Procedures are used during the calibration process and outline the steps required to calibrate a tool. In GAGEtrak, procedures can be entered directly as text or uploaded as a reference document. Below are the basic steps to add and link a procedure.
To add a procedure:
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Open GAGEtrak and click the Configuration menu in the bottom-left corner.
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From the left-hand menu, select Procedures to view existing procedures.
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Click the + icon at the bottom of the screen to create a new procedure.
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In the Create Procedure window, enter the procedure name, author, revision number, and revision date.
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Add the procedure content using one of the following options:
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Paste the procedure text into the large text box on the right and format it as needed.
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Or select the Procedure Attachments tab, click the + icon, and upload a document. The file can be embedded in the database, linked from a local location, or linked via a URL.
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To link the procedure to a gage:
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After adding the procedure text or attachment, select the Gage Link tab.
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Click the + icon to create a new link.
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Search for and select the tool or tools you want to associate with the procedure.
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Click OK to save the link.