📖 How Do I Configure Variants of a Work Instruction?

With Variants, you can create a single work instruction that dynamically
adapts based on the selected product version. This eliminates the need to duplicate instructions and ensures workers only see the steps relevant to their assigned task.

✅ Reduce Redundancy – No need to create separate instructions for every product variation.

✅ Increase Clarity for Workers – Workers only see steps relevant to the selected variant.
✅ Improve Efficiency – Less time spent managing multiple instructions, more consistency across workflows.

1. Open Work Instruction Management.
2. Select an existing instruction or create a new one.
3. Open the work instruction settings.
4. Navigate to the Variants section.
5. Click "Add Variant" and enter a name (e.g., "Model A", "Model B", "Premium Version").
6. Save your changes.

📌 Tip: If no variant is selected for a step, it will be shown in every version of the instruction.

Step 2️⃣: Assign Steps to Specific Variants

1. Once you’ve created variants, assign steps accordingly:
2. Open a step in the Work Instruction Editor.
3. In the Variant Selection section, choose:
• No variant selected – The step appears in every version.
• Specific variant – The step appears only for selected versions.
4. Save the step configuration.

📌 Tip: Preview different variants to ensure each displays correctly before publishing.

Step 3️⃣: How Workers Select a Variant Before Execution

When a worker starts the instruction from the Manufacturing Dashboard, they will:

1. Select the work instruction.
2. If variants exist, the variant selection will be visible before proceeding.
3. Select variant.
4. Execute.
5. The system will dynamically adjust the displayed steps based on the chosen variant.

📌 Tip: If a worker scans a barcode linked to a specific variant, the system will auto-select the correct version.

Who Benefits from Variants?

✅ Manufacturers with multiple product versions
👉 Workers only see relevant steps for different models, reducing confusion.

Optimizing Your Workflow with Variants

🎯 Use Variants + Conditions:

• Combine variants with IF-THEN conditions for dynamic step execution.
• Example: "IF Workstation = Assembly Line 1, THEN show Step 5"

💡 What’s Next?

🎯 Now that your variants are set up, here’s what you should do next:

✅ Set Up Conditional Workflows →

✅ Integrate Barcode Scanners →

📩 Need help? Contact support@setago.io