Inserting a Resource

You can create a new resource reference and a corresponding resource instance.

  1. Select the root node in the tree and click Manufacturing Cell in the Resource Structure > Insert Resource subtoolbar.

    The Resource/General Resource Typing dialog box appears.

  2. Specify the attributes you want changed in the tab pages:
    • To edit the attributes of the resource reference, use the Product DS tab.
    • To edit the main attributes of the resource (such as times and costs), use the General resource typing tab.
    • To edit the attributes of the resource instance (such as identifier), use the Product Instance tab.
    • To specify configuration attributes (such as variability space), use the Configuration tab.
  3. Click Finish to create the new resource or product reference at the designated place in the tree.
  4. If needed, create other resources in the tree in the same way.
    Note: You can create other resources under certain resources in the tree. For example, tool devices and NC machines under a manufacturing cell. For more information, see About Resources.