Sample Definition Attributes

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Attributes in a Sample Definition

Some examples of attributes include pH, temperature, viscosity, weight, non-conformities, and nonconforming items. From here, the name, description, datatype, format, default value, minimum value, and maximum value can be defined.

 

To add attributes to a Sample Definition:

  • Select a definition in the Definition List tree.
  • Under Sample Definition Settings, click Attribute List.
  • Click New.
Attribute SettingsDescription
NameNames can have spaces and special characters.
DescriptionAttribute summary description
isRequired
Use isRequired set to True, to ensure values are entered before saving.


Version Dependent

Warning

isRequired: In version 3.81.3 RC5 and 3.79.3 RC5 and later. 

Datatype
  • Integer
  • Real
  • Boolean
  • Inspected Count

  • Non Conforming Count: Attribute can contain a counting number (1, 2, 3, 4, …) and represents a number of nonconforming items (defective items) for a attribute samples. This attribute data type is recognized and required by the p and np control charts.  Example: Dented Cans in a tray.

  • Nonconformity Count: Attribute can contain a counting number (1, 2, 3, 4, …) and represents the number of nonconformities items that have (deformities) for a attribute samples. This attribute data type is recognized and required by the c and u control charts.  Example: Dents on a can.
ChartType
  • None
  • XBAR_R: SPC XBar Chart - Perspective
  • XBAR_S: SPC XBar Chart - Perspective
  • INDIVIDUAL: SPC Individual Chart - Perspective
  • MEDIAN: SPC Median Chart - Perspective
  • U: SPC U-Chart - Perspective
  • C: SPC C-Chart - Perspective
  • P: SPC P-Chart - Perspective
  • NP: SPC NP-Chart - Perspective
  • HISTOGRAM: SPC Histogram Chart - Perspective
  • PARETO: SPC Pareto Chart - Perspective
  • CP: CP Event
  • PP: SPC Process Capability and Performance Chart - Perspective | SPC Process Capability Chart - Perspective | Process Performance Event
  • PPM: Parts Per Million Event
  • ADT: Anderson Darling Test
  • BOX_AND_WHISKERS: SPC Box and Whisker Chart - Perspective
  • CPPP: CPPP Event
OrderUsed is in the Sample Entry component, where it determines the order in which the attributes display. 
Measurement CountSets the number of samples to take for the system to consider the counts as a full sample.
Default ValueSets the default value for a measurement.
Minimum ValueOptional - Sets the minimum value of measurement data.
Maximum ValueOptional - Sets the maximum value of measurement data.
FormatOptional - The format string for this attribute's display. Used to verify formatting values on the control charts and that entered data is correctly formatted.
Units Optional - Sets the measurement to a standard quantity.
WeightOptional - Used for the Pareto chart to determine importance. For example, you have Scratched and Cracked. Cracked is a bigger deal so you would give it a higher weight here.

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