About the GainSeeker Utility module

The GainSeeker Utility module is a collection of practical functions designed to help you easily maintain your GainSeeker system.

 

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Opening the GainSeeker Utility module

You can launch the GainSeeker Utility module from the LaunchPad module or the .Launch module.

You can also create a shortcut to launch any GainSeeker module from your desktop or Windows Start menu.

When you start the .Launch module, the LaunchPad module, or any individual GainSeeker module, you must log in to that module.

Functions in this module

Function

Purpose

Report Transfer

Import, export, and delete multiple GainSeeker items - including Chart Skins, Filters, and Reports.

Import/Export Data

Import, export, and delete GainSeeker data records.

Caution: This function can be used to edit or delete all data records. Only authorized users such as administrators should be granted permission to access this function.

SQL Utility

A powerful tool for updating fields in the GainSeeker database tables.

Caution: Defer this activity to a database administrator if you are not confident in your SQL abilities. Always perform backups of your data tables prior to using this utility.

Priority List Editor

Manage priority lists for GainSeeker users.

Standard Utility

Import, export, or duplicate standards. You can also copy standards to another configuration.

Audit Trail

View and manage Audit Trail records - a log of changes to GainSeeker settings and data.

Caution: This function can be used to edit or delete all data records. Only authorized users such as administrators should be granted permission to access this function.

Note Manager

View, edit, and report on Notes entered by GainSeeker users.

Caution: This function can be used to edit or delete data and note records. Only authorized users such as administrators should be granted permission to access this function.

Assign Inspections

Assign Inspections and Planned Inspections to users.

Other (button)

This button lets you launch other utilities:

Archive All Scripts

This option on the File menu will archive (back up) the current version of all scripts used by the current configuration.

Export All Control Files

This option on the File menu will export multiple GainSeeker items to a .zip file.

The GainSeeker Utility module menus

The Programs option in the File menu on the GainSeeker Utility module can be used as an alternate method for opening any of the Utility functions, as shown in this example:

The File menu

Point to Programs, then click the name of a GainSeeker Utility function in the sub-menu that displays to open that function.

Archive (back up) the current version of all scripts used by the current configuration. For details, see Archive All Scripts.

Export multiple GainSeeker items to a .zip file. For details, see Export All Control Files.

Log in as a different user or group name without exiting the GainSeeker Utility module. View details about who is logged into GainSeeker at any given time and the number of licenses in use.

Change to a different GainSeeker configuration but keep the permissions (role) of the current user or group name.

See Changing the Password

Exits the GainSeeker Utility module

The Help menu

The Help menu contains the following options:

Launches the GainSeeker Online User Guide.

For more information, see Finding Information in the Online User Guide.

Provides a link to the Hertzler Systems web page for Support on GainSeeker products.

Provides a link to open the Hertzler Systems web page for Training on GainSeeker products.

Provides a link to open the Hertzler Systems web page for the GainSeeker Platform Library - an online collection of ideas, best practices, tools, and downloadable starter kits.

For the SPC Data Entry module and for legacy GainSeeker modules such as SPC Charts and Reports, DMS Charts and Reports, and Enterprise Dashboard, this menu option is not available.

Displays your program serial number, version number, and other information.

For the SPC Data Entry module and for legacy GainSeeker modules such as SPC Charts and Reports, DMS Charts and Reports, and Enterprise Dashboard, clicking the User status button displays additional technical information on your GainSeeker user or group name and configuration . For details, see User or Group Status.