Overview
1factory provides two levels of system customization to meet your organization's quality management requirements:
Settings are user-configurable parameters that your organization controls directly through the application. These allow you to customize system behavior, regional preferences, and module-specific options to align with your operational workflows.
Configurations are organization-level features enabled by 1factory representatives. These control which modules and advanced capabilities are available to your organization based on your subscription and specific requirements.
Accessing Settings
To access your organization's settings:
- Click on your name in the top right corner of the screen
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu
User Settings
These settings control individual user preferences for date, time, and language display.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Time Zone | Sets your local time zone for displaying dates and timestamps throughout the system | Multiple options including US/Central, US/Eastern, US/Pacific, UTC, Europe/London, Asia/Shanghai, etc. |
| Date Format | Controls how dates appear in the interface and reports | U.S. numeric (mm/dd/yyyy), European numeric (dd/mm/yyyy), U.S. text (MON/dd/yyyy), European text (dd/MON/yyyy), International (yyyy-mm-dd) |
| Language | Sets the display language for the user interface |
English, 中文, Français, Español, Italiano, Deutsch, Dansk, Português, 日本語, 한국어
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Internationalization Settings
These settings establish organization-wide defaults for new users and regional formatting.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Sets the currency symbol used in cost calculations and reports | USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), AUD ($), INR (₹), ZAR (R), DKK (Kr.) |
| Default Time Zone | Sets the default time zone for new users | Same options as User Settings Time Zone |
| Default Date Format | Sets the default date format for new users | Same options as User Settings Date Format |
| Default Language | Sets the default language for new users | Same options as User Settings Language |
| Temperature Units | Sets the unit of measure for temperature-related fields | Celsius (C), Fahrenheit (F) |
API Settings
These settings enable programmatic access to 1factory data for system integrations.
| Setting | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Organization ID | Your unique organization identifier required for API calls | Read-only; automatically assigned |
| API Key | Authentication key for API access | Click Generate key to create; required for all API integrations |
SSO Settings (Single Sign-On)
These settings configure SAML-based single sign-on with your organization's identity provider.
| Setting | Description | Options/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSO Enabled | Enables or disables SSO authentication | Yes, No |
| Force IdP re-authentication | Requires users to authenticate with your identity provider on every login | Yes, No |
| Single sign-on URL / ACS | The 1factory URL your identity provider should redirect to | Read-only; provided for IdP configuration |
| Audience URI (SP Entity ID) | The service provider entity identifier | Read-only; provided for IdP configuration |
| Identity Provider Single Sign-On URL | Your IdP's SSO endpoint URL | Obtain from your identity provider |
| Identity Provider Issuer (Entity ID) | Your IdP's entity identifier | Obtain from your identity provider |
| X.509 Certificate | Your IdP's public certificate for signature verification | Must include BEGIN/END CERTIFICATE tags |
Log-in Settings
These settings control authentication security policies.
| Setting | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Session time-out (minutes) | Duration of inactivity before automatic logout | Leave blank for no timeout |
| # log-in attempts for account lock | Number of failed login attempts before account lockout | Leave blank for no limit |
| Password reset interval (months) | Frequency at which users must change passwords | Leave blank for no required reset |
QMS Settings
These settings configure the Quality Management System document control features. Requires QMS module enablement.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Enable QMS Onboarding | Enables features to allow you to migrate documents into 1Factory from a legacy system | Yes(Enable feature), No(Unable this feature) |
| Quality Manual | Designates which document serves as your organization's Quality Manual | Select from existing QMS documents |
