User's Manual

Changing Data
Data in the Procedure Database
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Example 7.4: Editing a Procedure (Local)
In this example, we will change the characteristics of the Procedure employed
within the test setup information of the SAMPLETAG6 Tag ID record. (This
example assumes you have worked through Example 2.4 and that you have
associated the SAMPLEPROC1 with the SAMPLETAG6 Tag ID record. If you
have yet done so, see Example 2.4 and select the SAMPLEPROC1 to be
associated with the SAMPLETAG6 Tag ID record.) We will change the
Procedure to include a “5 up/down” test strategy, rather than the “3 up/down” test
strategy currently employed. You will need to be logged in as Key User or Admin
to work through this example.
1. Perform a Quick Search to display the SAMPLETAG6 Tag ID record.
2. Within the Instrument View screen, select the Test Procedure tab. The
SAMPLEPROC1 Procedure record is displayed. Notice that the Procedure
Type field contains the value “Standard”.
3. Select “Custom” from the Procedure Type Pick list.
4. Select “5 up/down” from the Test Strategy Pick list. The new testpoints are
displayed in the Testpoints field.
5. Select the Instrument View tab to return to the Instrument View page.
6. Select the Main Menu button to return to the Main Menu.
The SAMPLEPROC1 Procedure record has been edited, however, the changes (in
test strategy) apply to the SAMPLEPROC1 record only when it is used in
conjunction with the SAMPLETAG6 Tag ID record (i.e., locally). See Example
7.5 for an example of how to edit a Procedure record globally.
Editing a Procedure for All Tag IDs
To edit a Procedure globally (for all associated Tag IDs):
• Access the Test Procedure page for any Tag ID.
• Select the Procedure... button and perform a Quick Search for the desired
Procedure.
• Edit the desired fields. The changes will affect all Tag IDs currently
employing the Procedure.