Scanning Instrument Statistics

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Table of Contents

Section One—Getting Started

What Does the Software Do?..................1-2
Installing the Software .............................1-2
Starting the Application ...........................1-2
What to Expect........................................1-4

Section Two—Instrument Setup & Calibration

Default Setting Options ...........................2-2
Statistics Options.....................................2-2
Graphics Options ....................................2-3
Summary Data Options ...........................2-4
Other Options ..........................................2-5

Section Three—Getting Your Data

Opening a Job .........................................3-2
Importing a Job .......................................3-4
Using the “Most Recent” Job List ............3-5
Updating to a New Format ......................3-5

Section Four—Setting Up Your Data

Displaying Nominal/Non-nominal Data....4-2
Filtering Keys...........................................4-2
Filtering Tags...........................................4-4
Filtering Sheets .......................................4-5
Turning Off All Filtering ...........................4-7

Section Five—Viewing Your Data

Viewing Data ...........................................5-2
Viewing Controls .....................................5-3
All Inks View ............................................5-7
All Attributes View ...................................5-8
Single Attribute View ...............................5-9
Summary View ........................................5-10
Adjusting Graph Parameters...................5-10

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 Section Six—Reporting & Exporting Data
Printing Reports.......................................6-2
All Inks Report .........................................6-2
All Attributes Report ................................6-3
Single Attribute Report ............................6-4
Detailed Single Attribute Report ..............6-5
Summary Report .....................................6-6
Exporting a Job .......................................6-6

Section Seven—Statistical Terminology

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Appendix A—Technical Support

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Appendix B—Index
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Getting Started

Section Contents
What Does the Software Do?..................1-2
Installing the Software .............................1-2
Starting the Application ...........................1-2
What to Expect........................................1-4

This section covers installing and starting your software application. It

guides you through the installation process, and then shows you the basic
user interface of the software.

Once the software is installed, and you’ve familiarized yourself with the
user interface, you can then set up your software options. Section Two
discusses your custom options for setting up your software. After the
software is set up, you can get your data. Section Three provides methods
for getting your data into the software—opening and importing.

Once you get your data into the software, you can determine how to set up
your data. Section Four discusses the different options available for setting
up your data. After you’ve determined how to set up your data, you can then
view your data. Section Five describes all of your data viewing options.
Once you’ve viewed the data, the software provides methods for using your
data—reporting and exporting. These methods are discussed in Section Six.
Lastly, some statistical terminology is outlined in Section Seven.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• 486 or greater PC computer
• Microsoft Windows® 95/98
• CD ROM Drive
• Minimum 8 megabytes of RAM
• Video card capable of 16 Bit High Color

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WHAT DOES THE SOFTWARE DO?

This software takes density data from “jobs” and allows you to evaluate and
view the data in ways not provided by the originating software. It calculates
and displays statistical attributes such as histograms, X-Bar graphs, and
Range graphs.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

NOTE: Some users of this Software package have purchased “turn-key”
systems with a pre-installed application. These users can use the following
procedures in the event they must re-install the Software from their
back-up CD.

To install the software application:

1. Insert the CD into your drive.
2. Open Windows Explorer and browse to the Statistics\English
folder on the CD.
3. Open the Disk1 folder and double-click Setup.exe file.
4. Follow the installation instructions on your computer screen.

STARTING THE SOFTWARE

Before starting the software, you should take a moment to check your
display driver’s color settings. For optimal representation of on-screen color
simulations, your display driver should be set up for High Color (16 bit)
resolution to display 64K (65,536) colors.

To check your display driver settings:

1. Open the Windows Control Panel folder.
2. Double-click the Display program icon in the Control Panel
directory. The Display Properties dialog appears.
3. At the top of the Display Properties dialog, click the Settings tab.
The Settings page appears.
4. Check the Color Palette menu. It should be set to at least 16 Bit High
Color. If this setting is not available in the drop-down list, your display
driver does not support this resolution setting.

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Once the software is installed on your computer, you can start it by double-
clicking the Program Icon located in the software’s directory.
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Software Startup Icon

You may wish to create a Shortcut to the software on your Windows

Desktop or Start Menu. You can do this by clicking-and-dragging the
Startup Icon to the Desktop and releasing; or click-and-drag the Icon to the
Start menu button and release.

NOTE: This software may be started from within the data’s originating
software. Simply select the Statistical Analysis… item from the Report
drop-down menu. See the originating software’s documentation for more
information.

As it opens, the software checks your display driver settings. If you are not
running at 16-bit resolution or better, a Warning message appears that
informs you of the 16-bit resolution recommendation. Simply click Close
to continue.

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WHAT TO EXPECT
The first time you open the software after installation, the Select Job
dialog appears. This dialog prompts you to either open a job or import a job.
The Select Job Dialog
Data opened or imported from other software is set up as a job. A job
represents a specific set of press and color bar parameters that are unique to
a press sheet. When you first start the software, a dialog appears that
provides three buttons: Open an Existing Job…, Import Job…, and
Exit Application. Refer to Section Three—Getting Your Data for more
information.

The Software Screen

The software screen contains a menu bar, a control pane, a view area, and a
status bar.

Menu Bar

Control Pane

View Area

Status Bar

Menu Bar
The menu bar contains the following items: Job, Reports, Data, Graphs,
View, Tools, and Help. Each of these items has a drop-down menu with
additional functions.

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Control Pane
The top half of the control pane contains four data type view buttons—All 1
Inks, All Attributes, Single Attribute, and Summary. The lower half
of the control pane contains control functions (buttons/drop down lists) that
are specific to the data type view button selected above. All functions in the
control pane are also available through the View drop-down menu.

View Area
The view area is where you view the statistical data. Refer to Section Five—
Viewing Your Data.

Status Bar
The status bar, located at the bottom of the screen, displays the “ready”
status of the software as it functions. It also displays the currently selected
data setup options—nominal or non-nominal data, keys filter on or off, tags
filter on or off, and sample filter on or off. Refer to Section Four—Setting
Up Your Data.

Displaying the status bar is optional. The status bar appears when the
Status Bar item in the View drop-down menu has a check mark to its left
(selected). Simply click the Status Bar item to select or de-select it.

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Setting Up Your Software

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Section Contents
Default Setting Options ...........................2-2
Statistics Options.....................................2-2
Graphics Options ....................................2-3
Summary Data Options ...........................2-4
Other Options ..........................................2-5

This section discusses the software setup options available in the software.
These options are defaults that you can set. Default settings apply to all jobs
opened after they are set.

NOTE: Default settings are not retroactive—they do not apply to any jobs
that were opened before they were set.

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DEFAULT SETTING OPTIONS

The software provides four types of default settings: Statistics, Graphs,
Summary Data, and other. All of these defaults are set in the Options dialog
and are discussed in the remainder of this section.

Steps:
To set the Options default settings, complete the following steps. Refer to
the appropriate sub-section for instructions to set specific default settings.

