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Creating a New Station (Adding a Station)

Also known as: Create Station, New Station, Add Station

To add a new station to the FTS system, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Stations module from the Dashboard.
  2. Click on the Create New Station link.
  3. Fill in the station details:
    • Station ID (short code, best ≤ 6 characters)
    • Description (clear name, e.g., Milling Dept., HQ-CA)
    • Notification Email(s) (comma-separated addresses for alerts)
    • Address (physical location)
    • Number of Days Until AutoScrap
    • Send Undo Notification Email (checkbox if you want undone transactions sent to the notification emails)
  4. Click Save to add the station to the system.

Tip: Stations group Cabinets so you can organize your shop (by area or department) and manage purchasing/visibility separately.

See also: Stations (Overview) · Items (Item Types)

Required Fields

Station ID

A short, unique code for the station.

  • Best practice: Keep it 6 characters or fewer (e.g., ST01, MILLA).
  • Used in reports, purchase orders, and quick identification.

Description

A clear, unambiguous description of the station.

  • Examples: Headquarters – California, Milling Department, Station 03 – Colorado.

Notification & Address

Notification Email

The email address(es) that receive station alerts.

  • Enter one or more addresses, comma-separated (e.g., lead@shop.com, manager@shop.com).
  • Alerts may include:
    • Location alerts
    • Gaging/calibration notices
    • Undone Transactions (if the checkbox below is enabled)
    • Supplier Reference Number expired notices

Address

The physical address for this station (used on documents and for reference).

Station Rules & Options

Number of Days Until AutoScrap

Number of days until semi-consumable items are automatically scrapped at this station.

  • Set based on your shop policy and item type rules (see Items).
  • Example: If set to 30, semi-consumable items at this station will auto-scrap after 30 days.

Send Undo Notification Email

If checked, Undone Transaction alerts are sent to the Notification Email list above.

  • Useful if you want supervisors alerted whenever a transaction is undone, so they can verify inventory accuracy.

FAQ

What is a Station?

A Station is a way to group cabinets together.
Stations can represent physical locations (like California, Nevada, Colorado) or areas inside a shop (like Milling, Deburr, Maintenance).
They help organize cabinets, control purchasing, and limit visibility for users.

What’s a good Station ID?

Keep it short and readable (≤ 6 characters). Examples: ST01, MILL, DEBURR, HQ-CA.

Can I add multiple Notification Emails?

Yes. Separate each address with a comma: user1@shop.com, user2@shop.com.

What gets included in Undone Transaction emails?

A brief note that a transaction was undone, including the basic who/what/when details.

How do AutoScrap days relate to item types?

AutoScrap applies to semi-consumable item types that are configured for scrapping. Set the days here, and ensure item types are configured correctly under Items.

How do I save a new station?

After entering the required details, click Save. The station will be added and available for use immediately.

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