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Purpose

To support Soil Density testingtests, a minimal amount of Proctor data must be entered for active projects. Proctor results need to be entered into MetaField before Soil Density tests (using a nuclear gauge) can be completed.


Info

Even though configured Proctor test forms can be created, MetaField still has a dependency on a Soil Proctor Result record to do field density testing. A process has been introduced to import proctor test results from a configured proctor test form, including the proctor curve image.


Entering Proctor Information

Select Lab LIMS from the MetaField home page and then choose Soil Proctor Results.

There are 2 options for entering the Proctor information:

Menu OptionsDescription

Add Proctor

  • Use when entering Proctors for different projects or to add a single Proctor quickly – without searching for a project first.

View Proctors

  • Use when you want to add several Proctors to a single project or want to view Proctors already added to a project.
  • You will need to first search for the desired project or one from the Recent Projects list. Select the View Proctors link next to the project and then Add Proctor for this Project.
 
  • Use when you want to add an image to a proctor.


Info
titleProject Status and Proctors

The system only allows Proctors to be added to Active projects. If you are unable to add a Proctor, make sure the project is Active in your source system.

Proctor Fields

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FieldDescription
Example
Required Field System Name For Importing From Data From
Configured Proctor Test Form 
Unit Of Measure
  • Select the appropriate Unit Of Measure (Imperial or Metric)
  • This field will default based on what is selected in General / Settings

Project Number

  • Enter the exact project number to which the Proctor applies.
  • If you are adding a Proctor to a project already selected, this field will be completed for you.
  • This is a required field.

 

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Project number the test is associated with

Proctor ID

  • Enter in the proctor identification.
  • This is a required field.
AlternateID (Sample Form)
Date Sampled
DateSampled
Method
  • Select the appropriate Proctor Method
  • This list is maintained by your Business Administrator.
Method (pick list data source mapping)

Soil Classification

  • Select the appropriate soil classification.
  • This list is maintained by your Business Administrator.
  • This is a required field.
SoilClassification (pick list data source mapping)

Soil Classification Description

  • After selecting a Soil Classification, the description will automatically be populated.
  • This field is read-only.
  • Descriptions are maintained by you Business Administrator.
Determined by the Soil Classification

Color

  • Enter the soil color.
Color

Size

  • Enter the soil particle size.
Opt.
Size

Optimum Moisture

  • Enter the Optimum Moisture of the Proctor.
  • This is a required field.
ProctorCopyOptimumMoisture

Moisture Determination Standard

  • Moisture Standard for Proctor.
ProctorMoistureStandard

Max Density

  • Enter the Maximum Density for the Proctor.
  • This is a required field.
ProctorCopyMaximumDryDensity
ProctorCopyMaximumDryDensityMetric

Density Determination Standard

  • Density Standard for Proctor.
ProctorDensityStandard

Retained on 200 Sieve

Editing a Proctor
  • % Retained on 200 Sieve
RetainedOn200Sieve

Passes on 200 Sieve

  • % Passed on 200 Sieve
Passes200Sieve
Liquid Limit
  • Enter the Liquid Limit
  • Allows integer values up to three digits
LiquidLimit
Plastic Limit
  • Enter the Plastic Limit
  • Allows integer values up to two digits
PlasticLimit
Plasticity Index
  • Calculated value (Liquid Limit - Plastic Limit)
Calculated

Source

  • Source of sample
Source (pick list data source mapping - sample form)

Geologic Origin

  • Origin of sample
Origin (pick list data source mapping - sample form)
Family Curve
  • Family of curves the Proctor is associated with

Sample Location
  • Location the sample came from
Location and LocationDetails (combined - from the sample form)

Notes

  • Any notes necessary for Proctor
Test ID of the test that is imported will be recorded in the Notes field
Oversize Rock Field Correction Needed
  • Indicates that a Field rock correction is to be applied when proctor is selected in the Field module

Specific Gravity
  • Specific Gravity used for rock correction calculations

Absorption %
  • Absorption % used for rock correction calculations


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Tip

In order to import proctor test results from a configured test form, the system names outlined above need to be used. In addition, you need to add your proctor from the View Proctor Results screen using the Add Proctor For This Project button. On the Add Proctor pop up window, use the Import Proctor Test Results button to import test results.

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The copy process will also copy the supporting proctor curve image if it exists. The proctor curve chart field on your configured form needs to have ProctorCurve as the system name of that field.

The system will manage which test results have been imported to a Proctor Results record. In order to keep track of this, your configured form needs to have a Y/N field with a system name of ProctorCopied.


