Overview

During a calibration event there may be a test point that is within specification but could be adjusted to return a tighter range of readings. When this happens, the event and test point is marked as passed because it never was outside of the specifications. Because it was adjusted you may wish to display that on your calibration certificate. This article will explain how to do just that.

Setting up the Test Points

The first thing you need to do is have an area during the calibration event to indicate that the test point was adjusted. To do this go to the equipment view and select the test point tab. On the right hand side open the drop down and select Display Calibration Results Grid as seen below.

Now, in the grid, right click and select 'customize grid fields'.

When that box opens add the column 'adjusted' to the grid. Simply drag and drop where you want it displayed.

Open the drop down again and save the test point template.

Adding the check box to the calibration certificate

Now you will have to add the check box to the cert in Printbuilder. These instructions are assuming that you have basic knowledge of Printbuilder. You may have to do some rearranging of your cert to make room for the check box. Open the certificate for editing. You will need to add a text field (1) for the word adjusted and rename the field to adjusted, then add a DBCheckBox field (2).

Now, assign the DBCheckBox to the data pipeline 'Calibration Test Point' and data field 'Adjusted'

As it stands now the field will display a 1 if it is checked or a 0 or nothing if it is not checked. To change this to a check mark or an 'x' you will need to do the following. Click on the DBCheckBox field that you just placed on the cert to select it. Now on the bottom left corner you will need to adjust the Properties for DBCheckBox1 (you may have a different number if you have other check boxes). You can select whatever style (1) you like. You can have a check mark, check in a box, X mark, or X in a box. Whatever you prefer. Now in the Miscellaneous section change the 'BooleanFalse' and 'True' (2) values to 0 and 1 as in the image below.

Make sure that you save your work when you have your certificate set up the way you desire.