Challenge: Mainsaver Queries allow for users to quickly display data in Mainsaver based on any of the columns in each module. For example, ‘All Open Work Orders’ is a very common query that can be based on the work order status or other columns to display open work orders. This tutorial will focus on queries …
Challenge: There are many ways to keep your Mainsaver database clean and tidy. The end of the year is good time to do this. Check for all open work orders. Query on ‘WO Open Like Y’. Combine this query statement with a date qualifier and then use the mass close function (Work order module, Action …
Challenge: Now that our technicians have tablets running the Mainsaver Connect App we want to produce QR (Quick Response) barcode tags so that they can quickly perform the following maintenance functions with the program; Create a work order Create a work request Check machine history Review current open work orders See the spares list and …
Challenge: Streamline the receiving process for PO Receipts Methodology: In past versions of Mainsaver, when receiving goods and services against a purchase order, the user was presented with both a “Receive” and a “Receive All” button. This caused confusion to some, insinuating all quantity would be received rather than all lines. Therefore, the receiving functionality …
Challenge: Management of the work backlog is a frequent topic of maintenance and reliability conference presentations. The list of open work orders might include undone work, work that has been done but was never closed, projects that may never be done and deferred work. One way to help manage the work backlog is colored cues …
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Challenge: Provide an effective method for managing regulatory compliance work and audit capabilities of work performed Methodology: In highly regulated operations such as Food, Drug, Medical, and Power Generation, it is common to have critical PM maintenance that is required to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies. The challenge is to ensure that these critical PMs …
Challenge: Mainsaver is often used for purchasing materials and services. The queries and report below will help to develop some purchasing and inventory statics for year end or any date period. Methodology: Method 1; List reports. Proceed to the ‘Purchasing’ module, then ‘Table View’. Query by PO date range or some other column. Figure 1 …
Challenge: Provide easy document storage capabilities for attached documents in Mainsaver Methodology: The normal use of Mainsaver allows documents to be attached, viewed, and printed with assets, work orders, PM’s, etc. These documents are normally recommended to be located in a central document repository. While these documents can be located on any customer accessible server, …
Challenge: Provide a method to use Mainsaver for taking operational round data Methodology: Many operations require routine technicians to collect “operational rounds” data from the field, usually via round sheets or applications. With the latest release of Mainsaver, this function can be facilitated using the Demand Task and Job Plan features. An overview of the …
Challenge: All financial transactions in Mainsaver are written to a transaction table. These records contain audit trail information such as the time, date and login ID of the person performing the transaction. Transactions include (transaction code format shown); PO New PPxx PO Modification PPxx PO Receipt MT4x Material Issue MT2x Material Edit MPxx Invoice IPxx …
