What's New
Visit this page on a regular basis for the latest news from Busitech, including new product announcements and upgrades.
New Case Studies added to the website
 There are hundreds of success stories about how dedicated people are helping their companies become more efficient by using Quality Window.
We have highlighted three of those stories on the website: Air Liquide, Cellu Tissue and Petrojam. These case studies are real world examples of the power of Quality Window.
We will be posting additional case studies from time to time. Do you have a success story you would like to share with us? Drop us an e-mail, we sure would like to hear from you.
Click on the following link to read the Case Studies:
Multi-level Popups Issue
The 'Number of Questions to Ask' for multi-level popups have changed to 1
With the release of Quality Window Build 5.0.0.684 an issue has come to light that originated with a previous release of Quality Window.
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When adding data in Quality Window a popup variable that used to ask more than one question is now asking only one question.
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Using the latest version of QWSetup (5.0.0.83 or higher) check all popup variables that use mutil-level popups to make sure that the 'Number of Questions to Ask' is set properly based on the popups use for that variable. |
Creating Custom Reports in Quality Window
Using QW Data to Create Reports
There are two options to consider when creating reports using QW data. The first option is to
export the data into another program (such as Microsoft Excel), summarize the data, create a
custom template, and then merge the summarized data with the template. The problem with this
solution is that the work must be repeated each time a report is needed.
The process is time consuming.
The second solution is to automate the entire process. Quality Window has a very powerful
customization tool that supports �scripting�. Basically a small little computer program is
written to automate the data summarization and merging process. The benefits are obvious:
custom reports can be created at the click of a mouse button, whenever they are needed and in a
variety of formats.
Click here to read more about Creating Custom Reports in Quality Window
New Maintenance Release for Quality Window
Our talented team of programmers have just issued a new maintenance release of Quality Window 5. The latest build includes a number of added options and enhancements, including a new Interval chart for the Trieto screen and enhanced memory management. You can learn more about all of the new changes on the Updates page.
Current holders of valid Quality Window 5 licences can download the new maintenance release without any cost. Simply click on the link below to start the process at any time.
Automating Data Collection in Quality Window 5

Click here to read an comprehensive overview of QWSchedule, a stand-alone utility included with Quality Window 5. (PDF)
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additional Articles
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Quality Window helps you to unlock the power of your data by giving you tools to collect, record and analyze information about your manufacturing process. Imagine how much more powerful your data would be if you could collect more information, more often and more accurately.
There is a solution: QWSchedule!
QWSchedule is a stand-alone utility that allows you to define and schedule tasks that include asking Quality Window to automatically collect data from a number of different sources. QWSchedule is fast, flexible and easy to use!
QWSchedule can run tasks that collect data on either a regular timed interval and/or event basis. An example of regular timed interval would be to collect data once an hour, or once a day, whereas an example of event based collection would be when a trigger value is detected, such as in the case of when a machine stops (downtime). QWSchedule works in the background, independent of regular QW 5 users.
The "data" can be any Microsoft DDE/OPC compliant information available anywhere on the network or directly wired to your computer. This can include data within other commercial databases, PLCs, Test Instruments, etc.
In the past, solutions used to automate data collection were complex, expensive, time consuming and inflexible�often requiring specialized IT resources to create and manage the system on an ongoing basis. Even small applications would require the use of expensive, dedicated servers to collect data for their client applications.
Busitech has made a breakthrough in providing simple yet flexible tools to integrate and automate data collection. These tools are designed to provide the "rapid change capability" that you have come to expect using Quality Window. Users can create very flexible solutions in a timely fashion, without the need for specialized and expensive resources. In small applications, data collection can even be done directly within the workstation�avoiding the cost and maintenance of dedicated servers.
Perhaps the best news is the fact that QWSchedule is included with the latest version of Quality Window� at no additional cost!
Learn more about automating data collection with QWSchedule in a comprehensive article that has been posted in the Articles section of the website.
Validation Documentation Now Available
Detailed validation documentation for each maintenance release is now available. This comprehensive report outlines the testing protocol established by Busitech to ensure the software performs as intended. Please note that Quality Window 5 is highly configurable to the customer’s application as it allows the development of custom installation programs (e.g. with customer defined calculations). Customers may need to also validate their installation and application of Quality Window separately. Validation Documentation can be viewed by clicking on the following link:
Peter Gault Featured in Alumni Magazine
Peter Gault is the subject of the cover story in the latest edition of Voyageur Magazine
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Peter Gault, Past-President of the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce, and the owner of WEBtech, has made the front page!
Mr. Gault's picture graces the front cover of the Winter 2004 issue of Voyageur, the St. Lawrence College alumni magazine. Inside, this talented product of the college's Business program is featured in an extensive article that chronicles his success in the local business sector as both a company President and active member of the Chamber.
Copies of the magaizine and article can be obtained by visiting the St. Lawrence College campus in Cornwall, Brockville and Kingston.
E-School Now Available
Busitech has developed special overviews (e-lessons) to help you understand the capabilities and benefits of selected QW software products. E-lessons are digital "mini-movies" with voice narrative, and are typically five minutes in length.
New Articles Posted
New articles have been posted in the Articles section of the website.
The new articles discuss how the Quality Window software suite is the perfect tool to help companies with their Six Sigma efforts, downtime analysis or process monitoring.
Busitech Web Site Gets a Makeover
There is a brand new look and functionality to the Busitech website. As we continue to build new content, watch for information on our latest two products, QW Viewer and QWChart Components. Also available is a brand new section for E-School, are new educational resource.
Be sure to check the What's New section for regular updates as new information is posted!
QWXL Charting Utility for Excel
Now you can use the famous Quality Window Control Chart to view your Microsoft Excel data. Our breakthrough product of the year, download a demo today!
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