| Mandatory Approver Role | Role required as an approver on all document revisions | Select from defined roles |
| Documents are immediately effective? | To allow documents immediately Release | Yes(To allow user release the documents immediately), No( documents have a pending release status before final release) |
| Training threshold % | % of users that must complete training on a document before it becomes effective. | User enter the respective % of training |
| Use alphabetic revisions | Controls revision numbering format | Yes (A, B, C...), No (1, 2, 3...) |
| Document Numbers | Controls how document numbers are assigned | 1Factory numbers, 1Factory with legacy numbers, Your own numbers |
| Standard Number Prefixes | Prefixes for Standard document types | Comma-separated list |
| Mfg. Standard Number Prefixes | Prefixes for Manufacturing Standard documents | Comma-separated list |
| Procedure Number Prefixes | Prefixes for Procedure documents | Comma-separated list |
| Work Instruction Number Prefixes | Prefixes for Work Instruction documents | Comma-separated list |
| Part Instruction Number Prefixes | Prefixes for Part-specific Instructions | Comma-separated list |
| Process Instruction Number Prefixes | Prefixes for Process Instructions | Comma-separated list |
| Record Type Number Prefixes | Prefixes for Record Type documents | Comma-separated list |
| Allow external files as documents | Permits external file uploads as controlled documents | Yes, No |
| Periodic Document Reviews | Enables scheduled document review reminders | Yes, No |
| Document Review Period | Days between required document reviews | 30, 60, 90 |
Part Master Settings
These settings customize Part Master data fields and behavior.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Part Master Optional Field 1 | Enables an additional identification field | None, Alt. P/N, Drawing Number, Supplier P/N, Customer P/N |
| Part Master Optional Field 2 | Enables a second additional identification field | None, Alt. P/N, Drawing Number, Supplier P/N, Customer P/N |
| Display Project Field | Shows/hides the Project field in Part Master | Yes, No |
| Project Identifier | Custom label for the Project field | Free text |
| Part Masters are ITAR by default | Sets default ITAR classification for new parts | Yes, No |
Plan Settings
These settings control Manufacturing and Receiving Plan behavior.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Spec. attributes | Controls how specification attributes are entered | Free Form, From List Of Values |
| Show Label Column | Displays Label column in Plans and Inspections | Yes, No |
| Show Sheet/Zone Column | Displays Sheet/Zone column in Plans and Inspections | Yes, No |
| Display group identifier col. by default | Shows Group Identifier column by default | Yes, No |
| Display row identifier col. by default | Shows Row Identifier column by default | Yes, No |
| Default tolerance type | Sets default tolerance standard for new specifications | inch (ASME), custom tol., mm (ISO) fine, mm (ISO) medium |
| # Mfg. Plan Approvers | Number of required approvals for Manufacturing Plans | 0, 1, 2, 3 |
| # Rec. Plan Approvers | Number of required approvals for Receiving Plans | 0, 1, 2, 3 |
| Default precision for conversions | Convert in Inch to mm up to 3 decimals | 3 |
| Precision for mm to inch conversion | Decimal places for unit conversions | 4, 5 |
| Create Part Master on the fly | Allows Plan creation without pre-existing Part Master | Yes, No |
| Rec. Plan Attachment Required | Requires file attachment for Receiving Plans | Yes, No |
| Inspection Methods not requiring Gages | Methods exempt from gage requirements | Multi-select from LOVs |
PPAP Core Doc Settings
These settings configure Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) risk thresholds.
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Default approval Roles for PPAP Core Docs | Roles who are default approvers for PPAP Core Docs | Role define in LOVs |
| S/O Medium Risk Threshold | Severity × Occurrence score for medium risk classification | 100 |
| S/O High Risk Threshold | Severity × Occurrence score for high risk classification | 150 |
| RPN Medium Risk Threshold | Risk Priority Number for medium risk classification | 100 |
| RPN High Risk Threshold | Risk Priority Number for high risk classification | 150 |
| Default Format | Default PFMEA/Control Plan format | AIAG/AS9100, AS13100 |
Inspection/FAI Settings
These settings configure identifiers and behavior for both Inspections and First Article Inspections.
