Configuring an area chart
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This article is valid up to version 2.2.4 of the system, since, as of the later versions, the chart settings are now performed in the General parameters (FM035) menu. Click here to access the updated documentation.
Prerequisite
- Access to the Configuration > Area chart (FM033) menu.
Presentation
The area chart is used in SoftExpert FMEA to visually classify the failure causes according to their priority, considering the combination between the severity and occurrence criteria.
Through this configuration, the system automatically defines which causes will be treated as high or medium priority, assisting in the quick identification of the most critical risks and in directing the improvement actions.
Configure area chart
1. Access the Configuration > Area chart (FM033) menu.
2. On the screen presented, select, on the left side, the type of FMEA for which the area chart will be configured.
3. On the right side of the screen, configure the criteria that will define the priority of the failure causes, according to the available sections:
- High priority: enter the severity and occurrence criteria that will classify the failure causes as high priority in the FMEA.
- Medium priority: enter the severity and occurrence criteria that will classify the failure causes as medium priority in the FMEA.
4. Click the 
button to complete the area chart configuration.
Conclusion
Configuring the area chart is an essential resource for the correct prioritization of the failure causes in SoftExpert FMEA.
By defining clear severity and occurrence criteria for each priority level, the system offers an objective view of the most relevant risks, supporting decision-making and the effectiveness of the prevention and continuous improvement actions.