In Autodesk Fusion Operations, it is possible to import multiple machines simultaneously, which significantly saves time.
To learn how to create a machine manually, please click here.
To import several machines into the system, follow these steps:
1. Open the "Machines" (1) Panel, then select the drop-down (2) next to "Add Machine" and click "Import Machines" (3)
2. Download the template by clicking on the ‘Excel’ link, and you will get the import template named “Import-Machines".
3. Open the downloaded template and fill out the machine import template file as shown in the example below.
The template will have 14 columns, but only the first 2 are mandatory. Below is an explanation of all possible fields:
Machine Code (Column A)- Code to identify this machine in the system.
Machine Name (B) - Name of the machine.
Options (C) - You can define the machine settings with the import. Check the Machines article to know what these options do.
au=Automatic,
cc=Production can not be closed by other workers,
pp=Parallel production,
tc=Total cycles input,
u=Use machine counter as quantity measure.
Reason Codes (D) - Downtime reason codes for this machine.
Shift (E) - Shift for this machine.
Components (F) - Components of the machine.
Section (G) - Section where this machine operates.
Parameters (H) - Parameters for this machine.
Standard Labor Cost/hour (I) - Hourly cost to operate this machine.
Spare parts (J) - Spare parts used for maintenance of this machine.
Vendor (K) - Vendor of the machine.
Model (L) - Model of the machine.
Notes (M) - Notes you want to have on this machine's page.
Site (N) - Site of the machine
4. Choose the Excel file to import (1) and click on ‘Start to send’ (2).
5. Take a look at the result to spot errors on the import. You can rework your Excel and try again, or ignore the error lines by unchecking the line. When you’re sure about the data entered, tap “Confirm”.
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