1. Select the Options… item in the Tools drop-down menu, or

press the Ctrl+F2 shortcut key sequence.
2. Choose, select, and/or enter statistics default settings in the
Statistics options group.
3. Choose, select, and/or enter graph default settings in the Graphs
options group.
4. Choose, select, and/or enter summary data default settings in the
Summary Data options group.
5. Choose, select, and/or enter other default settings.
6. Click the OK button.

STATISTICS OPTIONS
The Statistics options cover how to set control limits and how to calculate
the standard deviation. Below are the items in the Statistics group of the
Options dialog.

• Control Limits Calculated Using - This text field allows you

to enter the sigma value for calculating control limits. Control
limits are calculated by multiplying this value by the sample
standard deviation of the data set. The default value is 3.00. The
minimum value is 0 and the maximum value is 6.00.
• Standard Deviation Calculated on - This option contains the
following items.
• All Samples - When selected, this radio button indicates that the
standard deviation is calculated using the entire data set.
• The First <value> Valid Samples - When selected, this radio
button indicates that the standard deviation is calculated on valid
samples. Invalid samples are samples that are filtered out or are
considered “make ready.” The text field in this item allows you to
specify the amount of valid samples the software finds first. For
example, if you specify ten valid samples, the first ten valid

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deviation.

Steps:
To select Statistics options, complete the following steps.

1. Enter the sigma value for calculating control limits in the Control
Limits Calculated Using text field.
2. Choose to calculate the standard deviation based on all samples or 2
valid samples.
• To calculate with all samples, click the All Samples radio
button.
• To calculate with valid samples, click the Valid Samples
radio button and enter an amount of “first” valid samples to
use.

GRAPHS OPTIONS
The Graphs options allow you to set defaults for how data is displayed on
graphs. Below lists the items in the Graphs group of the Options dialog.

• Show Non-Statistical Data Points on Control Charts -

When checked, this check box displays all data on the X-Bar and
range graphs. If not checked, it displays only the data points used
to calculate statistics.
• Show Normal Distribution on Histogram Graphs - When
checked, this check box displays a normal distribution curve on
histogram graphs. The normal distribution curve appears white on
histogram graphs.
• Show Control Limits on Graphs - When checked, this check
box displays the control limits on graphs. The control limits appear
red on graphs.
• Show User Limits on Graphs - When checked, this check box
displays the user limits on graphs. The user limits appear blue on
graphs. The type of user limit used (action or control) is
determined by the Summary Data options.
• Use largest x-axis range on histogram graphs - When
checked, this check box indicates that all histograms will have the
same range as the histogram with the largest x-axis range. If not
checked, the range is based on user limits, control limits, and
maximum and minimum data points.

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• Maximum Histogram Graphs (per page) - This text field

allows you to enter the maximum number of histograms displayed
on the application screen. This value can range from 1 to 4.
• Maximum Control Chart Graphs (per page) - This text field
allows you to enter the maximum number of control charts
displayed on the application screen. This value can range from 1 to
4.

Steps:
To select Graphs options, complete the following steps.

1. Check all the desired check boxes.

2. Enter the maximum number of histograms per screen in the
Maximum Histogram Graphs (per page) text field.
3. Enter the maximum number of control charts per screen in the
Maximum Control Chart Graphs (per page) text field.

SUMMARY DATA OPTIONS

The Summary Data options allow you to set defaults for summary data in
the Summary view. Refer to Section Five—Viewing Your Data. Below are
the items in the Summary Data group of the Options dialog.

• Totals Calculated by - These two radio buttons determine how

the totals are calculated for the Summary View.
• Patches - When selected, this radio button indicates that totals are
calculated patch by patch.
• Keys - When selected, this radio button indicates that totals are
calculated key by key.
• User Limit - These two radio buttons determine which tolerance
limit is used to determine pass/fail status for the summary data.
(These settings are ignored for X-Rite’s PrintStart® data.)
• Action - When selected, this radio button indicates that action
tolerance limits are used in summary data to determine pass/fail
status.
• Control - When selected, this radio button indicates that control
tolerance limits are used in summary data to determine pass/fail
status.

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 Steps:
To select Summary Data options, complete the following steps.

1. Select either the Totals Calculated by Patches radio button or

the Totals Calculated by Keys radio button.
2. Select either the Action radio button or the Control radio button.
This setting is ignored for X-Rite’s PrintStart® data.

OTHER OPTIONS
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Below are other options available in the Options dialog.

• Report Title - This text field allows you to enter a custom title for
all printed reports.
• Monitor and update data automatically - When checked, this
check box indicates that the software automatically updates
statistics if a new sheet is measured. This option is useful if
monitoring an open job on the press. NOTE: The open job and this
software must share the same data simultaneously (via network) for
this options to be effective.
• Check for new samples every <value> Min - This text field
allows you to set how often (in minutes) the software checks for
new sheet data.

Steps:
To set other options, complete the following steps.

1. Enter a custom title for your reports in the Report Title text field.
2. If you want the software to automatically check for new sheet data,
check the Monitor and update data automatically check box.
3. Enter the length of time (in minutes) the software waits between
new sheet data checks in the Check for new samples every
<value> Min text field.

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Getting Your Data

Section Contents
Opening a Job .........................................3-2
Importing a Job .......................................3-4
Using the “Most Recent” Job List ............3-5
Updating to a New Format ......................3-5

After the software options are set, you can get your data. This section 3
provides methods for getting your data into the software—opening and
importing. These two functions are available in the Job drop-down menu.

Data is opened or imported in the form of jobs. As a job is opened or

imported, the software calculates its statistical data. A job file contains the
following types of data.

• Press type—default press or specific model

• Color bar—an industry standard or operator-defined custom
• Inks—name and color information
• Sheet informationwidth, location on press, and color tolerance
limits for press control (Action Limits and Control Limits)

NOTE: X-Rite’s PrintStart® jobs cannot be imported.

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OPENING A JOB
One method of getting data into the software is to open an existing job file.
This is done through the Job Open dialog. Since jobs are organized by
projects, this dialog uses this organization method to open a job. The Job
Open dialog contains the following items.

• Project - This list box lists the project names available.

• Job - This list box lists the available jobs within the highlighted
project.
• Current Directory - This group displays the path of the directory
you are currently viewing. The … button allows you to browse for
a different directory or network drive. Refer to Browse for a
Directory later in this section.
IMPORTANT: These options are available for X-Rite’s ATS Statistics
software only.

• Job Type - These radio buttons allow you to specify the type of jobs
displayed in the Job list box.

• ATS - This radio button displays ATS job files.

• PrintStart - This radio button displays PrintStart job file.

• OK - This button opens the job.

• Cancel - This button closes the Job Open dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.
• Refresh - This button refreshes the dialog with the most recent
contents. For example, if any directory contents or directories have
been added, moved, or deleted since you opened this dialog (or last
clicked the Refresh button), this button updates the dialog’s
contents.

NOTE: As the software opens a job, it calculates its statistics. The

Calculating Statistics dialog shows the progress of the calculation.

Steps:
To open a job file, complete the following steps.

