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Configuring a trigger
To configure a trigger with the APF engineering tool, follow these steps:
1. Select the "Material trigger" group in the navigation area of the APF engineering tool.
The triggers are displayed in the working area.
2. Click the "Edit" button in the row of the required trigger.
The "Edit trigger" dialog opens.
3. Configure the following properties of the trigger:
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Area/check box
Name
Cycle
Enabled
Cycle time
Explanation
Name of the trigger (non-editable)
Intervals for executing the actions in runtime:
Standard cycle
Hourly
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
Activation of the trigger
Timing of the execution (depending on the cycle set‐
ting)
Material management
5.5 Material triggers
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