The "Configurations" menu group contains the options for customising the Q-DAS application.
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Evaluation Strategy The core of a validated evaluation is known as the evaluation strategy. In the evaluation strategy, the statistical calculations and specifications can be defined on a client-specific basis, or the already established company standards and guidelines can be used. This ensures that the results can be compared and reproduced across the organisation and between sites. In addition to the Q-DAS evaluation strategies, which are different for each module, the Q-DAS application also includes company-specific evaluation strategies. A separate topic provides technical descriptions of how to use the evaluation strategies. Link to: Evaluation Strategy |
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Language Provides a pull-down menu to change the language within the Q-DAS application. From version 14.0.2.x all languages are available without licensing. The available languages and how to create language specific reports, forms or graphics is explained in a separate topic. Link to: Languages in the Q-DAS Software |
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General Settings The basic configuration of the Q-DAS applications is set using the options in the "General Settings" dialogue. The settings affect the graphical interface, printing behaviour, graphics handling or text layout. Link to: General Settings Dialogue |
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User Management User administration is one of the central elements. The options available in User Management and how to configure groups and users is part of a separate topic. Link to: User Management |
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Paths The "Directories" dialogue provides the paths used by the Q-DAS applications. These are, for example, the default masks, reports, logo or default directory for DFQ files. An overview of the various configurations for the directories and paths that are used by the Q-DAS applications is part of a separate topic. Link to: Q-DAS Application Paths |
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Databases Database Selection and Configuration |
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Q-DAS Database The connection to the value database can be changed here. In classic networks with server-client provision, this is not necessary if a database is made centrally available to all clients via the server configuration. The database selection is saved for the product started at this workstation. The manual database change should therefore only be used if the functionality and location of the database is known. |
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Central Database Connection The rules for the central database are the same as for the normal Q-DAS database. The central database is used, for example, to synchronise local test plans into a single database or to store measurement data from different recording stations centrally. In O-QIS MCA/CMM Reporting with buffer databases, this database connection is used to transfer the measurement files to the central database after acknowledgement. When using O-QIS MCA/CMM Reporting without buffer databases, all measurements are stored in the central database. In Q-DM and M-QIS Reporting, the central database connection entry is the fallback level if no database connection is selected. |
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Compress Database This button can be used to compress the Microsoft Access value database. It is not possible to repair the database using this button. The "Compress Database" button is only displayed if the currently selected connection under Q-DAS Database is a connection to a Microsoft Access database. |
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Options The "Options” (database configuration) dialogue is the main configuration tool for handling the value database. It is used to manage the value database, but it also includes options that affect the loading of data from the database. • The "Value Database - Functions and Administration" topic provides an overview and general use of the database management options. Link to: "Options (database configuration)" dialogue • An overview and general use of the options that affect the loading of data, for example when using the "Read from Database" or "Part Selection Database" dialogues, is covered in the "Read from Database" topic. Link to: Configuration of the "Read from Database" dialogue • For a better understanding, the effect of the options on the "Part Selection Database" dialogue is described in a separate document. Link to: Part Selection Database |
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Configuration Database Synchronisation / Start Database Synchronisation manually Depending on the data flow and existing infrastructure, it may be necessary to keep test plans locally available for recording. However, in order to view the locally recorded data from different measuring stations, or to make it available for various users, it is necessary to transfer them to a central location. The use cases where local test plans can be synchronised with the central database, and how they are configured and used, are described in a separate topic. Link to: Synchronisation of Local Test Plans with the Central Database |
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Release locked Parts Brings up the dialogue that allows the user to release test plans in the database that have been locked by another user. This was previously only available to users with database administration rights. |
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Database Texts Opens the dialogue that allows the user to modify the contents of the text database. All texts in the database can be edited using this dialogue. Before making any changes to the text database, it is strongly recommended to consult the Q-DAS project team. Changes to the text database cannot be undone. |
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Catalogues |
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The handling, configuration, transfer and export of the catalogues is described in a separate document. Link to: Catalogues | |
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Catalogue of translations From version 12, Q-DAS software offers the possibility of translating K-field contents. By creating a sort of catalogue with individual entries for different languages, the entries can be used to translate the K-field contents, e.g. in Q-DAS graphics or reports. Link to: Translation of K-fields |
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K-field Defaults An alternative to manual input in part and characteristic masks is the use of user-defined selection lists. The "K-field defaults" dialogue provides the possibility to create a sort of catalogue with individual entries for a K-field. Link to: Selection List for K-fields (Customised Entries) |
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Printer These settings are used to configure PDF and printer output settings, as well as the default for graphics output. |
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Ribbon / Compare Ribbons The ribbon bar is the basic tool for working with the Q-DAS product. It is dynamic, meaning that the components available depend on the product, user group, and context. The default ribbon does not include all commands. How to customise and compare ribbon bars for different user groups is explained in a separate topic. Link to: Ribbon Bar |
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Fields, input and output |
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Required input fields The required input fields are a way of forcing the user to enter information. How K-fields are defined as required fields and when a check is performed is explained in a separate topic. Link to: Required Input Fields |
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Definition of the used measured quantity The user can select a "Measured quantity" in the characteristics mask by selecting an entry. This allows the available entries and their order to be specified. |
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Formatting output Configuration dialogue to specify the number of decimal places for output points. |
