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  • Consolidating key data points from multiple tests onto one summary report
  • Consolidating data from multiple tests of the same type and creating a report that brings that data together (i.e. 5 concrete cores are tested on 5 separate forms and the data needs to be averaged and reported together)
  • Consolidating data from multiple tests of the same type similar to the way a Concrete Cast Cylinder report is generated in MetaField (sample data on the top and a grid of multiple specimens with their lab test data towards the bottom)

The key understanding here is this tool creates a dataset that can be used on a report. It does not create a form that you interact with on the screen like other DIY forms.

Creating a "Consolidated" Test Grid

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  • Click the Add Field button within the data grid
  • Make sure you are on the Form Field tab in the pop up
FieldPurpose
Form NameĀ 
  • Form that your data will come from
Info

If the system name of any source form / field changes, manual updates will need to be made to those form references on any consolidated form designs here.


System Name
  • System Name of the field on the form that you selected above
Info

Data Grid, Chart and Logarithmic Chart field types are unable to be consolidated at this time.Fields contained within sections are not able to be consolidated either, but this will change (be allowed) starting in version 2.14.


Label
  • Label you want for your data grid field on the consolidated dataset you are creating

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