SoftExpert Inspection general parameters
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Prerequisite
- Access the Settings menu > General parameters (IP035).
Presentation
The general parameters menu allows you to define the component's default settings, applicable to all records registered in the system. These settings can assist and facilitate the use of available resources.
See how to configure the general parameters of SoftExpert Inspection:
Configure general parameters
1. Access the Settings menu > General parameters (IP035).
2. Enable the settings in the following tabs:
General
The following sections will be available in the tab:
Inspection flow
| Parameter | Marked |
| Do not send an email for the receipt steps. | Disable email notifications for each stage of the delivery process. |
| Block payments from suppliers who do not have contact information. | It does not allow the inclusion of payments from suppliers who do not have registered contact information. |
| When a skip-batch rule is configured for receiving, do not allow the identification step to be closed while there is another open record for the same inspection form. | Any open receipts for the same inspection form must be completed before the new receipt identification step is closed. |
Non-conformity
| Parameter | Marked |
| Include a non-conformity when the receipt is rejected. | It makes it mandatory to associate a non-conformity when, during the release stage , the receipt is rejected. In this case, the system will only allow the stage to be closed if a non-conformity is registered. |
| Recalculate indices when a nonconformity is included for a closed receipt. | The system recalculates the indices from the month of receipt up to the last period when the receipt under analysis, associated with a non-conformity, has already been considered in some quality index. |
Evaluation of quality indices
| Parameter | Marked |
| When there are one or more non-conformities associated with the receipt. |
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Inspection
The following sections will be available in the tab:
PPM Calculations
| Parameter | Marked |
| Calculate based on the total batch size. | The PPM (parts per million) calculation will be performed based on the batch size. |
| Calculate based on the number of samples inspected. | The PPM calculation will be based on the number of samples inspected. |
| When calculating PPM, consider the defective items reported in the non-conformity record. | Defective items registered as nonconformities will be considered in the PPM calculation. If this option is not selected, these items will not be included in the calculation. |
Switching applicable
| Parameter | |
| Switching applicable |
Select this option to use the switching system and change the inspection mode (normal, severe, or reduced). To switch between severe and reduced modes, it is mandatory to first return to the normal mode.
If this option is disabled, the system will not automatically perform the switching. In this case, when necessary, the user must manually change the inspection regime in the inspection sheet for the item, process, or input. |
| Quality level |
The inspection of items, processes, or supplies can be automatically adjusted by the system, based on received and rejected batches, according to the established rules for switching:
Normal to Attenuated If none out of 10 delivered batches are rejected, the inspection regime is changed to "Reduced". These values may be adjusted as needed.
Reduced to Normal If one batch is rejected, the system reverts to "Normal". These values can be adjusted as needed.
Normal to Severe If, among 5 consecutive batches, 2 are rejected in the original inspection, the inspection regime is changed to "Severe". These values may be adjusted as needed.
Severe to Normal If all five consecutive batches are approved, the inspection regime reverts to "Normal". These values may be adjusted as needed. |
| Interrupt inspection if ____ lots under strict regulations have been rejected. | Please specify the number of lots that, when reached, will result in the interruption of the inspection. |
The inspection regimes considered by the system are :
Normal: Used when there is no evidence that the product quality is lower or higher than the specified quality level. This is the regime applied at the beginning of the switching system.
Severe: applied when there is a deterioration in product quality. This regime requires stricter acceptance criteria from quality control. Note: if there is an improvement in product quality, it will be permitted to return to the "Normal" regime .
Attenuated: adopted when an improvement in product quality becomes evident, allowing for the use of a reduced sample for inspection.
To restore the default values recommended by the applicable NBR 5426/1985 switching standard, press the button . 
Association of instruments in inspection
| Parameter | Marked |
| Use only movable instruments for operation. | Only instruments that are currently in use can be associated with the inspection. Note: if unchecked, any instrument registered in the Active SoftExpert can be selected for inspection, provided that the option "Use only instruments moved for use" is not enabled. |
| Use only instruments that are up-to-date on their calibration. | Only instruments with up-to-date calibration can be associated with the inspection. Note: if unchecked, any instrument registered in the Active SoftExpert can be selected for inspection, provided that the option "Use only instruments moved for use" is not enabled. |
| Require instrument association during the inspection phase of attribute characteristics. | It makes the association of instruments mandatory in the attributive characteristics inspection stage in order to complete the inspection. |
| Require instrument association during the variable characteristics inspection phase. | It makes the association of instruments mandatory in the variable characteristics inspection stage in order to complete the inspection. |
Production Inspection
The following sections will be available in the tab:
Fields required for production inspection
| Parameter | Marked |
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OP/OS Number OF No. Lot number Shift |
It makes filling in the fields mandatory during production inspection. |
Tabs available when completing the production inspection.
| Parameter | Marked |
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Enables the display of tabs during production inspection. |
| Parameter | Marked |
| Allow editing of pre-inspection records during execution. | Enables editing of pre-inspections during execution. |
| Copy attributes from the last trial. | Allows you to copy the attributes from the last trial. |
3. Click the button 
to save the settings.
Conclusion
Therefore, the parameter settings will be applied to all records in the system.