The 'Job Runs' page allows you to view and manage the tracking of the MachineMetrics Jobs that have been run on the machines in your environment.

Article Topics

This article includes the following topics:

• Accessing the Job Runs Page
• Job Runs Page Layout and Functions
• Managing Job Runs
  • Creating a New Job Run
  • Editing a Job Run

Accessing the Job Runs Page 

To access the Job Runs report, do the following:

1. Login to MachineMetrics. Once logged in, the Dashboards module will open to the default view of the Current Shift Dashboard.
   
   
   
   
2. Hover over the Reports main menu item. The Reports Subnav will appear in the dropdown menu.
3. Click the Job Runs option as highlighted below.
   
   
   
   
4. The Job Runs report will open as shown in the following section.

Job Runs Page Layout and Functions Back to Topics

The Job Runs page displays the Jobs by name on a timeline associated with each machine indicating the Job(s) each machine is running.

Job Runs Page Layout Back to Topics

The following figure presents the layout of the Job Runs page, with the available functions highlighted. When the MachineMetrics environment is first up and running and no Jobs have been run, the Job Runs table will be completely blank. When the first Job is run on the first machine, that machine's name will display in the column indicated below, along with the Job Run "bar". The Job Run bar displays the Job name and the shifts that the company works as configured in the Company page.

Job Runs Page Functions Back to Topics

The following sections describe the functionality provided in the Job Runs page and highlighted in the above figure.

Date/Time Range 

The date/time fields above the Job Runs timeline allows you to set the date and time range that you want to be the outer limits of the Job run data displayed.

Manage View 

The Day/Week/Month buttons above the Job Runs timeline allow you to set the scope of the timeline view presented. The left and right "arrow" buttons allow you to scroll horizontally through the selected date/time range, and the Today button brings you back to the view that includes the current timeline.

Machines 

This column lists names of the machines associated with the Job Runs. A machine name will not display in this column until at least one Job is run on that machine. If a Job on a machine was run, but the Job Run started and ended before the start date of the current view, that machine name will display with no Job Run bar.

Example: If you are looking at the Job Runs Week view that contains the current time line, and a Job was run on machine CNC 108 that ended two weeks ago, CNC 108 will display in the table without a Job Run bar as shown in the figure below.

In this case, you would need to use the arrow buttons in the Manage View area to locate the Job Run, and may need to expand the Date/Time Range to include the date that the Job was run.

Job Run 

Indicator bar that indicates the start and stop date/time of the Job Run, and displays the Job name and shifts associated with the run. Clicking on the Job Run bar allows you to view and edit the Job Run information. See Managing Job Runs.

Current Timeline 

Indicator of the current day/time. The indicator is progressive and moves with time.

Create New Run

Most Job Runs will be created automatically when operators select to run a Job from the tablet interface (see Jobs article) and not using this button. However, Executive and Manager users can click this button if they need to create a new Job Run to address a Job Run activity mismatch. See Managing Job Runs.

Managing Job Runs 

Operators can make errors in designating their Job runs, such as forgetting to select a Job when they run it on a machine or selecting the wrong Job. These errors can be addressed by a MachineMetrics Executive or Manager user in the 'Job Runs' page by creating a new Job Run or editing an existing one as described in the following sections.

Creating a New Job Run

To create a new Job Run, do the following:

1. Navigate to the MachineMetrics 'Job Runs' page.
2. Click the Create Job Run button at the bottom right of the Job Runs table.
3. In the Job Run dialog, select and enter the appropriate settings for the Job Run. See  Job Run Dialog Settings in this article for the purpose and function of these settings.
   
   
4. Click the Save Changes button to create the new Job Run.

Editing a Job Run 

 To edit an existing Job Run, do the following:

1. Navigate to the MachineMetrics Job Runs page.
2. Click the Job Run bar on the machine you want to change.
3. In the Job Run dialog, select and enter the appropriate settings for the Job Run. See  Job Run Dialog Settings in this article for the purpose and function of these settings.
   
   
4. Click the Save Changes button to apply the changes to the operator run.

Job Run Dialog Settings 

The following sections present the purpose and function of the settings in the Job Run dialog that opens when you create or edit a Job Run. Changes you make to the settings in the Job Run dialog will override the settings in the Job or System pages.

Job 

Pull-down menu containing all Jobs created in the environment. Used to assign the Job that is represented in the Job Run.

View Job Details

Link that opens the Job settings dialog for the Job on which the Job Run is based. Only available when editing an existing Job Run.

Machine

Pull-down menu used to assign the machine for the Job Run. The menu will only list machines that have been assigned to the selected Job in the Job Dispatch section of the Job page.

Start 

Calendar tool used to select the start date and time for the Job Run.

End 

Pull-down menu that can be set to "Never" for Jobs with an unknown end date or to set a specific date and time using the calendar tool.

Shifts

Used to select the company shifts in which the Job runs. The available shifts that display here are configured in the Company page.

Setup Tracking 

Pull-down menu used to select how Job setup activities are tracked. The available options include:

• Start In Production
• Start In Setup
• Start In Setup with Expected Time

See the Jobs article for a description of the function and use of these Setup Tracking settings.

Important Considerations for Setup Tracking in Job Runs

A Job Run cannot have a setup that is still active when the Job Run ends. If you select one of the two Start In Setup settings in a Job Run, be aware of the following:

• If the Job Run is set to end on a date, the Start In Setup must also have an end date and that date must be earlier than end date/time of the Job Run.
• If the Job Run does not have an end date (End=Never), the Start In Setup must still have an end date.

Part Counting

Used to select how MachineMetrics will count parts for the Job Run. The available options include:

• One Part Per Cycle
• Multiple Parts Per Cycle
• Multiple Cycles Per Part

See the Jobs article for a complete description of these Part Counting settings.

Expected/Ideal Job Performance Metrics

As highlighted in the figures above, the metric used in the Job Run for the Expected and Ideal performance thresholds will vary based on a system-wide setting. The possible Expected/Ideal Job Run performance metrics that may display in these fields are:

• Expected/Ideal Part Time
• Expected/Ideal Rate (shown in figures)
• Expected/Ideal Cycle Time

The selection for Cycle Time Entry in the System Settings page is the system-wide setting that controls which of these metrics are used throughout the MachineMetrics environment. This behavior is described in full in the Jobs article section called "Performance Metrics Vary by System Setting".

Delete/Duplicate Buttons

The Delete and Duplicate buttons are only available when you open an existing Job Run for editing. Click the Delete button to remove the Job Run from the Job Runs page. Click the Duplicate button to add a new Job Run to the Job Runs page with the same settings.

Save Changes Button

If you are creating a new Job Run, you must click the Save Changes button to add it to the Job Runs page. If you are editing an existing Job Run, you must click the Save Changes button to apply the changes you made to the active environment.

Cancel Button 

Click the Cancel button to cancel the creation of a new Job Run or to cancel the changes you made to an existing Job Run. Once clicked, the text on the Cancel button will change to Discard Changes? and must be clicked again to both confirm the cancellation and close the Job Run dialog.

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