Start with a machine profile
Save the working settings for a Film Handler so the planning inputs match the equipment on the shop floor. Confirm the profile before using it for production.
Choose the planning priority
- Material-first planning emphasizes efficient film use.
- Time-first planning emphasizes production flow and fewer time-costly changes.
Account for production work
Film Handler planning can account for cutter-head changes and cleanup pulls. These production considerations can change which layout is most practical even when another option uses slightly less film.
Save the plan and create the guide
- Select the job or scope and its film.
- Choose the saved machine profile.
- Choose material-first or time-first planning.
- Review the plan before saving it.
- Generate the operator-ready Film Handler Setup Guide for that job or scope.
Availability
Film Handler planning is included with Shop and is not included in the one-job demo. Demo accounts use the core Solo and Flex optimization workflow without Shop production features or settings.
Next step
Review the customer, material, and production documents available from the job.