1. Select the Open… item in the Job drop-down menu, or press the
Ctrl+O shortcut key sequence.

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 2. For X-Rite ATS Statistics software only, select the appropriate Job
Type radio button, ATS or PrintStart, for the type of job you
want to open.
3. If the current directory is incorrect, click the … button to browse
for a different directory.
4. In the Project list box, highlight the project that contains the job
you want to open.
5. In the Job list box, highlight the job you want to open.
6. Click the OK button. If prompted to update your job to a new
format, refer to Updating to a New Format later in this section.

Browse for a Directory

If the currently displayed directory does not contain any projects and jobs,
you may need to locate the database of the originating data. The … button
opens the Select Directory dialog. This dialog contains the following items. 3
NOTE: You can not select the root directory of a drive as your directory.

• Directories - This list box displays and allows you to select the
directory hierarchy for the selected drive.
• Drives - This drop-down list allows you to select the drive.
• OK - This button selects the directory specified in the Directories
list box.
• Cancel - This button closes the Select Directory dialog without
selecting a directory.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.
• Network… - This button opens the Map Network Drive dialog
which allows you to map to a new network drive. Refer to your
Windows documentation for more information.

Steps:
To browse for a different directory, complete the following steps.

1. Click the … button. This opens the Select Directory dialog.

2. Select the drive from the Drives drop-down list.
3. Double-click on the file folders in the Directories list box to
display the desired directory.
4. Highlight the desired directory.
5. Click the OK button. This returns to the Job Open dialog and
displays the projects from the selected directory.
IMPORTING A JOB

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IMPORTANT: X-Rite’s PrintStart® jobs cannot be imported.

The other method for getting data into the software is to import it from a
job. This is done through the Import Job dialog. This dialog contains the
following items.

• Look in - This drop-down list and list box are the tools you use to
select a directory path.
• “Up One Level” - This button displays the contents of the
directory (or drive) that is higher, or up one level, in the hierarchy
of directories.
• “Create New Folder” - This button creates a new folder
(directory) in the currently displayed directory.
• “List” - When selected, this button lists only the directory names.
• “Details” - When selected, this button lists directory names and
their details: size, type, and modified date.
• File name - This text field displays the selected file name and it
allows you to enter a file name.
• Files of type - This drop-down list allows you to select the file
name extension of the type of file you are importing.
• Open - This button imports the job.
• Cancel - This button closes the Import Job dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.

NOTE: As the software imports a job, the Import and Export dialog first
shows the progress of the import. The Abort button stops the import
process. After files have been imported, the software calculates the statistics.
The Calculating Statistics dialog shows the progress of the calculation.

Steps:
To import a job file, complete the following steps.

1. Select the Import… item in the Job drop-down menu, or press the
Ctrl+I shortcut key sequence.
2. Select the appropriate type of file you want to import from the
Files of type drop-down list.
3. If the current directory is incorrect, select the correct directory or
drive from the Look in drop-down list. Double-click the directory
folder(s) in the Look in list box to find the job file you want to
import.
4. In the Look in list box, click the job file you want to import.

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 5. Click the Open button. If prompted to update your job to a new
format, refer to Updating to a New Format later in this section.

USING THE “MOST RECENT” JOB LIST

The software provides a shortcut method to opening job files that were most
recently opened. The “most recent” job file list is located in the Job drop-
down menu, and it displays the four most recently opened jobs. You can
open any one of these job files.

NOTE: As the software opens a job, it calculates its statistics. The

Calculating Statistics dialog shows the progress of the calculation.

Steps:
To open a job from the “most recent” list, complete the following steps. 3
1. Click on the Job menu bar item. This opens the Job drop-down
menu.
2. In the “most recent” file list, click on the job you want to open.
This opens the job.

UPDATING TO A NEW FORMAT

As you open or import a job, you may be prompted to update your job to a
new format. Job formats are dependent upon software versions. If you
update your job format, the originating software can no longer read the data.
(You must update the originating software to a compatible version.) If you
choose not to update the job, the job can not be opened in this software.

Steps:
To update your job format, click the OK button in the update prompt. The
Cancel button does not update your job’s data format, nor does it open or
import the job.

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Setting Up Your Data

Section Contents
Displaying Nominal/Non-nominal Data....4-2
Filtering Keys...........................................4-2
Filtering Tags...........................................4-4
Filtering Sheets .......................................4-5
Turning Off All Filtering ...........................4-7

Once you get your data into the software, you can determine how to set up
your data. Section Four discusses the different options available for setting
up your data. All of these options are available in the Data drop-down
menu.

The data used for the statistical calculation is determined by the 4

combination of all the filters. When you change a data option, the software
re-calculates the statistics for the current job.

NOTE: The status bar displays your data setup selections. Refer to Section
One—Getting Started.

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DISPLAYING NOMINAL/NON-NOMINAL DATA

The software allows you to display your data in nominal or non-nominal
form. Non-nominal data consists of actual values (from measurement);
nominal data consists of the numerical difference between actual (non-
nominal) values and target values. Only one of these two options can be
selected at one time.

• Nominal - This menu item displays nominal (difference) data.

When selected, a check mark appears in the drop-down menu to the
left of the item.
• Non-nominal - This menu item displays non-nominal (actual)
data. When selected, a check mark appears in the drop-down menu
to the left of the item.

NOTE: When you select an option, the software re-calculates the statistics
for the current job. The Calculating Statistics dialog shows the progress of
the calculation.

Steps:
To select nominal or non-nominal data display, complete the following
steps.

1. Click on the Data menu bar item. This opens the Data drop-down
menu.
2. To select nominal data display, click the Nominal item.
3. To select non-nominal data display, click the Non-nominal item.

FILTERING KEYS
Filtering keys allows you to determine the keys for the displayed data. You
can select individual keys to use or you can select to use all the keys. If all
keys are used, the keys are considered “unfiltered,” and the status bar
indicates “Keys Filter: OFF.” Otherwise, the status bar indicates “Keys
Filter: ON.”

NOTE: When you set a new Keys Filter selection, the software re-calculates
the statistics for the current job. The Calculating Statistics dialog shows the
progress of the calculation.

Filtering keys is done in the Select Keys dialog. This dialog contains the
following items.

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 • All Keys - This radio button indicates that all keys are used.
• Selected Keys - This radio button indicates that the selected keys
are used, and it enables the Selected Keys selection area. This
area contains the following items.
• Available Keys - This list box lists all the available keys.
• Current Keys - This list box lists all the keys selected for use.
• >> - This button moves the highlighted key from the Available
Keys list box to the Current Keys list box.
• << - This button moves the highlighted key from the Current
Keys list box to the Available Keys list box.
• OK - This button sets the Keys Filter selections and re-calculates
the statistics according to the filter.
• Cancel - This button does not set the Keys Filter selections and
closes the Select Keys dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.

TIP: You can highlight multiple keys quickly by using one of the following
three methods.

• Click & Drag: Click and hold the mouse button on the first key in a 4
series; drag the pointer to the last key in a series; release the mouse
button. All keys between the first and last keys are also highlighted.

