June 2015

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We've Updated Our Website!

NEW - Getting Started with GAGEtrak Web Training

Industry News - New to Quality Engineering?

Trigger Code - What it is, why you need one and how to get one

Free Webinars - Real-world Industry Solutions

Shorten the Learning Curve with GAGEtrak Regional Training

Tech Tip - Skip Dates and Skip Days in GAGEtrak 7

NEW WEB TRAINING

This two-hour Web-based training class will take new GAGEtrak users step by step through the basics of getting started. You'll learn how to configure GAGEtrak, navigate through it and create records the right way from the start, so you can get up and running as quickly as possible.

This class is presented through GoToWebinar by Citrix, which allows the instructor to share his computer screen with the students to demonstrate the various features of GAGEtrak. As a student, you will be in the comfort of your own office, viewing the training from your PC, and you will be able to ask questions throughout the session via a live chat window.

For more information about this class, please click here.

Class size is limited, so make your reservation now!

June 24th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, EDT
$499 per person

1-800-777-7020
sales@cybermetrics.com

FREE WEBINARS

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Go ahead and sign up for every webinar of interest to you. Even if something comes up that day and you miss it, you can catch the next one.

Your Lifeline to Success: Learning Resources and Support - 6/4/15
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Record Cloning - 6/18/15
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It's Okay to Get Attached - 7/9/15
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Sorting and Reporting Strategies - 7/23/15
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Pass Quality Audits - 8/6/15
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See our full schedule of webinars here.

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GAGETRAK REGIONAL TRAINING

Shorten the Learning Curve

Our two-day, hands-on regional training classes will take you step by step through planning, preparation, setup and successful operation of GAGEtrak. You'll learn how to save time, avoid common mistakes and get the most out of your software.

GAGEtrak 6.8
Livonia, MI - July 9-10
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GAGEtrak 7
Phoenix, AZ - July 16-17
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GAGEtrak 6.8
Phoenix, AZ - July 23-24
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GAGEtrak 6.8
Dublin, OH - August 6-7
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GAGEtrak 7
Charlotte, NC - August 18-19
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See our full schedule of regional classes here.

If you can't get out of the office for a regional class, contact us to learn more about web training and on-site training:
1-800-777-7020 or sales@cybermetrics.com

TECH TIP

Skip Dates and Skip Days in GAGEtrak 7

GAGEtrak lets you define days of the week and specific dates to be skipped when calculating calibration due dates. These days might include weekends, holidays, plant shutdown periods, etc. You also define whether you want the calibration due date to be adjusted to the previous or following available day; this adjustment occurs seamlessly upon passing a calibration.

Navigate to the Setup -> Settings -> Calendar tab. In the Skip Date Entry pane, check the checkbox for any day of the week you want to regularly skip.

In the Skip Dates pane, enter a specific date you want to skip. As you enter a date, a new, empty field appears to add another date.

In the Skip Date Direction field, you may choose either Skip Forward (which is the default) or Skip Backward. Selecting Skip Forward means that if a calibration due date falls on a skipped day/date, it would automatically be moved to the next available day in the future. Likewise, Skip Backward will set the due date to the first available day prior, which assures your gages will never be out of calibration on the floor.

Settings Calendar tab

Should you have a gage which does not conform to the global skip setting, you may change the Skip Direction setting for that specific gage on the Schedule tab in Gages.

Gages Schedule tab

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INDUSTRY NEWS

New to Quality Engineering?

by Shardul Varma

My career in quality engineering started off at the endoscopy division of Stryker Corp. in San Jose, California. The endoscopy equipment included scopes, cameras, and accessories, and I was in charge of the camera line. Mind you, I didn't really have much of a clue what this role entailed. I'd like to share what I wish I'd learned when I first entered the quality industry.

1. Pay attention to training. When you begin working for a company, whether it's in aerospace or medical devices, it will always begin with training. Most people will tell you that this will be the most tedious and boring couple of weeks. Depending on where you're working, your training might be just pure reading, or it might be a little more interactive and online, but it won't be very exciting. You'll probably be given a run-down of your tasks and responsibilities, but what's important is that you ask your supervisor to summarize the list of training requirements and pinpoint key areas the company would like you to focus on. Spend a little more time on these.

[Full Story on QualityDigest.com]

TRIGGER CODE

What it is, why you need one and how to get one

A trigger code is a unique code number required to register your GAGEtrak license. If you don't obtain a trigger code within 30 days of installing GAGEtrak, you will receive a message from GAGEtrak saying that your trial period has expired. Obtaining a trigger code will remove this expiration date.

You may also require a new trigger code after reinstalling GAGEtrak because of a workstation upgrade or if GAGEtrak is moved to a new workstation.

Click here for trigger code instructions.

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