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This section presents an overview of a workbook management window. When the software is started, it will automatically load the previously saved workbook file.
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The first time the software is started a sample file (i.e. OWSample.mpc) will be opened for users to familiarize themselves with the program. It is recommended when the user starts collecting process data, a new or exiting workbook should be used.
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OW SPC Workbook Features
The workbook has several features as described in the following section.
Workbook Features
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| | Menus: These menus contain the commands and tools for each worksheet. Each worksheet may contain different commands that supply specific support for each worksheet. Individual worksheet menus are described in detail in their specified sections of this manual. |
| Ž | Toolbar: The Toolbar has buttons to serve as shortcuts to the menu commands. Individual worksheet toolbar buttons are described in detail in their specified sections of this manual. Each worksheet may have different items on the toolbar because of the different features offered by each worksheet. |
| | Worksheet Tabs: These tabs are used to gain access to each worksheet. There are six standard worksheets and up to nine optional SPC sheets. These tabs are located on the bottom left of the display. |
Worksheet Tabs
To a view worksheet, use the mouse pointer to click on a worksheet tab. The worksheet tab will then become highlighted, and the worksheet will now be visible.
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The keyboard does not allow access to the worksheets. The only way to select the worksheet is by using the mouse pointer.
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Selecting a Worksheet
| | Tab Scroll Arrows: These arrows are used to view other worksheet tabs if the Horizontal scroll bar is covering them. Worksheet tabs may be hidden behind the horizontal scroll bar. To view them, the user can either use the Tab Scroll Arrows located on the left of the worksheet tabs, or use the Split-bar. |
| ‘ | Split-bar: The Split-bar on the tab bar lets the user slide the Horizontal scroll bar to the left or right, so all of the worksheet tabs can be viewed. This feature is located on the left edge of the Horizontal scroll bar. |
| ’ | Status Bar: This bar on the bottom of the worksheet display, shows the available Help information, mouse pointer X-Y position, current date and time. |
| “ | Horizontal & Vertical Scroll Bars: The worksheets have both Horizontal and Vertical screen scroll bars so the non-visible areas of the worksheet can be scrolled into view. The Horizontal scroll bar is located in the lower right corner and can be scrolled left or right by pressing the left or right arrows located on each end of the scroll bar. The user may also scroll the display by sliding the center scroll bar left or right. The Vertical scroll bar located on the right side of the screen has the same features as the Horizontal scroll bar except it scrolls the worksheet display up and down. |
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It is recommended that the minimum PC display area be set to 800 x 600. For best performance set the display to 1024 X 768. Refer to Microsoft® Windows® documentation for details.
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