• Shift Key: Click on the first key in a series; press and hold the Shift
key; click on the last key in the series; release the Shift key. All keys
between the first and last keys are also highlighted.

• Ctrl Key: Press and hold the Ctrl key; click on all the keys you want to
highlight; release the Ctrl key. Only the keys you click on are
highlighted.

Steps:
To select and set a Keys Filter, complete the following steps.

1. Select the Keys Filter… item in the Data drop-down menu, or

press the Ctrl+F9 shortcut key sequence.
2. Choose to select all keys or filter the keys.
• To select all keys, click the All Keys radio button.
• To filter keys, click the Selected Keys radio button.
Highlight the key you want to select in the Available Keys
list box and click the >> button to move it to the Current
Keys list box. Repeat for each key you want to use. (To

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remove a key from the Current Keys list box, highlight it

and click the << button.)
3. Click the OK button.

FILTERING TAGS
Filtering Tags allows you to determine the tags for the displayed data. You
can select individual tags to use or you can select to use all the tags. If all
tags are used, the tags are considered “unfiltered,” and the status bar
indicates “Tags Filter: OFF.” Otherwise, the status bar indicates “Tags
Filter: ON.”

NOTE: When you set a new Tags Filter selection, the software re-calculates
the statistics for the current job. The Calculating Statistics dialog shows the
progress of the calculation.

Filtering tags is done in the Select Tags dialog. This dialog contains the
following items.

• All Tags - This radio button indicates that all tags are used.
• Selected Tags - This radio button indicates that the selected tags
are used, and it enables the Selected Tags selection area. This
area contains the following items.
• Available Tags - This list box lists all the available tags.
• Current Tags - This list box lists all the tags selected for use.
• >> - This button moves the highlighted key from the Available
Tags list box to the Current Tags list box.
• << - This button moves the highlighted key from the Current
Tags list box to the Available Tags list box.
• OK - This button sets the Tags Filter selections and re-calculates
the statistics according to the filter.
• Cancel - This button does not set the Tags Filter selections and
closes the Select Tags dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.

TIP: You can highlight multiple tags quickly by using one of the following
three methods.

• Click & Drag: Click and hold the mouse button on the first tag in a
series; drag the pointer to the last tag in a series; release the mouse
button. All tags between the first and last tags are also highlighted.

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 • Shift Key: Click on the first tag in a series; press and hold the Shift
key; click on the last tag in the series; release the Shift key. All tags
between the first and last tags are also highlighted.
• Ctrl Key: Press and hold the Ctrl key; click on all the tags you want to
highlight; release the Ctrl key. Only the tags you click on are
highlighted.

Steps:
To select and set a Tags Filter, complete the following steps.

1. Select the Tags Filter… item in the Data drop-down menu, or

press the Ctrl+F10 shortcut key sequence.
2. Choose to select all tags or filter the tags.
• To select all tags, click the All Tags radio button.
• To filter tags, click the Selected Tags radio button.
Highlight the key you want to select in the Available Tags
list box and click the >> button to move it to the Current
Tags list box. Repeat for each key you want to use. (To
remove a key from the Current Tags list box, highlight it
and click the << button.) 4
3. Click the OK button.

FILTERING SHEETS
Filtering sheets allows you to determine the sheets for the displayed data.
You can select individual sheets to use or you can select to use all the
sheets. If all sheets are used, the sheets are considered “unfiltered,” and the
status bar indicates “Sheet Filter: OFF.” Otherwise, the status bar indicates
“Sheet Filter: ON.”

NOTE: When you set a new Sheets Filter selection, the software re-
calculates the statistics for the current job. The Calculating Statistics dialog
shows the progress of the calculation.

Filtering sheets is done in the Select Sheets dialog. This dialog contains the
following items.

• All Sheets - This radio button indicates that all sheets are used.
• Selected Sheets - This radio button indicates that the selected
sheets are used, and it enables the Selected Sheets selection
area. This area contains the following items.

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• Available Sheets - This list box lists all the available sheets.
• Current Sheets - This list box lists all the sheets selected for use.
• >> - This button moves the highlighted key from the Available
Sheets list box to the Current Sheets list box.
• << - This button moves the highlighted key from the Current
Sheets list box to the Available Sheets list box.
• OK - This button sets the Sheets Filter selections and re-calculates
the statistics according to the filter.
• Cancel - This button does not set the Sheets Filter selections and
closes the Select Sheets dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.

TIP: You can highlight multiple sheets quickly by using one of the
following three methods.

• Click & Drag: Click and hold the mouse button on the first sheet in a
series; drag the pointer to the last sheet in a series; release the mouse
button. All sheets between the first and last sheets are also highlighted.

• Shift Key: Click on the first sheet in a series; press and hold the Shift
key; click on the last sheet in the series; release the Shift key. All sheets
between the first and last sheets are also highlighted.

• Ctrl Key: Press and hold the Ctrl key; click on all the sheets you want
to highlight; release the Ctrl key. Only the sheets you click on are
highlighted.

Steps:
To select and set a Sheets Filter, complete the following steps.

1. Select the Sheets Filter… item in the Data drop-down menu, or

press the Ctrl+F11 shortcut key sequence.
2. Choose to select all sheets or filter the sheets.
• To select all sheets, click the All Sheets radio button.
• To filter sheets, click the Selected Sheets radio button.
Highlight the key you want to select in the Available Sheets
list box and click the >> button to move it to the Current
Sheets list box. Repeat for each key you want to use. (To
remove a key from the Current Sheets list box, highlight it
and click the << button.)
3. Click the OK button.

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To turn off all filtering you must essentially select all keys, tags, and sheets
for your data set. Rather than using the Select Keys, Select Tags, or Select
Sheet dialogs (where you must open each dialog and select the All Keys,
All Tags, or All Sheets radio button), the Turn off all Filtering function
automatically selects all keys, tags, and sheets for your data set.

Steps:
To turn off all filtering, simply select the Turn off all Filtering function
from the Data drop-down menu or press the Ctrl+F12 shortcut key
sequence.

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Viewing Your Data

Section Contents
Viewing Data ...........................................5-2
Viewing Controls .....................................5-3
All Inks View ............................................5-7
All Attributes View ...................................5-8
Single Attribute View ...............................5-9
Summary View ........................................5-10
Adjusting Graph Parameters...................5-10

After you’ve determined how to set up your data, you can then view your
data. Section Five describes all of your data viewing options. There are
several component involved for viewing data: where and how to view the
data, how to control the views, what are the different data type views, and
how to adjust graph parameters.

NOTE: All viewing functions are in the View drop-down menu and the
control pane, except the Graph Parameter functions. (These functions are in
the Graph drop-down menu.)
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VIEWING DATA
The software allows you to view your statistical information in the View
Area. Refer to Section One—Getting Started. The view area displays data in
spreadsheet format and/or graph format.

Spreadsheet Formats
The spreadsheet format presents the job’s statistical data as values in a
spreadsheet form. Grayed out values indicated that they were not used for
statistical calculation. These values are either filtered out or are from
“makeready” sheets. You cannot edit any of the values.

