Create an Operation that will start Automatically, on Schedule

You want to create an Operation that will start Automatically when Scheduled

Step-by-step guide

This is for OEE 2.0

Using the Material Manager, create a new Material (or modify an existing Material accordingly)
Use the Object Editor to check your Operation Definition
right click on Operation Definition and select Edit Settings

add a Trigger Operation Begin with the sign

save

Edit the _CO segment (Changeover) in the same fashion (right click → Edit Settings)
and make sure that Auto is selected

save
In this example, I am using MES Schedule Selector and MES Schedule View stock components
right click on the Schedule View Time Line and select New Entry

in the drawer that appears
in this example, I selected <none> for Work Order and I am using Duration

save
at the Scheduled Time (or different if you drag the entry in the MES Schedule View Time Line)
this Operation will start and end Automatically