❓ FAQs for the Phases Explorer Section

Below are clear, complete answers to the most common questions customers ask when using Phases Explorer, one of the most critical engineering and production modules in Fabritec.

1️⃣ What is the purpose of Phases Explorer?

Phases Explorer is the central workspace where all production data for a phase is prepared before manufacturing begins.
It allows you to:

Import and validate BOM items

Attach drawings

Manage revision files

Approve revisions for production

Generate BOM reports

All downstream modules — Routing, Production, QC, Tracking, and Shipping — depend on the data finalized in Phases Explorer.

2️⃣ What is the difference between Revisions, Final Items, and Sub Items tabs?

Tab	Purpose
Revisions	Create, review, and approve revisions. Contains raw imported data.
Final Items	Shows only the approved items that will be used for production.
Sub Items	Displays components of assemblies (e.g., built-up beams, trusses).

Items appear in Final Items only after the revision is Approved.

3️⃣ Can I edit a revision after it is approved?

No.
Once a revision is Approved, it becomes locked to ensure data integrity.
To make changes, you must create a new revision.

4️⃣ What happens to previous revisions when a new one is approved?

Older revisions remain visible for history and traceability.
Only the latest approved revision is sent to production and used by Routing, QC, and Tracking.

5️⃣ How do I import items correctly from Excel or CSV?

You should:

Choose a matching schema (column mapping).

Upload your file.

Review detected items.

Fix any validation errors before saving.

If your file has a different format, create a new custom schema once and reuse it.

6️⃣ What does “New / Updated / Deleted” mean after importing items?

Fabritec compares your imported file with previous revisions:

New → Items added for the first time

Updated → Same mark but modified properties (length, weight, etc.)

Deleted → Items removed compared to the previous revision

This helps track engineering changes clearly.

7️⃣ Do I need to upload drawings for every item?

While production can begin without drawings, it is highly recommended to upload or link drawings for:

Production clarity

QC reference

Tracking

Documentation

Many factories consider drawings mandatory for fabrication.

8️⃣ Why are some items showing “No Matching Found” in the Drawings step?

Common reasons:

File names do not match item marks

Drawings were not uploaded yet

Different naming conventions

Fix by renaming files or manually linking the correct drawing.

9️⃣ What is the purpose of the “Add Files” step, and what should I upload?

This step organizes all supporting documents for the revision.
Typical file types include:

PDF drawings

DWG / DXF files

Calculation sheets

QC documents

Technical specifications

It acts as a document vault for each revision.

🔟 Who can approve or reject a revision?

Only users with the appropriate permissions (often Planning Manager, Technical Office Lead, or Engineering Reviewer) can approve or reject revisions.

11️⃣ What happens after a revision is Approved?

Once approved:

Items move into Final Items

Routes become applicable

Production and QC can start

Tracking timelines activate

BOM reports become final

Approval is the gateway to production.

12️⃣ Can I delete a revision? What are the conditions?

A revision can be deleted only if:

It is not approved

It has no dependent production/QC data

It is not linked to active routes

Approved revisions cannot be deleted for traceability reasons.

13️⃣ Why don’t my imported items appear under Final Items?

Because the revision is still in Add Items, Under Review, or In Progress status.
Items appear in Final Items only after approval.

14️⃣ Can I download or print a BOM directly from Phases Explorer?

Yes.
The BOM Report button exports a clean, formatted PDF or Excel containing:

Item list

Lengths, weights, quantities

Material, profile, and paint info

Totals

Perfect for procurement, production planning, and technical reviews.

15️⃣ How do Sub Items work and when should I use them?

Sub Items represent components within an assembly, such as:

Webs and flanges of built-up beams

Members inside a truss

Bolted components

They help maintain accurate weight calculations, QC checks, and production tracking at a granular level.

FAQs for the Phases Explorer

❓ FAQs for the Phases Explorer Section#

1️⃣ What is the purpose of Phases Explorer?#

2️⃣ What is the difference between Revisions, Final Items, and Sub Items tabs?#

3️⃣ Can I edit a revision after it is approved?#

4️⃣ What happens to previous revisions when a new one is approved?#

5️⃣ How do I import items correctly from Excel or CSV?#

6️⃣ What does “New / Updated / Deleted” mean after importing items?#

7️⃣ Do I need to upload drawings for every item?#

8️⃣ Why are some items showing “No Matching Found” in the Drawings step?#

9️⃣ What is the purpose of the “Add Files” step, and what should I upload?#

🔟 Who can approve or reject a revision?#

11️⃣ What happens after a revision is Approved?#

12️⃣ Can I delete a revision? What are the conditions?#

13️⃣ Why don’t my imported items appear under Final Items?#

14️⃣ Can I download or print a BOM directly from Phases Explorer?#

15️⃣ How do Sub Items work and when should I use them?#