The author uses Statit to develop the required analyses that will be made available to users. This involves setting up the analysis and determining which variables users can analyze. The author cuts and pastes the resultant scripting code from Statit into Statit e-QC using a browser. In some cases, generating the macro scripts will involve adding some extra SQL commands. Within the user's browser, macros, pregenerated reports and static Web pages appear in a Windows Explorer-like navigation frame.
Users click on the desired macro, then use a drop-down menu to select the variables to be analyzed.
With one click, Statit e-QC pulls current data from the appropriate source, does the analysis on the server, generates the charts and tables, and sends them to the user's Web browser. The user determines the amount of drill down and what data can be displayed. If necessary, e-QC recalculates the limits. Statit e-QC can be used to tie process diagrams, CAD drawings, documentation and so forth to statistical reports. For instance, Statit e-QC could display a CAD drawing containing hot spots that, when clicked, cause it to collect and display the data associated with those points.