Option Groups

Option Groups are reusable multiple choice or single choice lists that can be applied across multiple entities in TilliT.

Option Groups are reusable lists of choices that can be applied across multiple entities in TilliT — including activity template items, downtime selections, and boards items. They allow you to define structured choice lists once and reference them wherever a selection is needed.

Navigation

Settings > Configuration > Option Groups

Creating an Option Group

1. Click Create.

1. Fill out the following fields:

Field	Description
Name*	Name of the option group
Type*	The structure of the choice list. See Option Group Types below.

* Required field

1. Add option items to the group and click Save.

Option Group Types

Type	Description
Single	One layer, single choice list. The user can select only one option.
Multiple	One layer, multiple choice list. The user can select more than one option.
Tree	Multi-level hierarchy. The selection at each level narrows down the choices available at the next level. Useful for structured classifications such as downtime reasons.
Downtime Reason	A Tree-style group used to populate the eventReason and downtimeType fields on a downtime record. Represents the business classification of a stoppage (e.g. Machine Fault, Unplanned Downtime).
Downtime Machine	A Tree-style group used to populate the machine, component, and component fault fields on a downtime record. Supports three levels of hierarchy: the Machine, the Component of the Machine, and the Fault of the Component.

Downtime Reason captures why the stoppage happened from a business perspective. Downtime Machine captures what piece of equipment was responsible. Both can be configured as separate option groups and assigned to an asset.

Examples

Downtime Reason Tree

A Downtime Reason Tree group provides a hierarchical selection for classifying stoppages by business category.

Single Type

A Single type group presents a flat list where the user selects exactly one option.

Tree Type

A Tree type group allows multi-level selections, where each level narrows the available choices.

Multiple Type

A Multiple type group presents a flat list where the user can select more than one option.

Downtime Machine Type

A Downtime Machine group provides a hierarchical selection for identifying the equipment responsible for a stoppage. The hierarchy follows three levels:

Level	Description	Example
First level	The Machine	Labeller
Second level	The Component of the Machine	Film Wrapper
Third level	The Fault of the Component	Bearing Failure

Example configuration showing a three-level Downtime Machine option group

Where Option Groups are Used

Entity	Usage
Activity Template Items	Assign an Option Group to an OPTION-type activity item to define its available choices.
Assets	Assign Downtime Reason and Downtime Machine groups to an asset for downtime classification.
Boards	Use an Option Group to define the choices available in an option-type board column.