SYMPTOM
You want to plot your data in QC-CALC Real-Time in an order other than it was originally collected.
CAUSE
QC-CALC Real-Time will always plot the data, from left-to-right in the order that it was received. For this reason there are two possible ways to change what you see.
WORKAROUND 1
You can move the data in the records so that QC-CALC believes the data was measured in the order that you want. This method may be better for a one time sort, where you don't mind doing a little copying and pasting. For this method, see Reordering Records in the Database.
WORKAROUND 2
Temporarily sort the data and display it using a Plot Report. This is obviously not the same as the QC-CALC Real-Time screen, but it is very simple and safer than changing your data.
STEPS
- Open the data file in QC-CALC SPC and select the column on which you wish to sort.
- Right-click and choose Sort Records > Ascending/Descending.
- Now click the Report > Other Reports menu, then choose the Dimensions to include in this report.
- Now choose Plot Report as your Report Type.
This report will give you your chosen data set plotted in the pre-sorted order. No cutting and pasting, and you can do this at any time on any column.