Sieve Nests

LabSuite can be configured to save a list of the sieves used in a particular sieve nest. When you start a new test, the program can automatically fill in the test's sieve sizes from the list of sieves in your saved sieve nest. The program's Sieve Nest editor allows you to enter and delete these lists.

To create a list of sieves:

1. Select Options > Program Setup then click on Sieve Nests in the left-hand navigation panel.
2. Click on the New button in the Sieve Nest box on the right side of the dialog.
3. At the Name prompt, enter a unique name for your list (i.e., not used for one of the sieve nests already stored in the program's database). Names may be anything that describes the set of sieves that you'll be entering: as an example, here are a couple of the predefined sieve nests shipped with the program:
   ASTM D6913 Standard Sieve Set
ASTM D422 Recommended Sieve Set #1
4. After you've entered your sieve nest name, pressing Enter brings you to the sieve sizes grid. Enter the size of each sieve in your sieve nest, in order of decreasing opening size (e.g., 3", 2" 1.5", etc.).
• Enter sieve sizes as follows: use a "#" sign for numbered sieves (e.g., #40); measured sieve openings should normally be entered in dimension units appropriate for the project file on which you're working (i.e., if you've configured the project to use SI units, enter your sieve opening sizes in millimeters; for a US unit project, enter your sieve opening sizes in inches). If you need to enter a millimeter size into an envelope used for a US unit project, add MM. to the end of the measurement (e.g., 2MM.).

This section provides instructions on using your sieve nest as a starting point for entering a new sieve test.