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User’s Manual for EasyMatch&reg; QC
Version 4.99 and Above
Hunter Associates Laboratory
11491 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, Virginia 20190 USA
www.hunterlab.com
A60-1012-402
Manual Version 3.8
EasyMatch QC User’s Manual Version 3.8
PREFACE
Copyrights and Trademarks
This documentation contains proprietary information of Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc. Its reproduction, in
whole or in part, without express written consent of Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc. is prohibited.
EasyMatch, Agera, Aeros, Vista, ColorFlex, MiniScan, and UltraScan are registered trademarks of Hunter
Associates Laboratory, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Duraflect, Spectraflect, and Spectralon are trademarks of Labsphere, Inc.
Teflon is a registered trademark of Dupont.
LOVIBOND is a registered trademark of The Tintometer Ltd., UK
Safety Notes
For your safety when using your color measurement equipment, you should pay attention to the following types
of statements in the hardware section of this User’s Manual. Each description is shown in its representative
typeface.
Caution: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by HunterLab, the
overall safety and protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. The
instrument is for indoor use only and not suitable for a wet location.
Caution: There is a potential UV Light hazard in using this instrument. Please avoid
looking directly at the light. The frequency of this flashing light is in the range of
sensitivity for those prone to epileptic seizures.
For your safety when using HunterLab instruments, you should pay attention to the following types of
statements in this User’s Manual:
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General safety instruction that should be observed at all times while operating the
instrument.
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Specific safety instruction critical to the type of instrument operation being explained in the
manual where the caution appears.
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Use of this equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the
protection afforded by the equipment.
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Danger of electric shock if liquids are spilled and fire if volatile or flammable liquids are
spilled. Use care when measuring liquid samples.
Legal Disclaimers: Instrumental – Visual Evaluation
The HunterLab Colorimetric Spectrophotometers are designed for precision color and
appearance measurement. Each instrument measures numerical color and related data in
absolute and relative terms. HunterLab cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy
and timeliness of the data due to inherent uncertainties in instrumental readings, variations in
sample presentation, and potential inconsistencies in human color perception. It is strongly
advised that each user verify the instrumental data with meticulous visual evaluation.
Disclaimer of Liability: Utilization of Data, Metadata and Information
Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc (including its employees, agents and assignees) assumes no
responsibility for consequences from the use of the data derived from its spectrocolorimeters or
from the information contained herein or in any respect for the content of such information
including but not limited to errors or omissions, the accuracy or reasonableness of factual or
scientific assumptions, studies or conclusions, the defamatory nature of statements, ownership
of copyright or other intellectual property rights and the violation of property, privacy or
personal rights of others. Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc. is not responsible for and expressly
disclaims all liability for damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to or reliance on such
data and/or information. No guarantees or warranties, including but not limited to any express
or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular use or purpose made by
Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc. with respect to such data and/or information.
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Table of Contents
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................... 2
Copyrights and Trademarks ..................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Notes............................................................................................................................................. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED WITH EASYMATCH QC ...................................................................11
What is EasyMatch QC? ......................................................................................................................... 11
How to Install EasyMatch QC ................................................................................................................ 11
Install the Software ................................................................................................................................ 11
Activate the SoftKey License .................................................................................................................. 13
Add the Sensor ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Standardization Setup ........................................................................................................................... 16
STANDARDIZATION ....................................................................................................17
Standardization of 45&deg;/0&deg; or 0&deg;/45&deg; ...................................................................................................... 17
Standardization of d/8&deg; sphere ............................................................................................................. 18
Care of Instrument Standards ............................................................................................................... 20
Standard Tiles, Green Tiles and Black Glass ....................................................................................... 20
Fluorescent Standards........................................................................................................................ 20
Cleaning the Lens Surface and Didymium Filter ................................................................................ 21
Haze Standard Care ............................................................................................................................ 21
SOFTWARE FEATURES .................................................................................................23
Jobs ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Toolbar Buttons ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Job Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 24
Templates .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Data Views ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Job Tree .............................................................................................................................................. 26
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Color Data Table ................................................................................................................................. 31
2D Color Plot ...................................................................................................................................... 38
3D Color Plot ...................................................................................................................................... 42
Color Render ...................................................................................................................................... 44
EZ View ............................................................................................................................................... 46
Memo View ........................................................................................................................................ 49
Spectral Data Table ............................................................................................................................ 51
Spectral Plot ....................................................................................................................................... 54
Trend Plot ........................................................................................................................................... 56
Database............................................................................................................................................. 59
Keyboard Shortcuts ............................................................................................................................... 60
Commands from an Open File Menu: ................................................................................................ 61
Commands from an Open Edit Menu: ............................................................................................... 62
Commands from an Open View Menu: ............................................................................................. 62
Commands from an Open Measurements Menu: ............................................................................. 62
Commands from an Open Options Menu: ......................................................................................... 62
Commands from an Open Sensor Menu: .......................................................................................... 63
Commands from an Open Window Menu: ........................................................................................ 63
Commands from an Open Help Menu: .............................................................................................. 63
THE FILE MENU ...........................................................................................................65
File &gt; New Job ........................................................................................................................................ 65
File &gt; Default Job ................................................................................................................................... 65
File &gt; Open Job ...................................................................................................................................... 65
File &gt; Open Job Template ...................................................................................................................... 65
File &gt; Recall Measurement from Database ........................................................................................... 66
Recall .................................................................................................................................................. 66
Auto DB Search................................................................................................................................... 68
Recall from Common DB .................................................................................................................... 69
File &gt; Delete Measurement from Database .......................................................................................... 69
File &gt; Close Job....................................................................................................................................... 71
File &gt; Save Job ........................................................................................................................................ 72
File &gt; Save Job As ................................................................................................................................... 72
File &gt; Save Job Template ....................................................................................................................... 72
File &gt; Save Job Template As ................................................................................................................... 72
File &gt; Apply Template to Job ................................................................................................................. 73
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File &gt; Save Measurement to Database .................................................................................................. 73
File &gt; e-Signature (-ER Version Only) ..................................................................................................... 73
File &gt; Configure Company Logo ............................................................................................................. 73
File &gt; Header/Footer Setup ................................................................................................................... 74
File &gt; Print Job Setup ............................................................................................................................. 75
File &gt; Print Job Preview.......................................................................................................................... 76
File &gt; Print Job ....................................................................................................................................... 77
File &gt; Printer Setup ................................................................................................................................ 77
File &gt; Page Setup.................................................................................................................................... 78
File &gt; Import QTX Format ...................................................................................................................... 78
File &gt; Export ........................................................................................................................................... 78
QTX Format ........................................................................................................................................ 78
File &gt; Email ............................................................................................................................................. 79
File &gt; Time Synchronization (-ER Version Only) .................................................................................... 80
File &gt; Database ...................................................................................................................................... 80
Backup Database ................................................................................................................................ 80
Universal Database Import ................................................................................................................ 80
Create New Database......................................................................................................................... 81
Import Textiles Database ................................................................................................................... 82
File &gt; Log Off .......................................................................................................................................... 83
File &gt; Most Recently Opened Jobs......................................................................................................... 83
File &gt; Exit ................................................................................................................................................ 83
THE EDIT MENU ..........................................................................................................85
Edit &gt; Cut ............................................................................................................................................... 85
Edit &gt; Copy ............................................................................................................................................. 85
Edit &gt; Paste ............................................................................................................................................ 85
Edit &gt; Delete .......................................................................................................................................... 85
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THE VIEW MENU .........................................................................................................87
View &gt; Toolbar ....................................................................................................................................... 87
View &gt; Status Bar ................................................................................................................................... 88
View &gt; Job Tree...................................................................................................................................... 89
View &gt; Audit Log (-ER Version Only)...................................................................................................... 89
View &gt; Event Log (-ER Version Only) ..................................................................................................... 90
THE MEASUREMENTS MENU ......................................................................................93
Measurements &gt; Read Standard ........................................................................................................... 93
Measurements &gt; Read Sample .............................................................................................................. 93
Measurements &gt; Read Series ................................................................................................................ 94
Y, x, y Chromaticity Plot for Highway Safety Colors (ASTM 4956) ..................................................... 94
Measurements &gt; Average ..................................................................................................................... 97
Measurements &gt; Timed Read................................................................................................................ 98
Measurements &gt; Automatic Standard Search ...................................................................................... 98
Measurements &gt; Average Selected to Measurement .......................................................................... 99
Measurements &gt; Average Selected to Standard ................................................................................... 99
Measurements &gt; Average Selected to New Standard .......................................................................... 99
THE OPTIONS MENU ................................................................................................. 101
Options &gt; Naming Conventions ........................................................................................................... 101
Options &gt; Average Method ................................................................................................................. 103
Options &gt; Read Method ...................................................................................................................... 104
Options &gt; Configure Timed Read......................................................................................................... 106
Options &gt; Configure Automatic Standard Search ............................................................................... 107
Options &gt; Default Tolerances .............................................................................................................. 107
Options &gt; Adjust Scale Factors ............................................................................................................ 110
Options &gt; ASCII Export ......................................................................................................................... 111
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Options &gt; Data Send ............................................................................................................................ 112
Options &gt; Custom Indices .................................................................................................................... 114
Options &gt; Application Preferences ...................................................................................................... 115
Options &gt; External Trigger ................................................................................................................... 118
Choose Target .................................................................................................................................. 119
Communication ................................................................................................................................ 119
Standardization ................................................................................................................................ 119
Read Command ................................................................................................................................ 120
Commands for Triggering Device ..................................................................................................... 120
Options &gt; System Configuration .......................................................................................................... 121
Access Privileges............................................................................................................................... 121
Data Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 125
Server Settings (ER Version Only) .................................................................................................... 126
e-Signature Settings (ER Version Only) ............................................................................................ 127
Options &gt; Customize Toolbar .............................................................................................................. 127
Options &gt; EasyGroup ........................................................................................................................... 127
Options &gt; Import EasyGroup Sequence .............................................................................................. 127
THE SENSOR MENU................................................................................................... 129
Sensor &gt; Install/Configure ................................................................................................................... 129
Sensor &gt; Standardize ........................................................................................................................... 131
Sensor &gt; Set Modes ............................................................................................................................. 132
Sensor &gt; Set Interval ............................................................................................................................ 133
Sensor &gt; UV Calibration ....................................................................................................................... 133
Sensor &gt; Configure Multi Mode .......................................................................................................... 135
Sensor &gt; Import Logged Reads ............................................................................................................ 136
Sensor &gt; Configure Setups ................................................................................................................... 137
Download ......................................................................................................................................... 137
Edit ................................................................................................................................................... 137
Sensor &gt; Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................ 138
Green Tile Test ................................................................................................................................. 138
Repeatability Test............................................................................................................................. 140
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Didymium Filter Test ........................................................................................................................ 142
Advanced Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 145
Predictive Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 147
THE WINDOW MENU ................................................................................................ 148
Window &gt; New Window ...................................................................................................................... 148
Window &gt; Cascade .............................................................................................................................. 148
Window &gt; Tile ...................................................................................................................................... 149
Window &gt; List of Open Jobs ................................................................................................................ 149
THE HELP MENU ....................................................................................................... 150
Help &gt; Help Topics ............................................................................................................................... 150
Help &gt; HunterLab on the Web ............................................................................................................. 150
Help &gt; About ........................................................................................................................................ 150
Help &gt; License Information.................................................................................................................. 150
APPENDIX A: SOFTWARE MESSAGES......................................................................... 152
APPENDIX B: CREATING AND CONFIGURING A SQL DATABASE ................................ 154
FIGURES .................................................................................................................... 158
INDEX ....................................................................................................................... 164
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Getting Started with EasyMatch QC
What is EasyMatch QC?
EasyMatch QC is a comprehensive color quality control package designed for 32- or 64-bit Windows
Operating Systems. The software allows you to control your spectrophotometer instrument, make
color measurements, and display, print, and store results, both in spreadsheet format and graphically.
How to Install EasyMatch QC
Confirm that the computer meets the following minimum requirements:
Table1: Minimum Computer Requirements
Component
Minimum Requirements for EasyMatch QC 4.88 and above
Operating
System
Windows 7, 32+64 bit, Ultimate or Professional
Windows 8, 8.1 64 bit, Ultimate or Professional
Windows 10, 64 bit, Professional
Windows 11
Processor
RAM
1.0 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
processor
4 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 4 GB RAM (64-bit)
Hard Drive
120 GB minimum Hard Disk Space; 256 BG is recommended
DVD/CD
DVD/CD or CD Optical Drive*
COM Ports
Multiple COM ports, including at least one available USB or Serial port
for sensor. If the Sentinel Key is still used - one additional USB port for
software key**
Network Card
Network Card 10/100
Monitor
19-inch or larger Color (110V/220V) supported by Video Card
Printer
A hard copy printer for reporting data and diagnostic test results is
useful but not required.
*Software can be provided via thumb drive or dropbox for computers without these drives.
**Required only for legacy customers still using a Sentinel key.
Install the Software
Complete the following steps:
1. Log into the system using an account that has full ‘Administrator’ privileges for the PC —
network or local. If any antivirus package is installed, please close/disable protection for
installation. Antivirus software can be reenabled after installation.
2. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive or insert the flash drive into a USB port to
install the software.
3. For the CD: Select the Easy Match QC Icon or from Windows, go to START &gt; RUN
&gt;EZMQC_MENU and OPEN. The following screen will be shown.
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Figure 1. EasyMatch Installation
For the Flash Drive: Go to the folder for EasyMatch QC and click on this file to begin
installation - EasyMatch QC-Setup.exe. The manuals and the softkey license are also included
on the flash drive and can be copied into the PC or network location.
Figure 2. Installation for Flash Drive
4. Select INSTALL EASYMATCH QC SOFTWARE and follow the screen prompts.
5. Select SOFTKEY LICENSE as the type of key to use with the software.
Note: You can select Sentinel Key to use if you have this key from a previous purchase.
Figure 3. Software Key License
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6. When the EasyMatch QC installation is finished, select the OPTION BUTTON next to YES, I
WANT TO RESTART MY COMPUTER NOW and then FINISH to restart the computer and log back
in.
Figure 4. Completed Install
7. The CD or flash drive can now be removed.
Activate the SoftKey License
1. From the Desktop, select the EasyMatch QC Icon or from the Windows Start menu, choose the
following to open the software:
START &gt; PROGRAMS &gt; HUNTERLAB &gt; EASYMATCH QC
2. A warning message to activate the license will be displayed as shown in Figure 4.
Note: EZMQC functions are unavailable before key activation.
Figure 5. No License Warning
3. The SoftKey License is uniquely associated with the sensor serial number and is provided on a
thumb drive supplied with EasyMatch QC or via email from HunterLab.
4. Go to HELP &gt; LICENSE REGISTRATION &gt; ACTIVATION.
5. Select ACTIVATE LICENSE.
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Figure 6. Activate License
i. Option #1: Key ID.
This method is for copying the ID from an email or writing down the 32-digit code. This
requires an internet connection.
a. From the CHOOSE AN OPTION page (Figure 5), select KEY ID.
b. Paste-in or type-in the License Key ID and click ACTIVATE.
c. An acknowledgement will be displayed showing the activation status.
ii. Option #2: Key File (.skl)
This method is for using the SoftKey License (.skl file) on the thumb drive.
a. Place the thumb drive with the SoftKey License in the USB port.
b. From the CHOOSE AN OPTION page (Figure 5), select KEY FILE (.skl).
c. Browse the USB to find the SoftKey License (.skl) file, then click ACTIVATE.
d. An acknowledgement will be displayed showing the activation status.
iii. Option #3: Sentinel Key
a. If the user has a HunterLab USB hardware key, then it can be used with a new sensor
on the same computer. Return to Install the Software, Step 5 (Figure 2), and select
SENTINEL KEY to continue.
iv. Option #4: 30-day trial
a. Fill out the registration form provided for the 30-day trial. Connect to the internet.
HunterLab will approve the trial and email the SoftKey license back. Follow the
directions for Option #1 or #2 to complete.
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Figure 7. Request 30-day Trial
Add the Sensor
1. Upon initial startup, the following message will be displayed: SENSOR NOT YET INSTALLED.
PLEASE INSTALL A SENSOR TO TAKE MEASUREMENTS. This message will remain until you
proceed to the Install/ Configure command in the Sensor menu and install a new sensor.
2. The Sensor Manager appears first:
Figure 8. Sensor Manager
3. Select ADD SENSOR to install a new sensor. The Setup Sensor screen allows selection of the
instrument model and the communications port. Select NEXT when ready.
Figure 9. Setup Sensor
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Note: If using a typical 9-pin serial cable for communications between the sensor and PC,
select COM1. If using USB-to-serial adapter, then select the highest number COM Port No.
offered. If using USB communications, the COM port will automatically be selected.
Standardization Setup
1. Next, configure a Standardization Mode for the sensor. Select the TYPE of MODE, a NAME
for the MODE, the AREA of VIEW and the UV FILTER POSITION.
Figure 10. Setup Mode
2. Select the option next to STANDARDIZE NOW to proceed immediately to standardization
upon completion of sensor configuration. Select NEXT to complete the installation. Restart
EZMQC to get sensor info saved and get the database updated correspondingly.
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Standardization
Standardization sets the top and bottom of the photometric scale. During standardization, the bottom of the
scale is set first. For this, you simulate the case where all the light is absorbed by the sample. Tools used to set
the bottom-of-scale include a black glass, light trap or black card.
The top-of-scale is then set by measuring the light which is reflected from or transmitted through a calibrated
standard. This is done using a calibrated white tile for reflectance measurements and air or a solvent-filled cell
for transmittance measurements.
Standardization can be done through EasyMatch QC by selecting SENSOR &gt; STANDARDIZE or by clicking the
STANDARDIZE button on the default toolbar). Re-standardization is recommended per the interval in Table 2. An
overview of HunterLab instruments and their standardization modes are shown below in Table 2.
Table 2. HunterLab Instrument Modes &amp; Geometry
Directional
Standardization
Reflectance
Interval
Aeros
X
8 hours
ColorFlex EZ
X
4 hours
Agera
X
8 hours
LabScan XE
X
8 hours
Instrument
MiniScan EZ 4000
Geometry: Diffuse
TTRAN/
RSIN
RSEX
RTRAN
4 hours
X
MiniScan EZ 4500
X
4 hours
UltraScan PRO
X
X
X
8 hours
UltraScan VIS
X
X
X
8 hours
X
8 hours
Vista
Instrument Geometry: As referenced in CIE Publication 15:2018, the geometry of an instrument
defines the relative position of light source, sample plane and detector. There are two broad
categories of instrument geometries - directional and diffuse.
Instrument Mode: For an instrument of a defined geometry, a mode is a configuration of the optical
path of the sensor that defines all optical elements such as sample measurement position at the
reflectance port in RSIN specular-included or RSEX specular-excluded, or at the TTRAN or RTRAN
transmittance ports.
Standardization of 45&deg;/0&deg; or 0&deg;/45&deg;
Standardization on an instrument with 45&deg;/0&deg; or 0&deg;/45&deg; geometry requires reading of the black glass and the
calibrated white tile that are contained in the standards box. .
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Figure 11. LabScan Standardization
Note: It is highly recommended that a Green Tile test be performed after standardization. Do
not proceed without successfully passing the Green Tile Test. If needed, contact the Service
Department of HunterLab.
For more instruction on the Green Tile Test click here.
Standardization of d/8&deg; sphere
To standardize for reflectance measurements and set the Bottom-of-scale, place the light trap at the reflectance
port.
Figure 12. Standardizing on the Light Trap to set Bottom-of-Scale
To standardize for Total Transmittance (TTRAN) measurements, place the light blocker card inside the
transmittance chamber at the sphere side and set the bottom-of-scale. This is shown in the next photo. The
transmittance compartment door may be closed or left open.
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Figure 13. Setting Bottom-of-Scale for RTRAN
To standardize for Regular Transmittance (RTRAN) measurements and set the bottom-of-scale, place the light
blocker inside the transmittance chamber over the lens as shown in the figure below.
Figure 14. Setting Bottom-of-scale for RTRAN Mode
To set the top-of-scale, measure the white tile at the reflectance port with the Transmittance Chamber closed.
Figure 15. Setting Top-of-Scale with the White Tile
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When standardizing in transmittance modes you are prompted to place the white calibrated standard at the
reflectance port. Alternatively, a plug of barium sulfate (BaSO4) or magnesium oxide (MgO) may be used to
approximate the actual sphere wall. When taking transmittance measurements, the calibrated white tile or the
plug used during standardization must be kept at the reflectance port. When the instrument is to be used for
transmittance measurements of liquids, a clear liquid (distilled water for water-based samples, toluene or
benzene for resins, or mineral oil for oils) in a cell of the desired size should be used to set the top-of-scale. Place
the cell in the transmittance compartment as close to the sphere as possible for measuring total transmittance.
Place it as close to the lens as possible when measuring regular transmittance.
Note: Closing the transmittance compartment door while making transmittance
measurements is the best practice for this instrument. However, when measuring the
transmittance of liquids that are volatile and/or toxic, it may be more important to measure
the samples quickly than to eliminate ambient room light. To see if leaving the door open will
adversely affect your color measurements, standardize the instrument in the desired
transmittance mode with the transmittance compartment door closed, then measure either
air or a typical sample with the door open and then with the door closed. Compare the
measurements. If the difference is acceptable under your measurement method, you may
measure your samples with the door open. This test should be repeated if the instrument is
moved to a new location.
