specified UUID.
Syntax
system.mes.getMESObjectLink(mesObjectUUID)
Parameters
Returns
A MESObjectLink for the specified MES object type and UUID. The MES object type will
information about the MES object without the overhead of the the full MES object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
print system.mes.getMESObjectLink(''a8a3771b-6330-423b-89fb-
b54b7933fe3e')
Output
Receive Steel
system.mes.getMESObjectLink(mesObjectType, mesObjectUUID)
2594
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Get a MESObjectLink for the specified MES object type and UUID.
Syntax
system.mes.getMESObjectLink(MESObjectType, mesObjectUUID)
Parameters
String mesObjectType - The MES object type name of the MES object link to return.
Returns
A MES Object Link for the specified MES object type and UUID. The MES object type will
information about the MES object without the overhead of the full MES object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
print system.mes.getMESObjectLink('OperationsDefinition', 'a8a3

771b-6330-423b-89fb-b54b7933fe3e')
Output
Receive Steel
system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByEquipmentPath
Description
2595
MES Platform 2.0
Get a MESObjectLink for the specified equipment path.
Syntax
system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByEquipmentPath(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to return the MESObjectLink for the
associated MES object.
Returns
A MES Object Link object. It can be a link to one of the following MES object types
MESEnterprise, MESSite, MESArea, MESLine, MESLineCell, MESLineCellGroup,
MESStorageZone or MESStorageUnit. A MESObjectLink contains basic information about
the MES object without the overhead of the full MES object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

eqLink = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByEquipmentPath('[global]
system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName
Description
Get a MES Object Link for the name of the MES object specified.
Syntax
2596
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName(mesObjectTypeName, mesObjectName)
Parameters
String MES Object Type Name - The MES object type to base the new instance. This can
be one of MES object types defined in MESObjectTypes. See MES Object Type Name for
more details.
String mesObjectName - Name of the MES object to get the link for.
Returns
MES Object Link object specified by the name of the MES object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
clsLink = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('EquipmentClass', '

Unload Stations')
refLinkList = system.mes.getReferencedMESObjects(clsLink)
for ndx in range(refLinkList.size()):
print refLinkList.get(ndx)
system.mes.getNextMESObjectName
Description
Return the next available name. If the proposed name is already used, the next available
sequential number will be appended to the end.
Syntax
system.mes.getNextMESObjectName(mesObjectTypeName, mesObjectUUID, name)

Parameters
2597
MES Platform 2.0
String MES Object Type Name - The MES object type to generate the next name for.
Because names must be unique amount the category of MES object type, this is required.
See MES Object Type Name for more details.
String mesObjectUUID - When this script function is called for an existing MES object, this
is the UUID for it so that it will ignore duplicate name check with itself. Otherwise, just pass
an empty string.
String name - Proposed name to use.
Returns
Next available name.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This Snippet is an example that retrieves information about

the next available name.
system.mes.getNextMESObjectName('StorageUnit', '8da06ff8-
2922-4e0c-a01a-e7cda6899a0e', 'StorageZone')
system.mes.getOperationProductionCount
Description
Return the production count for an operations response. The track production by setting
must be set to a valid material reference.
Syntax
system.mes.getOperationProductionCount(operationsResponseUUID)
Parameters
2598
MES Platform 2.0
String operationsResponseUUID - The UUID of the operations response MES object to

return the production count for.
Returns
Double count - The production count as a double (Float8).
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.mes.getOperationProductionCount('fb613d7a-e8d0-40b8-
8fde-d84294444002')
Output
9.0
system.mes.getOperationSegments
Description
Get the segments that belong to the specified operations response. Note, for available
segments that an active operations response can run, use getAvailableSegments()
instead.
Syntax
system.mes.getOperationSegments(operationsLink, searchPattern)
Parameters
2599
MES Platform 2.0
MESObjectLink operationsLink - The MES object link to an operation definition, operations

version, operations request or operations response object to return the associated
segments.
Returns
A list of links representing all segments of the operation. The list is returned as a MESList
object that is a collection holding MESObjectLinks for each segment object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
objLink = system.mes.object.link.create('OperationsDefinition',
'ec8fa61c-2dce-4499-870a-04ee6e778c15')
system.mes.getOperationSegments(objLink, 'Receive *')
system.mes.getProductionItemByEquipmentPath
Description
Returns the production item specified by the equipment path.
Syntax
system.mes.getProductionItemByEquipmentPath(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path of the equipment to return the production item for.
Returns
2600
MES Platform 2.0
The production item specified by the equipment path.

Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath='[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Mixing\Mixing Line 1'

system.mes.getProductionItemByEquipmentPath(eqPath)
Output
(Mixing Line 1, 105415f9-e2ea-4b86-925e-6c606a5856c0)
system.mes.getReferencedMESObjects
Description
Gets the list of reference objects specified by the definitionMESLink parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.getReferencedMESObjects(definitionMESLink)
Parameters
MES Object Link definitionMESLink - The MES object link as to which the referenced
objects are returned for.
Returns
MESList - The list is returned as a MESList object that is a collection holding
MESObjectLinks for each reference object.
Scope
2601
MES Platform 2.0
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
clsLink = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('EquipmentClass', '

Unload Stations')
refLinkList = system.mes.getReferencedMESObjects(clsLink)
for ndx in range(refLinkList.size()):
print refLinkList.get(ndx)
system.mes.getScheduleOperations
Description
Get a list of MES object links for each operations request for the operations schedule
specified by the operationsScheduleUUID parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.getScheduleOperations(operationsScheduleUUID)
Parameters
String operationsScheduleUUID - The UUID of the operations schedule to return the
associated operations requests for.
Returns
A list containing links for each operations request. The list is returned as a MESList object
that is a collection holding MESObjectLinks for each operations request object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
2602
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
#This code will print the name of the operationsRequest object

with the specified ScheduleRefUUID.
operationsSchedule = system.mes.getScheduleOperations('72b408bf
-aaf4-420f-9ec5-4aa7fabbff83')
for request in operationsSchedule :
print request
Output
Receive Turkeys
system.mes.getSublotInfoByName
Description
Get sublot information including custom properties.
Syntax
system.mes.getSublotInfoByName(sublotName, includeCustomProperties)
Parameters
String sublotName - The sublot name to return details for.
Boolean includeCustomProperties - If true, include custom properties for the sublot.
Returns
A dataset containing a row for each sublot. If custom properties are included, they will
reside in a dataset embedded in a column of the sublot row.
Scope
All
Code Examples
2603
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
#This Code Snippet will return a dataset containing

information about the sublot
lotInfo = system.mes.getSublotInfoByName('SN9823', True)
system.mes.getSublotInfoByUUID
Description
Get sublot information including custom properties.
Syntax
system.mes.getSublotInfoByUUID( sublotUUID, includeCustomProperties)
Parameters
String sublotUUID - The UUID for the sublot to return details for.
Boolean includeCustomProperties - If true, include custom properties for the sublot.
Returns
A dataset containing a row for each sublot. If custom properties are included, they will
reside in a dataset embedded in a column of the sublot row.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This Code Snippet will return a dataset containing

information about the sublot
sublot = system.mes.getSublotInfoByUUID('896e25aa-671a-416d-
bf5e-7fa377812a55', True)
2604
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Return the different between the values specified by the beginDateTime and endDateTime.
Only MES tag collectors that record numeric values support this functionality.
This script function works only with the Equipment Count tag collector type.
Syntax
system.mes.getTagCollectorDeltaValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key,

beginDateTime, endDateTime)
Parameters
String collectorType - The name of the tag collector type.
Date beginDateTime - The starting date to include in the returned values.
Date endDateTime - The ending date to include in the returned values.
Returns
Object deltaValue - The difference between the value at the endDateTime and the value at
beginDateTime.
Scope
All
Code Examples
2605
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
#The following code will display the tag collector delta

value in a numeric label component
#Copy this code snippet to actionPerformed event handler of a
button
eqPath = event.source.parent.getComponent('MES Object Selector'

).equipmentItemPath
collectorType = "Equipment Count"
key = "Material Out"
#Get the begin and end date from two Popup Calendar components
fromDate = event.source.parent.getComponent('Popup Calendar').
date
toDate = event.source.parent.getComponent('Popup Calendar 1').
date
value = system.mes.getTagCollectorDeltaValue(eqPath,
collectorType, key, fromDate, toDate)
event.source.parent.getComponent('Numeric Label').value = value
Output
Description
Returns the timestamp of the last value chronologically recorded by this MES tag collector.
This function is not supported for the 'Equipment Count' collector type
Syntax
2606
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.getTagCollectorLastTimeStamp(equipmentPath, collectorType, key)
Parameters
more details.
Returns
Date lastTimeStamp - The timestamp of the last chronological recorded value.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Rotator 1'
key = ''
system.mes.getTagCollectorLastTimeStamp(equipmentPath,
collectorType, key)
Output
Mon Mar 20 16:29:31 PDT 2017
2607
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Return the last value chronologically recorded by this MES tag collector.
Syntax
system.mes.getTagCollectorLastValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key)
Parameters
more details.
Returns
Object value - The last chronological recorded value.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
equipmentPath = equipmentPath = '[global]\\Enterprise\\San

Marcos\\MP Rotator\\MP Rotator 1'
key = ''
print system.mes.getTagCollectorLastValue(equipmentPath,
collectorType, key)
2608
MES Platform 2.0
Output
89
Description
Return the timestamp of the value just previous to the specified date and time.
Syntax
system.mes.getTagCollectorPreviousTimeStamp(equipmentPath, collectorType,
key, dateTime)
Parameters
more details.
Date dateTime - The date to start searching for the previous timestamp to return.
Returns
Date previousTimeStamp - The timestamp of the value just prior to the specified dateTime
value.
Scope
All
Code Examples
2609
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
#Prints the previous time stamp

Rotator 1'
key = ''
print system.mes.getTagCollectorPreviousTimeStamp
(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, dateTime)
Output
2017-03-20 15:13:31.0
Description
Return the value just previous to the specified date and time.
Syntax
system.mes.getTagCollectorPreviousValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key,

dateTime)
Parameters
more details.
2610
MES Platform 2.0
Date dateTime - The date to start searching for the previous value to return.
Returns
Object value - The value just prior to the specified date and time.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Rotator 1'
key = ''
print system.mes.getTagCollectorPreviousValue(equipmentPath,
collectorType, key, dateTime)
Output
Overview
These script functions are used to return a single value that has previously been recorded for
the MES tag collector.
The Equipment State tag collector has the following auxiliary values.
EquipmentUUID - The unique identifier for the equipment.
State - The current equipment state.
OriginalState - The original equipment state before it was updated.
DifferedToUUID - If the original EquipmentUUID is changed using the Downtime Table
then the new uuid is DifferedToUUID.
DifferedState - If the original state is changed using the Downtime Table then the new
state is DifferedState.
2611
MES Platform 2.0
Method Options
system.mes.getTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, dateTime)
Description
Return a single value that has previously been recorded for the MES tag collector.
Syntax
system.mes.getTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, dateTime)
Parameters
more details.
Date dateTime - The date of the value to return.
Returns
Object value - The single value recorded for the specified dateTime.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

dateTime = system.date.setTime(date, 15, 13, 31)
Rotator 1'
2612
MES Platform 2.0

key = ''
tagValue = system.mes.getTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath,
print tagValue
Output
system.mes.getTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, auxValueName, key,

dateTime)
Description
Return a single value that has previously been recorded for the MES tag collector.
Syntax
system.mes.getTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, auxValueName,

key, dateTime)
Parameters
more details.
String auxValueName - This specifies which auxiliary value to update. For example, the
Equipment State tag collector has an "OriginalState" auxiliary value. See Auxiliary value for
more information.
Date dateTime - The date of the value to return.
Returns
2613
MES Platform 2.0
Object value - The single value recorded for the specified dateTime.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

Rotator 1'
key = ''
tagValue = system.mes.getTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath,
collectorType, 'OriginalState', key, dateTime)
print tagValue
Output
Description
Return MES tag collector values for a given date range.
Syntax
system.mes.getTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath, collectorType, key,

2614
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
more details.
Date beginDateTime - The starting date of the values returned.
Date endDateTime - The ending date of the values returned.
Returns
Dataset values - A Dataset containing columns for the timestamps and the values withing
the specified date range.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

Rotator 1'
key = ''
data = system.mes.getTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath,
collectorType, key, beginDateTime, endDateTime)
Output
Mon Mar 20 15:13:31 PDT 2017

2
2615
MES Platform 2.0
Mon Mar 20 15:13:31 PDT 2017

3
system.mes.hasDependencies
Description
Determine if a MES object has other MES objects that rely on it.
Syntax
system.mes.hasDependencies(mesObject)
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesObject - An MES object to check if dependencies exists. See
Returns
True, if other MES object(s) depend on the specified object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will check the dependency

system.mes.hasDependencies(matClass)
2616
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.importMESObjects
Description
Imports MES Objects specified by the XML string provided.
Syntax
system.mes.importMESObjects(xml)
Parameters
String xml - An XML string value representing all MES objects to import.
Returns
A list of MES objects derived from the XML.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Sample Input
<MESObjectList>
<MESObject MESObjectType="AnalysisSettings">
<CoreProperty name="UUID">028167c1-c8d5-4fcf-bafb-
1107acb9b498</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Name">ImportTest</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="OwnerUserName">admin</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="IsPublic">true</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="DataPoints">Infeed-Material In,OEE
Infeed Count,Standard Count,OEE Performance</CoreProperty>
<CoreProperty name="Filter">Equipment Path =
'Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 1'</CoreProperty>
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<CoreProperty name="IncludeDrillDownOptions">true</Core
Property>
<CoreProperty name="SettingValues">Last Values=True</Co
reProperty>
<ComplexProperty kind="AnalysisSecurity" name="Administ
rator" uuid="765f70b0-911b-4146-9db2-35e259a1d8dd">
<ComplexMember name="CanExecute">true</ComplexMembe
r>
<ComplexMember name="CanModify">true</ComplexMember
>
</ComplexProperty>
</MESObject>
</MESObjectList>
Code Snippet
##This code will read the XML file and MES Objects listed in
it that are imported.
##Each object must be saved to be made manifest in the
system. This can be done
##individually or using the saveMESObjects() function with an
MES Object List input.
path = system.file.openFile("xml")
if path != None:
xml = system.file.readFileAsString(path)
MESObjectList = system.mes.importMESObjects(xml)
system.mes.saveMESObjects(MESObjectList)
system.mes.invalidateCache
Description
Clears the MES Object cache on the gateway causing MES Objects to be reloaded from
the database. For performance purposes, this script function should be used sparingly.
Syntax
system.mes.invalidateCache()
Parameters
None
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code removes the cache from the gateway

clear = system.mes.invalidateCache()
system.mes.loadDisabledMESObject
Description
Load and returns a disabled MES object.
Syntax
system.mes.loadDisabledMESObject(name, mesObjectTypeName)
Parameters
String name - The name of the MES object.
String MES Object Type Name - The name of the type of MES object. See MES Object
Returns
An Abstract mes object. (See AbstractMESObject object in the MES documentation).
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.mes.loadDisabledMESObject('Storage Tank', 'EquipmentCla

ss')
Overview
These script functions are used to load a specific material lot.
Method Options
system.mes.loadMaterialLot(lotNumber, sequenceNumber, equipmentPath, onlyAvailableLot)
Description
Get a specified material lot object.
Syntax
system.mes.loadMaterialLot(lotNumber, sequenceNumber, equipmentPath,

onlyAvailableLot)
Parameters
String lotNumber - The lot number to return the material lot object for.
String equipmentPath - The equipmentPath to the MES object.
Boolean onlyAvailableLot - If true, then only the available lot will be returned.
Returns
A MESMaterialLot object.
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code returns the specified material lot.

system.mes.loadMaterialLot('Lot 1111', 1, 'My
Enterprise\California\Storage\Vinegar Tanks\Vinegar Tank 1', Tr
ue)
system.mes.loadMaterialLot(lotNumber, sequenceNumber, onlyAvailableLot)
Description
Get a specified material lot object.
Syntax
system.mes.loadMaterialLot(lotNumber, sequenceNumber, onlyAvailableLot)

Parameters
String lotNumber - The lot number to return the material lot object for.
Returns
A MESMaterialLot object.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code returns the specified material lot.

system.mes.loadMaterialLot('Lot 1111', 1, True)
Overview
These script functions are used to load the link to a specific material lot.
Method Options
system.mes.loadMaterialLotLink(lotNumber, sequenceNumber, equipmentPath,

onlyAvailableLot)
Description
Get a link to the specified material lot object.
Syntax
system.mes.loadMaterialLotLink(lotNumber, sequenceNumber, equipmentPath,

onlyAvailableLot)
Parameters
String lotNumber - The lot number to return the link for.
String equipmentPath - The equipmentPath to the MES object.
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Returns
A MES Object Link object representing the material lot.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code returns the link to the specified material lot.

system.mes.loadMaterialLotLink('Lot 1111', 1, 'My
Enterprise\California\Storage\Vinegar Tanks\Vinegar Tank 1', Tr
ue)
system.mes.loadMaterialLotLink(lotNumber, sequenceNumber, onlyAvailableLot)
Description
Get a link to the specified material lot object.
Syntax
system.mes.loadMaterialLotLink(lotNumber, sequenceNumber, onlyAvailableLot)

Parameters
String lotNumber - The lot number to return the link for.
Returns
A MES Object Link object representing the material lot.
Scope
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All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code returns the link to the specified material lot.

system.mes.loadMaterialLotLink('Lot 1111', 1, True)
Overview
These script functions are used to load the MES object.
Method Options
loadMESObject(mesObjectUUID)
Description
Load and returns a MES object based on the mesObjectUUID parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.loadMESObject(mesObjectUUID)
Parameters
String mesObjectUUID - The UUID of the MES object which is its unique ID.
Returns
An AbstractMESObject object (See AbstractMESObject object in the MES documentation).
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get the MES object for a given uuid.

obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('ff6dc96a-0968-4ae2-8127-
ef22bb9cbc02')
loadMESObject(name, mesObjectTypeName)
Description
Load and returns MES object based on the name and mesObjectTypeName parameters.
Syntax
system.mes.loadMESObject(name, mesObjectTypeName)
Parameters
String MES Object Type Name - The name of the type of MES object. See MES Object
Returns
An AbstractMESObject object (See AbstractMESObject object in the MES documentation).
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get the MES object for a given name and MES object type.
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system.mes.loadMESObjectByEquipmentPath
Description
Load and returns an MES object based on the equipmentPath parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.loadMESObjectByEquipmentPath(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The path of equipment object to load.
Returns
An AbstractMESObject object. It can be a MESEnterprise, MESSite, MESArea, MESLine,
MESLineCell, MESLineCellGroup, MESStorageZone or MESStorageUnit type of MES
object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
print obj.getName()
Output
Vinegar Tank 1
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system.mes.loadMESObjects
Description
Returns a list MES objects based on the filters specified in the filter parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.loadMESObjects(filter)
Parameters
MESObjectfilter filter - A filter that limits the AbstractMESObject objects to return. (See
MES Object Filter object in the MES documentation).
Returns
A list of MES objects that match the specified filter.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will print the list of objects

'pH > 5.0,Width = 2.5')
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('* Turkey*')
Output
Butterball Turkey
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Receive Turkeys
Move Turkeys
system.mes.loadSchedule
Description
Load and return a list of MES objects associated with the operation schedule specified by
the operationsScheduleUUID parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.loadSchedule(operationsScheduleUUID)
Parameters
String operationsScheduleUUID - The UUID of the operations schedule object to load.
Returns
A list containing the operations schedule and all associated operations requests and
request segments. The list is returned as a MESObjectList object that is a collection
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This example would pass operationsScheduleUUID into the

loadSchedule and prints out the object.
objList = system.mes.loadSchedule('ca6ecd0b-d78d-40d4-9e89-
41b5cf8e3f6b')
for ndx in range(objList.size()):
obj = objList.get(ndx)
print obj
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Output
OperationsSchedule (915b97de-da40-47c8-a72f-ca41996ebac0, Auto

Test Schedule, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 1 co
mplex properties)
OperationsRequest (73fbb46c-7b98-45b2-9f32-9314e039c7e7, Auto
Test, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 2 complex
properties)
RequestSegment (83262dd0-b343-4859-98f0-a7f2f59e4ffd, Auto
properties)
system.mes.lot.filter.createFilter
Description
Returns a new instance of a MESLotFilter object for that properties can be set on. This is
typically used when a script function requires a MESLotFilter object as a parameter.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
A new instance of a MES Lot Filter object.
Code Snippet
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system.mes.notifyEquipmentDataChanged
Description
When this is called, the MES analysis engine will check for new data from the last time
stamp in the cache to the current time.
Syntax
system.mes.notifyEquipmentDataChanged(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The required path to the equipment that cache will check for new
data.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

system.mes.notifyEquipmentDataChanged(eqPath)
system.mes.object
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system.mes.object
system.mes.object.filter.createFilter()
Description
Returns a new instance of a MESObjectFilter object for that properties can be set on. This
is typically used when a script function requires a MESObjectFilter object as a parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.object.filter.createFilter()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESObjectFilter - A new instance of a MESObjectFilter object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Create a filter.
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('Unload *')
Output
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Unload Station 1
Unload Station 2
system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter(filter)
Description
The results can be limited to only include items that have a parse custom property
expressions defined by this property that evaluates to true.
Syntax
system.mes.object.filter.parseCustomPropertyValueFilter(filter)
Parameters
String filter - The property value to filter the results.
Returns
List<MESPropertyValueFilter> - A list containing property path, type, value, etc.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
'pH > 5.0,Width = 2.5')
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system.mes.object.link.create
Description
Returns a new instance of a MESObjectLink object for the supplied mesObject. This is
typically used when a script function requires a MESObjectLink object as a parameter and
the full MES object exists.
Syntax
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesObject - An MES object object to based the new MESObjectLink.
The MES object can be any of the MES objects such as MaterialClass, MaterialLot,
OperationSegment, etc. that inherit from AbstractMESObject.
Returns
A new instance of a MES Object Link object.
Code Examples
Code Snippet
obj = system.mes.createMESObject('MaterialClass')
Description
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Returns a new instance of a MES Object Link object for the supplied mesObjectType and
mesObjectUUID. This is typically used when a script function requires a MESObjectLink
object as a parameter and the MES object type and UUID are known.
Syntax
Parameters
MESObjectTypes mesObjectType - The type of MES object to create a link for. See
MESObjectTypes for the available types.
String mesObjectUUID - The UUID of MES object to create a link for. See UUIDs for more
information.
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
objLink = system.mes.object.link.create('OperationsDefinition',
'a8a3771b-6330-423b-89fb-b54b7933fe3e')
print objLink.getMESObject()
Output
OperationsDefinition (a8a3771b-6330-423b-89fb-b54b7933fe3e,
Receive Steel, 0 parents, 2 children, 5 custom properties, 2
complex properties)
Description
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Returns a new instance of a MESObjectLink object for the supplied mesObjectType and
mesObjectUUID. This is typically used when a script function requires a MESObjectLink
object as a parameter and the MES object type and UUID are known.
Syntax
Parameters
String mesObjectType - The name of the type of MES object to create a link for. See
information.
Returns
A new instance of a MESObjectLink object.
MES Object Types
MES Objects
Equipment Objects
Material Objects
Personnel Objects
Definition Objects
Request Objects
Response Objects
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
objLink = system.mes.object.link.create('EquipmentClass', 'd4ba

a7fb-1251-4b9d-8122-a52fc64d4df4')
Description
Returns a new instance of a MES Object Link object for the supplied mesObjectType,
mesObjectUUID and name. This is typically used when a script function requires a
MESObjectLink object as a parameter and the MES object type, UUID and name are
known.
Syntax

Parameters
MESObjectTypes mesObjectType - The type of MES object to create a link for. See
information.
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
objLink = system.mes.object.link.create('StorageUnit', '8da06ff

8-2922-4e0c-a01a-e7cda6899a0e', 'Vinegar Tank 1')
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Description
Returns a new instance of a MES Object Link object for the supplied mesObjectType
name, mesObjectUUID and name. This is typically used when a script function requires a
MESObjectLink object as a parameter and the MES object type, UUID and name are
known.
Syntax

Parameters
String mesObjectType - The name of the type of MES object to create a link for. See
information.
Returns
Code Examples
Code Snippet
objLink = system.mes.object.link.create('MaterialDef', 'd4baa7f

b-1251-4b9d-8122-a52fc64d4df4', 'Box')
system.mes.object.list.createList
Description
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Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code snippet will create a list

m1 = system.mes.loadMESObject('Butterball Turkey', 'MaterialDef
')
m2 = system.mes.loadMESObject('Free Range Turkey', 'MaterialDef
')
objList.add(m1)
objList.add(m2)
system.mes.object.parameters.create
Description
This script function creates an instance of MESObjectEventParameters object. See MES

