What's New in Version 6.1
 Why
Update to NWA Quality Analyst 6.1?
Many of the improvements in Version 6.1 are aimed at meeting the expanding
needs of users engaged in process-improvement programs such as Six Sigma
or CAPA. You will benefit from improved drill-down and chart annotation
in the Graphics Viewer, inclusion of text reports in grouped output,
and the addition of Assignable Cause/Corrective Action capability. Other
key improvements address the growing need to integrate SPC and other
quality-related programs with plant-level and enterprise manufacturing
information systems. Version 6.1 addresses these needs with improved
database connectivity setup (particularly for denormalizing data tables),
the ability to read specifications from external databases, automatic
synchronization of SPC information with records in external databases,
and analytical output in XML.
More Powerful Presentation of Chart Data
- New Graphics Viewer
It is now easier to present information within your
charts so you can more clearly illustrate changes in your processes.
The Graphics Viewer includes unlimited data points on SPC charts, text
output in groups, the ability to save groups as plot files, user-defined
plotting symbols, improved callouts, direct editing of headers and footers,
better font and color control, and point-and-click zoom.
- Rainbow charts
Configurable green/yellow/red zone options for SPC charts.
 More graphic formats
Creates JPG, PNG, and BMP files to enable mixed
text and graphics reporting that is easily exported to enterprise
applications such as ERP, MES, and LIMS. Assignable Cause / Corrective Action
You can now select assignable causes and corrective actions from predefined
lists or attach ad hoc comments to any data point, supporting quality
initiatives and compliance programs such as Six Sigma, ISO 9000, and
the FDA’s CAPA.
Improved Drill-Down to Underlying Data
View descriptive information, rule violations, comments, and assignable
cause/corrective action for any data point with a single mouse-click.
XML Graphics and Parameter Files
All configuration, parameter, and output files use XML formats, simplifying
integration with enterprise applications such as ERP, MES, and LIMS.
 Automatic Specification Lookup
NWA Quality Analyst can now read specifications from external databases,
which lets you centralize the management of specifications and improve
integration with enterprise applications.
SPC Parameters Synchronized with Databases
Automatically links comments, Assignable Cause/Corrective Action, SPC
limits, and tagged data to the appropriate record in external databases.
Other Enhancements
- Full support for Universal Naming Convention (UNC) and long
path names - Eliminates the need for mapped drives and simplifies
setup in any network environment.
- Improved Run Charts - Plot up to
eight variables and full x-axis labeling for improved multivariable
graphing.
- Improved database denormalization - Helps with the complex
task of denormalization during database connectivity.
- Improved numeric
formatting - Specifications maintain significant digits and you have
more control over the format of statistical results.
- Data set limit
increased to 500 columns - Larger data sets better support data-rich
environments such as multicavity injection molding, electronic assembly,
and multiplant studies.
- Supports Unicode (double-byte text) - Internationalized
text and symbol handling now supports Asian characters and other non-ASCII
languages in data, chart labels, and text-based reports.
- Stability analysis
regression - Supports food and drug stability studies.
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