In Uncountable, outputs are the results captured from testing. They represent the key measurements from experiments and can take many forms, including numbers, text, categories, images, files, curves, or time series.
Measurements can also include condition parameters which describe how the output was collected (e.g. temperature or aging time).
Outputs Listing
All outputs stored in the platform are managed through the Outputs listing page, accessible by selecting Inputs/Outputs → Outputs from the navigation bar.
This page includes several tabs with listing tables for organizing and managing your measurement data:
- Outputs: Measurements recorded within Uncountable, such as tensile strength, viscosity, or color. These represent the properties captured from experiments or tests.
- Condition Parameters: Variables like temperature, aging time, or shear rate that describe how a measurement was collected. These are linked to outputs but managed separately to keep data structured and flexible.
- Categories: High-level classifications used to group outputs—for example, Mechanical Properties or Optical Properties. Categories help with filtering, organization, and controlling output visibility across projects.
- Groups: Templates that bundle commonly used outputs and their condition parameters. They make it easy to apply standardized measurement sets across multiple experiments.
- Test Methods: Standardized procedures used to generate a measurement, such as tensile testing or viscosity measurement. These define how the test is carried out, including instruments, settings, and protocols.
- Units: Define the scale or dimension for numerical outputs—for example, MPa for strength or cP for viscosity. Units ensure consistency in data entry, comparison, and calculation.
- Output Metadata: Additional details associated with individual measurement values, such as who ran the test or what tray was used. These fields provide context but are not considered part of the core measurement itself.
As with inputs, outputs can be shared across material families, and existing measurement definitions can be uploaded during implementation. Users with the appropriate permissions can also create and edit outputs and related entities directly from this page.
Outputs
Outputs represent the individual properties or results measured in an experiment, such as tensile strength, viscosity, or color. Each output can have its own unit, test method, condition parameters, and output metadata.
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Condition Parameters
Condition parameters define the context of a measurement—such as aging time, test temperature, or test speed. They’re attached to outputs at the time of data entry and allow you to distinguish between measurements made under different conditions.
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Categories
Output categories are high-level groupings used to organize and filter outputs—for example, grouping all “Mechanical Properties” together. Categories can be defined globally or at the project level and may also affect output visibility and permissions.
Groups
Output groups are reusable templates that bundle together multiple outputs—along with their default condition parameters. They simplify measurement entry by allowing users to add entire sets of outputs at once.
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Test Methods
Test methods define how a measurement is performed, including any applicable standards, instruments, or protocols. Assigning a test method to an output ensures clarity and consistency across teams.
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Units
Units specify the scale or measurement dimension for numeric outputs—such as °C for temperature or MPa for tensile strength. Units support conversions and can be customized by project or output.
Metadata
Output metadata provides additional context for a measurement, like the operator who ran a test or the location of a tray. These fields are not part of the output value itself but are useful for traceability and filtering.
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