Object Event Parameters for more information.
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Syntax
system.mes.object.parameters.create()
Parameters
MES Object Event Parameters - A new instance of a MESObjectEventParameters object.
Returns
Returns a new instance of a MESObjectEventParameters object that name value pairs can
be add to.
Code Snippets
#Add parameters for the new instance.
system.mes.executeMESEvent(mesObject, 'My User Event', params)
system.mes.pasteSchedule
Description
Paste an operations schedule and all associated operations requests and request
segments objects.
Syntax
system.mes.pasteSchedule(mesObjectList, equipmentLink, preferredStart)

Parameters
MESObjectList mesObjectList - The list containing the operations schedule and associated
operations requests and request segments objects to paste.
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MESObjectLink equipmentLink - A link representing MES equipment object to schedule the

first operations request for.
Date preferredStart - The date of the preferred start time to schedule the first operations
request for.
Returns
The list containing the operations schedule and associated operations requests and
request segments objects that have been scheduled. The list is returned as a MES Object
List object that is a collection holding MES objects.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
begin.add(Calendar.DAY_OF_MONTH, -30)

eqLink = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByEquipmentPath(eqPath)
#Get the MES object list containing the schedule details

schedule = system.mes.loadSchedule('14850859-fe9e-4aa8-a9d2-
856022ef1bb3')
system.mes.pasteSchedule(schedule, eqLink, start)
system.mes.property.namevalue.createInstance
Description
Returns an MES property list.
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Syntax
system.mes.property.namevalue.createInstance()
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.mes.property.validateValueString
Description
Validates the candidate value against the type definition.
Syntax
system.mes.property.validateValueString(val, type)
Parameters
String val - The string to be validated.
DataType type - The type to check the validation for.
Returns
Boolean True when the value is valid for the type, otherwise false.
Scope
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All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Description
Remove the value with the specified timestamp for the MES tag collector. If a value does
not existing for the specified timestamp, then an exception will be returned.
Syntax
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, dateTime)
Parameters
more details.
Date dateTime - The date of the value to remove.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet

Rotator 1'
key = ''
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath,
Overview
These script functions are used to remove all values within the specified range or from a list of
timestamps for the MES tag collector.
Method Options
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, dateTimeList)
Description
Remove all values within the specified range or from a list of timestamps for the MES tag
collector. When a list of timestamps are provided and one of the timestamps does not
exist, then an exception will be returned.
Syntax
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath, collectorType, key,

dateTimeList)
Parameters
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more details.
PyList dateTimeList - A Python list containing dates(of type Date) to remove from the MES
tag collector.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

dateTime1=system.date.setTime(date, 14, 40, 59)
Rotator 1'
key = ''
dateTimeList = [dateTime1, dateTime2, dateTime3]
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath,
collectorType, key, dateTimeList)
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, beginDateTime,

endDateTime)
Description
Remove all values within the specified range or from a list of timestamps for the MES tag
collector. When a list of timestamps are provided and one of the timestamps does not
exist, then an exception will be returned.
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Syntax
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath, collectorType, key,

Parameters
more details.
Date beginDateTime - The starting date of values that will be removed.
Date endDateTime - The ending date of values that will be removed.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Set the start and end time

dateTime1 = system.date.setTime(date, 14, 45, 15)
dateTime2 = system.date.setTime(date, 14, 49, 15)
Rotator 1'
key = ''
system.mes.removeTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath,
collectorType, key, dateTime1, dateTime2)
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system.mes.resetScheduleStatus
Description
Reset the state of the operation request, based on the operationsRequestUUID parameter,
to AUTO_PENDING. If an error occurred during automatic start of a operation request, this
script function allows it to be reset so that another automatic attempt can be done.
Syntax
system.mes.resetScheduleStatus(operationsRequestUUID)
Parameters
String operationsRequestUUID - The UUID of the operations request to reset.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#The following is a code snippet to reset the status of a

schedule.
system.mes.resetScheduleStatus('5546bd58-ea2a-4acd-b9d3-
feb5de7e2085')
system.mes.saveMESObject
Description
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Save the MES object passed mesObject parameter. This will update the active object in
memory of the Ignition server and save the settings to the database.
Syntax
system.mes.saveMESObject( mesObject )
Parameters .
AbstractMESObject mesObject - The MES object to save. See AbstractMESObject object
in the MES documentation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#To save MES object.

system.mes.saveMESObjects
Description
Save one or more MES objects. The MESObjectList parameter object holds a collections
of MES objects to save. This will update the active objects in cache on the Ignition server
and save the settings to the database.
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Syntax
system.mes.saveMESObjects(mesObjectList)
Parameters
MES Object List mesObjectList - A list that holds the collection of MES objects to save.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will save the list of objects

filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('* Turkey')
objList = system.mes.loadMESObjects(filter)
system.mes.saveSchedule
Description
Save the operations schedule object and all other associated MES objects contained in the
list passed in the mesObjectList parameter. This list generally includes the Operations
Schedule and (a) Request Segment(s) if preceeded by the system.mes.createSchedule()
function.
Syntax
system.mes.saveSchedule(mesObjectList)
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Parameters
MES Object List mesObjectList - The list containing all schedule related MES objects to
save.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will save the list containing schedules of MES

objects
filter.setMESObjectTypeName('OperationsSchedule')
scheduleList = system.mes.loadMESObjects(filter)
system.mes.saveSchedule(scheduleList)
MES Object List
Object Description
The MESObjectList is a collection of MES objects. A list may contain any number of mes
objects. From the MESObjectList object an MES object with a specific uuid can be loaded
by calling the findByUUID() function.
Scripting Functions
The following function can be used to create an MESObjectList object.
Description
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Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Scope
All
Example

objList.add(obj)
Methods
The following methods exist for the MES Object List.
add(mesobject)
Description
This script function is used to add a MES object to the list.
Syntax
add(mesobject)
Parameters
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AbstractMESObject mesobject - The object to be added.

Returns
True if the object is added and False otherwise.
Scope
All
remove(mesobject)
Description
This script function is used to remove a MES object to the list.
Syntax
remove(mesobject)
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesobject - The object to be removed.
Returns
True if the object is removed and False otherwise.
Scope
All
addAll(collection)
Description
Appends all of the elements in the specified collection to the end of this MES object
list.
Syntax
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addAll(collection)
Parameters
List collection - A collection containing elements to be added to this list.
Returns
True if all the objects are added to this MES object list and False otherwise.
Scope
All
Description
Removes all of the elements from the MES object list.
Syntax
Parameters
List collection - A collection containing elements to be removed to this list.
Returns
True if the objects in the list is removed and False otherwise.
Scope
All
findByUUID()
Description
Find a specific object from a list of MES objects by UUID.
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Syntax
findByUUID(uuid)
Parameters
String uuid - UUID of the MES object.
Returns
AbstractMESObject mesObject - The MES object corresponding to the specific UUID.
Scope
All
Description
Checks whether the list contains more than one MES object.
Syntax
Parameters
None
Returns
Boolean
Scope
All
Code Example
Code Snippet
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#Creates a list of MES objects

#Load the objects to be added

m1 = system.mes.loadMESObject('Bulk Almonds', 'MaterialDef')
m2 = system.mes.loadMESObject('Bulk Peanuts', 'MaterialDef')
#Adds the objects to list

objList.add(m1)
objList.add(m2)
#Save the changes

#This code snippet will check if the list contains only one
MES object
print objList.hasSingleMESObject()
#Gets info about the object specified by the uuid

print objList.findByUUID('a3f05165-1cee-4661-a1e8-
d282bf2c6a02')
#Creates a filter
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('Receive *')
mesList = system.mes.loadMESObjects(filter)
#Adds the elements in list 'mesList' to the list 'objList'

objList.addAll(mesList)
#Removes all the objects from the list

objList.removeAll(mesList)
Output
True
True
False
MaterialDef (a3f05165-1cee-4661-a1e8-d282bf2c6a02, Bulk
Almonds, 1 parents, 0 children, 2 custom properties, 0 compl
ex properties)
True
True
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Overview
These script functions are used to schedule the operations.
The two functions represent different scheduling needs.
For fixed duration (example: schedule an operation for an entire shift), the first signature
which defines a begin and end time is appropriate.
To utilize the scheduling engine's capability for estimating (example: incorporating
scheduled down time for the line, etc.), the second signature which defines just a
preferred start time is appropriate.
Method Options
system.mes.scheduleOperations(mesObjectList, begin, end, allowOverlapping, category)
Description
Schedule the operations schedule and associated operations request and request segment
objects contained in the mesObjectList parameter. The scheduled duration of each request
segment will be based on the target quantity.
Note that the beginning and end time are set in this function call and will override schedule
rates.
Syntax
system.mes.scheduleOperations(mesObjectList, begin, end, allowOverlapping,

category)
Parameters
MESObjectList mesObjectList - A list containing the operations schedule and associated
operations request and request segment objects to schedule.
Date begin - The date to schedule the first operations request for.
Date end - The date to complete the last operations request at.
Boolean allowOverlapping - If True, allow schedule entries to overlap if needed.
String category - The category to use when scheduling.
Returns
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will print the list of operations that are

scheduled.
begin = beginCal.getTime()
endCal.add(Calendar.DAY_OF_MONTH, -1)
end = endCal.getTime()
objList = system.mes.loadSchedule('14850859-fe9e-4aa8-a9d2-
856022ef1bb3')
scheduleList = system.mes.scheduleOperations(objList, begin,
end, True, 'Actual')
for ndx in range(scheduleList.size()):
scheduleOperations = scheduleList.get(ndx)
print scheduleOperations
Output
OperationsSchedule (14850859-fe9e-4aa8-a9d2-856022ef1bb3,
Receive Steel (1) Schedule, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom
OperationsRequest (9ce541f3-6b9a-47f2-8ca5-59f0bdad81e8,
Receive Steel (1), 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties,
2 complex properties)
RequestSegment (b8c416b2-17a3-4f04-8842-b24854511d89, Receive
Steel (1), 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 6 comple
x properties)
system.mes.scheduleOperations(mesObjectList, preferredStart, allowOverlapping, category)
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Description
Schedule the operations schedule and associated operations request and request segment
objects contained in the mesObjectList parameter. The scheduled duration of each request
segment will be based on the target quantity and the configured segment's schedule rate.
Syntax
system.mes.scheduleOperations(mesObjectList, preferredStart, allowOverlapping,

category)
Parameters
MESObjectList mesObjectList - A list containing the operations schedule and associated
operations request and request segment objects to schedule.
Date preferredStart - The date of the preferred start time to schedule the first operations
request for.
Boolean allowOverlapping - If True, allow schedule entries to overlap if needed.
String category - The category to use when scheduling.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code will print the list of operations that are

scheduled.
preferredStart = beginCal.getTime()
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objList = system.mes.loadSchedule('14850859-fe9e-4aa8-a9d2-
856022ef1bb3')
scheduleList = system.mes.scheduleOperations(objList,
preferredStart, True, 'Actual')
for ndx in range(scheduleList.size()):
scheduleOperations = scheduleList.get(ndx)
print scheduleOperations
Output
OperationsSchedule (14850859-fe9e-4aa8-a9d2-856022ef1bb3,
Receive Steel (1) Schedule, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom
OperationsRequest (9ce541f3-6b9a-47f2-8ca5-59f0bdad81e8,
Receive Steel (1), 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties,
2 complex properties)
RequestSegment (b8c416b2-17a3-4f04-8842-b24854511d89, Receive
Steel (1), 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 6 comple
x properties)
system.mes.searchMESObjects
Description
Search for MES objects that meet the criteria of the filter parameter.
Syntax
system.mes.searchMESObjects(filter)
Parameters
MESObjectFilter filter - A filter containing the criteria to select MES object to return.
Returns
A list of MES Object Link objects that meet the criteria specified in the filter parameter.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This snippet will print only the mesObjects that satisfies

the specific constrain
filter.setMESObjectNamePattern('Vinegar')
Output
Material Class
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This snippet will return cell names for

fltr = system.mes.object.filter.createFilter()
typeName = 'LineCell' #typeName can be 'Site', 'Area', 'Line'

, 'LineCell' ....
fltr.setMESObjectTypeName('LineCell')
linePath = ''[global]\Your Enterprise\Site 1\Packaging\Line 1'
fltr.setPrimaryMESObjectPath(linePath)
list = system.mes.searchMESObjects(fltr)
print list.get(ndx)
Output
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system.mes.splitSchedule
Description
Split one or more operations requests off from an existing operations schedule into a new
operations schedule. The split point is from the specified operations request, based on the
operationsRequestUUID parameter, to the last operations request of the route. Operations
schedules that only have one operations request cannot be split.
Syntax
system.mes.splitSchedule(operationsScheduleUUID, operationsRequestUUID)
Parameters
String operationsScheduleUUID - The UUID of the operations schedule object that will be
split.
String operationsRequestUUID - The UUID of one of the operations request within the
operations schedule to split at.
Returns
The UUID of the new operations schedule.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#The following is a snippet to split the schedule for the

requested operation.
system.mes.splitSchedule('928fa0e2-f739-427b-bd88-464062396d8a'
, '1243612e-71fd-4fc4-82a3-18c4ccd71571')
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system.mes.synchronizeMESPersonnel
Description
Read users from the Ignition user source profile and synchronize with the MESPerson
objects. This happens automatically on an hourly basis.
Syntax
system.mes.synchronizeMESPersonnel( )
Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This code read the users from source profile and synchronize
it with MESPerson objects
sync = system.mes.synchronizeMESPersonnel()
system.mes.updateDependencies
Description
Update the changes of the specified MES object to the MES object represented by the
MESObjectLinks in the mesObjectLinkList parameter.
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Syntax
system.mes.updateDependencies(mesObject, mesObjectLinkList)
Parameters
AbstractMESObject mesObject - A MES object with modified properties are propagated to
the dependent MES object. See AbstractMESObject object in the MES documentation.
MESList mesObjectLinkList - A list containing MES object links that represent the MES
objects to propagate the changes to. This list can be obtained by calling getDependencies.
Only the MES object links in this list that have not been disabled will be updated. See MES
Object Link in the MES documentation.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
obj = system.mes.loadMESObject('Receive Turkey', 'ProcessSegmen

t')
objList = system.mes.getDependencies(obj)
system.mes.updateDependencies(obj, objList)
system.mes.updateSegment
Description
This method is used to update information for a actively running segment. Information that
maybe updated is limited to properties that are appropriate to be changed. For example,
equipment cannot be changed because a new operation and segment must be created for
them. However, lots can be changed. For example, if a raw material lot runs out, then and
new lot can be used to complete out the production run.
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Syntax
system.mes.updateSegment(responseSegment)
Parameters
MESResponseSegment responseSegment - The MES object to update.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

nsSegment')
seg.setMaterial('In Steel Type', 1000.0)
system.mes.updateSegment(respSeg)
Description
Update the last chronological value recorded by the MES tag collector.
Syntax
system.mes.updateTagCollectorLastValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, value)
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Parameters
more details.
Datatype value - The last value recorded for the MES tag collector will be updated with this
value.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet


Rotator 1'
key = ''
system.mes.updateTagCollectorLastValue(equipmentPath,
collectorType, key, 2)
#get the tag values
data= system.mes.getTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath,
Output
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Tue Mar 21 15:55:15 PDT 2017

4
3
None
None
Tue Mar 21 15:55:15 PDT 2017
4
3
None
None
Tue Mar 21 15:55:15 PDT 2017
4
3
None
None
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
2
3
None
None
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
2
5
None
None
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
2
5
None
None
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
2
5
None
None
Overview
These script functions are used to update the value specified by the date and time for the MES
tag collector.
The Equipment State tag collector has the following auxiliary values.
EquipmentUUID - The unique identifier for the equipment.
State - The current equipment state.
OriginalState - The original equipment state before its updation.
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DifferedToUUID - If the original EquipmentUUID is changed using the Downtime Table

then the new uuid is DifferedToUUID.
DifferedState - If the original state is changed using the Downtime Table then the new
state is DifferedState.
Method Options
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, dateTime, value)
Description
Update the value specified by the date and time for the MES tag collector. If a value does
Syntax
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, dateTime,

value)
Parameters
more details.
Date dateTime - The date of the value to update.
Datatype value - The MES tag collector will be updated with this value.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet

Rotator 1'
key = ''
#update the tag values
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath,
collectorType, key, beginDateTime, 9)
#get the tag values
Output
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017

9
8
None
None
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
9
5
None
None
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
9
5
None
None
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
9
5
None
None
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system.mes.updateTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType, auxValueName, key,

dateTime, value)
Description
Update the value specified by the date and time for the MES tag collector. If a value does
Syntax
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath, collectorType,
auxValueName, key, dateTime, value)
Parameters
more details.
String auxValueName - This specifies which auxiliary value to update. For example, the
Equipment State tag collector has an "OriginalState" auxiliary value. See Auxiliary value for
more information.
Date dateTime - The date of the value to update.
Datatype value - The MES tag collector will be updated with this value.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet

Rotator 1'
key = ''
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValue(equipmentPath,
collectorType, 'DifferedState', key, dateTime, 4)
#get the tag values
collectorType, key, dateTime, endDateTime)
Output
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017

9
2
None
4
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
9
5
None
4
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
9
5
None
4
Tue Mar 21 15:58:15 PDT 2017
9
5
None
4
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Description
Update multiple values recorded by the MES tag collector. If a value does not existing for
one of the timestamps, then an exception will be returned.
Syntax
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath, collectorType, key, values)
Parameters
more details.
PyDictionary values - A Python dictionary containing the date (of type Date) and value
(Refer Datatype) pairs to update.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

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equipmentPath = '[global]\Enterprise\San Marcos\MP

Rotator\Test Line 1'
key = ''
values={dateTime1:2, dateTime2:2}
system.mes.updateTagCollectorValues(equipmentPath,
collectorType, key, values)
system.mes.validateMESObjectName
Description
Validates the proposed name for the specified MES object type. If the name is not valid, an
exception will be thrown.
Syntax
system.mes.validateMESObjectName(mesObjectTypeName,mesObjectUUID,name)
Parameters
String MES Object Type Name - The MES object type to validate the name for. Because
names must be unique amount the category of MES object type, this is required. See MES
Object Type Name for more details.
String mesObjectUUID - When validating the name of an existing MES object, this is the
UUID for it so that it will ignore duplicate name check with itself. Otherwise, just pass an
empty string.
String name - Proposed name to validate
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
2671
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
#This is an example for the validation.

system.mes.validateMESObjectName('StorageZone','ccd29f94-953a-
4343-a9da-912755f60abe','Vinegar Tank 1')
9.7.3 system.mes.analysis
Available system.mes.analysis functions
system.mes.analysis.createMESAnalysisSettings
Description
Create a new analysis setting object.
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.createMESAnalysisSettings(savedSettingsName)
Parameters
String savedSettingsName - The name to the new analysis settings.
Returns
MESAnalysisSettings - A new MESAnalysisSettings object used to store data points, filter
expressions, group by, order by, etc.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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##Note that the Analysis Settings objects should be uniquely

named.
##Therefore, it's best practice to check first before
attempting to create a new one.
sasName = 'SAS Test'
list = system.mes.analysis.getMESAnalysisSettingsList()
if sasName not in list:
sasObj = system.mes.analysis.createMESAnalysisSettings
(sasName)
print sasObj
system.mes.saveMESObject(sasObj)
else:
print 'Analysis name already in use! Pick unique name.'
Output
AnalysisSettings (6bd5b603-ab27-4a13-a01d-f8b581de4409, SAS

properties)
system.mes.analysis.deleteMESAnalysisSettings
Description
Deletes the specified stored analysis settings.
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.deleteMESAnalysisSettings(savedSettingsName)
Parameters
String savedSettingsName - The name of the saved analysis settings to delete.
Returns
None
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
sasName = 'SAS Test'

print list
system.mes.analysis.deleteMESAnalysisSettings('SAS Test')
print list
Output
[SAS Test]
[]
Overview
These script functions are used to execute the analysis specified in the parameters.
Method Options
system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(beginDate, endDate, settings)
Description
Execute and returns the results for the analysis specified in the parameters.
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(beginDate, endDate, settings)
Parameters
Date beginDate - Date object containing the beginning date to based the analysis results
on.
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Date endDate - Date object containing the ending date to based the analysis results on.
MESAnalysisSettings settings - MESAnalysisSettings object containing the data points,
filter expressions, group by, order by, etc. setting to return the results for.
Returns
MESAnalysisResults - A MESAnalysisResults object containing the results of the analysis
that was returned. (See MESAnalysisResults in the manual for more details.)
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Execute the "Downtime" Analysis Settings and print the

dataset object.
sasName = 'Downtime'
obj = system.mes.analysis.getMESAnalysisSettings(sasName)
end = system.date.now()
start = system.date.addDays(end, -2)
result = system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(start, end, obj)
print result.getDataset()
Output
Dataset [5R x 12C]
system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(beginDate, endDate, settings, parameters)
Description
Syntax
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system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(beginDate, endDate, settings, parameters)
Parameters
Date beginDate - Date object containing the beginning date to based the analysis results
on.
Date endDate - Date object containing the ending date to based the analysis results on.
MESAnalysisSettings settings - MESAnalysisSettings object containing the data points,
filter expressions, group by, order by, etc. setting to return the results for.
PyDictionary parameters - A PyDictionary containing name / value pairs for each
parameter that exists in the analysis settings.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

dataset object.
params = {'EqPath' : eqPath, 'PackageCount' : 1.0}
result = system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(start, end, obj,
params)
Output
Dataset [3R x 12C]
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system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(beginDate, endDate, savedSettingsName)
Description
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(beginDate, endDate, savedSettingsName)
Parameters
Datatype - Date object containing the beginning date to based the analysis results on.
Datatype - Date object containing the ending date to based the analysis results on.
String savedSettingsName - The name of the saved analysis settings to execute and return
the results for.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

dataset object.
result = system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(start, end,
sasName)
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Output
Dataset [5R x 12C]
system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(beginDate, endDate, savedSettingsName, parameters)
Description
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(beginDate, endDate, savedSettingsName,

parameters)
Parameters
Datatype - Date object containing the beginning date to based the analysis results on.
Datatype - Date object containing the ending date to based the analysis results on.
String savedSettingsName - The name of the saved analysis settings to execute and return
the results for.
PyDictionary parameters - A PyDictionary containing name / value pairs for each
parameter that exists in the analysis settings.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
2678
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet

dataset object.
params = {'EqPath' : eqPath, 'PackageCount' : 1.0}
result = system.mes.analysis.executeAnalysis(start, end,
sasName, params)
Output
Dataset [3R x 12C]
system.mes.analysis.getDataPointOptions
Description
Return data point options that can be used when executing analysis.
Syntax
Parameters
String groupFilter - A filter to limit the data point options returned to one or more groups.
Multiple groups can be specified by separating them with commas. The wildcard * is
accepted.
String itemFilter - A filter to limit the data point options returned to one or more items.
Multiple data point items can be specified by separating them with commas. The wildcard *
is accepted.
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Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Get a list of data point options for the Equipment group:

list = system.mes.analysis.getDataPointOptions('Equipment', '*'
)
for item in list:
Output
Equipment :: Product Code

Equipment :: Work Order
Equipment :: Is Key Cell
Equipment :: Equipment Type
Equipment :: Equipment Name
Equipment :: Operation UUID
Equipment :: Equipment Path
Equipment :: Equipment Cell Order
Equipment :: Rate Period
system.mes.analysis.getFilterOptions
Description
Return filter options that can be used when executing analysis.
2680
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Syntax
Parameters
String groupFilter - A filter to limit the filter options returned to one or more groups. Multiple
groups can be specified by separating them with commas. The wildcard * is accepted.
String itemFilter - A filter to limit the group by options returned to one or more items.
Multiple filter items can be specified by separating them with commas. The wildcard * is
accepted.
Returns
List <AbstractValueItemInfo> - Returns a map (a key-value pair) containing the filter group
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Get a list of filter options from the OEE group:

list = system.mes.analysis.getFilterOptions('OEE', '*')
for item in list:
Output

OEE :: OEE
OEE :: Elapsed Time
OEE :: Schedule Rate
2681
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system.mes.analysis.getFilterValues
Description
Return values that a filter item can be set to when executing analysis. For filter items such
as a date, no filter values will be returned.
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.getFilterValues(filterName, beginDate, endDate)
Parameters
String filterName - The name of the filter item to return values for.
Date beginDate - The starting date to limit the values to.
Date endDate - The ending date to limit the values to.
Returns
List<String> - Returns a list of strings. Each string is a possible value that the filter can be
set to.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Print the Filter Values when filtering by Work Order

result = system.mes.analysis.getFilterValues('Work Order',
start, end)
print result
Output
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[WO 1 - PC_0001, WO 2 - PC-002, TestWO, TestWO2]
system.mes.analysis.getGroupByOptions
Description
Return group-by options that can be used when executing analysis.
Syntax
Parameters
String groupFilter - A filter to limit the group-by options returned to one or more groups.
String itemFilter - A filter to limit the group-by options returned to one or more items.
Multiple group-by items can be specified by separating them with commas.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Gets groupby options

options = system.mes.analysis.getGroupByOptions('*Downtime', 'L
ine *')
for item in options:
for x in options[item]:
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Output
Equipment/Line/Downtime :: Line Downtime Occurrence Count

