Branch Objects

You can insert a branch object into the respective procedure sequence beneath the current location of the cursor.

Use branch objects to process multiple operations or phases at the same time or to make a choice between running one of several operation or phases. The number of branch objects that you can use in a procedure is unlimited.

To insert a branch object

1. In the Recipe Editor dialog box, click the Unit Procedure, Operation, or Phase on which you want to add a branch.

2. Click the Add Unit Procedure Branch, Add Operation Branch or Add Phase Branch icon for the item that you selected in step 1.

   The branch is added to the procedure.

3. Double-click the branch.

   The Branch Properties dialog box appears.

   

4. In the Branch Size box, type the number of branches you want to add (maximum of 20).

   While you are limited to 20 branches, you can nest branches for added flexibility. The default Branch Size is 2.

5. Select All or One from the Execute Type list.

   For more information on Branch Types, see "Branch Execute Types".

6. Click Change and Close.

   The branch is inserted into the recipe procedure.

   Note: You cannot add branches around an existing unit procedure, operation, or phase. However, you can add a branch object and then drag-and-drop objects into a branch object.