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๐Ÿ›  Work Order Screen

Written by Alex Merkin

The Work Order screen is your central hub for tracking everything related to a specific production or assembly task. Whether you're managing a few units or overseeing a full production run, this screen gives you a detailed view of whatโ€™s happening โ€” and whatโ€™s next.

Letโ€™s break it down.


๐Ÿ”น Header Area

Right at the top, youโ€™ll find key info about the work order:

  • Work Order Name & ID โ€“ The unique identifier for this job.

  • Project / Customer Name โ€“ Shows which customer or internal project this work order belongs to.

  • Revision โ€“ The current version of the work order.

  • Status โ€“ Where the work order stands (e.g., New, In Progress, Finished).

  • Priority โ€“ How urgent the job is (Normal, High, etc.).

  • Assigned User โ€“ The person or team currently responsible.

  • Linked Workflow โ€“ Displays which workflow or SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) is connected.


๐Ÿ“ฆ Units & Sessions Table

This section shows all the units or devices included in the work order.

Each row represents a single unit or session and includes:

  • Session Name โ€“ A name or identifier for the unit/session.

  • Serial Number โ€“ A unique code if available.

  • Status โ€“ The current progress status (e.g., New, In Progress, Finished).

  • Station โ€“ Where the unit currently is in the production process.

  • Quantity โ€“ Number of items in that session.

  • Active Users โ€“ Who's currently working on it.

  • Actions โ€“ Quick access to view or interact with that unit.

๐Ÿง  Think of this table as your real-time dashboard for every unit in this work order.


๐Ÿ“‹ Parts & Materials

This is where you can see whatโ€™s needed to complete the job.

For each part required:

  • P/N โ€“ Part Number (internal code)

  • Description โ€“ Name of the part

  • Unit โ€“ How itโ€™s measured (e.g., Each, Litre)

  • Required Quantity โ€“ Total amount needed for this order

This section is great for double-checking that everything's in place before production kicks off.


๐Ÿ“ˆ Change Log

Every status update or key field change is logged here for visibility and traceability.

Each entry includes:

  • User โ€“ Who made the change

  • Old Value / New Value

  • Field Name โ€“ What was changed

  • Date & Time โ€“ When the change happened

๐Ÿงพ This is your go-to place if you need an audit trail.


โฑ Timing Section

Helpful metrics to understand timing and efficiency:

  • Created At โ€“ When the work order was first made

  • Released At โ€“ When it was officially started

  • Start & End โ€“ Actual execution timestamps

  • Cycle Time โ€“ Total elapsed time from start to finish

  • Net Time โ€“ The actual hands-on time spent


๐Ÿงฉ Custom Fields

Depending on your setup, you might also see extra fields like:

  • Order Number

  • Estimated Price

  • Station Code

  • Product Revision

  • Any other custom info relevant to your operation

These fields are flexible and customizable based on your processes.


๐ŸŽ› Icons & Buttons

Throughout the screen, you'll notice helpful action buttons and icons:

  • ๐Ÿ–จ Print โ€“ Generate a printable version

  • ๐Ÿ”— Linked Workflow โ€“ View the related workflow

  • ๐Ÿ“œ Change Log โ€“ View the full status history

  • โฌ…๏ธ Back/Exit โ€“ Return to the main dashboard


โœ… Thatโ€™s the Work Order Screen!

This screen is designed to give you everything you need to track, understand, and manage a work order at a glance. It brings together part details, unit progress, user accountability, and timing โ€” all in one place.

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