Equipment/Line/Downtime :: Line Downtime State Time Stamp
Equipment/Line/Downtime :: Line Downtime Equipment Name
Equipment/Line/Downtime :: Line Downtime Reason Split
Equipment/Line/Downtime :: Line Downtime Reason
Equipment/Line/Downtime :: Line Downtime Note
Equipment/Line/Downtime :: Line Downtime Equipment Path
Equipment/Line/Downtime :: Line Downtime Event Sequence
Equipment/Line/Downtime :: Line Downtime Reason Path
system.mes.analysis.getMESAnalysisSettings
Description
Get the specified stored analysis settings.
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.getMESAnalysisSettings(savedSettingsName)
Parameters
String savedSettingsName - The name of the saved analysis settings to return.
Returns
MESAnalysisSettings - A MESAnalysisSettings object that contains the data points, filter
expressions, group by, order by, etc.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
system.mes.analysis.getMESAnalysisSettings('report')
Output
[report]
AnalysisSettings (250dd58f-554a-493a-9b7e-9df905fc1d29,
report, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 2 complex
properties)
system.mes.analysis.getOrderByOptions
Description
Return order by options that can be used when executing analysis.
Syntax
Parameters
String groupFilter - A filter to limit the order by options returned to one or more groups.
String itemFilter - A filter to limit the order by options returned to one or more items.
Multiple order by items can be specified by separating them with commas.
Returns
List<AbstractValueItemInfo> - Returns a map containing the filter group path in the key and
a list of AbstractValueItemInfo objects in the value. See AbstractValueItemInfo object
documentation for details.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get orderby options

options = system.mes.analysis.getOrderByOptions('OEE','')
for item in options:
for x in options[item]:
Output

OEE :: OEE Outfeed Count
OEE :: Runtime
OEE :: OEE
OEE :: OEE Reject Count
OEE :: Short Stop Time
OEE :: OEE Infeed Count
OEE :: Elapsed Time
OEE :: Planned Downtime
OEE :: Unplanned Downtime
OEE :: OEE General Count
Overview
These script functions are used to clear the MES analysis cache. If the equipmentPath
parameter is not provided, all of the equipment caches are cleared. If the equipmentPath
parameter is provided, then only the corresponding equipment cache will be cleared.
Method Options
system.mes.analysis.invalidateAnalysisCache(equipmentPath)
Description
2686
MES Platform 2.0
Clears the MES analysis cache. If the equipmentPath parameter is not provided, all of the
equipment caches are cleared. If the equipmentPath parameter is provided, then only the
corresponding equipment cache will be cleared.
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.invalidateAnalysisCache(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - Optional path to the equipment that the cache will be cleared.
Returns
None
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath = '[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Mixing\Mixing Line 1'

system.mes.analysis.invalidateAnalysisCache(eqPath)
system.mes.analysis.invalidateAnalysisCache()
Description
Clears the MES analysis cache. If the equipmentPath parameter is not provided, all of the
equipment caches are cleared. If the equipmentPath parameter is provided, then only the
corresponding equipment cache will be cleared.
Syntax
2687
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Parameters
None
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.mes.analysis.saveMESAnalysisSettings
Description
Save the analysis settings to storage.
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.saveMESAnalysisSettings(settings)
Parameters
MESAnalysisSettings settings - A MESAnalysisSettings object containing the data points,
filter expressions, group by, order by, etc. to save.
Returns
None
2688
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Save the settings after creating an analysis settings

settings = system.mes.analysis.createMESAnalysisSettings('Analy
sis')
system.mes.analysis.saveMESAnalysisSettings(settings)
system.mes.analysis.getMESAnalysisSettingsList
Description
Return a list of names of stored analysis settings.
Syntax
system.mes.analysis.getMESAnalysisSettingsList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> - A list object containing strings of the stored analysis names.
Scope
All
Code Examples
2689
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
system.mes.analysis.getMESAnalysisSettingsList()
Output
[analysis, lineanalysis, Production Data, rrt]
9.7.4 system.mes.oee
Available system.mes.oee functions
system.mes.oee.abortRun
Description
Abort the changeover or production segment that is currently running at the specified
equipment. If multiple operations are running at the specified equipment, the last one
started will be aborted.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.abortRun(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to abort the production segment for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
2690
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet

system.mes.oee.abortRun(eqPath)
Overview
These script functions are used to begin an OEE operation.
Method Options
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(operationsRequestLink)
Description
Begin an OEE operation for the specified operationsRequestLink. The operations objects
must have previously been created prior to calling this function.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(operationsRequestLink)
Parameters
MESObjectLink operationsRequestLink - The MES object link to an Operations Request
object to start the OEE operation for. An Operations Request object is created when
production has been previously scheduled.
Returns
MESResponseSegment - The Response Segment object as a result of beginning the OEE
run.
Scope
All
Code Examples
2691
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
#specify equipment path

eqPath = '[global]\Enterprise\Site\Area\Line 1'
#specify the start and end dates
begin = system.date.now()
end = system.date.addDays(system.date.now(), 5)
#specify the category
category = 'Active'
#get the schedule entries
list = system.mes.getEquipmentScheduleEntries(eqPath, begin,
end, category, False)
print list
for item in list:
print item.getScheduledStartDate()
if item.hasMESOperationsScheduleLink():
print item.getMESOperationsScheduleLink()
print item.getMESOperationsRequestLink(), ';
Operations Request'
if item.hasMESOperationsResponseLink():
print item.getMESOperationsResponseLink(), ';
Operations Response'
else:
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(item.
getMESOperationsRequestLink()) ##begin OEE Run
break
Output
Size 3
2017-04-14 11:27:00.0
(type: Operations Schedule, uuid: 8689710a-71aa-4c1e-8a9a-
50205d34568f)
ResponseSegment (ab16662d-a5f4-4864-86a4-ccf1a5e6c6e9, PC01-
Enterprise:Site:Area:Line 1_CO, 0 parents, 0 children, 0
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(operationsRequest)
Description
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Begin an OEE operation for the specified operationsRequest object. The operations
objects must have previously been created prior to calling this function.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(operationsRequest)
Parameters
MESOperationsRequest operationsRequest - The Operations Request object to start the
OEE operation for. An Operations Request object is created when production has been
previously scheduled.
Returns
run.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Get the operations-request object

operationsRequest = system.mes.loadMESObject('61f06e29-79ee-
46d0-b4cb-472a7b7af42b')
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(operationsRequest)#begin OEE run
Output
ResponseSegment (0354b360-16c6-4cc3-a4ce-25c11b1a8835, Sugar-

Nuts Unlimited:Site 1:Area:Line 1_CO, 0 parents, 0 children, 0
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(materialName, equipmentPath)
2693
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Begin an OEE operation for the specified material and equipment. The operations objects
Syntax
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(materialName, equipmentPath)
Parameters
String materialName - The material name to use when starting the OEE run.
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to start the OEE operation for.
Returns
run.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
materialName = 'Salt'
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(materialName, path)
Output
ResponseSegment (5be50944-32ea-436b-b819-2b95433869b2, Sugar-

2694
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(workOrder, materialName, equipmentPath)
Description
Begin an OEE operation for the specified operationsRequestLink. The operations objects
Syntax
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(workOrder, materialName, equipmentPath)
Parameters
String workOrder - The work order to assign to the OEE run.
String materialName - The material name to use when starting the OEE run.
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to start the OEE operation for.
Returns
run.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
workOrder = 'Wo90'
materialName = 'Sugar'
system.mes.oee.beginOEERun(workOrder, materialName, path)
Output
2695
MES Platform 2.0
ResponseSegment (62d81809-9cba-49e3-9622-6b21f276c219, Sugar-

system.mes.oee.createMaterialProcessSegment
Description
For the specified material and equipment, create the operations MES object. The
operations MES object consist of the Operations Definition, an Operations Segment for
changeover and an Operations Segment for production. Each material and equipment
combination will have a set of MES operations object.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.createMaterialProcessSegment(materialLink, equipmentPath)
Parameters
MESObjectLink materialLink - The MES object link to the material definition to base the
operations MES objects on.
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to base the operations MES objects on.
Returns
MESObjectList - A MESObjectList object containing the new Operations Definition and
Operations Segment MES objects.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#specify equipment path
2696
MES Platform 2.0
eqPath = '[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Packaging\Packaging

Line 1'
#Get MES object link

matLink = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('MaterialDef', 'Fan
ta')
#create material process segment

list = system.mes.oee.createMaterialProcessSegment(matLink,
eqPath)
for item in list:
print item
Output
OperationsSegment (ba291cfd-1e34-4f6d-aa61-c4414a5e9362, Fanta-

Nuts Unlimited:Folsom:Packaging:Packaging Line 1_CO, 0
parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 7 complex properties)
OperationsSegment (657bec9b-3a0e-428e-a05a-1e6f321e961c, Fanta-
Nuts Unlimited:Folsom:Packaging:Packaging Line 1, 0 parents, 0
children, 0 custom properties, 7 complex properties)
system.mes.oee.endCellChangeover
Description
End the changeover segment that is currently running at the specified equipment. After the
changeover segment is ended, the production segment will begin.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.endCellChangeover(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path of the cell or cell group to end the changeover
segment for.
Returns
2697
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Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath='[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Receiving\Nut
Unloading\Cell A'
system.mes.oee.endCellChangeover(eqPath)
system.mes.oee.endOEEChangeover
Description
End the changeover segment that is currently running at the specified equipment. After the
changeover segment is ended, the production segment will begin.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.endOEEChangeover(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to end the changeover segment for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
2698
MES Platform 2.0
Code Snippet
Unloading\Cell B'
system.mes.oee.endOEEChangeover(eqPath)
system.mes.oee.endOEEProduction
Description
End the production segment that is currently running at the specified equipment. This
function is only used if a single operation is running at the specified equipment. If multiple
operations are running at the specified equipment, use the indexCellProduct function.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.endOEEProduction(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to end the production segment for.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath='Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Packaging\Packaging Line 1'

system.mes.oee.endOEEProduction(eqPath)
2699
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.oee.getEquipmentAvailableMaterial
Description
Return MES object links for the material definitions that can run at the specified equipment
path according to the material name search pattern.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.getEquipmentAvailableMaterial(equipmentPath, searchPattern)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path where the material definitions are run.
String searchPattern - Material name filter pattern to limit the results by. It can contain the *
and ? wild card characters.
Returns
MESList<MESObjectLink> - An MESList containing an MESObjectLink object for each
material definition object in the results.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##For Line 1, get all available materials

path = "Enterprise\\Site\\Area\\Line 1"
list = system.mes.oee.getEquipmentAvailableMaterial(path, '*')
matLink = list.get(i)
print matLink
Output
2700
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PC_0001
PC_0002
Material X
...
system.mes.oee.getMaterialAvailableEquipment
Description
Return MES object links for the equipment that can run the specified material and search
pattern.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.getMaterialAvailableEquipment(materialLink, searchPattern)
Parameters
MESObjectLink materialLink - The MES object link to the material definition to return
results for.
String searchPattern - Equipment path filter pattern to limit the results by. It can contain the
* and ? wild card characters.
Returns
MESList<MESObjectLink> - A MESList containing a MESObjectLink object for each
equipment object in the results.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Get the Equipment available for the Material specified
2701
MES Platform 2.0
##by the supplied MESObjectLink, in this case for material

'PC_0001'
link = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('MaterialDef', 'PC_000
1')
print link
list = system.mes.oee.getMaterialAvailableEquipment(link, 'Ente
rprise\\Site\\*')
obj = list.get(i)
print obj
Output
PC_0001
Palletizer
Infeed
...
system.mes.oee.getMaterialItems
Description
Return a list of MES object links to material objects for the specified parent. To start at the
root material object, set the parentLink parameter to None. Material objects consist of
Material Class, Material Def and Material Root type of objects.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.getMaterialItems(parentLink, searchPattern)
Parameters
MESObjectLink parentLink - The MES object link of the parent of the children to include in
the results.
String searchPattern - Child material object name filter pattern to limit the results by. It can
contain the * and ? wild card characters.
Returns
2702
MES Platform 2.0

material object in the results.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Get all the children (both classes and material definitions)

that are under the Material Root.
##That is, get all material items available for OEE operations.
##The search pattern '*' returns all, but a specific name will
return just the relevant link(s).
matRoot = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('MaterialRoot', 'Ma
terial Root')
list = system.mes.oee.getMaterialItems(matRoot, '*')
matLink = list.get(i)
print matLink
Output
Class1
PC_0001
PC_0002
ProductClass
...
system.mes.oee.getMaterialOperationSegments
Description
Return a list of Operations Segments that support the specified material.
Syntax
2703
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.oee.getMaterialOperationSegments(materialLink, searchPattern)
Parameters
MESObjectLink materialLink - The MES object link to the material definition to return
results for.
String searchPattern - Operations Segment name filter pattern to limit the results by. It can
contain the * and ? wild card characters.
Returns
MESObjectList - MESObjectList containing Operations Segment objects in the results.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Get the Material Class Link

matClassLink = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('MaterialClass
', 'Test Material')
##Get the Material Definition of interest
item = system.mes.oee.getMaterialItems(matClassLink, 'PC_0001')
.get(0)
##Get the List of Material Operation Segments and print each
one out
list = system.mes.oee.getMaterialOperationSegments(item, '*')
print list
obj = list.get(i)
print obj
Output
OperationsSegment (d88a7df5-677b-4639-a678-fb999589892e,
PC_0001-Enterprise:Site:Area:Line 1, 0 parents, 0 children, 0
OperationsSegment (889efb28-cecd-49e5-ab95-8809b2bd08a4,
PC_0001-Enterprise:Site:Area:Line 1:Code Dater, 0 parents, 0
2704
MES Platform 2.0
OperationsSegment (daad7ffd-31f2-4844-bc6d-ea238cce6b33,
PC_0001-Enterprise:Site:Area:Line 1:Code Dater_CO, 0 parents,
0 children, 0 custom properties, 7 complex properties)
OperationsSegment (ae4a8f2d-540a-4132-87cb-252871b92fdf,
PC_0001-Enterprise:Site:Area:Line 1:Filler, 0 parents, 0
OperationsSegment (4be5ac58-1b6b-400b-8ca1-e978a329bab4,
PC_0001-Enterprise:Site:Area:Line 1:Filler_CO, 0 parents, 0
...
system.mes.oee.getOEEActiveSegment
Description
Return the active Response Segment object that is currently running at the specified
equipment. This can the changeover or production Response Segment. If multiple
operations are running at the specified equipment, the last one started will be returned.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.getOEEActiveSegment(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to return the Response Segment object for.
Returns
MESResponseSegment - The active Response Segment object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath = '[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Receiving\Line 1'
2705
MES Platform 2.0
seg = system.mes.oee.getOEEActiveSegment(eqPath)
print seg
Output
ResponseSegment (b6a02e78-c667-4a15-aa9a-5720c55eeaad, Receive

Nuts, 0 parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 7 complex
properties)
system.mes.oee.getOEEAllActiveSegments
Description
Returns MES object links for all of the active Response Segment objects that are currently
running at the specified equipment.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.getOEEAllActiveSegments(equipmentPath)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to return the Response Segment objects for.
Returns
Response Segment object in the results.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
2706
MES Platform 2.0
#Following code snippet gets all active segments for

Production line 4 and will abort them all.
#The segments could consist of Changover and Production
segments
eqPath = '[global]\Enterprise\Site 1\Packaging\Line 4'

sl = system.mes.oee.getOEEAllActiveSegments(eqPath)
for seg in sl: #Look at each MESObjectLink in the MES

Object list
print seg #Name of the Response Segment
objSeg = seg.getMESObject() #seg is an MESObjectLink,
objSeg is the actual MESObject
print type(objSeg) #helper function if you're not sure
what type of object you are dealing with
system.mes.abortSegment(objSeg) #Abort all active

segments on this line
Output
PC_0001-Enterprise:Site 1:Packaging:Line 4
<type 'com.sepasoft.production.common.model.mesobject.objects.
segment.MESResponseSegment'>
system.mes.oee.indexCellProduct
Description
Whenever there are multiple products running on a production line, this script function will
move the newest product forward to the passed in cell. It achieves this by searching
backwards from the designated cell for a cell indexed to a product with a different
operationUUID from the product on the designated cell. If a previous product is discovered,
it is indexed forward to the designated cell. If a previous product is not discovered, an error
is thrown. In the case that we successfully index to the last cell on the line, the run for the
previous product at that cell is ended automatically. Finally, an error is thrown if following
through with the indexing operation would completely overwrite a product on the line
because it has not yet been indexed further down the line.
Syntax
2707
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.oee.indexCellProduct(equipmentPath, skipChangeover)
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path of the cell or cell group to index to the next
product.
Boolean skipChangeover - If true, the changeover segment for the cell or cell group will be
skipped and production will start immediately.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Unloading\New Cell Group'
system.mes.oee.indexCellProduct(eqPath, True)
system.mes.oee.isPreviousProductIndexed
Description
This function checks whether or not a production line is ready to start a new run, especially
in the context where multiple products are being run on a line simultaneously. It checks
whether or not the previous product on the line has been indexed to the next cell so that
the first cell in the line is open for the new product. If the previous product has not been
indexed beyond the first cell, the line is not ready to run a new product.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.isPreviousProductIndexed(equipmentPath)
2708
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
String equipmentPath - The equipment path of the line to check the indexing status.
Returns
Boolean - True if the previous product has been indexed and is not in changeover, False
otherwise.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
eqPath = '[global]\Nuts Unlimited\Folsom\Receiving\Line 1'

indexed = system.mes.oee.isPreviousProductIndexed(eqPath)
print indexed
Output
True
system.mes.oee.removeMaterialOperationSegments
Description
Remove the existing operations MES objects for the specified material and equipment.
Each material and equipment combination will have a set of MES operations objects.
Syntax
system.mes.oee.removeMaterialOperationSegments(materialLink, equipmentPath)
2709
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
MESObjectLink materialLink - The MES object link to the material definition to remove the
operations MES objects.
String equipmentPath - The equipment path to remove the operations MES objects.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
path = "Enterprise\\Site\\Area\\Line 1\\Cell Group\\Work Cell"

matRoot = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('MaterialClass', 'T
est Material')
matLink = system.mes.oee.getMaterialItems(matRoot, 'PC_0001').
get(0)
system.mes.oee.removeMaterialOperationSegments(matLink, path)
Output
system.mes.oee.updateMaterialOperationSegments
Description
Update the operations MES objects for the specified material and equipment.
Syntax
2710
MES Platform 2.0
system.mes.oee.updateMaterialOperationSegments(materialLink, equipmentPath,
operationSegmentList)
Parameters
MESObjectLink materialLink - The MES object link to the material definition that the
operations MES objects are based on.
String equipmentPath - The equipment path that the operations MES objects are based on.
MESObjectList operationSegmentList - A MESObjectList that contain an Operations
Definition, an Operations Segment for the changeover and an Operations Segment for the
production.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
path = "DPSG\\Northlake\\Packaging\\Line 5"

matRoot = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('MaterialClass', 'T
est Material')
print matRoot
matLink = system.mes.oee.getMaterialItems(matRoot, 'PC_0001').
get(0)
print matLink
##Get Operations Def

obj1 = system.mes.loadMESObject('PC_0001-DPSG:Northlake:
Packaging:Line 5', 'OperationsDefinition')
##Get Operations Segment for Changeover
Packaging:Line 5_CO', 'OperationsSegment')
##Get Operations Segment for Production
Packaging:Line 5', 'OperationsSegment')
productionSettings = obj3.getComplexProperty('ProductionSetting
s', 0)
2711
MES Platform 2.0
##Response Segment Production Settings Complex Property Set

Functions:
# productionSettings.setEquipmentRefUUID(String
equipmentRefUUID)
# productionSettings.setEquipmentRefType(String
equipmentRefType)
# productionSettings.setEquipmentRef(MESObjectLink
mesObjectLink)
# productionSettings.setModeRefUUID(String modeRefUUID)
# productionSettings.setModeRefType(String modeRefType)
# productionSettings.setModeRef(MESObjectLink mesObjectLink)
##Use the OEE rate for the line as an example property to set:
productionSettings.setOEERate(25.0)
obj3.setPropertyValue('ProductionSettings', productionSettings)
system.mes.saveMESObject(obj3)
##Create, populate, and save the list

objList.add(obj1)
objList.add(obj2)
objList.add(obj3)
##Update the Operations Segments
system.mes.oee.updateMaterialOperationSegments(matLink, path,
objList)
Output
Test Material
Size 3
True
True
True
True
9.7.5 system.mes.workorder
Available system.mes.workorder functions
2712
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Creates a work order.
Unique Name
Work orders must be uniquely named. Duplicate names are not allowed.
Syntax
system.mes.workorder.createMESWorkOrder(workOrderName, materialLink)
Parameters
String workOrderName - Name of the work order to be created.
MESObjectLink materialLink - A MES Object Link to a valid material definition to associate
to the work order.
Returns
MESWorkOrder - A new instance of a MESWorkOrder object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Given a work order name, create the work order and then save
the work order to manifest the change.
matLink = system.mes.getMESObjectLinkByName('MaterialDef', 'Fan
ta')
woObj=system.mes.workorder.createMESWorkOrder('7878', matLink)
system.mes.saveMESObject(woObj)
2713
MES Platform 2.0
print woObj
Output
WorkOrder (1c397a0d-6ae5-4591-8a54-a6278041b72a, 7878, 0

parents, 0 children, 0 custom properties, 0 complex properties)
Description
Creates a work order filter.
Syntax
system.mes.workorder.createMESWorkOrderFilter()
Parameters
None
Returns
MESWorkOrderFilter - A new instance of a MESWorkOrderFilter object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Create a work order filter based on a work order name.

