You can specify additional attributes in the:

• Test > Conditions tab
• Test > Parameters tab
• Test Results > Test Results tab
• Test Results > Test Conditions tab.

Independent variable of the test that defines a context for the test, for example, room temperature or time of day. Permissible values for conditions can be set up in advance and the actual values recorded at the time of the test.

Amount of time to elapse in which a test should be completed. For example, if there are 2 intervals of 1 day each, the first interval says that the first test should be completed within the first day from the start date; the second interval says that the second run of the test should be completed within 2 days from the start date.

Characteristic that can be measured by tests. For example, dry time of paint needs to be tested and the measurements recorded.

In addition, there are parameters for conditions of the tests themselves. For example, the dry time test must be completed within a humidify environment that is normal for the climate where the product is sold.

Provides the ability to apply test plans to one or more formulas when they are created from the References tab of the project using a create rule such as PROJECTFORMULAPLAN.

An automated workflow process in which the system creates samples and test orders for a list of tests in a test plan and opens the Test Results form.

A measurement, observation, or judgement that is determined under specified conditions and, sometimes in a specific order.

A small amount of a formula or item that can be separately identified for a test. Samples can be assigned a batch number that corresponds to a larger quantity where the sample was taken from.

An action or series of actions that is taken by a person to evaluate or assess a material according to a test method. Can include a reference to a standard test method protocol. It also includes properties to be measured, intervals at which the test can be run, and conditions criteria for running the test.

A formal protocol such as ASTM, USP, or CTFA that defines how a tester evaluates specific properties of a material. This is an external reference to Optiva and contains information about the conditions and steps for testing.

An active and historical record of testing. Contains lists of samples, tests, conditions, comments and results. The order acts as a request for testing, a working record during testing, and a final repository for results.

A list of parameters that are evaluated during testing. Each parameter is measured or assessed using a specific test. A test plan is created from within an object.

Initiated from an object. Uses an automated workflow to create samples of the object and create a test order. Add the samples and tests to the test order, and open the Test Results form (ready for test results to be entered).