NOTE: You can use the Windows Copy and Paste functions to place data
from the spreadsheet into a Microsoft® Excel spreadsheet.

Graph Formats
The graph formats present the job’s statistical data in graph form. There are
three types of graphs: histogram, X-Bar, and Range.

Histograms
Histogram graphs are bar graphs of frequency distribution. The range of the
variable is divided into ten equal sized intervals (cells) and the number of
observations falling into each cell are counted. The x-axis represents the
value. The y-axis represents the frequency. See below for an example.

Control Limits (red)

User Limits (blue)

Normal
Distribution
Curve

A Cell

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An X-Bar graph is a control chart that displays the average and control
limits of sub-groups. The x-axis represents the sheets. The y-axis represents
the average. See below for an example.

Control Limits (red)

User Limits (blue)
Range
A Range graph is a control chart that displays the (Max - Min) value of each
key for a sheet. The x-axis represents the sheets. The y-axis represents the
(Max - Min) value. See below for an example.

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Control Limits (red)

VIEWING CONTROLS
The software allows you to control how you view the statistical data. This is
done with the use of the control pane or the View menu items. There are
four types of functions used to control the data views: attributes, inks, view
types, and graph types.

NOTE: Function availability is dependent upon the data type view currently
displayed. Whether or not a control function is available for a specific type
of view is discussed later in this section.

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Attribute Controls
The attribute controls allow you to determine which attribute’s statistical
data to view. Below is a list of the attributes (found in the Attributes
submenu), their control key button, and their shortcut key sequences.

NOTE: Attributes may be inactive (grayed out) depending on your

available data set in the current job.

Solid Density (Ctrl+Alt+F1)

75% Tint Density (Ctrl+Alt+F2)

50% Tint Density (Ctrl+Alt+F3)

25% Tint Density (Ctrl+Alt+F4)

Overprint Density (Ctrl+Alt+F5)

Gray Balance Density (Ctrl+Alt+F6)

Spot Density (Ctrl+Alt+F7)

Solid DE (Ctrl+Alt+F8)

Overprint DE (Ctrl+Alt+F9)

Gray Balance DE (Ctrl+Alt+F10)

Spot DE (Ctrl+Alt+F11)

75% Tint Dot Gain (Ctrl+Alt+F12)

50% Tint Dot Gain (Ctrl+Shift+F1)

25% Tint Dot Gain (Ctrl+Shift+F2)

Print Contrast (Ctrl+Shift+F3)

Trapping (Ctrl+Shift+F4)

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Overprint Hue Error (Ctrl+Shift+F6)

Gray Balance Hue Error (Ctrl+Shift+F7)

Spot Hue Error (Ctrl+Shift+F8)

Solid Grayness (Ctrl+Shift+F9)

Overprint Grayness (Ctrl+Shift+F10)

Gray Balance Grayness (Ctrl+Shift+F11)

Spot Grayness (Ctrl+Shift+F12)

Steps:
To select an attribute, complete one of the following steps.

• Select the desired attribute menu item from the Attributes

submenu in the View drop-down menu.
• Click the desired attribute control pane button.
• Press the desired attribute’s shortcut key sequence.

Ink Controls
The ink controls allow you to determine which ink’s statistical data to view.
The inks available are determined from the inks in the current job. 5
Steps:
To select an ink to view, complete one of the following steps.

• Select the desired ink from the Inks submenu in the View drop-
down menu.
• Select the desired ink from the control pane Inks drop-down list.

View Type Controls

The view type controls allow you to view your data either in a spreadsheet
or in a graph. Refer to Viewing Data later in this section. This is done
through either the View menu or the View Types control buttons. Below is
a list of the view types (found in the View Types submenu), their control
key button, and their shortcut key sequences.

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Graphs (Ctrl+Alt+G)

Spreadsheet (Ctrl+Alt+S)
Steps:
To view the data in a graph, complete one of the following steps.

• Select Graphs from the View Types submenu in the View drop-
down menu.
• Click the graphs control pane button.
• Press the Ctrl+Alt+G shortcut key sequence.

Steps:
To view the data in a spreadsheet, complete one of the following steps.

• Select Spreadsheet from the View Types submenu in the View

drop-down menu.
• Click the spreadsheet control pane button.
• Press the Ctrl+Alt+S shortcut key sequence.

Graph Type Controls

The graph type controls allow you display Histogram graphs, X-Bar graphs,
or Range graphs. Refer to the Viewing Data sub-section. This is done
through either the View menu or the Graph Types control buttons. Below
is a list of the graph types (found in the Graph Types submenu), their
control key button, and their shortcut key sequences.

Histograms (Ctrl+Alt+H)

XBar (Ctrl+Alt+X)

Range (Ctrl+Alt+R)
Steps:
To view the data in a histogram, complete one of the following steps.

• Select Histograms from the Graph Types submenu in the View

drop-down menu.
• Click the histograms control pane button.
• Press the Ctrl+Alt+H shortcut key sequence.

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 Steps:
To view the data in an X-Bar graph, complete one of the following steps.

• Select XBar from the Graph Types submenu in the View drop-
down menu.
• Click the X-Bar control pane button.
• Press the Ctrl+Alt+X shortcut key sequence.

Steps:
To view the data in a Range graph, complete one of the following steps.

• Select Range from the Graph Types submenu in the View drop-
down menu.
• Click the Range control pane button.
• Press the Ctrl+Alt+R shortcut key sequence.

ALL INKS VIEW

The All Inks view displays a single attribute’s data for each ink. The All
Inks view then allows you to select the attribute, the view type, and the
graph type. See below for an example.

Use scroll bars

to display
unseen data.

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Steps:
To view the All Inks data, complete the following steps.

1. To display all inks data, complete one of the following steps.

• Select All Inks from the View drop-down menu.
• Click the All Inks control pane button.
• Press the Ctrl+F4 shortcut key sequence.
2. Select the attribute to display.
3. Select the view type.
4. If viewing the graph view type, choose and select the graph type.

ALL ATTRIBUTES VIEW

The All Attributes view displays each attribute for an ink or ink
combination. The All Attributes view then allows you to select the ink, the
view type, and the graph type. See below for an example.

Use scroll bar

to display
unseen data.

Steps:
To view the All Attributes data, complete the following steps.

1. To display all attributes data, complete one of the following steps.

• Select All Attributes from the View drop-down menu.

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 • Click the All Attributes control pane button.
• Press the Ctrl+F5 shortcut key sequence.
2. Select the ink or ink combination to display.
3. Select the view type.
4. If viewing the graph view type, choose and select the graph type.

SINGLE ATTRIBUTE VIEW

The Single Attribute view displays a histogram, X-Bar graph, range graph,
and spreadsheet for a single attribute and a single ink. The Single Attribute
view then allows you to select the ink and the attribute. See below for an
example.

Use scroll bar

to display
unseen data.

