Accessories

Note: To access this window in Opera Job Management: from the Archives menu, select the Accessories submenu.

The Accessories Archive stores the technical data of accessories. Using this data, the program can calculate application positions, quantities, and prices.

Filter fields

The upper part of the window contains the filter fields, which allow you to search for and select accessories in the archive.

System : allows you to select the system to be displayed.
Function : allows you to select the function associated with the accessories to be displayed.
Keyword : allows you to enter search keywords to make it easier to find accessories.
Price list revision : allows you to display the accessories included in the price list revision.
Type: allows you to filter accessories according to their type, when applicable.
Code change table: allows you to display only the accessories included in a code change table.

Function buttons

The buttons in the side toolbar allow you to manage the accessories stored in the archive.

The button starts the insertion of a new record.
The button deletes a record from the archive.
The button modifies the data of a record.
The button copies the data of a record.

The button prints the detailed list of accessories. The operation can be performed for a single accessory or a group of accessories.

The preselection fields allow you to set criteria for selecting only certain types of records. This is useful, for example, if you want to print only accessories belonging to a particular brand or function (corners, locks, etc.).

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First message

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Second message

When the button is pressed, the program displays the message shown alongside.

The operator must indicate whether to print the individual accessory or the entire selected list. In both cases, the program displays an additional request.

Depending on the selection, the printout will contain the list, technical data, price list, or a price list sorted by code.

The button allows you to manage an automatic price increase. (See how to manage price increases)
The button opens the DXF entities management window. (See the dedicated DXF entities management page)
The button opens the Technical catalogs management window, which allows you to insert the catalog page or technical data sheet of the accessory.
The button allows you to display the items graphically using the associated DXF files and select them.
The button allows you to export the contents of the current window to a spreadsheet-format document, such as Excel. More information about using this function can be found on the dedicated page.
The OK button confirms the selection or closes the window.

Accessory master data

Name: This is the accessory code.

Master name: This is the code of the reference accessory.

System: Shows the name of the system to which the accessory belongs.

Series: Shows the name of the series to which the accessory belongs (informative data).

Legacy code: This is the previous item code, if the code changes over time.

Desc.: Describes the characteristics of the accessory.

Notes: This field is used to enter general notes about the item, as an internal reminder.

Typ. desc.: This field allows you to add information to a typology description when the selected item is applied.

Position: Allows you to indicate the position of the typology description.

Keyword: This field allows you to specify a custom keyword for faster item searches. Using this field enables the search function in the filters through the dedicated Keyword field, where a drop-down menu will appear.

General accessory data

Supplier: Shows the name of the accessory supplier.

Function: Shows the function of the accessory. The associated button opens a list containing a wide range of functions, from which the most suitable one can be selected.

Depending on the selected function, additional fields appear where the technical values of the accessory must be entered. The program uses these values when calculating quantities or profile cutting dimensions.

The explanation of the required technical data is provided in Appendix II: Explanation of technical data of accessories according to uses.

Units of measurement: Shows the accessory unit of measurement. The associated button opens a list of available units of measurement.

Exclude from lists: Indicates to the program that the accessory must be excluded from all printouts (supplier orders, materials lists, etc.).

The associated button opens the Accessories replacement table window.

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Accessories replacement table

The purpose of this table is to create a generic item in the archive and then use the replacement table to define a list of accessories, also stored in the archive, which will be loaded into the typology according to different criteria:

Accessory selection by system and series: with this criterion, the system and series determining the insertion of the accessory must be entered in the dedicated fields. The accessory will then be inserted when the profiles of the typology belong to the specified system and series.

Accessory selection by hardware: this criterion enables a series of fields relating to the hardware wheelbase of the profiles. The corresponding wheelbase value must be entered in the dedicated field. To enable this function, the wheelbase value must be configured in the Systems/Series Archive. The program compares this value with the one set in the Systems/Series Archive and inserts the compatible accessory.

Accessory selection by color: this criterion determines the insertion of the accessory according to the color configured and associated with it.

Color and technical data

Color: Specifies which color the accessory must use in the job.

