---
title: "SPC: Practical Tutorial | Perspective"
id: "spc-practical-tutorial-perspective"
project: "Tutorials"
url: "https://docs.sepasoft.com/articles/mes-module-tutorials/spc-practical-tutorial-perspective"
updated: 2026-07-23T18:14:06Z
---

# SPC: Practical Tutorial \| Perspective

## SPC Perspective Tutorial
 The following SPC Practical Tutorial is comprised of three sections:

* **GUI-Driven Approach** — This approach relies on the visual nature (the raphical ser nterface) of the MES and Ignition components. SPC parameters are created manually during run-time, rather than via scripting.
* **Tag-Driven Approach** — This approach captures the use case of handling production via Tag change events.
* **Script-Driven Approach** — Python scripting may be utilized to create SPC parameters without requiring GUI touch points. This tutorial section goes into detail on scripting for these tasks.

Each section is independent and contains its own setup and configuration pages, allowing students to train only on the sections they choose, without being required to perform prerequisite tasks from other sections (after initial Ignition and database installation/configuration).

Get Set Up First!

| ![Warning](/resources/Storage/mes-module-tutorials/mes-module-tutorials/Warning.png) | Before proceeding, complete the [Getting Set Up](/articles/mes-module-tutorials/setting-up) section to get Ignition and your database installed and configured. |
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 ## Project File

* Download the starting project file for the **SPC: Practical Tutorial** by clicking here: [Starting Project File](/resources/Storage/mes-module-tutorials/SPC%20Perspective%20Tutorial.zip) (Note: Ignition 8.1.39 & MES Modules 3.81.11 SP8 or later required.)
* In Ignition **Designer**, import the **SPC Perspective Tutorial** **.zip** file:

![](/resources/Storage/mes-module-tutorials/spc-practical-tutorial/Ignition%20Project%20File%20Import_1x.png)