Variables tab

You can specify this information:

Variable Step Plan

The order in which variables, heads, samples, and positions are stepped through during inspection. The format to be specified as H(1:*);S(1:*);V(1:*);P(1:*). See, Variable step plan.

Hide Variable data entry form

If this check box is selected, the application hides the variable entry form. You must specify all data through the spreadsheet.

Variable Spreadsheet Layout

The manner in which the variable data is displayed on the data entry page. Possible values:

• S as row title, V, H & P as columns (SxVHP)
• P as row title, V, H & S as columns (PxVHS)
• H & S as row titles, V & P as columns (HSxVP)
• H, S & P as row titles, V as column (HSPxV)
• H as row title, V, S & P as columns (HxVSP)
• V, H, S & P as row titles, Value in column (VHSP)
• V as row title, H, S & P as columns (VxHSP)

Display Plan

The sequence in which the measurements are displayed on the data entry screen. The format to be specified as H(1:*);S(1:*);V(1:*);P(1:*). See, Variable display plan.

Enforced Data Entry Policy

Determines when operators can save a quality check that includes variable data. Possible values:

• No Policy - Save any time: The operator can save the quality check any time.
• Enforce at least 1 measurement: The operator must record at least one measurement to save the quality check.
• Save disabled until all measurements entered: The operator must record all measurements to save the quality check.

Allow Remeasurement

Determines when an operator can remeasure data during inspection. Possible values:

• Always: The operator can remeasure data.
• Never: The operator cannot remeasure data.
• Only for UDI Steps: The operator can only remeasure data through a gauge device.
• Only for Keyboard Steps: The operator can only remeasure data using a keyboard.

OOS Primary Warning Mode

Determines how the application displays out-of-specification warnings when operators enter data manually. Possible values:

• Disable: There are no violation alerts.
• Warn: Warnings are displayed for primary entries.
• Alert: Alerts are displayed, which must be acknowledged for primary entries.

OOS Secondary Warning Mode

Determines how the application displays out-of-specification warnings for data entered automatically or calculated using a formula. Possible values:

• Disable: There are no violation alerts.
• Warn: Warnings are displayed for secondary entries.

Allow Ad-Hoc Device Switching

If this check box is selected, the application enables the operator to switch device entry cells to keyboard mode at any point during the inspection.

Raise Device Switch Alarms

If this check box is selected, the application raises an alarm when device entry cells are switched to keyboard mode manually or automatically.