Select the
graph type
“tab” to view
its statistical
data.
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Steps:
To view the Single Attribute data, complete the following steps.

1. To display single attribute data, complete one of the following

steps.
• Select Single Attribute from the View drop-down menu.
• Click the Single Attribute control pane button.
• Press the Ctrl+F6 shortcut key sequence.
2. Select the ink or ink combination to display.
3. Select the attribute to display.

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SUMMARY VIEW
The Summary view displays summary information about the job in a
spreadsheet format—total number of keys, failures, and % of failure is
shown for each ink, overprint, and attribute of the job. Use the scroll bars to
display unseen data.

Steps:
To view the Summary data, complete one of the following steps.

• Select Summary from the View drop-down menu.

• Click the Summary control pane button.
• Press the Ctrl+F7 shortcut key sequence.

ADJUSTING GRAPH PARAMETERS

The software allows you to adjust the parameters of a displayed graph.
There are two methods of adjusting a graph’s parameters—through the
“Right Click” menu or through the Graph menu. Instructions for both
methods are provided for each graph parameter.

NOTE: The Graph menu is available only when a graph is displayed in the
view area.

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• Print a Report
• Adjust the Viewport
• Zoom View
• Adjust Scaling

See below for an example of a Right Click menu and a graph’s Graph
Parameters dialog.

Right Click menu

A graph’s
Graph
Parameters
dialog.

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Print a Report
The graph parameters allows you to print a detailed report for the selected
graph. Refer to Section Six—Using Your Data for more information about
reports.

Right Click Steps:

To print a detailed report from the Right Click menu, complete the
following steps.

1. Right click in the graph you want to print. This opens the Right
Click menu.
2. Select the Detailed Report… item. This opens the Print dialog.
3. Select the appropriate printing options and click the OK button.

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Graph Menu Steps:

To print a detailed report from the Graph Menu, complete the following
steps.

1. Click on the Graph menu item. This displays the Graph drop-
down menu.
2. Select the title of the desired graph. This opens that graph’s Graph
Parameters dialog.
3. Click the Report… button. This opens the Print dialog.
4. Select the appropriate printing options and click the OK button.

Adjust the Viewport

The graph parameters allows you to adjust the viewport for X-Bar and
Range graphs. This option is not available for histograms.

Right Click Steps:

To adjust the viewport from the Right Click menu, complete the following
steps.

1. Right click in the graph you want to adjust. This opens the Right
Click menu.
2. Select the Change Viewport… item. This opens the Sheet Range
dialog.
3. Check the Enable Range check box.
4. Enter a new start range value in the Start spin box text field or use
the up/down arrows to adjust the current value.
5. Enter a new end range value in the End spin box text field or use
the up/down arrows to adjust the current value.
6. Click the OK button.

Graph Menu Steps:

To adjust the viewport from the Graph Menu, complete the following
steps.

1. Click on the Graph menu item. This displays the Graph drop-
down menu.
2. Select the title of the desired graph. This opens that graph’s Graph
Parameters dialog.
3. Click the Viewport… button. This opens the Sheet Range dialog.
4. Check the Enable Range check box.
5. Enter a new start range value in the Start spin box text field or use
the up/down arrows to adjust the current value.

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 6. Enter a new end range value in the End spin box text field or use
the up/down arrows to adjust the current value.
7. Click the OK button.

Zoom View
The graph parameters allows you to display the current graph in a Zoom
View. The Zoom View is not available for Single Attribute graphs. A Zoom
View displays the selected graph and its summary data. See below for an
example.

SHORTCUT: Double-click on the desired graph to display its Zoom View.

Double-click on the Zoom View to return to the normal view.

Use scroll bar

to display
unseen data.

Right Click Steps:

To display a graph’s zoom view from the Right Click menu, complete the
following steps.

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1. Right click in the graph you want to adjust. This opens the Right
Click menu.
2. Select the Zoom item. (A check appears to the left of the item.)
This opens the graph’s Zoom View.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to return to the normal view.

Graph Menu Steps:

To display a graph’s zoom view from the Graph Menu, complete the
following steps.

1. Click on the Graph menu item. This displays the Graph drop-
down menu.
2. Select the title of the desired graph. This opens that graph’s Graph
Parameters dialog.
3. Check the Zoom check box.
4. Click the OK button. This opens the graph’s Zoom View. Repeat
steps 1 through 4 to return to the normal view.

Adjust Scaling
The graph parameters allows you to adjust the horizontal scaling for
histograms and the vertical scaling for X-Bar and Range graphs. Increasing
the scaling makes the graph smaller. Decreasing the scaling makes the graph
larger. All graphs and both scaling methods increment in 20% intervals.

Right Click Steps:

To adjust the scaling from the Right Click menu, complete the following
steps.

1. Right click in the graph you want to adjust. This opens the Right
Click menu.
2. For histograms, select the Increase Horizontal Scaling… item
or the Decrease Horizontal Scaling… item. This increases or
decreases the scaling in 20% intervals.
3. For X-Bar and Range graphs, select the Increase Vertical
Scaling… item or the Decrease Vertical Scaling… item. This
increases or decreases the scaling in 20% intervals.
4. To restore the scaling to the original settings, right click in the
graph and select the Restore to Original Scaling item.

Graph Menu Steps:

To adjust the scaling from the Graph Menu, complete the following steps.

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1. Click on the Graph menu item. This displays the Graph drop-
down menu.
2. Select the title of the desired graph. This opens that graph’s Graph
Parameters dialog.
3. Slide the horizontal or vertical scaling bar in the positive (increase
scaling) or the negative (decrease scaling) direction. The bar
“jumps” in 20% intervals.
4. Click the OK button.
5. To restore the scaling to the original settings, open the graph’s
Graph Parameter dialog, click the Restore to Original Scaling
button, and click the OK button.

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Reporting & Exporting Data

Section Contents
Printing Reports.......................................6-2
All Inks Report .........................................6-2
All Attributes Report ................................6-3
Single Attribute Report ............................6-4
Detailed Single Attribute Report ..............6-5
Summary Report .....................................6-6
Exporting a Job .......................................6-6

After you’ve viewed your data, you can then use your data. Section Six
describes the methods for using your data—reporting and exporting.

NOTE: PrintStart® jobs cannot be exported.

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PRINTING REPORTS
The software allows you to print reports of your statistics. Options may be
selected for specific reports, but all printing is done through the Print dialog.
This is a standard Windows® print dialog. Refer to your Windows
documentation for more information.

NOTE: You may assign a custom report title for all reports. This is done in
the Options dialog. Refer to Section Two—Setting Up Your Software.

Steps:
To print from the Print dialog, complete the following steps.

1. Once the Print dialog is open, select the printer and determine its
properties.
2. Select the print range.
3. Select the copies. (Check the Collate check box to collate your
copies.)
4. Click the OK button.

Each type of report is described below.

ALL INKS REPORT

The All Inks report lists job information, filter information, the data type,
the selected attribute, and the selected graphs and corresponding statistical
values. Before printing an All Inks report, you must choose the type of data
you want in the report. This is done in the All Inks Report dialog. This
dialog contains the following items.