woName = "0752665525"
2714
MES Platform 2.0
results = system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrderObjectLinkList
(woFilter)
print results
print result
Output
Size 1
0752665525
system.mes.workorder.deleteMESWorkOrder
Description
Deletes a work order.
Syntax
system.mes.workorder.deleteMESWorkOrder(workOrderName)
Parameters
String workOrderName - The name of work order to be deleted.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.mes.workorder.deleteMESWorkOrder(woName)
2715
MES Platform 2.0
Description
Gets the work order object.
Syntax
system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrder(workOrderName)
Parameters
String workOrderName - The name of a work order.
Returns
MESWorkOrder - A MESWorkOrder object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Get a work order, set the quantity, and save the work order
to manifest the change.
woObj = system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrder('0752665525')
woObj.setWorkOrderQuantity(float(6754))
system.mes.workorder.saveMESWorkOrder(woObj)
print woObj
Output
2716
MES Platform 2.0
WorkOrder (a289e509-656b-4914-a597-386e7cf7376b, 0752665525, 0

properties)
system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrderObjectLinkList
Description
Get a MESObjectLink list of work orders.
Syntax
system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrderObjectLinkList(workOrderFilter)
Parameters
MESWorkOrderFilter workOrderFilter - A work order filter.
Returns
MESList<MESObjectLink> - A list of MESObjectLink objects.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
woName = "0752665525"
results = system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrderObjectLinkList
(woFilter)
print results
print result
2717
MES Platform 2.0
Output
Size 1
0752665525
Description
Gets a list of work orders.
Syntax
system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrders(workOrderFilter)
Parameters
MESWorkOrderFilter workOrderFilter - A work order filter.
Returns
List<MESWorkOrder> - A list of MESWorkOrder objects.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Create a work order filter. Get work orders based on the

filter.
##Print the list and the work order object in the list.
woName = "0752665525"
results = system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrders(woFilter)
print results
2718
MES Platform 2.0
print result
Output
Size 1
properties)
system.mes.workorder.saveMESWorkOrder
Description
Save a work order. This is necessary after creating the work order itself, or changing one
of it's properties.
Syntax
system.mes.workorder.saveMESWorkOrder(workOrder)
Parameters
MESWorkOrder workOrder - The work order to be saved.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
##Get a work order, set the quantity, and save the work order
to manifest the change.
2719
MES Platform 2.0
woObj = system.mes.workorder.getMESWorkOrder('0752665525')
woObj.setWorkOrderQuantity(float(6754))
system.mes.workorder.saveMESWorkOrder(woObj)
print woObj
Output

properties)
9.7.6 system.quality.spc
system.quality.spc.controllimit.calcControlLimitValue
Info
Control limits normally are calculated using the control charts components and when
the process is determined to be stable. In cases where additional flexibility is required,
this scripting function is provided to calculate control limits from data provided in the
parameters. Control limit values for a specified location, sample definition (test),
attribute and control limit can be calculated by calling this function. The control limit
will be calculated using the control limit configured in the designer and the data
specified in the parameters. To set the actual control limit value, use the
setControlLimitValue function with the result from this function.
system.quality.spc.controllimit.calcControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition, attributeName,

limitName, data)
Description
This script function is used to calculate the control limit value.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.controllimit.calcControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition,
attributeName, limitName, data)
2720
MES Platform 2.0
Parameters
String locationPath - The full path of the location to set the control limit. Optionally, it can
be left blank to set the default control limit value that is not tied to any location.
String definition - Sample definition to the control limit for.
String attributeName - Name of the attribute within the definition to set the control limit for.
String limitName - Name of the control limit to set.
Dataset data - A dataset containing SPC results to calculate the control limit from.
Returns
A reference to the results containing the calculated control limit and any messages. See
Control Limit Calculated Value for more information.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
Remove this if it the snippet doesn't include print statements
system.quality.spc.controllimit.calcControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition, attributeName,

limitName, from, to)
Description
This script function is used to calculate the control limit value.
Syntax
2721
MES Platform 2.0
system.quality.spc.controllimit.calcControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition,
attributeName, limitName, from, to)
Parameters
String definition - Sample definition to the control limit for.
Date from - Calculate the control with data starting with this date.
Date to - Calculate the control with data ending with this date.
Returns
A reference to the results containing the calculated control limit and any messages. See
Control Limit Calculated Value for more information.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#This is a sample client script to change a control limit to a

fixed value.
#Define the starting date to calculate the control limit
fromDate = Calendar.getInstance();
fromDate.add(Calendar.DAY_OF_MONTH, -1)
#Define the endingdate to calculate the control limit
toDate = Calendar.getInstance();
#Get the sample definition based on its name
sampleDef = system.quality.definition.getSampleDefinition('SQLT
ag-Line 1 Checkweigher')
#Calculate the new control limit value
result = system.quality.spc.controllimit.calcControlLimitValue(
'New Enterprise\New Site\Packaging\Line 1\Line 1 Quality',
sampleDef, 'Weight', 'Individual LCL', fromDate.getTime(),
toDate.getTime())
2722
MES Platform 2.0
#Check the results to make sure there are no messages

if result != None and result.hasMessage() == 0:
#Set the actual control limit to the new calculated value
system.quality.spc.controllimit.setControlLimitValue('New
Enterprise\New Site\Packaging\Line 1\Line 1 Quality',
sampleDef, 'Weight', 'Individual LCL', result.
getCalculatedValue())
system.quality.spc.controllimit.getLimitNameList
Description
Return a list of names of the defined control limits.
The version of this method that require project name as parameter is deprecated and
the version that doesn't require the project name should be used.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.controllimit.getLimitNameList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List - An instance of a java List containing the control limit names as strings.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
2723
MES Platform 2.0
Output
system.quality.spc.controllimit.isValueWithinLimitsByDefName
See the Tech note: isValueWithinLimits
Description
Tests a measurement value to determine if it is within control limits.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.controllimit.isValueWithinLimitsByDefName(locationPath,
defName, attributeName, limitNames, productCode, value)
Parameters
String locationPath - The path of the location that the limit values are begin used to test the
measurement value.
String defName - The SPC sample definition name that contains the limit values used in
the test.
String attributeName - The name of the attribute that the limit values are used for the test.
String limitNames - The name of the limits to test. Multiple limit names can be specified by
separating them with commas.
String productCode - The product code that the limit values used in the test. Use a blank
string to specify the default product code. This only applies if the Save Control Limits by
Product Code option is selected.
Double value - The measurement value to test.
2724
MES Platform 2.0
Returns
List<ControlLimitResult> - An instance of a java List containing ControlLimitResult objects.
Scope
All
system.quality.spc.controllimit.isValueWithinLimitsByDefUUID
See the Tech note: isValueWithinLimits
Description
Tests a measurement value to determine if it is within control limits.
The version of this method that require project name as parameter is deprecated and
the version that doesn't require the project name should be used.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.controllimit.isValueWithinLimitsByDefUUID(locationPath,
defUUID, attributeName, limitNames, productCode, value)
Parameters
String locationPath - The path of the location that the limit values are begin used to test the
measurement value.
String defUUID - The SPC sample definition UUID that contains the limit values used in the
test.
String attributeName - The name of the attribute that the limit values are used for the test.
String limitNames - The name of the limits to test. Multiple limit names can be specified by
separating them with commas.
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String productCode - The product code that the limit values used in the test. Use a blank
string to specify the default product code. This only applies if the Save Control Limits by
Double value - The measurement value to test.
Returns
List<ControlLimitResult> - A java List containing ControlLimitResult objects.
Scope
All
system.quality.spc.controllimit.removeControlLimitValue
system.quality.spc.controllimit.removeControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition, attributeName,
limitName, productCode)
Description
Remove a previously set control limit value. This only applies if the Save Control Limits by
Syntax
system.quality.spc.controllimit.removeControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition,
attributeName, limitName, productCode)
Parameters
String locationPath - The path of the location that the limit value is being removed. If this is
a blank string, then all product code control limit values for all locations will be removed.
SampleDefinition definition - The SPC sample definition object that contains the limit value
being removed.
String attributeName - The name of the attribute that the limit value is being removed. If
this is a blank string, then all product code control limits for all attributes will be removed.
String limitName - The name of the limit to remove the value. If this is a blank string, then
all product code control limit values will be removed.
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String locationPath - The product code that the limit value is being removed. If this
parameter is not specified, then all product code control limit values will be removed.
String productCode - Name of the product code.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Output
system.quality.spc.controllimit.removeControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition, attributeName,

limitName)
Description
Remove a previously set control limit value. This only applies if the Save Control Limits by
Syntax
system.quality.spc.controllimit.removeControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition,
attributeName, limitName)
Parameters
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String locationPath - The path of the location that the limit value is being removed. If this is
a blank string, then all product code control limit values for all locations will be removed.
SampleDefinition definition - The SPC sample definition object that contains the limit value
being removed.
String attributeName - The name of the attribute that the limit value is being removed. If
this is a blank string, then all product code control limits for all attributes will be removed.
String limitName - The name of the limit to remove the value. If this is a blank string, then
all product code control limit values will be removed.
String locationPath - The product code that the limit value is being removed. If this
parameter is not specified, then all product code control limit values will be removed.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Output
system.quality.spc.controllimit.setControlLimitValue
system.quality.spc.controllimit.setControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition, attributeName,
limitName, value)
Description
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Control limits normally are set using the control charts components and when the process
is determined to be stable. In cases where additional flexibility is required, this scripting
function is provided. New control limit values for a specified location, sample definition
(test), attribute and control limit can be set by calling this function.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.controllimit.setControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition,
attributeName, limitName, value)
Parameters
Sample Definition definition - Sample definition to the control limit for.
Double value - New control limit value.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet

fixed value.
sampleDef = system.quality.definition.getSampleDefinition("Samp
leDefName")
sampleDef, 'Weight', 'Individual LCL', 100.0)
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system.quality.spc.controllimit.setControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition, attributeName,

limitName, productCode, value)
Description
Control limits normally are set using the control charts components and when the process
is determined to be stable. In cases where additional flexibility is required, this scripting
function is provided. New control limit values for a specified location, sample definition
(test), attribute and control limit can be set by calling this function.
Save Control Limits by Product Code should be set at the Enterprise level of the
Production Model to take advantage of the functionality.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.controllimit.setControlLimitValue(locationPath, definition,
attributeName, limitName, productCode, value)
Parameters
Sample Definition definition - Sample definition to the control limit for.
String productCode - Name of the product code to set.
Double value - New control limit value.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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fixed value.
sampleDef = system.quality.definition.getSampleDefinition("Samp
leDefName")
sampleDef, 'Weight', 'Individual LCL', 'PC
_01', 100.0)
system.quality.spc.deleteStoredSPC
Description
Delete the SPC settings for specified saved SPC settings name.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.deleteStoredSPC(name)
Parameters
String name - The name of the stored SPC settings to delete.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
Output
Method Options:
system.quality.spc.exportSPCResults(settings, locale, csvSeparator)
Description
Export SPC data to a CSV formatted string.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.exportSPCResults(settings, locale, csvSeparator)
Parameters
SPCSettings settings - An instance of a SPCSettings object to base the export results. Use
the system.quality.spc.settings.createSettings script function to create the SPCSettings
object.
String locale - The locale name to used for formatting numeric values.
String csvSeparator - The character to use as the value separator.
Returns
A string containing the exported SPC data in CSV format.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.spc.exportSPCResults(settings, locale, csvSeparator, filter)
Description
Export SPC data to a CSV formatted string.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.exportSPCResults(settings, locale, csvSeparator, filter)
Parameters
SPCSettings settings - An instance of a SPCSettings object to base the export results. Use
the system.quality.spc.settings.createSettings script function to create the SPCSettings
object.
String locale - The locale name to used for formatting numeric values.
String csvSeparator - The character to use as the value separator.
String filter - Column names to include in the export separated by commas.
Returns
A string containing the exported SPC data in CSV format.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
Output
system.quality.spc.format.fromSPCCategoryTypes
Description
This is intended for internal use. Based on the category of control chart
(SPCCategoryTypes) and the data format (SPCDataFomat), return the appropriate data
format.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.format.fromSPCCategoryTypes(type, dataFormat)
Parameters
SPCCategoryTypes type - An instance of a SPCCategoryTypes object that represents the
category of control chart.
SPCDataFormat dataFormat - An instance of a SPCDataFormat object that represents the
SPC data format.
Returns
SPCDataFormat - A reference to the matching SPCDataFormat object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.spc.format.getEnum
system.quality.spc.format.getEnum(value)
Description
Returns SPCDataFormat for the specified ordinal or name value. The SPC data formats
represent the control chart types and is used when specifying the kind SPC results to
return.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.format.getEnum(value)
Parameters
Int value - The ordinal value representing the SPCDataFormat.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.spc.format.getEnum(name)
Description
Returns SPCDataFormat for the specified ordinal or name value. The SPC data formats
represent the control chart types and is used when specifying the kind SPC results to
return.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.format.getEnum(name)
Parameters
String name - The ordinal value representing the SPCDataFormat.
Returns
Scope
All
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Output
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system.quality.spc.format.getEnumName
Description
Returns the name of the SPCDataFormat from the specified display name. The display
name is the user friendly name where the name cannot contain spaces. The SPC data
formats represent the control chart types and is used when specifying the kind SPC results
to return.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.format.getEnumName(displayName)
Parameters
String displayName - The ordinal value representing the SPCDataFormat.
Returns
String name - The name of the SPCDataFormat.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
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system.quality.spc.format.getSPCCategoryType
Description
This is intended for internal use. Based on the category of control chart
(SPCCategoryTypes) and the data format (SPCDataFomat), return the appropriate data
format.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.format.getSPCCategoryType(dataFormat)
Parameters
SPCDataFormat dataFormat - parameterAn instance of a SPCCategoryTypes object that
represents the category of control chart.
SPCDataFormat dataFormat - An instance of a SPCDataFormat object that represents the
SPC data format.
Returns
SPCCategoryTypes - A reference to the matching SPCDataFormat object.
Scope
All
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Output
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system.quality.spc.format.getSPCDataFormatAsDataset
Description
Returns an instance of a Dataset object containing the SPC data format options. The SPC
data formats represent the control chart types and is used when specifying the kind SPC
results to return.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.format.getSPCDataFormatAsDataset()
Parameters
None
Returns
Dataset - A new instance of a Dataset object containing the SPC data format options.
Scope
All
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Output
system.quality.spc.format.valueOf
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system.quality.spc.format.valueOf
Description
Syntax
system.quality.spc.format.valueOf()
Parameters
Type name - description
Returns
Type - description
Scope
All
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Output
system.quality.spc.format.values
Description
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Syntax
system.quality.spc.format.values()
Parameters
Returns
Type - description
Scope
All
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Output
system.quality.spc.getSPCResults
Description
Returns SPC results for the specified settings.
Syntax
getSPCResults(settings)
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Parameters
SPCSettings settings - An instance of a SPCSettings object to base the results. Use the
system.quality.spc.settings.createSettings script function to create the SPCSettings object.
Returns
An instance of a SPCResults object containing the SPC data.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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system.quality.spc.getSPCStoredResults
Description
Returns SPC results for the specified stored SPC settings and date range.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.getSPCStoredResults( name, fromDate, toDate)
Parameters
String name - The name of the stored SPC settings to base the results.
Date fromDate - The start of the date range to include in the results.
Date toDate - The end of the date range to include in the results.
Returns
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SPCResults results - An instance of a SPCResults object containing the SPC data.

Scope
All
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Output
system.quality.spc.loadStoredSPC
Description
Returns the SPC settings for the specified saved SPC settings name.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.loadStoredSPC(name)
Parameters
String name - The name of the stored SPC settings.
Returns
SPCSettings - An instance of a SPCSettings object.
Scope
All
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system.quality.spc.renameStoredSPC
Description
Rename the SPC settings for specified saved SPC settings name.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.renameStoredSPC(name, newName)
Parameters
String name - The existing name of the stored SPC settings to rename.
String newName - The new name of the stored SPC settings.
Returns
None
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
Output
system.quality.spc.saveStoredSPC
Description
Rename the SPC settings for specified saved SPC settings name.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.saveStoredSPC(name, settings, overwrite)
Parameters
String name - The name of the stored SPC settings to save.
SPCSettings settings - An instance of a SPCSettings object to save. Use the system.
quality.spc.settings.createSettings script function to create the SPCSettings object.
Boolean overwrite - If true and the stored SPC settings already exist, save the new settings
over the existing settings.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
Output
system.quality.spc.settings.createSettings
Description
Create a new instance of a SPCSettings object based on the parameters.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.settings.createSettings(definitionName, attribute, filters,

controlLimits, signals, dataFormatName)
Parameters
String definitionName - The sample definition name for the new settings.
String attribute - The attribute name for the new settings.
String filters - The filters for the new settings. Multiple filter expressions can be separated
by commas.
String controlLimits - The control limits for the new settings. Multiple control limits can be
String signals - The SPC rules (signals) for the new settings. Multiple SPC rules can be
String dataFormatName - The data format (Calculation kind types or control chart type) for
the new settings.
Returns
SPCSettings - A new instance of a SPCSettings object.
Scope
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All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
filter = 'FromDate=2016-07-25 00:00:00|ToDate=2015-09-15 23:59:

59|Location=New Enterprise\California\Quality\Location A'
#SPC settings object is created manually

settings = system.quality.spc.settings.createSettings('Def 7',
'Level', filter, '', '', 'Anderson-Darling Test')
#The Anderson Darling Test calculation is executed

result = system.quality.sample.data.executeMiscCalculation
(settings, 'Adt')
print 'Ad: ', result.getValue('Ad')
system.quality.spc.settings.decodeFilters
Description
Decode a list of SPC filter expressions into a java Map object. Each filter key can have
multiple filter values.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.settings.decodeFilters(filterList)
Parameters
List filterList - An instance of a java List object containing SPC filter expression strings.
Example: "Location=Enterprise\Site\Area\Quality Test Station 1,
Location=Enterprise\Site\Area\Quality Test Station 2, Product Code=DEF"
Returns
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Map<String, List<String>> An instance of a java Map. The map key is the filter name. For
example, "Location" or "Product Code". The value for the key contains a java List object
containing all of the filter values. For example, the key "Location" can have the filters
values of "Quality Station 1" and "Quality Station 2".
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.spc.settings.decodeList
Description
Decode a string that can represent a SPC filter, control limits, SPC rules (signals), etc. into
a java List object. The input string will be parsed on wither the comma or pipe (|) character
and each parsed result will be added to the returned List object.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.settings.decodeList(input)
Parameters
String input - The string value to parse.
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Returns
A java List object containing the parsed strings.
Scope
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Output
system.quality.spc.settings.decodeParams
Description
Decode a list of SPC parameters into a java Map object. Each parameter key can have
only one parameter value.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.settings.decodeParams(optionalParams)
Parameters
String optionalParams - A string containing optional parameters separated by either the
comma or pipe (|) characters. Example: "PaddingBarCount=4,RowLimit=100,
DataBarCount=7,IncludeDisabledAttributes=true"
Returns
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Map<String, String> - An instance of a java Map containing key value pairs.

Scope
All
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Output
system.quality.spc.settings.encodeList
Description
Encode the specified java List into a single string separated by the pipe (\) character.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.settings.encodeList(list)
Parameters
String[] list - An instance of a java List object containing string values.
Returns
A single string containing all of the items from the list.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.spc.settings.formatDate
Description
Returns a string for the specified date to is formatted correctly for a filter expression.
Syntax
system.quality.spc.settings.formatDate()
Parameters
Date date - A Date object to format.
Returns
String formattedDate - A SPC settings formatted date string.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
Output
9.7.7 system.quality.definition
system.quality.definition.addSampleDefinition
Description
Adds the sample definition passed in the parameter to the SPC system. After it has been
added it will become available to record samples and for selection on the control charts.
Attributes, locations, control limits and signals must be added to the sample definition prior
to calling this function. See Sample Definition for more information.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.addSampleDefinition(sampleDefinition )
Parameters
String sampleDefinition - New sample definition that previously was created in script.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
Output
system.quality.definition.attribute.getNew
Description
Creates and returns a new instance of aSampleDefinitionAttributeobject. The new

SampleDefinitionAttribute object can be added to a sample definition using the addAttribute
method on the sample definition object.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.attribute.getNew()
Parameters
None
Returns
A new SampleDefinitionAttribute instance.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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system.quality.definition.attribute.getNew()
system.quality.definition.attribute.getSampleDefinitionList
Description
Returns an instance of a Dataset object containing available sample definitions.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.attribute.getSampleDefinitionList(showDisabled,
nameFilter, locationPathFilter)
Parameters
Boolean showDisabled - If true, return only sample definitions that have been disabled.
String nameFilter - Sample definition name filter to limiting the results. It can contain
String locationPathFilter - Location path filter to limit the results.
Returns
Dataset - An instance of a Dataset object containing sample definition information.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.definition.attribute.types.dataTypeToType
Description
Return a reference to a SPC attribute data type from an Ignition data type. For example, an
Ignition data type of Float8 will be an attribute data type of Real.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.attribute.types.dataTypeToType(dataType)
Parameters
DataType dataType - Ignition DataType reference that represents the type of data for a
sample attribute.
Returns
A reference to a AttributeDataType value that matches.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
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system.quality.definition.attribute.types.intToType
Description
Return a reference to a SPC attribute data type from the ordinal value.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.attribute.types.intToType(ordinal)
Parameters
Integer ordinal - A valid AttributeDataType ordinal value.
Returns
A reference to a AttributeDataType value that matches.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.definition.getLimitNameList
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system.quality.definition.getLimitNameList
Description
Return a list of names of the defined control limits.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.getLimitNameList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> - An instance of a java List containing the control limit names as strings.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.quality.definition.getNew
Description
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Creates and returns a new instance of a SampleDefinition object.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.getNew ()
Parameters
None
Returns
A new sample definition instance.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.quality.definition.getNewDefinitionAttribute
Description
Create a new instance of a SampleDefinitionAttribute object that can then be added to a

sample definition.
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Syntax
system.quality.definition.getNewDefinitionAttribute()
Parameters
None
Returns
SampleDefinitionAttribute - An instance of a new SampleDefinitionAttribute object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.definition.getNewDefinitionLimit
Description
Create a new instance of a SampleDefinitionControlLimit object that can then be added to

a sample definition.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.getNewDefinitionLimit(limitName)
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Parameters
String limitName - Name of the limit to base the new instance.
Returns
SampleDefinitionControlLimit - An instance of a new SampleDefinitionControlLimit object.
Scope
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Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.definition.getNewDefinitionLocation
Description
the locationID parameter. The new instance name is specified by the name parameter. The
new SampleDefinitionLocation object can be added to a sample definition using the
addAllowedLocation method of a SampleDefinition object.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.getNewDefinitionLocation(locationID, name)
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Parameters
Integer locationID - The location ID from the production model.
String name - The new instance name.
Returns
SampleDefinitionLocation - A new instance of a SampleDefinitionLocation object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
system.quality.definition.getNewDefinitionSignal
Description
Create a new instance of a SampleDefinitionSignal object that can then be added to a

sample definition.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.getNewDefinitionSignal(signalName)
Parameters
String signalName - Name of the signal to base the new instance.
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Returns
SampleDefinitionSignal - An instance of a new SampleDefinitionSignal object.
Scope
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Output
system.quality.definition.getSampleDefinition
Description
Returns a reference to the sample definition object with a matching ID. The ID is generated
by the database when the sample definition was first saved.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.getSampleDefinition(sampleDefID )
Parameters
Integer sampleDefID - Database created ID for the sample definition.
Returns
Sample Definition object
Scope
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Output
system.quality.definition.getSampleDefinition(sampleDefName)
Description
Returns a reference to the sample definition object with a matching name. The name is
generated by the database when the sample definition was first saved.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.getSampleDefinition(sampleDefName )
Parameters
String sampleDefName - The name given to the sample definition when it was created.
Returns
Sample Definition object
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
Output
system.quality.definition.getSignalNameList
Description
Return a list of names of the defined signals (SPC rules).
Syntax
system.quality.definition.getSignalNameList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> - An instance of a java List containing the signal names as strings.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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Output
system.quality.definition.location.getNew
Description
the locationID parameter. The new instance name is specified by the name parameter. The
new SampleDefinitionLocation object can be added to a sample definition using the
addAllowedLocation method of a SampleDefinition object.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.location.getNew(locationID, name)
Parameters
int locationID - The location ID from the production model.
String name - The new instance name.
Returns
A new instance of a SampleDefinitionLocation object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.quality.definition.location.getNew(2, 'packaging line 1'

)
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system.quality.definition.updateSampleDefinition
Description
Updates an existing sample definition object passed in the parameter. After it has been
updated, the changes will be reflected during recording samples and on the control charts.
Syntax
system.quality.definition.updateSampleDefinition ( sampleDefinition )
Parameters
String sampleDefinition - Existing sample definition.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Output
9.7.8 system.quality.sample.data
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9.7.8 system.quality.sample.data
system.quality.sample.data.approveSample
Description
Approve an existing sample. If the associated sample definition for the specified sample is
not set for auto approval, it will have to approved. This can be done using various methods
of which this is one of them.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.approveSample(sampleUUID, approvedBy)
Parameters
String sampleUUID - The UUID to an existing sample to approve.
String approvedBy - The name of the person who is approving the sample.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.quality.sample.data.approveSample(currentSample.
getSampleUUID, system.security.getUsername())
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system.quality.sample.data.excludeSample
Description
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.excludeSample(sampleUUID)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.quality.sample.data.excludeSample('88a6b6a4-3177-4759-
b594-7220d416c735')
system.quality.sample.data.executeMiscCalculation
Description
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Perform a previously defined miscellaneous calculation. If calculations other than the built-
in calculations, such as PPM, are needed, then they can be defined in the Misc.
Calculation section in the MES production model.
See the tech note: Perform Miscellaneous Calculations
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.executeMiscCalculation(settings, miscCalcName)
Parameters
SPCSettings settings - An instance of a SPCSettings object that defines the samples to
perform the calculation.
String miscCalcName - The name of the miscellaneous calculation, that has been
previously defined in the Misc. Calculations, to perform.
Returns
MiscCalcEvent - The MES object created for the execution of the miscellaneous
calculation.
Scope
All
Code Examples
filter = 'FromDate=2015-07-25 00:00:00|ToDate=2015-09-15 23:59:

