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What is Production Process Editor?

Production Process Editor is a specialized diagramming tool designed for creating detailed production process workflows. This professional solution enables designers and engineers to visualize complex production systems through an intuitive interface built on ReactFlow's powerful architecture.

At the heart of this editor is a comprehensive palette system located at the top of the interface, from which designers can drag-and-drop specialized nodes directly into the main diagram area. Each node is carefully designed with an SVG shape at the top representing the process type, and a rectangular port at the bottom that serves as a connection point for pipes (links) between different production stages.

When an end-user selects a node, detailed information is displayed in a dedicated information panel below the diagram. For designers, an Inspector panel provides comprehensive control over node and link properties, allowing real-time modification of process parameters, connection types, and visual attributes. This dual-mode interface ensures both designers and end-users have access to the information they need.

The port-based connection system enables designers to draw pipes by simply dragging from one node's port to another, creating clear visual representations of material flow, data flow, or process dependencies. This intuitive interaction model makes complex production processes easy to understand and modify.

Features & Capabilities

This application includes several powerful features that make it easy to create professional production process editor applications:

Element Palette

Comprehensive palette of production process nodes including machines, processes, storage, and control elements that can be dragged into the diagram.

Drag & Drop

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for placing nodes from the palette into the diagram with automatic alignment and snapping.

Port-based Connections

Rectangular ports at the bottom of each node enable precise pipe connections between production stages with visual feedback.

Property Inspector

Dedicated inspector panel for designers to modify node properties, connection settings, and visual attributes in real-time.

SVG Shapes

Custom SVG shapes at the top of each node provide clear visual distinction between different process types and production elements.

Technologies Used

React
TypeScript
ReactFlow
SVG
Canvas API

Integration

Export production diagrams to JSON, PNG, SVG, or PDF formats for documentation and sharing. Import existing process definitions from manufacturing systems. Compatible with production planning software and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). API available for programmatic diagram generation and integration with industrial automation platforms.

Use Cases

Production Process Editor is perfect for a wide range of applications and scenarios:

Manufacturing process design and documentation
Industrial production planning
Production line visualization
Process optimization and analysis
Training and onboarding materials
Quality control workflow mapping

Key Benefits

  • Visualize complex production processes clearly
  • Design production workflows without coding
  • Improve process understanding across teams
  • Document production systems professionally
  • Optimize production flows through visualization
  • Reduce production planning time by 60%