❓ FAQs for the WorkStations Section

Below are clear answers to the most important questions customers ask when setting up and managing WorkStations in Fabritec.

1️⃣ What is the purpose of creating WorkStations in Fabritec?

WorkStations represent the actual machines or work areas in your factory.
They allow Fabritec to:

Track production progress accurately

Assign the correct operators

Calculate capacity/hour

Connect items to real production steps
Without WorkStations, production cannot be mapped to real factory resources.

2️⃣ How should I choose between MachineDriven, LaborDriven, and MachineAndLaborDriven?

Choose the type based on how the station operates:

MachineDriven → Output mainly depends on machine speed (e.g., CNC cutting).

LaborDriven → Fully manual tasks (e.g., manual painting, grinding).

MachineAndLaborDriven → Requires both machine and operator (e.g., welding with machine + labour).
This affects capacity planning and utilization reports.

3️⃣ What does Stream Type (Single vs Continuous) actually impact?

Stream Type defines how the workstation processes items:

Single → One item at a time (Cutting, Drilling, Welding).

Continuous → Items move continuously (Painting line, Conveyor systems).
This influences how production speed and capacity are calculated.

4️⃣ How do I determine the correct Capacity Type (weight, length, quantity, etc.)?

Select the unit that reflects how the workstation produces output:

Cutting machines → Length/hr

Welding stations → Weight/hr

Punching/Drilling → Quantity/hr

Coating/Galvanizing → Area/hr
Choosing the right type ensures accurate planning and reports.

5️⃣ What happens if I enter the wrong capacity per hour?

Incorrect capacity affects:

Planning forecasts

Workload balancing

Dashboard productivity charts

Shop load calculations
It’s important to enter realistic values or adjust them as operations change.

6️⃣ Can a workstation be linked to more than one production stage?

Each workstation has one default stage, but it can appear in multiple routes or be used for several operations depending on setup.
However, assigning a clear default stage helps avoid confusion.

7️⃣ What is the difference between the workstation “Code” and “Name”?

Code → A unique numeric/short identifier (e.g., 11, 41).

Name → A descriptive label (e.g., CNC Plasma Cutting Machine).
Codes help scanning and quick filtering, while names help operators identify equipment easily.

8️⃣ Can I delete a workstation that was already used in a route or production?

No.
Fabritec prevents deleting workstations that are linked to:

Active Routes

Production logs

Items already processed
This protects data integrity.
You must unlink or replace it before deletion.

9️⃣ How do WorkStations connect with Labours and Routes?

WorkStations are linked to:

Routes → WorkStations execute production stages.

Labours → Workers are assigned to stations they can operate.

Stages → Each station has a default stage defining its purpose.
Together, they form the full production workflow.

🔟 Can operators update production progress directly from a workstation?

Yes.
Operators assigned to a workstation can update item progress if they have permission for that stage.
The system records:

Time of update

Operator name

Stage completed

Workstation used

11️⃣ What does the WorkStation “Status” (Running / Offline) mean?

Status indicates machine availability:

Running → Actively in service

Offline → Under maintenance, stopped, or not operational
Offline stations do not block updates but help identify operational bottlenecks.

12️⃣ Do I need to create a workstation for every machine in the factory?

It depends on your tracking requirements.
You should create workstations for the machines or stations you want to:

Track output

Assign operators

Include in routes

Analyze in reports
Optional machines can be omitted.

13️⃣ Can I edit a workstation later if our workflow changes?

Yes.
You can safely update:

Name

Code

Capacity/hr

Stream Type

Default Stage
Edits apply immediately, but may affect planning and reports, so review changes carefully.

14️⃣ How does workstation data appear in dashboards and reports?

WorkStation performance is used in:

Shop Load

Stage Productivity

Labour Productivity (when integrated with labour roles)

Daily/Monthly productivity charts
Accurate WorkStation setup = accurate reporting.

Yes.
Multiple stations may perform the same type of work (e.g., several welding stations).
This helps distribute workload and improves planning efficiency.

FAQs for the WorkStations

❓ FAQs for the WorkStations Section#

1️⃣ What is the purpose of creating WorkStations in Fabritec?#

2️⃣ How should I choose between MachineDriven, LaborDriven, and MachineAndLaborDriven?#

3️⃣ What does Stream Type (Single vs Continuous) actually impact?#

4️⃣ How do I determine the correct Capacity Type (weight, length, quantity, etc.)?#

5️⃣ What happens if I enter the wrong capacity per hour?#

6️⃣ Can a workstation be linked to more than one production stage?#

7️⃣ What is the difference between the workstation “Code” and “Name”?#

8️⃣ Can I delete a workstation that was already used in a route or production?#

9️⃣ How do WorkStations connect with Labours and Routes?#

🔟 Can operators update production progress directly from a workstation?#

11️⃣ What does the WorkStation “Status” (Running / Offline) mean?#

12️⃣ Do I need to create a workstation for every machine in the factory?#

13️⃣ Can I edit a workstation later if our workflow changes?#

14️⃣ How does workstation data appear in dashboards and reports?#

15️⃣ Can two workstations share the same default production stage?#