59|Location=New Enterprise\California\Quality\Location A'
#SPC settings object is created manually

settings = system.quality.spc.settings.createSettings('Def 7',
'Level', filter, '', '', 'Anderson-Darling Test')
#The Anderson Darling Test calculation is executed

result = system.quality.sample.data.executeMiscCalculation
(settings, 'Adt')
print 'Ad: ', result.getValue('Ad')
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system.quality.sample.data.getCauseList
Description
Return a list of existing assignable causes.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.getCauseList()
Parameters
None
Returns
List<String> - A list holding assignable causes as strings.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
list = system.quality.sample.data.getCauseList()
for cause in list:
print cause
Output
[Prime, New Cause]
system.quality.sample.data.getCreateSampleByDefUUID
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system.quality.sample.data.getCreateSampleByDefUUID
Description
Return a sample that matches the sampleUUID parameter. If not found, create and return
a new sample based on the sample definition that matches the definitionUUID parameter.
The newly created sample will also be initialized for the location specified by the
locationPath parameter.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.getCreateSampleByDefUUID(sampleUUID, defUUID,
locationPath)
Parameters
String sampleUUID - Sample UUID to lookup.
String defUUID - Existing sample definition UUID to base the new sample on.
String locationPath - A valid path to a location to base the new sample for.
Returns
Sample Object - A reference to the existing sample or the newly created sample.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
sampleUUID = system.gui.getParentWindow(event).
getComponentForPath('Root Container').SampleUUID
locationPath = system.gui.getParentWindow(event).
getComponentForPath('Root Container').LocationPath
#This will return a sample for the sampleUUID. If the
sampleUUID is blank, it will return a new sample
sample = system.quality.sample.data.getCreateSampleByName
(sampleUUID, sampleDef.getDefUUID(), locationPath)
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system.quality.sample.data.getCreateSampleByName
Description
Return a sample that matches the sampleUUID parameter. If not found, create and return
a new sample based on the sample definition that matches the definitionName parameter.
The newly created sample will also be initialized for the location specified by the
locationPath parameter.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.getCreateSampleByName(sampleUUID, defName,
locationPath )
Parameters
String defName - Existing sample definition name to base the new sample on.
String locationPath - A valid path to a location to base the new sample for.
Returns
Sample Object - A reference to the existing sample or the newly created sample.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
locationPath = system.gui.getParentWindow(event).
getComponentForPath('Root Container').LocationPath
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#This will return a sample for the sampleUUID. If the

sampleUUID is blank, it will return a new sample
sample = system.quality.sample.data.getCreateSampleByName
(sampleUUID, 'Viscosity', locationPath)
system.quality.sample.data.getNewByDefName
Description
Creates and returns a new sample based on the sample definition that matches the
definitionName parameter. The newly created sample will also be initialized for the location
specified by the locationPath parameter.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.getNewByDefName(defName, locationPath)
Parameters
String defName - Existing sample definition name to base this sample on.
String locationPath - A valid path to a location.
Returns
Sample Object - A reference to the newly created sample.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
locationPath = event.source.parent.LocationPath
sampleDefName = event.newValue
sample = system.quality.sample.data.getNewByDefName
(sampleDefName, locationPath)
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system.quality.sample.data.getNewByDefUUID
Description
Creates and returns a new sample based on the sample definition that matches the
defUUID parameter. The newly created sample will also be initialized for the location
specified by the locationPath parameter.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.getNewByDefUUID(defUUID, locationPath )
Parameters
String defUUID - Existing sample definition UUID to base this sample on.
String locationPath - A valid path to a location.
Returns
Sample Object - A reference to the newly created sample.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
locationPath = event.source.parent.LocationPath
defUUID = event.newValue
sample = system.quality.sample.data.getNewByDefUUID(defUUID ,
locationPath)
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system.quality.sample.data.getSample
Description
Return a sample that matches the sampleUUID parameter.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.getSample(sampleUUID)
Parameters
Returns
Sample Object - A reference to the existing sample.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
sample = system.quality.sample.data.getSample(sampleUUID)
system.quality.sample.data.includeSample
Description
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Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.includeSample(sampleUUID)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.quality.sample.data.includeSample('e462217e-bc7c-4ee6-
9226-206a4d7576e8')
system.quality.sample.data.purgeSampleData
Description
Purge samples for the specified sample definition UUID that when taken prior to the
specified date. The samples will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.purgeSampleData(defUUID, priorToDate)
Parameters
String defUUID - Existing sample definition UUID to delete the samples for.
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Date priorToDate- The cutoff date where only samples entered before will be deleted.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.quality.sample.data.removeSample
Description
Remove a single sample. This function should be used with caution because it
permanently removes the data from the database. A sample can be removed at any point
in its life cycle. Meaning it can be removed after it has been scheduled but before
measurements are recorded and after measurements have been recorded.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.removeSample(sampleUUID)
Parameters
String sampleUUID - The UUID to an existing sample to remove.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.quality.sample.data.removeSample(event.getSampleUUID())
system.quality.sample.data.setSampleCause
Description
Set an assignable cause to the specified sample and attribute.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.setSampleCause(sample, attributeName, cause,

userName)
Parameters
Sample sample - The sample to add the assignable cause to.
String attributeName - The attribute of the sample to associate the assignable cause to.
String cause - The assignable cause. This can be an existing assignable cause or a new
assignable cause. Use the getCauseList() function to return the assignable causes that
have previously been used.
String userName - The user name that is adding the assignable cause.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#The following event handler script will set a note and cause
for the sample
sample = event.source.parent.getComponent('Sample Entry').
getSample()
system.quality.sample.data.setsampleNote(sample, 'Attr1', 'This
is a new sample', 'Sarah')
system.quality.sample.data.setSampleCause(sample, 'Attr1', 'New
Cause', 'Sarah')
event.source.parent.getComponent('Sample Entry').save()
system.quality.sample.data.setSampleNote
Description
Set a note to the specified sample and attribute.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.setSampleNote(sample, attributeName, note, username)
Parameters
Sample sample - The sample to add the note to.
String attributeName - The attribute of the sample to associate the note to.
String note - The actual note.
String userName - The user name that is adding the note.
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#The following event handler script will set a note and cause
for the sample
sample = event.source.parent.getComponent('Sample Entry').
getSample()
system.quality.sample.data.setsampleNote(sample, 'Attr1', 'This
is a new sample', 'Sarah')
system.quality.sample.data.setSampleCause(sample, 'Attr1', 'New
Cause', 'Sarah')
event.source.parent.getComponent('Sample Entry').save()
system.quality.sample.data.unapproveSample
Description
Unapprove a previously approved sample. When a sample is unapproved it will not be

shown in the control charts or included in the data during automatic signal evaluation.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.unapproveSample(sampleUUID)
Parameters
String sampleUUID - The UUID to an existing sample to unapprove.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
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All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.quality.sample.data.removeSample(event.getSampleUUID())
system.quality.sample.data.updateSample
Description
Update an existing or new sample. If the valuesRecorded parameter is true, current shift,
product code and additional factor information will be recorded along with the
measurement values. Because samples may be scheduled, they can be created and
updated with no measurement values. This allows for 'coming due', 'due' and 'overdue'
functionality to be tracked.
Syntax
system.quality.sample.data.updateSample(locationPath, sample, valuesRecorded)
Parameters
String locationPath - A valid path to location of the sample to be updated.
String sample - The sample to be updated.
Boolean valuesRecorded - If true, record the values along with the other sample
information, including additional factors.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.quality.sample.data.updateSample(‘QualityDemo\New
Enterprise\New Site\Packaging\Line 1\Line 1 Quality’,
currentSample, 1)
9.7.9 system.recipe
system.recipe.addItemToRecipe
Description
Add a production item to a recipe. Once a production item is added to a recipe, the recipe
values for the production item can be managed. Also, the recipe can be selected for the
added production item.
Syntax
system.recipe. addItemToRecipe (recipeName, itemPath, note)
Parameters
String recipeName - Name of recipe to add the specified production item.
String note - Optional note to be stored in the recipe change log.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- addItemToRecipe ----#

#-- function: system.recipe.addItemToRecipe(recipeName,
itemPath, note)
# (str)
(str) (str)
#-- optional means that the field can be empty: "" or have a
value
# itemPath can be any line, cell, cell group or location
#-- required arguments

itemPath = '[global]\Enterprise\Site 2\Packaging\Line
1\Holding'
recipeName = "Weinhardt's"
#-- optional arguments

note = ""
#-- execute
try:
system.recipe.addItemToRecipe(recipeName, itemPath, note)
print itemPath + ' Added to ' + recipeName
except IOError:
system.gui.messageBox('Error - this Production Item
already exists for this Recipe', 'Insert Failed')
Output
[global]\Enterprise\Site 2\Packaging\Line 1\Holding Added to

Weinhardt's
system.recipe.cancelItemRecipe
Description
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Cancel the current recipe for the production item specified by the itemPath parameter. If
the production item is a line, then the recipe for all children production items of the line will
also be cancelled.
Syntax
system.recipe. cancelItemRecipe(itemPath)
Parameters
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- cancelItemRecipe ----#

#-- function: system.recipe.cancelItemRecipe(itemPath)
# (str)
# itemPath can be any line, cell, cell group or location

1\Holding'
#-- execute
try:
system.recipe.cancelItemRecipe(itemPath)
print 'current recipe on ' + itemPath + ' Canceled'
except IOError:
system.gui.messageBox('Request to cancel failed')
Output
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current recipe on [global]\Enterprise\Site 2\Packaging\Line

1\Holding Canceled
system.recipe.changeRecipeGroup
Description
Change group of a specified recipe.
Syntax
system.recipe. changeRecipeGroup(recipeName, newRecipeGroup, note)
Parameters
String recipeName - Name of the new recipe.
String newRecipeGroup - Name - this provides a way to filter out a subset of all recipes .
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- changeRecipeGroup ----#

#-- function: system.recipe.changeRecipeGroup(recipeName,
newRecipeGroup, note)
# (str)
(str) (str)
value
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#-- required rguments

recipeName = "Stubborn Soda"

newRecipeGroup = "Contemporary"
note = 'Stubborn Soda group name changed from "" to
Contemporary on 3/20/17 by Nelson Kidd'
#-- execute
try:
system.recipe.changeRecipeGroup(recipeName,
print note
except IOError:
system.gui.messageBox('Error - group name change failed')
Output
Stubborn Soda group name changed from "" to Contemporary on 3

/20/17 by Nelson Kidd
system.recipe.changeRecipeState
Description
Change state of a specified recipe.
Syntax
system.recipe. changeRecipeState (recipeName, newRecipeState, note)
Parameters
String recipeName - Name of recipe.
String newRecipeState - Optional Name - this provides a way to filter out a subset of all
recipes .
Returns
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Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- changeRecipeState ----#

#-- function: system.recipe.changeRecipeGroup(recipeName,
newRecipeState, note)
# (str)
(str) (str)
value

recipeName = "IBC"

newRecipeState = "Ready for testing"
note = 'IBC state changed from Hold to Ready for testing on 5/1
/17 by Robert Kellogg'
#-- execute
try:
system.recipe.changeRecipeGroup(recipeName,
print note
except IOError:
system.gui.messageBox('Error - state change failed')
Output
IBC state changed from Hold to Ready for testing on 5/1/17 by

Robert Kellogg
system.recipe.createRecipe
system.recipe.createRecipe(recipeName, parentRecipeName, note)
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Description
Create new recipe.
Syntax
system.recipe. createRecipe (recipeName, parentRecipeName, note)
Parameters
String recipeName - Name of new recipe.
String parentRecipeName - Name of parent recipe on which to base this descendant
recipe. Leave blank if new recipe is not based on any other recipe.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- createRecipe ----#

#-- function: system.recipe.createRecipe(recipeName,
parentRecipeName, note)
# (str)
(str) (str)
value
recipeName = "Bundaberg"
parentRecipeName = "RBC Master"
note = 'Bundaberg added to RBC Master on 5/1/17 by Nolan Ryan'
#-- execute
try:
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system.recipe.createRecipe(recipeName, parentRecipeName,
note)
print note
except IOError:
system.gui.messageBox('Error - insert of Bundaberg failed')
Output
Bundaberg added to RBC Master on 5/1/17 by Nolan Ryan
system.recipe.createRecipe(recipeName, parentRecipeName, recipeState, recipeGroup, note)
Description
Create a new recipe.
Syntax
system.recipe. createRecipe (recipeName, parentRecipeName, recipeState,

recipeGroup, note)
Parameters
String recipeName - Name of new recipe.
String parentRecipeName - Name of parent recipe on which to base this descendant
recipe. Leave blank if new recipe is not based on any other recipe.
String recipeState - Optional field you can you can filter by.
String recipeGroup - Optional field you can filter by.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- createRecipe ----#

#-- function: system.recipe.createRecipe(recipeName,
parentRecipeName, recipeState, recipeGroup, note)
# (str)
(str) (str) (str) (str)
value
recipeName = "Thomas Kemper"
parentRecipeName = "RBC Master"
recipeState = "Hold"
recipeGroup = "New Blend"
note = 'Thomas Kemper added to RBC Master on Hold in the New
Blend group on on 5/1/17 by Carney Lansford'
#-- execute
try:
system.recipe.createRecipe(recipeName, parentRecipeName,
note)
print note
except IOError:
system.gui.messageBox('Error - insert of Thomas Kemper
failed')
Output
Thomas Kemper added to RBC Master on Hold in the New Blend

group on on 5/1/17 by Carney Lansford
system.recipe.createSubProductCode
Description
Create a new sub product code (sub recipe).
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Syntax
system.recipe. createSubProductCode(itemPath, subProductCode, note)
Parameters
String subProductCode - New sub product code.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.recipe.deleteRecipe
Description
Deletes the specified recipe.
Syntax
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system.recipe.deleteRecipe(recipeName, note)
Parameters
String recipeName - Name of new recipe to delete.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- deleteRecipe ----#

#-- function: system.recipe.deleteRecipe(recipeName, note)
# (str) (str)
value

recipeName = "PC_007-IBC-RB"

note = 'PC_007-IBC-RB deleted on 5/1/17 by Ozzie Smith'
#-- execute
try:
system.recipe.deleteRecipe(recipeName, note)
print note
except IOError:
system.gui.messageBox('Error - delete of PC_007-IBC-RB
failed')
Output
PC_007-IBC-RB deleted on 5/1/17 by Ozzie Smith
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system.recipe.deleteSubProductCode
Description
Delete sub product code.
Syntax
system.recipe. deleteSubProductCode (itemPath, subProductCode, note)
Parameters
String subProductCode - Sub product code name.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
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system.recipe.exportRecipe
Description
Adds a comment note to the current run for the selected line. See the Import / Export
section of Editing Recipes for csv file format and other information.
Syntax
system.recipe. exportRecipe(filters )
Parameters
String filters - Filter statements separated by commas. See the Recipe Analysis Provider
for more information on the available filters.
Returns
CSV formatted string containing the recipe values.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
itemPath = event.source.parent.getComponent('MES Object

Selector').equipmentItemPath #Make sure the '[global]' project
is not in your Item Path.
filters = "Children=Include,Recipe Name=Master C,Item Path=%s"
% (itemPath)
csv = system.recipe.exportRecipe(filters)
system.file.writeFile("C:\\Temp\\recipe_export.csv", csv, False
)
Output
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Recipe_Name,Value_Name,Item_Path,Description,Units,Data_Type,
Format,Recipe_Value,Assigned_By
"PC_007-IBC-RB","Max Temperature","Enterprise\New
Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler","","deg","Int4","#,##0.
##","92","Enterprise\New Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler
- Default"
"PC_007-IBC-RB","Min Temperature","Enterprise\New
Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler","","deg","Float8","#,##0.
##","85.3","Enterprise\New
Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler - Default"
"PC_007-IBC-RB","IBC Sugar Percentage","Enterprise\New
Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler","","","Float8","#,##0.
##","17.5","Enterprise\New
Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler - Default"
"PC_007-IBC-RB","Line Speed","Enterprise\New
Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler","","cpm","Int4","#,##0.
##","110","Enterprise\New Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler
- Default"
system.recipe.getChangelogHistory
Description
Based on the filters set in the changelogFilters parameter, return change log history for
recipe. See Recipe Change Log for more information.
Syntax
system.recipe.getChangelogHistory(changelogFilters)
Parameters
ChangelogFilters changelogFilters - Change log filters (See ChangelogFilters object for
more information).
Returns
A Dataset object containing rows and columns of change log history.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- getChangelogHistory
#-- function: system.recipe.getChangelogHistory(filters)
# (str)
#-- see the screenshots of these test components
#-- find out if they want to see all changes or only those for
the selected itemPath
if event.source.parent.getComponent('cntPathorNot').
getComponent('rbUsePath').selected:
itemPath = event.source.parent.getComponent('MES Object
else:
itemPath = ''
#-- Limit the data to a given date range

fromDate = event.source.parent.getComponent('Date Range').
startDate
toDate = event.source.parent.getComponent('Date Range').endDate
#-- Build the filters object

filters = system.recipe.filter.changelog.createNew()
filters.addCategory("Recipe")
filters.setItemPathFilter(itemPath)
filters.setFromDate(fromDate)
filters.setToDate(toDate)
#-- Request the change log for the given filters

ds = system.recipe.getChangelogHistory(filters)
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system.recipe.getCurrentItemRecipe
Description
Return the current selected recipe name for a production item.
Syntax
system.recipe. getCurrentItemRecipe(itemPath)
Parameters
Returns
Current selected recipe name of specified production item.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- getCurrentItemRecipe----#
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#-- function: system.recipe.getCurrentItemRecipe(itemPath)

# (str)
#---
itemPath = "[global]\Enterprise\New
Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler"
currentRecipe = system.recipe.getCurrentItemRecipe(itemPath)
print 'Current Recipe = %s' %currentRecipe
Output
Current Recipe = PC_007-IBC-RB
system.recipe.getDefaultValues
Description
Return values for a sub recipe based on a product code or default values for a production
item.
Syntax
system.recipe.getDefaultValues(itemPath, category, subProductCode)

Parameters
String category - Category of recipe values to return. Where 1 is recipe values created by
the recipe module, 2 is recipe values created by the OEE module and 3 is recipe values
created by the SPC module. Use blank to include all categories.
String subProductCode - Sub product code to return values for, or else leave blank to read
the default values for the production item.
Returns
A list of Item Recipe Value objects.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#-- getDefaultValues
#-- function system.recipe.getDefaultValues(itemPath,
category, subProductCode)
# (str)
(str) (str)
#-- SCRIPT CONSOLE CODE

---------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------
#itemPath = 'Enterprise\Site
2\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler' #change this to your path
#category = str('1')
#subProductCode = ''
#dv = system.recipe.getDefaultValues(itemPath, category,
subProductCode)
#if dv.size() > 0:
# for value in dv:
# print '%s = %s' %(value.getName(), value)
#else:
# print 'No values created by the OEE module were Found'
#--------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------
#-- WINDOW CODE

---------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------
#Put the following script in getDefaultValues button's
actionPerformed event handler
linePath = event.source.parent.getComponent('mesosLine').
equipmentItemPath
cell = event.source.parent.getComponent('mesosCell').
selectedName
itemPath = linePath + '\\' + cell
# the category selects from items created in various modules:
1=Recipe, 2=OEE, 3=SPC and ''=All
if event.source.parent.getComponent('cntSelections').
getComponent('rbAll').selected:
category = str('')
cat = 'All'
elif event.source.parent.getComponent('cntSelections').
getComponent('rbRecipe').selected:
category = str('1')
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cat = 'Recipe'
getComponent('rbSPC').selected:
category = str('2')
cat = 'SPC'
getComponent('rbOEE').selected:
category = str('3')
cat = 'OEE'
# subProductCode # leave blank to get values for the default
production item
if event.source.parent.getComponent('cntUseProductCode').
getComponent('rbUseProdCodeYes').selected:
subProductCode = event.source.parent.getComponent('Product
Code Selector').selectedStringValue
else:
subProductCode = ''
event.source.parent.getComponent('taData').text = ''
event.source.parent.getComponent('taData').text += '\n' + 'Choi
ces:'
event.source.parent.getComponent('taData').text += '\n' + 'Item
Path = %s' %(itemPath)
event.source.parent.getComponent('taData').text += '\n' + 'Cell
= %s' %(cell)
event.source.parent.getComponent('taData').text += '\n' + 'Cate
gory = %s' %(cat)
event.source.parent.getComponent('taData').text += '\n\n' + 'Va
lues:'
dv = system.recipe.getDefaultValues(itemPath, category,
subProductCode)
# dv returns an ArrayList - this list contains Item Recipe
Value objects
if dv.size() > 0:
for value in dv:
event.source.parent.getComponent('taData').text += '\n'
+ ' %s = %s' %(value.getName(), value)
print '%s = %s' %(value.getName(), value)
else:
event.source.parent.getComponent('taData').text += '\n' + '
No values created by the ' + cat + ' module were Found'
#--------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------
Line Speed(1) = 120

IBC Vanilla Percentage = 2.8
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Max Temperature = 92
Min Temperature = 85.3
IBC Sugar Percentage = 17.5
Line Speed = 110
system.recipe.getItemLiveRecipeValues
Description
Returns a list of recipe value names and their current live values.
Syntax
system.recipe.getItemLiveRecipeValues (itemPath, recipeName, subProductCode,

valueNames)
Parameters
String recipeName - Name of the recipe to remove the specified production item.
String subProductCode - Sub product code to return values for, or else leave blank to read
the default values for the production item.
String valueNames - The recipe value names to get the live values for, or leave blank for
all recipe values.
Returns
A list of recipe value names and their current live values.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
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# Get the current live values (tag values) for a recipe

#---- getItemLiveRecipeValues ----#
#-- function: system.recipe.getItemLiveRecipeValues(itemPath,
recipeName, subProductCode, valueNames)
#
(str) (str) (str) (str)
#---
#--- SCRIPT CONSOLE CODE

---------------------------------------------------------------
------------
itemPath = "[global]\Enterprise\New
recipeName = "B_Test"
userRole = ''
result = ''
data = ''
map = system.recipe.getItemLiveRecipeValues(itemPath,
recipeName,"", "")
if map != None:
for rv in map:
data = "%s\n %s=%s" %(data, rv, map[rv])
result = "%s\n\nLIVE values: %s" %(result, data)
print result
else:
print 'No live values found'
#--------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------
#--- WINDOW CODE

---------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text = ''
itemPath = event.source.parent.getComponent('mesosCell').
equipmentItemPath
#itemPath = "[global]\Enterprise\New
recipeName = event.source.parent.getComponent('RSC').
selectedRecipeName
#recipeName = "B_Test"
userRole = ''
result = ''
data = ''
# Get a map of the recipe value names and the current tag
values referenced by the recipe
map = system.recipe.getItemLiveRecipeValues(itemPath,
recipeName,"", "")
if map != None:
for rv in map:
data = "%s\n %s=%s" %(data, rv, map[rv])
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result = "%s\n\nLIVE values: %s" %(result, data)

event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text = result
else:
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text = 'No
live values found'
#--------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------
Output
LIVE values:
IBC Vanilla Percentage=2.8
Max Temperature=92
Min Temperature=85.3
IBC Sugar Percentage=17.5
Line Speed=110
system.recipe.getItemRecipeList
getItemRecipeList(itemPath, recipeNameFilter)
Description
Return the current recipes available for a production item.
Syntax
system.recipe. getItemRecipeList(itemPath, recipeNameFilter )
Parameters
String recipeNameFilter - Optional recipe filter. The filter can co ntain ? and * wild card
characters.
Returns
A list of currently available recipes.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- getItemRecipeList ? Returns a list of currently

available recipes ----#
#-- function: system.recipe.getItemRecipeList(itemPath, filter)
# (str) (str)
#--------------------------------------------------------------
--------------#
#--- Script Console Code
---------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------#
itemPath = "Enterprise\New
filter = "*e*"
list = system.recipe.getItemRecipeList(itemPath, filter)
if list.size() > 0:
for recipeName in list:
print 'Recipe Name = %s' %recipeName
else:
print "No recipes meet the criteria of %s " %filter
#--------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------#
#--- Window Code
---------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------#
equipmentItemPath
filter = str(event.source.parent.getComponent('tfNameFilter 1')
.text)
list = system.recipe.getItemRecipeList(itemPath, filter)
if list.size() > 0:
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text +=
recipeName + '\n'
else:
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text += "No
recipes meet the criteria of " + filter
#--------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------#
Output
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Recipe Name = B_Test

Recipe Name = Manually Created Recipe 1
Recipe Name = ProcTest
getItemRecipeList(itemPath, recipeNameFilter, recipeStateFilter, recipeGroupFilter,

includeMasterRecipes)
Syntax
getItemRecipeList(itemPath, recipeNameFilter, recipeStateFilter, recipeGroupFilter,

