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title: "SPC:Perspective:GUI:Configure Sample Definition Manager"
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url: "https://docs.sepasoft.com/articles/mes-module-tutorials/spc-perspective-gui-configure-sample-definition-manager"
updated: 2026-07-23T18:14:05Z
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# SPC:Perspective:GUI:Configure Sample Definition Manager

## Configure Sample Definition Manager 

This stage is critically important as it involves defining the "what, how, and why" of the data collection process. Here, you will create a formal definition for each sample, specify the exact measurements to be taken, and set the analytical rules and control limits that govern data quality and subsequent analysis.

* Create a view named **Sample Definition Manager.**

![](/resources/Storage/mes-module-tutorials/spc-perspective-gui-configure-sample-definition-manager/spc-perspective-gui-configure-sample-definition-manager-2025-08-04-2.png)

* In the list of **Perspective Components**, locate the **Statistical Process Control** section.

![](/resources/Storage/mes-module-tutorials/spc-perspective-gui-configure-sample-definition-manager/spc-perspective-gui-configure-sample-definition-manager-2025-08-04.png)

* Drag an **SPC Sample Definition Manager** component to the view.

![](/resources/Storage/mes-module-tutorials/spc-perspective-gui-configure-sample-definition-manager/spc-perspective-gui-configure-sample-definition-manager-2025-08-04-1.png)

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