Work Order Segment Types

The option to pre-define Segment Types gives you the ability to clearly identify and group the type of work the shop is completing on a regular basis. When using pre-defined Segment Types, the Mechanic's Productivity Report can be used to review an individual type of work and the profitability, or review all the mechanic's work broken into the type of job. This can assist in pin-pointing possible training needs.

Creating Segment Types

1. Select Service Shop Management Menu>>File Update>>Work Order Segment Types

2. Enter the Segment Type you wish to add.

   Type in an alpha or numeric code and press ENTER. (i.e. M - Monthly Servicing, Y - Yearly Servicing, etc.)

3. Complete the fields on this screen.  (Click on a field name for an overview. An asterisk (*) denotes required fields.)

4. Press ENTER to save the new Segment type.

Options

An option under the system setup allows you to force the use of Segment types.   

Creating a Work Order using Segment Types

Each segment will have the F3 button above the General Description field.

If you wish to use the pre-defined segments, press F3 before entering the General Description field and a list of existing Segment Types will appear.