SPC Chart widget representation

The following image represents the plotted sample results (data point) based on the specified filter criteria. The numbers correspond to the highlighted areas that you can show or hide using the toggle buttons.

The numbered toggle buttons shown below can show or hide the numbered areas noted in the schematic above:

Chart details

This is the data table shown above the chart graph, which may display:

• Time row

• Individual result row

• Calculated values row

• Notes row

• Alarm row

Secondary chart

A secondary chart is displayed together with a primary chart, depending on the chart type that is associated with a characteristic. The following table summarizes the chart types and the corresponding secondary charts:

Calculated values row(s)

The names of the rows displayed here depend on the type of chart being plotted. In the example labelled chart widget image, the selected type is IX + MR chart.

Time table row

The sample request time row added to the chart data table.

Alarm table row

An alarm indicator row added to the table that includes one or two indicators above each sample point in the chart. When two indicators are used, the first is for the primary chart and the other is for the secondary chart.

Example alarm: H, L, B, T. For information on these alarm text, see ControlRulesData.

When you click on the text, a tooltip appears with details about the it.

Chart header info

This includes additional details on top of the characteristic with corresponding chart type information and date. The details include Item Id, Item Description, UOM, Entity, Operator, and Specifications (if enabled).

Sample result values table row

This is the added sample result values row in the table. For example, an X Bar R chart with five individual results per plot point would show five additional rows labeled Sample #x above the calculated values rows.

Notes table row

The Notes row displays Y if the sample point has a note, otherwise, it displays N. Notes can either be entered by a user or because a cause has been assigned to a sample point, which is displayed as a note.

When you click on the displayed text, a tooltip appears with the saved notes. Changing the value of a note doesn't update the chart until the next time the chart is refreshed.

Primary chart

A primary chart is associated to a particular chart type. The following table summarizes the chart types and the corresponding primary charts:

Secondary chart

For more information, see .

Secondary charts as well as primary charts always come with their histograms.

The following image shows two charts with their corresponding histograms.

The Zoom button opens a zoom window at the bottom of the chart window.