When a kiln charge is in Pending status in the Traece™ Field App, you have the flexibility to make changes, add or remove materials, and manage the charge before advancing to the next stage in the kiln drying process. This allows you to ensure all details are correct and that all necessary materials are included before the charge moves to Loading status.
Here’s what you can do when a kiln charge is in Pending status.
Accessing Kiln in the Traece™ Field App
Click on Operations in the Navigation Bar.
Click on Kiln to access the Kiln Workflow view.
Select the kiln charge in Pending status that you want to manage.
Actions Available for a Pending Kiln Charge
Edit the Start Date and End Date:
To edit the dates, click on the Date Field, select the desired date, and click Apply to save the changes.
Add Material:
Click on the scanner button and scan the tag of the material. This will automatically add the material to the charge.
Alternatively, you can enter the material code in the Material Code field and then click on + Add Material.
Note: When material is added to a Pending kiln charge, its status will update to Pending - Kiln.
Remove Material:
Click on the trash bin icon next to the item you want to remove. After clicking the icon, confirm the removal by clicking Yes, Remove.
Note: When material is removed from a Pending Kiln Charge, its status will revert to its original state.
View Material:
Click on the Species - Inventory Number to view detailed information for that item. This will take you to the item view where you can see more details about the material.
Add a Description:
You can add a description for the kiln charge to provide context or details about the charge.
Note: If you edit the dates or update the description, you will need to click on Save Updates to apply the changes.
View Kiln Charge History:
Click on the accordion to expand and view the Kiln Charge History, which will show a detailed log of actions taken during the charge.
Delete the Kiln Charge
To delete the charge:
On the Kiln Charges page, swipe left on the charge and click on the trash bin icon to delete it.
Note: No items should be associated with the charge when deleting it.
Proceed to the Loading Status
Once all materials and details are finalized, and you're ready to move to the next stage:
Click on Start Loading Kiln, then click on Change Status to proceed to the Loading status.
Note: You can have multiple kiln charges in Pending status, but only one charge can progress through the other statuses (e.g., Loading, Drying) at a time.
By managing kiln charges in Pending status, you can ensure that all materials are properly added and accounted for before beginning the drying process. This flexibility allows you to make necessary adjustments while keeping the workflow organized and efficient.
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