Note: It is highly recommended that a Green Tile test be performed after standardization. Do
not proceed without successfully passing the Green Tile Test. If needed, contact the Service
Department of HunterLab.
For more instruction on the Green Tile Test click here.
Care of Instrument Standards
It is important that the standards be treated with extreme care. When a standard is used, center it carefully at
the measurement port. Never use a calibrated standard to back samples being measured. The sample clamp or
a white uncalibrated tile should be used as a backing.
When not using the standards, keep them in the standards case. Inspect the standards for dust and fingerprints
before standardizing your instrument. If using a white tile and black glass for standardization, inspect these tiles
for dust and fingerprints. Do the same for the diagnostic green tile prior to running the green tile test. If a tile is
lost or damaged, contact HunterLab concerning replacement.
Note: significant scratches may cause standardization to be in error.
Standard Tiles, Green Tiles and Black Glass
HunterLab uses a variety Instrument Standards to meet the precise needs of each product, i.e. Opal
Glass, Ceramic Glass, Porcelain Enamel on Steel, or PTFE coated Steel. Recommended cleaning
instructions are specific to each type of standard. Please refer to the Instrument Manual for cleaning
instructions.
If using a light trap, please keep it in the standards case when not in use to prevent it from becoming
scratched or collecting dust. Before standardizing, check the light trap for scratches and dust.
Fluorescent Standards
The fluorescent standard used with the UV control option must be cleaned as well. This Spectralon
standard may be air brushed with a jet of clean, dry air or nitrogen, NOT FREON. If air brushing is
insufficient, sand the standard under running water with 220-240 grit waterproof emery cloth until
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water immediately beads and runs off the surface. Then blow the standard dry with clean air or
nitrogen.
Cleaning the Lens Surface and Didymium Filter
The lens and filter may be cleaned using photographic-quality lens solution and lens paper. Put a few
drops of solution on the lens paper and gently wipe the lens or filter in a circular motion for a few
seconds. Then wipe the lens or filter with a dry lens paper to remove streaks and any hazy film.
Haze Standard Care
HunterLab provides the following information to customers purchasing Haze Standards and is the
proper method for handling and cleaning the standards:
•
Haze standards must be kept clean to ensure the accuracy of the measurement.
•
Standards may be cleaned with cold water and mild dish washing detergent.
•
Never use harsh solvents, alcohol, or aggressive cleaners!
•
Never rub the surface of the standards when they are dry.
•
Use compressed air to remove dust or to dry after washing.
•
Never store standards near harsh chemicals or solvents.
•
Standards should be stored covered in their box in a cool, dry place.
•
Use caution when handling the standards as fingerprints will affect the readings.
•
Standards should be validated on an annual basis to ensure accuracy.
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Software Features
The sections below examine some of the most important concepts and features related to operation of
EasyMatch QC.
Jobs
A job is a collection of all the data views (displays) and measurements (standards and samples) that you use for
a task, product, or customer. Jobs are the documents of EasyMatch QC, analogous to word processing
documents containing text and its formatting or spreadsheet documents containing fields of data and formulas.
If you wanted to transfer a job to another computer or another user who also has EasyMatch QC, the job file
(with a .JSD file extension) would contain all the information needed to examine and/or reproduce your results.
You can create new jobs for many reasons, such as to hold data for a certain customer or a specific product line.
Each operator may maintain his own job with his own preferences, or you can create separate jobs for different
operations, such as measuring plastic pellets before extrusion and then the final extruded product. You can be
creative in maintaining and organizing your job files.
You may have multiple jobs open and in use at the same time; each job will be shown as a separate tab on your
screen. You can switch easily between jobs by clicking the tab of the job you wish to see.
To set up a job, you will need to complete the following tasks:
1. OPEN the new job.
2. SAVE the job under the desired name. (Long file names and spaces are acceptable.)
3. CONFIGURE the desired data views (see the ‘Data Views’ section), including setting the location,
size, shape, and properties of each view on the screen.
4. READ or recall the desired standard and samples into the job and view the results. The number of
standards and samples that can be housed in a single job is virtually unlimited—restricted only by
the amount of memory available on the computer.
It is difficult to picture a job file, but a screen capture of a job is provided below as an illustration.
Standard
Color Data Display
Samples
Color Plot Display
Job Name
Spectral Plot
Display
Figure 16. Parts of a Job
As you can see on the tab, this job is called GREEN. You can see that the job contains a standard called
STANDARD 1 and four numbered samples. A 2D Color Plot has been configured to display the CIELAB color scale
for D65/10&deg; with a colored background. The Color Data Table display is displaying L*, a*, b*, and dE* for the
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samples related to the standard. The Spectral Plot is displaying spectral reflectance at 10 nm increments with
the colored background. The location, size, and shape of each view are also saved as part of the job, along with
the measurements and the properties of each view.
A second job, called YELLOW is contained on the tab behind this one and you can switch to it simply by clicking
the tab at the bottom of the screen.
Toolbar Buttons
The toolbar at the top of the screen provides quick access to many functions in EasyMatch QC via its buttons. All
functions incorporated into the toolbar may also be accessed through the drop-down menus. The default
buttons on the toolbar are shown below in order from left to right on the toolbar, along with a brief explanation
of each button's function. The functions of the buttons may be altered, if desired, using the OPTIONS &gt;
CUSTOMIZE TOOLBAR command.
Default Toolbar Buttons
Icon
Function
Opens a New Job
Open an Existing Job.
Prints the Current Job
Print Preview
Saves the Current Job.
Reads a Standard
Reads a Sample
Instrument Standardization.
Sensor Diagnostics
Logs the Current User Out
Opens the Html Help File.
Job Conventions
Although great flexibility has been incorporated into the concept of a job, there are some attributes that all jobs
will share.
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Each individual job may contain all the information necessary to complete that job if the
operator has included that data. All information recalled from the database or read in through
the instrument for use in that job will be saved with that job.
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When you open a job, it will reappear looking the same as when it was last closed.
Note: It is recommended that you back up your database, job, and template files periodically,
particularly prior to upgrading or making other major changes to your system computer.
Templates
JOB TEMPLATES can be thought of as subsets of jobs. They contain some of the pieces of information contained
in jobs, but not all of them. Templates are analogous to style lists or style sheets that are available in some word
processing and desktop publishing programs because they can be used to control the cosmetic appearance of a
job. A template houses configuration information for the data views and screen, such as locations, sizes, shapes,
and properties, but does not contain any measurements. A template is saved whenever a job is saved.
A template is meant to be used as a starting point in creating a new job when the same views are used for many
jobs. You can then fill the template with measurements and configuration settings. Several application-specific
templates are installed with EasyMatch QC. These templates provide a starting point for new jobs.
To set up a TEMPLATE, you will need to complete the following tasks:
1. OPEN A NEW JOB.
2. CONFIGURE THE DESIRED DATA VIEWS. This includes setting the location, size, shape, and
properties of each view on the screen.
3. CONFIGURE THE DESIRED OPTIONS you wish to use for this template using the OPTIONS menu.
4. SAVE THE JOB as a template using the SAVE JOB TEMPLATE AS command in the FILE menu. The
extension for a template is .JTP.
Whenever you want to use a template to create a new job, simply choose the FILE &gt; OPEN JOB TEMPLATE
command, choose the desired template from the list of available templates, fill the template with your
measurements, and SAVE it as a job.
To apply a template to an existing job, choose the FILE &gt; APPLY TEMPLATE TO JOB and the configuration of the
job screen will adjust to match the template while retaining the measurements.
The types of information a template may house are illustrated in the picture below.
Figure 17. Example of a Template
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Templates contain no standards or samples. The measurements would be added to the job as they are made.
The screen configuration and options for each data view comprise the template and will be part of any job
created using the template.
There are four menu options allowing you to utilize templates: OPEN JOB TEMPLATE, SAVE JOB TEMPLATE,
SAVE JOB TEMPLATE AS, and APPLY TEMPLATE TO JOB.
Note: It is recommended that you back up your database, job, and template files periodically,
particularly prior to upgrading or other major changes to your system computer.
Data Views
Each of the smaller panes shown on a job tab is a data view. Each data view displays unique information about
the standard and/or samples. You may resize any data view to fill as much or as little of the screen as you like.
The types of data views that are available are:
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Job Tree
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Color Data Table
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2D Color Plot
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3D Color Plot
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Color Render
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EZ View
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Memo View
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Spectral Data Table
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Spectral Plot
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Trend Plot
These views are described in the subsections below.
Job Tree
The information displayed in the Job Tree view includes the name of each standard and each sample
contained in the job. Samples affiliated with a standard will be shown as branches under the standard.
Note: The Job Tree is only visible when Job Tree is checked in the View menu.
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Figure 18. Job Tree
Single or multiple items may be highlighted in this view. Click the + next to an item to open the branches
below it or the - sign to close the branches. Click the left mouse button on any item to highlight it. To
highlight multiple items, hold the CTRL KEY while clicking on EACH DESIRED ITEM or hold the SHIFT KEY
and click on the FIRST and LAST items desired to highlight all items in between. Then click the right
mouse button for various options concerning the highlighted items. These options are described below.
In addition, the items that are highlighted in the Job Tree are those displayed in the other views in the
job.
Note: To keep data views clean and not cluttered, and for speed of measurements, it is
recommended that you limit the number of items highlighted in the Job Tree at any one time
to 500 or less.
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CUT: This command removes the highlighted items from the Job Tree and from the job and
places them on the Windows clipboard. If desired, the cut items may then be pasted into
another job using the PASTE command.
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COPY: This command copies the highlighted items from the Job Tree to the Windows
clipboard. If desired, the copied items may then be pasted into another job using the PASTE
command. Items may also be dragged and dropped from one job to another to copy and
then paste them.
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PASTE: This command allows you to place items previously cut or copied to the Windows
clipboard onto the Job Tree and into this job. Items may also be dragged and dropped from
one job to another to copy and then paste them.
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DELETE: This command allows you to permanently delete the currently highlighted items
from the Job Tree and from the job. No copies of the items are kept on the Windows
clipboard.
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PROPERTIES: This command allows you to view the measurement properties of the
currently highlighted item. If the standard or sample is the result of averaging several
readings, the standard deviation and range of those readings are included. For standards,
you may also set tolerances for as many scales, indices, and differences in as many
illuminant/observer combinations as you wish and/or indicate hitch factors to apply to the
standard and its samples.
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Figure 19. Properties of a Standard
Figure 20. Tolerances
See the DEFAULT TOLERANCES section in the OPTIONS MENU chapter for instructions on
setting tolerances.
Figure 21. Hitch Standardization
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Figure 22. Setting Up a Hitch Standard
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SHOW THIS ITEM ONLY: This command appears for standards only and causes the chosen
standard and its associated samples alone to be displayed in the Job Tree. All other
standards and samples are removed from the Job Tree display.
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COPY SAMPLE TO STANDARD: This command appears for samples only and causes the
highlighted sample measurement to replace the current standard measurement in the Job
Tree, while retaining the sample’s ID.
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COPY SAMPLE TO NEW STANDARD: This command appears for samples only and causes
the highlighted sample measurement to be added to the job as a standard as well, while
retaining the sample’s ID.
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COPY STANDARD TO SAMPLE: This command appears for standards only and causes the
highlighted standard measurement to be placed in the Job Tree as a sample on that
standard’s branch. You are given the opportunity to name the new sample.
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COPY STANDARD TO NEW STANDARD: This command appears for standards only and
causes the highlighted standard measurement to be added to the job as a second instance
of the standard, while retaining the original standard’s ID.
When the right mouse button clicks on an open area of the Job Tree view (an area other than a
sample or standard), further commands are available, as follows:
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PRINT PREVIEW: This command shows on-screen what the Job Tree will look like when
printed.
Figure 23. Print Preview
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PRINT THIS VIEW: This command prints the Job Tree view in a fashion similar to that shown
below.
Figure 24. Printing the Job Tree
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ICON SIZES: Choosing this command allows you to choose to display small icons, large icons,
or no icons to represent each standard and sample in the Job Tree.
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SHOW ALL ITEMS: This command opens all the branches of the Job Tree so that every
standard and sample is visible.
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ENTER STANDARD DATA: This command allows you to hand enter colorimetric or spectral
data to create a new standard.
Figure 25. Enter Colorimetric Data for a Standard
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Figure 26. Entering Standard ID
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ENTER SAMPLE DATA: This command allows you to hand enter colorimetric or spectral data
to create a new sample.
Figure 27. Entering Spectral Data for a Standard
Figure 28. Entering Sample ID
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COLLAPSE THE TREE: This command closes all the branches of the Job Tree so that only the
standards are visible.
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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RESTORE VIEW: This command restores the screen to its previous configuration after one
view has been maximized.
Color Data Table
The Color Data Table view shows COLOR SCALE, COLOR DIFFERENCE, and INDICE DATA for the
standards and samples in the job. The items in the Color Data Table may be sorted by clicking the
column header (for row major) or row header (for column major) of interest.
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Figure 29. Color Data Table
Click on this view to make it active. While this view is active, the following options are available by
clicking the right mouse button:
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COPY TO CLIPBOARD: Before you initiate this command, you must highlight one or more of
the samples and standards shown in the spreadsheet. When COPY TO CLIPBOARD is then
selected, the highlighted data is then copied to the Windows Clipboard. If desired, the
copied data may then be pasted into another application (such as Microsoft Excel) using its
PASTE command.
Figure 30. Configure the Color Data Table
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Data Table view. Select each SCALE, DIFFERENCE, INDICE, and TEXT field parameter you
would like to display from the drop-down boxes and click the LEFT ARROW (&lt;&lt;) button after
each selection to move it to the SELECTED ITEMS box. Once all desired items are shown in
the Selected Items box, you may move them up and down in the display order using the up
and down arrows. Items may also be removed from the Selected Items box using the
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Highlight (select) each ILLUMINANT/OBSERVER combination you wish to display. Choose
your STATISTICS the same way. You may indicate the order in which you would like the
illuminant/observer tabs and statistical parameters displayed by deselecting all items that
have already been chosen and then selecting the items for display in the order desired.
Configure other settings at the bottom right of the screen. When DISPLAY LATEST DATA
FIRST is checked, the most recent reading is shown at the top of the display rather than the
bottom. When AUTO SIZE CELLS is checked, the spreadsheet cells will be automatically sized
based on the data contained in them.
You may also insert custom fields into the Color Data Table using the INSERT CUSTOM FIELD
button. These fields may consist of data obtained from outside EasyMatch QC or calculated
formulas. Follow the instructions below to insert a custom field.
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1. Click INSERT CUSTOM FIELD. The Configure Custom Field box appears.
Figure 31. Configure Custom Field
2. Click the RADIO BUTTON next to DATA FIELD and then the RADIO BUTTON next to
NEW. Type a label for the data field into the LABEL BOX. In this example, ‘oven
temperature’ was used.
Figure 32. Select a Custom Label
3. Click OK. Add DATA FIELDS to your display as a text field, then click OK from the Color
Data Table Configuration screen. The Oven Temperature field is added to the Color Data
Table.
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Figure 33. Custom Field Added to Color Data Table
4. Enter the oven temperature for each item desired by RIGHT-CLICKING on the item in
the JOB TREE &gt; ENTER OVEN TEMPERATURE DATA from the menu that appears. Oven
Temperature will be replaced by whatever label was entered on the Configure Custom
Data screen. Once you click OK, the entered data will be displayed.
Figure 34. Inserting Data for Custom Field
Figure 35. Display of Data for Custom Field
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Custom Formula Field
1. Click INSERT CUSTOM FIELD. The Configure Custom Field box appears.
Figure 36. Custom Field Configuration
2. Click the RADIO BUTTON next to FORMULA FIELD. TYPE A LABEL for the formula field
into the LABEL BOX. In this example, ‘ABC Index’ was used.
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Figure 37. Label for Formula Field
3. Click OK. The Configure Formula Field box is shown.
4. Select an index type (i.e., Number only or Text only) in the following dialog.
Figure 38. Enter Custom Formula
Numeric data only and text data only are supported in formula field. Formula cannot
support both numeric and text data at the same time for one index.
If text is selected, then only the non-numeric data in result are allowed. For example,
IF(H#&gt;55, &quot;Very Bright&quot;, IF(H#&gt;41, &quot;Bright&quot;, IF(H#&gt;28, &quot;Intermediate&quot;, IF(H#&gt;10,
&quot;Tanned&quot;, IF(H#&gt;-30, &quot;Brown&quot;). The result for this equation will be strings like Very
Bright, Bright, Intermediate, Tanned, and Brown.
Figure 39.Measurements with Text Criteria
TYPE THE FORMULA. Place your CURSOR IN THE FORMULA BOX at the top of the
screen and type ‘= ‘(equals). Further information follows. A formula is a text string
defining how the value of the cell is to be calculated.
A cell is referenced in a formula by specifying the column letter and then the row
number. The columns are counted as A to Z from left to right of the spreadsheet. The
rows are numbered from 1 to n from the top of the spreadsheet down. For instance, the
top left cell of the spreadsheet is ‘A1.’ You may use the pound sign (#) instead of a
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as the cell containing the formula. For instance, in the example below, ‘C#’ indicates
that the same formula will apply to each cell of the column in which the formula was
entered, using the data from Column C’s cell in the same row. It is useful to specify
formulas in this manner if you want to assign formulas to entire rows or columns.
Note: The row or column letter or number for each parameter selected in the Color Data
Configuration was shown after that parameter in the Selected Items box.
Figure 40. Display of Custom Formula in the Field
The operators you may use in your formulas are:
+
^
*
/
&amp;
|
!
&gt;
&lt;
=
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Addition
Subtraction
Power operator
Multiplication
Division
Logical And
Logical Or
Negation
Greater than
Less than
Equality
Sum a range of cells.
Use parentheses as necessary to indicate the desired order of operations. The functions
you may use in your formulas include:
ABS(Coord)
Returns the absolute value of the cell.
ADD(a,b)
Adds the two elements.
ACOS(Coord)
Returns the arccosine of the value in the cell
ASIN(Coord)
Returns the arcsine of the value in the cell
ATAN(Coord)
Returns the arctangent of the value in the cell
AVERAGE(a:b)
Averages the range of cells
COS(Coord)
Returns the cosine of the value in the cell
EXP(X)
Returns raised to the power X
IF(a,b,c)
If a is true, cell is assigned b, else assigned c.
LOG10(Coord)
Returns the logarithm (base 10) of the value in the cell
LN(Coord)
Returns the natural logarithm of the value in the cell
MAX(a:b)
Returns the largest of the cell values
MEDIAN(a:b)
Returns the median of the cell values
MIN(a:b)
Returns the smallest of the cell values
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NEG(Coord)
Returns the negative of the value in the cell.
NOT(Coord)
Returns the logical NOT of the cell's value
PI
Pi (3.14159...)
POWER(B, P)
Returns base B raised to power P
RADIAN(Coord) Converts the value in the cell from degrees to radians
SIN(Coord)
Returns the sine of the value in the cell
SQRT(Coord)
Returns the square root of the value in the cell
SQUARE(Coord) Returns the square of the value in the cell
STDEV(a:b)
Returns the standard deviation of the range of cells
TAN(Coord)
Returns the tangent of the value in the cell.
Following are examples of valid formulas.
A1:A10
Sums the first column, rows 1 through 10.
3.1415*C6
Pi times the value in C6.
A#*G#
The cell in column A, this row, multiplied by the value of
the cell at Column G, same row.
(A1+B1)*C1
Adds the first two cells and multiplies the result by the
third.
IF(A1&gt;5, A1*2, A1*3) If the contents of A1 are greater than 5, then multiply A1
by 2, else multiply A1 by 3.
Remember that your formulas are based on cell location, NOT the value in the cell (i.e.,
your formula uses cell C1, regardless whether L, a, or b values are in it.) If you
reconfigure your display, you may need to adjust your formula.
Click SET FORMULA, then OK. Add FORMULA FIELDS to your DISPLAY as a TEXT FIELD, then click OK
from the Color Data Table Configuration screen. The formula will fill cells as indicated.
Figure 41. Color Data Table with Custom Fields
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PRINT PREVIEW: This command shows on-screen what the Color Data Table will look like
when printed.
Figure 42. Print Preview of Color Data Table
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PRINT THIS VIEW: This command prints the Color Data Table view in a fashion like that
shown below.
Figure 43. Printed View of Color Data Table (Truncated page)
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CHANGE VIEW: This command allows you to replace the current view with another type of
view (i.e., replace the 2D Color Plot with a Spectral Plot).
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DELETE VIEW: This command allows you to remove the current view from the job display.
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SPLIT VIEW VERTICALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and adds
a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed side by side.
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SPLIT VIEW HORIZONTALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and
adds a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed with one above the
other.
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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RESTORE VIEW: This command restores the screen to its previous configuration after one
view has been maximized.
