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  1. questionWhat is the WinSPC Application Server?
    The WinSPC application server, introduced in WinSPC 8.3.0, is a server-side component to the WinSPC system. It is a service that will speed up the rate at which WinSPC's analysis and reporting tools process data. Specifically, the application server will increase the performance of the followi ...

  2. questionWhat is the difference between linking and applying a control test template?
    A control test template allows a user to easily configure the desired control tests and triggers to be used during data collection for multiple variables or attributes. Once a template is created and configured, it can either be applied or linked to have its associated tests and triggers used w ...

  3. questionI've forgotten the WinSPC 'admin' password, what do I do?
    The WinSPC 'admin' user is the pre-configured administrator account whose password is set when WinSPC is first installed. The password can be changed by logging into WinSPC as the 'admin' user, and then selecting "Tools" > "Change Password" from the drop down menu at the top of the screen. I ...

  4. questionHow can I export data in WinSPC to Excel, CSV or HTML format?
    Introduction WinSPC supports exporting data from within WinSPC into XLS (Microsoft Excel 97-2003), XLSX (Microsoft Excel 2007-2020), CSV (Text) and HTML (Web) formats. This can be done from either the Variable Analyzer, Attribute Analyzer or Data Set Builder. Procedure 1a. Right-click on any ...

  5. questionWhat is the correct order to shut down and restart servers in my WinSPC environment?
    The following is the procedure recommended when any WinSPC component requires an OS reboot, assuming you are on the most recent version of WinSPC (9.0.10 is the most recent release as of today), and that the all of the installation instructions covered in the WinSPC Installation & Configura ...

  6. questionHow do I submit a suggestion for a new knowledgebase article?
    If you have an idea for a new knowledgebase article, we want to know! Click on the Contact link at the top of the page and just fill out the form. We will review your submission and let you know when we turn it into an article!

  7. questionMatching External Data Source Readings with Collection Plan Steps
    Readings from an external data source must, in the end, be matched with the appropriate step in a collection plan. When the data source feeds only one step, this is assured. When the data source feeds multiple steps, however, ambiguity is introduced. The most common methods for resolving this a ...

  8. questionHow do I setup a Microsoft Excel file device?
    Data stored in simple Excel files (.xls or .xlsx files) can be used to automatically populate variables and tags in WinSPC using an ‘Excel file’ device. As the Excel file gets updated with new data, WinSPC can pull the new data into variables and tags. Setting up a Microsoft Excel f ...

  9. questionHow do I use the Equation Builder and Table function?
    The Equation Builder is WinSPC's tool for creating equations. Equations are sometimes used to calculate values, limits and targets for a variable, and even can be used in user-defined tests and triggers. Displaying the Equation Builder You can use the Equation Builder to develop an equation for ...

  10. questionWhat are Reasonable Limits and how are they used in WinSPC?
    Introduction In addition to standard SPC limits such as Specifications Limits/Engineering Limits and Control Limits, WinSPC includes a set of limits that serves a different purpose. Reasonable Limits offer remedies to a variety of scenarios that are occasionally problematic -- in particular, tw ...

  11. questionHow do I activate my WinSPC licenses?
    To activate your WinSPC licenses, you will need to do the following: Run WinSPC on any computer and login as the admin user. Select "Tools" > "License Manager" from the drop down menu at the top of the screen. This will cause the "License Manager" dialog box to appear. You will need to kee ...

  12. questionWhat is the relationship between Parts/Processes, Variables, Attributes, Tags, Short Runs and Collection Plans?
    Variables and Attributes (as well as Parts/Processes are the containers for Variables and Attributes (as well as some other things like Blueprints and Tags).

  13. questionHow can I create a control test to count the number of samples in a subgroup that are out of spec?
    In WinSPC 8.3.4, a new subgroup level control test type has been added that allows a user to setup a custom control test that counts the number of readings in a subgroup that meet a certain criteria (such as the number of readings outside the spec limits). Using this new subgroup level control ...

  14. questionHow can I quickly search or find an item in WinSPC?
    Introduced in WinSPC 8.3.3, you can use the WinSPC "Search" functionality to easily find a WinSPC object that you are looking for based on its name. The search functionality can be accessed from within the WinSPC Administrator window, the WinSPC Navigator window, or the WinSPC Data Collection w ...

  15. questionHow do I move the remote directory?
    The WinSPC remote directory is a network share that stores common files used by all of the WinSPC stations. If you need to move the location of the WinSPC remote directory, there are specific steps you must follow: Locate the WinSPC remote directory. If you do not know the current location of ...

  16. questionWhat are the hardware requirements for WinSPC?
    WinSPC Database Server WinSPC requires a back-end database to store configuration information and production data collected by WinSPC. Please refer to any hardware recommendations and minimums provided by the maker of the database server you will employ in your WinSPC deployment. For best perfo ...

  17. questionWhat is the difference between specification limits and control limits?
    This is a crucial distinction that is frequently confused. Basically, specification limits have to do with the voice of the customer while control limits have to do with the voice of the process. First off, what are specifications? Specifications define the allowable deviation from target or no ...

  18. questionWhat is the difference between a Data Set List Filter and a Data Set Data Filter?
    What is the difference between List Filters and Data Filters in a Data Set? Beginning with the introduction of Data Sets in WinSPC Version 8 and continuing thru to the current version of WinSPC, some of our customers have been asking the question, “What is the difference between a ...

  19. questionHow are Variable Analyzer's visualizations related to Data Collection's visualizations and Variable Setup?
    Variable Analyzer is an analysis tool. It is independent of your Data Collection view and your Varialbe's configuration settings. However, the Variable Analyzer will initially take the settings that you configure within your Variable as the defaults to set the Calculated Control Limits that are ...

  20. questionWhy can't I see my annotation list (Notes, Assignable Causes, Corrective Actions)?
    So, you have an annotation list, such as one or more from Notes, Assignable Causes and/or Corrective Actions. Either you are in Data Collection Mode and have a 'Prompt For Notes' trigger enabled, or you manually go to click on a data point to bring up the data browser in either a Data Collectio ...

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