How to Start a Task

This document explains how to start a production task in x4Trace, including starting a task on a terminal, resuming an existing task, and running a task on the server.

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Opening the Production Task View

1. On the main page, open the Production → Production Task menu.
2. Select:
   • Department
   • Shift
3. Press the Refresh button.

The grid will display all available assignments for the selected department and shift.

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Starting a Task on a Terminal

1. Select the assignment you want to start.
2. Select the target terminal (for example, T001).
   • The terminal must be logged out before starting.
3. Press the Play button.

When started:

• The terminal begins the process
• The process is paired with the selected assignment

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Starting Multiple Processes

• You can start multiple processes for the same assignment by pressing the Play button multiple times.
• Each press creates a new process linked to the same assignment.

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Resuming an Existing Process

If work has already started on an assignment:

• Press the Resume button
• The existing process continues
• No new process is generated

This is useful when work is temporarily interrupted.

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Starting a Task Without a Terminal (Run on Server)

If no terminal is available:

1. Select the assignment.
2. Choose Run on Server.
3. Press the Start button.

This starts the process directly on the server.

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Starting a Task Locally on a Terminal

You can also start the process locally at the terminal:

1. Enter the username.
2. Enter the password.
3. Press the Start button.

The process will start and be associated with the authenticated user.

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Summary

Starting a task in x4Trace can be done in multiple ways:

• On a terminal using the Play button
• By resuming an existing process
• On the server without a terminal
• Locally by logging in on the terminal

Each method ensures the process is correctly linked to its assignment and remains traceable.