## The DataGauge+ Workspace

The DataGauge+ workspace is comprised of a these user interface elements described below:

DataGauge+ main screen

1. Ribbon: The toolbar at the top consists of several tabbed pages that display various options when selected. See "DataGauge+ Ribbon" for more information.

2. Part and User Information: This section of the DataGauge+ side bar displays information on the currently opened part and the current user. By default it shows Part name, Lot #, Variable Set, and Operator. Depending on the information provided by the administrator when defining a part, this section may also contain information such as Part Number, Machine ID, Employee ID, and so on.

3. Chart Display: This section of the side bar displays a run chart showing the data as the measurement progresses.

4. Part Image: This section of the side bar displays an image of the currently opened part. The part image can be changed by right-clicking on the current image to bring up an Open dialog box. Navigate to the image on the local or network drive and click the Open button to update the DataGauge+ part image.

5. Measurement Result: This section of the side bar displays the measurement result of the currently selected variable.

6. Status Bar: The bar at the bottom displays the status of the DataGauge+ environment and description on the left and the port status and currently opened database on the right.

7. Measurement Toolbar: The toolbar at the top of the screen, above the Dimension Variable List, has a Start/Stop button. When clicked, it starts or stops the measurement process. From left to right it contains these items: Lot name, VariableSet, a box for typing data, and a Test button that adds the typed data into the variable list as a measurement result. The typed value and the Test button let you simulate data coming from a gauge during a measurement.

8. Dimension Variable List: This list on the main screen displays the dimension variables to measure. The type and number of variables that are visible depends on what's stored in the current part. This list can switch between a multi-line mode or a single-line mode by using the small swap button. See 9.

9. The small swap button on the top right of the Dimension Variable List toggles the display of the list from a list of icons (Single) for each variable to a table displaying detailed information on each variable (Multi-line).

Related Topics: DataGauge+ Toolbar, Configuring DataGauge+, Measuring Using DataGauge+

Sizing Workspace Sections

You can size the workspace sections by dragging the vertical or horizontal dividing line as desired.