Prerequisites

• Access to the Configuration > General parameters (SP019) menu.
• Access to the Management > Collection planning (SP003) menu or to the Management > Collection tracking (SP004) menu.
• Planned data collection.

Introduction

The configuration of a default chart for all collections in the system is recommended in situations in which highly specific characteristics are not necessary. This simplified approach provides a practical data analysis in a broader context.

On the other hand, the configuration of a default chart for a single collection is recommended in situations in which highly specific characteristics must be highlighted.

Configuring a chart for all collections

1. Access the Configuration > General parameters (SP019) menu.

2. Click on the Control panel tab.

3. In the Chart view section, access the Variable or Attribute tab, according to the configuration needs.

4. Define the number of lines and columns into which the execution screen will be divided. 

5. Select information for each matrix position.

• Charts: Displayed charts depend on the characteristic type. 
• Samples: displays a list with the last reads samples, including reading values, sample information, and some sample calculations such as average, range, and standard deviation.
• Results: displays a simplified version of characteristic results, with the control limit values for the chart type.
• Image: displays the image associated with the characteristic to facilitate the acquisition of the reading.

6. Click on the button.

Configuring charts for a specific collection

1. Access the Management > Collection planning (SP003) menu or the Management > Collection tracking (SP004) menu.

2. Select the desired collection and click on the button.

3. Access the Control panel config. section.

4. In the Chart view section, click on the Variable or Attribute tab, according to the configuration needs.

5. In the Number of lines and Number of columns fields, define how the execution screen will be split.

6. Select information for each matrix position.

• Charts: Displayed charts depend on the characteristic type. 
• Samples: displays a list with the last reads samples, including reading values, sample information, and some sample calculations such as average, range, and standard deviation.
• Results: displays a simplified version of characteristic results, with the control limit values for the chart type.
• Image: displays the image associated with the characteristic to facilitate the acquisition of the reading.

7. Click on the button. 

Conclusion

This article allowed for understanding how to configure a chart for all collections and for a specific collection recorded in the system.

Refer to the Configuring a characteristic for collection article to check if all necessary configurations for the planning step have been completed. Once done, move on to the Executing a data collection article.