Multi-User/Enterprise Work Instruction Authoring Tool
WinSequence
Sequence Software’s multi-user/enterprise work instruction authoring tool is WinSequence. WinSequence Enterprise software is the core software package in the Sequence family and is used by engineers to assemble rich, visual work instructions quickly and easily.
Designed for rapid knowledge capture on the shop floor, WinSequence puts all of the tools to capture details and real-time images in one streamlined interface.
How the Authoring Tool Works
The WinSequence Enterprise authoring interface allows users to quickly and efficiently assemble a set of enterprise work instructions. Utilizing the graphical instruction tree, authors can
Build an entirely new set of work instructions by manually inserting each element,
Leverage existing 'master' data in ERP / PLM to create a work instruction skeleton, or
Take advantage of the advanced cataloging and retrieval functions of Sequence to build off previously created work instructions.
Information is easily reused by dragging and dropping previously written work instruction content for modification or by using standard routings for families of products.
When creating instructions, you can take advantage of Sequence-specific features such as Integrated text, picture and spreadsheet editors, “Direct to Sequence” picture addition with a supported digital camera, and “Global” Parts, Assemblies and Tools that can be reused and managed across all processes.
Once information is organized appropriately on the graphical instruction tree, it can be easily converted to a work instruction for shop floor deployment.
Features & Images of the Authoring Tool
WinSequence Work Instruction Software Features include many useful tools to help you quickly master creating work instructions.
Intuitive Drag and Drop
A graphical instruction tree allows you to structure data and reuse, rebalance, and clone information. Combined with automating formatting, an intuitive drag and drop makes line balancing and updates exceptionally easy. View example
Indented Tree View
A graphical representation of your entire workflow and manufacturing process gives you the power to enforce change rules and make it easy to organize and change work instructions. View Process Tree
Intelligent Editing Console
An integrated text editor, image editor, spreadsheet editor, and link manager allows you to edit supplemental information directly in WinSequence, saving time and eliminating navigating multiple applications.
Integrated Text Editor
All text editing tools are visible on the home toolbar removing the frustration of searching multiple menus for commonly used features. View Text Editor
Integrated Image Editor
A built-in image editor provides common editing functions, such as crop, contrast and brightness adjustment, and arrow and text annotations. View Media Editor
Integrated Spreadsheet Editor
An integrated spreadsheet editor allows you to perform tasks commonly used in documenting work instructions. Import excel sheets by merely dragging and dropping. View Spreadsheet Editor
PDF Writer
Instructions are available in real-time through the two web solutions, but for paper deployment, they can be exported into a preformatted PDF with a button click. PDFs are autoformatted in one of 9 standard stylesheets, or the stylesheets may be customized. See Example.
Direct Image Capture
Plug in a supported camera to a laptop or pc and perform knowledge capture (in real-time) directly from your manufacturing floor. See Camera Requirements.
Drag and Drop Images
Add pictures using drag and drop directly from your PC.
Global Command and Control
Create global steps enabling reuse of information and improving work instruction updates.
Global Parts and Assemblies
Parts and Assemblies are universal objects that can be reused, and if attributes change, all processes are updated automatically to reflect the change.
Reusable Global Tool Set
Tools are global objects that can be reused, and if attributes of the tool change, all processes are updated automatically.
Save and Create Next Step
This key features automatically saves and adds a new step, saving time when documenting step-by-step work instruction processing.
Experience Based Work Instructions
One level of detail may not suit both the new employee and the more experienced employee. In one tree authors manage content for multiple skill levels, and the operator profile determines how the user is guided through the process. View Sample
BOM/Tool Assignment
Allow operators to receive parts lists exclusively for the current task, not the entire build process. View Allocation of BOM Parts
Variable Work Instructions
Maintain one “global instruction” for an entire family of products while quickly adding instructions for different scenarios and variables.
Link to External Files
Include links to files on your network in their native formats such as CAD files, or material certifications. External file links come with version control to track changes efficiently. View Hyperlink Editor
