The tools list displays all tools that have been added to the RTA software. This list can be viewed as a whole or can be sorted/adjusted for specific views. The ability to sort and customize columns as well as to export the master list are available.
Refer to Master List Functions TOC for instructions.
Refer to Adding a Tool for instructions to add tools to RTA.
This article will cover the various columns that can appear on the Tools Master List as well as actions that can be taken while viewing the list.
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Searching the Tools Master List
The search bar at the top of the master list will allow the user to search by specific datasets.
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Enter the data to search in the search bar
Press Enter
The list will re-display with all the line items that contain a matching result
Refer to Customizing Lists for instructions on using filters. t
Columns appearing on the Tools Master List
There are 10 columns available for display on the Tools Master List. Users can use the “Column Chooser” option to remove or add columns from those four. Refer to Customizing Master List Columns for instructions on doing so if needed. The description of each is listed below.
Facility = The facility the tool is assigned to
Tool# = The file number/reference number for the tool in the RTA software
Description = Description of the tool as entered during the creation of the file
Serial Number = Tools assigned serial number if entered during the creation of the file
BIN = Location of the tool when not in use (similar to bin locations for part files)
Last Check Out = Displays the last date when the tool was checked out for use
Last Check Out User = Displays the user (must be set up in RTA software as a user) who checked the tool out last
Last Check In = Displays the date when the tool was last checked in
Last Check-in User = Displays the user that last returned the tool
Status = Current status of the tool (Available, In Use, Repair, etc)
Statuses can be defined using the Tool Status option in Tool Settings
Actions that can be performed on the Tool Master List
There are multiple actions that can be taken from the Master List at the click of a button. Below is a list of actions that can be performed from the list. Detailed instructions for each may be located elsewhere and a link to the appropriate article will be provided.
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Customizing columns - Refer to Customizing Master List Columns
Exporting the list - Refer to Exporting a Master List
Adding a tool to RTA - Refer to Adding a Tool
Viewing Tool Details - Clicking a line item will open up the tool file. Refer to Navigating the Tool File