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The Questions tab
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Introduction
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The Questions tab of Run Setup is used for viewing
and adding questions that the system asks a user at the start of
a run. These questions provide a means for entering structured run-specific
information. Method
wizards and templates supplied with UNICORN are
defined with a set of questions for sample, column and eluent identification.
Note: For questions
to be shown in the start protocol, the Questions option
must be checked on the Start Protocol tab
of Run Setup.
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Question status
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Different
types of questions have different status. The illustration below
shows the Question field,
an example of a question and the status alternatives that can be used:
The
table below explains the different alternatives:
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Question status
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Explanation
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Mandatory
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These questions must be answered before a method is started.
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Authorized
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These questions must be signed with the users signature
password to unlock and continue the method.
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Chromatogram
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These questions will be printed with the answers on the
same page as the chromatogram, if a question is chosen in an evaluation
report.
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Answer type
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A
question has to be defined to accept one of four types of answers.
The illustration below shows an example where the Value option has been selected.
The appearance of the box to the right of the Answer type field depends on the
answer type option selected:
The table below describes the different answer types:
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Answer type
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This option...
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Input field
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accepts any alphanumerical input as the answer. Input field
questions may have a default answer.
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Multiple choice
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allows the user to choose one of a defined set of answers.
To allow a blank answer, enter a space in one of the predefined
answers.
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No
Answer
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is used to
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display important
information
or
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to split a question over more than one line by setting
all but the last line in a question to No answer.
(Normally, each question consists of one line only.)
It is impossible to give an answer to questions with this
option selected.
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Value
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accepts only numerical answers. Value questions must have specified
maximum and minimum limits, and may be defined to accept only integer
values.
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How to insert a question
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The
table below describes how to insert a question:
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Step
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Action
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1
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If there are questions on the list, select the question
that should be followed by the new question.
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2
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Enter the question text, status, answer type and answer
option as required.
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3
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The Answer type determines
what is displayed in the question definition field to the right
of the Answer type field.
For each answer type, do as follows:
Input field
Enter a default answer if required.
Multiple choice
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Click in the text
field under Alternatives.
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Enter the answer.
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Click the Add/Delete button.
Result: The new
alternative is added at the end of the list.
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Repeat this procedure to add new alternatives. To
remove an alternative, mark the alternative in the scroll list and
click the Add/Delete button.
No answer
No action taken.
Value
Enter maximum and minimum limits. Select the Integer box if the question is
to accept integers only as answers.
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Click the Insert button.
Result: The new question is added to the list.
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How to preview questions
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The table below describes how to preview the questions as
they will appear in the Start Protocol.
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Step
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Action
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1
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Result: The question
is displayed.
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2
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Click the Edit button
to return to the question editing mode.
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How to edit a question
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The
table below describes how to edit a question:
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Step
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Action
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Select the question you want to edit.
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2
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Change the text, status, type and answer as required
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3
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Click the Replace button.
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How to delete a question
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Do one of the following to delete a question:
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2005-06-15
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