Strap (Package)

The strap record allows the user to add all straps used in the Product Engineering. The strap needs to be recorded only for the Engineering to calculate its consumption and cost. For more information, refer to "Plate Consumption and Cost Calculation in the Engineering.”

The user is required to have enabled the following access options to be able to delete Strap (Package):

EPS > SALES > RECORDS > IQUOTE > ENGINEERING > RAW MATERIAL > STRAP

 

Information on the Strap (Package) Record Window

Go to Sales > Records > iQuote > Engineering > Raw Material > Strap (Package)

Tip: For more information on the buttons in this toolbar refer to “Standard toolbar” in Basic Navigation.

Tip: For more information on adding or editing search features refer to "Searching” in Basic Navigation.

Tip: For more information on how to add other information in columns, refer to "Views" in Basic Navigation.

 

Add Strap (Package)

Tip: To be able to add straps (package), the user must previously record a Package – Strap Specification Characteristic Class. For more information, refer to “Package – Strap.”

 

In the system’s main menu, click Sales > Records > iQuote > Engineering > Raw Material > Straps or enter "Strap" in the Quick Search field.

Click Add. The following screen will open:

Complete the fields as described below:

Field

Description

Raw Material

Name of the strap used in the Product Engineering.

Cost Account

Name of the cost account to which the strap cost shall be allocated for future cost analysis. For more information, refer to "Add Cost Accounts."

Cost sub account

Name of the cost sub account to which the strap cost shall be assigned. The Cost Sub Account belongs to the Cost Account. For more information, refer to "Add Cost Accounts.”

If the appropriate cost sub account is not listed, make sure the selected cost account is correct.

Production Unit

Unit of measurement to be sent as default for the modules of production for requesting materials. This field does not affect the Engineering calculation unit, which is the same as the generic Engineering component type unit.

For more information, refer to "Add Engineering Component Types.”

External Reference

Name used for integrating the strap record with other systems.

Active

Indicates if the strap will be available for use in the Engineering.

Plant

Plant which indicates a material can only be used for Production Groups in the same plant, once it is linked to this material. Once the plant is selected and the raw material saved, it will no longer be allowed to unlink the plant linked to it, therefore, it is recommended to set this configuration with caution.

This field only appears if the “Separate raw materials by plant” is enabled in Sales > Records > iQuote > Commercial > Estimate General Setup

Width

Strap width. This field is informational only and will not be considered in the Engineering calculations.

Thickness

Strap thickness. This field is informational only and will not be considered in the Engineering calculations.

Weight

Strap weight. This field is informational only and will not be considered in the Engineering calculations.

Strap Type

Strap type that can be linked to a raw material in order to allow this raw material to be selected by the Engineering, whenever it is selected in the Product Specification. The strap type must be recorded previously.

For more information, refer to "Specification Characteristic Type.”.

 

When finished, click Save.

 

Edit Strap (Package)

In the system’s main menu, click Sales > Records > iQuote > Engineering > Raw Material > Strap (Package) or enter "strap" in the Quick Search field.

Click the appropriate strap to select it.

Click Edit.

Edit as needed. For more information on the buttons and fields on this screen, refer to “Add Strap (Package).”

When finished, click Save.

 

Delete Strap (Package)

In the system’s main menu, click Sales > Records > iQuote > Engineering > Raw Material > Strap (Package) or enter "Strap (Package)" in the Quick Search field.

Click the appropriate Wire Stitch to select it.

Click Delete.

Click Yes to confirm the action.

Tip: If the selected item is being used, the system displays a message that it can not be deleted.

 

Strap Cost and Consumption Calculation in the Engineering

Record the strap in the Strap (Package) record. For more information, refer to "Add Strap (Package).”

Check if the Component Class 1012 – Strap (Package) exists in the Engineering Component Types record. For more information, refer to the "Add Engineering Component Types.”

In production groups, link the Component Class 1012 – Strap (Package) to the 1023 – Strap Assembly inputs. For more information, refer to "Setting functionality 1023 – Strap.”

Enter the die cutting blade cost in the raw material cost record. For more information, refer to "Add Raw Material Costs.” The strap (package) consumption calculation and costs are displayed in the Engineering.