GAGEtrak

Pros: It makes it extremely easy to keep track of all of our measuring devices that we use

Cons: The software sometimes runs slowly, it has a hard time loading information

Pros: Easy to work with. And move around in and able to print labels instead of hand written.

Cons: Overall, its good. Still new to me but compared to what I have saw with the old version a lot of good improvements.

Pros: Gauge management system and tracking abilities.

Cons: It runs slow sometimes and the errors we were facing in the older version.

Pros: Tech support was helpful and quick when I came across an issue.

Cons: When updating windows, it messes with Gagetrak software

Pros: I am thankful to GAGEtrak for making it easy to monitor audits.

Cons: GAGEtrak's learning curve can be a little steep to beginners

Pros: By switching from excel based to GAGEtrak it made the tool management system leaner and effective. It is easy to see the status of tools which are calibrated, due and finish the calibration recently. It reduce the room of error in missing the calibration of a tool. It has the feature to tabulate the data in report which can be present to the auditor.

Cons: So far our organization is satisfied with this software, it is serving the purpose.

Pros: The software I used only for testing purposes and could not buy. The software offers really good dashboard where you can see all the data which will help you to respond to auditor questions. The workflow system offers gives a smooth flow and better visibility.

Cons: I don’t have much to contribute to this section.

Pros: Anyone familiar with the user interface of Microsoft Access will have no trouble getting accustomed to using GAGEtrak version 7. The dialogs and screens are familiar and concise. We are able to track all of our gauges with as much or as little detail as we need. Calibration schedules are fully customizable with all of the necessary history to maintain an audit trail.

Cons: This version of GAGEtrak is getting harder to maintain as the base technology gets older. Our version based on Office 2013 has had a few instances where updates to Microsoft software caused some issues. Fixes usually aren't too hard to find but often need to come from Microsoft in the form of updates, and not CyberMetrics. Future versions appear to be moving away from an Office dependent base which will reduce this issue greatly.

Pros: I have worked with Gagetrak for about 7 years with a couple of different companies. The program works well to manage gages and calibration requirements. Being able to customize test points for gage calibration is a useful feature, but is a little confusing when beginning to build your groups. The addition of the "days from issue" feature to calculate the calibration due date really helps cut down on unnecessary calibration of unused gages.

Cons: My biggest complaint is about how SLOW SLOW SLOW this program is. Even if your database resides on the pc you are using, the "microsoft access" platform inhibits performance. If your database is on a remote server it gets even worse. I routinely have to wait several minutes for the database to update even a simple change in information, and the program is very prone to the "not responding" screen fade. This morning it took over an hour to enter just 5 gage calibrations due to how long it took to update after entering data along with the "not responding" messages and random, confusing error messages about incorrect date formats, even though the program entered the date automatically. I finally had to shut the program down and leave several gage calibrations unentered because I had other work obligations that had to be met.

Pros: Overall it works well, there aren't a lot of other products like it. The calibration test point tool is well worth it.

Cons: It's pricey for what it does, but it does make things easy. If you have a lot of tools to calibrate, it helps keep track.

Pros: This program is very useful in helping keep track of all gages that need calibrated or repaired. Save manual headache.

Cons: This software is pretty costly compared to Gagelist. But I think it is a little more structured for what I need.

Pros: Gagetrak is pretty simple and straight forward. It allows you to record enough information and not overly complicated.

Cons: Gagetrak did leave a little to be desired. Its very simple without all the bells and whistles of most calibration software programs.

Pros: We were previously using a software that was created in 1996 for tracking, inventorying, and calibration scheduling. GAGEtrak not only was able to import in the data from that really old software, it was simple to convert over to the new system with ease.

Cons: Backing up the data is a little tricky, but not impossible.

Pros: Very easy program to use. Makes keeping track of thousands of gages simple and easy. Customizable lists are great as well.

Cons: I wish there was a way to have smaller separate databases inside the bigger database. This way I could have one for each customer who sends in gages and then have our own gages without combining everything into one database

Pros: The records storage system is on-point! Very well organized and data entry maintains its integrity until the user chooses to alter such information. The usage of gauges to calibrate and measure is innately easy.

Cons: Only that sometimes entering gauge values can become tedious if working with heavy audits. Maybe a more friendly user interface with sliding features would be nice.

Pros: Very easy software to setup and implement. Training for user is straight forward and the software is so easy to learn that any user with basic computer.

Cons: the fact that it still uses a back end Access database.

Pros: Ability to track Gages/ calibrations. Many added features allow reporting for management and customers to view.

Cons: Doesn't always load right away; might take several attempts. Also, freezes up when inquiry tries to load.

Pros: GAGEtrak is very easy to use once you understand how it works. It's very easy to enter information and perform calibration. It reduces the amount of paper we use because of the ease with which scanned documents can be added. It's nice that there's a well thought out training process and great support team to help with installation and operating the software. It's also very vast and highly customizable to meet different needs.

Cons: This software is complex and not easy to use unless you have the proper training done. Luckily, there's a great training program and also very knowledgeable support staff to help out with issues.

Pros: This software helps to measure and calibrate products. That will make sure the product quality and also the audit will be easier. Because, vast capability to store records and data, also it will be well organized. Once a data entered will not change until the user change it. Automatic numbering will help to save the time.

Cons: This software is very organized and few demerits too. There should be a reference or shortcuts to save some particular gauges or measure to access it fast. There is no option to extend calibration values without entering new measurements or values. Delete some from drop line is difficult. There is no option to list different categories of gauges or measurements.

Pros: The program lets you keep track of so many gages and lets you keep a lot of information about them right at your finger tips. Also the ability to not only search for things by just about any criteria but also to make your own reports and customize them at will makes this easy to keep track of any and all gages

Cons: Some of the options make you make blanket changes when it would be nice to be able to change something for an individual record and not every single one

Pros: The large amount of information available on your screen is great. I can easily answer the auditor’s questions. Vast capability, and customization, if you know how, or want to use it. We use the FDA version, I took the training classes in person. We passed multiple audits in the past year, the FDA, AS9100, ISO13485, ISO9001, plus several customers. The built reports are useful, however, for results with less data, I use the quick and advanced Boolean searches. When working with technical support they are very knowledgeable and available early, I am on the East coast. Pro: Easy to use, vast capability for records and data, some customization. Good technical support. Program is very reliable, and intuitive. The software was a great help with our audits.

Cons: Major Con: Need to have training. Labels are difficult to change need to be done by Gagetrak. No automatic change from “out for cal” back to “active” to use this function requires making a vendor list= BIG Pain. Minor cons: unused fields cannot be eliminated, entering notes in comment section is not user friendly.

Pros: Very easy to keep track of when gages need to be calibrated, where those gages are on the shop floor and what the history is.

Cons: Can be finicky to setup but after that it's great.