Creating a Workstation

# ScrapRight Training Guide  
**ScrapRight 104: Building and Configuring Workstations**

This guide explains **Workstations** in ScrapRight — the core way to define which part of the software and hardware a specific computer/scale station uses. Each workstation controls:

- Visible materials (e.g., non-ferrous only at floor scale).  
- Assigned cameras (customer, vehicle, material/scale).  
- Peripherals (printers, license scanners, fingerprint readers, signature pads).  
- Scale integrations and weight ticket printing.

Proper workstation setup ensures hardware works only where needed, materials appear correctly on ticketing screens, and compliance photos capture at the right time/place.

**Why Workstations Matter**  
- Prevents clutter: Cashier sees all materials; truck scale sees only steel.  
- Ties hardware: Printers, scanners, scales to the correct PC/station.  
- Enables multi-scale yards: Separate configs for inbound/outbound, non-ferrous vs. ferrous.

**Prerequisite**  
- Complete ScrapRight 103 (adding material groups & materials).  
- Have hardware connected/integrated (scales, cameras, scanners — contact support for setup if needed).

## Step-by-Step: Creating a New Workstation

1. Navigate to **Admin** tab (top menu).
2. Select **Configuration**.
3. On the left sidebar, click **Workstations**.
4. Click **Add Workstation** (top right or similar button).

5. **Basic Setup**:
   - **Title/Name**: Descriptive label (e.g., "Cashier Two", "Truck Scale", "Floor Scale Non-Ferrous", "Admin Workstation").
   - **Materials Assignment** (main section):
     - Click **Select All** to assign every material (good for cashier/main stations).
     - Or manually check/uncheck:
       - Example: Uncheck steel/ferrous for non-ferrous scale only.
       - Drag/reorder for preferred display order on ticketing screen.
     - This controls which material folders appear when using this workstation.

6. **Cameras Assignment** (dropdowns in camera section):
   - **Customer Camera**: Select the camera that captures the seller's photo at pay screen (required for compliance in most cases).
   - **Vehicle/License Plate Camera** (if applicable): For plate shots.
   - **Material Cameras** (scale-specific): Appear when "Truck Scale" or similar is selected.
     - For truck scale: Typically 3 cameras:
       - Material Camera 1: Rear/plate view.
       - Material Camera 2 & 3: Overhead views (capture 90%+ of load for verification).
     - Assign for **Inbound/Gross Weight** (first weigh-in).
     - Assign same (or separate set) for **Tare/Outbound Weight** (second weigh-out) — useful to spot dumped items like refrigerators or mopeds not allowed.

   *Tip*: Multiple overhead cameras help regardless of where customer stops on scale.

7. **Peripherals Tab** (switch tabs at top):
   - **Weight Ticket Printer**: For non-ferrous/floor or truck scale — prints simple slip (gross/tare/net weights, commodities, ticket # — no pricing). Customer brings to cashier.
   - **Star Receipt Printer**: Main payout receipt (hits when you pay & print).
   - **Check Printer**: Assign Brother or similar for 8.5x11 checks.
   - **IoT Printing**: Check if using IoT for receipts (explained during setup).
   - **Driver's License Scanner**: Assign specific scanner device.
   - **Fingerprint Reader**: If required in your state.
   - **Signature Pad**:
     - **Topaz** (USB touchscreen pad): Check as touchscreen signature.
     - **MobiSig** (iPad-based): Assign MobiSig user; check **Prompt for Signature** (recommended — manual control) or auto-open on ticket creation.
   - Other lock-down options: Usually leave open initially; tighten later for security.

8. Scroll down and click **Save**.

## Verification & Testing

1. Go to **Ticketing** screen.
2. At bottom: Confirm workstation name (e.g., "Cashier Two").
3. Check:
   - Material folders/materials match your assignment.
   - Cameras fire correctly (test ticket if possible).
   - Peripherals respond (scan license, print test receipt).
4. Create test ticket to verify compliance photos, scale reads, signature prompt.

## Best Practices & Tips

- **Naming Convention**: Clear & consistent (e.g., "Cashier-1", "Truck-Scale-Inbound", "NonFerrous-Floor").
- **Scale-Specific**: Truck scales often need 3+ cameras; non-ferrous may need 1–2.
- **Multiple Stations**: Create one per physical location/PC (truck scale PC, cashier PC, admin back office).
- **Security**: After setup, use User Permissions (future video) to restrict who can change workstation configs.
- **Troubleshooting**:
  - No materials? Re-check assignment in workstation.
  - Camera not firing? Verify device selection and hardware connection.
  - Contact support for scale/camera integration help.
- **Advanced**: IoT dispatch, contamination buttons, auto-uploads — covered in later videos.

You're now ready to scale your operation with dedicated workstations!

Next: ScrapRight 105 (or related) – likely users/permissions or peripherals deep-dive.

Thanks for watching ScrapRight School 104 — reach out via Help Desk if hardware isn't responding. Let's make your yard run smoothly!