Creating Flow Sheet Items
Flow Sheet items can be created in SOAPware.
Creating a New Flow Sheet Item
To create a new flow sheet item:
- Click Tools > Flow Sheet Items
- Click the Add Item button (or Press Ctrl + Alt + N).
There are four types of flow sheet items that can be created. They are Numeric, Pick List, Start/Stop, and Text. The following are instructions for creating an item of each type.
Creating a Numeric Flow Sheet Item
Give the new Numeric item a name and a short description. Then, using the Units drop down box, choose a unit of measurement for the item.
When this new item has been finished, Click OK. The new item will be added to the list of available Flow Sheet Items.
Creating a Pick List Flow Sheet Item
Give the new Pick List item a name and a short description. Then, type in the desired choices; entering one per line.
When this has been completed, Click OK. The new item will be added to the list of available Flow Sheet Items.
Creating a Start/Stop Flow Sheet Item
Give the new Start/Stop item a name and a short description.
When completed, Click OK. The new item will be added to the list of available Flow Sheet Items.
Creating a Text Field Flow Sheet Item
Give the new Text Field item a name and a short description. When completed, Click OK. The new item will be added to the list of available Flow Sheet Items.
Editing an Existing Flow Sheet Item
1. Select the Flow Sheet Item to be edited by Clicking on it.
2. Then, Click the Edit Flow Sheet Item Button (or Press Ctrl + Alt + N).
3. The Flow Sheet Item Editor will open. Make any necessary changes and Click OK. Any changes will be applied.