Other Questions

I want to add a video, but I cannot find where to do this

Create a Process Task
In the Process Task editor, click and select a video

Where is video?

Method is always in the top right-hand corner if you click on

I have closed a tab/a tree/something else and cannot find it again

You can click on the restore button at the top of the screen at any time to restore the perspective to its initial layout. It looks like this:

If you have minimized a view, then it is in the left margin and you can restore it by clicking on this icon:

Where can I add production aids?

You can add a tool in the Tools tab, which is located in the Method module by default next to the Method Tree.

How can I create a product?

A product structure is built up in the Parts tab, which is located in the Method module by default next to the Method Tree. Refer to “Extended parts handling” in this document.

How can I import parts/items and tools?

Objects and tools are imported this way:
Select “File” → “Import”
Select “Excel file import”
Follow the guide, or refer to “adding parts/tools” in this document.

The result shows gray time. What does this mean?

It indicates that you have created a task without any stopwatch time analysis.
or
Grey indicates that standard movements or stopwatch time are in an Operation without any activity being linked to them. This does not affect the standard time, though it will produce incorrect proportions of green, yellow, orange and red time in the results.

Why is the video not working?

Check the following:
Is the file path to the video file correct?
If you know that video files have been moved, you can set a standard search path in AVIX, refer to “folder structure and search path” in this document Is the video in the correct format? AVIX supports mpeg1 and mpeg4 best, even though a lot of other video formats also can be played in AVIX. Refer to the document “Choosing the right camera” for further information.

I want to see the video at the same time as balancing.

Can I balance in the Method perspective?
Of course, but it is better to show the media player in the Balance perspective.

How can I create a report/work instruction?

Reports/work instruction are created by generating a printout, the range of available reports depending on which object or level in the structure tree is selected. Refer to “creating work instruction” and “generating reports” in this document.

I cannot find a suitable report/work instruction.

We are gradually developing new reports/work instructions in AVIX, please contact Solme AB for further information about custom made reports.