2D Color Plot
The 2D color plot displays a two-dimensional representation of color space with the standard as the
center point of the plot and the samples plotted on the graph. In the example below, the a* of the
L*a*b* scale is plotted on the x axis and the b* of L*a*b* is plotted on the y axis. Just to the right of this
square portion of the plot is a thermometer graph that plots L*. The samples in the job are shown on
the plot relative to the standard and each other. If tolerances have been set, the tolerance limits will be
shown as a red box (for rectangular tolerances), ellipse (for elliptical tolerances), or pie segment (for
polar tolerances) around the standard position. Placing the mouse over a point causes the sample ID, its
pass or fail status, and its color values to be displayed.
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Figure 44. 2D Color Plot
CLICK on this view to make it active. While this view is active, the following options are available by
clicking the right mouse button:
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SHOW BACKGROUND: This item, when checked, causes the colored background to be
shown on the 2D Color Plot. When unchecked, the background is white.
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SHOW LEGEND: This item, when checked, causes the legend (the list of which samples are
currently displayed) to be shown to the left of the 2D Color Plot. When unchecked, the
legend is not shown.
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CONFIGURE: This command allows you to set various preferences pertaining to the 2D
Color Plot view.
Figure 45. 2D Color Plot Configuration
Make your selections for each parameter, including the illuminant, observer, and color scale
for display and the whether the hue circle and chroma line should be displayed.
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printed.
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Figure 46. Print Preview of 2D Color Plot
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in the next figure.
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Figure 47. Printed Output of 2D Color Plot
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CHANGE VIEW: This command allows you to replace the current view with another type of
view (i.e., replace the 2D Color Plot with a Spectral Plot).
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DELETE VIEW: This command allows you to remove the current view from the job display.
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SPLIT VIEW VERTICALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and adds
a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed side by side.
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SPLIT VIEW HORIZONTALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and
adds a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed with one above the
other.
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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view has been maximized.
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3D Color Plot
The 3D color plot displays a three-dimensional representation of color space with the standard as the
center point of the plot and the samples plotted on the graph. As shown in Figure 46, L*, a*, and b* are
shown on the axes as labeled. The samples in the job are shown on the plot relative to the standard and
each other. If tolerances have been set, the tolerance limits will be shown as a magenta box (for
rectangular tolerances), ellipsoid (for elliptical tolerances), or ‘pie segment’ (for polar tolerances) around
the standard position.
Figure 48. 3D Color Plot
CLICK on this view to make it active. While this view is active, the following options are available by
clicking the right mouse button:
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CONFIGURE: This command allows you to set various preferences pertaining to the 3D
Color Plot view.
Figure 49. 3D Color Plot Configuration
Make your selections for each parameter, including the illuminant, observer, and color scale
for display and whether you wish to display a flat representation of two fixed axes. You may
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further away from you are smaller than those that are closer) or an orthographic one (where
all data points appear at the same scale), opt to turn on rotate mode, in which you may click
on the plot and drag it to rotate it, and increase or decrease the opacity of the tolerance
indicator.
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PRINT PREVIEW: This command shows on-screen what the 3D Color Plot will look like when
printed as shown in the next figure.
Figure 50. Print Preview of 3D Color Plot
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PRINT THIS VIEW: This command prints the 3D Color Plot view in a fashion like that shown
in the next figure.
Figure 51. Printer Output of 3D Color Plot
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CHANGE VIEW: This command allows you to replace the current view with another type of
view (i.e., replace the 3D Color Plot with a Spectral Plot).
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DELETE VIEW: This command allows you to remove the current view from the job display.
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SPLIT VIEW VERTICALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and adds
a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed side by side.
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SPLIT VIEW HORIZONTALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and
adds a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed with one above the
other.
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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RESTORE VIEW: This command restores the screen to its previous configuration after one
view has been maximized.
Color Render
The Color Render view shows an accurate color rendering of items highlighted in the Job Tree view. This
makes it easy to visually compare standards and samples even when the physical standards and samples
are no longer available. By placing the mouse cursor over an area of the Color Render view, you may
display a flag indicating the name of the item displayed and the illuminant/observer combination shown.
Figure 52. Color Rendering Plot
The following options are available by clicking the right mouse button within the boundaries of the view:
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Figure 53. Color Rendering Configuration
Choose one, two, or three illuminant/observer combinations to render. If more than one
combination is chosen, they are displayed side by side on the rendering display.
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PRINT PREVIEW: This command shows you on-screen what the view will look like when
printed as shown in the next figure.
Figure 54. Color Rendering Print Preview
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PRINT THIS VIEW: This command prints the Color Render view in a fashion like that shown
in the next figure.
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Figure 55. Color Rendering Printer Output
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CHANGE VIEW: This command allows you to replace the current view with another type of
view (i.e., replace the 2D Color Plot with a Spectral Plot).
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DELETE VIEW: This command allows you to remove the current view from the job display.
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SPLIT VIEW VERTICALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and adds
a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed side by side.
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SPLIT VIEW HORIZONTALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and
adds a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed with one above the
other.
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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RESTORE VIEW: This command restores the screen to its previous configuration after one
view has been maximized.
EZ View
The EZ View is a simple, eye-catching display of a limited amount of color data: up to four fields of color
scale, difference, and/or index data, as well as pass/fail status if tolerances have been defined for the
standard.
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Figure 56. Easy View Screen
Click on this view to make it active. While this view is active, the following options are available by
clicking the right mouse button:
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CONFIGURE: This command allows you to set various preferences pertaining to the EZ
View.
Figure 57. EZ View Configuration
Make one selection in the Illuminant/Observers box and then select either one color scale
and one difference or index or a total of four differences and indices. The red number next
to each parameter indicates how many more selections you have available.
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PRINT PREVIEW: This command shows you on-screen what the view will look like when
printed. The preview is shown in the next figure.
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Figure 58. EZ View Print Preview
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PRINT THIS VIEW: This command prints the EZ View in a fashion like that shown in the next
figure.
Figure 59. EZ View Printer Output
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view (i.e., replace the 2D Color Plot with a Spectral Plot).
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DELETE VIEW: This command allows you to remove the current view from the job display.
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SPLIT VIEW VERTICALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and adds
a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed side by side.
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SPLIT VIEW HORIZONTALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and
adds a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed with one above the
other.
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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RESTORE VIEW: This command restores the screen to its previous configuration after one
view has been maximized.
Memo View
The Memo View is a blank view in which text, such as comments on the measurement method, may be
entered using the keyboard and then stored in the job. An example of this view is shown below (Figure
58).
Figure 60. Memo View
CLICK anywhere in the white portion of the view and begin typing to enter your memo. Text does not
wrap, so you will want to use the ENTER key at the end of each line to proceed to the next line. While
this view is active, the following options are available by clicking the right mouse button:
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CUT: Before using the CUT command, use the mouse to HIGHLIGHT THE TEXT you wish to
remove from the Memo View. Then select CUT to permanently remove it from the view. If
you wish, you may paste the text elsewhere, such as in a word processing program.
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COPY: Before using the COPY command, use the mouse to HIGHLIGHT THE TEXT you wish
to copy to the Windows clipboard. Then select COPY to copy it. If you wish, you may paste
the text elsewhere, such as in a word processing program.
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PASTE: Before you may use the PASTE command, you must have copied text to the
Windows clipboard from another job or another program. Then, select PASTE to paste it
into the Memo View.
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SELECT ALL: This command allows you to highlight (select) all the text currently in the
Memo View, such as selecting a font or copying.
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DELETE: Before using the DELETE command, use the mouse to HIGHLIGHT THE TEXT you
wish to remove from the Memo View. Then select DELETE to permanently remove it from
the view.
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FONT: Before using the FONT command, use the mouse to HIGHLIGHT THE TEXT for which
you wish to modify the font. Then select FONT to obtain the following screen on which you
may select the TEXT FONT, SIZE, and COLOR for the highlighted text.
Figure 61. Memo View Configuration
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PRINT PREVIEW: This command shows you on-screen what the view will look like when
printed.
Figure 62. Memo View Print Preview
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Figure 63. Memo View Printer Output
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CHANGE VIEW: This command allows you to replace the current view with another type of
view (i.e., replace the 2D Color Plot with a Spectral Plot).
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DELETE VIEW: This command allows you to remove the current view from the job display.
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SPLIT VIEW VERTICALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and adds
a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed side by side.
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SPLIT VIEW HORIZONTALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and
adds a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed with one above the
other.
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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RESTORE VIEW: This command restores the screen to its previous configuration after one
view has been maximized.
Spectral Data Table
The Spectral Data Table displays percent reflectance, percent transmittance, K/S, or absorbance values
for each selected measurement at the wavelengths being measured. When reflectance, transmittance,
or absorbance is being displayed, the cell representing the wavelength of minimum reflectance or
transmittance (maximum absorbance) for each measurement is shaded pink. An example of this view is
shown in the next figure.
Figure 64. Spectral Data View
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CLICK on this view to make it active. While this view is active, the following options are available by
clicking the right mouse button:
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COPY TO CLIPBOARD: Before you initiate this command, you must HIGHLIGHT one or more
of the samples and standards shown in the spreadsheet. When COPY TO CLIPBOARD is
then selected, the highlighted data is then copied to the Windows Clipboard. If desired, the
copied data may then be pasted into another application (such as Microsoft Excel) using its
Paste command.
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CONFIGURE: This command allows you to set various preferences pertaining to the Spectral
Data Table view.
Figure 65. Spectral Data Configuration
Make your selections for each parameter, including the wavelength range and precision and
whether you wish to view absolute or difference spectral data. (Difference is available only
when the Spectral Data Type is Reflectance/Transmittance.) When Auto Size Cells is
checked, the spreadsheet cells will be automatically sized based on the data contained in
them.
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PRINT PREVIEW: This command shows you on-screen what the view will look like when
printed.
Figure 66. Spectral Data Print Preview
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PRINT THIS VIEW: This command prints the Spectral Data Table in a similar fashion to that
shown below.
Figure 67. Spectral Data Printer Output
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CHANGE VIEW: This command allows you to replace the current view with another type of
view (i.e., replace the 2D Color Plot with a Spectral Plot).
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DELETE VIEW: This command allows you to remove the current view from the job display.
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SPLIT VIEW VERTICALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and adds
a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed side by side.
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SPLIT VIEW HORIZONTALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and
adds a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed with one above the
other.
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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RESTORE VIEW: This command restores the screen to its previous configuration after one
view has been maximized.
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Spectral Plot
The Spectral Plot shows a plot of WAVELENGTH versus REFLECTANCE, TRANSMITTANCE, K/S, or
ABSORBANCE for the entire scanning range of the spectrophotometer. The minimum and maximum
values and their corresponding wavelengths are shown to the left of the plot.
Figure 68. Spectral Plot View
Click on this view to make it active. While this view is active, the following options are available by
clicking the right mouse button:
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SHOW BACKGROUND: This item, when checked, causes the colored background to be
shown on the Spectral Plot. When unchecked, the background is white.
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SHOW LEGEND: This item, when checked, causes the legend (the list of which samples are
currently displayed) to be shown to the left of the Spectral Plot. When unchecked, the
legend is not shown.
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CONFIGURE: This command allows you to set various preferences pertaining to the Spectral
Plot view. Make your selections for each parameter, including the wavelength and percent
ranges.
Figure 69. Spectral Plot Configuration
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Figure 70. Spectral Plot Print Preview
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PRINT THIS VIEW: This command prints the Spectral Plot view in a similar fashion to that
shown below.
Figure 71. Spectral Plot Printer Output
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CHANGE VIEW: This command allows you to replace the current view with another type of
view (i.e., replace the 2D Color Plot with a Spectral Plot).
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DELETE VIEW: This command allows you to remove the current view from the job display.
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SPLIT VIEW VERTICALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and adds
a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed side by side.
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SPLIT VIEW HORIZONTALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and
adds a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed with one above the
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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RESTORE VIEW: This command restores the screen to its previous configuration after one
view has been maximized.
Trend Plot
The trend plot displays the trend of the data for each sample relative to the current standard. An
example is shown in the next figure.
Figure 72. Trend Plot View – Line and Point
In this example, ‘Standard 1’ is the name of the standard. Four separate graphs are shown, each with
three samples displayed. The top graph shows the change in lightness/darkness, or L*. The standard is
plotted as the center line of this graph. Samples that are lighter than the standard are shown above this
line in white, and samples that are darker are shown below the line in black. The L* value can be
estimated based on the scale given to the left of the graph.
Similarly, the second graph shows the change in redness/greenness, or a*. Samples in red above the
standard line are redder than the standard and samples in green below the standard line are greener.
Yellowness/blueness (b*) is shown on the third graph. dE* is shown at the bottom.
CLICK on this view to make it active. While this view is active, the following options are available by
clicking the right mouse button:
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Figure 73. Trend Plot Configuration
Make your selections for each parameter, including the COLOR SCALE, FOURTH TRACE, and
ILLUMINANT/OBSERVER combination. A line and point display is shown in the example at
the beginning of this section. A column display graphs each data point as a rectangle above
or below the standard line.
Note: When Statistics are displayed in the Trend Plot, they are calculated based
on the values of all the samples shown. The standard values are not included.
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LIMITS: This command allows you to set parameters regarding the scale and limits of the
trend plot.
Figure 74. Trend Plot Limits
Make your selections for each parameter. The range for each trace is the number of trace
units that will be displayed around the standard for the trace. The control limit and warning
limit are percentages of the tolerance for the trace or the number of standard deviations
from the sample average where indicator lines will be shown (red for the control limit and
purple for the warning limit).
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Figure 75. Trend Plot Print Preview
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PRINT THIS VIEW: This command prints the Trend Plot view in a fashion like that shown in
the next figure.
Figure 76. Trend Plot Printout
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DELETE VIEW: This command allows you to remove the current view from the job display.
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SPLIT VIEW VERTICALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and adds
a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed side by side.
•
SPLIT VIEW HORIZONTALLY AND ADD: This command splits the current view into two and
adds a new view so that the old view and the new view are displayed with one above the
other.
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MAXIMIZE THIS VIEW: This command causes the currently-selected view to be enlarged to
the full size of the job.
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RESTORE VIEW: This command restores the screen to its previous configuration after one
view has been maximized.
Database
The database is a permanent repository of all spectral data and ID information for standards and
samples that have been specifically saved to the database. When tolerances are assigned to standards,
the tolerances can also be saved to the database with the standard. Data that has been saved to the
database may be recalled in any job, but data that has been saved into a job has not necessarily been
saved to the database. Use of the database is not required. Measurements may be permanently stored
only in jobs if desired. The database is in a Microsoft Access (.MDB) or SQL Server format. See the File
Menu chapter for information on saving data to the database and recalling data from the database and
the Options Menu chapter for information on configuring the database type and location. Once the
database is configured, its name is displayed on the EasyMatch QC title bar after the job name.
Figure 77. Database Title
Note: It is recommended that you back up your database, job, and template files periodically,
particularly prior to upgrading or other major changes to your system computer.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Function keys have been assigned to some frequently used items and can be used to speed operation.
New Job
Ctrl + N
Open Job
Ctrl + O
Recall Measurement from Database
Ctrl + R
Save Job
Ctrl + S
Save Job As
Ctrl + A
Save Job Template
Ctrl + J
Apply Template to Job
Ctrl + T
Save Measurement to Database
Ctrl + M
Print Job
Ctrl + P
Cut
Ctrl + X
Copy
Ctrl + C
Paste
Ctrl + V
Return to English
Ctrl + E
Delete
Del
Read Standard
F2
Read Sample
F3
Standardize
F4
Read Series
F5
Help Topics
F1
Figure 78. Keyboard Shortcuts
In addition, the EasyMatch QC menus may be opened using ALT + the first letter of the menu name and then the
desired menu command may be selected by typing the underlined letter in the name of the command. These
shortcuts are outlined below.
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Open File Menu
Alt + F
Open Edit Menu
Alt + E
Open View Menu
Alt + V
Open Measurements Menu
Alt + M
Open Options Menu
Alt + O
Open Sensor Menu
Alt + S
Open Window Menu
Alt + W
Open Help Menu
Alt + H
Figure 79. Open Commands
Commands from an Open File Menu:
New Job
N
Open Job
O
Open Job Template
T
Recall Measurement from Database
R
Delete Measurement from Database
D
Close Job
C
Save Job
S
Save Job As
A
Save Job Template
J
Save Job Template As
B
Save Measurement to Database
M
eSignature
E
Print Job Setup
N
Print Job Preview
V
Print Job
P
Printer Setup
U
Time Synchronization
Y
Database/Backup Database
B
Log Off
L
Open This Job
1-4
Exit
X
Figure 80. Command from Open File Menu
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Commands from an Open Edit Menu:
Cut
T
Copy
C
Paste
P
Delete
D
Figure 81. Open Edit Menu
Commands from an Open View Menu:
Toolbar
T
Status Bar
S
Job Tree
J
Audit Log
L
Figure 82.Open View Menu
Commands from an Open Measurements Menu:
Read Standard
S
Read Sample
R
Average
A
Timed Read
T
Average Selected to Measurement U
Average Selected to Standard
N
Average Selected to New Standard W
Figure 83. Open Measurements
Commands from an Open Options Menu:
Naming Conventions
N
Average Method
A
Read Method
R
Configure Timed Read
G
Default Tolerances
T
Adjust Scale Factors
L
Application Preferences
P
Customize Toolbar
Z
Figure 84. Open Options
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Commands from an Open Sensor Menu:
Install/Configure
C
Standardize
S
Set Modes
M
Import Logged Reads
L
Configure Setups
P
Configure Multi Mode
C
Figure 85. Open Sensor
Commands from an Open Window Menu:
New Window
N
Cascade
C
Tile
T
Bring this Job to the Front
1-4
Figure 86. Open Window
Commands from an Open Help Menu:
Help Topics
H
About
A
Figure 87. Open Help
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The File Menu
From the FILE MENU, you can open, save, and close jobs, as well as access the DATABASE, CONTROL THE
PRINTER, E-MAIL JOBS, and EXIT EasyMatch QC. The functions available through the FILE MENU are described in
the remainder of this chapter.
File &gt; New Job
The FILE &gt; NEW JOB command opens a new job based on the default template. This new job is presented on a
new, untitled tab. The keyboard shortcut for this command is CTRL + N.
File &gt; Default Job
FILE &gt; DEFAULT JOB permits the user to define a default template and save it to the system.
File &gt; Open Job
The FILE &gt; OPEN JOB command allows you to open a pre-existing job that has been saved to your computer. The
keyboard shortcut for this command is CTRL + O.
Figure 88. Open Job Menu
When the Select Job File dialog box appears, locate the job you wish to open from any drive or folder accessible
by your computer. Highlight the job name and then click OPEN. The job is opened into EasyMatch QC.
File &gt; Open Job Template
The FILE &gt; OPEN JOB TEMPLATE command allows you to select a template to open and modify or use as the
basis of a new job.
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Figure 89. Job Template: Open
When the Open dialog box appears, LOCATE THE TEMPLATE you wish to open from any drive or folder
accessible by your computer. HIGHLIGHT the template name and then click OPEN. The template is opened into
EasyMatch QC.
File &gt; Recall Measurement from Database
When you choose FILE &gt; RECALL MEASUREMENT FROM DATABASE, a window appears where you must first
choose whether you wish to RECALL, AUTO DB SEARCH, RECALL FROM COMMON DB.
Recall
RECALL A STANDARD, SAMPLE, or SERIES by choosing the appropriate radio button at the top right of
the screen. On the left, you can ENTER THE ID, PRODUCT ID, AND/OR EXTRA ID FOR THE
MEASUREMENT(S) to be recalled. You can also use (* and ?) wildcards to recall measurements. For
example, to recall all measurements that start with ‘T’ you would enter ‘T*’ for the ID.
Figure 90. Recall Measurement
You can add information concerning the sensor, date and time, or other data parameters to your query.
SELECT THE SENSOR TYPE and make sure that there is at least one standard or sample in the job. CLICK
SEARCH if you wish to recall items based on their color difference from a standard or sample that is
contained in the current job. The following screen appears.
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Figure 91. Recall Measurement based on dE
Choose whether you wish to search based on differences from a standard or sample and then highlight
the standard or sample for comparison in the white box. Then click OK. The Search Criteria screen
appears.
Figure 92. Search Criteria for dE
Select the COLOR DIFFERENCE PARAMETER, ILLUMINANT, and OBSERVER you wish to use for the
comparison and then ENTER THE MAXIMUM COLOR DIFFERENCE value from the selected sample or
standard you wish to see. In the example shown in Figure 91, all standards within 2.00 dE* units using
D65/10&deg; from Sample 1 will be recalled. Click OK.
You can save a set of search parameters as a query available for future use by typing in a QUERY ID and
clicking SAVE. Later, select the QUERY ID from the drop-down box and click GET TO RECALL THE QUERY.
After you have entered your selection parameters or recalled a query, click OK to display a list of the
items in the database that match your recall parameters. You may sort this list, if you like, by clicking on
the column header for the parameter by which you want to sort.
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Figure 93. Search Results
SELECT (CHECK) THE ITEMS you wish to recall into the current job and click OK. They will be recalled and
placed in the job.
The keyboard shortcut for the RECALL MEASUREMENT FROM DATABASE command is CTRL + R.
