FAQs for the Phases Explorer

1️⃣ What is the purpose of Phases Explorer?

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

Import and validate BOM items

Attach drawings

Manage revision files (Revisions)

Review changes and validate revisions before approval

Approve revisions for production

Generate BOM reports

All downstream modules — Routing, Production, QC, Tracking, and Shipping — depend directly on the data approved inside Phases Explorer.

Note: The Approval Validation and View Changes actions appear only from Revision 1 and above.
They do not appear in Revision 0, as there is no previous revision to compare or validate against.

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

Tab	Purpose
Revisions	Create, review, validate, and approve revisions. Contains raw imported data and revision history.
Final Items	Shows only the approved items that are officially released to 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 and traceability.
To make any changes, you must create a new revision.

Starting from Revision 1, reviewers can clearly see what changed using View Changes before approving.

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 released to production and used by Routing, QC, and Tracking.

When multiple revisions exist, Fabritec allows reviewers to:

Compare changes between revisions

Validate new revisions against the current production state

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 custom schema once and reuse it later.

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

Fabritec compares the imported file with the previous revision (starting from Revision 1):

New → Items added for the first time

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

Deleted → Items removed compared to the previous revision

These classifications are also used inside View Changes to clearly explain engineering modifications.

7️⃣ Do I need to upload drawings for every item?

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

Production clarity

QC reference

Traceability

Documentation

Many factories consider drawings mandatory before fabrication.

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

Common reasons include:

File names do not match item marks

Drawings were not uploaded yet

Different naming conventions

This can be resolved 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 related to the revision.
Typical files 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 — such as Planning Manager, Technical Office Lead, or Engineering Reviewer — can:

Run Approval Validation

Review View Changes

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 are activated

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 linked production or QC data

It is not connected to active routes

Approved revisions cannot be deleted to preserve traceability.

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

Because the revision is still in Add Items or Under Review 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 allows you to export a clean, formatted PDF or Excel containing:

Item list

Lengths, weights, and quantities

Material, profile, and paint information

Totals

Ideal 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 or connected components

They help maintain accurate weight calculations, QC inspections, and detailed production tracking.

FAQs for the Phases Explorer

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?#