🔄 Routes

Routes define the sequence of Production Stages that an item must go through during manufacturing.
Each route represents a complete workflow for a specific Mark, Category, or type of component.

By creating accurate Routes, you ensure:

A smooth and predictable production workflow

Consistent processing of similar item types

Automatic assignment of WorkStations

Clear tracking from start to finish

Correct durations and capacity planning

Reliable reporting and production analysis

Routes are the backbone of Fabritec’s production workflow.

🔍 What Is a Route?

A Route is a predefined sequence of Production Stages linked to specific WorkStations.
It defines how an item is manufactured — step by step.

For example, a Built-Up Column may follow this route:

Cutting → CNC Plasma Cutting Machine

Welding → MIG/MAG Welding Station

Rolling → Plate Rolling Machine

Painting → Drying Area

Routes help ensure that every item is processed consistently, regardless of who is operating the machine or shift.

📂 Where to Find Routes

Navigate to:

Production Setup → Routes

Here you will see a list of all defined Routes with:

Mark

Name

Category

Operation Type (Manufacture / Stock / Outsourcing)

Track per Unit (true/false)

Route (a visual preview of all stages & workstations)

Actions (Edit / Delete)

You can also:

Export Routes to Excel or PDF

Filter and search based on Marks, Categories, or Operation Type

➕ Add a New Route

Click New Route to open the configuration window.

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Complete the following fields:

1️⃣ Mark (Required)

The item mark this route applies to.

Examples:

CL (Column)

B (Beam)

BM (Built-Up Member)

MC3001 (Machine Component)

This helps Fabritec automatically assign the correct route to BOM items.

2️⃣ Name (Optional)

A descriptive name for the route.

Examples:

Column Manufacturing Route

Hot Rolled Beam Workflow

3️⃣ Category (Required)

Choose the item Category that this route belongs to.

Options include:

Built up

Hot rolled

Trusses

Purlins

Cold Forming

Selecting the correct Category ensures consistency between BOM imports and production logic.

4️⃣ Operation Type (Required)

Defines the purpose of the route:

Operation Type	Description
Manufacture	Full in-factory production workflow
Stock	Items delivered directly from inventory without production
Outsourcing	Items processed partially or fully by subcontractors

5️⃣ Description (Optional)

Write details about the workflow, notes to operators, or special handling requirements.

6️⃣ Track per Unit (Optional toggle)

Enable if you want Fabritec to track each individual piece of this mark separately.

Useful for:

Assemblies with multiple identical items

Items requiring unit-by-unit inspection

High-precision manufacturing

7️⃣ Select from Existing Mark (Optional)

Quickly load an already-created route to reuse its:

Stages

Workstations

Durations

Inspection settings

This saves time and ensures consistency.

🔧 Add Production Stages to the Route

After entering basic information, scroll to the Production Stages section.

You will see the following fields:

Field	Description
Order	Arrange the sequence by dragging items up/down
Stage	Choose the Production Stage (Cutting, Welding, Rolling, etc.)
Require Inspection?	Enable QC check before moving to next stage
Outsourcing?	Mark stage as performed outside the factory
WorkStation	Choose the machine or station responsible
Duration (hh:mm)	Time expected to complete this stage

Example Route Configuration

Order	Stage	WorkStation	Duration
1	Bending	Pipe Bending Machine	01:00
2	Rolling	Plate Rolling Machine	02:00
3	Galvanizing	Galvanizing Bath	02:00
4	Fitting	Select Line	00:40

All settings can be modified easily before saving.

✔️ Saving the Route

Once the stages are defined:

Click Add Route

Your new route will appear in the Routes list and becomes immediately available for:

BOM items in Phase Explorer

Production planning

Shop-floor tracking

📝 Editing or Deleting a Route

In the Actions column:

✏️ Edit → Modify route configuration

🗑️ Delete → Remove the route

⚠️ Routes linked to active Revisions or in-progress production cannot be deleted.

⭐ Best Practices

Create a route for each major item type (Columns, Beams, Trusses...)

Keep stage order accurate for real production flow

Assign realistic durations to improve planning and progress accuracy

Use “Track per Unit” for assemblies requiring individual control

Separate manufacturing vs outsourcing workflows

Reuse existing routes to maintain consistency

Production Stages – Steps used inside Routes

WorkStations – Machines linked to each stage

Categories – Item families that define route applicability

Phase Explorer – Where routes are applied to imported items

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🔄 Routes#

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📂 Where to Find Routes#

➕ Add a New Route#

1️⃣ Mark (Required)#

2️⃣ Name (Optional)#

3️⃣ Category (Required)#

4️⃣ Operation Type (Required)#

5️⃣ Description (Optional)#

6️⃣ Track per Unit (Optional toggle)#

7️⃣ Select from Existing Mark (Optional)#

🔧 Add Production Stages to the Route#

Example Route Configuration#

✔️ Saving the Route#

📝 Editing or Deleting a Route#

⭐ Best Practices#

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