The Kiln Charges in Traece™ is your central hub for managing and tracking kiln operations. It allows you to view and manage active, pending, and completed kiln charges, as well as filter and select materials for each charge. Here's how you can navigate and utilize the dashboard for optimal efficiency.
Notes Section
The Notes section helps you keep track of important details related to your kiln charges.
Add a New Note:
Click on Add New Note, type a description of your note, and then click Add Note to save.
Edit a Note:
Click on the pencil icon next to the note, make the necessary changes, and click anywhere on the screen to save your edits.
Complete or Delete a Note:
Once the note is completed, click the green checkmark to mark it as done.
If the note is not completed or needs to be removed, click the red X to delete it.
Note: Completed notes can be accessed at the bottom by clicking on Completed Notes.
Sort Notes:
You can sort the list of notes by Created Date or Done Date using the Sort List By dropdown.
Charges Column
All kiln charges are displayed in this column under three tabs: Pending, Active, and Completed. These tabs represent the current stage of the charge.
Pending:
Charges in this tab have a Pending status.
Active:
Charges in this tab can have the following statuses:
Loading
Drying
Stopped
Completed:
Charges in this tab have a Completed status.
Each kiln charge displays the following information:
Kiln Charge Number and Kiln Name: Identifies the kiln and charge.
Charge Status: Displays the current status (Pending, Loading, Drying, Stopped, or Completed).
Start Date and End Date: The period when the kiln charge is active.
Number of Items: The number of materials associated with the kiln charge.
Total BF: The total board feet (BF) for the materials in the charge.
Material Selection Panel
The Material Selection panel on the right side of the dashboard allows you to filter and select materials based on various parameters, including:
Material Type: Slabs, Boards & Beams, Packs, or Industrial Packs.
Species
Thickness
Date Milled
Min/Max Length
Status
Assigned Code
This filtering system makes it easy to find the exact materials needed for your kiln charges.
Material Selection Card
Each material is displayed in a card format with the following information:
Inventory Number - Species: The unique identifier for the material and its species.
Date Milled: When the material was processed.
Location: Where the material is currently located.
Status: The status of the material (e.g., Air Drying, Ready to Sell).
Images: A preview of any associated images.
Size: Dimensions of the material.
Total BF: The total board feet for the item.
Thickness: Thickness of the material.
Note: Clicking on the Inventory Number - Species will provide more detailed information about the item, helping you manage materials with precision.
The Kiln Charges Dashboard in Traece™ allows you to efficiently manage your kiln operations by keeping track of active, pending, and completed charges, while also offering an intuitive way to filter and select materials for your kiln. Whether it's adding and editing notes, tracking charges, or managing material selection, this dashboard is your go-to tool for streamlining your kiln workflow.
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