Soil Proctor Results

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About

To support Soil Density testing, 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.

Entering Proctor Information

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

There are 2 options for entering the Proctor information:

Menu Options	Description
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.

Project 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 to Complete

Field	Description	Example
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.	Click image to enlarge
Proctor ID	Enter in the proctor identification. This is a required field.
Method
Soil Classification	Select the appropriate soil classification. This list is maintained by your Business Administrator. This is a required field.
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.
Color	Enter the soil color.
Size	Enter the soil particle size.
Opt Moisture	Enter the Optimum Moisture of the Proctor. This is a required field.
Moisture Determination Standard	Moisture Standard for Proctor.
Max Density	Enter the Maximum Density for the Proctor. This is a required field.
Density Determination Standard	Density Standard for Proctor.
Retained on 200 Sieve	% Retained on 200 Sieve
Passes on 200 Sieve	% Passed on 200 Sieve
Liquid Limit
Plastic Limit
Plasticity Index
Source	Source of sample
Geologic Origin	Origin of sample
Family Curve	Family of curves the Proctor is associated with
Notes	Any notes necessary for Proctor

Editing a Proctor

To edit existing Proctor information in MetaField:

In Lab, go to Soil Proctor Results and choose View Proctors.
Locate the project with the Proctor(s) you would like to edit and select to View Proctors hyperlink prior to the project number.
A list of Proctors for the select project will appear. Select the Edit button next to the Proctor you would like to edit.

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.

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 if necessary, and select save.

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.

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.

Copy Proctor Values to a New Project

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

Step

Example

1. Select the Copy Proctor To Another Project button

2. Enter in the project number you'd like the proctor to be copied to.

Assign the copied proctor an ID.

Select which proctor you'd like to copy.

3. If the proctor you are copying contains one or more images (Family Curve, Proctor Curve, Proctor Image), these images will also be copied. However, before saving, the system allows you to View the Proctor Curve or Add a new one.

Note: If the Family being copied already exists within the new project, the Family Curve image will be lost during the copy. Images can always be added or removed after the copy. (See Adding an Image / PDF to a Proctor or Family Curve above).

Deactivate, Activate, Delete and View History on Proctors

From the View Proctors screen in Lab, you can deactivate, activate, delete or view history on a Proctor.

Icon	Control	Description
	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.
	Activate	Used to change Inactive Proctor to Active. Once change to Active, the Proctor will be available in the Field dropdown list.
	History	View the create and last modified user and date.
	Edit	Opens the record to make changes.
	Delete	Permanently deletes the Proctor from the system. Only Proctors that have not been associated with a density test can be deleted.

Proctor FAQs

Question	Answer
When can I edit a Proctor?	Proctors can only be edited or deleted if they are not currently used on a Soil Density test. 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 edit or delete a Proctor that has been used on a test?	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?	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?	Within Quality Control, the project manager can change the Proctor on any test until the test has the status of Complete.