# Machine

<p class="doc-lead">Machines represent production equipment on the shop floor. Link a machine to a production center and responsible employee, then assign it on Production Orders and Production Vouchers for machine-wise reporting and utilization tracking.</p>

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<p class="doc-toc-title">On this page</p>
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<a href="#/production/machine-setup?id=overview">Overview &amp; List View</a>
<a href="#/production/machine-setup?id=form-fields">Form Fields</a>
<a href="#/production/machine-setup?id=actions">Actions</a>
<a href="#/production/machine-setup?id=usage">Usage</a>
<a href="#/production/machine-setup?id=faq">FAQ</a>
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<h2 id="overview">Overview &amp; List View</h2>

Go to <b>Production → Settings → Machine</b>.

<b>List columns:</b> Id, Name, ShortForm, Model, Manufacturer, Serial Number, Purchase Date, Center, Employee, Status.

<b>Quick filter tabs:</b> Active, Suspended.

<b>Advanced Filters:</b> Name, Status, Created Date.

<b>List toolbar:</b> New, Delete, Edit, Suspend, Activate, View.

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<h2 id="form-fields">Form Fields</h2>

| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Name * | Machine name. |
| ShortForm | Short code for labels and reports. |
| Model | Equipment model. |
| Manufacturer | Manufacturer name. |
| Serial Number | Equipment serial number. |
| Purchase Date | Date acquired. |
| Responsible Person | Employee responsible for the machine. |
| Production Center | Center where the machine is located. |

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<h2 id="actions">Actions</h2>

edit · delete · suspend · activate · Print

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<h2 id="usage">Usage</h2>

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<li>Select <b>Machine</b> on Production Orders and Production Vouchers.</li>
<li>Filter <a href="#/production/reports/production-report">Production Report</a> and <a href="#/production/reports/machine-wise-report">Machine Wise Report</a> by machine.</li>
<li>Roll production (MRN/FRN) uses machine on roll split up and roll reports.</li>
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<h2 id="faq">FAQ</h2>

<p><b>Can a machine be at multiple centers?</b><br>Each machine record links to one Production Center. Create separate records if the same physical asset moves between centers.</p>

<p><b>What if a machine is retired?</b><br>Use <b>Suspend</b> so it cannot be selected on new transactions but historical data remains.</p>
<p><b>Roll split-up link?</b><br>Machines required on <a href="#/production/production-order-roll-split-up">Production Order Roll Split Up</a> for MRN/FRN.</p>
<p><b>Machine on voucher?</b><br>Optional machine tracking on production voucher when enabled.</p>
<p><b>Can I export this report?</b><br>Yes — use Export from report actions for Excel analysis.</p>
<p><b>Which production setting affects this?</b><br>Review <a href="#/production/production-settings-config">Production Settings</a> for variance, quantity, and BOM rules.</p>