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Create Timeline Reasons

Define reusable timeline reasons so downtime or event periods can be labeled consistently.

Goal

Set up standardized reasons that users can apply to timeline events and downtime.

Before You Begin

Administrators who manage platform-wide reason catalogs.

  • Roles: Admin
  • Entry points: /admin-panel

Begin on the Admin Panel page.

Preconditions

  • The user has admin access.

Steps

Open the timeline reason management area

Open the timeline reason management area from the admin side of the platform.

Start a new reason

Start a new reason.

Enter the reason name and any grouping or visual

Enter the reason name and any grouping or visual details the platform requires.

Save the reason

Save the reason so it becomes available in machine and PDA flows.

Decision Points

  • Whether a new reason should be added or an existing one renamed or reused.

Expected Result

Users can choose the new reason when labeling machine timeline activity.

Common Problems and Edge Cases

  • Too many overlapping reasons can make reporting inconsistent.
  • Renaming a shared reason affects how users understand past and future labeling.

Use these page links to move laterally through the platform and keep context as you go.

Admin Panel

Manage shared operational setup, reusable records, and platform-wide administration tasks.

Timeline Analysis

Investigate event sequencing, downtime, and machine timeline behavior.

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