Set up Traceability

Traceability is descriptive information about your data, such as:

  • Shift
  • Line or Machine
  • Operator
  • Work Order or Lot
  • Serial Number
  • Raw Material Batch ID
  • Mold ID or Tool ID
  • Line Speed and other process parameters
  • Ambient values such as Temperature, Humidity, and Barometric Pressure
  • ... and so forth — limited only by your imagination

If you haven't already set up your traceability, do this first:

  1. On the navigation menu , expand the Setup  section. Then select Traceability. Or select the Traceability link on the GS home page.
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  1. If your traceability is already in the Traceability list, you can skip to Create Defects.
  • Otherwise, select the Add button to set up one traceability.
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  1. Enter the Name of your traceability.
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  1. Choose which Type of information can be entered for this traceability. 
    1. After you save the new traceability, you cannot change its Type.
    2. If you're not sure, choose Text.
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  2. (optional) To standardize and simplify data entry, you can create a list of valid traceability values like this:
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    2. When you choose a Type like Text, Integer, Decimal, or Currency, a Restrictions panel is displayed.
    3. Here you can type a Preset Value and then press the ENTER key or select the Add  button.
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  1. Select the Save button at the top or bottom of the page to save your new traceability. 
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  2. Repeat these steps to add more traceability — as many as you need. 

What's Next

Step 2: Create Defects