Load Plan Step Sequence FAQS

1. What is the Load Plan step hierarchy?

• A Load Plan is structured as a hierarchy of steps, where each step can have child steps.
• These child steps are executed in parallel, in series, or conditionally based on the value of a variable.

2. How do I define the execution flow of steps in a Load Plan?

• At design-time, when you add a step, you define the step type and where to place it (child or sibling step).
• You can configure whether steps should execute in parallel, in series, or conditionally, depending on the variable values.

3. What are the possible step types in a Load Plan?

• Step types define how child steps are executed, including parallel, series, or conditional execution. You can find a detailed list and descriptions of step types in Table 13-1.

4. Can I change the order of steps in a Load Plan?

• Yes, you can reorganize the order of steps in the hierarchy by either dragging the step to a new position or using the arrows in the Step table toolbar.
5. How do I insert a step into a Load Plan?
• When adding a step, you can choose its position in the sequence:
• Add it as a child step (under a parent step).
• Add it as a sibling step either after or before a selected step.
6. What happens if I disable a step?
• When you disable a step, it will not execute during the Load Plan run.
• Disabling a step also disables all its child steps.
• Disabled steps are skipped during execution.
7. Can I enable or disable steps at run-time?
• Yes, you can enable or disable steps both at design-time and run-time.
• Disabling steps at run-time ensures that they are not executed.
8. Can I use conditional logic to control the execution of steps?
• Yes, you can use conditional logic based on the value of variables to decide whether certain steps are executed. 
• This is particularly useful for handling different scenarios within a Load Plan.
9. Where can I find more information about step types and reordering steps?
• More information on step types can be found  and details on reordering steps.