Defining Collection Elements
You can define an unlimited number of collection elements, which you can then add to collection plans to determine what quality results data will be collected and tracked. You can add, change, and delete collection elements as your requirements change. You also can customize your collection elements by:
- Defining collection element values.
- Defining specification limits.
- Defining action rules and quality actions.
1. Enter the Collection Element name.
2. Check the Enabled check box to enable the collection element. You can only add enabled collection elements to collection plans and specifications.
3. Select its Collection Element Type.
4. Enter text for the data entry Prompt. The prompt is the label for the collection element field displayed in the Results region of the Enter Quality Results window. Prompts also become the column headings on reports and online inquiries. The default prompt is the name of the collection element, but you can overwrite it.
5. Select the collection element’s Data Type. You can select any data type, however, you cannot change it once
you define the collection element. The available data types are
you define the collection element. The available data types are
6. Optionally, check the Mandatory check box to indicate that a value must always be entered for this collection element when entering quality results. A mandatory collection element can be redefined as non–mandatory when added to a collection plan. Character, Number, Date, Comment, and Sequence.
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