• Attributes - This list box lists all of the available attributes for the
statistical data.
• Graph Type - These radio buttons (Histogram, XBar, and
Range) determine which type of graph is printed in the report.
• Comments - This text field allows you to type in a comment
specific to the report you want to print.
• OK - This button accepts the selected report options and opens the
Print dialog.
• Cancel - This button does not accept the selected report options
and closes the All Inks Report dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.

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 Steps:
To set up and print an All Inks report, complete the following steps.

1. Select the All Inks… item from the Reports drop-down menu, or
press Shift+F4 shortcut key sequence. This opens the All Inks
Report dialog.
2. Highlight the attribute for the report from the Attributes list box.
3. Select the desired radio button (Histogram, XBar, and Range)
for the type of graph you want in your report.
4. Enter any comments in the Comments text field.
5. Click the OK button. This opens the Print dialog. Refer to Printing
Reports earlier in this section.

ALL ATTRIBUTES REPORT

The All Attributes report lists job information, filter information, the data
type, the selected ink, and the selected graphs and corresponding statistical
values. Before printing an All Attributes report, you must choose the type of
data you want in the report. This is done in the All Attributes Report dialog.
This dialog contains the following items.

• Inks - This list box lists all of the available inks for the statistical
data.
• Graph Type - These radio buttons (Histogram, XBar, and
Range) determine which type of graph is printed in the report.
• Comments - This text field allows you to type in a comment
specific to the report you want to print.
• OK - This button accepts the selected report options and opens the
Print dialog.
• Cancel - This button does not accept the selected report options
and closes the All Attributes Report dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.
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Steps:
To set up and print an All Attributes report, complete the following steps.

1. Select the All Attributes… item from the Reports drop-down

menu, or press Shift+F5 shortcut key sequence. This opens the All
Attributes Report dialog.
2. Highlight the ink for the report from the Inks list box.
3. Select the desired radio button (Histogram, XBar, and Range)
for the type of graph you want in your report.

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4. Enter any comments in the Comments text field.

5. Click the OK button. This opens the Print dialog. Refer to Printing
Reports earlier in this section.

SINGLE ATTRIBUTE REPORT

The Single Attribute report lists job information, filter information, the data
type, the selected attribute, the selected ink, the histogram, XBar, and range
graphs for the data, and corresponding statistical values. Before printing a
Single Attribute report, you must choose the type of data you want in the
report. This is done in the Single Attribute Report dialog. This dialog
contains the following items.

• Inks - This list box lists all of the available inks for the statistical
data.
• Attributes - This list box lists all of the available attributes for the
statistical data.
• Comments - This text field allows you to type in a comment
specific to the report you want to print.
• OK - This button accepts the selected report options and opens the
Print dialog.
• Cancel - This button does not accept the selected report options
and closes the Single Attribute Report dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.

Steps:
To set up and print a Single Attribute report, complete the following steps.

1. Select the Single Attribute… item from the Reports drop-down

menu, or press Shift+F6 shortcut key sequence. This opens the
Single Attribute Report dialog.
2. Highlight the ink for the report from the Inks list box.
3. Highlight the attribute for the report from the Attributes list box.
4. Enter any comments in the Comments text field.
5. Click the OK button. This opens the Print dialog. Refer to Printing
Reports earlier in this section.

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DETAILED SINGLE ATTRIBUTE REPORT
The Detailed Single Attribute report lists job information, filter information,
the data type, the selected attribute, the selected ink, and the selected graph
with its corresponding statistical values. Before printing a Detailed Single
Attribute report, you must choose the type of data you want in the report.
This is done in the Detail Report dialog. This dialog contains the following
items.

• Inks - This list box lists all of the available inks for the statistical
data.
• Attributes - This list box lists all of the available attributes for the
statistical data.
• Graph Type - These radio buttons (Histogram, XBar, and
Range) determine which type of graph is printed in the report.
• Comments - This text field allows you to type in a comment
specific to the report you want to print.
• OK - This button accepts the selected report options and opens the
Print dialog.
• Cancel - This button does not accept the selected report options
and closes the Single Attribute Report dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.

NOTE: You may also print a detailed report from a graph’s Graph
Parameter dialog or from a graph’s “right click” menu. Refer to Section
Five—Viewing Your Data.

Steps:
To set up and print a Detailed Single Attribute report, complete the
following steps.

1. Select the Detailed Single Attribute… item from the Reports

drop-down menu, or press Shift+F7 shortcut key sequence. This 6
opens the Detailed Report dialog.
2. Highlight the ink for the report from the Inks list box.
3. Highlight the attribute for the report from the Attributes list box.
4. Select the desired radio button (Histogram, XBar, and Range)
for the type of graph you want in your report.
5. Enter any comments in the Comments text field.
6. Click the OK button. This opens the Print dialog. Refer to Printing
Reports earlier in this section.
SUMMARY REPORT

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The Summary report lists job information, filter information, the data type,
and a summary of the statistical values with computation totals. There are no
options to choose for a Summary report.

Steps:
To print a Summary report, select the Summary… item from the Reports
drop-down menu, or press Shift+F8 shortcut key sequence. This opens the
Print dialog. Refer to Printing Reports earlier in this section.

EXPORTING A JOB
IMPORTANT: PrintStart® jobs cannot be exported.

The other method for using your statistical data is to export the job. This is
done through the Export Job dialog. This dialog contains the following
items.

• Look in - This drop-down list and list box are the tools you use to
select a directory path.
• “Up One Level” - This button displays the contents of the
directory (or drive) that is higher, or up one level, in the hierarchy
of directories.
• “Create New Folder” - This button creates a new folder
(directory) in the currently displayed directory.
• “List” - When selected, this button lists only the directory names.
• “Details” - When selected, this button lists directory names and
their details: size, type, and modified date.
• File name - This text field displays the selected file name and it
allows you to enter a file name.
• Files of type - This drop-down list allows you to select the file
name extension of the type of file you are exporting.
• Save - This button exports the job.
• Cancel - This button closes the Export Job dialog.
• Help - This button opens the Helpfile.

NOTE: As the software exports a job, the Import and Export dialog first
shows the progress of the export. The Abort button stops the export
process.

Steps:
To export a job’s statistical data, complete the following steps.

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1. Select the Export… item in the Job drop-down menu, or press
the Ctrl+E shortcut key sequence.
2. Select the appropriate type of file you want to export from the
Files of type drop-down list.
3. If the current directory is incorrect, select the correct directory or
drive from the Look in drop-down list. Double-click the directory
folder(s) in the Look in list box to find the directory you want to
export to.

4. In the File name text field, enter the export file’s name.
5. Click the Save button.

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Statistical Terminology

Average
Returns the average (arithmetic mean) of the numeric arguments.

Average =
[number1, number2, ...number(n)]
n
where number1, number2, ... number(n) = the numeric arguments for which
you want the average; n = the amount of arguments you are averaging (The
amount of arguments can vary from 1 to 30.)

