How to Manage Machines in Predator PDM

How to Manage Machines in Predator PDM

Overview

Managing machines in Predator PDM is handled just like any other component in Predator PDM. Since machines are used in a majority of vaults, here are some steps to add and edit. 

Requirements

  1. Predator PDM
  2. Predator PDM User Account with the Following Permissions
    1. New Machine & Edit Machine
    2. New Group & Edit Group
    3. New Location & Edit Location
    4. New Department & Edit Department

Add a Machine

Adding a machine here does not mean you will be able to send/receive programs. Steps must be taken in Predator DNC to allow communication. Please contact SFA for assistance.
  1. Log into Predator PDM
  2. If currently in the Vault Viewer, go to File > Close or click the small X in the upper right corner to close it
  3. Go to File > New Component > Machine...
  4. Select Department, Location, and Group
    5. Clicking the ellipses menu to the right of each will allow you to create new department, location, and group components
  5. Enter a Machine Number
  6. The remaining fields are optional
  7. When applicable, click either Manufacturing or Quality to select applicable requirements
  8. Click Next, then Finish
  9. When prompted, you can either click Yes to create another Machine or click No

Edit a Machine

  1. Log into Predator PDM
  2. Go to Edit > Component > Machine...
  3. Use the drop downs to select an existing machine; click Next
  4. Make any necessary changes
    5. Any changes made here will apply in other Predator products such as Predator MDC
  5. Click Next, then Finish

Deleting a Machine

Deleting a machine is a much more involved process. Contact SFA for assistance.