Auto DB Search
Once the parameters are selected under recall, they can be saved as a query for Auto DB
search.
Figure 94. Search Using Query
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Figure 95. List of Queries
Recall from Common DB
This function is available only when Convergence CMR is enabled in EasyMatch QC.
Convergence is an optional feature in EZMQC and Essentials. It allows users to save each measurement
data from Essentials-based instruments into SQL database automatically through Essentials or
EasyMatch QC, which could help users to organize data. Data in SQL database is more secured compared
to be saved locally in instruments. Users could get the color data of all measurements through SQL
database directly (No need to setup auto export). Users could take measurements through Essentials,
recall these measurements in EZMQC from SQL database and then analysis data in
EZMQC. Measurements will be showed in both Essentials and EZMQC simultaneously if both software is
active.
Convergence is available for Vista Essentials Rev 1.10 and above, Agera Essentials Rev 1.07 and above,
and EZMQC 4.98 and above. Please note that Convergence is only working in English for Vista/Agera
Essentials currently.
For more details on this option, please refer to the Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC and Agera
or Vista.
File &gt; Delete Measurement from Database
When you choose FILE &gt; DELETE MEASUREMENT FROM DATABASE, a window appears where you must first
choose whether you wish to DELETE A STANDARD, SAMPLE, or SERIES by choosing the appropriate radio button
at the top right of the screen. On the left, you can ENTER THE ID, PRODUCT ID, AND/OR EXTRA ID FOR THE
MEASUREMENT(S) to be deleted. You can also use (* and ?) wildcards to recall measurements. For example, to
delete all measurements that start with ‘T’ you would enter ‘T*’ for the ID.
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Figure 96. Delete from Database
Click MORE if you wish to add information concerning the sensor, date and time, or other data parameters to
your query.
Figure 97. Criteria for Deletion
Click SEARCH if you wish to delete items based on their color difference from a standard or sample that is
contained in the current job. The following screen appears.
Figure 98. Delete based on dE
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Choose whether you wish to search based on differences from a standard or sample and then highlight the
standard or sample for comparison in the white box. Then click OK. The Search Criteria screen appears.
Figure 99. Search Criteria for Deletion
SELECT the COLOR DIFFERENCE PARAMETER, ILLUMINANT, and OBSERVER you wish to use for the comparison
and then ENTER THE MAXIMUM COLOR DIFFERENCE VALUE from the selected sample or standard you wish to
see. In the example shown above, all standards within 2.00 dE units using D65/10&deg; from Sample 1 will be
deleted. Click OK.
You can SAVE A SET OF SEARCH PARAMETERS AS A QUERY available for future use by typing in a QUERY ID and
clicking SAVE. Later, select the Query ID from the drop-down box and click GET to recall the query.
After you have entered your selection parameters or recalled a query, click OK to display a list of the items in the
database that match your delete parameters. You may sort this list by licking on the column header for the
parameter to sort.
Figure 100. Search Results for Deletion
Select (check) the items you wish to DELETE FROM THE DATABASE and click OK. They will be deleted from the
database
File &gt; Close Job
The FILE &gt; CLOSE JOB command saves the current job using its pre-established name and then closes the job. If
the job is untitled, it prompts for a job name and then saves the job using its new name before closing the job.
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File &gt; Save Job
The FILE &gt; SAVE JOB command saves the current job, including its measurements and screen configuration. If
the job has been saved previously, it will automatically be saved under the same name. Otherwise, you will be
prompted to enter a name. The keyboard shortcut for this command is Ctrl + S.
File &gt; Save Job As
The FILE &gt; SAVE JOB AS command allows you to save the current job under a new name or to name a previously
untitled job. The complete job, including its measurements and screen configuration, is saved. The keyboard
shortcut for this command is CTRL + A.
Figure 101. File Save As
When the SAVE JOB FILE AS dialog box appears, locate the drive and folder where you wish to save the job (any
that are accessible by your computer). Type the desired job name into the File name box and then click SAVE.
(Long file names and spaces are acceptable.) The job is saved.
File &gt; Save Job Template
The FILE &gt; SAVE JOB TEMPLATE command saves the screen configuration of the current job as a template. If the
template has been saved previously, it will automatically be saved under the same name. Otherwise, you will be
prompted to enter a name. The keyboard shortcut for this command is CTRL + J.
File &gt; Save Job Template As
The FILE &gt; SAVE JOB TEMPLATE AS command allows you to save the job template currently in use under a new
name.
Figure 102. Job Save As
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When the SAVE AS dialog box appears, locate the drive and folder where you wish to save the template (any
that are accessible by your computer). Type the desired template name into the File name box and then click
SAVE. (Long file names and spaces are acceptable.) The template is saved using the new name.
File &gt; Apply Template to Job
The FILE &gt; APPLY TEMPLATE TO JOB command allows you to apply a template to an existing job and have the
configuration of that job change accordingly. The keyboard shortcut for this command is CTRL + T.
File &gt; Save Measurement to Database
The FILE &gt; SAVE MEASUREMENT TO DATABASE command saves any standards and samples currently selected
(highlighted) in the Job Tree to the database. Once the measurement(s) are saved, the following message is
shown. The keyboard shortcut for this command is CTRL + M.
Figure 103. Measurements Saved
File &gt; e-Signature (-ER Version Only)
The FILE &gt; e-SIGNATURE command allows you to apply an electronic signature to the job. The following screen
appears:
Figure 104. eSignature
Enter your EasyMatch QC USER NAME and PASSWORD, and type in the meaning of the signature or choose the
meaning of the signature (creation, review, approval, etc.) from the drop-down box in the Comments box. These
choices were configured by your System Administrator using the CFR Facile Admin tool (see the Validation and
Compliance Notebook for more information). Click SIGN. After a moment, the signature is permanently applied
to the job and can be viewed and printed by selecting VIEW &gt; AUDIT LOG.
File &gt; Configure Company Logo
The FILE &gt; CONFIGURE COMPANY LOGO command allows you add a bitmap (.BMP) company logo or other
graphic to printouts created using the FILE &gt; PRINT JOB SETUP command. The following screen appears:
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Figure 105. Company Logo Configuration
Click the BROWSE (...) button to find the file name and location for the logo file. The file can then be previewed
on the Configure Company Logo screen.
Figure 106. Select Company Logo
Click OK. This logo will now be available as an item available for printing in print jobs.
File &gt; Header/Footer Setup
The FILE &gt; HEADER/FOOTER SETUP command allows you to configure the headers and footers that will be
applied to all printouts in this job.
Figure 107. Report Header &amp; Footer
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You may type any information into the Header Information and Footer Information boxes that you wish to have
displayed on every page of your printouts. Type any of the codes listed at the bottom of the screen to have that
information automatically inserted. For example, type ‘%t’ to have the time of printing shown on the printout.
File &gt; Print Job Setup
The FILE &gt; PRINT JOB SETUP command allows you to lay out a report that will be printed when you select FILE &gt;
PRINT JOB or click the PRINT button on the default toolbar. All data views currently in your job except the Job
Tree may be printed as part of your report. When you print the report, data for all the samples and standards
currently selected in your Job Tree for display in the other views will be printed.
When PRINT JOB SETUP is selected, the Print Job Setup screen is obtained. The printer and paper size as
designated for your Windows default printer will be shown at the top of the screen and all data views in the
current job are shown under Available Items. The header and footer configured in HEADER/FOOTER SETUP and
company logo configured in CONFIGURE COMPANY LOGO (discussed earlier in this chapter) may also be placed
in the report.
Figure 108. Print Job Setup
To add an item to your report, highlight it in the AVAILABLE ITEMS list on the right side of the display by clicking
on its name and then click the &lt;&lt;ADD button. The item is moved to the Selected Items box and is assigned a
representative color. You may remove an item added in error by highlighting it in the Selected Items list and
using the REMOVE&gt;&gt; button.
To configure the size and location of an item on the page, highlight it in the SELECTED ITEMS LIST on the left side
of the screen. Then CLICK the mouse on the page representation in the middle of the screen where you wish to
locate one of the corners of the view. HOLD THE MOUSE BUTTON AND DRAG TO THE LOCATION of the opposite
corner. Then release the mouse button. The colored box indicates the location and size of that data view. It may
be altered at any time using the same procedure.
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Figure 109. Selected Views to Print
You may click the ADD PAGE button to add a new page to your report and scroll through the pages of your
report using the PREV PAGE and NEXT PAGE buttons.
When a Spectral Data Table has been added to the Selected Items box and is highlighted, a CONFIGURE button
appears next to the REMOVE&gt;&gt; button. When the CONFIGURE button is clicked, the Configure Spectral Data
screen appears on which you can alter the WAVELENGTH RANGE and INTERVAL that will be shown in this part
of the screen. You may include multiple Spectral Data Tables with different wavelength ranges if you wish to fit
all the data in the print job.
Figure 110. Printing Spectral Data Table
File &gt; Print Job Preview
The FILE &gt; PRINT JOB PREVIEW command allows you to view your configured print job on-screen as it will
appear when printed. If you select this command without having configured the print out using the PRINT JOB
SETUP command, you will be prompted to do so.
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Figure 111. Print Job Preview
File &gt; Print Job
The FILE &gt; PRINT JOB command initiates printing of the print job that was configured using the PRINT OUT
SETUP command. The job is printed to the Windows default printer. The keyboard shortcut for this command is
CTRL + P. If you select this command without having configured the print out using the PRINT OUT SETUP
command, you will be prompted to do so.
File &gt; Printer Setup
The FILE &gt; PRINTER SETUP command causes the Windows Print Setup dialog box to be displayed so you can
configure your printer parameters without printing anything. Click OK when your configuration is complete. The
configuration indicated here is used for all printing in EasyMatch QC, regardless of job.
Figure 112. Printer Setup
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File &gt; Page Setup
The File &gt; Page Setup command opens the Page Setup window in which you can set the margins you wish to
leave on each page when printing the print job configured using the PRINT JOB SETUP command described
earlier in this chapter. Click OK when your configuration is complete.
Figure 113. Printer Margins
File &gt; Import QTX Format
The FILE &gt; IMPORT QTX FORMAT command opens the Windows Open box that allows you to choose an existing
QTX file for import into the current EasyMatch QC job. Once you click OPEN, the data records in the QTX file will
be added to the current job.
Figure 114. Import File into Current Job
Note: A sensor of the same type (i.e., UltraScan PRO) as the one used in making the
measurements contained in the QTX file must be the current active sensor in EasyMatch QC for
the QTX file to import.
File &gt; Export
The FILE &gt; EXPORT command allows you to export job data to either the QTX format . A submenu appears from
which you can make this selection.
QTX Format
Select QTX FORMAT to export the data in the job to a QTX color communication file that, when
opened in Windows Notepad, resembles the following:
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Figure 115. QTX Format
File &gt; Email
The FILE &gt; EMAIL command, and then the choice of JOB or TEMPLATE from the submenu that appears opens a
new e-mail message and attaches the current job or template to that message. This command appears in the
FILE menu only if an e-mail program is installed and available on your computer. The picture below uses
Microsoft Outlook 98. Compose and send your e-mail as you normally would be using your e-mail program.
Figure 116. Email Command
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Note: If Job is chosen from the submenu, the job is e-mailed with its screen configuration
(template) intact. If Template is chosen, only the template is e-mailed.
File &gt; Time Synchronization (-ER Version Only)
The FILE &gt; TIME SYNCHRONIZATION command causes your client computer’s clock to be synchronized with the
server computer. Your system administrator should check the time and date on the server periodically to ensure
that it is correct.
File &gt; Database
The FILE &gt; DATABASE command allows you to manually back up your Access database file, import data stored in
a Universal Software or EasyMatch Textiles database into EasyMatch QC, or create a new Access database. A
submenu appears containing these four choices.
Backup Database
Select BACKUP DATABASE to save a second copy of your EasyMatch QC Access database file to a
location other than the one where it is currently stored. The following screen appears.
Figure 117. Database Backup
Browse for the location where you wish the backup copy of the database to be stored and then click
SAVE. The file will be copied to this location.
Universal Database Import
Select UNIVERSAL DATABASE IMPORT to import measurements from a Universal Software database.
Universal Software must be installed on this computer to complete the import, as the Universal
installation provides necessary information to the import tool.
Figure 118. Database Import
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The import tool automatically looks for a database in the C:\Universe\DB folder on your hard drive. If
this is the database you wish to import, you need not use the SET UNIVERSAL SW FOLDER or SET
DATABASE FOLDER buttons. If, on the other hand, your Universal Software was installed into a folder
other than C:\Universe, click the SET UNIVERSAL SW FOLDER button and select the folder where
Universal Software was installed. If the Universal database you wish to import is in a folder other than
C:\Universe\DB, click the SET DATABASE FOLDER button and select the folder where the database is
located. When both folders have been indicated correctly, the sensor(s) with which the database
measurements were made will be shown in the upper right corner of the screen and a list of samples
and standards stored in the database will be shown below.
To examine the details (date and time of reading, plus spectral data) of any sample or standard,
highlight it and click the SHOW DETAILS button.
Figure 119. Import Measurement
Select all the records you wish to import into EasyMatch QC using the CTRL key plus clicking on each
individual record, by holding the SHIFT key and clicking on the first and then the last record desired, or
by clicking the SELECT All button. Then click IMPORT DATABASE. You will be given the choice to place
the records in your EasyMatch QC database, in your current job, or in a new job. When you click OK, the
records will be imported to the location you chose.
Figure 120. Import Dialog Box
Figure 121. Import Completed
Create New Database
Select CREATE New Database to create a new, empty Access database with the name and location
desired. This new database will not be used for storing measurements until you select it using OPTIONS
&gt; SYSTEM CONFIGURATION &gt; DATA STORAGE.
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Figure 122. Save New Database
Import Textiles Database
Select IMPORT TEXTILES DATABASE to import measurements from an EasyMatch Textiles database. The
following screen appears first.
Note: Select Textiles Database must be checked with a Textiles Database Path set in Options
&gt;System Configuration &gt; Data Storage before the File &gt; Import Textiles Database command
will be available.
Figure 123. Import Database
Indicate whether you wish to import the standards that are in the database or the samples, then click
OK.
Figure 124. Results of Searching a Database
The samples or standards available in the EasyMatch Textiles database are listed and you may select the
ones you wish to import. Then click OK.
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Figure 125. Import File to . . .
Indicate whether you wish to import the EasyMatch Textiles measurements into the current EasyMatch
QC job or the EasyMatch QC database. Then click OK. The measurements will be imported as you
instructed.
If you imported sample(s) to a job, you will be asked to link the sample(s) to a standard before they are
inserted into the job.
File &gt; Log Off
The FILE &gt; LOG OFF command logs the current user out of EasyMatch QC and returns to the EasyMatch QC
splash screen so that the next user may log on. If the current job has not yet been saved, you will be prompted
to save it before log off occurs.
Figure 126. Log Off for User
Note: This command is available only if Login Required is checked on the Startup Defaults tab
available by choosing Options &gt; Application Preferences.
File &gt; Most Recently Opened Jobs
The most recently opened jobs area of the FILE MENU lists the four most recently opened jobs. You may select
the name of any of these jobs to open it quickly and easily.
File &gt; Exit
The FILE &gt; EXIT command allows you exit EasyMatch QC. If the current job has not yet been saved, you will be
prompted to save it before exit occurs.
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The Edit Menu
From the EDIT MENU, you can cut or copy the samples and standards highlighted in the Job Tree to the
Windows clipboard for use in another job. Likewise, you can paste measurements from another job into this
one. You may also delete measurements. The functions available through this menu are described in the
remainder of this chapter.
Edit &gt; Cut
The EDIT &gt; CUT command allows the measurement(s) highlighted in the Job Tree to be removed and placed on
the Windows clipboard. The measurements can then be pasted into another job. The keyboard shortcut for this
command is CTRL + X.
Note: If you cut measurement(s) and then don’t paste them elsewhere,
they will be permanently deleted.
Edit &gt; Copy
The EDIT &gt; COPY command allows the measurement(s) highlighted in the Job Tree to be copied to the Windows
clipboard. The measurement(s) can then be pasted into another job. The keyboard shortcut for this command is
CTRL + C.
Items may also be dragged and dropped from one job to another to copy and then paste them.
Edit &gt; Paste
The EDIT &gt; PASTE command allows you to paste measurement(s) from one job into another. Before you select
PASTE, select the job in which you would like the measurement to be placed and click in the Job Tree (in a blank
area if you cut or copied a standard or on the desired ‘Samples’ branch header for a sample). Then, when you
select PASTE, the measurement(s) from the clipboard are placed in that job. The keyboard shortcut for this
command is CTRL + V. Items may also be dragged and dropped from one job to another to copy and then paste
them.
Edit &gt; Delete
The EDIT &gt; DELETE command deletes the measurement(s) that are highlighted in the Job Tree from the current
job. You are prompted to confirm that you wish to delete.
Figure 127. Confirming Deletion
The keyboard shortcut for this command is DEL.
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The View Menu
The VIEW menu allows you to turn on or off display of the toolbar, status bar, and Job Tree on your EasyMatch
QC screen. The functions available through this menu are described in the remainder of this chapter.
View &gt; Toolbar
The VIEW &gt; TOOLBAR command allows you to choose whether to display the toolbar beneath the menu bar at
the top of your EasyMatch QC screen. When a check appears next to TOOLBAR, the toolbar is displayed. When
no check appears, the toolbar is not displayed. The setting chosen here applies to this installation of EasyMatch
QC regardless what job is in use.
Figure 128. Display of Toolbar
Figure 129. Toolbar Not Displayed
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View &gt; Status Bar
The VIEW &gt; STATUS BAR command allows you to choose whether to display the status bar at the bottom of your
EasyMatch QC screen. When a check appears next to STATUS BAR, the bar is displayed. When no check appears,
the status bar is not displayed. The setting chosen here applies to this installation of EasyMatch QC regardless
what job is in use.
Figure 130. Status Bar is Displayed
Figure 131. No Status Bar Displayed
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View &gt; Job Tree
The VIEW &gt; JOB TREE command allows you to choose whether to display the Job Tree at the left of your
EasyMatch QC screen for the current job. When a check appears next to JOB TREE, the Job Tree is displayed.
When no check appears, the Job Tree is not displayed.
Note: Some software functions require use of the Job Tree.
Figure 132. Job Tree is Displayed
Figure 133. Job Tree Not Displayed
View &gt; Audit Log (-ER Version Only)
The VIEW &gt; AUDIT LOG command allows you to view the audit log for the current job. Select the types of events
you would like to view from the drop-down box next to FILTER BY. The available choices are Save (the job), Edit,
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Print (the job or a view), Signature, and All. Click PRINT AUDIT LOG to print the log to the Windows default
printer in a fashion like that shown at the bottom of this page.
Figure 134. View Audit Log
Figure 135. Printout of Audit Log
View &gt; Event Log (-ER Version Only)
The VIEW &gt; EVENT LOG is a log of events taken by a user within the EasyMatch QC-ER application that are
generally steps outside a Job with codes for the different application operations. If a client selects the item +
code; then selects DETAILS at the bottom of the screen, the full details for the Event Log item are listed.
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Figure 136. Event Log Filters
Figure 137. Event Log Configuration
Figure 138. Event List
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Figure 139. Event Details
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The Measurements Menu
From the MEASUREMENTS MENU, you may read either a standard or a sample. You may also average data. The
functions available through the MEASUREMENTS MENU are described in the remainder of this chapter.
Measurements &gt; Read Standard
The MEASUREMENTS &gt; READ STANDARD command initiates reading of a standard. Place the standard before
initiating the READ STANDARD command. If Prompt for standard name was checked in OPTIONS &gt; NAMING
CONVENTIONS, you will then be prompted to enter a name for the standard (as well as a Product ID and Extra
ID, if you wish). You may simply accept the name defined using the NAMING CONVENTIONS command, if
desired. The measurement is then accepted and added to the current job. The keyboard shortcut for this
command is F2.
Figure 140. Enter Standard ID
Measurements &gt; Read Sample
The MEASUREMENTS &gt; READ SAMPLE command initiates reading of a sample. Place the sample before initiating
the READ SAMPLE command. If Prompt for sample name was checked in OPTIONS &gt; NAMING CONVENTIONS,
you will then be prompted to ENTER A NAME for the sample (as well as a Product ID and Extra ID, if you wish)
and to choose the standard with which the sample should be linked. (‘Standard Empty’ is a choice if you do not
want to link to a standard.) You may simply accept the name defined using the NAMING CONVENTIONS
command and the suggested standard, if desired. The measurement is then accepted and added to the current
job. The keyboard shortcut for this command is F3.
Figure 141. Enter Sample ID
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Measurements &gt; Read Series
The MEASUREMENTS &gt; READ SERIES command creates a new standard in the current job. This standard has no
color values (i.e., L=0, a=0, b=0), but can be used to indicate a tolerance box of color values within which
samples must fall to be considered ‘in-spec.’ Once the standard is created, select it (and only it) in the Job Tree.
Then, RIGHT-CLICK on the standard and choose PROPERTIES. Click the TOLERANCES button to obtain a
Tolerances screen on which you can enter the tolerance box desired by entering the minimum (min) and
maximum (max) acceptable values for each parameter of the color scale. Samples that are read and assigned to
this standard will then be compared to this tolerance box.
