Help Manual
Contents
- Introduction
- Project
- Analytics Templates
- Pre-Process Data
- Basic Charts
- Hierarchical Cluster
- Kmeans Cluster
- Correspondence Analysis
- Conditional Tree
- Recursive Tree
- Discriminant Analysis
- Exploratory Factor Analysis
- Generalized Linear Model
- Heat Map
- KNN
- Marginal Plot
- Naive Bayes
- Network Plot
- Neural Networks
- Random Forest
- Scatter Matrix
- Tree Map
- Word Cloud
- XGBoost Analysis
- Change Templates
- Lean Templates
- 30-60-90 Plans
- 5 Why Analysis
- 5S+1 Audit
- Lean Maturity Assessment
- Hoshin Analysis
- Kanban Analysis
- Leader Standard Work
- OEE Analysis
- A3 Report
- Kaizen Report
- One Point Lesson
- SMED Analysis
- Spaghetti Diagram
- Standard Work
- TAKT Time
- Time Study
- True North
- Value Stream Map
- Waste Analysis
- Work Combination
- Workload Balance
- Graph Templates
- Projects Templates
- Balanced Scorecard
- Benefit Effort Plot
- C&E Diagram
- C&E Matrix
- Closure Form
- Check Sheet
- Control Plan
- Design Scorecard
- FMEA Analysis
- Fault Tree Analysis
- Financial Benefits
- Is - Is Not Analysis
- Kano Analysis
- Process Map
- Relationship Diagram
- Meeting Minutes
- Project Charter
- Project Filter
- GANTT Chart
- Implementation Plan
- QFD Analysis
- SIPOC Analysis
- Pugh Analysis
- Solution Matrix
- Tree Diagram
- TRIZ Analysis
- Stats Templates
- Format Data
- Basic Stats
- Capability Analysis
- Compare Data Sets
- Control Charts
- Correlation Analysis
- DOE - Factorial Design
- DOE - Taguchi Design
- Distribution Identification
- Probability Calculations
- Monte Carlo Simulation
- MSA - Linearity & Bias
- MSA - Gage R&R
- Normality Analysis
- Normality - Transform Data
- Optimization
- Generate Random Data
- Sample from Columns
- Regression Analysis
- Reliability Analysis
- Lot Acceptance Plan
- Sample Size Analysis
- Time Series Analysis
- Analysis
- Miscellaneous
Sigma Magic Help Version 15
Help
Overview
The Help file can be used to get a brief description of the software functionality. This should be the first place you would look for information on how to use a specific tool or feature within the software. The other places you could get information are blogs, training materials, and videos on Sigma Magic software.An example screenshot of the main menu bar is shown in the figure below.
1 | Help Button: You can click on the Help button on the main menu bar to launch the help file. Note that this is not context specific help but opens the generic help file and you will need to navigate to the topic of interest. |
2 | Help Button: You can click on the Help button on any Analysis Setup dialog box to open the help file. Note that this will open the context specific help for that tool. |
Note that you can also open the help file by clicking on the F1 key on your keyboard.
Usage
The Help file contains brief information about the application that you are currently working with. The application is obtained from the currently active worksheet you are using. It contains information on how to add the tool, how to interpret results, and any frequently asked questions for that tool. An example screenshot of the Help menu is shown in the figure below.
3 | Contents: You can use the Contents section to search for the specific topic that you are interested in. By clicking on the topic, the help for that topic is displayed in the main window. |
4 | Index: The Index section contains a list of keywords. If you are looking for a specific keyword by topic you can use the Index section to look for the help topic. |
5 | Search: You can use the Search bar to search for specific terms of interest to you and the software will list all the help topics that contain these search terms. |
6 | Print: You can use the Print button to print out specific help file contents if you want to have a written record of the help file for offline reference. |
FAQ
This section contains some frequently asked questions. If you have other questions about this module, please contact technical support.
Why do I get an error message when I click on the Help button?
If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed on your computer, you will not be able to view the help file.
How do I switch between the help file from offline viewing to online viewing?
You can view the help files either offline on your computer (without access to the Internet) or use the Internet to connect to our website and view the help content on our server. You can change this default option by clicking on the Options menu button on the main menu bar.