### Editing Cause Codes

Generally, once something is measured in DataGauge+, you can't just go and re-measure it again in hopes of getting a better result. However, there may also be reasonable circumstances for needing to re-measure something. Cause codes list these reasons.

You can create, edit, or delete cause codes by using the Edit Cause dialog box. To access this dialog box, first login as an administrator. Then from the ribbon, choose the Cause tab and click Cause.

Edit Cause dialog box

To Create a New Cause Code

1. From the Edit Cause dialog box, click New.

2. A new entry is added to the bottom of the cause list.

3. Place the cursor in the new cause and type a label identifying it.

4. Click OK to save the change and close the dialog box. The new cause code is stored in the database.

To Edit an Existing Cause Code

1. From the Edit Cause dialog box, click in the code to edit.

2. Type a new label.

3. Click OK to save the change and close the dialog box. The edit cause code is stored in the database.

To Delete Existing Cause Codes

1. From the Edit Cause dialog box, click left of the cause code label to select it.

- If you want to select a list of continuous items, hold down SHIFT, click the first and then click the next item. All items in between will be selected.

- If you want to select items out of order, hold down CTRL and click those items you want selected.

2. Click the Delete button. The items are removed from the dialog box.

3. Click OK to save the change and close the dialog box. The deleted causes are removed from the database.