## Selecting Parts and Variables

When you open a database in DataMonitor+, every part is listed on in the Part side bar on the left.

If any parts contain variables that are out of tolerance, control, or both, the part name itself will display in the color of the most serious alarm condition.

This doesn't seem to happen. So commented this out.

A highlight appears around items you select. Note that even if you select multiple parts, only the first selected part is used.

Part side bar showing three parts selected

When you select a part, the variables for that part are displayed in the main monitor view.

You can then select feature variables from the main monitor view to apply alarms and or control limits to the selection.

- To select a single variable, click on it with the mouse.

- To select multiple variables, hold down the CTRL key and click on each variable.

- To select a range of consecutive variables, click on the first one, hold down the SHIFT key, and click on the last one.

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Monitor main view showing multiple variables selected