Acceptable

The linked objects can be used with the manufacturing capability in order to execute an operation.

For example, in a drilling process (a manufacturing capability) there may be several types of drills that could be used. When the drilling capability is associated to an operation a list of the acceptable drills appears, and you can select the drill to associate with the operation.

Equivalent

The linked objects are considered to be equal to each other.

Equivalent compatibilities must be of the same type of resource, such as Work Centers or Skills.

Forbidden

The linked objects cannot be used with the manufacturing capability.

You are prevented from associating the forbidden object with the manufacturing capability.

Mandatory

The linked objects must be used with the manufacturing capability in order to execute an operation.

For example, in a welding process (a manufacturing capability) welding gas (a process material) is mandatory. When the welding capability is associated to an operation, the welding gas is automatically associated to the operation as well.

Not Recommended

The linked objects should not be used with the manufacturing capability.

Preferred

The linked objects should be used with the manufacturing capability.

For example, in the drilling capability, a certain compatible drill may be the preferred tool in an operation. When the drilling capability is associated with an operation, the preferred drill is suggested as the tool to associate with the operation.