Why would I need to reset a collection plan (and how do I do this)? [Article]
When a collection plan is actively collecting data on a WinSPC client, a flag is set in the WinSPC database reflecting this state. This flag is cleared when the collection plan is unloaded (or ex
How do I edit data after it is collected? [Article]
Introduction
You may want to edit a sample or subgroup of data in WinSPC after that data has already been collected. Assuming you
How do I manage the Microsoft SQL Server transaction log? [Article]
If you are using Microsoft's SQL Server as the backend database for WinSPC, you may need to manage the database transaction log in order to keep it to a manageable size. The transaction log is us
How do I setup unilateral specifications in WinSPC? [Article]
Not all variable characteristics have both an upper and lower specification limit. In some cases, you might only have an upper or lower specification limit that you need to adhere t
What is the difference between a Report Template and a Report Book? [Article]
A 'Report Template' is a new object in WinSPC 8.0 that details what the output of a specific report should look like. A report template completely controls what is displayed on the output of the
What do each of the different user permissions do? [Article]
The table below represents a list of the possible WinSPC User or User Group permissions and what actions each permission is related to. Data Collection Permis
What kind of information can I put into a message box trigger? [Article]
You can have WinSPC open up a message box containing relevant and useful information as a result of an out of control condition during data collection. This will help the operator to make an inform
How can I change the X-axis scaling on a histogram chart? [Article]
Starting in WinSPC 8.3.4, users are now able to customize the X-axis scaling for histograms in the Variable Analyzer or Report Templates. These chart properties are also a part of the chart's Col
How do I create a 32-bit ODBC DSN on a 64-bit operating system? [Article]
When using Custom Web Reporter (CWR), QualTrend, or WinSPC's ODBC device, you may need to create an ODBC DSN on a computer in order to tell the application how to connect to an external database.
Standard Datasets and Report Templates [Article]
...ort files for the datasets and report templates that are available with a new install or upgrade to WinSPC 8. If you have made changes to the default datasets or report templates