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| Attribute |
An attribute is a characteristic of a part or process that can be measured qualitatively. This is often a count of defective units or a list of possible defects. An example of an attribute would be the count of the number of units that had a particular visual defect, such as scratches or dents. Attributes are represented in WinSPC by a 'A' inside a blue diamond. Attributes use chart types such as 'p', 'np', 'u', 'c', or a pareto. |
| Collection Plan |
A collection plan is an object in WinSPC (setup by an administrator) that contains the configuration information necessary for an operator to collect data. This includes, among other options, an ordered list of characteristics as well as the definition of how the data is collected (i.e., from a serial connection or text file). |
| Control Test Template |
A Control Test Template is a WinSPC administrator object that contains a list of active tests and triggers (actions that take place in response to a test). The template allows you to setup your list of tests and triggers once and re-use them through applying a template or through control test template links (WinSPC 8.0 or later only). |
| Device |
A device is an object (configured by an administrator) that allows WinSPC to collect data from external sources (such as a serial gauge, text file, or database). |
| Password Mask |
A set of rules that controls the format of a password, defined in the WinSPC "System Settings". |
| Station |
A WinSPC station is an object in WinSPC that represents a WinSPC installation on a specific computer. Each station has a unique name (determined during the WinSPC installation process). |
| Tag |
A tag in WinSPC is a object that is attached to a part/process that is used during data collection to collect pieces of information that you want stored with your raw data. Examples of a tag might be things like a Lot Number, Material ID, or Serial Number. The values store into a tag can be either text or numeric in nature. |
| Trigger |
A trigger is an action that occurs in response to a control test. For example, sending an email or displaying a message box to the operator when a point is out of control are examples of triggers. |
| Triggers |
Triggers are an action that occurs in response to a control test. For example, sending an email or displaying a message box to the operator when a point is out of control are examples of triggers. |
| Variable |
A variable is a characteristic of a part or process that can be measured quantitatively. For example, height, temperature, and viscosity are all variable characteristics. Variables are represented in WinSPC by a 'V' inside a green diamond. Variables use chart types such as 'X-bar & R', 'X-bar & S', or 'X & MR'. |