Parameters
String recipeNameFilter - Optional recipe filter. The filter can co ntain ? and * wild card
characters.
String recipeStateFilter - Optional recipe filter. The filter can contain ? and * wild card
characters.
String recipeGroupFilter - Optional recipe filter. The filter can contain ? and * wild card
characters.
boolean includeMasterRecipes - If true, returns also master recipes available for a
production item.
Returns
A list of currently available recipes.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
#---- getItemRecipeList (with extra filters) ? returns a list

of currently available recipes based on the filter ----#
#-- function: system.recipe.getItemRecipeList(itemPath,
recipeNameFilter, recipeStateFilter, recipeGroupFilter,
# (str)
(str) (str) (str)
(bool)
#-- #-- optional means that the field can be empty: "" or have
a value
itemPath, includeMasterRecipes
#optional arguments
recipeNameFilter, recipeStateFilter, recipeGroupFilter
#--- Script Console Code
---------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------
#--- getItemRecipeList with extra filters #
itemPath = "Enterprise\New
recipeNameFilter = "*e*"
recipeStateFilter = "*odd*"
recipeGroupFilter = "*pending*"
includeMasterRecipes = 1
list = system.recipe.getItemRecipeList(itemPath,
if list.size() > 0:
print 'Recipe Name = %s' %recipeName
else:
print "No recipes meet the criteria of the filters:"
print "recipeNameFilter = %s " %recipeNameFilter
print "recipeStateFilter = %s " %recipeStateFilter
print "recipeGroupFilter = %s " %recipeGroupFilter
print "includeMasterRecipes = %s " %includeMasterRecipes
#--------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------
--------------
#--- Window Code
---------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------
#--- getItemRecipeList with extra filters #
includeMasterRecipes = event.source.parent.getComponent('cbIncl
udeMasterRecipes').selected
equipmentItemPath
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recipeNameFilter = str(event.source.parent.getComponent('tfName
Filter 2').text)
recipeStateFilter = str(event.source.parent.getComponent('tfSta
teFilter').text)
recipeGroupFilter = str(event.source.parent.getComponent('tfGro
upFilter').text)
list = system.recipe.getItemRecipeList(itemPath,
if list > 0:
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text +=
recipeName + '\n'
else:
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text += 'No
recipes meet the criteria of the filters: ' + '\n'
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text += 'recip
eNameFilter: ' %recipeNameFilter + '\n'
eStateFilter: ' %recipeStateFilter + '\n'
eGroupFilter: ' %recipeGroupFilter + '\n'
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text += 'inclu
deMasterRecipes: ' %includeMasterRecipes + '\n'
#--------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------
--------------
Output

system.recipe.getProductionItemList
Description
Returns the list of production item corresponding to given recipe name and filter.
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Syntax
system.recipe.getProductionItemList(recipeName, itemPathFilter)
Parameters
String recipeName - The recipe name.
String itemPathFilter - The path to filter the results.
Returns
A list of RecipeProductionItemInfo objects (See Recipe Production Item Info object in the
MES documentation).
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
recipeName = 'PC_007-IBC-RB'
itemPathFilter = 'Enterprise\New Site\Packaging\packagingLine1'
list = system.recipe.getProductionItemList(recipeName,
itemPathFilter)
if list.size() > 0:
print 'The production Items for %s:' %recipeName
for productionItem in list:
print productionItem
else:
print 'No production items found for %s' %itemPathFilter
Output
The production Items for PC_007-IBC-RB:

packagingLine1
CasePacker
Checkweigher
Filler
Palletizer
packingLine1 Quality
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system.recipe.getRecipeValues
Description
Return recipe values for a production item and recipe combination.
Syntax
system.recipe.getRecipeValues(itemPath, recipeName, category)

Parameters
String recipeName - Name of the recipe.
String category - Category of recipe values to return. Where '1' is recipe values created by
the recipe module, '2' is recipe values created by the OEE module and '3' is recipe values
created by the SPC module. Use blank to include all categories.
Returns
A list of ItemRecipeValue objects (See Item Recipe Value object for more information).
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
recipeName = 'PC_007-IBC-RB'
itemPath = 'Enterprise\New
Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler'
list = system.recipe.getRecipeValues(itemPath, recipeName,"")
if list.size() > 0:
print 'The recipe values for %s:' %recipeName
for rv in list:
print "%s = %s" % (rv.getName(), str(rv.getValue()))
else:
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Output
The recipe values for PC_007-IBC-RB:

IBC Vanilla Percentage = 2.8
Max Temperature = 92
Min Temperature = 85.3
IBC Sugar Percentage = 17.5
Line Speed = 110
system.recipe.getRecipeValueSecurity
Description
Returns a Recipe Value Security Info object that contains each security roles settings.
Retrieve a role by using the getSecurityRole method of the object.
Syntax
system.recipe.getRecipeValueSecurity(itemPath, valueName, inherited)

Parameters
String valueName - The recipe value name to get the security settings for.
Boolean inherited - Set to 0 to get the value settings. If set to 1, it will return the inherited
settings.
Returns
A Recipe Value Security Info object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
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Code Snippet
# Get a recipe value security and display it
recipeName = "B_Test" #'PC_007-IBC-RB'

itemPath = 'Enterprise\New
Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler'
userRole = 'Operators'
secdata = ""
result = ""
# first, get the list of all recipe value names and cycle
through the list
list = system.recipe.getRecipeValues(itemPath, recipeName,"")
if list.size() > 0:
for rv in list:
# get the security object (RecipeValueSecurityInfo)
for the recipe value name
recipeValueSecurityInfo = system.recipe.
getRecipeValueSecurity(itemPath, rv.getName(),0)
# get the RecipeValueSecurityRole object for a user
role from the security object
recipeValueSecurityRole = recipeValueSecurityInfo.
getSecurityRoll(userRole)
if recipeValueSecurityRole != None:
secdata = "%s \n %s: userRole=%s min val=%s, max
val=%s" % (secdata,rv.getName(), userRole, str(recipeValueSecur
ityRole.getMinValue()), str(recipeValueSecurityRole.
getMaxValue()) )
result = "%s\n\nSecurity values: %s" %(result, secdata)
print result
else:
Output
Security values:
IBC Vanilla Percentage: userRole=Operators min val=-
1.7976931348623157E308, max val=1.7976931348623157E308
Max Temperature: userRole=Operators min val=-2.147483648E9,
max val=2.147483647E9
Min Temperature: userRole=Operators min val=-
1.7976931348623157E308, max val=1.7976931348623157E308
IBC Sugar Percentage: userRole=Operators min val=-
1.7976931348623157E308, max val=1.7976931348623157E308
Line Speed: userRole=Operators min val=-2.147483648E9, max
val=2.147483647E9
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system.recipe.getRecipeVariances
Description
Based on the filters set in the varianceFilters parameter, return recipe value variances. See
Variance Monitoring for more information.
Syntax
system.recipe.getRecipeVariances(varianceFilters)
Parameters
Variance Filters varianceFilters - Change log filters (See Variance Filters object for more
information).
Returns
A Dataset object containing rows and columns of recipe value variances.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Collection values we want to filter by


filters = system.recipe.filter.variance.createNew()
filters.setVarianceEntryType("Recipe")
filters.setVarianceScopeTypes("Last")
filters.setItemPath(itemPath)
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#Request the variances for the given filters

ds = system.recipe.getRecipeVariances(filters)
Output
system.recipe.importRecipe
Description
Set the recipe values to the current tag value(s) for the production item specified by the
itemPath parameter. See the Import / Export section of Editing Recipes for CSV file format
and other information.
Info
Values that are outside of the range defined in the recipe values security will not be
imported. When this happens, an exception is returned listing all of the values that
were not imported. See Recipe Security for more information.
Syntax
system.recipe. importRecipe(csvData, note)
Parameters
String csvData - String in CSV format containing recipe values. Must be the same format
that is returned by the exportRecipe function.
Returns
Nothing
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
csv = system.file.readFileAsString("C:\\Temp\\recipe_export.
csv")
system.recipe.importRecipe(csv, "Values set during import.")
Output
system.recipe.isItemRecipeMonitoringEnabled
Description
Return recipe value monitoring enabled state. See Variance Monitoring for more
information.
Syntax
system.recipe. isItemRecipeMonitoringEnabled(itemPath )
Parameters
Returns
True, if recipe value monitoring is enabled.
Scope
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All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.recipe.readItemCurrentValues
Description
Set the recipe values to the current tag value(s) for the production item specified by the
itemPath parameter.
Syntax
system.recipe.readItemCurrentValues(itemPath, includeChildren, recipeName,

subProductCode, valueNames, note)
Parameters
Boolean includeChildren - If true, also set the recipe values for children of the items.
String subProductCode - The sub product code.
String valueNames - The name(s) of the recipe values to set to current tag values.
Separate multiple recipe value names with commas. For all recipe values of a production
item, leave blank.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.recipe.removeItemFromRecipe
Description
Remove a production item from a recipe.
Syntax
system.recipe. removeItemFromRecipe(recipeName, itemPath, note)
Parameters
String recipeName - Name of new recipe to remove the specified production item.
String itemPath - The item path to the production line, cell, cell group or location to remove
from the recipe.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.recipe.renameRecipe
Description
Rename specified recipe.
Syntax
system.recipe. renameRecipe (existingRecipeName, newRecipeName, note)
Parameters
String existingRecipeName - Name of the existing recipe.
String newRecipeName - New recipe name.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.recipe.renameSubProductCode
Description
Adds a comment note to the current run for the selected line.
Syntax
system.recipe. renameSubProductCode (itemPath, existingSubProductCode,

newSubProductCode, note)
Parameters
String linePath - The item path to a production line, cell, cell group or location.
String existingSubProductCode - Existing sub product code name.
String newSubProductCode - New sub product code name.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.recipe.revertPathDefaultValue
Description
Revert production item default values back to be inherited from the parent.
Syntax
system.recipe.revertPathDefaultValue(itemPath, subProductCode, valueNames, note)

Parameters
String subProductCode - Sub product code to set value for, or else leave blank to set the
default value for the production item.
String valueNames - One or more recipe value names separated by commas to revert.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.recipe.revertPathRecipeValues
Description
Revert production item recipe values back to the parent production item.
Syntax
system.recipe. revertPathRecipeValues (itemPath, recipeName, valueNames, note)
Parameters
String valueNames - One or more recipe value names separated by commas to revert.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.recipe.setItemRecipe
Description
Set the recipe for the production item specified by the itemPath parameter. If the
production item is a line, then all children production items of the line will also be set to the
same recipe provided they were added to the recipe.
Syntax
system.recipe. setItemRecipe(itemPath, recipeName, enableValueMonitoring)
Parameters
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Boolean enableValueMonitoring - If true, turn on recipe value variance monitoring. See
Variance Monitoring for more information.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#---- setItemRecipe ----#

#-- function: system.recipe.setItemRecipe(itemPath,
recipeName, enableValueMonitoring)
# (str)
(str) (bool)
#-- Definitions
1\Holding'
recipeName = 'Stubborn'
enableValueMonitoring = True
if enableValueMonitoring == True:
evm = 'On'
else:
evm = 'Off'
#-- execute
try:
system.recipe.setItemRecipe(itemPath, recipeName,
enableValueMonitoring)
print recipeName + ' selected for ' + itemPath + ' and
value monitoring is ' + evm
except:
system.gui.messageBox('Attempt to set recipe item failed')
Output
Stubborn selected for [global]\Enterprise\Site

2\Packaging\Line 1\Holding and value monitoring is On
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system.recipe.setPathDefaultValue
Description
Set a production item sub recipe or default value.
Syntax
system.recipe. setPathDefaultValue (itemPath, subProductCode, valueName, value,

note)
Parameters
String subProductCode - Sub product code to set value for, or else leave blank to set the
default value for the production item.
String valueName - Recipe value name to set the value.
String value - Set the recipe value to this value.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
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system.recipe.setPathRecipeValue
Description
Set production item recipe value.
Syntax
system.recipe. setPathRecipeValue(itemPath, recipeName, valueName, value, note)
Parameters
String valueName - Recipe value name to set.
String value - New value to assign to recipe value.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#--- setPathRecipeValue(itemPath, recipeName, valueName,

value, note) ---
# (str) (str) (str) (str)
(str)
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#
# function system.recipe.setPathRecipeValue() allows you to
set the value defined on
# a production Item. You can verify the change using the
Recipe Editor. After you do
# a setItemRecipe() the associated tag will be update to this
value
#-- Window Code

equipmentItemPath
recipe = event.source.parent.getComponent('selRecipeName').
selectedRecipeName
valueName = event.source.parent.getComponent('cntPrv').
getComponent('tfPrvValueName').text
value = event.source.parent.getComponent('cntPrv').getComponent
('tfPrvValue').text
note = event.source.parent.getComponent('cntPrv').getComponent(
'tfPrvNote').text
if valueName == '' or value == '':
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text = 'Please
fill in all required fields!'
else:
try:
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text += 'i
temPath: %s' %itemPath + '\n'
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text += 'v
alueName: %s' %valueName + '\n'
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text += 'v
alue: %s' %value + '\n'
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text += 'n
ote: %s' %note + '\n'
system.recipe.setPathRecipeValue(itemPath, recipe,
except IOError:
event.source.parent.getComponent('taOutput').text = 'At
tempt to set the recipe value failed!'
#-- Script Console Code

# itemPath = "Enterprise\New
# recipe = "Stubborn"
# valueName = "IBC Sugar Percentage"
# value = "17.4"
# note = "17.4 IBC Sugar"
# try:
# system.recipe.setPathRecipeValue(itemPath, recipe,
# system.gui.messageBox('Stubborn IBC Sugar Percentage
updated to 17.4', 'setPathRecipeValue')
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# except IOError:
# system.gui.messageBox('Attempt to set the recipe value
failed!', 'setPathRecipeValue')
Output
itemPath: Enterprise\New Site\Packaging\packagingLine1\Filler

valueName: IBC Sugar Percentage
value: 17.7
note: Note for IBC Sugar
system.recipe.setPathRecipeValues
Description
Set multiple recipe values for a production item. The recipe must be the same for all recipe
values being set.
Syntax
system.recipe. setPathRecipeValues (itemPath, recipeName, values, note)
Parameters
PyDictionary values - A Python Dictionary containing recipe values in a name / value
format.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.recipe.updateRecipeValueSecurity
Description
Updates the security settings for a recipe.
Syntax
system.recipe.updateRecipeValueSecurity(securityInfo)
Parameters
Recipe Value Security Info securityInfo - The security setting to be updated.
Returns
The updated recipe setting.
Scope
All
Code Example 1
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Code Snippet
secInfo = system.recipe.getRecipeValueSecurity('Enterprise\Site
\Area\Recipe Test 1\Recipe Test 1A', 'RV 1', True)
#Cycle through and print the setting for each roll

for ndx in range(secInfo.getSecurityRollCount()):
recSec = secInfo.getSecurityRoll(ndx)
print recSec.getSecurityRoll()
print recSec.isAllowEdit()
print recSec.getMinValue()
print recSec.getMaxValue()
print
#Get a security roll for by name

secRoll = secInfo.getSecurityRoll('Recipe Test')
print secRoll.getSecurityRoll()
print secRoll.isAllowEdit()
print secRoll.getMinValue()
print secRoll.getMaxValue()
print
#Change the settings of the security roll

secRoll.setAllowEdit(True)
secRoll.setMinValue(10.0)
secRoll.setMaxValue(100.0)
#This must be set otherwise it will inherit from the parent

secInfo.setInherit(False)

Output
Code Example 2
Code Snippet
#This will revert to inherit the security from the parent

#Get security information for a recipe value
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secInfo = system.recipe.getRecipeValueSecurity('Enterprise\Site
\Area\Recipe Test 1\Recipe Test 1A', 'RV 1', True)
#Reset the settings to inherit from the parent

secInfo.setInherit(True)

Output
9.7.10 system.instrument
system.instrument.parse.parseText
Description
Parse string data contained in the "text" property using the template specified by the
"templateName" property.
Info
The function requires an additional argument on the Gateway script which is the name
of the project.
Syntax
system.instrument.parse.parseText(templateName, text)
Parameters
String templateName - The name of the parse template to use to parse the text.
String text - The text to parse.
Returns
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ParseResults - Returns a ParseResults object containing the parsed values. See

ParseResults object reference for more information on how to get values from the results.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
#Sample script to read and parse a CSV file then convert the
parse results to a dataset and display in a table component:
fileStr = system.file.readFileAsString("C:\\Temp\\Test.csv")
parseResults = system.instrument.parse.parseText("CSV Test
Column", fileStr)
dataset = parseResults.createDataset("CSV Results")
event.source.parent.getComponent('Table').data = dataset
system.instrument.parse.types.valueOf
Description
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Syntax
system.instrument.parse.types.valueOf()
Parameters
Returns
Type - description
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.instrument.parse.types.values
Description
Syntax
system.instrument.parse.types.values()
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Parameters
Returns
Type - description
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
9.7.11 system.ws
The Web Service Module exposes many script functions that support associated functions.
These script functions are described in system.ws.
In the Ignition script editor, the documentation for the script functions can be accessed by
pressing control-space after typing in "system.". For all the Web Service script functions, type in
" system.ws ." and press control-space to see the associated function and documentation.
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WS_ScriptIntro
Ignition Script Auto Document Feature
system.ws.runWebService
system.ws.runWebService(configurationName)
Description
This will run a web service with the current parameter settings that are defined in the
configuration.
Syntax
system.ws .runWebService(configurationName)
Parameters
String configurationName - The name of the Web Service Configuration to run.
Returns
A Web Service Variable object that represents the result of the Web Service.
Scope
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All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
result = system.ws.runWebService("LengthConvertor")
print result
Output
{"Root": {"ChangeLengthUnitResponse":
{"ChangeLengthUnitResult": "0.83333333333333348"}}}
system.ws.runWebService(configurationName, bodyObject)
Description
configuration.
Syntax
system.ws .runWebService(configurationName , bodyObject)
Parameters
PyDictionary bodyObject - This will replace any parameters already defined by the
configuration with a python object that will be used as the parameters of the web service.
Using a python dictionary is recommended.
Returns
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Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
miles = event.source.parent.getComponent('Numeric Text Field

Miles').doubleValue
result = system.ws.runWebService('Measurement Conversion', {'Le
ngthValue' : miles})
kilometers = result.getChild('ChangeLengthUnitResult')
event.source.parent.getComponent('Numeric Label Kilometers').
text = str(kilometers.getValue())
The first line gets the miles value from the Numeric Text Field component.
The second line calls the web service configuration and passes the miles value parameter.
The fromLengthUnit and toLengthUnit parameters don't have to be passed here because
they were defined in step 4. However, they can be passed here and it will override the
values in the Measurement Conversion configuration. The body object parameter is a
python object.
Line 3 read the kilometers value from the results. Because multiple values might exist in
the results, this is done by name.
Line 4 converts the kilometer value to a string and puts it into the Numeric Label
component.
system.ws.runWebService(configurationName, headersObject, bodyObject)
Description
configuration.
Syntax
system.ws .runWebService(configurationName , headersObject, bodyObject)
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Parameters
PyDictionary headersObject - This will replace and headers already defined by the
configuration with a python object that will be used as the headers of the web service.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
result = system.ws.runWebService("Post_Article", {"Cache-

Control" : "no-cache"}, {"title" : "This is a title.", "text"
: "This is a text."})
print result
Output
{"Root": {
"id": 1,
"title": "This is a title.",
"text": "This is a text."
}}
system.ws.runWebService(configurationName, urlParam, headersObject, bodyObject)
Description
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configuration.
Syntax
system.ws .runWebService(configurationName , urlParams, headersObject,

bodyObject)
Parameters
PyDictionary urlParam- This will replace the URL resource path or URL query string
already defined by the configuration with a python object that will be used as the URL
resource path or URL query string of the web service. Using a python dictionary is
recommended.
PyDictionary headersObject - This will replace and headers already defined by the
configuration with a python object that will be used as the headers of the web service.
Returns
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
result = system.ws.runWebService("Put_Article", {"id" : 1}, Non

e, {"title" : "This is a title.", "text" : "This is a text."})
print result
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Output
{"Root": {
"id": 1,
"title": "This is a title.",
"text": "This is a text."
}}
system.ws.setDefaultMaxConnectionPerRoute
Description
Sets the default maximum number of connections allowed per route.
Syntax
system.ws.setDefaultMaxConnectionPerRoute(max)
Parameters
int max - The default maximum number of connections allowed per route.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.ws.setDefaultMaxConnectionPerRoute(100)
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system.ws.setIdleConnectionTimeout
Description
Sets the timeout to close idle connections.
Syntax
system.ws .setIdleConnectionTimeout(idleTimeout)
Parameters
long idleTimeout - The idle connection time in seconds.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.ws.setIdleConnectionTimeout(100000)
system.ws.setMaxConnectionPerRoute
Description
Sets the maximum number of connections allowed per route.
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Syntax
system.ws.setMaxConnectionPerRoute(route, max)
Parameters
String route - The connection route.
int max- The maximum number of connections allowed of the connection route.
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.ws.setMaxConnectionPerRoute("http://route1.test.com", 20
)
system.ws.setMaxTotalConnection
Description
Sets the maximum number of total connections allowed.
Syntax
system.ws.setMaxTotalConnection(max)
Parameters
int max - The maximum number of total connections allowed.
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Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
system.ws.setMaxTotalConnection(400)
system.ws.toDataset
Description
Syntax
system.ws .toDataset(wsVariable, expanded)

Parameters
WSVariable wsVariable - The web service variable to be converted. Must be complex.
Boolean expanded - If true, the returned dataset and all contained datasets will be
expanded to better represent a dataset structure. If false, it will directly represent the
WSDL defined schema.
Returns
A dataset representing the given Web Service Variable.
Scope
All
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Code Examples
Code Snippet
print system.ws.toDataset(result, True)
system.ws.toDict
Description
Converts a web service variable into a python dictionary.
Syntax
system.ws .toDict(wsVariable)
Parameters
WSVariable wsVariable - The web service variable to be converted. Must be complex.
Returns
A python dictionary representing the given Web Service Variable.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
print system.ws.toDict(result)
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Output
{u'Root': {u'ChangeLengthUnitResponse':
{u'ChangeLengthUnitResult': u'0.083333333333333343'}}}
9.7.12 system.barcode.scanner
system.barcode.scanner.decode
Description
Returns a Decode Results object with the results of the decoding process.
Syntax
system.barcode.scanner.decode(rawBarcode, method, patterns, preamble,

postamble, separator)
Parameters
String rawBarcode - Raw barcode data to decode.
String method - Use “SinglePass” to do a single pass search of each pattern in the patterns
list, or use “Consume” to do a multi-pass search where each pattern in the list is search for
at the beginning of the raw barcode string, then remove from the string until the raw
barcode is consumed. A “Consume” process can result in an unmatched portion of the raw
barcode left and placed in the DecodeResults.getUnmatched property. When decoding a
GS1 standard barcode the “Consume” method should be used.
String patterns - A list of barcode patterns to be used to search the raw barcode.
String preamble - The prefix regex string to be removed from the raw barcode prior to
doing the pattern matching. A Unicode character of \u0002 for STX can be used.
String postamble - The suffix regex string to be removed from the raw barcode prior to
doing the pattern matching. A Unicode character of \u0003 for ETX or \u000A for new line
/line feed or \u000D for carriage return can be used.
String separator - The GS1 FNC1 separator as a regex string used if decoding a GS1
barcode. A Unicode character of \u001D or \u00E8 can be used.
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Returns
A Decode Results object.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.barcode.scanner.getNewBarcodePattern
Description
Returns a Barcode Pattern object to be used to append to a List<BarcodePattern>
Syntax
system.barcode.scanner.getNewBarcodePattern(name, key, pattern)

Parameters
String name - Name for the pattern.
String key - Key for the pattern. This key is used to refer the resultant hash table or Python
dictionary object.
String pattern - Regular expression pattern.
Returns
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A Barcode Pattern object.

Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
system.barcode.scanner.getPatternList
Description
Returns a subset list of the predefined barcode patterns that can be used to decode a
barcode.
Syntax
system.barcode.scanner.getPatternList(fillKeys, separator)
Parameters
String fillKeys - A list of keys to the predefined list of patterns to load into the returned list.
Use “All” to load all predefined patterns. Or for example use “GS1-10,GS1-17, GS1-310” to
just get the 3 GS1 AI patterns 10, 17, 310 respectively.
String separator - An optional separator to be used for patterns that can be of variable
length and need a separator code. For GS1 FNC1 a unicode character of \u001D or
\u00E8 can be used.
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Returns
A list of barcode patterns.
Scope
All
Code Examples
Code Snippet
Output
9.8 Binding Functions

The MES Modules provide a set of 'Function' bindings that you can use with components to
return datasets. The function bindings will bring back information from the analysis engine. To
access the binding functions, click on the icon of a component property as shown below.
The binding options window will appear. Next click on the Functions option and select one of
the binding functions from the drop-down list.
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The parameters that are associated with the selected binding function will appear. Each of
these parameters can accept a constant value, bound to a property of another component, or
bound to a SQLTag.
Once the parameters have been set and the polling mode selected, the server will return the
results based on the provided parameter values.
9.8.1 Trace
Besides using the track and trace components or scripting, the binding functions can be used to
retrieve trace information that can be used in reports or non track and trace components.
The image below shows the MES property binding screen that is commonly used when using
building in Ignition projects. To access the track and trace binding functions, select Functions
and then select the desired binding function in the Trace group.
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Equipment WIP
Description
The Equipment WIP binding function is used to retrieve information for a lot based on the filter
parameters listed in the image below. It can be used to display and report lot details including
Equipment Path, Supplemental Equipment Name and Equipment Class Name.
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Function Name
Filter Options
Parameters
Name Description Property

Type
Equipment Path, The Equipment Path, Supplemental Equipment String

Supplemental Equipment Name, or Equipment class name used to filter the
Name, or Equipment Class results.
Name.
Lot Number Filter This is optional. Custom lot number to filter results. String
Filter value, including * and ? wildcard characters,
to filter results by lot number.
Lot Status Filter This is optional. Custom lot status value to filter String
results. Filter value, including * and ? wildcard
characters, to filter results by lot status.
Info
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For more information on scripting, see system.mes.getLotInventoryByEquipment.
Lot Summary
Description
The Lot Summary binding function is used to retrieve information for a lot based on the filter
parameters listed in the image below. It can be used to display and report lot details including
Lot UUID, Lot Number and Lot Sequence.
Function Name
Lot Summary
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Parameters

Type
Lot UUID The lot UUID to return the lot information results. Optionally Lot String
Name can be used but not both. See UUIDs for more information.
Lot The lot number to return the material lot object for. String
Number
Lot . The lot sequence number to return the material lot object for. If it is String
Sequence less than zero, then the lot holding the maximum value is returned
and if the same lot number is used for multiple segments, each lot
with the same lot number will be assigned a different lot sequence
number.
Lot Trace
Description
The Lot Trace binding function is used to retrieve trace information for a lot based on the filter
parameters listed in the image below. It returns the same data that the Trace Graph component
uses to display it's information.
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Function Name
Lot Trace
Parameters

Type
Enable If true, results will be retrieved. This provides a method to disable the Boolean
retrieval of lot information results and the associated overhead.
Lot The lot name to return the trace details results. Optionally Lot UUID String
Name can be used but not both.
Lot The lot UUID to return the trace details results. Optionally Lot Name String
UUID can be used but not both. See UUIDs for more information.
Highlight If this property is not blank and a sublot of a lot name matches this String
. Sublot property, then the LotContainsSublot column in the results will be set
. Name to 1. This indicates that the lot contains the specified sublot.
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Lot Trace Results

The lot trace results are returned as a Dataset with the following columns.
Column Name Data Type
LotUUID String
LotName String
LotSequence Integer
LotStatus String
LotUse String
LotBeginDateTime Date
LotEndDateTime Date
LotQuantity Double
MaterialUUID String
MaterialName String
LotLocationUUID String
LotLocationName String
SegmentUUID String
SegmentName String
SegmentBeginDateTime Date
SegmentEndDateTime Date
SegmentLocationUUID String
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SegmentLocationName String
PrevSegmentUUID String
NextSegmentUUID String
SegInCount Integer
SegOutCount Integer
LotInCount Integer
LotOutCount Integer
LotContainsSublot Integer
Material Inventory
Description
The Inventory binding function is used to retrieve inventory information based on the filter
parameters listed in the image below. It is an excellent method to get inventory of a particular
material or class of material. But much more can be done by combining filters specified by the
parameters below to zero in on the inventory information of interest.
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Function Name
Inventory
Parameters

Type
Begin When the Include Inactive Lots parameter is set to True, the Calendar
Date Time results are limited to only include results that were processed at
or after this property.
End Date When the Include Inactive Lots parameter is set to True, the Calendar
Time results are limited to only include results that were processed at
or before this property.
Include If true, include active MES Material Lots or MES Material Boolean
Active Sublots. Active items are those currently being processed.
Lots
Include If true, include completed MES Material Lots or MES Material Boolean
Completed Sublots.
Lots
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Type
Include If the Final Lot Status setting of a material resource is set, then it String
Custom can be filtered using this property. For example, MES Material
Lot Status Lot or MES Material Sublot objects can be set to Hold or any
other value and then can be filtered here. It can contain wildcard
characters including * or ?. The * character can be any
characters and the ? character represents any single character.
Lot Name The lot name to return the trace details. Optionally Lot UUID can String
be used but not both.
Lot The availability of the lots can be filtered using this property. String
Availability
Options
Status
(Default Available - The material lots that are currently available.
Available) Used - The material lots that are being used.
Both - Results will contain both available and the used lots.
Material The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that the String
Definition associated material matches this property. It can contain
Name wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character can be any
Only one of the Material Class Name, Material Class UUID,
Material Definition Name, Material Definition UUID properties
can be specified at a time.
Example: *Balsamic*
Material The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that the String
Class associated material is included in a material class that matches
Name this property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?.
The * character can be any characters and the ? character
Only one of the Material Class Name, Material Class UUID,
Material Definition Name, Material Definition UUID properties
can be specified at a time.
Example: Vinegar
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Type
Equipment The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that are String
Name or were stored at the equipment that are included in a equipment
class that match this property. It can contain wildcard characters
including * or ?. The * character can be any characters and the ?
Only one of the EquipmentName, EquipmentUUID, or
Equipment Path properties can be specified at a time.
Example: Vinegar Tank 1
Path or were stored at the equipment that match this property. See
Equipment for more information on equipment paths
Only one of the Equipment Class Name, Equipment Class UUID,
Equipment Path or Equipment UUID properties can be specified
at a time.
Example: My Enterprise\California\Storage\Vinegar
Tanks\Vinegar Tank 1
Class or were stored at the equipment that are included in an
Name equipment class that match this property. It can contain wildcard
characters including * or ?. The * character can be any
Only one of the Equipment Class Name, Equipment Class UUID,
Equipment Path or Equipment UUID properties can be specified
at a time.
Example: Vinegar Storage Tanks
Personnel The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that are String
Class or were handled by personnel that are included in a personnel
Name class that match this property. It can contain wildcard characters
including * or ?. The * character can be any characters and the ?
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Type
Only one of the Personnel Class Name, Personnel Class UUID

or Person First Name and Person Last Name combination
properties can be specified at a time.
Example: Unload Operator
Person The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that are String
First or were handled by personnel that match this property . It can
Name contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character can
be any characters and the ? character represents any single
character.
Person The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that are String
Last Name or were handled by personnel that match this property . It can
contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character can
be any characters and the ? character represents any single
character.
Operation The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that String
Name performs the operation that match this property. It can contain
wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character can be any
Example: Unload Vinegar
Segment The results can be limited to only include lots or sublots that are String
Name handled by segment that match this property. It can contain
Example: Unload Balsamic Vinegar
Equipment handled by equipment that matches this property. It can contain
Name wildcard characters including * or ?. The * character can be any
Only one of the Segment Equipment Class Name properties can
be specified at a time.
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Type
Example: Bottling Line 1
Equipment or were stored at the segment equipment that matches this
Path property. It can contain wildcard characters including * or ?. The
* character can be any characters and the ? character
Example: Dressings Inc\California\Bottling\Bottling Line 1
Segment The results can be limited to only include lots that were String
Equipment processed at the equipment that belong to the segment
Class equipment class that matches this property. It can contain
Example: Bottling
Custom The results can be limited to only include items that have a PyDictionary
Property custom property expressions defined by this property that
Values evaluates to true.
Example: Kind > 3
Limit The maximum number of samples to return in the results. Integer

Rows To
(Default
1000)
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Sublot Info
Description
The Sublot Info binding function is used to retrieve information for a sublot based on the filter
parameters listed in the image below. It can be used to display and report sublot details
including custom property values.
Function Name
Sublot Info
Parameters

Type
Enable If true, results will be retrieved. This provides a method to disable Boolean
the retrieval of lot information results and the associated overhead.
String
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Type
Sublot The sublot name to return the sublot information results. Optionally
Name Sublot UUID can be used but not both.
Sublot The sublot UUID to return the sublot information results. Optionally String
UUID sublot Name can be used but not both. See UUIDs for more
information.
Include If true, the results will include a column named CustomProperties Boolean
Custom that contains a Dataset to hold custom property information .
Properties
Sublot Trace
Description
The Sublot Trace binding function is used to retrieve trace information for a sublot based on the
filter parameters listed in the image below. It returns the same data that the Trace Graph
component used to display it's information.
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Function Name
Sublot Trace
Parameters

Type
Enable If true, results will be retrieved. This provides a method to disable the Boolean
retrieval of lot information results and the associated overhead.
Sublot The sublot name to return the trace details results. Optionally Sublot String
Name UUID can be used but not both.
Sublot The sublot UUID to return the trace details results. Optionally sublot String
UUID Name can be used but not both. See UUIDs for more information.
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Lot Trace Results

The sublot trace results are returned as a Dataset with the following columns.
LotUUID String
LotName String
LotSequence Integer
LotStatus String
LotUse String
LotBeginDateTime Date
LotEndDateTime Date
LotQuantity Double
MaterialUUID String
MaterialName String
LotLocationUUID String
LotLocationName String
SegmentUUID String
SegmentName String
SegmentBeginDateTime Date
SegmentEndDateTime Date
SegmentLocationUUID String
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SegmentLocationName String
PrevSegmentUUID String
NextSegmentUUID String
SegInCount Integer
SegOutCount Integer
LotInCount Integer
LotOutCount Integer
LotContainsSublot Integer
9.9 OPC Production Server Tag

Reference
This references details the OPC values and child folders for node types that appear when
browsing the Production OPC Server. For each property, the Ignition data type is listed and if it
is read only. The Ignition data types correspond to the data types that are available for
SQLTags.
Within this reference, Read Only means that the OPC value cannot be written to through the
OPC Production Server. It can only be set in the designer or it is a calculated value. Trying to
write to a read only property will result in an error message.
9.9.1 Project Tags

Each project within Ignition has its own production model. The first node(s) under the main
Production node represent the Ignition project(s). Their names are the same as the project
name. The image below represents the global project.
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Project
Child Folders
Enterprise One folder will exist for each Enterprise that has been configured in the Ignition
Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the enterprise.
9.9.2 Enterprise Tags
Description
The enterprise folder contains some properties associated with the enterprise, the folder for
MES events and a folder for each production Site within it. The name is the same as the
enterprise name that is configured in the designer. The image below represents the "New
Enterprise" of the global project.
Enterprise
Child Folders
MES MES Event folder has one folder for each MES Event (events can be added or edited
Event in the general tab at the Enterprise level in the production model).
Site One folder will exist for each Site that has been configured in the Ignition Designer.
The folder can be opened to view all values within the site .
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Properties
Analysis . The name of the auxiliary (mirror) analysis database connection. String
Auxiliary . Can be blank if no auxiliary DB connection is configured.
Read
DB .
Only
Connection
. Name
Analysis The name of the analysis database connection. String

DB
Read
Connection
Only
Name
Description Optionally, this property can be set to a description for the enterprise String
. It is not used by the OEE Downtime and Scheduling Module other
than for reference.
Enabled This reflects the enterprise Enabled property in the Designer. If the Boolean
enterprise Enabled is set to true, then the OEE Downtime and
Scheduling module will perform calculations for the enterprise and all
sites , areas , lines and cells within it. If this property is set to false,
then none of the sites , areas , lines or cells will have calculations
performed.
Name This reflects the name of the enterprise that is set in the designer. String
Read
Only
Runtime The name of the runtime database connection. String

DB
Read
Connection
Only
Name
Save Indicates if control limits are saved by product code. Exists only if the Boolean
Control SPC module is also installed.
Read
Limit by
Only
Product
Code
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Save Indicates if control limits are saved by recipe. Exists only if the Boolean
Control Recipe module is also installed.
Read
Limits in
Only
Recipe
9.9.3 Site Tags
Description
The site folder contains some properties associated with the production site and a folder for
each production area within it. The name is the same as the site name that is configured in the
designer. The image below represents the "New Site" of the global project.
Site
Child Folders
Area One folder will exist for each area that has been configured in the Ignition Designer.
The folder can be opened to view all values within the area.
Properties
Description Optionally, this property can be set to a description for the site. It is String
for reference.
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Enabled This reflects the site Enabled property in the Designer. If the site Boolean
module will perform calculations for the site and all areas, lines and
cells within it. If this property is set to false, then none of the areas,
lines or cells will have calculations performed.
Name This reflects the name of the site that is set in the designer. String
Read _
Only
Default . This property will enable the shift 1 by default. Boolean

Shift 1
Enable
Default . This reflects the site Default Shift 1 Start Time property in the DateTime
Shift . 1 . Designer. See Site Configuration for more details.
Read
Start .
Only
Time

Shift 2
Enable
Default This reflects the site Default Shift 2 Start Time property in the DateTime
Shift 2 Designer. See Site Configuration for more details.
Read
Start Time
Only

Shift 3
Enable
Default This reflects the site Default Shift 3 Start Time property in the DateTime
Shift 3 Designer. See Site Configuration for more details.
Read
Start Time
Only
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9.9.4 Area Tags
Description
The area folder contains some properties associated with the production area and folders for
each production line, location and storage zone within it. The name is the same as the area
name that is configured in the designer. The image below represents the "New Area" of the
global project.
Area
Child Folders
Line One folder will exist for each line that has been configured in the Ignition Designer.
The folder can be opened to view all values within the line.
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Location One folder will exist for each location that has been configured in the Ignition
Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the location.
Storage One folder will exist for each storage zone that has been configured in the Ignition
Zone Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the storage zone.
Properties
ActiveRecipeName If a recipe is active for this production area, then this is String
the name of the recipe. If a recipe is not active, then this
Read
is blank.
Only
Description Optionally, this property can be set to a description for String

the area . It is not used by the OEE Downtime and

for a production area and preventing selecting the same
Enabled This reflects the site Enabled property in the Designer. If Boolean
the area Enabled is set to true, then the OEE Downtime
and Scheduling module will perform calculations for the
area and all lines and cell within it. If this property is set
to false, then none of the lines or cells will have
calculations performed.
Name This reflects the name of the area that is set in the String
designer.
Read _
Only
ProductCodeMask

Read
Only
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production area.
Read
Only
a recipe for the production area.
values and variances while a recipe is selected. It can
Read
be used when looking up data directly from the
Only
database.
RecipeVarianceExists If true, then Ignition tags associated with at least one Boolean
Read
Only
Read
selected.
Only
Shift 1 Enabled . This property will enable shift 1. Boolean
Shift . 1 . Start . Time The current Shift 1 Start Time time for the production DateTime
area . If the associated Shift 1 Start Time property for
Read
the area in the designer is set to Inherit From Parent ,
Only
this will be the time defined for the parent production site
. See Area Configuration for more details.
Shift 2 Enabled .2 This property will enable shift 2. Boolean
Shift 2 Start Time The current Shift 2 Start Time time for the production DateTime
Read
Only
Shift 3 Enabled This property will enable shift 3. Boolean
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Read
Only
Read
Only
9.9.5 Line Tags
Description
The line folder contains some properties associated with the production line, the folder for MES
counter and folders for each production cell, cell group, location within it. The name is the same
as the line name that is configured in the designer. The image below represents the "New Line"
of the global project.
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Line
Child Folders
MES One folder will exist for each MES Counter that has been configured in the Ignition
Counter Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the counter.
Cell One folder will exist for each cell that has been configured in the Ignition Designer.
The folder can be opened to view all values within the cell.
Cell One folder will exist for each cell group that has been configured in the Ignition
Group Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the cell group.
Location One folder will exist for each location that has been configured in the Ignition
Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the location.
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Properties
ActiveRecipeName If a recipe is active for this production line, then this String
is the name of the recipe. If a recipe is not active,
Read
then this is blank.
Only
Calculate Count This value will increment every time OEE, downtime Int4
and scheduling values are calculated for the project
Read
production model.
Only
Can Cancel Run Indicates if this run can be cancelled. Runs can only Boolean
be cancelled while in changeover
Read
Only
Can Resume Run If true, all conditions are good to resume a production Boolean
run.
Read
Only
Can Start Run If true, all conditions are good to start a production Boolean
run.
Read
Only
Cycle Count Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment cycle count String
from.
Description Optionally, this property can be set to a description String

for the line. It is not used by the OEE Downtime and
Downtime Detection This reflects the current value of the "Downtime String
Mode Detection Method" setting in the designer.
Read
Only
Enable Run Boolean
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Setting Enable Run to true will enable the production

run for the line. Setting it to false will end the
production run. Typically, this is controlled by the
functionality of the operator screen, but it can also be
handled programmatically.

production item. This is useful when selecting a
recipe for a production line and preventing selecting
the same recipe for selected child production items.
Enabled This reflects the line Enabled property in the Boolean

Designer. If the line Enabled is set to true, then the
OEE Downtime and Scheduling module will perform
calculations for the all cells within it. If this property is
set to false, then none of the cells will have
calculations performed.
Infeed Count Scale Tag Tag path to read the current equipment infeed count String
Path scale from.
Infeed Units Tag Path Tag path to read the current infeed units. String
InheritValuesMode
Licensed This reflects whether the modules are licensed or Boolean

not.
Lot Handling Mode The lot handling mode type. String
Minimum Cells Running For Parallel downtime detection method, the Integer
Threshold minimum number of cells that must be running before
the group is considered down.
Mode Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment mode from. String
Name This reflects the name of the line that is set in the String
designer.
Read
Only
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Note Tag Path Tag path to read the current downtime note from. String
Operation UUID Tag Tag path to read the current MES Operations String
Path Response UUID from.
Outfeed Units Tag Path Tag path to read the current outfeed units. String
Package Count Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment package String
count from.
Product Code The current product code being run on the line. String
Typically, this is controlled by the functionality of the
operator screen, but it can also be handled
programmatically. It should only be changed when
Enable Run is false.
Product Code The description for the current Product Code. String
Description
Read
Only
Product Code Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment product code String
from.
ProductCodeMask
Rate Period Tag Path Tag path to read the rate period code from. String

Read
Only

production line.
Read
Only
RecipeScale Set this to the amount to scale a recipe prior to Double

selecting a recipe for the production line.
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values and variances while a recipe is selected. It
Read
can be used when looking up data directly from the
Only
database.
Read
Only
RecipeWriteError If true, then at least one recipe value did not write to Boolean
the associated Ignition tags when the recipe was first
Read
selected.
Only
Reject Count Scale Tag

Path
Reject Units Tag Path Tag path to read the current reject units. String
Run Elapsed Time The total minutes that have elapsed from the start of Float8
(Minutes) the production run.
Read
Only
Run ID This is the unique identification number that was Int4

generated by the database when a row is inserted
Read
into the Run table. It can be used to associate
Only
external data to a production run.
Run Start Date Time This will equal the time that the production run DateTime
started or the beginning of the current shift,
Read
whichever occurred last.
Only
Run Started The value will be true if a production run has started. Boolean
Even if the production run has been ended but a new
Read
production run has not been selected, this value will
Only
be true.
Run UUID
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Schedule Count Tag Tag path to read the schedule count from. String
Path
Schedule Duration Tag Tag path to read the schedule duration from. String
Path
Schedule Rate Tag Path Tag path to read the target schedule rate from. String
Sequence Date The date and time that the current shift started. This Date
is used for retrieving results based on a production
Read -
day and not days that are split at midnight.
Only
Sequence No A number that is 0 at the beginning of a production Int4

run and increments at the beginning of every shift.
Read
Only
Shift The current shift based on the shift start times Int4
configured for the production line.
Read
Only
Shift 1 Enabled The current Shift 1 enabled state for the production Boolean
line. It reflects the Shift 1 Enabled property for the
line in the designer. The initial value of this property
is determined by the Shift 1 Initial Enabled State
property for the production line in the designer. It can
be changed from the initial value.
line. If the associated Shift 1 Start Time property for
the line in the designer is set to Inherit From Parent,
this can be the time defined for the parent production
area or line.
be changed from the initial value
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area or line.
be changed from the initial value.
area or line.
Shift Hour Of Run
Shift Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment production String
shift from.
Standard Rate Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment standard rate String
from.
State Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment state from. String
Target C/O Time Tag Tag path to read the target changeover time from. String
Path
Read
Only
Work Order Tag Path Tag path to read the current work order from. String
ZeroLotThreshold
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ZeroLotThresholdMethod
9.9.6 Cell Tags
Description
The cell folder contains some properties associated with the production cell and the MES
Counter folder. The name is the same as the cell name that is configured in the designer. The
image below represents the 'New Cell' of the global project.
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Cell
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Child Folders
MES One folder will exist for each MES Counter that has been configured in the Ignition
Counter Designer. The folder can be opened to view all values within the counter.
Properties
ActiveRecipeName If a recipe is active for this production cell, then this is String
the name of the recipe. If a recipe is not active, then
Read
this is blank.
Only
Cell . Enabled If Cell Enabled is set to true, then the OEE Downtime Boolean
and Scheduling module will perform calculations for
Read
the cell. This value is determined by the product code
Only
and production line. It can also be programmatically
changed.
Cycle Count Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment cycle count String
from.
Default . Cell . Enabled This reflects the site Default Cell Enabled property in Boolean
the Designer.
Read
Only

the cell. It is not used by the OEE Downtime and

for a production cell and preventing selecting the same
Infeed Count Scale Tag

Path
Infeed Units Tag Path Tag path to read the current infeed units. String
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InheritValuesMode
Licensed This reflects whether the modules are licensed or not. Boolean
LotHandlingMode The lot handling mode type. String
Mode Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment mode from. String
Name This reflects the name of the cell that is set in the String
designer.
Read
Only
Note Tag Path Tag path to read the current downtime note from. String
Operation UUID Tag Tag path to read the current MES Operations String
Path Response UUID from.
Outfeed Units Tag Path Tag path to read the current outfeed units. String
Package Count Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment package count String
from.
Product Code Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment product code String
from.
ProductCodeMask String
Rate Period Tag Path Tag path to read the rate period code from. String

Read
Only

production cell.
Read
Only
RecipeScale Double
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Set this to the amount to scale a recipe prior to

selecting a recipe for the production cell.
Read
Only
database.
Read
Only
RecipeWriteError If true, then at least one recipe value did not write to Boolean
the associated Ignition tags when the recipe was first
Read
selected.
Only
Reject Count Scale Tag

Path
Reject Units Tag Path Tag path to read the current reject units. String
Run ID This is the unique identification number that was Int4

generated by the database when a row is inserted into
Read
the Run table. It can be used to associate external
Only
data to a production run.
Sequence Date The date and time that the current shift started. This is Date
used for retrieving results based on a production day
Read -
and not days that are split at midnight.
Only
Sequence No A number that is 0 at the beginning of a production run Int4

and increments at the beginning of every shift.
Read
Only
Shift Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment production String
shift from.
Standard Rate Tag Path String
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Tag path to read the current equipment standard rate

from.
State Tag Path Tag path to read the current equipment state from. String
Read
Only
Work Order Tag Path Tag path to read the current work order from. String
ZeroLotThreshold
ZeroLotThresholdMethod
9.9.7 Location Tags
Description
The location folder contains properties associated with the production location. The production
location can reside under a production line or directly under a production area. The name is the
same as the location name that is configured in the designer. The image below represents the
'New Location' of the global project.
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Location
Child Folders
No child folders
Properties
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Properties
ActiveRecipeName If a recipe is active for this production location, then this String
is the name of the recipe. If a recipe is not active, then
Read
this is blank.
Only

the location. It is not used by the SPC Module other than
for reference.

