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### Configuring DataGauge+ Options

Both the administrator and the operator may set software configuration options.

On the Configure tab, in the General group, click Options to open Options dialog box:

DataGauge+ Options dialog box

The Options dialog box provides the following configuration options:

Dimension display mode: This sets the default display mode for the Dimension Variable list during an open measurement session.

- Single - Only the current dimension is displayed.

- Multiline - All the dimensions are displayed in a table-like format.

This can also be changed on the fly by clicking the small button on the Dimension Variable list itself.

Decimals - This list sets the number of decimal places to display. The available options are 0 through 5.

Auto lock system after N minutes of idle - The check box and associated edit box containing the number of minutes determines whether or not the system should be locked after a certain amount of idle time passes.

Generate a XML file when a Lot is finished - This check box determines whether or not an XML file is generated containing the part's information, the dimensions measured and the measurement results in each sample and any trace fields tracked.

Path - Click Browse to specify the directory to save the generated XML file.

Need to input the Lot Number when open a session - This check box determines whether or not the Lot Number box is visible in the Session Information dialog box.

Need to input a cause when change measured data - This check box determines whether or not the reason for the change of data should be declared. If you mark the check box, then the two following condition exists:

- If you input incorrect data then the Bad data dialog box appears:

Bad data dialog box

Re-measure the dimension - Select this option to re-measure the dimension.

Abandon the transaction - Select this option to stop the transaction.

In the box beneath these two options, select or type the appropriate reason for re-measuring the dimension or stopping the transaction.

- If only the data value is change then the Re-Measure the current cell? dialog box appears:

Re-Measure the current cell dialog box

Select or type the appropriate reason in the box.