Setting Up PCS Axis : Setting Up PCS Axis : Setting Options : Setting Editing Options
   
Setting Editing Options
Making changes to the Editing properties alters the behavior when entering data in data entry grids. A Public caption in this Options screen indicates the associated property setting applies globally to all users and can only be changed by a SysAdmin.
 
Complete the following steps in the Editing page of Options:
1 If the Options window is not open, click Tools > Options to open the window.
2 Click the Editing tab to open the Editing options page (Figure 3-8).
Figure 3-8. Editing Options
3 Review the information in Table 3-1 and check or uncheck an option’s check box or select from the drop downs as needed.
4 (SysAdmin only) For property settings accompanied by a Private check box, check or uncheck the check box based on your company’s requirements. When the Private check box is checked, the currently logged in user can change the associated property setting. For more information, see Understanding Public and Private Property Settings.
5 When you finish, click Save to save changes.
 
Table 3-1. Editing Options 
Option
Description
Date Carry Forward Enabled Option
Use the last entered survey date as the survey date for the next record when working in an Inspection grid or form.
Technician Carry Forward Enabled Option
Technician Carry Forward Method Option
When entering inspection/maintenance data in either the Inspection or Maintenance grid, automatically enter a person’s name in the Technician field (Inspection grid) or Repair Technician (Maintenance grid) using one of the following methods:
• Last Technician: Use the name of the last person entered in the Technician field.
• Security: Use the name of the person currently logged into PCS Axis.
Timestamp Readings Enabled Option
Add today’s date as the inspection date when entering readings in the Inspection grid.
Show Detail Inspection Entry Grid
Display the CPDM Test Point Inspection Detail mini-grid. Enabling this option allows you to work with test points that have multiple potential readings, such as a test point with multiple readings for Structure P/S, Casing P/S, or On/Off Pair user defined fields (UDFs).
Note: This system option is not present when using the optional PCS Axis Telluric Compensation feature. The mini-grid displays by default and cannot be disabled.
Show Grid Tooltips Option
Display a field description when the user hovers the mouse over a data entry field.
Warn When Below Protection Criteria Enabled Option
Display a warning message when a user enters an inspection reading that is below the protection criteria value specified in the Test Point Protection Criteria field of the facility Information grid.
Require Remarks When Range Or Criteria Is Violated Option
Display a message prompting the user to edit the inspection reading or enter a description in the Inspection Remarks field when the entered reading is out of range or does not meet the criteria limit specified in Options (Tools > Options > Criteria).
Warn Before Permanent History Record Changed Option
Display a warning message to the user before changes are made to a permanent history record. AI recommends this option be enabled if your company plans to maintain history records.
Warn When Outside Established Range Values Enabled Option
Display a warning message when a user enters an inspection reading that is out of range or under criteria.
Related Topics
• Understanding Public and Private Property Settings