Description

Introduction

As organizations scale MES usage, the need for advanced customization grows. This course focuses on the advanced development capabilities within Apriso MES, emphasizing the design of complex workflows, business logic implementation, and the use of scripting to extend MES functionality. Targeted at experienced Apriso developers and technical consultants, the course offers deep, hands-on exposure to Apriso Studio’s powerful customization framework.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Strong understanding of Apriso MES architecture and standard modules

• Prior experience using Apriso Studio for configuration tasks

• Familiarity with SQL, XML, and object-oriented programming concepts

• Basic scripting experience (VBScript, JavaScript, or C# preferred)

Table of Contents

1. Advanced Workflow Design

   • 1.1 Deep Dive into Workflow Components

   • 1.2 Advanced Workflow Patterns (Parallel, Conditional, Looping)

   • 1.3 Subprocesses and Nested Workflows

   • 1.4 Exception Handling and Logging

2. Custom Business Logic Development

   • 2.1 Extending Standard Functionality with Custom Logic

   • 2.2 Creating Reusable Logic Components

   • 2.3 Integrating Logic with Master and Transactional Data

   • 2.4 Performance Optimization Techniques

3. Scripting in Apriso

   • 3.1 Supported Scripting Languages and Use Cases

   • 3.2 Calling External APIs and System Functions

   • 3.3 Embedding Scripts in Workflows and UI Events

   • 3.4 Debugging and Error Tracing

4. Custom Data Transactions

   • 4.1 Creating Custom Transactions and Triggers

   • 4.2 Validations, Defaults, and Derived Values

   • 4.3 Synchronization with External Data Sources

5. Advanced Screen Development

   • 5.1 Dynamic UI Controls and Runtime Behaviors

   • 5.2 Complex Grid Binding and Filtering Logic

   • 5.3 Conditional Visibility and Role-Based Layouts

6. Data Integration and Messaging

   • 6.1 Event Messaging in Apriso

   • 6.2 Integration with External Systems (ERP, SCADA, PLCs)

   • 6.3 XML, Web Services, and Message Queuing

7. Testing, Debugging, and Maintenance

   • 7.1 Unit Testing and Regression Testing for Workflows

   • 7.2 Debugging Scripts and Execution Logs

   • 7.3 Maintaining Versioned Custom Code

8. Case Studies and Expert Scenarios

   • 8.1 Advanced Work Order Lifecycle Customization

   • 8.2 Real-Time Exception Workflow for Nonconformance

   • 8.3 Custom Reporting Triggered by Workflow Events

This advanced course empowers developers to fully exploit Apriso MES as a customizable platform for enterprise-grade manufacturing systems. Through complex workflows, embedded logic, and robust scripting, participants gain the ability to extend Apriso beyond its standard capabilities. These development skills are crucial for digital factory initiatives, real-time analytics, and process optimization.