1. Quality Management Implementation Guide
  2. Entering UDCs

Entering UDCs

When you set up alphanumeric values for test results, you can set up a UDC table (37/C1), which contains the alphanumeric results and their corresponding numeric values. The system uses this list to evaluate whether an alphanumeric test result is within the range of minimum and maximum values.

For each UDC, the second description column contains a numeric value that represents the value of the alphanumeric code. You should use whole numbers instead of decimals in the Description-2 field.

For example, for an alphanumeric test result of color, you might enter these values:

  • Clear1 in Description and 1 in Description-2.

  • Yellow2 in Description and 2 in Description-2.

  • Amber3 in Description and 3 in Description-2.

    Important: If you need to use decimals, the second description number must be in the appropriate format for the decimal environment, including the use of separators such as commas or decimals. The number of decimals defined in the Test Revisions program (P3701) must equal the number of decimals in the UDC list. Changing decimals after you set them up might produce unpredictable results.

Enter UDC in the Fast Path. Locate the UDC and click Add.