Assign

Overview

SuiteFactory supports a concept of files being assigned to a Resource Collection which is a very flexible object. The Resource Collection can also have machine tools and Packets assigned. One of the properties of the Resource Collection is any machine tool assigned to it can access any files assigned to it. 

This section details how to assign N/C Files to "Resource Collections" for managing and providing access control.  See the details below.

Manage DNC Files (Assigned Items-Change View)

Generally you need to set the correct "View" for assigning files to "Resource Collections". Click on the "Change View" button and the following Window is displayed.

Change DNC Files View Mode Window

Select the "Unassigned Files->Resource Collections and Machines" options is the second grouping or you could select the "Not Assigned" radio button in the third grouping. We will chose the second grouping for this. 

Click the "OK" button and the following window will be displayed.

Manage DNC Files (Unassigned Items-Assign)

All of the files displayed have not been assigned to any or all of the "Resource Collections".  In other words if any of the files have not been assigned to any "Resource Collection" it will be displayed in the above list.

Any file that has been assigned to all of the "Resource Collections" will not be displayed.  This is almost never the case!

You will notice that the "Assign" Icon is grayed out.  The reason for this is you can not assign files to a machine tool but only to a "Resource Collection".  Click on the plus sign next to the machine tool you have selected and highlight the "Resource Collection" you want to assign the selected file to and the following Window is displayed.

Manage DNC Files (Unassigned Items-Assign)

By clicking on the "Assign" Icon this file will be assigned to this "Resource Collections".