Asq Auto Minitab Tips And Tricks

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Minitab Tips and Tricks
April 20 8PM EDT

ASQ Automotive Division

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and construction equipment industries.


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MISSION
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Minitab® 15 Tips and Tricks
Top 15
Pete Roy
Minitab Sales Representative

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

© 2008 Minitab, Inc.


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
Boxplot of Weld Strength Bo xp lo t o f We ld Stre ng th
89.5 February 26 - March 30

1
89.0
Weld Strength

Shift
2
88.5

88.0 3

1 2 3 88.0 88.5 89.0 89.5
Shift Weld Strength



Number 10
Make Similar Graph


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

Bo x p lo t o f We ld Stre ng th Bo x p lo t o f We ld Stre ng th
February 26 - March 30 February 26 - March 30

Sun
1
Mon

Tue

Weekday
Shift

2 Wed

Thu

Fri
3
Sat

88.0 88.5 89.0 89.5 88.0 88.5 89.0 89.5
Weld Strength 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
Time Series Plot of Weld Strength Time Series Plot of Weld Strength
89.5 89.5

89.0

88.5
Weld Strength

89.0

Weld Strength
88.0

1 10 20 30 40 50
88.5 89.5

89.0

88.5
88.0

88.0

1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 60 70 80 90
Index Index

Before paneling After 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

Core Graphs and Control Charts All Other Graphs

Graph is up-to-date Graph is up-to-date, but
cannot be updated
Data used to create graph
have changed Data used to create graph
have changed, and graph
On-hold, some condition cannot be updated
prevents auto-update



Number 6
Layout Tool


Layout Tool
To combine multiple graphs into one window, choose
Editor > Layout Tool
Bo x p lo t o f We ld S t re n g t h
F e brua ry 26 - M a rch 30

1

Shift
2

3

88.0 88.5 89.0 89.5
We ld S tr e ng th

S un

M on

T ue
Weekday

We d

T hu

F ri

S at

88.0 88.5 89.0 89.5
We ld S tr e ng th



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

1 2

3


StatGuide
Post-Analysis Interpretation of Results
StatGuide provides examples and their interpretation


Technical Support

Phone
1-814-231-2MTB (2682)

Email
techsupport@minitab.com

Web
http://customer.minitab.com/


Additional Resources

Answers Knowledgebase
www.minitab.com/answers

Training
• Public Training
• On-site Training
• Remote Training



Number 1
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Web-based, e-Learning

MINITAB-based
Exercises & Quizzes

Online Progress Tracker

Completion Certificates


Contact Information

Pete Roy
814.753.3527
proy@minitab.com


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