quikCharts Tutorial

I. Open a quikCharts database.

After starting the application, select Tools->Database Connection from the main screen toolbar. Select a valid database file (.mdb extension). You may use any number of databases to manage your data. The most recently opened database file will be automatically opened the next time the application is started.

II. Create a Data Record

From the main screen menu, select Stat Data->Add.

Copy a column of data into the "Raw Data" text area. Alternately, you may simply type this data in and hit "Enter" after each value. In the "Spec Limits" tab, enter the appropriate limits for your data. 

In the "Control Limits" tab, enter any historical control limits for your data. Alternately, you may leave all values at 0 (zero). This will cause new control limits to be calculated. Note that all values must be 0 (zero) for control limits to be recalculated.

In the "Chart Setup" tab, select sub group and sample sizes. Click on the checkbox to force a calculation of new control limits (same as setting all current limtis to 0 (zero).

In the "Process Control" tab, select  the sensitivity and detection period for your data.

In the "Units" tab, select  the unit of measurement required for your data. If the unit of measurement doesn't exit, click on the small button to the right of the drop down list to add a new one.

When finished, save the record and close the screen.

III. View Your Control Charts

From the main screen toolbar, click on the View Chart button. Your data will be displayed.

View the help file to learn more about using quikCharts.