The keyboard shortcut for this command is F5.
Y, x, y Chromaticity Plot for Highway Safety Colors (ASTM 4956)
The Measurement Series allows input for Chromaticity tolerances and a display of a Y scale plot and a
trapezoid plot to accommodate the PASS/FAIL tolerances for Highway/Safety Colors. To use this function
for this application following the instructions below:
1. Go to MEASUREMENTS &gt; READ SERIES and NAME the Series. Press OK to continue.
Figure 142. Name the Series
2. Enable the COLOR DATA TABLE and RIGHT-CLICK to CONFIGURE. Select the scale as Yxy, the
illuminant and select TOLERANCES by clicking on the box.
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Figure 143. Configure Color Data Table
3. READ STANDARD and from the JOB TREE &gt;RIGHT CLICK on the circle next to the standard in the
Job Tree. Select PROPERTIES.
Figure 144. Right Click to Select Standard Properties
4. Click on TOLERANCES and then change the selected scale to Yxy and Ill/Obs. Enter the desired
tolerances.
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Figure 145. Select Tolerances
Figure 146. Input Tolerance Limits
5. Return to the Main Measurement Screen. In the lower part of the screen, select to view the 2D
COLOR PLOT and configure the scale to Yxy.
Figure 147. Configure Color Plot
6. All samples measured in this series will have these tolerances applied. Return to the
Measurement Screen to view the Color Data table, the PASS/FAIL values and the 2D Color Plot.
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Figure 148. Graphical Display of Chromaticity Plot
Measurements &gt; Average
The MEASUREMENTS &gt; AVERAGE command, when checked, initiates on reading the OPTIONS &gt; AVERAGE
METHOD selected. After the first reading is taken, the following screen appears.
Figure 149. Measurement Average
Click READ to initiate each additional reading in the set of readings and AVERAGE to complete the average and
add the averaged measurement to the job. You may also delete individual readings in the set by highlighting
them and clicking DELETE
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Figure 150. Calculating Measurement Average
The setting chosen here applies to the current job only.
Measurements &gt; Timed Read
The MEASUREMENTS &gt; TIMED READ command, when checked, initiates on reading the timed read method
selected using the OPTIONS &gt; CONFIGURE TIMED READ command. When READ SAMPLE is chosen,
measurements are made at the interval chosen until the number of measurements indicated have been made or
until the READ SAMPLE button on the toolbar is clicked. The setting chosen here applies to the current job only.
Measurements &gt; Automatic Standard Search
The MEASUREMENTS &gt; AUTOMATIC STANDARD SEARCH command, when checked, initiates the automatic
standard search function as configured using the OPTIONS &gt; CONFIGURE AUTOMATIC STANDARD SEARCH
command. When AUTOMATIC STANDARD SEARCH is chosen and measurement of a sample is initiated, either
the one standard contained in the database that is closest to that read sample is automatically recalled into the
job and linked to the sample, or the closest five standards are offered for selection. The setting chosen here
applies to the current job only.
Figure 151. Search Results for Best Standard Fit
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Measurements &gt; Average Selected to Measurement
The MEASUREMENTS &gt; AVERAGE SELECTED TO MEASUREMENT command creates a new sample that is the
arithmetic average of all the measurements currently highlighted in the Job Tree. You are prompted to choose
the standard to which this new sample will be linked and allowed to name the sample.
Figure 152. Standard to Compare Average
Figure 153. Calculated Measurement Average
If spectral reflectance or transmittance data is available for all the measurements being averaged, this spectral
data will be averaged in creating the new sample. If spectral reflectance or transmittance data is not available
for any or all the measurements being averaged, CIE XYZ data will be averaged in creating the new sample.
Measurements &gt; Average Selected to Standard
The MEASUREMENTS &gt; AVERAGE SELECTED TO STANDARD command averages the items that are currently
selected (highlighted) in the Job Tree and replaces the current standard on the branch with the averaged
measurement, while retaining the current standard name.
If spectral reflectance or transmittance data is available for all the measurements being averaged, this spectral
data will be averaged in creating the standard. If spectral reflectance or transmittance data is not available for
any or all the measurements being averaged, CIE XYZ data will be averaged in creating the standard.
Measurements &gt; Average Selected to New Standard
The MEASUREMENTS &gt; AVERAGE SELECTED TO NEW STANDARD command averages the items currently
selected (highlighted) in the Job Tree and creates a new standard for the averaged measurement, which you are
prompted to name.
Figure 154. Measurement Average Saved as Standard
If spectral reflectance or transmittance data is available for all the measurements being averaged, this spectral
data will be averaged in creating the new standard. If spectral reflectance or transmittance data is not available
for any or all the measurements being averaged, CIE XYZ data will be averaged in creating the new standard.
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The Options Menu
From the OPTIONS MENU, you can set various preferences concerning your use of the software, such as your
naming conventions and default tolerances. The functions available through the OPTIONS MENU are described
in the remainder of this chapter.
Options &gt; Naming Conventions
The OPTIONS &gt; NAMING CONVENTIONS command allows you to establish naming conventions that will be used
when standards and samples are read in all jobs by default (when GLOBAL is chosen from the submenu) or in
the current job (when JOB is chosen from the submenu).
There are five tabs available on the Naming Conventions screen: SAMPLE, STANDARD, SERIES, PRODUCT ID and
EXTRA ID. The SAMPLE tab allows you to set the default naming convention for your samples. You may type any
desired text into the Sample ID String Layout box. You may also insert a number to be automatically
incremented with each sample read, and/or insert the date and time the sample is read to be automatically
applied to the sample. You may override the default name by typing a new one into the box that appears when
reading is initiated. This requires a check box next to the PROMPT FOR SAMPLE NAME. If this box is unchecked,
the naming convention will be used automatically without allowing you to override it.
Figure 155. Setting Up Naming Rules
The STANDARD tab allows you to set the default naming convention for your standards. You may type any
desired text into the Standard ID String Layout box. You may also insert a number to be automatically
incremented with each standard read, and/or insert the date and time the standard is read to be automatically
applied to the standard. You may override the default name by typing a new one into the box that appears when
reading is initiated if the PROMPT FOR STANDARD NAME box is checked. If this box is unchecked, the naming
convention will be used automatically without allowing you to override it.
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Figure 156. Rules for Naming Standards
The SERIES ID tab allows you to set the default naming conventions for your data series. You may type any
desired text into the Series ID String Layout box. You may also insert a number to be automatically incremented
with each series created, and/or insert the date and time the series is created to be automatically applied to the
series. You may override the default name by typing a new one into the box that appears when reading is
initiated if the PROMPT FOR SERIES NAME box is checked. If this box is unchecked, the naming convention will
be used automatically without allowing you to override it.
Figure 157. Rules for Naming Series
The PRODUCT ID tab allows you to set the default product IDs for your standards and samples. A list of Product
IDs may be maintained and chosen on this tab. Type text for a new Product ID into the box and then click ADD
SELECTION to add it to the list. Choose an ID to be deleted from the drop-down box and click REMOVE
SELECTION to remove it from the list. The ID that is currently selected from the drop-down box is the one that
will be automatically applied on reading.
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Figure 158. Rules for Naming Products
At the bottom of the screen, you may choose to limit your Standard and Sample Product IDs to only those that
already exist, to the current selection in the drop-down box, or neither.
The EXTRA ID tab allows you to set the default extra IDs for your standards and samples. A list of Extra IDs may
be maintained and chosen on this tab. Type text for a new Extra ID into the box and then click ADD SELECTION
to add it to the list. Choose an ID to be deleted from the drop-down box and click REMOVE SELECTION to
remove it from the list. The ID that is currently selected from the drop-down box is the one that will be
automatically applied on reading.
Figure 159. Extra ID Rules
At the bottom of the screen, you may choose to limit your Standard Extra IDs to only those that already exist, to
the current selection in the drop-down box, or neither. You may choose to limit your Sample Extra IDs to those
that already exist, to the current selection in the drop-down box, to the Standard Extra ID, or none of these
options.
Options &gt; Average Method
The OPTIONS &gt; AVERAGE METHOD command allows you to indicate the method by which you wish to average
when standard and sample measurements are made in the current job.
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Figure 160. Selecting a Method for Averaging
The DISPLAY METHOD controls the information shown in the averaging window while you are taking
measurements. For Display Method, you can select NONE, SCALE, INDEX, or SPECTRAL. For Scale or Index, you
must also choose the SCALE OR INDEX, ILLUMINANT, and OBSERVER that will appear in the averaging window
while you are taking readings.
Note: The Average box will display color values based on the parameters set using the
Average Method command. These color values will not match those shown in the Color Data
Table unless the scale, illuminant, and observer match for the average method and the Color
Data Table.
In the Average Method area, you may select CONTINUOUS or N OF N. If you select CONTINUOUS, then you can
monitor the running average of the measurements each time you choose to read and terminate the readings (by
clicking AVERAGE) when the running average stabilizes. If you select
N OF N, then you can average a
specified number of readings for each measurement.
Check the box next to USE SAMPLE PRESENTATION PROMPTS if you wish to enter a helpful prompt to be shown
before each reading to guide your users through the averaging sequence. Once the box is checked, ENTER THE
PROMPT FOR THE FIRST READING into the white box. Click the RIGHT ARROW (&gt;&gt;) button and enter each
successive prompt until the last reading in the sequence is reached. Check SHOW PROMPTS when measuring
standards if you wish your prompts to be shown when measuring standards, in addition to when measuring
samples.
Note: If the timed read feature is also being used, its timing will be ignored to give you a
chance to follow the prompts before each reading.
Options &gt; Read Method
When you select OPTIONS &gt; READ METHOD you can choose a special read method for the sensor in use. These
are types of measurements that require more than one reading to obtain a result. If you select NORMAL, then
the measurement is either a single reading or an average of multiple readings.
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Figure 161. Selecting Special Read Method
After standardizing in reflectance, if you select OPACITY, you will perform two readings -- one with the sample
backed by white and one with the sample backed by black. In the OPACITY SELECTIONS area, you may choose to
display Y WHITE and/or Y BLACK in your Color Data Table view in addition to OPACITY by checking the desired
boxes. Also, choose the ILLUMINANT/OBSERVER combination for which you would like to display opacity. If
DIFFERENCE values are required, check the box at the bottom, then press OK to continue.
Figure 162. Read Method Menu: Opacity
After standardizing in transmittance, if you select HAZE you will perform two readings -- one with the
instrument white tile at the reflectance port and one with the light trap at the port. In the Haze Selections area,
you may choose to display Y TOTAL and/or Y DIFFUSE in your Color Data Table view in addition to Haze by
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checking the desired boxes. Also, choose the ILLUMINANT/OBSERVER combination for which you would like to
display Haze.
Figure 163. Read Method Menu: Haze
Note: Haze is available only with the Vista, UltraScan PRO, and UltraScan VIS sensors.
If you select MULTIPLE READ MODE, two readings are made and displayed each time measurement is initiated,
one in each of the two standardization modes chosen using the SENSOR &gt; CONFIGURE MULTI MODE command.
Figure 164. Multimode Read Option
Note: Multiple Read Mode is available only with the Agera, LabScan XE, UltraScan PRO, and
UltraScan VIS sensors. The averaging feature activated by clicking Average in the
Measurements menu cannot be used in conjunction with multimode reading. You can average
selected readings that result from the multimode reading after the readings are completed by
using the Average Selected to command in the Measurements menu.
Options &gt; Configure Timed Read
The OPTIONS &gt; CONFIGURE TIMED READ command allows you to select how you wish EasyMatch QC to
automatically perform sample readings within the current job at a specified time interval.
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Figure 165. Timed Readings
Select the Read Count Method desired. You may choose either Continuous Readings or a Fixed Number of
readings between 1 and 1000. Also, select the Read Interval (time between the end of one reading and the
beginning of the next reading) desired. You may choose from 4 to 60 seconds. Click on OK to accept the
parameters.
Note: Also select (check) Timed Read in the Measurements menu to activate the timed
readings you configured here.
Options &gt; Configure Automatic Standard Search
The OPTIONS &gt; CONFIGURE AUTOMATIC STANDARD SEARCH command allows you to specify how you would
like automatic standard searching to be performed in the current job. This feature is initiated when you read a
sample, at which time the sample is compared to all standards currently saved in the database. The standard
that is closest in color to the sample is recalled into the current job and linked to the read sample.
Figure 166. Automatic Standard Search
SELECT THE PARAMETER for which the sample-standard comparison will be performed. Your choices are dE, dE
CMC, and dE*. Also, select the ILLUMINANT/OBSERVER combination under which the comparison will be
performed and whether you wish to AUTOMATICALLY RECALL THE CLOSEST STANDARD to the sample or
CHOOSE FROM A LIST OF THE CLOSEST FIVE STANDARDS. Click OK to accept the parameters.
Note: Also select (check) Automatic Standard Search in the Measurements menu to activate the automatic
standard searching you configured here.
Options &gt; Default Tolerances
The OPTIONS &gt; DEFAULT TOLERANCES command allows you to set the tolerances that will be assigned to new
standards in the current job by default. You may set tolerances for as many scales, indices, and differences for as
many illuminant/observer combinations as you wish. You may override the default tolerances after a standard is
read by choosing PROPERTIES from the menu that appears when RIGHT-CLICKING ON THE STANDARD IN THE
JOB TREE.
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Figure 167. Setting Tolerances
On the SCALES tab, set all tolerances you wish to assign based on color scales. Choose the color scale from the
SELECTED SCALE drop-down box and the ILLUMINANT/OBSERVER combination from the Illuminant/Observer
drop-down box. Then enter the UPPER AND LOWER TOLERANCE LIMITS (the allowable differences from the
standard values) for each of the three components of the color scale for this illuminant/observer combination.
Then enter tolerances for all other scales and illuminant/observer combinations desired by choosing each one
individually and typing the tolerance values. It is not necessary to click OK after entering each set of tolerances.
Clicking OK once will cause all tolerances entered to be accepted.
Figure 168. Setting Tolerances for an Index
On the INDICES tab, set all tolerances you wish to assign based on indices. Choose the index from the Selected
Index drop-down box and the ILLUMINANT/OBSERVER combination from the Illuminant/Observer drop-down
box. Then enter the upper and lower tolerance limits (the allowable difference from the standard value) for the
index for this illuminant/observer combination. Then enter tolerances for all other indices and
illuminant/observer combinations desired by choosing each one individually and typing the tolerance values. It is
not necessary to click OK after entering each set of tolerances. Clicking OK once will cause all tolerances entered
to be accepted.
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Figure 169. Setting Tolerances for a Difference
On the DIFFERENCES tab, set all tolerances you wish to assign based on color differences. Choose the difference
from the SELECTED DIFFERENCE drop-down box and the illuminant/observer combination from the
ILLUMINANT/OBSERVER drop-down box. Then enter the UPPER AND LOWER TOLERANCE LIMITS for the
difference for this illuminant/observer combination. Then enter tolerances for all other differences and
illuminant/observer combinations desired by choosing each one individually and typing the tolerance values. It is
not necessary to click OK after entering each set of tolerances. Clicking OK once will cause all tolerances entered
to be accepted.
Note: EasyMatch QC pre-sets dE CMC to 1. If you are using your own tolerances, change dE
CMC to zero to turn it off.
Figure 170. Setting Shade Tolerances
On the SHADE tab, ENTER THE TOLERANCE you wish to use for the first, second, and third traces, which will be
the three parameters of your color scale (i.e., L*a*b*, L*C*h). Also, SELECT THE NUMBER OF SHADE BLOCKS to
be contained within your pass/fail tolerance. For instance, if you choose 5, the blocks within your tolerance will
be 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. In the example shown in Figure 147, the pass/fail tolerance is 0.2 for each color scale
parameter, and 5 shade blocks will fit within that tolerance value.
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Figure 171. Setting Haze &amp; Opacity Tolerances
On the HAZE and OPACITY tab, ENTER THE TOLERANCES you wish to use for the haze and opacity read methods.
Click OK to accept the default tolerances and close the Tolerances screen.
Options &gt; Adjust Scale Factors
The OPTIONS &gt; ADJUST SCALE FACTORS command allows you to set various factors used in the calculations for
dE CMC, dE CIE94, DIN99, and dE* 2000 differences, plus the ASTM D1500-33mm, Saybolt-50/100mm index,
LOVIBOND&reg; and AOCS RY when using Agera, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS or Vista. These factors apply to all
jobs used in this installation of EasyMatch QC.
Figure 172. Select Adjustable Scale
When the Select Adjustable Scale screen appears, first choose the scale of interest from the drop-down box.
Then, click OK. The screen where the desired factors may be entered appears.
Note: LOVIBOND is a trademark of Tintometer LTD, UK.
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Figure 173. Enter CMC Factors
ENTER THE FACTORS desired or click the DEFAULT VALUES button to return the factors to their default values.
Click OK to begin using the new factors.
Options &gt; ASCII Export
The OPTIONS &gt; ASCII EXPORT command opens a submenu with two commands: EXPORT DATA and
CONFIGURE.
The EXPORT DATA option initiates export of the readings that are currently highlighted in the Job Tree in the
format that was chosen using the CONFIGURE command, described below. You are first prompted for the
output file name, and then the data is sent to the file when you click OK.
Figure 174. Export ASCII
The CONFIGURE option allows you to choose the parameters you would like to export when EXPORT DATA is
selected. The screen below is obtained.
Figure 175. ASCII Export Configuration
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Configure the spectral data in the OTHER &gt; ASCII EXPORT &gt; CONFIGURATION dialog if they need the spectral
data in 10 or 20nm increments. Color indices, color indices, text fields, and procedures are exported if they are
displayed in Color Data Table view.
The information currently selected for export is displayed on the left side of this window, and all available
parameters are listed on the right side of the window. Configure the spectral data and the data format on the
right side of the window and then click on the LEFT ARROW (&lt;&lt;) button nearest to the item to move the item
into the SELECTED ITEMS list. Highlight each item to delete on the left side of the window and click the RIGHT
ARROW (&gt;&gt;) button to remove it from the list.
Select to AUTOMATICALLY EXPORT NEW DATA by checking the box. Also, enter (or browse for) the directory
and name for the export file in the box below and select AUTO EXPORT USES THIS FILE. The file extension .CSV
will automatically be appended if you chose to export to a comma-delimited file. TXT will be appended for all
other types of files. Long file names with spaces and network paths are all acceptable for use. Click OK when all
selections have been made.
A sample output is shown below.
Figure 176. ASCII Export to Notepad
Each job may have its own ASCII export configuration. Multiple jobs may export to the same file as long as all the
jobs have the same ASCII export configuration.
If the option is checked, column headers are written to the top of the file when the file is first created. From that
point on, only data is appended to the file (not headers).
Note: Beware that if you later change the ASCII export configuration without opening a new
file, the file header may no longer accurately reflect the contents of the file.
When differences are exported, they are relative to the standard to which the sample is linked, NOT the
standard currently being displayed in your data views.
Options &gt; Data Send
The OPTIONS &gt; DATA SEND command opens a submenu with two commands: SEND DATA and CONFIGURE.
The SEND DATA option initiates sending the readings that are currently highlighted in the Job Tree in the format
that was chosen using the CONFIGURE command, described below. You are first prompted for the output
device, and then the data is sent to the device when you click OK.
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Figure 177. Data Send COM Port Selection
The CONFIGURE option allows you to choose the parameters you would like to send when DATA SEND is
selected. The screen below is obtained.
Figure 178. Data Send Configuration
The information currently selected for sending is displayed on the left side of this window, and all the available
parameters are listed on the right side of the window. Select each desired item from the drop-down menus on
the right side of the window and then click on THE LEFT ARROW (&lt;&lt;) button nearest the item to move the item
into the SELECTED ITEMS list. HIGHLIGHT EACH ITEM to delete on the left side of the window and click the
RIGHT ARROW (&gt;&gt;) button to remove it from the list. The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW buttons allow you to
move selected items up or down the list. Enter the device definition for the send in the box below AUTO SEND
USES THIS PORT. Click CONFIGURE to define all COM port parameters. Click OK when all selections have been
made.
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Figure 179. Data Send COM Port Configuration
Each job may have its own data send configuration. Multiple jobs may be sent to the same device if the device is
ready.
When differences are exported, they are relative to the standard to which the sample is linked, NOT the
standard currently being displayed in your data views.
Options &gt; Custom Indices
Custom indices is available in EasyMatch QC 4.96.08 and above. Some softkey licenses might not include the
Custom Indices feature. In this case, you can contact [email protected] to request new softkey.
In EasyMatch QC, go to OPTIONS &gt; CUSTOM INDICES, and create the desired modified-pathlength indices or add
reflectance/transmittance data into the indices list.
Indices available for pathlength modification are APHA, ASBC, ASTM D1500, Chinese Acid Wash Color, EBC, EP,
FAC, Gardner, Iodine, JP, Saybolt, and USP. After these custom indices are created, they are shown in the Bias
Configuration list so that user modify the bias and gains.
Figure 180. Select Custom Index
After custom indices are added in the above dialog, right click on the Color Data table and click
CONFIGURATION, user will see all the custom indices listed under indices category.
