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Minitab 16 Tips and Tricks


Importing and Manipulating DataWorksheetsGraphicsCustomizing MinitabAdditional Tips


Importing Excel Files

In Minitab, choose File > Open Worksheet



In the File > Open Worksheet dialog, use Options and Preview before opening file



Correctly-formatted sheets open into separate worksheets


Importing Data from a Database

In Minitab, choose File > Query Database (ODBC), select Machine Data Source and then your database

Note: Use File > New > Minitab Worksheet to import data into a blank worksheet


Importing Data from a Database

Select the tables and fields that you want to importSelect Use rows… to specify a condition statement


Tally Individual Variables

Use Stat > Tables > Tally Individual Variables to get a list of unique values for a given columnTally will help you easily identify any inconsistencies


Coding Data

Right-click on column > Replace

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Use Data > Code > Text to Text if you need to code multiple values


After Data are Coded

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Value Order

Value order determines the ordering of variablesRight-click on a column and choose Column > Value Order to define an order

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Change Data Type

Suppose you import data and find that a numeric column is incorrectly formatted as textUse Data > Change Data Type > Text to Numeric to change the column format




Formulas in the Worksheet

Use Calc > Calculator to assign formulas to columnsColumns update when data in the worksheet change


Worksheet and Column Descriptions

Right-click on column and choose Column > Descriptionto add notes for future referenceRight-click on to add a Worksheet Description


Worksheet Zooming

Use the Control key and mouse wheel to zoom in and out of the worksheet


Multiple Undo and Redo

Use toolbar arrows to undo or redo changes made to data in the worksheet

undo redo




Split Graph into Panels

Right-click on a cluttered graph and choose Panel to reduce the clutter

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Brushing Options

We see strength values that are lower than expected and want to do further investigationRight-click > Brush > right-click > Set ID Variables


Brushing Options

Brush multiple groups of points using the Shift keyThe brushing window shows that all lower weld strengths are associated with the third shift


Brushing Options

The Data Options button for any Graph or Control Chart allows you to include or exclude brushed rows


Subset Worksheet

Use Data > Subset Worksheet to create a new worksheet based on a condition, brushed rows or specific row numbers


Graph Annotation Tools Toolbar

Choose Tools > Toolbars to enable the Graph Annotation Tools toolbarThe Graph Annotation Tools toolbar is useful for adding text, circles, and arrows to graphs

Select Mode Rectangle Line Polyline

Text Ellipse Marker Polygon


Graph Editing Toolbar

Choose Tools > Toolbars to enable the Graph EditingtoolbarThe Graph Editing toolbar is useful for editing graphs and obtaining graph coordinates

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Graph Editing Toolbar examples

Use the Add List dropdown to add gridlines, reference lines, subtitles and data labels

Use Crosshair mode to explore graphs


In-Place Graph Editing

Double-click on the graph components to change fonts, colors, add a date/time stamp, etc.Right-click on the graph to add titles, gridlines, data labels, etc.

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Extract from Date/Time

Suppose we want to create the same boxplot, but use weekday instead of shiftUse Data > Extract from Date/Time to create a weekdays column using the existing date column


Make Similar Graph

Use Editor > Make Similar Graph to create a similar graph using different variables

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Updating Graphs

Available for core graphs and Control ChartsRight-click on icon in upper left corner to update graph

• Automatic Updates – graph automatically updates anytime data change

• Update Graph – performs one-time update

Graph is up-to-date

Data used to create graph have changed

On-hold, some condition prevents auto-update

Graph is up-to-date, but cannot be updated

Data used to create graph have changed, and graph cannot be updated

Core Graphs and Control Charts All Other Graphs




Tools > Options

Use Tools > Options to set default preferencesFor example, specify a default file location that Minitab will go to when using File > Open Project


Tools > Options > My Footnote

To easily keep track of which worksheet was used to create each graph, set a footnote to automatically display the worksheet name

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Tools > Options > Capability Analysis

Display Benchmark Z’s by default instead of Cp and Pp


Tools > Options > Residual Plots

Display the Anderson-Darling Normality Test on regression, ANOVA and DOE residual plots


Tools > Customize

Customize existing menu and toolbar items:• Move• Add• Edit• Delete

Create a new menu or or toolbar


Tools > Customize to move or add

Choose Tools > Customize and then click and drag

Add ‘Open Worksheet’ to your toolbar

Move or add ‘Pareto Chart’ to Graph menu


Tools > Customize to create new toolbars

To create a new toolbar, use the Toolbars tab > NewTo add features to a new toolbar, choose the Commandstab, then click and drag


Tools > Customize to create new menus

To create a new menu, use the Commands tab > New MenuTo add features to a new menu, choose the Commandstab, then click and drag




The Assistant

Not sure which tool to use?Want Minitab to interpret the output for you?Need to present your results?


Export to PowerPoint or Word

Right-click to send to PowerPoint or Word


Using the ReportPad

Use the ReportPad to write a report

Right-click on a graph and choose Append Graph to Report

Right-click on Session output and choose Append Section to Report

Click on the toolbar’s to open the ReportPad


Saving and Exporting the ReportPad

Save Report As saves the report as a .RTF or .HTML Move to Word Processor moves the ReportPad contents to your default word processor (i.e. cut and paste)Copy to Word Processor copies the ReportPad contents to your default word processor (i.e. copy and paste)


Help

Help includes examples and sample data setsAvailable from the Help menu and in every dialog box

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StatGuide

After you run an analysis, click on the StatGuide toolbar icon for help interpreting your results


Free Resources

Technical Support• Via phone and online• minitab.com/support

Minitab Blog• Sharing tools, tips and techniques for statistics and quality

improvement at• blog.minitab.com

LinkedIn• Connect with other Minitab users• linkedin.com > Groups > Minitab Network


Additional Resources

Quality Trainer, our e-Learning course

Instructor-led training

Visit minitab.com for more information or to find contact information for your local Minitab representative

Michelle Paret

[email protected]

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Minitab 16 Tips and Tricks [Read-Only] - MoreSteam · PDF file · 2016-05-1750 40 30 20 10 0 Speed ... Select List Select Crosshair Add List Zoom Edit Brush Plant Flag ... Minitab