Preparing Production on a Production Line

Starting to print labels on a production line.

Before you begin

  • You are assigned to a user group that at least has the permission Manual loading production data and the permission to manage the selected production line.
  • You have imported or created master data.
  • You have imported the label layouts that you want to use.
  • You have created a production line.
  • In the production line, you have defined at least one coding scenario.

About this task

One way to start printing labels is that you assign a product or production order to a production line.

Note: You can also start production by creating a coding scenario and using information from a scanner to start printing labels.

Procedure

  1. In the side bar, click Production.
    The view Production opens.
  2. In the list, locate the product or production order for which you want to print labels.
  3. Drag and drop the product or production order into an empty production line.
  4. Optional: If you are using a label layout with modifiable fields, enter content that should be printed on each field.

Results

You have started production on a production line.

What to do next

  • Create a new production line.
  • Import master data.
  • Stop production on a production line.