Enabled If Enabled is set to true, then the SPC module will Boolean
perform calculations and enable tag collectors for the
location.
InheritValuesMode
Licensed This reflects whether the modules are licensed or not. Boolean
Name This reflects the name of the location that is set in the String
designer.
Read -
Only
Product Code This reflects the product code currently assigned to this String
location.
Read -
Only
ProductCodeMask

Read
Only

production location.
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Read
Only
a recipe for the production location.
Read
Only
database.
Read
Only
Read
selected.
Only
Reference . Number This reflects the reference number currently assigned to String
this location. The reference number is optional and can
Read -
represent anything you want to be tracked with samples
Only
at this location, except for the product code.
Sample . Coming . If true, a sample is coming due for this location. Boolean
Due
Read
Only
Sample Due If true, a sample is due for this location. Boolean

Read
Only
Sample Overdue If true, a sample is overdue for this location. Boolean

Read
Only
Sample . Waiting . If true, an unapproved sample is waiting to be approved Boolean

Approval for this location.
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Read
Only
Sequence Date The date and time that the current shift started. This is Date
used for retrieving results based on a production day
Read -
and not days that are split at midnight.
Only
Sequence No A number that is 0 at the beginning of a production run Int4

and increments at the beginning of every shift.
Read -
Only
Shift The current shift based on the shift start times Int4
configured for the production location.
Read -
Only
location. It reflects the Shift 1 Enabled property for the
location in the designer. The initial value of this property
property for the production location in the designer. It
can be changed from the initial value.
location. If the associated Shift 1 Start Time property for
the location in the designer is set to Inherit From Parent,
area or line.
can be changed from the initial value
Shift 2 . Start . Time DateTime
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The current Shift 2 Start Time time for the production

area or line.
Shift 3 . Enabled The current Shift 3 enabled state for the production Boolean
can be changed from the initial value.
area or line.
Signal Out Of Control If true, at least one signal associated with this location is Boolean
out of control.
Read
Only
Trace Enabled If true, a product code has been assigned to this location Boolean
and is considered as actively processing.
Read -
Only
Read
Only
9.9.8 Signals
Description
The signals folder contains a folder for each signal. The name of each folder is the same as the
signal name that is configured in the designer. The image below represents the Individual
Outside signal of the QualityDemo project.
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SPCOPCSignals
Out of Control Signals
Properties
Kind The ordinal value of the kind of control chart that the int
signal is associated with. See SignalKindTypes for
Read
more information.
Only
SignalName This reflects the name of the signal that is configured String
in the designer.
Read
Only
SignalAutoEvaluatePeriod This reflects the ordinal value of the evaluation time int
period of the SignalAutoEvaluateDuration value. See
Read
Signal Auto Evaluate Period Types for more
Only
information.
SignalAutoEvaluateDuration This reflects the duration to use when automatically int

evaluating sample data for a location for this signal.
Read
Only
SignalChartShape This reflects the ordinal value of the shape to display int
in the control charts when a sample is out of control
Read
for this signal. See SPCChartShapeTypes for more
Only
information.
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9.9.9 ControlLimits
Description
The control limits folder contains a folder for each control limit. The name of each folder is the
same as the control limit name that is configured in the designer. The image below represents
the Histogram LCL control limit of the QualityDemo project.
SPCOPCLimit
Control Limits
Properties
Kind The ordinal value of the kind of control chart that the control limit is int
associated with. See ControlLimitKindTypes for more information.
Read
Only
Name This reflects the name of the control limit that is configured in the designer. String
Read
Only
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Articles
10.1 General
10.2 Track & Trace
10.3 OEE
10.4 SPC
10.5 Recipe
10.6 Web Services
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11 Videos
These are the links to videos.
11.1 MES Basics
Installing Modules
What is MES
Module Installation
Configuring MES Databases
Installing Sample Project
Production Simulator
Understanding MES and Architectures

Standard Architecture
Enterprise Administration
Redundant Architecture
11.2 Recipe/Changeover
Understanding Recipe and Changeover

Recipe Management Overview

Configuring Tags
Configuring Production Model
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Configuring Variance Logging

Production Tags
Scaling Recipe Setpoints
Configuring Recipes
Recipe Editor Overview
Recipe Editor – Default Values and Security
Recipe Editor – Adding Recipes
Recipe Editor – Master Recipes and Descendants
Recipe Editor – Sub Recipes
Recipe Editor – Notes
Recipe Editor – Filtering
Recipe Editor – Allowing Certain Functions
Recipe Editor Table
Loading Recipes
Manual – Component
Manual – Scripting
Automatic – Scripting
Analysis and Reports

Changelog
Variance Log
Instrument Interface Configurations

Instrument Interface Overview
Serial Settings
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Parse Template
Label Parsing Box
CSV Row Parsing Box
Instrument Interface Components

File Monitor
Serial Controller
Parse Results
Parse Row Collection
Parse SPC Results
Instrument Interface Scripting

Client and Designer Scripts
Gateway Scripts
11.4 OEE/Downtime
Understanding OEE
What is OEE
OEE Availability
OEE Performance
OEE Quality
Applying OEE
TEEP
About OEE Tracking

Production Count Scenarios
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Production Count – PLCs

Sources of Production Counts
About Downtime Tracking

Multipoint Detection Method
Single-point Detection Method
Types of Downtime
Line vs. Cell Downtime
Downtime Reasons
Key Reason Detection
Initial Reason Detection
Line State Detection
External Operator Reason

Configuring Tags
Configuring Shifts and Workday Routines
Configuring Infeed and Outfeed
Configuring Waste
Configuring Downtime and Reasons
Configuring Additional Factors
Production Tags
Product Codes
Product Code Screens
Product Codes By Line
Schedules, Work Orders, and Changeovers

Work Order Screen
Schedule Rate vs. Standard Rate
Schedule Screen
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Changeover
Production Runs
Manual Start and Stop
Resuming Runs
Auto Start and Stop
Manual Start and Stop from Schedule
Auto Start and Stop from Schedule
Operator Screens
Run Monitoring
Downtime Table
Manual Downtime Entry
Binding Functions
Analysis Time Chart
OEE Analysis
Analysis Overview
Impromptu Analysis Screen
Analysis Selector
Analysis Controller – Downtime
Analysis Controller – Additional Factor
Analysis Controller – Run (OEE)
Analysis Controller – Dynamic Filters
Analysis Controller – Last Day
Analysis Controller – Drill Down
Dashboard Screens Configuration
OEE Reports
OEE Report
Downtime Report
Shift Report
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11.5 SPC
Understanding Quality and SPC

Quality Overview
Quality vs. SPC
SPC Variation
SPC Causes of Variation
SPC Samples
SPC Values and Attributes
SPC Standard Deviation
SPC Control Charts

Control Chart Introduction
Control Limit Introduction
SPC Rule Introduction
Individual Chart
Median Chart
XBarS Chart
Histogram Chart
Process Capability Charts
P and NP Charts
C and U Charts
Pareto Chart

Configuring Tags
Control Limit, Rule, and Interval
Configuring Additional Factors
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Production Tags
Operator Screens
Sample Definition Manager Overview
Manual Sample Entry List
Approving Samples
Sample Definition Location Ownership
Automatic Multipoint Sample Entry
Adding Sample in Scripting
Schedule Sample List
Schedule Monitoring
Rule Monitoring
SPC Analysis
Impromptu Control Chart Screen
Impromptu Analysis Screen
Using SPC Data in Reports
11.6 Web Services
Web Services Overview

Intro to Web Services
Module Overview
Create and Use a Web Service Configuration
Instalodule
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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13.1 A
13.1.1 Anderson Darling Test

The Anderson–Darling test is a statistical test of whether a given sample of data is drawn
from a given probability distribution . In its basic form, the test assumes that there are no
parameters to be estimated in the distribution being tested, in which case the test and its set of
critical values is distribution-free. However, the test is most often used in contexts where a
family of distributions is being tested, in which case the parameters of that family need to be
estimated and account must be taken of this in adjusting either the test-statistic or its critical
values. When applied to testing whether a normal distribution adequately describes a set of
data, it is one of the most powerful statistical tools for detecting most departures from normality.
-wikipedia
13.1.2 API
Application Programming Interface (API), in the context of Java, is a collection of prewritten
packages, classes, and interfaces with their respective methods, fields, and constructors.
Similar to a user interface, which facilitates interaction between humans and computers, an API
serves as a software program interface facilitating interaction. -techopedia
13.2 B
13.3 C
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13.3.1 CD-Key
A product key, also known as a software key, is a specific software-based key for a computer
program. It certifies that the copy of the program is original.
When the software and the modules are purchased, you are provided with a six-digit CD-Key. If
you add a module, your account is updated, and you can re-use your existing CD-Key to
activate the new features. You can also unactivate your CD-Key, and reuse it to activate
Ignition on a different machine.
13.3.2 CSV
A comma-separated values ( CSV ) file stores tabular data (numbers and text) in plain text.
Each line of the file is a data record. Each record consists of one or more fields, separated by
commas. The use of the comma as a field separator is the source of the name for this file
format. -Wikipedia
13.4 D
13.4.1 Data Point

A data point is a discrete unit of information. In a general sense, any single fact is a data point
. In a statistical or analytical context, a data point is usually derived from a measurement or
research and can be represented numerically and/or graphically.
The measurements contained in a data point are formally typed, where here type is used in a
way compatible with datatype in computing; so that the type of measurement can specify
whether the measurement results in a Boolean value from {yes, no}, an integer or real number,
the identity of some category, or some vector or array. The implication of point is often that the
data may be plotted in a graphic display, but in many cases the data are processed numerically
before that is done. In the context of statistical graphics, measured values for individuals or
summary statistics for different subpopulations are displayed as separate symbols within a
display; since such symbols can differ by shape, size and colour, a single data point within a
display can convey multiple aspects of the set of measurements for an individual or
subpopulation. -Wikipedia.
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13.5 E
13.5.1 EAN
An EAN-13 barcode (originally European Article Number, but now renamed International Article
Number even though the abbreviation EAN has been retained) is a 13 digit (12 data and 1
check) barcoding standard which is a superset of the original 12-digit Universal Product Code
(UPC) system. The EAN-13 barcode is defined by the standards organization GS1.
The 13 digits in the EAN-13 barcode are grouped as follows:
The left group: Digits 2-7. The left group also encodes digit 1, through a scheme of odd
and even parity.
The right group: Digits 8-13, digit 13 is the check digit. -Wikipedia.
13.5.2 ERP
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business management software—typically a suite of
integrated applications—that a company can use to collect, store, manage and interpret data
from many business activities.
13.6 F
13.6.1 EAN
An EAN-13 barcode (originally European Article Number, but now renamed International Article
Number even though the abbreviation EAN has been retained) is a 13 digit (12 data and 1
check) barcoding standard which is a superset of the original 12-digit Universal Product Code
(UPC) system. The EAN-13 barcode is defined by the standards organization GS1.
The 13 digits in the EAN-13 barcode are grouped as follows:
The left group: Digits 2-7. The left group also encodes digit 1, through a scheme of odd
and even parity.
The right group: Digits 8-13, digit 13 is the check digit. -Wikipedia.
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13.6.2 ERP
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business management software—typically a suite of
integrated applications—that a company can use to collect, store, manage and interpret data
from many business activities.
13.7 G
13.7.1 GS1 Standards

Most companies initially come to GS1 to get a bar code number for their products. However,
GS1 standards provide a much wider framework for supply chain visibility. The current
architecture of GS1 standards is as follows:
Identify: Standards for the identification of items, locations, shipments, assets, etc.. and
associated data.
Capture: Standards for encoding and capturing data in physical data carriers such as
barcodes and RFID tags.
Share: Standards for sharing data between parties. -Wikipedia.
13.7.2 GTIN
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is an identifier for trade items developed by GS1 (comprising
among others of the former EAN International and Uniform Code Council). Such identifiers are
used to look up product information in a database (often by entering the number through a bar
code scanner pointed at an actual product) which may belong to a retailer, manufacturer,
collector, researcher, or other entity.
GTINs may be 8, 12, 13 or 14 digits long, and each of these 4 numbering structures are
constructed in a similar fashion, combining Company Prefix, Item Reference and a calculated
Check Digit (GTIN-14 adds another component - the Indicator Digit, which can be 1-8). GTIN-
8s will be encoded in an EAN-8 bar code. GTIN-12s may be shown in UPC-A, ITF-14, or GS1-
128 bar codes. GTIN-13s may be encoded in EAN-13 , ITF-14 or GS1-128 bar codes, and
GTIN-14s may be encoded in ITF-14 or GS1-128 bar codes. The choice of bar code will
depend on the application; for example, items to be sold at a retail establishment should be
marked with EAN-8 , EAN-13 , UPC-A or UPC-E bar codes. -Wikipedia.
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13.8 H
13.8.1 HMI
Human Machine Interface (HMI) is the user interface in a manufacturing or process control
system. It provides a graphical display of an industrial control and monitoring system. An HMI
typically resides in an office-based Windows computer that communicates with a specialized
computer in the plant such as a programmable logic controller (PLC). HMI is now more widely
used for industrial softwares (such as Ignition) that monitor and control entire plants and
provide historical and statistical data. - PC Magazine Encyclopedia
13.9 I
13.9.1 Individual Control Charts

In statistical quality control, the individual/moving-range chart is a type of control chart used to
monitor variables data from a business or industrial process for which it is impractical to use
rational subgroups. The chart is necessary in the following situations:
1. Where automation allows inspection of each unit, so rational subgrouping has less
benefit.
2. Where production is slow so that waiting for enough samples to make a rational
subgroup unacceptably delays monitoring.
3. For processes that produce homogeneous batches (e.g., chemical) where repeat
measurements vary primarily because of measurement error. -Wikipedia
13.10 J
13.11 K
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13.12 L
13.12.1 LAN
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited
area. It shares a common communication line or wireless link to a server. -Wikipedia
13.12.2 LCL
Bottom limit in quality control for data points below the control (average) line in a control chart.
Opposite of upper control limit. The horizontal line drawn on a control chart at a specified
distance below the central line; points plotted below the lower control limit indicate that the
process may be out of control.
13.12.3 LEAN
Lean manufacturing or lean production, often simply "lean", is a systematic method for the
elimination of waste within a manufacturing system. Lean also takes into account waste created
through overburden and waste created through unevenness in work loads. -Wikipedia
13.12.4 Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that relies on a collaborative team effort to improve
performance by systematically removing waste; combining lean manufacturing/lean enterprise
and Six Sigma to eliminate the eight kinds of waste.-Wikipedia
13.13 M
13.13.1 MES
A manufacturing execution system ( MES ) is a control system for managing and monitoring
work-in-process on a factory floor.
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13.13.2 MOM
Manufacturing operation management (MOM) is an approach of overseeing all aspects of the
manufacturing process with a particular focus to increase efficiency.
13.14 N
13.14.1 Normal Distribution

In probability theory, the normal (or Gaussian) distribution is a very common continuous
probability distribution. Normal distributions are used in the natural and social sciences to
represent real-valued random variables whose distributions are not known. The normal
distribution is remarkably useful because of the central limit theorem. In its most general form,
under some conditions (which include finite variance), it states that averages of random
variables independently drawn from independent distributions converge in distribution to the
normal, that is, become normally distributed when the number of random variables is
sufficiently large. Physical quantities that are expected to be the sum of many independent
processes (such as measurement errors) often have distributions that are nearly normal.
Moreover, many results and methods (such as propagation of uncertainty and least squares
parameter fitting) can be derived analytically in explicit form when the relevant variables are
normally distributed. The normal distribution is sometimes informally called the bell curve.
However, many other distributions are bell-shaped (such as Cauchy's, Student's, and logistic).
The terms Gaussian function and Gaussian bell curve are also ambiguous because they
sometimes refer to multiples of the normal distribution that cannot be directly interpreted in
terms of probabilities. The probability density of the normal distribution is:
Here, is the mean or expectation of the distribution (and also its median and mode). The
parameter is its standard deviation with its variance then 2. A random variable with a Gaussian
distribution is said to be normally distributed and is called a normal deviate. If = 0 and = 1, the
distribution is called the standard normal distribution or the unit normal distribution denoted by N
(0,1) and a random variable with that distribution is a standard normal deviate. -Wikipedia.
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13.15 O
13.15.1 OEE
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) measures the percentage of planned production time
that is truly productive. OEE = Availability X Performance X Quality.
13.15.2 OIT
OIT (Operator Interface Terminal) is a low level graphical interface to a specified computer on
the plant floor such as a programmable automation controller (PAC), programmable logic
controller (PLC) or distributed control system (DCS).
13.15.3 OPC Server

An OPC Server is a software application that acts as an API (Application Programming
Interface) or protocol converter. An OPC Server can connect to a device such as a PLC, DCS,
and RTU or a data source such as a database or HMI to translate the data into a standard OPC
format.
13.15.4 OPC-UA
OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA) is a communication protocol for interoperability developed
by the OPC Foundation . The Foundation's goal for this project was to provide a path forward
from the original OPC communications model (namely COM/DCOM) to a cross-platform
service-oriented architecture (SOA) for process control, while enhancing security and providing
an information model.
Using the OPC-UA module, Ignition acts as an OPC-UA server, serving data collected by its
built in drivers to other Ignition modules, as well as third-party OPC-UA clients. -Wikipedia
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13.16.1 PLC
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a programmable microprocessor-based device that is
used in manufacturing to control assembly lines and machinery on the shop floor as well as
many other types of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment in a plant. A PLC is
designed for real-time use in rugged, industrial environments. Connected to sensors and
actuators, PLCs are categorized by the number and type of I/O ports they provide and by their I
/O scan rate.
13.16.2 PLM
Product lifecycle management (PLM) is an information management system that can integrate
data, processes, business systems and, ultimately, people in an extended enterprise.
13.16.3 PPM
PPM (Parts per million) is a measurement used today by many customers to measure quality
performance. Definition: One PPM means one (defect or event) in a million or 1/1,000,000.
13.16.4 Python dictionary

A Python dictionary is a key-value store container. A dictionary allows the developer to assign
an index or “key” for every element that is placed into the construct. Therefore, each entry into
a dictionary requires two values, the key and the element.
13.17 Q
13.18 R
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13.18.1 Regex
In theoretical computer science and formal language theory, a regular expression (sometimes
called a rational expression or regex) is a sequence of characters that define a search pattern,
mainly for use in pattern matching with strings, or string matching, i.e. "find and replace"-like
operations and came into common use with the Unix text processing utilities ed, an editor, and
grep, a filter. -Wikipedia.
13.18.2 REST
In computing, representational state transfer (REST) is the software architectural style of the
World Wide Web. REST gives a coordinated set of constraints to the design of components in a
distributed hypermedia system that can lead to a higher-performing and more maintainable
architecture.
The architectural properties affected by the constraints of the REST architectural style are:
Performance - component interactions can be the dominant factor in user-perceived
performance and network efficiency.
Scalability - support large numbers of components and interactions among components. -
Wikipedia.
13.18.3 RS-232
In telecommunications, RS-232 is a standard for serial communication transmission of data. It
formally defines the signals connecting between a DTE (data terminal equipment) such as a
computer terminal, and a DCE (data circuit-terminating equipment), such as a modem. The RS-
232 standard is commonly used in computer serial ports. The standard defines the electrical
characteristics and timing of signals, the meaning of signals, and the physical size and pinout of
connectors. -Wikipedia.
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13.19.1 SCADA
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a process control system that is used in
countless number of applications, including manufacturing, communications, distribution (water,
gas, power) and heating, cooling and security in buildings. A SCADA system collects data from
sensors in local and remote locations and sends them to central computers to control local
machinery.
SCADA systems range from simple configurations to large and complex projects. Most SCADA
systems use HMI (human-machine interface) software that allows users to interact with and
control the machines and devices that the HMI is connected to such as valves, pumps, motors,
and much more.
SCADA software receives its information from RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) or PLCs (P
rogrammable Logic Controllers) which can receive their information from sensors or manually
inputted values. From here, the data can be used to effectively monitor, collect and analyze
data, which can potentially reduce waste and improve efficiency resulting in savings of both
time and money.
Ignition is a SCADA software solution
13.19.2 Six Sigma

Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. It seeks to improve the
quality of the output of a process by identifying and removing the causes of defects and
minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes. It uses a set of quality
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managementmethods, mainly empirical, statistical methods, and creates a special

infrastructure of people within the organization, who are experts in these methods. Each Six
Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has
specific value targets, for example: reduce process cycle time, reduce pollution, reduce costs,
increase customer satisfaction, and increase profits. -Wikipedia
13.19.3 SOA
A service-oriented architecture (SOA) is an architectural pattern in computer software design in
which application components provide services to other components via a communications
protocol, typically over a network. The principles of service-orientation are independent of any
vendor, product or technology. A service is a self-contained unit of functionality, such as
retrieving an online bank statement. By that definition, a service is a discretely invokable
operation. -Wikipedia
13.19.4 SPC
Statistical process control (SPC) is a method of quality control which uses statistical methods
. SPC is applied in order to monitor and control a process. -Wikipedia
13.19.5 SUDS
In computer science, a succinct data structure (SUDS) is a data structure which uses an
amount of space that is "close" to the information-theoretic lower bound, but (unlike other
compressed representations) still allows for efficient query operations. The concept was
originally introduced by Jacobson to encode bit vectors, (unlabeled) trees, and planar graphs.
Unlike general lossless data compression algorithms, succinct data structures retain the ability
to use them in-place, without decompressing them first. A related notion is that of a
compressed data structure, in which the size of the data structure depends upon the particular
data being represented. -Wikipedia
13.20 T
13.20.1 TEEP
TEEP stands for Total Effective Equipment Performance. TEEP is a performance metric that
shows the total performance of equipment based on the amount of time the equipment was
present. Typically the equipment is onsite and thus TEEP is metric that shows how well
equipment is utilized.
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TEEP = Planned Equipment Downtime% X Availability% X Performance% X Quality%
13.21 U
13.21.1 UCL
A value that indicates the highest level of quality acceptable for a product or service. The upper
control limit is used in conjunction with the lower control limit to create the range of variability
for quality specifications, enabling those within the organization to provide an optimal level of
excellence by adhering to the established guidelines.
13.21.2 UPC
The Universal Product Code (UPC) is a barcode symbology (i.e., a specific type of barcode)
that is used for scanning of trade items at the point of sale, per GS1 specifications. The most
common form, UPC-A, consists of 12 numerical digits, which are uniquely assigned to each
trade item. -Wikipedia.
13.22 V
13.22.1 VPN
A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network, such as the
Internet. It enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their
computing devices were directly connected to the private network, and thus are benefiting from
the functionality, security and management policies of the private network. -Wikipedia
13.23 W
13.24 X
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13.24.1 XBarS chart

In statistical quality control, the x bar and s chart is a type of control chart used to monitor
variables data when samples are collected at regular intervals from a business or industrial
process. An Xbar-S chart plots the process mean (Xbar chart) and process standard deviation
(S chart) over time for variables data in subgroups. -Wikipedia.
13.25 Y
13.26 Z
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1 Welcome to MES space 12

2.1 Knowledge Base Articles 14

2.2 User Manuals 14

2.3 Using the Search Function 14

3.1 OEE Downtime 16

3.2 Track and Trace 16

3.5 Instrument Interface 17

3.6 Web Services 17

4.1 New to MES? 18

4.2 Basics in MES 18

4.3 A Simple Workflow in MES 18

4.4 Sepasoft Resources 18

5.1 Installing the MES Modules 21

5.3 MES Module Settings 25

5.4 Installing the Production Simulator 29

5.5 Installing the MES Sample Projects 34

5.6 Licensing and Activation 38

6 MES Product Suite Overview 41

6.1 What Is Ignition? 42

6.2 Benefits of Ignition / MES Architecture 42

6.3 Ignition Key Points 43

6.4 Sepasoft Key Points 43

6.5 What is MES? 44

6.6 Understanding MES Architectures 47

6.7 ISA-95 Overview 50

6.8 Production Operations Management 60

6.9 Maintenance Operations Management 83

6.10 Quality Operations Management 83

6.11 Inventory Operations Management 84

7 Production Model Overview 84

7.1 What Is The Production Model? 85

7.2 Configuring the Production Model 87

7.3 Production Item General Settings 90

7.4 OPC Production Tags 90

7.5 Enterprise Settings 92

7.6 Site Settings 94

7.7 Area Settings 95

7.8 Line Settings 96

7.9 Cell Group Settings 133

7.10 Cell Settings 170

7.11 Location Settings 206

7.12 Storage Zone Settings 209

7.13 Storage Unit Settings 211

7.14 Additional Factors 213

7.15 MES Counters 216

7.16 Downtime Detection Mode 222

7.17 OEE Downtime 2.0 Tab 224

7.18 Parameterized Tag Paths 250

7.19 Live Analysis 250

7.20 Analysis Data Points and Settings 269

7.21 Tag Collector Types 284

7.22 Exporting the Production Model 288

8 MES Modules 291

8.1 OEE 2.0 Module 292

8.2 Track & Trace 406

8.3 SPC 440

8.4 Recipe Management 516

8.5 Instrument Interface 604

8.6 Web Services 622

8.7 Barcode Scanner 637

8.8 MES Enterprise 652

8.9 Production Simulator 652