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ASQ Automotive Division Webinar Series

Minitab Tips and TricksApril 20 8PM EDT

ASQ Automotive Division

ASQ Automotive Division is part of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), the world’s leading authority on quality issues since 1946.

ASQ Automotive Division has more than 3400 members globally. Members include professionals from almost every discipline in the vehicle manufacturing and supplier business inthe automotive, heavy-truck, off-highway, agricultural, industrial and construction equipment industries.


VISION

• To be the worldwide leader on quality issues related to the automotive industry.

MISSION

• To provide member value by identifying, communicating, and promoting quality knowledge, professional development and networking opportunities.


OBJECTIVES:

• Be a global provider of automotive quality knowledge and learning opportunities for advancing individual and organizational performance excellence.

• Engage, grow and retain members through new and improved communities and cutting-edge technologies.

• Develop and sustain a strong Council Leadership to support our members.

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Minitab® 15 Tips and TricksTop 15

Pete Roy

Minitab Sales Representative

Phone (US & Canada): 1-866-740-1260Phone (International): +1-303-248-0285Access Code: 2383527


Minitab® 15 Tips and Tricks

Number 15

Importing Data


Importing Excel Files

In the File > Open Worksheet dialog, use Options and Preview before opening file


Importing Data from a Database

In Minitab, choose File > Query Database (ODBC), select Machine Data Source and then your database

Note: Use File > New > Minitab Worksheet to import data into a blank worksheet


Importing Data from a Database

Select the tables and fields that you want to import

Select Use rows… to specify a condition statement



Number 14

Extract from Date/Time Columns


Extract from Date/Time

Suppose we want to evaluate the variation across the different days of the week

Use Data > Extract from Date/Time to record date or time components in a numeric or text column



Number 13

Formulas in Worksheet


Formulas in the Worksheet

Use Calc > Calculator to assign formulas to columns in the worksheet

Columns update when data in the worksheet change



Number 12

Autofill and Zooming


Autofill

Use autofill to create patterned data

Use the Control key to create repeated patterned data


Worksheet Zooming

Use the Control key and your mouse wheel to zoom in and out of the worksheet



Number 11

Graph Editing


Graph Editing

Double-click on the graph components to change fonts, colors, add a date/time stamp, etc.

Right-click on the graph to add titles, gridlines, data labels, etc.

Before Editing After Editing

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Weld Strength

Boxplot of Weld Strength



Number 10

Make Similar Graph


Make Similar Graph

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Sun

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Weekday

Weld Strength


Use Editor > Make Similar Graph to create a similar graph using different variable(s)

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Weld Strength




Number 9

Brushing


Brushing Options

We see strength values that are lower than expected and want to do further investigation

Right-click > Brush > right-click > Set ID Variables


Brushing Options

The Data Options button for any Graph or Control Chart allows you to include or exclude data based on brushed rows



Number 8

Splitting Graph


Split Graph into Panels

Right-click on a cluttered graph and choose Panel to reduce the clutter

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Weld Strength

Time Series Plot of Weld Strength

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Weld Strength

Time Series Plot of Weld Strength

After panelingBefore paneling



Number 7

Updating Graphs


Updating Graphs

Available for core graphs and Control Charts

Right-click on icon in upper left corner to update graph

• Automatic Updates – sets graph to automatically update anytime data in worksheet change

• Update Graph – performs one-time update

Graph is up-to-date

Data used to create graph

have changed

On-hold, some condition

prevents auto-update

Graph is up-to-date, but

cannot be updated

Data used to create graph

have changed, and graph

cannot be updated

Core Graphs and Control Charts All Other Graphs



Number 6

Layout Tool


Layout Tool

To combine multiple graphs into one window, choose Editor > Layout Tool

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Number 5

ReportPad


Saving and Exporting the ReportPad

Save Report As saves the report as a .RTF or .HTML

Move to Word Processor moves the ReportPad contents to your default word processor (i.e. cut and paste)

Copy to Word Processor copies the ReportPad contents to your default word processor (i.e. copy and paste)



Number 4

Automating


To save an Exec

To save the commands as an Exec, right-click on the highlighted History commands and choose Save As…

Save the *.MTB file to your hard-drive


To run an Exec

Run the Exec at any time using File > Other Files > Run an Exec > Select File and browse to your *.MTB



Number 3

Customizing


Tools > Customize to create new toolbars

To create a new toolbar, use the Toolbars tab > New

To add functions to a new toolbar, use the items available under the Commands tab


Tools > Customize to create new menus

To create a new menu, use the Commands tab > New Menu

To add items to a new menu, click and drag the items available under the Commands tab



Number 2

Documentation


Help

Pre-analysis Help Guide

Includes a glossary, methods and formulas, and examples

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3


StatGuide

Post-Analysis Interpretation of Results

StatGuide provides examples and their interpretation


Technical Support

Phone

1-814-231-2MTB (2682)

Email

[email protected]

Web

http://customer.minitab.com/


Additional Resources

Answers Knowledgebase

www.minitab.com/answers

Training• Public Training

• On-site Training

• Remote Training



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Web-based, e-Learning

MINITAB-based Exercises & Quizzes

Online Progress Tracker

Completion Certificates


Contact Information

Pete Roy

814.753.3527

[email protected]


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