What is meant by Asset printout and history?
The term "plant printing and history" refers to the functionality within software that enables the management of print jobs for plant-related documents, such as certificates, maintenance logs, inventory lists, and other relevant documents, as well as tracking their history. This includes the creation and printing of documents, monitoring changes, and maintaining a historical record throughout the asset's lifecycle. The history provides critical information on when, by whom, and how documents were created, modified, or printed.
Typical software functions in the area of "plant printing and history":
- Document Creation: Automated generation of plant documents based on predefined templates.
- Print Management: Administration and control of print jobs for plant documents, including selection of print options and devices.
- Version Control: Management of different versions of a document to ensure that the most current version is printed and used.
- History Tracking: Logging and tracking the entire history of a document, including all print jobs, changes, and approvals.
- Notification System: Automatic notification of relevant personnel when a document is printed or modified.
- Archiving: Ensuring the compliant archiving of plant documents, including all historical data.