# Collecting the data for variable type parameters (Measure screen)

If the parameter has been defined as variable then you may collect actual measured data. Click Measure button of Local Monitoring screen. Then ‘Measure For Variable Type’ screen will be launched for entering readings for variable parameters. The Measure form displays the details of the Job such as Work Order, Part, Process, Parameter, Instrument used, Unit of Measurement, Channel No, and Sample Size along with the details of the Parameter.

Based on the Sampling Technique used, the formula for the calculation of the control limits and Standard Deviation changes. For further information on Sampling technique. If Sampling Technique is Sampling then the mean of the readings just taken is displayed in the Mean textbox. Mean and the readings textbox is disabled, focus is set on the close button. If Sampling Technique is 100 % Inspection then the mean of sample (pseudo sample) will be calculated and displayed but reading text box will remain enabled. The trend is displayed using an icon, depending on the value of the mean. Clicking on the close button closes the form

You can take readings for the selected job, by entering value in the Readings textbox. The readings are taken depending upon the Sample size. As the reading is taken, the reading is displayed along with a color in the flex grid. See Coloring of Reading for further information. Reading displayed on grid is setting value plus actual observation (reading) entered in reading text box.

If the reading entered is out of the Control Limits, a message is displayed to the user for conformation of accepting the reading. If user selects yes, the reading is accepted and is displayed in the grid along with the corresponding color. If user selects no, the entered value is discarded and the focus is set on the reading textbox.

The online chart displays the no of points depending upon the value entered for the display of Online Points in the Company Settings form

On this screen readings can be captured in two modes, viz. Manual and Automatic. For further information on Reading Modes.

Reading types available are Continuous or Interactive. For further information on Reading Types

Measurement