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Using the Data Canvas

Using a Data Canvas can make it easy for new users to quickly identify which dimensions of a physical part need to be measured. It also increases the information density in an Inspection, allowing operators to enter more readings in a smaller space.

In this guide, you will configure a Data Canvas Test. It assumes that you already have a Defect and multiple Characteristics created.

Select an Image

The Data Canvas Test displays other Tests overlaid on a background image.

Start by find a drawing or image of one of the parts produced at your facility. If you do not have access to such an image, you can download the one used in this guide. After selecting an image to use, upload it to GS.

Create the Inspection

Set up an Inspection with a Data Canvas:

  1. Navigate to the Inspection list.
  2. Press the Add button. An image showing the location of the Add button on the Inspection list
  3. Fill in the Name field with Data Canvas Inspection.
  4. Press the Save button. An image showing the Inspection create form
  5. Add a Data Canvas Test.
    1. Edit the Test's Background Image property and select the previously uploaded image.
    2. The Data Canvas automatically resizes itself to fit the image. You can change the aspect ratio of the image by modifiying the Data Canvas's Aspect Ratio property. An image showing the Background Image property
  6. Drag an SPC Test from the toolbar onto the Data Canvas.
    1. Edit the Test's Characteristic property and select a Characteristic with a subgroup size of 1.
  7. Repeat for another SPC Test.
  8. Add a Pass/Fail Test to the Data Canvas by dragging it from the toolbar.
    1. Select a Defect for the Test.
    2. Set the label of the Test to Thread Check.
  9. Rearrange the Tests so one SPC Test is over the length of the bolt, the other SPC Test is over the head, and the Pass/Fail Test is over the threading.
    1. Tests can be rearranged by dragging them inside the Canvas.
    2. Tests can be resized horizontally by dragging their edges.

    Tip

    If you have trouble positioning the Tests exactly where desired, use the Data Canvas's Expand button to get a more accurate representation of how the Data Canvas will appear while running the Inspection. Expand Button

    An image showing a Data Canvas with data tests

  10. Select the Save and Run action.

Run the Inspection

  1. Run the Sub-Inspection that contains the Data Canvas Test. It should look something like this: An image showing a Data Canvas during run mode
  2. Enter values for the SPC Tests and select a value for the Pass/Fail.
  3. Click Submit.

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