Create Object Connection

Explanation

Use this activity to create a connection between two equipment objects that are placed in two completely independent parallel structures. Retrieve the first object to be connected, then enter the other object and a connection type.

Prerequisites

• The equipment object must have been entered in IFS/Equipment. 
• A connection type must have been entered in Equipment Basic Data. 

System Effects

As a result of this activity, a connection between two equipment objects is created.

Window

Connected Objects

Related Window Descriptions

Connected Objects

Procedure

1. Open the Functional Object or Serial Object windows. Create a new object (F5) or query for an existing one (F3).
2. Right-click and click Connected Objects. The Connected Objects window opens. The upper part of the window displays information on the first object.
3. Create a new record in the table (F5). The user's default site is displayed in the Connected Site field. Use the List of Values to select another site that the user is connected to if appropriate.
4. In the Connected Object ID field, select the object to be connected. Use the List of Values to to select a suitable value. 
5. In the Connection Type field, select a suitable connection type for the objects.
6. Save the information (F12).