Example—Average the numbers 10, 7, 9, 27, and 2:

(10 + 7 + 9 + 27 + 2) / 5 = 11

Control Chart
A plot of some parameter of a process performance. This parameter is
determined by sampling of the product. Control limits are also plotted for
comparison. The plotted parameter may be the mean value of a
measurement for an X-Bar chart or a range chart.

Control Limits
The limits which a process or product is expected to remain within, if the
process is in control. If the process or product leaves the range, it is out of
control, signaling that action should be taken to identify the cause and
eliminate it if possible.

Dispersion
The tendency of elements in a sample to have different values from each
other.

Frequency Distribution
For a sample drawn from a statistical population, the number of times each 7
outcome was observed.

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Histogram
A bar graph of a frequency distribution. The range of the variable is divided
into equal sized intervals (cells) and the number of observations falling into
each cell are counted.

Kurtosis
A measure of the flatness of a curve. When the shape of a curve is
symmetrical, but does not posses a normal frequency distribution. A positive
kurtosis will have longer tails than a normal distribution of the same
standard deviation. A negative kurtosis will have shorter tails than a normal
distribution.


( ) 4
( )
2
 n n+1  xi - x   3 n -1

( )( )( ) ∑
Kurtosis =    −
 n -1 n − 2 n − 3

 
 σ   n−2 n−3
 ( )( )
where σ = standard deviation; n = number of samples; xi = value; x
= average

Lower Control Limit

Used on control charts. The limit that x-bar, range and sigma statistics must
remain above for a process to be in control.

Lower Control Limit = Avg. - [xσ]

where σ = standard deviation; x = multiplier set in the Options dialog. Refer
to Section Two—Setting Up Your Software.

Maximum
The maximum arithmetic value of all elements in a population.

Mean
The true arithmetic average of all the elements of a given population. See
Average.

Median
The median is the number in the middle of a set of numbers. It is point X,
where half the numbers have values greater than point X and half have
values that are less than point X.

Minimum
The minimum arithmetic value of all elements in a population.

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Nominal
The actual value of a measurement or instrument reading.

Non-nominal
The numerical difference between the actual or nominal measurement value
and the target value.

Normal Distribution
A probability distribution determined by a mathematical formula. The
formula returns the normal cumulative distribution for the specified mean
and standard deviation.
-a 2

( )
Normal Distribution = .5π e 2

where a = [(x)(avg.)]/standard deviation, and x = value

R
The R value represents the average range value displayed on a range control
chart. The “value” is set when the control limits are calculated.

Range
A control chart showing the range of variations for the individual elements
of a sample. Range is determined by taking the (Max - Min) value for each
key.

Sample
The representative group chosen from a statistical population.

Sigma
The standard deviation of a statistical population.

Sigma Limits
The upper and lower limits defined on the histogram, range and x-bar
graphs. These limits represent the points n standard deviations above and
below the mean or average. Use the Options dialog box to set these values.

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Skew
The measure of a distribution’s symmetry. When the shape of a curve is
symmetrical, skew is zero. A positive skew will have a more massive right-
hand tail. A negative skew with have a more massive left-hand tail. The
greater the difference between the two tails, the greater the magnitude of the
skew.
3
 xi − x 

(n - 1)(n − 2) ∑
n
Skew =  
 
 σ 
where σ = standard deviation; n = number of samples; xi = value; x
= average

Standard Deviation
The variation of a statistical population’s elements. The measurement of
how widely those elements are distributed.

∑ (x - x)
n
1 2
standard deviation = i
n i =1
where n = number of samples; xi = value; x = average

Upper Control Limit

Used on control charts. The limit that x-bar, range and sigma statistics must
remain below for a process to be in control. These limits are determined
using the Sigma function in the Options dialog box.

Upper Control Limit = Avg. + [xσ]

where σ = standard deviation; x = multiplier set in the Options dialog. Refer
to Section Two—Setting Up Your Software.

X-Bar Chart
A control chart that displays the average and standard deviation of
subgroups.

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Technical Support Information

Technical support is provided for ATS Statistics Software only!

X-Rite’s commitment to quality does not end with your product purchase.
We stand behind your software with a strong commitment to customer
service. Our customer service departments are fully staffed with qualified
personnel to assist you. Please have the following information close at hand:
• Your software serial number
• Your name and company name
• Your telephone number
• If the problem you are experiencing caused an error message, write the
message down
• Also, write down the steps you were performing before the problem
occurred
• Have the software running within reach of the telephone

Assistance is available from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. EST, Monday
through Friday.

For Software Assistance via Phone

Telephone: 1-888-826-3046—ask for Applications and Training

For Software Assistance via E-mail

Address: [email protected]—include the above listed information
with “Re: ATS Statistics Software” at the beginning of your message.

For Software Assistance via the World Wide Web

1. Open the main page of the X-Rite Web Site, www.x-rite.com, and
click on Contacting X-Rite.
2. Click on Product Question.
3. Fill out the “form” provided on that page. Be sure to include “Re: ATS
Statistics Software” at the beginning of your question.
4. Click on Submit.

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Index
A G
Adjusting graph parameters, 5-10 Graph formats, 5-2
All Attributes Report, 6-2 Graph Parameters
All Attributes view, 5-7 adjust scaling, 5-13
All Inks Report, 6-2 adjust viewport, 5-11
All Inks view, 5-6 print detailed report, 5-11
zoom view, 5-12
B Graph Parameters dialog, 5-10
Browse for directory, 3-2
H
C Histograms, 5-2
Control Limits, 2-2
Control pane, 1-5 I
Installation and Start-Up
D System Requirements, 1-1
Default setting options Installing the Software, 1-2
graphs, 2-3
report title, 2-4 J
statistics, 2-2 Job, 3-5
summary data, 2-3 export, 6-5
update data, 2-4 import, 3-3
Default settings, 2-6 most recent, 3-4
Detailed Single Attribute Report, 6-4 open, 3-2
Display area. See View area update format, 3-4
Display driver settings, 1-2
M
E Main Screen, 1-4
Exporting a job, 6-5 Menu bar, 1-4
F N
Filtering Nominal/non-nominal data, 4-2
keys, 4-2
sheets, 4-4 P
tags, 4-3 Print
turn all filters off, 4-5 All Attributes report, 6-2
All Inks report, 6-2

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Detailed Single Attribute report, 6-4

Single Attribute report, 6-3
Summary report, 6-4
Printing reports, 6-2
R
Range, 5-3
Right Click menu, 5-10
S
Select Job dialog box, 1-4
Single Attribute Report, 6-3
Single Attribute view, 5-8
Spreadsheet formats, 5-2
Starting the Software, 1-2
Status bar, 1-5
Summary Report, 6-4
Summary view, 5-9
System requirements, 1-1
U
Update format, 3-4
User limit, 2-4
V
View area, 1-5
View controls
attributes, 5-3
graph type, 5-5
inks, 5-5
view type, 5-5
Viewing data, 5-2
X
X-Bar, 5-3
Z
Zoom view, 5-12

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