User's Manual
Changing Data
Reconciliation of “Orphan” Test Results
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Reconciliation of “Orphan” Test Results
The calibrator allows you to perform a test and save results without first having
performed a download from DPC/TRACK. When unloaded back to DPC/TRACK,
it is possible for such Test Results to not have an associated Tag ID record, in
which case they’re referred to as orphans. (Orphan Test Results may be accessed
by performing a search via the Results button on the Main Menu.)
You cannot rename a Test Results record for the purpose of linking it to an
existing Tag ID record. You may, however, rename a Tag ID record so as to form
a relationship with the orphan Test Results record. When you rename a Tag ID
record, all of its associated Test Results are also renamed. In renaming a Tag ID
record, you are in essence merging its Test Results with any orphans whose Tag
ID corresponds to the new Tag ID record primary. If you were to rename the Tag
ID record again, then all Test Results (now including those that used to be
orphans) will also be renamed. It is also possible to create a new Tag ID record for
the purpose of “adopting” orphan Test Results.
Data in the Test Equipment Database
Technically speaking, the primary field within the Test Equipment database is
Serial Number. Practically speaking, it is actually the combination of this field
and the Manufacturer field that truly identify a piece of equipment. Indeed, it is
this combination of data that is used to maintain relationships with records within
the Test Results database. Once entered, the Serial Number and Manufacturer
fields may not be edited. You may, however, delete a Test Equipment record. (See
Chapter 6, “Creating & Deleting.”)
With respect to editing data within the Test Equipment database, you are not
allowed to edit data within the Manufacturer and Serial Number fields. These
fields are used to manage the relationship between the Test Equipment and Test
Results databases. Other noteworthy fields include:
Adequacy
The value in this field represents the adequacy of the calibrator. The value in
this field may range from "1" to “10".