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Figure 181. Select New Custom Index for CDT Screen
Any transmittance/reflectance and absorbance data from 400nm to 700nm can be added into indices list.
Options &gt; Application Preferences
The OPTIONS &gt; APPLICATION PREFERENCES command allows you to set various preferences concerning your
use of the software. These preferences apply globally when EasyMatch QC is in use, no matter which job or jobs
are open.
Figure 182. Global Preferences Menu
On the UNITS tab shown above, choose the date format and type of length units (English or metric) you wish to
use.
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Figure 183. Global Preferences for Illuminants
On the ILLUMINANT/OBSERVERS tab, choose the three ILLUMINANT/OBSERVER combinations you would like
to use in new data views by default. These illuminants may later be changed in individual views as desired.
Figure 184. Global Preferences for Language
On the LANGUAGE SETTINGS tab, you may set the language in which the software text will presented. Choices
are ENGLISH, SPANISH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, FRENCH, JAPANESE, and CHINESE.
Note: The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + E returns the software to English.
Figure 185. Global Preferences - Default Job Template
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On the STARTUP DEFAULTS tab, you may indicate the name of the job template you would like to use by default
when new jobs are opened. Clicking the button with three dots on it allows you to browse for the appropriate
template file.
Figure 186. Global Preferences - Open Job Template
You may also choose to have the software open a specific job or jobs each time it is booted. Clicking the button
with three dots (…) on it allows you to browse for the appropriate job file(s). To select more than one job to
open, press and hold the CTRL KEY on your keyboard while CLICKING YOUR MOUSE on each desired job.
Figure 187. Global Preferences - Browse for Job File
Indicate whether you wish software LOG-IN to be required (checked) or not required (unchecked) for the
software to open.
Note: When Login Required is checked, the default administrator user name ‘admin’ and
password ‘hunterlab’ may be used for initial entry to the software and configuration of user
accounts.
When the KEEP SAMPLE MEASUREMENT WINDOW OPEN box is checked, a READ button is added to the Read
Sample screen and this window remains open after a sample is read. You may then click READ to make another
reading. This change applies to the reading of samples only, not standards.
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Figure 188. Global Template - Sample ID
When the RETAIN IDS IN SAMPLE MEASUREMENT WINDOW is checked, the last sample ID used is displayed on
the Read Sample screen when another sample reading is initiated. This allows you to use the ID again or modify
it without having to retype it. This retention applies to the reading of samples only, not standards.
When the LOCK SENSOR TO JOB box is checked, the current job may be used to hold only readings made with
the sensor type (i.e., LabScan XE or UltraScan PRO) attached to the job. Measurements made with other sensor
types may not be read or recalled into this job.
When the LOCK STANDARDIZATION MODE TO JOB box is checked, the current job may be used to hold only
readings made using the standardization mode (i.e., RSIN, 1.000-inch area of view, UV filter nominal) attached to
the job. In fact, when a job that is locked to a standardization mode is opened or made active, the sensor
automatically switches to the locked standardization mode without requiring use of the SENSOR &gt; SET MODES
command.
If both boxes are checked at the same time, the current job will be locked to a single sensor type and
standardization mode.
When either or both boxes are checked, a second level of status bar is shown at the bottom of the EasyMatch
QC screen, showing the job’s sensor type and the job’s standardization mode. The lower status bar continues to
show the current sensor and standardization mode.
Figure 189. Global Preferences Current Sensor &amp; Standardization Mode Options
Options &gt; External Trigger
In EasyMatch QC, go to OPTIONS &gt; EXTERNAL TRIGGER and set up the device. Select ENABLE EXTERNAL
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TRIGGERING and select the type of connection.
Figure 190. External Trigger Configuration
Choose Target
Choose EASYMATCH QC or ESSENTIALS as the target for the external trigger .
Communication
Select TCP/IP or Serial connection to the triggering device. Select CONNECT when this has been
configured.
Standardization
Select the MODE TYPE from the pull-down menu. Then press STANDARDIZE. The instrument responds
with STANDARDIZATION SUCCESSFUL.
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Figure 191. Standardization Using External Trigger
Read Command
Setup READ STANDARD and READ SAMPLE. Enter the specimen ID, Product ID and if needed, Extra ID.
Once the reading has been completed, the instrument will show MEASUREMENT SUCCESSFUL.
Figure 192. Standard Measurement by External Trigger
Commands for Triggering Device
The below is the typical command frame sent from External Triggering tool.
$,&lt;CMD&gt;,&lt;COMMAND INFO&gt;,#
Where, &lt;CMD&gt; is the Command String
&lt;COMMAND INFO&gt; The associated Command Parameters
$ and # are the Beginning and End Markers of the Command frame.
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For every command received from the Triggering Tool, the Essentials-Vista response will be in the below
format:
“$ Essentials - &lt;ACKINFO&gt; #”
Where, &lt;ACKINFO&gt; can be “Connected to Server”, “Succeeded”, “Failed”, “Standardization
Expired! Please Standardize to continue”, the name of the connected sensor, etc..
‘Get Current Sensor’ Command Structure:
$,GETCURRENTSENSOR,#
If the connected sensor type is received as “Vista”, then only the standardization command is
sent to Essentials.
‘Standardize’ command structure:
$, &lt;CMD&gt;, &lt;MODE TYPE&gt;, &lt;mode type&gt;, &lt;HAZESTATUS&gt;,&lt;haze status&gt;, #
Where, &lt;CMD&gt;: STANDARDIZE
&lt;Mode Type&gt;: ‘RTRAN – Regular Transmittance’ (or) ‘TTRAN – Total transmittance’.
For EZMQC: This field is not applicable. The Standardization is performed as per the current
selected mode in Modes configuration dialog.
&lt;Haze Status&gt;: 0 for ‘without Haze’ and 1 for ‘with Haze’
Example:
ex1: $,STANDARDIZE,HAZESTATUS,0,# ---&gt;For EZMQC application
ex2: $,STANDARDIZE,MODETYPE,RTRAN – Regular Transmittance,HAZESTATUS,0,# ---&gt;For
Essentials-Vista
Measure’ command structure:
$, &lt;CMD&gt;, &lt;MEASUREMENT TYPE&gt;, &lt;STD&gt;, &lt;std name&gt;, &lt;SMP&gt;, &lt;sample name&gt;, &lt;PID&gt;,
&lt;Product ID&gt;, &lt;EID&gt;, &lt;Extra ID&gt;, #
Where, &lt;CMD&gt;: MEASURE
&lt;MEASUREMENT TYPE&gt;: 1 for ‘Read Standard’ and 2 for ‘Read Sample’
The &lt;Product ID&gt; &amp; &lt;Extra ID&gt; represent to associated with the respective measured Standard
or Sample.
Example:
a) Read Standard (Only for EZMQC):
ex1:$,MEASURE,1,STD,Standard1,PID,prodID1,EID,extraID1,#
ex2: $,MEASURE,1,STD,Standard1,# -- with no optional PID &amp;EID.
b) Read Sample (For EZMQC):
ex1:$,MEASURE,2,STD,Standard1,SMP,sample1,PID,pid1,EID,eid1,#
ex2: $,MEASURE,2,STD,Standard1,SMP,sample1,# -- with no optional PID &amp; EID
c) Read Sample (For EZMQC and Essentials):
ex1: $,MEASURE,2,SMP,sample1,# -- with no Standard and optional PID &amp; EID
Options &gt; System Configuration
The OPTIONS &gt; SYSTEM CONFIGURATION command yields a submenu that allows you to choose to configure
user accounts and privileges or configure data storage. These parameters will be used throughout the software,
no matter what job or jobs are in use.
Access Privileges
User Manager
The user manager allows you to configure accounts for system users and assign specific software
privileges to those accounts. When the USER MANAGER screen appears, you may click on USERS to view
the users already in the system.
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Figure 193. User Manager
Note: The User Manager command is available only if Login Required is checked on the
Startup Defaults tab available by choosing Application Preferences from the Options menu.
RIGHT-CLICK on USERS to display a pop-up menu with one command: NEW USER. New User brings up a
screen on which you may create a new user account. Click CREATE to create the account. This user may
log into EasyMatch QC using the account name and password chosen here.
Figure 194. User Manager: New User
On the right side of the screen, RIGHT-CLICK on a user name to receive a pop-up menu containing the
following commands:
o SET PASSWORD: Choose this command and enter the old password then the new password
twice to change this user’s password.
Figure 195. User Manager: Set Password
o EDIT: Choose this command to edit the full name for this user.
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Figure 196. User Manager: Edit User Name
o DELETE: Choose this command to delete this user.
o ADD TO GROUP: Choose this command to obtain a list of available groups. CLICK ON THE
GROUP DESIRED and then OK to add this user to the chosen group.
Figure 197. User Manager: Select Group
Click on GROUPS to view the groups already in the system.
Figure 198. User Manager: View Groups
RIGHT-CLICK on GROUPS to display a pop-up menu with one command: NEW GROUP. NEW
GROUP brings up a screen on which you may create a new group. Click ADD to add users to the
group and REMOVE to remove any highlighted users from the group. Click CREATE to create the
group.
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Figure 199. User Manager: Add New Group
Click SET PRIVILEGES to configure the privileges for the group. Each menu command may be
allowed or prohibited individually. Click the plus (+) sign next to an item to open a list of its
subitems. Check the box near each command that should be allowed and clear the box for each
command that should be prohibited.
Figure 200. Add New Group Privileges
For 21 CFR 11 compliance, the following commands should be prohibited for users that are not
the system administrator:
o File &gt; Delete Measurement from Database
o File &gt; Time Synchronization
o Edit &gt; Cut
o Edi &gt; /Delete
o View &gt; Audit Log
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o Sensor &gt; Set Interval
o Options &gt; User Manager
o Options &gt; Data Storage.
You may wish to further limit the privileges of lower-level operators.
On the right side of the User manager screen, RIGHT-CLICK ON A GROUP NAME to receive a
pop-up menu containing the following commands:
o ADD USER: Choose this command to add an existing user to this group. A list of users that
have not yet been assigned to a group appears. Select the desired user and click ADD.
Figure 201. User Manager: Add Users
o EDIT PRIVILEGES: Choose this command to edit the privileges of this group. The same
screen that was displayed when you initially set the privileges is received.
o DELETE: Choose this command to delete this group.
Data Storage
The DATA STORAGE command allows you to indicate the location where your database will be stored
and other parameters related to the database.
Note: Use of a database is optional.
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Figure 202. Default Storage Location
CHOOSE THE TYPE OF DATABASE you wish to use and indicate the LOCATION OF THE DATABASE, which
may be housed at any location accessible by your computer. If required for database access, enter the
user name and password for the database. If you wish to have all measurements saved to the database
automatically as they are made, check AUTO SAVE MEASUREMENT. You may also have all
measurements in all open jobs automatically saved by checking AUTO SAVE JOB. If you wish to use the
same sample and standard IDs multiple times in a single job or database without receiving an error
message, check ALLOW DUPLICATE NAMES. If you wish to periodically have the software back up your
database automatically, check DATABASE BACKUP and indicate where you would like the back-up file to
be stored and how often. Indicate the path where you would like your jobs saved by default and, if you
wish to import an EasyMatch Textiles database, check SELECT TEXTILES DATABASE and indicate the
database and its location. Click OK. When FILE &gt; SAVE MEASUREMENT TO DATABASE is then chosen,
the chosen measurement(s) will be saved to the configured database.
Note: Microsoft Access need not be installed on the system to use the Access database
feature. Create and configure a SQL database as described in the Appendix.
Server Settings (ER Version Only)
At the end of the installation of the EasyMatch QC-ER Client software, the server name was entered.
However, if the server name should change or require re-entry, use the SERVER SETTINGS command to
do so, then click OK.
Figure 203. ER Version: Server Settings
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e-Signature Settings (ER Version Only)
Each job will be electronically signed with the name of the signer, date and time of signing, and the
meaning of the signature. The electronic signatures applied to the jobs are linked to the jobs, may not
be deleted, and are always available for display or printing. Only a user with
e-signature access can
sign a job file.
Options &gt; Customize Toolbar
The OPTIONS &gt; CUSTOMIZE TOOLBAR command allows you to modify the ICONS OF THE BUTTONS on the
toolbar and the COMMANDS PERFORMED BY THE BUTTONS on the toolbar. This configuration applies to this
installation of the software, no matter what job or jobs are in use.
Figure 204. Defining the Toolbar
In the Button to change box, SELECT THE BUTTON YOU WISH TO CHANGE and then CLICK THE ICON for the
button in the Icon box. Then select a NEW COMMAND for that button from the Command box. Click CHANGE to
initiate the changes. Click Reset ALL to return all buttons to their default settings. Click CLOSE to exit the window
after you have made your changes.
Options &gt; EasyGroup
The OPTIONS &gt; EASYGROUP command allows you to launch HunterLab’s tapering and grouping program,
EasyGroup, if you purchased and installed that package. Refer to the User’s Guide for EasyGroup for complete
operational instructions.
Options &gt; Import EasyGroup Sequence
The OPTIONS &gt; IMPORT EASYGROUP SEQUENCE command allows you, once a collection of samples has been
grouped or tapered in EasyGroup, to bring the grouping or tapering information back into EasyMatch QC and
display it as a new column in the Color Data Table view. The column header is ‘GROUP’ for grouped samples and
‘GROUP/SEQUENCE’ for group + tapered samples.
Note: EasyGroup version 1.82 or higher is required to use this feature.
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The Sensor Menu
From the SENSOR MENU, you can select and configure a new sensor, set its standardization modes, and
standardize the sensor. You may also set the standardization interval for the instrument and calibrate the
optional UV filter. The functions available through the SENSOR MENU are described in the remainder of this
chapter.
Sensor &gt; Install/Configure
The SENSOR &gt; INSTALL/CONFIGURE command allows you to install a new sensor or change the configuration of
an existing sensor. The Sensor Manager appears first.
Figure 205. Sensor Manager
Click ADD SENSOR to install a new sensor. The Setup Sensor screen appears on which you can select your
instrument model, name the sensor (using the sensor’s serial number is recommended), and indicate the
communications port where it will be installed. Click NEXT when these items are as desired.
Figure 206. Configuring Sensor Type &amp; ID
Next, you are prompted to configure a standardization mode for the sensor. ENTER A NAME FOR THE MODE
AND indicate the OTHER MODE PARAMETERS. Check the box next to STANDARDIZE NOW if you would like
standardization to proceed immediately upon completion of sensor configuration. Click NEXT or FINISH to
complete the installation. For instruments with more than one available standardization mode, you will receive
a check box asking if you would like to set up additional modes. Do so if desired. Then you are either prompted
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through the standardization process (as described later in this chapter) or returned to the Sensor Manager
screen.
Figure 207. Setup Mode for Sensor
TO DELETE A SENSOR, HIGHLIGHT it in the Sensor Name box and click REMOVE. Confirm that you really wish to
remove the sensor by clicking YES.
Figure 208. Sensor Deletion
TO RENAME A SENSOR, HIGHLIGHT it in the Sensor Name box and click RENAME. Type the new name into the
New Name box and click OK to implement the change.
Figure 209. Renaming a Sensor
TO SET THE STANDARDIZATION MODES for a sensor, HIGHLIGHT it in the Sensor Name box and click SET
MODES.
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Figure 210. Set Modes for a Sensor
TO CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT SENSOR than the one that is currently in use, first check your sensor cables to
ensure that they are linking the desired new sensor to the computer. Then, HIGHLIGHT the desired new sensor
name in the Sensor Name box and click CONNECT. The new sensor will then be in use.
Sensor &gt; Standardize
The SENSOR &gt; STANDARDIZE command yields prompts that lead you through the standardization procedure for
the standardization mode currently selected using the SET MODES command. The prompts will appear slightly
differently depending on the instrument in use and the standardization mode. The keyboard shortcut for this
command is F4.
First, the bottom-of-scale must be set. Click NEXT when you are ready to read the zero.
Figure 211. Standardization: Bottom of Scale
Then, the top-of-scale must be set. Click NEXT when you are ready to read the standard or blank.
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Figure 212. Standardization: Top-of-scale
Click FINISH when standardization is complete.
Figure 213. Confirming that Standardization is Completed
Note: It is highly recommended that a Green Tile test be performed after standardization. Do
not proceed without successfully passing the Green Tile Test. If needed, contact the Service
Department of HunterLab.
For more instruction on the Green Tile Test click here.
Sensor &gt; Set Modes
The SENSOR &gt; SET MODES command allows you to configure standardization modes for the currently active
sensor.
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Figure 214. Set Modes for a Sensor
To add a new mode, click the ADD MODE button. To remove an already configured mode, highlight it in the
Mode Names box and click REMOVE. To standardize in a mode, highlight it in the Mode Names box and click
STANDARDIZE. Follow the prompts to complete standardization.
Sensor &gt; Set Interval
The SENSOR &gt; SET INTERVAL command allows you to set the standardization interval for the currently active
sensor. When that interval has elapsed, the software will prompt you to standardize before more readings can
be made. The interval indicated here applies to EasyMatch QC regardless of the job currently in use.
Figure 215. Restandardization Interval
Note: A standardization interval of no longer than 8 hours is recommended.
If your installed sensor is a LabScan XE, you may also set the secondary standardization interval, which is the
interval at which the secondary white tile ‘paddle’ is automatically checked. Zero disables reading of this tile
entirely.
Figure 216. Secondary Standardization for LabScan XE
Sensor &gt; UV Calibration
The SENSOR &gt; UV FILTER CALIBRATION command appears only when the connected instrument is a LabScan XE,
UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS or Agera with the UV control option installed. For Agera, please refer to the Agera
Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC.
UV Filter Calibration: The instrument must also be standardized in a mode for which the UV Filter Position is
indicated as Calibrated.
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Note: Before calibrating the UV filter of a Agera, UltraScan PRO, or UltraScan VIS, standardize
the instrument in the mode referenced on the label of the fluorescent standard. If the label
does not specify a standardization mode, standardize in RSEX.
UV filter calibration should be performed weekly and after lamp replacement. Once UV FILTER CALIBRATION is
chosen from the SENSOR MENU, the following screen appears.
Figure 217. Calibration of UV Filter: 457 Brightness
Enter the standard’s assigned value into the appropriate box on the UV Calibration screen. This value has been
assigned at the factory if you are using the HunterLab-supplied fluorescent standard. Choose whether the value
is for BRIGHTNESS 457, WHITENESS INDEX CIE (and the illuminant/observer combination), WHITENESS INDEX
GANZ, or Z%. The scale used will be WI Ganz for a HunterLab standard.
Figure 218. Calibration of WI GANZ
Select CALIBRATE UV to automatically adjust the UV filter to the appropriate position after several readings of
the fluorescent standard. First you are prompted to place the fluorescent standard.
Figure 219. Prompt for Calibration of UV Filter
Place the fluorescent standard at the instrument port. For the UltraScan PRO, or UltraScan VIS, center spot 3 at
the reflectance port. Use the dotted guides on the labeled side of the standard to properly center the standard
under the sample clamp. Select READ to read the fluorescent standard with the UV filter in the position
indicated at the bottom of the screen. If desired, the slider bar may be used to change the filter position
between manual readings.
Click STANDARDIZE to initiate standardization. You will be returned to the UV Calibration screen after
standardization is complete.
For the UltraScan PRO, and UltraScan VIS, measure both spot 3 and spot 4 of the fluorescent standard every six
months. Compare the results. If spot 3 has faded beyond tolerable limits for your application, use spot 4 for UV
filter calibration from this point on and order a new fluorescent standard (HL#A02-1011-126 [calibrated] for
UltraScan PRO, and UltraScan VIS.
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Note: If you choose to employ the ‘calibrated’ filter position, this position should be employed
for all routine measurements using this instrument. If you calibrated the UV filter with an open
port and then you wish to use a cover glass, you must recalibrate the UV filter with the cover
glass in place.
Sensor &gt; Configure Multi Mode
The SENSOR &gt; CONFIGURE MULTI MODE command appears only when the connected instrument is a LabScan
XE, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS or Agera. This command is used to set up the process by which the instrument
can standardize and read in two separate but similar modes when the standardization and read commands,
respectively, are given.
The following screen first appears that allows you to indicate how you would like the multimode readings to be
performed.
Figure 220. Multimode Configuration
When this screen first opens, all the standardization modes you have configured for your instrument (using
SENSOR &gt; SET MODES) are listed in the Available Modes box. Click on the first mode you wish to use and then
click the INCLUDE button to move the mode from the Available Modes box to the Selected Modes box. Only
modes that are similar enough to the already-selected mode that no user intervention is required for the dual
measurements will remain available. Select the second desired mode and click INCLUDE again to include it. Click
OK. Then, when the OPTIONS &gt; READ METHOD is set as Multiple Read Mode, the instrument will be
standardized in the two modes when you initiate standardization and will read in the two modes when you
initiate readings. The multiple readings are placed in the job as separate measurements.
Figure 221. Multimode: Mode Selection
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Sensor &gt; Import Logged Reads
The SENSOR &gt; IMPORT LOGGED READS command appears only when the connected instrument is a ColorFlex
EZ or MiniScan EZ. There must be items saved to the instrument Data log to use this command.
The Data log screen appears first.