The available options are:

Standard: the accessory takes the color assigned to the job, distinguishing between internal and external colors.
Internal: the accessory takes the internal color of the job.
External: the accessory takes the external color of the job.
Accessories: the accessory takes the color assigned to the accessories.
Roll shutter: the accessory takes the color assigned to the roll shutter.
Panes: the accessory takes the color assigned to the panes.
Lock: the accessory takes the color assigned to the lock.
Hinge: the accessory takes the color assigned to the hinges.
Hardware: the accessory takes the color assigned to the hardware.
Subframe: the accessory takes the color assigned to the subframe.
Sashes Int. / Ext. color: the accessory takes the color according to the internal and external colors of the sashes.
Glazing bead: the accessory takes the color assigned to the glazing bead.
Gasket: the accessory takes the color assigned to the gasket.
Int.-Ext.: the accessory takes the internal and external colors in the case of a bi-color configuration.
Panels: the accessory takes the color of the panel associated with the typology.
Internal panels: the accessory takes the internal color of the panel associated with the typology.
External panels: the accessory takes the external color of the panel associated with the typology.

Color rule: In this field it is possible to associate a color rule.

Materials list: It is possible to create predefined parts lists in an archive, which can then be associated with the accessory.

Technical symbol: Shows the code of the symbol to be associated with the accessory.

Assigning a symbol to the accessory can make the typology drawing easier to interpret, both on screen and in print. The symbol must be selected from the list opened by the associated button.

Weight: Allows you to enter the accessory weight, expressed in kg.

Pack quantity: Indicates the quantity of accessories contained in a single package, which is then used when placing an order with the supplier.

Enable: The field is enabled when a package quantity is specified and automatically activates it in the job materials.

Margin rate: Indicates which margin rate must be associated with the accessory.

Waste class: Indicates which waste class must be associated with the accessory in terms of cost.

Screws and assembly

Screws: This is the code of the screw used to mount the accessory. To make entry easier, the item code can be selected from the window opened by the associated button.

N° of screws: This is the number of screws required to mount the accessory.

Note: Starting from program version 3.8.6, the number of fields available for managing screws associated with an accessory has been increased.

The window contains multiple Screws and N° of screws rows, allowing different types of screws and their respective quantities to be associated with the accessory.

Assemblage time: A time value required for assembling the accessory can be assigned, expressed in seconds.

Machining: This field is closely linked to the previous Assemblage time field. If an assembly time is entered in the previous field, the machining to which the assembly time must be applied must be entered here.

Inventory and materials management

Exclude inventory: Indicates to the program that the item must be excluded from inventory management.

Exclude from nodes: Indicates to the program that the item must not be displayed when generating node sections.

Delivering list: Accessories for which this checkbox is enabled are printed on a separate list. This printout is available in job management when printing the order list.

Send to webservice: Allows the accessory to be sent to the web portal if the Web Price Lists step is active.

Parts list position: Allows you to assign a position to the item in the materials list. The value auto indicates that the position is managed automatically by the program.

Action buttons

The lower part of the window contains the buttons that provide access to the specific functions of the selected accessory.

: opens the accessory prices window, where the operator can modify accessory prices by entering a percentage variation. The variation can be applied to a single accessory or to the entire archive list. After entering the value and clicking the button, the program asks whether the percentage must be applied to the individual accessory or to the entire list.

: opens the accessory icon management window, where it is possible to manage the accessory icon by drawing it on the pixel grid or loading it as an image from the operating system or a directory, using one of the supported formats. It is also possible to associate an image with the accessory (for example, a photograph from the catalog) in TIFF, Bitmap, DWG, or DXF format. The functions and management of the Accessory icon management window are the same as those of the Profile section management window.

: opens the window where the machinings associated with the accessory can be entered.

: opens the window where the cutting length of the accessory profile can be entered.

: only for the Auto-selection function, opens the window containing the accessories associated with the selected auto-selection.

: only for the Pane function, opens the window containing the dimensional parameters of the pane.

: only for the Pane function, opens the window containing the certificates associated with the selected accessory.

: opens the Price list management window for the selected accessory. The button is enabled only when a price list revision is available.

: opens the window where it is possible to enter data relating to perimeter hardware.

: opens the messages management window for the selected accessory.

: opens the variables management window for the selected accessory.

The Other button

The Other button opens the window where extra data can be associated with the selected accessory.