Editing Proctor Values

To edit existing Proctor information in MetaField choose the pencil icon from the grid. 


Warning

Proctors can only be edited or deleted if they are not currently used on a Soil Density test.

Exception:

  1. In Lab, go to Soil Proctor Results and choose View Proctors.
  2. Locate the project with the Proctor(s) you would like to edit and select to View Proctors hyperlink prior to the project number.
  3. A list of Proctors for the select project will appear.  Select the Edit button next to the Proctor you would like to edit.
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If necessary, proctors can be edited if they've already been used on a density test with the Manage Soil Proctors special permission (Roles)


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Adding a Proctor Curve or Image

Both Proctor Curves (PDF file format) and Proctor Images can be added to a Proctor. To do this, you must first choose the correct Proctor from the list. Then select the Upload Proctor Curve/Image button. You will need to identify if the file you are uploading is an image of the Proctor or a Proctor curve. After your file has been uploaded, an icon will appear in the grid. If you choose this icon, you can view the uploaded file.

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Info
titleField User View

When a file is uploaded to a Proctor, the Field user can view this image after he selects the Proctor in Field.

Adding a Proctor Family Curve

To add a Family Curve, select the Add Family Curve For This Project button on the View Proctors screen. Enter the name of the Proctor Family Curve, along with any notes as necessary, and select save.

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Uploading a Family Curve Image

 To upload an image to a Family Curve, select the appropriate Family curve and then choose the Upload Family Curve button. Once an image is saved, an icon will appear under the Family Curve column. You can select this icon to view the image. 

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Adding Proctors to a Family Curve

To add individual proctors to a Family of Curves you must first add the Proctor Family. Then you can edit a Proctor and choose the correct Family Curve value. 

Deleting Proctor Curves / Proctor Images / Family Curve Images

Once a file has been uploaded, you can remove the file by selecting the X to the right of the image icon.

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Copy Proctor Values to a New Project

One or more Proctors can be copied from one project to another by using the Copy Proctors To Another Project button.

StepDescirptionExample
1.

Select the Proctors you would like to copy into another project.

Then select Copy Proctors to Another Project.

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2.

Enter in the project number for the new project.

Tip
titleEntering New Proctor ID When Copying
The system will default the Proctor ID to the existing value. You can update this to a new Proctor ID by selecting the bar that contains the Proctor ID.


Info
titleCopied Images

The system will copy any images associated with the Proctors by default.

You can prevent images from being copied by selecting the bar that contains the Proctor ID and unchecking the appropriate field.

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3.

Once you have made any necessary changes to your copied Proctors and associated images, select Save.

You will be moved to the View Proctors screen for the Project to which you copied your Proctors.

Warning
titleFamily Curves

If a Proctor is associated with a Family Curve, the curvewill be copied along with the Proctor, unless the Family Curve already existing in the new project.




Deactivate, Activate, Delete and View History on Proctors

From the View Proctors screen in LabLIMS, you can deactivate, activate, delete or view history on a Proctor by using the icons described below.


 

Icon
ControlDescription
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Deactivate
  • Proctor is unavailable for use on future Soil Density tests and is hidden from dropdown lists in Field. 
  • Deactivated Proctors will display in the main grid in Quality Control as well as on Reports.
  • If you choose to edit a test with a deactivated Proctor, on the edit screen you will see Pending Proctor and you will need to select an Active Proctor.
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Activate
  • Used to change Inactive Proctor to Active.  
  • Once change to Active, the Proctor will be available in the Field dropdown list.
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History
  • View the create and last modified user and date.
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Edit
  • Opens the record to make changes.
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Delete
  • Permanently deletes the Proctor from the system.
  • Only Proctors that have not been associated with a density test can be deleted.
 

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Proctor FAQs

When can I edit a Proctor?
A.  Proctors can only be edited or deleted if they are not currently used on a Soil Density test.
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How do I edit or delete a Proctor that has been used on a test?
A. 

You can’t. If you have discovered a Proctor contains incorrect information, but that proctor is currently in use, contact the project manager to determine next steps.

Exception: If necessary, proctors can be edited if they've already been used on a density test with the Manage Soil Proctors special permission (Roles)

How do I make sure a Proctor is not used on future tests?
A. 
Deactivate the Proctor.  A Proctor in the status of Inactive, will remain on all tests where it was used, but will not be available for any future tests.
How do I change the Proctor on a test that has already been saved?
A. 
Within Quality Control, the project manager can change the Proctor on any test until the test has the status of Complete.