Watch Tower Filters

        Watch Tower Filters


        Article summary

        Visible information can be filtered and reported on easily by using the many filter options on the Watch Tower. Once created, filters can be saved for easy use later on. Production or Inventory Reports run against active filters.

        Part Number & Part Number Group Filters

        • Use this filter to see only specific Part Numbers or Part Number Groups

        Work Order Filters

        Recieved Order Filters

        Customer Filters

        • Use this filter to see only specific Customers are people or companies that purchases products or services from your company
          • They can place many Recieved orders, so we have a special filter for everything they purchase from the plant

        Process Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers that are undergoing specific Processes

        Treatment & Treatment Group Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers receiving specific Treatments or Treatment Groups

        Label Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers that have a been given a specific Labels

        Product Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers that are being categorized under a specific Products

        Quote Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers that are on a specific Quote

        Location Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers that are at a specific Location

        Inventory Item & Inventory Type Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers being treated with a specific Inventory Item or Inventory Type

        Station Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers at a specific Station

        Received Batch Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers that are part of a specific batch

        Packing Slip Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers that are on a specific Packing Slip
          • Packing Slips are the receipts that are included with every shipment

        Invoice Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers that are on a specific Invoice

        Process Node Filters

        • Use this filter to see only Part Numbers that are at, or between, specific Process Nodes. This is useful for tracking parts at certain steps, or seeing how many parts are actively being worked on in specific areas of your plant.

        To enable Process Node Filters by Individual Nodes:

        • Click on the "Filter Process Nodes" button
        • Toggle on "Individually" next to the "Select Nodes" option
        • Select a process to choose nodes
          • If nodes are shared, nodes form more than one process may be included
          • Check the "Filter by Process [process name]?" checkbox to select only nodes from the shown process; leave the box blank to select shared nodes from multiple processes

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        To enable Process Node Filters by Start / End:

        • Click on the "Filter Process Nodes" button

        • Toggle on "Start / End" next to the "Select Nodes" option

          • Select a single process and set the "Start" and "End" nodes to capture parts in production on for single process
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        • Select "Start" and "End" nodes by type to capture ALL nodes between those node types on ALL processes; the example below shows a filter for all parts that have been received and have not yet been shipped

          • Check the "Filter By Process [proces name]?" checkbox to select only the shown process; leave the box blank to select all processes

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        Deadline Filters

        • Use the "Before Deadline" filter to see only Part Numbers that have not yet exceeded their deadline
        • Use the "After Deadline" filter to see only Part Numbers that have exceeded their deadline
        • Only one deadline filter may be active at a time

        Invoiced / Not Invoiced Filters

        • Use the "Not Invoiced" filter to see only Part Numbers that have not yet been invoiced
        • Use the "Invoiced" filter to see only active Part Numbers that have been invoiced
        • Only one "Invoiced" or "Not Invoiced" filter may be active at a time

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