Figure 222. Data log: Import Readings
Click RETRIEVE DATA to copy all the measurements stored in the instrument’s Data log to the Data log screen.
Figure 223. Data log: Available Data
Once the measurements are shown, the remainder of the buttons at the bottom of the screen become active
and serve the following functions:
o SORT BY LOG: Causes the measurements shown in the Data log window to be sorted by
their instrument Data log ID numbers for easier viewing.
o SORT BY SETUP: Causes the measurements shown in the Data log window to be sorted by
their instrument setup numbers for easier viewing.
o SELECT ALL: Selects (highlights) all the measurements shown on the Data log screen so that
the COPY TO JOB or COPY TO DATABASE command may be applied to all of them at once.
(The alternative to SELECT ALL is to use the Windows convention of clicking on a single item
to select it, CTRL + clicking on multiple items to select them, or SHIFT + clicking on the first
and last of a list of items to select all the items between.
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o COPY TO JOB: Places the measurements that are currently selected into the active job.
Standards are automatically placed in the job as standards. You are prompted to indicate
the standard under which samples should be saved.
o COPY TO DATABASE: Places the measurements that are currently selected into the
database. Standards are saved as standards and samples as samples, and the Data log ID
number is used as the item ID.
The measurements copied to the job or EasyMatch QC database are NOT deleted from the
instrument’s Data log. If you wish to delete them, you must do so manually though the
instrument firmware.
Sensor &gt; Configure Setups
The SENSOR &gt; CONFIGURE SETUPS command appears only when the connected instrument is a ColorFlex EZ or
MiniScan EZ. When you select it, the Setup Groups window appears where you can choose to create, edit, or
delete setup groups and upload, modify, and download individual setups.
Figure 224. Configure Setups: Groups
Upload
When you click UPLOAD, all the setups stored in the instrument are brought into EasyMatch QC. These
setups can then be edited, if desired. The setups can also be saved as a setup group by typing a name
into the white box or selecting a name from the drop-down list and clicking SAVE. Later, you can select
the desired group and click GET to retrieve that saved group of setups or DELETE to delete the group of
setups.
Download
When you click DOWNLOAD, the setups in the current EasyMatch QC setup group are sent back to the
instrument.
Edit
When you click EDIT, the Product Setup Configuration screen appears.
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Figure 225. Product Setup by Instrument: ColorFlex EZ (left), MiniScan EZ (right)
Use the scroll bar next to Setup Number or type a setup number into the box to CHOOSE A SETUP with
which to work. If you wish to begin working with the version of the setup that is already resident in your
instrument, click RETRIEVE. If you wish to work with the version of the setup that is shown on-screen, do
not click RETRIEVE.
Alter the setup parameters as desired. The parameters and selections available are the same as those
configured through your instrument firmware. If you are using a physical standard, you may click the
Read Standard button to read the standard to be saved with the setup using your instrument or RECALL
STANDARD to recall a standard from your EasyMatch QC database to be saved with the setup.
When all parameters are as desired for this setup, click UPDATE SENSOR to send the setup to your
instrument. You may retrieve all the setups from the instrument at once using the RETRIEVE ALL button
or send all the setups back to the instrument at once using the UPDATE ALL SETUPS button.
Sensor &gt; Diagnostics
The SENSOR &gt; DIAGNOSTICS command opens to a submenu allowing access to the various diagnostic tests
available to verify performance of your instrument. Those tests are described below.
Green Tile Test
Note: This is available for all instruments except Vista.
When DIAGNOSTICS &gt; GREEN TILE TEST is selected, a special job is opened in EasyMatch QC and, if this
is the first time you have run the green tile test for this instrument, the following screen will be shown. )
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Figure 226. Green Tile Test
As prompted, ENTER THE VALUES READ AT FACTORY for your green tile in XYZ. These values can be
found on the back of the green diagnostics tile. Once all three numbers have been entered, click OK. A
standard called GREEN TILE VALUES READ AT FACTORY will be created in a Green Tile Test Job. The
following prompt then appears.
Figure 227. Reminder to Install Standard Port Plate
As instructed, make sure that the standard port plate for your instrument is currently installed. This will
generally be the port insert with the largest opening that is not covered by glass. Click OK when this port
plate is installed. If you need to adjust your green tile values, click REVISE GREEN TILE VALUES before
clicking OK.
Follow the on-screen prompts to PERFORM A NORMAL STANDARDIZATION IN REFLECTANCE/RSIN
MODE. When standardization is complete, the following prompt will be shown.
Figure 228. Prompt to Read the Green Tile
Center the green tile over the sample port/reflectance port with the colored side facing the instrument.
Click OK.
The green tile will be read and the measurement added to the green tile check job. Its pass/fail status
will also be shown. Should this test FAIL, a different message will appear suggesting actions to take.
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Figure 229. Results of Diagnostics: Green Tile
Click YES to close the Green Tile Job. The following pdf report will appear documenting the results of the
test. As an option, this report can be printed as a hardcopy for your records. In addition, this GREEN TILE
REPORT is automatically saved in C:\HunterLab\EasyMatchQC-ER Client\Reports or
C:\HunterLab\EasyMatchQC\Reports with a unique data/time stamp for future reference.
Figure 230. Diagnostics Report
FILE &gt; EXIT to close the report and finish the test.
Repeatability Test
When DIAGNOSTICS &gt; REPEATABILITY TEST is selected, a special job is opened in EasyMatch QC and the
following prompt is shown. )
Figure 231. Reminder to Use Standard Port Plate
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As instructed, make sure that the standard port plate for your instrument is currently installed. This will
generally be the port insert with the largest opening that is not covered by glass. Click OK when this port
plate is installed.
Follow the on-screen prompts to PERFORM A NORMAL STANDARDIZATION IN REFLECTANCE/RSIN
MODE. When standardization is complete, the following prompt will be shown.
Figure 232. Repeatability Test: White Tile
Center the white calibrated tile over the sample port/reflectance port with the white side facing the
instrument. Click OK. The Repeatability Test screen appears.
Figure 233. Repeatability Test: White Tile Readings
The white tile is read as a standard and then twenty times as a sample. The color values for each reading
are displayed on the Repeatability Test screen as they are made. The pass/fail result for each reading is
also shown. Once all the readings have been made, you are provided with instructions concerning what
you should do if your instrument fails the repeatability test. Click YES if you wish to save the test data to
the job or NO if you wish the data to be discarded. The pass/fail tolerances for each instrument are
listed below.
Instrument
Pass Criteria for Repeatability
Aeros
dE* ≤ 0.02
Agera
dE* ≤ 0.02
ColorFlex EZ
dE* ≤ 0.05
LabScan XE
dE* ≤ 0.09
MiniScan EZ
dE* ≤ 0.05
UltraScan PRO
dE* ≤ 0.03
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UltraScan VIS
dE* ≤ 0.03
Vista
dE* ≤ 0.02
Click YES to close the Repeatability Job. The following pdf report will appear documenting the results of
the test. As an option, this report can be printed as a hardcopy for your records. This REPEATABILITY
TEST REPORT is automatically saved in c:\HunterLab\EasyMatchQC-ER Client\Reports with a unique
data/time stamp for future reference.
Figure 234. Report on Repeatability Test
FILE &gt; EXIT to close the report and finish the test
Didymium Filter Test
When DIAGNOSTICS &gt; DIDYMIUM FILTER TEST is selected, a special job is opened in
EasyMatch QC and the following prompt is shown.
Note: This is available for Vista, UltraScan PRO,
UltraScan VIS and Vista only.)
Figure 235. Didymium Filter Test: Reminder to Use Standard Port Plate
As instructed, make sure that the standard port plate for your instrument is currently installed. This will
generally be the port insert with the largest opening that is not covered by glass. Click OK when this port
plate is installed.
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Follow the on-screen prompts to PERFORM A NORMAL STANDARDIZATION IN RTRAN mode. When
standardization is complete, the following prompt will be shown.
Figure 236. Didymium Filter Test: Place filter at RTRAN port
Screw the didymium filter, in its threaded tune, into the matching threads at the lens. Shut the
transmittance compartment door. Click OK when you have done so. The Didymium Filter Test screen
appears.
Figure 237. Inserting the Didymium Filter at RTRAN port (lens side)
Figure 238. Didymium Filter Test: Enter Data Sheet Values
As instructed, ENTER THE 430 NM AND 570 NM TRANSMITTANCE VALUES from the Didymium Filter
area of your tile data sheet. For an UltraScan PRO, also ENTER THE 820NM READING. Click ACCEPT to
enter these values. (Click ACCEPT on future instances of the test to acknowledge the correct values).
Twenty readings of the didymium filter will be made and then averaged.
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Figure 239. Display of Didymium Filter Readings &amp; Average
A pass/fail assessment is provided for the averaged reading along with instructions concerning what to
do if your instrument failed the test. Click YES if you wish to save the test data to the job or NO if you
wish the data to be discarded. The pass/fail tolerances for each instrument are listed below.
Sensor
•
430nm
570nm
UltraScan VIS
Average reading ≤ 1.05 %T
Average reading ≤ 3.15 %T
UltraScan PRO
Average reading ≤ 1.25 %T
Average reading ≤ 4.55 %T
Vista
Average reading ≤ 1.05 %T
Average reading ≤ 3.15 %T
For the UltraScan PRO, the 820-nm average reading differs from the entered 820 nm value by no
more than 2.0 %T else fail.
The following prompt is given next.
Figure 240. Reminder to Remove the Didymium Filter
Remove the didymium filter from the lens port and click OK. Click YES to close the Didymium Filter Job.
The following pdf report will appear documenting the results of the test. As an option, this report can be
printed as a hardcopy for your records. This Wavelength Accuracy Didymium Filter Report is
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automatically saved in C:\HunterLab\EasyMatchQC-ER Client\Reports or
C:\Hunterlab\EasyMatchQC\Reports with a unique data/time stamp for future reference.
Figure 241. Report on Didymium Filter Readings
File &gt; Exit to close the report and finish the test.
Advanced Diagnostics
Note: This is available for most instruments except Vista, Aeros and Agera Advanced diagnostics can
be found in Vista/Aeros/Agera Essentials software.
When DIAGNOSTICS &gt; ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS is selected, a utility by which the various hardware
components of your instrument may be checked is opened. Example screens for the LabScan XE are
shown below. These screens will appear slightly differently for other instrument types.
Figure 242. Instrument Status Information
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Figure 243. Advanced Diagnostics: Read Photometric Data
Figure 244. Advanced Diagnostics: Standardize
Figure 245. Advanced Diagnostics: Motor Test
Click MOTOR TEST to test the instrument motors. Click the button to the left of each test name to
toggle between RUN (PERFORM THE TEST) and SKIP (DO NOT PERFORM THE TEST), then click
START to begin the chosen test(s). These tests are not available for ColorFlex EZ, , and MiniScan EZ,
as there are no motors in these instruments to test. Results are shown at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 246. Advanced Diagnostics: Signal Level Test
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Click SIGNAL LEVEL and then click FLASH to display raw signal level counts for the sample that is
currently at the sample port. Check any of the available boxes to show the data a different way, such
as in a graph.
Predictive Diagnostics
Predictive Diagnostics are available for each sensor type under SENSOR &gt; DIAGNOSTICS &gt; PREDICTIVE.
Figure 247. Predictive Diagnostics Settings
1.1 Setup the reminder interval (in days) for each diagnostic test (i.e.. Repeatability, Green Tile, and
Didymium Filter). Next select Disable alerts or enable alerts. The default value is to &quot;Disable
Diagnostics Test Alerts&quot;.
1.2 View trend plots for each diagnostic test (e.g. Repeatability, Green Tile, and Didymium Filter).
For each trend plot, select the time range, then click Show to display the data.
Figure 248. Green Tile Diagnostic Trend
2. All collected predictive diagnostics data are saved into a database. This data is specific to an
instrument and can include alert reminders, didymium data, gloss tile data, green tile data,
trend names, and white tile data.
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The Window Menu
From the WINDOW MENU, you can arrange the data views on the screen, open a new window, or go to a
specific job. The functions available through the WINDOW MENU are described in the remainder of this chapter.
Window &gt; New Window
The WINDOW &gt; NEW WINDOW command allows you to open a second window for the current job on your
EasyMatch QC screen. This creates additional displays for the job, without running out of room on the screen.
Figure 249. Creating a New Window
Window &gt; Cascade
The WINDOW &gt; CASCADE command moves the current jobs so that they are cascaded one on top of the other
and only the title bar of each job is visible. You may CLICK ON ANY OF THE TITLE BARS to show that job as the
top job. Pressing CTRL and TAB simultaneously toggles each job to the top in turn.
Figure 250. Cascading of Windows
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Window &gt; Tile
The WINDOW &gt; TILE command moves the current jobs so that they are displayed on the screen with one on top
of the other. The sizes of the jobs are adjusted so that they all fit on the screen. The currently selected job is
always placed in the upper portion of the screen area.
Figure 251. Window Tile for Multiple Windows
Window &gt; List of Open Jobs
You can make any job active by selecting it from the WINDOW MENU. A check will appear next to that job in the
WINDOW MENU, the title bar of the active job will be highlighted, and the job will come to the front.
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The Help Menu
From the HELP MENU, you can view the EasyMatch QC help file and information about your version of the
program. The functions available through the HELP MENU are described in the remainder of this chapter.
Help &gt; Help Topics
The HELP MENU &gt; HELP TOPICS command opens the EasyMatch QC help file in which you can locate
information on how to operate your instrument and software by searching for keywords, using the index, or
using the table of contents. To use the help file, you must have a web browser (such as Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator) installed on your computer. The keyboard shortcut for this command is F1.
Note: If you are running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed and are viewing the help
file using Microsoft Internet Explorer, you will need to allow blocked content to view the help
correctly. See the yellow bar at the top of the browser for instructions on how to do so.
Help &gt; HunterLab on the Web
The HELP &gt; HUNTERLAB ON THE WEB command opens your web browser and takes you to the HunterLab web
site in case you need to get information on color measurement, instruments, or technical assistance.
Help &gt; About
The HELP &gt; ABOUT command brings up the About EasyMatch QC Software box specifying the VERSION of
EasyMatch QC being run and giving copyright and contact information.
Figure 252. Help Menu: About
Help &gt; License Information
The HELP &gt; ABOUT &gt; LICENSE INFO command brings up a box specifying the type of SoftKey license and the
instrument interface. For information on installing a SoftKey license, see HOW TO INSTALL
EASYMATCH QC.
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Figure 253. License Information
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APPENDIX A: Software Messages
Occasionally you may receive an error or warning message on your computer screen. A message can help you
determine if you have a setup, instrument, or software problem. This appendix lists some of the more prevalent
messages for EasyMatch QC. If any error message is displayed which is not described in this chapter, it may be a
Windows message. Refer to your Windows User’s Guide for a possible explanation. Contact HunterLab Technical
Support if the error message cannot be found or the problem persists. Please read ‘When You Need Assistance’,
prior to telephoning HunterLab.
Message Text
Meaning
Possible Solution(s)
An error occurred
during the move data
process.
This message indicates that one or
more files are not registering in the
system (Windows) registry during
the installation process. This
generally occurs when you are
attempting to install while logged
into Windows using an account that
does not have administrator
privileges.
Cancel the installation and log into Windows
using an administrator account, then
perform the installation.
Cannot execute the
application due to
Invalid license. Please
contact HunterLab.
You are attempting to open
EasyMatch QC with a defective
hardware key connected to your
computer. .
Obtain a new key from HunterLab.
Did not receive a
status message from
the sensor.
The sensor is not responding to the
software’s attempt to connect to it.
Follow the instructions on the screen below
the message to check the status of the
sensor and its connections. If you are
connecting to a MiniScan EZ, confirm that
the instrument is turned on. If you are
connecting to an UltraScan PRO or UltraScan
VIS using a USB cable, also consider whether
the FTDI USB-to-serial adapter is installed
properly. If, after checking and attempting to
connect again, this message is still received,
contact HunterLab concerning instrument
service.
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Message Text
Meaning
Possible Solution(s)
Difference data cannot
be retrieved from the
data log when it is in
tristimulus mode.
You are attempting to copy a
Difference Tristimulus sample from
a ColorFlex EZ or MiniScan EZ Data
log into a job or into the database.
The software does not know what
standard values were used to
calculate the sample’s difference
data.
Save all data to the ColorFlex EZ or MiniScan
EZ Plus Data log as Spectral Data or Absolute
Tristimulus data.
Failed to detect
HunterLab key. Insert
and try again.
You are attempting to open
EasyMatch QC without the SoftKey
connected to your computer.
Install the EasyMatch QC key provided with
your system onto your computer.
Not an EasyMatch QC
key.
You are attempting to open
EasyMatch QC with a hardware key
connected to your computer that is
either not a HunterLab key or is not
programmed to allow access to
EasyMatch QC.
Install the EasyMatch QC key provided with
your system onto your computer.
Standard’s
standardization mode
doesn’t match the
sample’s
standardization mode.
Sample will not be
read.
You are attempting to link a sample
read in one mode (i.e., TTRAN 1.00in with UV filter nominal) to a
standard read in another mode (i.e.,
RSIN 1.00-in with UV filter nominal).
If the mode of the sample is correct, link it to
a standard read in that mode.
The job’s sensor type
and the current sensor
type do not match.
Standard cannot be
read.
The current job is linked to one
sensor type (i.e., LabScan XE), but
you are trying to make
measurements using a sensor of a
different type (i.e., Agera)
If the mode of the sample is incorrect,
standardize the instrument in the proper
mode before reading the sample again.
Uncheck ‘Lock Standardization Mode to Job’
in Application Preferences.
Open a job that is linked to the sensor type
with which you wish to read.
Uncheck ‘Lock Sensor to Job’ in Application
Preferences.
Connect licensed sensor.
You have not yet
installed a sensor.
Please install a sensor
if you wish to take
measurements.
You are opening the software for
the first time or for the first time
after removing all installed sensors.
Use the Sensor &gt; Install/Configure command
to install the desired sensor.
Your license has
expired. Please contact
HunterLab.
You are attempting to open
EasyMatch QC with SoftKey that has
expired on your computer.
Obtain an updated key from HunterLab and
install it onto your computer.
No license is activated.
Need to activate a license key to use the
application.
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APPENDIX B: Creating and Configuring a SQL Database
This appendix describes how to create and configure a SQL database for use with EasyMatch QC. A working
knowledge of SQL server is recommended for performing these steps. A copy of SQL Server (Microsoft SQL
Server is typical) should be installed first followed by EasyMatch QC, as described in the EasyMatch QC
Installation Guide.
1. In SQL Server, select FILE &gt; OPEN and choose to open the script file from the location
For 32 bit OS: C:\Program Files\HunterLab\EasyMatchQC\SQL Database Script\EZMQC.sql
(or)
For 64 bit OS: C:\Program Files (x86)\HunterLab\EasyMatchQC\SQL Database Script\EZMQC.sql”
This is the location of the file if you installed EasyMatch QC to the default folder. If you installed
elsewhere, you will find the SQL Database Script subfolder in your installation folder.
2. Execute the EZMQC.sql script file and the EZMQC SQL database will be created. A separate database
for each sensor type based on the sensor name, “tblMeasurements_XXXX” is also created.
3. You can use the SQL Server to view this database and see that tables have been created within it.
4. In the TREE VIEW, expand the SECURITY BRANCH.
5. Right-click on SECURITY &gt; LOGINS and choose NEW LOGIN.
6. Change Default Database to EZMQC and do USER MAPPING to set each User with data read and
write roles for the EZMQC SQL database.
Figure 254. Creating an SQL Database
7. Close SQL Server.
8. On the computer where EasyMatch QC will be run, open EasyMatch QC.
9. Select SYSTEM CONFIGURATION &gt; OPTIONS, and then DATA STORAGE. The Data Storage Screen
appears.
10. Select the SQL SERVER, enter the server and database name (EZMQC). Click OK.
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Figure 255. SQL Database Storage
When the SQL Database Server is selected, a new option is provided to select the Authentication
type as Windows or SQL server in the Data Storage Dialog. If Windows is selected, the current
system login in user credentials will be used to login to the SQL server, then there is no need to
specify the user name and password. When SQL Server option is selected, the database server
credentials need to be specified.
Note: When Windows Authentication option is selected in SQL server (local server or
network server in a domain), the login security permissions should be added for the
configured EZMQC-ER Admin/User groups for EZMQC database in the SQL Server.
11. Restart EasyMatch QC and then SQL Server Database is ready for use.
12. A separate data table is created for each instrument based on the sensor name. The following
information is available in this table: time stamp, measurement type, measurement name, color
scale, Ill/Obs, tristimulus color value, sensor type, sensor ID and spectral data. This table can be
imported directly to the user’s own SQL server. An example of this table is shown below.
