## About DataGauge+

DataGauge+ is a software product that can define part templates to be measured using gauges and then collect and store the measurement data in a database. An administrator first creates a part template using the New Part Wizard. This contains all the dimension variables that should be measured. These part templates are then used to collect data when the actual part is measured by operators. During the measurement, if the gauge device supports digital output, the measurement data can passed automatically from the gauge device into the part template as measurements progress. Alternately, data can be entered manually with a keyboard for gauges that don't have any sort of digital output mechanism.

This documentation is divided up in to these main sections:

- Getting Started - For both the administrator and the operator, this section covers basic workflow, as well as how to connect to the database and login. It also provides an overview of the user interface.

- Configuration Tasks - For both the administrator or the operator, this section covers configuring the database, software options, and communication settings between the software and gauge devices.

- Administrator Tasks - For the administrator, this section covers creating and editing part templates; importing and exporting part templates; creating and editing cause codes; working with variable sets; working with user accounts and departments

- Operator Tasks - For the operator, this section discusses how to open a measurement session, how to measure a part, and how to generate an Excel report.