Step Definitions are the EZ-MES Objects that are building blocks for Flow Definitions. A Step Definition represents the action/operation that is performed on the parts that pass through it. A single Step Definition can be reused in multiple Flow Definitions.

AKA: Step Definition are also known as:

• Operations
• Process Segments (ISA 95)

General Information about Step Definitions

The following features can be configured on a Step Definition:

• The Name Value data entries that the operator can fill out. (Can be made dependent on the Part Definitions that goes through the step)
• Constraints for the different Part Definitions that can pass through, they can be configured on the Step Definition Input/Output tab.
• Input-Output Conversion to change the Part Definition of the Part Records that will exit this Step Definition
• General Settings like a checkmark to determine if the processing time has to be recorded.
• Controlled Documents like Work Instructions for the Operator. These instructions will appear on the Travelers

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