Adding process inputs and outputs
This article is valid for the new Process (PM063) unified menu in system version 3.0:
- Access the release notes for further details about the significant changes in the unification of the menu.
- Click here to access the valid documentation for the former creation menu.
Prerequisites
- Access to the Process (PM063) menu.
- Previously created process.
- Previously recorded information.
- Previously created material.
Introduction
The execution of a process enables the movement of materials and information within the organization. The system allows recording these events, improving control over processes.
It is possible to record input and output events for materials, equipment, other tangible assets, information, and knowledge.
In this article, as an example, the “Available budget balance” information will be associated with the inputs of the process, and the “A4 Paper – Pack of 500 Sheets” material will be associated with the outputs of the process.
Adding process inputs
1. Access the Process (PM063) menu.
2. Locate the process you wish to configure and right-click on it.
3. Select the Open data option.
4. On the left side of the screen that will open, click on the Input/Output tab.
5. In the Input section, click on the 
button and select the Information option.
6. Add the Information that will be part of the process. Click on the 
button to search for previously created information or on the button to record new information.
7. Specify whether the supplier type is a department or a third-party entity.
8. If the information is provided by a department, in the Supplier field, enter the department created in SoftExpert Administration. If the information is provided by a third-party entity, click on the button to search for a previously created entity or on the button to record a new entity.
9. Lastly, specify the warehouse in which the information will be stored.
10. Click on the 
button.
Adding process outputs
1. Access the Process (PM063) menu.
2. Locate the process you wish to configure and right-click on it.
3. Select the Open data option.
4. On the left side of the screen that will open, click on the Input/Output tab.
5. In the Output section, click on the button and select the Material option.
6. Add the material that will be part of the process. Click on the button to search for a previously created material or on the button to record a new material.
7. Specify whether the customer type is a department or a third-party entity.
8. If the material is provided by a department, in the Customer field, enter the department created in SoftExpert Administration. If the material is provided by a third-party entity, click on the button to search for a previously created entity or on the button to record a new entity.
9. Lastly, specify the warehouse in which the material will be stored.
10. Click on the button.
Conclusion
With the inputs and outputs associated, it is possible to monitor the process more thoroughly.
If no other configurations are necessary, click on the Accept revision button to release the process. The option is valid for processes with simplified revision.