Working with Test Specifications

Quality Gate Checks to monitor and maintain process conformity are a crucial part in manufacturing. Test Specifications define the rules and parameters for Quality Gate Checks, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Quality Gate Checks are configured based on configuration files which can be imported in Part Traceability. The primary purpose of Test Specifications is to verify the stored process results in the quality database prior to the execution of further process steps. Various additional conditions can be configured, such as ensuring the latest result for process X is OK or limiting the number of attempts to a maximum of Y.

A Quality Gate Check can be performed at any time, ensuring that defective parts are neither processed any further nor leave the production facility. Additionally, it safeguards that all data requiring archiving is stored in the database.

Element / Icon	Description
*<n> entries*	Number of entries in the list.
*Search*	Enter the search term to filter the entries.
	Use a filter
(header)	Edit multiple Test Specifications
(header)	Delete multiple Test Specifications
(header)	Download multiple Test Specifications
	Configuration of columns: Add, remove and reorder columns, see Column Options
	Select single or all entries in the list for mass actions: Edit multiple Test Specifications Delete multiple Test Specifications. Download multiple Test Specifications
	Import Test Specification(s)
(table row)	Edit single Test Specification
(table row)	Delete single Test Specification
(table row)	Download single Test Specification

Element / Icon

Description

<n> entries

Number of entries in the list.

Search

Enter the search term to filter the entries.

filter

Use a filter

edit (header)

Edit multiple Test Specifications

Delete (header)

Delete multiple Test Specifications

download (header)

Download multiple Test Specifications

settings

Configuration of columns: Add, remove and reorder columns, see Column Options

checkbox disabled

Select single or all entries in the list for mass actions:

Edit multiple Test Specifications
Delete multiple Test Specifications.
Download multiple Test Specifications

filter

Import Test Specification(s)

edit (table row)

Edit single Test Specification

Delete (table row)

Delete single Test Specification

download (table row)

Download single Test Specification

Test Specifications can be taken over from existing MES installations by importing them. To newly create Test Specifications the NEXEED MES OSS configuration editor must be used.

Types of Test Specifications

The different Types of Checks are based on different types of Test Specifications, which are bound to a dedicated Configuration Scope. The table below depicts thev valid amount of Test Specifications per Configuration Scope.

File Type	Quality Gate Check	Maximum amount per Configuration Scope
*.xml	Check Complete / Check Complete 2	1000
*.trdata	Check Trace Mapping	1
*.trdata	Check Trace Location Mapping	1
*.xml	Check Bypass	1
*.csv	Check Block List	100
*.xml	Check Characteristics	1

File Type

Quality Gate Check

Maximum amount per Configuration Scope

*.xml

Check Complete / Check Complete 2

1000

*.trdata

Check Trace Mapping

*.trdata

Check Trace Location Mapping

*.xml

Check Bypass

*.csv

Check Block List

100

*.xml

Check Characteristics

When importing Test Specifications, the Configuration Scope is defined in the import wizard. The Test Specifications are then linked to this Configuration Scope and can be used for Quality Gate Checks, see Import Test Specifications.

The file name must be unique within the Configuration Scope. If a file with the same name already exists, it can be resolved in the Imprort Wizard’s Resolve Conflicts step, see Import Test Specifications. Test Specifications with the same name are supported as long as they are linked to a different Configuration Scopes.

The following file names (incl. file extensions) are not allowed and therefore the import wizard skips these files during the import process:

OpCon.Diagnostics.Config.xml
OpCon.Settings.xml
OraConfigSettings.xml
Orchestration.endpoints.xml

Import Test Specification(s)

Open Part Traceability > Configuration menu entry.
Click on the Test Specifications tab.
Click on in the header.

The dialog window opens.
Drag and drop the file(s) into the drop zone or click on Add File to open a file dialog.

Any database connections found in the imported files will be removed from the files during import. The used connections are defined by the associated configuration scope.
Click on Next.

The Select scope step opens.
Enter information in the mandatory input fields:
1. In the Tag field, enter a tag that can be used for searching later on
2. In the Configuration Scope field, enter a Configuration Scope by using the dropdown.
  
  Test Specifications are only valid for a single Configuration Scope. Test Specifications with the same name are supported as long as they are linked to a different Configuration Scopes.
Click on Next.

The Summary step opens.

If errors (conflicting Test Specifications) are found, the Resolve conflicts step opens. Follow the instructions on the screen in order to resolve potential conflicts.
Click on Close.

The type of Quality Gate Check is determined by the file type and content and can not be selected by the user. The Test Specifications are automatically linked to the Quality Gate Check type based on the file type and content.

Actions on Single Test Specification

Edit Single Test Specification

Prerequisites

Import Test Specifications has been performed.

Procedure

Open Part Traceability > Configuration menu entry.
Click on the Test Specifications tab.
Click on in the row of the Test Specification to be edited.

The dialog window opens.
Enter the data in the Edit Test Specification window.
Click on Save.

Delete Single Test Specification

Prerequisites

Import Test Specifications has been performed.

Procedure

Open Part Traceability > Configuration menu entry.
Click on the Test Specifications tab.
Click on in the row of the Test Specification to be deleted.

A confirmation prompt is shown.
Confirm with Delete.

The Test Specification is deleted and a success message is shown at the bottom of the screen.

Download Single Test Specification

Prerequisites

Import Test Specifications has been performed.

Procedure

Open Part Traceability > Configuration menu entry.
Click on the Test Specifications tab.
Click on in the row of the Test Specification to be downloaded.

The file is saved in the default download area of the computer.

Actions on Multiple Test Specifications

Actions like Edit, Delete and Download can be performed on multiple Test Specifications at once.

Edit Multiple Test Specifications

Prerequisites

Import Test Specifications has been performed.
The filter is used to only display Test Specifications of a single Configuration Scope.

Procedure

Open Part Traceability > Configuration menu entry.
Click on the Test Specifications tab.
Click on .

The dialog window opens.
Select a Configuration Scope.
Click on Apply.
Select one or more Test Specifications by checking the checkboxes in the first column of the table.
Click on in the header.

The dialog window opens.
Switch the toggle on for the fields that should be edited.
Change the date in the Edit Multiple Test Specification.
Click on Save.

Delete Multiple Test Specifications

Prerequisites

Import Test Specifications has been performed.

Procedure

Open Part Traceability > Configuration menu entry.
Click on the Test Specifications tab.
Select one or more Test Specifications by checking the checkboxes in the first column of the table.
Click on in the header.

A confirmation prompt is shown.
Confirm with Delete.

The Test Specifications are deleted and a success message is shown at the bottom of the screen.

Download Multiple Test Specifications

Prerequisites

Import Test Specifications has been performed.

Procedure

Open Part Traceability > Configuration menu entry.
Click on the Test Specifications tab.
Select one or more Test Specifications by checking the checkboxes in the first column of the table.
Click on in the row of the Test Specification to be downloaded.

The files are saved in the default download area of the computer bundled as a zip file.

When using the download function in the header but only a single Test Specification is selected, the Test Specification is saved as a zip file nonetheless.