Connect consists of modules that are available via the menu. They are divided into intuitive sections. The sections and module names adhere to the MESA model.


MONITORING


ModuleDescription
Plant view

Machine overview with real time machine events for connected machines (start/stop events, ...).

Event board

Get a date based overview of passed and current machine state.

Trends & reportsView detailed reports based on machine events.


SCHEDULING


ModuleDescription
Planning board

View and change the planned date on which you schedules will be woven on the machines.

Production orders

Create weave schedules for your machine.

Definitions

Create technical components.

Designs

Design library, launch WeaveLink, launch TuftLink. (carpet/velvet)

Sales

Manage customers, articles and orders.


RESOURCES


ModuleDescription
Documents & training

Machine manuals and training movies. (carpet/velvet)

EquipmentDefinition of e.g. Tools, Buggies.



Tree structure

Modules are organized in a tree structure. Branches have the / button. Modules don't have such button.


To use this tree structure:

  • Click  to expand a branch.
  • Click  to collapse a branch.


To open a module, click its name.


If a branch only contains one module, the standard branch name will be replaced by the name of that module, except for Production orders. Example:



Opening a module

You can open a module in three ways:

  • To open a module in the same tab, click it in the menu.
  • To open a module in a new tab, press and hold CTRL and click the module in the menu.
  • To open a module in a new window, press and hold SHIFT and click the module in the menu.


Breadcrumbs

The 'breadcrumb bar' on top shows the location of the page that you have opened in the menu tree structure.

Example:


If a branch only contains one module, and got the name of that module (see the above example), the breadcrumb will still show the original branch. Example:



If an item is edited or created, the breadcrumb bar shows the name of the item. You can click the module name to return, i.e. to cancel the edit/create. Example:



In some cases, lower branches can be selected. Example:



Menu operation

  • To hide the menu, click .
  • To open a module, hover in the top left corner and click the respective menu-item.
  • To keep the menu visible, hover and click .
  • To resize the menu width to fit your needs, hover the menu border until you see the resize icon. Then drag to change the width.


Favorites

Any item without a submenu can be marked as a favorite, enabling quick access without navigating through the entire menu. Hover a menu-item and click the star.



The menu-item then appears in the Favorites section.