PlantStar Panorama Help

creating process variables

For each machine, PlantStar Panorama lets you define 0, 20, or up to 50 process variables depending on the options purchased.

To create a new process variable:

·Choose the Shop Floor menu on the main Shop Floor Configuration window.  
·Choose the Machine Setup option.  
·Select a machine on the window.  
·Click on the process option button, located on the left hand side of the window. A list of defined process variables displays.  
·Click on the arrow to the right of the variable index field. Select a process variable index that has an empty process variable name field. If none are empty, you cannot add a new process variable.  
·If one is empty, type in your new name for the process variable in the variable name field. Select a source type and complete all source type information.  
·Click on the Update button to save your information.  
·Select the Save Session command under the File menu to send the process variable to the shop floor.