<alert> Element
This element defines an alert that can be displayed at a workstation.
Parent Elements
Attributes
| Name | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| message | string | The message to be displayed when the alert condition has been met. | Yes |
| buyoffName | string | When condition is set to BuyoffNotSet, the buyoff name. |
When condition is BuyoffNotSet |
| condition | string | The condition that specifies when to display the alert (see the table below for possible values). If this is not specified, then the alert will always be displayed. | No (defaults to None) |
Child Elements
| Name | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| authorization | Defines the authorization for acknowledging the alert. If this is not defined, any worker can acknowledge the alert. Only the Acknowledge permission type is applicable. |
No |
Remarks
An alert is displayed at a workstation when a unit is scanned and a specified condition exists. The following conditions are supported:
| Condition | Description |
|---|---|
None |
Always display the alert. |
BuyoffNotSet |
The specified buyoff is not set for the unit. |
UnitIsProduced |
The unit is in a state that is considered produced. |
UnitScannedBefore |
The unit has been scanned before, at any workstation. |
UnitScannedBeforeSameStationType |
The unit has been scanned at a station of this type before. |
If more than one alert has conditions that have been met, then all of the alerts are displayed, one after another (i.e., each must be acknowledged separately).
On manned workstations, alert messages are displayed as pop-up messages (i.e., in a message box). On automated workstations, alert messages are displayed as alarms.