Overview

The Wonderware MES Data Editor is used to preserve the integrity of the MES database. You can use the Data Editor to insert, modify, and edit data in the MES database without corrupting the data records. Manually changing data in the MES database can create problems because the MES database records are typically interlinked. Therefore, using the Data Editor to insert, modify, and edit data updates the MES database records correctly and is the recommended method for making changes to data records.

You can also use the Data Editor to view and alter data for item production, item consumption, labor usage, item lots, job steps, and entity utilization.

Data Editor Login

You can access the Data Editor from Start | All Programs | Wonderware | MES | Data Editor.

When the Data Editor opens, the Data Editor login screen appears.

After logging in, the DataEditor-admin screen appears.

BOM Tab

The BOM tab displays the materials that compose the Bill of Materials and are consumed during production. You can add, edit, or view what is listed for consumption within the BOM. The BOM tab is only available if a Tracking Manager license has been purchased.

To access the BOM tab in the top-left corner of the Data .

The first time you click the BOM tab, the Item Consumption Filter dialog box will appear.

If the Item Consumption Filter dialog box does not appear, then you will need to select the Enter filter criteria button located at the bottom-left corner of the DataEditor-admin window.

You can search for consumed items using the Work Order code, Reason Code, or Item Consumed name.

Production Tab

The Production tab displays the materials that are produced based on the BOM. Information from the production counters you create to track the BOM such as lot codes, vendor information, and consumption amount are all viewable in the Production tab. Therefore, the Production tab provides a convenient option for viewing produced items. The Production tab is only available if a Production Manager license has been purchased.

The Production tab is located in the top-left corner of the DataEditor-admin window.

The first time you click the Production tab, the Item Production Filter dialog box will appear.

If the Item Production Filter dialog box does not appear, then you will need to select the Enter filter criteria button located at the bottom-left corner of the DataEditor-admin window.

You can search for produced items using the Item Production Filter. You can enter common BOM information such as a work order codes, an operator ID, a reason code, or a shift ID into the corresponding fields of the Item Production Filter.