MTS Fatigue Analyzer - Manual (Page 33)

4.2.0 Data Analysis
4.2.1.0 Activities and Tests
Analysis activities include mathematical and statistical evaluation of the results obtained from the material
test of one or more specimens. An evaluation of data from multiple test runs is a multi-run analysis.
A project is a collection of settings that indicate where different items necessary for a test can be found. When
the test is opened, it opens with default settings when looking for external files and reports. It also contains
settings that indicate where the tests can be found and where to look for test templates.
Tests can be logically grouped when they contain references to the same set of external files. However, you
can open a test in a different project to change the files referenced by the test without modifying the test itself
(files are specified relative to the directories in the project settings).
4.2.2.0 Creating a New Analysis Definition
1. Select the name of a test run in Explorer.
2. Click File > Analyze Test Run.
3. Enter the name of the new analysis definition in the New Definition Name box and click Add New.
4.2.3.0 Creating a New Analysis Run
1. Select the name of a test run in Explorer.
2. Click File > Analyze Test Run.
3. Enter the name of the new analysis run in the Analysis Name box. Select a run name and analysis
definition, then click Add Analysis.
4.2.4.0 Opening an Existing Analysis Run
1. Select the name of a test marked with a + in Explorer and click the + to expand the list.
2. Double-click the name of the analysis run to open it.
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4.0 Getting Started