Creating a Tool or Component

The type selected when creating a tool or component decides whether a tool or component is created. Once created, the type can no longer be changed.

A tool or a component can only be created if a type has been created.
Creating Type

Prerequisite

Procedure

  1. Call up the Tool management > Tool control > Tools & components tab.
  2. Create a tool or component with add_border.

    Several tools or components can be created at once.
    Importing Tools or Components

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    If auto-naming is enabled, the name cannot be changed.
    Settings

  3. Enter the Name.
  4. Enter the Serial number and Comment.
  5. Enter SAP Equipment ID.

    If a tool type is selected, the Facilities field also appears. The Facilities field can be used to assign the tool to a facility. If a facility is selected, the created tool can only be set up in devices of this facility. The facility can be changed in the Tool Management > Tool Management > Tools & Components — General tab
    Tool control: Tools and Components Tab – General

  6. To select a Type, enter the type name in full or in part and select the type from the drop-down list.
  7. Select Area.
  8. Create a tool or component with Create.

The tool or component is displayed on the tabs Tool information > Tools & components and Tool control > Tools & components.