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# Activity Templates

An activity is a representation of something that someone needs to do at the right moment in the right place. It is represented as a digital form, but its content can be used as an instruction. Think digital and dynamic SOP.

In order to represent the workflow of activities required to run a factory, we represent each step as an ***activity template***. These templates provide a standardised set of instructions that can be used as a starting point for creating new activities. They define:

* The "what" of the activity: What needs to be done.
* The "when" of the activity: When it needs to be done (e.g., at the start of the order, after a step is completed, or once we receive an event from a machine).
* The "where" of the activity: In what context this activity is relevant (e.g., maybe only for this type of equipment, or if the product being made has these characteristics).

By using activity templates, users can ensure that activities are consistently structured and executed, regardless of who is responsible for carrying them out. This can help to improve efficiency and reduce errors, while also making it easier to track the progress of each task and ensure that everything is completed on time.

### Learn more about Activity Templates

Select a section below to dive deeper into configuring and managing your Activity Templates:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Create an Activity</strong></td><td>Learn how to set up, define, and launch a new activity template from scratch</td><td><a href="/pages/WQ0CeBgjhjLISpBm0FqW">/pages/WQ0CeBgjhjLISpBm0FqW</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Where</strong></td><td>Configure the specific context, equipment, or product characteristics where the activity applies </td><td><a href="/pages/9Hx12QWTsHPpu7tho77l">/pages/9Hx12QWTsHPpu7tho77l</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>When</strong></td><td>Set up triggers, orders timing, and machine events that determine when the activity is executed</td><td><a href="/pages/HnDj9HP0QWIZ0YRI7TbZ">/pages/HnDj9HP0QWIZ0YRI7TbZ</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Versioning</strong></td><td>Manage updates, maintain historical revisions, and control template releases</td><td><a href="/pages/kyWma7yBtxflnw6ee8U9">/pages/kyWma7yBtxflnw6ee8U9</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Building</strong></td><td>Assemble your template workflow and define how components interact</td><td><a href="/pages/oe7056la4xotB2hl0E6r">/pages/oe7056la4xotB2hl0E6r</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Elements</strong></td><td>Explore the individual Item Types and Data Types available for your templates</td><td><a href="/pages/2h1aDW6r8iolsE7WZRGc">/pages/2h1aDW6r8iolsE7WZRGc</a></td></tr></tbody></table>