Create an Analyte Definition

If the analyte definition will be based on a calculated value, ensure the required analyte formula script is set up before performing this activity.

Security Note: You need the Allow analyte maintenance security right in the Analyte user group security rights group for this activity.

Activity Steps

1. Select the Quality panel in the Solution Explorer.
2. Expand the Analyte Definitions node.
3. Perform one of the following steps:
   1. To create a new (top-level) analyte, right-click the Analyte Definitions node and select New » Analyte Definition from the menu.
   2. To create a nested analyte, right-click an analyte and select New » Analyte Definition from the menu.

   The Analyte Definition Editor displays the analytes sorted alphanumerically.

4. Update the Analyte Definition name. Analyte names are case-sensitive when used in reporting.
5. Enter a Description if required.
6. Select the Value Type from Aggregable, Numeric, Text, ListItem and Calculated.

   You cannot change the value type after you have saved the analyte definition.

7. Select the Basis from the analyte measurement bases defined in the Basis Editor.
8. Select whether to Append Basis Symbol To Name when the analyte displays throughout the MineMarket user interface.
9. Select the Unit. For aggregable analytes, the units are limited to Proportion units defined in the Unit Conversion Editor.
10. Enter the number of Decimal Places used to display results for the analyte.
11. If the Value Type is ListItem, select the Text List from the non-predefined lists that are configured in the List Editor.
12. To specify a colour range for the analyte when colouring 3D transactions by Quality, see Set up a 3D Analyte Colour Range.
13. Select whether to Show Content Basis. If checked, the quantity of the analyte and its UOM can display in a separate column when the value of the analyte displays throughout the MineMarket user interface.
14. If Show Content Basis is checked, select the Content UOM.

    If the Unit is % or ppm, the content UOMs are limited to Mass units defined in the Unit Conversion Editor. If the Unit is a compound unit, the content UOMs are limited to units with the same UOM category as the numerator. The unit must have a conversion factor defined to convert to or from the numerator unit.

15. If the Value Type is Calculated, select the Analyte Formula from the analyte formulae for which there are scripts in the Analyte Formula (script editor).
16. Click Save.