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| Calculated expression Access to the dialogue for creating individual output points with a user-defined calculation formula. |
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| Result export (file) These settings are used to define the fields (output points) for the calculated results to be output to a file. Configuration and handling is described in a separate topic. Link to: Export Results |
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Alarms These settings are used to configure alarms. The Q-DAS software provides the option of triggering alarms in the case of an error during data recording or upload. The alarm conditions and range of functions depend on the Q-DAS product/module used. For better understanding, the configuration and handling of alarms is described within the topic of the relevant product/module. |
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Global Colour Settings With the implementation of styles, which allow centralised configuration of graphics, this option has become obsolete. In previous versions, the global colour settings were used to define a sort of preset, which could then be applied to individual graphics via the graphics settings dialog. No settings should be made here. Use the styles for easier and more transparent handling of graphics. |
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Documentation Allocation Settings These settings are used to configure the general settings for assigning documents, graphics and screenshots during data recording or upload. The conditions and range of functions depend on the Q-DAS product/module used. For a better understanding, the configuration and handling are described within the topic of the relevant product/module. |
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| Configuration Management Configuration Management gives administrators the ability to manage settings and configurations for user groups and individual users. This tool has many advantages, especially when working with different user groups with different requirements. How to use it is described in the "User Management" topic. Link to: Configuration Management |
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| Report Assignment for Reporting System Allows report assignment to be pre-configured for use in O-QIS MCA/CMM Reporting and M-QIS Reporting. For better understanding, configuration and handling are described within the topic of the relevant product/module. |
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| Division Allocation The Long Term Analysis Module of the M-QIS Engine application allows obtaining a quick overview of production and process data. For this purpose, the measured data are stored as calculated results. This dialogue allows the configuration of the division allocation which is used to summarise the calculated results. For better understanding, configuration and handling are described within the topic M-QIS. Link to: Long Term Analysis based on compressed data |
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E-mail Configuration The system information required to send e-mails using the Q-DAS applications can be defined here. The information that can be sent by e-mail depends on the Q-DAS product/module used. For better understanding, configuration and handling are described within the topic of the relevant product/module. |
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| E-mail Adress Book Access to a dialogue for managing email addresses and distribution lists for Q-DAS applications. |
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System Configuration Intern Here the administrator can define the basic behaviour of the Q-DAS applications, enable behaviour for special tasks and identify problems that lead to incorrect operation of the Q-DAS application. The functions and how to use them are covered in a separate topic. Link to: System Configuration Intern |
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| Logout / Close Automatically Use this dialogue to configure the actions to be taken when an inactive or locked user is automatically logged out. How to use it is described in the "User Management" topic. Link to: Unblock Users |
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| Logout inactive User Use this dialogue to specify when an inactive user should be automatically logged out. How to use it is described in the "User Management" topic. Link to: Unblock Users |
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Configuration MMP The settings for creating MMP groups via the Q-DAS applications are provided here. The handling of MMP groups is described in a separate topic. Link to: MMP (Maximum Material Principle) |
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Configuration of Barcodes If the content of an output point is to be displayed as a barcode, the display of the barcode can be specified here. |
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Configuration of Image Storage Use this dialogue to select and configure the camera that will be used to add photos to the measured values. Configuring and using images in Q-DAS applications is part of a separate topic. Link to: Add photos to measured values |
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Export Configuration / Import Configuration Allows settings to be exchanged between configuration databases on different workstations. How to extract selected configuration settings from the database and how to import them into a database on another workstation is described in a separate topic. Link to: Export Configuration / Import Configuration |
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| Configuration Excel export Use this dialogue to specify an Excel export template. Configuration and use are explained in a separate topic. Link to: Excel Export (of loaded Data) |
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File Storage The options in this dialogue are used to define the general storage when new datasets are created. Basically, new data sets can be stored either in the database or in files. If saving to files is preferred, the default destination path, the K-fields to create a filename and the file format can also be specified. |
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| External Files The general configuration for calling up Q-DAS and Windows scripts is defined here. For example, the Q-DAS scripts can be executed via button bars, application bars or according to the measurement sequence. However, not every Q-DAS script command works in every module. For a better understanding, the configuration and handling of Q-DAS and Windows scripts are described within the topic of the relevant product/module. |
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Save Options Use this dialogue to specify which additional information (attribute, catalogue, calculated distribution, etc.) should be saved with the dataset. |
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| Recording data / Standard The options in this dialogue are used to organise the flow of the measurement situation. They define the behaviour of the Q-DAS application and the interactions required from the operator. Although available for all products, the dialogue is described in detail for procella, the module with the most available options. Link to: procella - Setup Data Recording |
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| Upload Configuration With an available Q-DM licence, this is used to start an upload and to configure the central upload on the server. It is important to consider the different paths that need to be specified so that the central upload can use them. The Q-DM configuration should be set up in a workshop with the key users. The general configuration of the upload is described in a separate topic. Link to: Q-DM (Upload) |
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Available Languages To facilitate and improve international communication between our customers working on global projects, and to make our software more accessible to a wider audience, all languages are available free of charge from version 14.0.2.x. This dialogue is used to specify the appearance of the available languages in the Q-DAS applications. A separate topic describes the available languages and general operation. Link to: Languages in the Q-DAS software |
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