Characteristics

A supplier manufactures a part according to specifications which contain quality characteristics about the part. When a part arrives at the manufacturing facility from the supplier, certain characteristics may be inspected to ensure that the part is conforming to specifications. Characteristics contain attributes, variables, and checklists. Attributes and variables are specific to the part. Checklist characteristics are those items that may apply to the entire sample selection.

Attribute - An attribute is a characteristic that does not require a specific measurement, such as, was the plastic clear enough to see through? Attributes require a Pass/Fail response.
Variable - A variable is a characteristic that requires a specific measurement, such as, length, diameter, or radius of a part. A variable requires capturing the measurement which must then be within a specified tolerance and also a Pass/Fail response.
Checklist - Checklists are characteristics that may apply to the entire sample selection, such as, was the part correctly packaged in a foam encasement? Checklists require a Pass/Fail response.

User Rights

The following rights must be assigned to a user for that user to manage or view characteristics:

Rights	Description
CHAR_VIEW	Allows the user to view characteristics.
CHAR_MANAGE	Allows the user to add, edit, and delete characteristics.