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Figure 256. Additional Table for Each Sensor
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Figures
Figure 1. EasyMatch Installation ............................................................................................................... 12
Figure 2. Installation for Flash Drive ......................................................................................................... 12
Figure 3. Software Key License ................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 4. Completed Install ....................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 5. No License Warning ................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 6. Activate License ......................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 7. Request 30-day Trial .................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 8. Sensor Manager ......................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 9. Setup Sensor .............................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 10. Setup Mode.............................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 11. LabScan Standardization .......................................................................................................... 18
Figure 12. Standardizing on the Light Trap to set Bottom-of-Scale ......................................................... 18
Figure 13. Setting Bottom-of-Scale for RTRAN ......................................................................................... 19
Figure 14. Setting Bottom-of-scale for RTRAN Mode ............................................................................... 19
Figure 15. Setting Top-of-Scale with the White Tile ................................................................................. 19
Figure 16. Parts of a Job ............................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 17. Example of a Template ............................................................................................................ 25
Figure 18. Job Tree .................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 19. Properties of a Standard .......................................................................................................... 28
Figure 20. Tolerances ................................................................................................................................ 28
Figure 21. Hitch Standardization .............................................................................................................. 28
Figure 22. Setting Up a Hitch Standard ..................................................................................................... 29
Figure 23. Print Preview ............................................................................................................................ 29
Figure 24. Printing the Job Tree ................................................................................................................ 30
Figure 25. Enter Colorimetric Data for a Standard ................................................................................... 30
Figure 26. Entering Standard ID ................................................................................................................ 31
Figure 27. Entering Spectral Data for a Standard ..................................................................................... 31
Figure 28. Entering Sample ID................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 29. Color Data Table....................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 30. Configure the Color Data Table ............................................................................................... 32
Figure 31. Configure Custom Field ............................................................................................................ 33
Figure 32. Select a Custom Label .............................................................................................................. 33
Figure 33. Custom Field Added to Color Data Table ................................................................................. 34
Figure 34. Inserting Data for Custom Field ............................................................................................... 34
Figure 35. Display of Data for Custom Field ............................................................................................. 34
Figure 36. Custom Field Configuration ..................................................................................................... 34
Figure 37. Label for Formula Field ............................................................................................................ 35
Figure 38. Enter Custom Formula ............................................................................................................. 35
Figure 39.Measurements with Text Criteria ............................................................................................. 35
Figure 40. Display of Custom Formula in the Field ................................................................................... 36
Figure 41. Color Data Table with Custom Fields ....................................................................................... 37
Figure 42. Print Preview of Color Data Table ............................................................................................ 37
Figure 43. Printed View of Color Data Table (Truncated page) ................................................................ 38
Figure 44. 2D Color Plot ............................................................................................................................ 39
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Figure 45. 2D Color Plot Configuration ..................................................................................................... 39
Figure 46. Print Preview of 2D Color Plot ................................................................................................. 40
Figure 47. Printed Output of 2D Color Plot............................................................................................... 41
Figure 48. 3D Color Plot ............................................................................................................................ 42
Figure 49. 3D Color Plot Configuration ..................................................................................................... 42
Figure 50. Print Preview of 3D Color Plot ................................................................................................. 43
Figure 51. Printer Output of 3D Color Plot ............................................................................................... 43
Figure 52. Color Rendering Plot ................................................................................................................ 44
Figure 53. Color Rendering Configuration ................................................................................................ 45
Figure 54. Color Rendering Print Preview ................................................................................................. 45
Figure 55. Color Rendering Printer Output ............................................................................................... 46
Figure 56. Easy View Screen ..................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 57. EZ View Configuration .............................................................................................................. 47
Figure 58. EZ View Print Preview .............................................................................................................. 48
Figure 59. EZ View Printer Output ............................................................................................................ 48
Figure 60. Memo View .............................................................................................................................. 49
Figure 61. Memo View Configuration ....................................................................................................... 50
Figure 62. Memo View Print Preview ....................................................................................................... 50
Figure 63. Memo View Printer Output ..................................................................................................... 51
Figure 64. Spectral Data View ................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 65. Spectral Data Configuration ..................................................................................................... 52
Figure 66. Spectral Data Print Preview ..................................................................................................... 52
Figure 67. Spectral Data Printer Output ................................................................................................... 53
Figure 68. Spectral Plot View .................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 69. Spectral Plot Configuration ...................................................................................................... 54
Figure 70. Spectral Plot Print Preview ...................................................................................................... 55
Figure 71. Spectral Plot Printer Output .................................................................................................... 55
Figure 72. Trend Plot View – Line and Point ............................................................................................. 56
Figure 73. Trend Plot Configuration ......................................................................................................... 57
Figure 74. Trend Plot Limits ...................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 75. Trend Plot Print Preview .......................................................................................................... 58
Figure 76. Trend Plot Printout .................................................................................................................. 58
Figure 77. Database Title .......................................................................................................................... 59
Figure 78. Keyboard Shortcuts .................................................................................................................. 60
Figure 79. Open Commands ..................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 80. Command from Open File Menu ............................................................................................. 61
Figure 81. Open Edit Menu ....................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 82.Open View Menu ...................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 83. Open Measurements ............................................................................................................... 62
Figure 84. Open Options ........................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 85. Open Sensor ............................................................................................................................. 63
Figure 86. Open Window .......................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 87. Open Help ................................................................................................................................ 63
Figure 88. Open Job Menu ........................................................................................................................ 65
Figure 89. Job Template: Open ................................................................................................................. 66
Figure 90. Recall Measurement ................................................................................................................ 66
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Figure 91. Recall Measurement based on dE ........................................................................................... 67
Figure 92. Search Criteria for dE ............................................................................................................... 67
Figure 93. Search Results .......................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 94. Search Using Query .................................................................................................................. 68
Figure 95. List of Queries .......................................................................................................................... 69
Figure 96. Delete from Database .............................................................................................................. 70
Figure 97. Criteria for Deletion ................................................................................................................. 70
Figure 98. Delete based on dE .................................................................................................................. 70
Figure 99. Search Criteria for Deletion ..................................................................................................... 71
Figure 100. Search Results for Deletion .................................................................................................... 71
Figure 101. File Save As............................................................................................................................. 72
Figure 102. Job Save As ............................................................................................................................. 72
Figure 103. Measurements Saved ............................................................................................................ 73
Figure 104. eSignature .............................................................................................................................. 73
Figure 105. Company Logo Configuration ................................................................................................ 74
Figure 106. Select Company Logo ............................................................................................................. 74
Figure 107. Report Header &amp; Footer ........................................................................................................ 74
Figure 108. Print Job Setup ....................................................................................................................... 75
Figure 109. Selected Views to Print .......................................................................................................... 76
Figure 110. Printing Spectral Data Table .................................................................................................. 76
Figure 111. Print Job Preview ................................................................................................................... 77
Figure 112. Printer Setup .......................................................................................................................... 77
Figure 113. Printer Margins ...................................................................................................................... 78
Figure 114. Import File into Current Job ................................................................................................... 78
Figure 115. QTX Format ............................................................................................................................ 79
Figure 116. Email Command ..................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 117. Database Backup.................................................................................................................... 80
Figure 118. Database Import .................................................................................................................... 80
Figure 119. Import Measurement ............................................................................................................ 81
Figure 120. Import Dialog Box .................................................................................................................. 81
Figure 121. Import Completed.................................................................................................................. 81
Figure 122. Save New Database ............................................................................................................... 82
Figure 123. Import Database .................................................................................................................... 82
Figure 124. Results of Searching a Database ............................................................................................ 82
Figure 125. Import File to . . . .................................................................................................................... 83
Figure 126. Log Off for User ...................................................................................................................... 83
Figure 127. Confirming Deletion ............................................................................................................... 85
Figure 128. Display of Toolbar .................................................................................................................. 87
Figure 129. Toolbar Not Displayed ........................................................................................................... 87
Figure 130. Status Bar is Displayed ........................................................................................................... 88
Figure 131. No Status Bar Displayed ......................................................................................................... 88
Figure 132. Job Tree is Displayed .............................................................................................................. 89
Figure 133. Job Tree Not Displayed .......................................................................................................... 89
Figure 134. View Audit Log ....................................................................................................................... 90
Figure 135. Printout of Audit Log .............................................................................................................. 90
Figure 136. Event Log Filters ..................................................................................................................... 91
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Figure 137. Event Log Configuration......................................................................................................... 91
Figure 138. Event List ................................................................................................................................ 91
Figure 139. Event Details .......................................................................................................................... 92
Figure 140. Enter Standard ID ................................................................................................................... 93
Figure 141. Enter Sample ID ..................................................................................................................... 93
Figure 142. Name the Series ..................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 143. Configure Color Data Table .................................................................................................... 95
Figure 144. Right Click to Select Standard Properties .............................................................................. 95
Figure 145. Select Tolerances ................................................................................................................... 96
Figure 146. Input Tolerance Limits ........................................................................................................... 96
Figure 147. Configure Color Plot ............................................................................................................... 96
Figure 148. Graphical Display of Chromaticity Plot .................................................................................. 97
Figure 149. Measurement Average .......................................................................................................... 97
Figure 150. Calculating Measurement Average........................................................................................ 98
Figure 151. Search Results for Best Standard Fit ...................................................................................... 98
Figure 152. Standard to Compare Average .............................................................................................. 99
Figure 153. Calculated Measurement Average ........................................................................................ 99
Figure 154. Measurement Average Saved as Standard ............................................................................ 99
Figure 155. Setting Up Naming Rules ..................................................................................................... 101
Figure 156. Rules for Naming Standards ................................................................................................ 102
Figure 157. Rules for Naming Series ....................................................................................................... 102
Figure 158. Rules for Naming Products .................................................................................................. 103
Figure 159. Extra ID Rules ....................................................................................................................... 103
Figure 160. Selecting a Method for Averaging ....................................................................................... 104
Figure 161. Selecting Special Read Method............................................................................................ 105
Figure 162. Read Method Menu: Opacity .............................................................................................. 105
Figure 163. Read Method Menu: Haze ................................................................................................... 106
Figure 164. Multimode Read Option ...................................................................................................... 106
Figure 165. Timed Readings .................................................................................................................... 107
Figure 166. Automatic Standard Search ................................................................................................. 107
Figure 167. Setting Tolerances................................................................................................................ 108
Figure 168. Setting Tolerances for an Index ........................................................................................... 108
Figure 169. Setting Tolerances for a Difference ..................................................................................... 109
Figure 170. Setting Shade Tolerances ..................................................................................................... 109
Figure 171. Setting Haze &amp; Opacity Tolerances ...................................................................................... 110
Figure 172. Select Adjustable Scale ........................................................................................................ 110
Figure 173. Enter CMC Factors ............................................................................................................... 111
Figure 174. Export ASCII .......................................................................................................................... 111
Figure 175. ASCII Export Configuration................................................................................................... 111
Figure 176. ASCII Export to Notepad ...................................................................................................... 112
Figure 177. Data Send COM Port Selection ............................................................................................ 113
Figure 178. Data Send Configuration ...................................................................................................... 113
Figure 179. Data Send COM Port Configuration ..................................................................................... 114
Figure 180. Select Custom Index............................................................................................................. 114
Figure 181. Select New Custom Index for CDT Screen ........................................................................... 115
Figure 182. Global Preferences Menu .................................................................................................... 115
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Figure 183. Global Preferences for Illuminants ...................................................................................... 116
Figure 184. Global Preferences for Language ......................................................................................... 116
Figure 185. Global Preferences - Default Job Template ......................................................................... 116
Figure 186. Global Preferences - Open Job Template ............................................................................ 117
Figure 187. Global Preferences - Browse for Job File ............................................................................. 117
Figure 188. Global Template - Sample ID ............................................................................................... 118
Figure 189. Global Preferences Current Sensor &amp; Standardization Mode Options ............................... 118
Figure 190. External Trigger Configuration ............................................................................................. 119
Figure 191. Standardization Using External Trigger ............................................................................... 120
Figure 192. Standard Measurement by External Trigger ....................................................................... 120
Figure 193. User Manager ...................................................................................................................... 122
Figure 194. User Manager: New User..................................................................................................... 122
Figure 195. User Manager: Set Password .............................................................................................. 122
Figure 196. User Manager: Edit User Name .......................................................................................... 123
Figure 197. User Manager: Select Group ............................................................................................... 123
Figure 198. User Manager: View Groups ............................................................................................... 123
Figure 199. User Manager: Add New Group.......................................................................................... 124
Figure 200. Add New Group Privileges ................................................................................................... 124
Figure 201. User Manager: Add Users ................................................................................................... 125
Figure 202. Default Storage Location ..................................................................................................... 126
Figure 203. ER Version: Server Settings ................................................................................................. 126
Figure 204. Defining the Toolbar ............................................................................................................ 127
Figure 205. Sensor Manager ................................................................................................................... 129
Figure 206. Configuring Sensor Type &amp; ID .............................................................................................. 129
Figure 207. Setup Mode for Sensor ........................................................................................................ 130
Figure 208. Sensor Deletion .................................................................................................................... 130
Figure 209. Renaming a Sensor .............................................................................................................. 130
Figure 210. Set Modes for a Sensor ........................................................................................................ 131
Figure 211. Standardization: Bottom of Scale ........................................................................................ 131
Figure 212. Standardization: Top-of-scale .............................................................................................. 132
Figure 213. Confirming that Standardization is Completed ................................................................... 132
Figure 214. Set Modes for a Sensor ........................................................................................................ 133
Figure 215. Restandardization Interval ................................................................................................... 133
Figure 216. Secondary Standardization for LabScan XE ......................................................................... 133
Figure 217. Calibration of UV Filter: 457 Brightness .............................................................................. 134
Figure 218. Calibration of WI GANZ ........................................................................................................ 134
Figure 219. Prompt for Calibration of UV Filter ...................................................................................... 134
Figure 220. Multimode Configuration .................................................................................................... 135
Figure 221. Multimode: Mode Selection ............................................................................................... 135
Figure 222. Data log: Import Readings .................................................................................................. 136
Figure 223. Data log: Available Data ....................................................................................................... 136
Figure 224. Configure Setups: Groups .................................................................................................... 137
Figure 225. Product Setup by Instrument: ColorFlex EZ (left), MiniScan EZ (right) ............................... 138
Figure 226. Green Tile Test ..................................................................................................................... 139
Figure 227. Reminder to Install Standard Port Plate .............................................................................. 139
Figure 228. Prompt to Read the Green Tile ............................................................................................ 139
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Figure 229. Results of Diagnostics: Green Tile........................................................................................ 140
Figure 230. Diagnostics Report ............................................................................................................... 140
Figure 231. Reminder to Use Standard Port Plate .................................................................................. 140
Figure 232. Repeatability Test: White Tile .............................................................................................. 141
Figure 233. Repeatability Test: White Tile Readings ............................................................................. 141
Figure 234. Report on Repeatability Test ............................................................................................... 142
Figure 235. Didymium Filter Test: Reminder to Use Standard Port Plate .............................................. 142
Figure 236. Didymium Filter Test: Place filter at RTRAN port ................................................................ 143
Figure 237. Inserting the Didymium Filter at RTRAN port (lens side) .................................................... 143
Figure 238. Didymium Filter Test: Enter Data Sheet Values .................................................................. 143
Figure 239. Display of Didymium Filter Readings &amp; Average ................................................................. 144
Figure 240. Reminder to Remove the Didymium Filter .......................................................................... 144
Figure 241. Report on Didymium Filter Readings ................................................................................... 145
Figure 242. Instrument Status Information ............................................................................................ 145
Figure 243. Advanced Diagnostics: Read Photometric Data ................................................................. 146
Figure 244. Advanced Diagnostics: Standardize .................................................................................... 146
Figure 245. Advanced Diagnostics: Motor Test ..................................................................................... 146
Figure 246. Advanced Diagnostics: Signal Level Test ............................................................................. 146
Figure 247. Predictive Diagnostics Settings ........................................................................................... 147
Figure 248. Green Tile Diagnostic Trend................................................................................................. 147
Figure 249. Creating a New Window ...................................................................................................... 148
Figure 250. Cascading of Windows ......................................................................................................... 148
Figure 251. Window Tile for Multiple Windows ..................................................................................... 149
Figure 252. Help Menu: About ............................................................................................................... 150
Figure 253. License Information ............................................................................................................. 151
Figure 254. Creating an SQL Database .................................................................................................... 154
Figure 255. SQL Database Storage .......................................................................................................... 155
Figure 256. Additional Table for Each Sensor ......................................................................................... 156
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Index
2D Color plot, 38
3D Color plot, 42
About, 151
Adjust Scale Factors, 110
Advanced Diagnostics, 145
An error occurred during the move data
process, 153
Application Preferences, 115
Apply Template to Job, 73
ASCII export, 111
Audit Log, 90
Automatic Standard Search, 98
Average, 97
Average method, 104
Average Selected to Measurement, 99
Average Selected to New Standard, 99
Average selected to standard, 99
Backup Database, 80
Cannot execute the application due to Invalid
license., 153
Cascade, 149
Close Job, 71
Color data table, 31
Color render, 44
Company Logo, 73
Configure Automatic Standard Search, 107
Configure Multi Mode, 135
Configure setups, 137
Configure Timed Read, 107
Copy, 85
Create New Database, 81
Custom Data Field, 33
Custom Field, 33
Custom Formula Field, 34
Customize Toolbar, 127
Cut, 85
Data Send, 112
Data Storage, 125
Data views, 26
Database, 80
Default tolerances, 108
Delete, 85
Delete Measurement from Database, 69
Diagnostics, 138
164
Didymium Filter Test, 142
Difference tolerances, 109
EasyGroup, 127
Edit menu, 85
Copy, 85
Cut, 85
Delete, 85
Paste, 85
E-mail, 79
error message, 153
eSignature, 73
Event Log, 90
Exit, 83
Export, 78
EZ view, 46
Features of software, 23
File menu, 65
Apply template to job, 73
Close job, 71
Configure company logo, 73
Delete measurement from database, 69
E-mail, 79
Exit, 83
Export, 78
Header/footer setup, 74
Import QTX format, 78
Log off, 83
Most recently opened jobs, 83
New Job, 65
Open job, 65
Open job template, 65
Page setup, 78
Print job, 77
Print job preview, 76
Print job setup, 75
Printer setup, 77
Recall measurement from database, 66
Save job, 72
Save job as, 72
Save job template, 72
Save job template as, 72
Save measurement to database, 73
Signature, 73
Green Tile Test, 138
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Haze, 105
Haze tolerances, 110
Header/footer setup, 75
Help menu, 151
About, 151
Help topics, 151
HunterLab on the web, 151
Help topics, 151
Highway Safety Colors (ASTM 4956, 94
HunterLab on the Web, 151
Import EasyGroup Sequence, 127
Import Logged Reads, 136
Import Textiles Database, 82
Index tolerances, 108
Insert Custom Field, 33
Install the software, 11
Install/Configure, 129
Job conventions, 24
Job tree, 26
Job Tree, 89
Jobs, 23
Keep Sample Measurement Window Open, 117
Lock sensor to Job, 118
Lock Standardization mode to Job, 118
Log Off, 83
Measurements menu, 93
Automatic standard search, 98
Average, 97
Average selected to measurement, 99
Average selected to new standard, 99
Average selected to standard, 99
Read sample, 93
Read series, 94
Read standard, 93
Timed read, 98
Memo view, 49
Most Recently Opened Jobs, 83
Multiple Read Mode, 106
Naming conventions, 101
New Job, 65
New window, 149
Opacity, 105
Opacity tolerances, 110
Open job template, 65
Open Jobs, 150
Options menu, 101
Adjust scale factors, 110
Application Preferences, 115
ASCII export, 111
Average method, 104
Customize toolbar, 127
Data send, 112
Default tolerances, 107
EasyGroup, 127
Import EasyGroup Sequence, 127
Naming conventions, 101
Read Method, 105
System configuration, 121
Options Menu
Configure automatic standard search, 107
Configure timed read, 107
Page Setup, 78
Paste, 85
Print Job, 77
Print Job Preview, 76
Print Job Setup, 75
Printer Setup, 77
QTX, 78
QTX Format, 78
Read method, 105
Read sample, 93
Read Series, 94
Read standard, 93
Recall Measurement from Database, 66
Repeatability Test, 140
Retain IDs in Sample Measurement Window,
118
Safety notes, 2
Save job, 72
Save job as, 72
Save job template, 72
Save Job Template As, 72
Save Measurement to Database, 73
Scale tolerances, 108
Sensor Installation, 15
Sensor menu
Diagnostics, 138
Sensors menu, 129
Configure Multi Mode, 135
Configure setups, 137
Install/Configure, 129
Set interval, 133
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Set Modes, 132
Standardize, 131
UV filter calibration, 133
Sensors Menu
Import logged reads, 136
Server settings, 126
Set interval, 133
Set Modes, 132
Shade tolerances, 109
SoftKey License Activation, 13
Software Installation, 11
Software messages, 153
Spectral data table, 51
Spectral plot, 54, 59
Standardization, 17
45/0 or 0/45, 17
Standardization d/8 sphere, 18
Standardize, 131
Status bar, 88
System configuration, 121
Templates, 25
166
Tile, 150
Time synchronization, 80
Timed Read, 98
Toolbar, 87
Toolbar buttons, 24
Trend plot, 56
Universal Database Import, 81
User Manager, 121
UV Filter Calibration, 133
View menu, 87
Audit log, 90
Event log, 90
Job tree, 89
Status bar, 88
Toolbar, 87
Window menu, 149
Cascade, 149
New window, 149
Open jobs, 150
Tile, 150
Yxy Chromaticity Plot, 94
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