The mobile flows in the shop floor overview are built entirely on configuration, not code. If you need to change how a flow works, you can adjust the setup data rather than commissioning a customization that has to go through the app store. This means changes are faster to make and easier to maintain.
Each flow consists of a series of processes, and every process has an underlying sub-process that defines what happens at each step. Because the setup is generic, you can customize almost any part of a flow. You can add new things to ask the user for, new fields to update, and adjust the steps to fit how you work.
If you want to change a flow, contact us and we can help you do it by changing the setup data in your company. You do not need to touch the app itself.
How the mobile flows are built
When you open the shop floor overview on the mobile device, you see a set of tiles. Each of those tiles is defined by a specific setup. It is all configuration, with no coding customization behind it. There will be some supporting functions written in code, but the flows themselves are driven by setup.
If you go into the mobile flows, you can see every flow listed. Take a flow like “consume new quantity” as an example. If you make a copy of it, you can open the setup and see exactly how it works. At the top you see all the processes the flow runs through, and for each process there is an underlying sub-process describing what to do.
This is not something end users are expected to understand, because the setup is fairly complex. It is meant for configuration, not for daily use on the floor.
What you can change in a flow
The setup is generic, so you can change almost everything in a flow. You can add new things for the user to enter, new values to update, and adjust the sequence of steps. In practice you can build almost any flow you need with this functionality.
How to get a flow changed
If you want a flow changed, contact us. We can help you change the flow by adjusting the setup data in your company. There are no customizations to the app store involved, which keeps the change simple and avoids the overhead of code changes.
Q&A
Are the mobile shop floor flows defined by code or by configuration?
They are defined by configuration. The tiles in the shop floor overview and the flows behind them are all driven by setup, not by coding customization. Some supporting functions are written in code, but the flows themselves are configured.
Can I change a mobile flow without a customization to the app store?
Yes. You can change a flow by adjusting the setup data in your company, without any customization to the app store. Contact us and we can help you make the change.
What can I customize in a mobile flow?
Almost everything. You can add new things for the user to enter, new values to update, and change the steps in the process. The setup is generic, so you can build almost any flow you need.
Are end users expected to work with the flow setup?
No. The setup is fairly complex and is intended for configuration rather than daily use. End users only interact with the flows on the mobile device, not with the underlying setup.