| Setting | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mfg. Insp. Ident. 1 | Label for first Manufacturing Inspection identifier | e.g., "Work Order #" |
| Mfg. Insp. Ident. 2 | Label for second Manufacturing Inspection identifier | e.g., "Customer PO #" |
| Mfg. Insp. Ident. 3 | Label for optional third Manufacturing identifier | Optional |
| Rec. Insp. Ident. 1 | Label for first Receiving Inspection identifier | e.g., "Purchase Order #" |
| Rec. Insp. Ident. 2 | Label for second Receiving Inspection identifier | e.g., "Receiver #" |
| Rec. Insp. Ident. 3 | Label for optional third Receiving identifier | Optional |
| Row Ident. | Label for row identification field | e.g., "Serial Number" |
| Highlight measurements beyond control limits | Visually flags measurements outside control limits | Yes, No |
| Show approved Inspections/FAIs | Displays approved records in list views | Yes, No |
| Display Review (Mgr. Sign Off) Col. | Shows manager review column | Yes, No |
| Auto share Inspections/FAIs | Automatically shares records with connected suppliers | Yes, No |
| Reports Precision/Rounding | Controls measurement display in reports | Data as entered, Inferred from spec, Set manually |
| Reports output (gage/calibration) | Includes gage/calibration info in reports | Yes, No |
Inspection Settings
These settings control inspection-specific behavior and enforcement rules.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Group Ident. | Label for grouping identifier | e.g., "Cavity" |
| Display Cpk/Ppk for | Controls which specs show capability indices | All Specifications, Key Only |
| Display Msr. Comments Col. | Shows measurement comments column | Yes, No |
| # Data-points per chart | Maximum data points displayed on SPC charts | 50, 75, 100, 150, 200 |
| Show 'last' part samples at end | Places "last" samples at end of parts list | Yes, No |
| Enforce Sampling Rules | Controls sampling rule compliance | No, Warn, Block |
| Enforce Gages Entered | Requires gage selection for measurements | No, Warn, Block |
| Enforce Machines Entered | Requires machine selection for measurements | No, Warn, Block |
| Enforce Required Attachments | Requires specified attachments | No, Warn, Block |
| Enforce Rec. Insp. Identifiers | Requires Receiving inspection identifiers | No, Warn, Block |
| Enforce Site Entered | Requires site selection | No, Warn, Block |
| Show All Drawings Sheets & Files | If No, pages that do not contain relevant specs will not be shown on inspection PDFs | Yes(Allow show all pages of Drawing), No(Just show the page the spec is present) |
FAI Settings
These settings are specific to First Article Inspection behavior.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Default FAI type | Sets the default FAI format | Standard, AS9102 |
| Include Spec. Types | Controls which specification types appear | Exclude Manufacturing, Include All |
CMM Settings
These settings configure Coordinate Measuring Machine data import.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Default CMM type / File Extensions | Sets the default CMM format parser | Zeiss/Calypso, PC-DMIS, Nikon/CMM Manager, Mitutoyo, and 30+ others |
| Custom start delimiter | Character(s) marking the start of balloon numbers in CMM output | Free text |
| Custom end delimiter | Character(s) marking the end of balloon numbers | Free text |
| Apply custom delimiters to | CMM types using custom delimiters | All or specific CMM type |
| Auto-Upload Mechanism | Script configuration method | Common script + config file, One script per machine |
Issues(NCR/CAPA/SCAR/Complaint) Settings
These settings configure Non-Conformance Report, CAPA, SCAR, and Customer Complaint management.
| Setting | Description | Options/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Ident. | Custom label for customer identification field | Free text |
| Supplier Ident. | Custom label for supplier identification field | Free text |
| Default NCR type | Pre-selected NCR type for new records | Select from LOVs |
| Incl. balloon number in MRB Disp. | Shows balloon numbers in MRB Dispositions | Yes, No |
| Restrict Access to CAPAs & Complaints | Limits visibility to assigned users only | Yes, No |
| Roles allowed to access all CAPAs | Roles with unrestricted CAPA/Complaint access | Multi-select from roles |
| Email weekly NCR/CAPA reminders | Sends weekly reminder emails | Yes, No |
| Email weekly Tasks reminders | Sends weekly task reminder emails | Yes, No |
| CAPAs due after (days) | Default CAPA due date offset | Numeric |
| SCARs due after (days) | Default SCAR due date offset | Numeric |
| Complaints due after (days) | Default Complaint due date offset | Numeric |
| Enforce Issue Entry Completion | Enforce completing all the entries before closing a CAPA/SCAR/Complaint | No, Warn, Block |
| Enforce NCR MRB Completion | Enforce completing all the MRB dispositions before closing an NCR | No, Warn, Block |
| Receiving NCR Type | Default type for Receiving NCRs | Select from LOVs |
| Manufacturing NCR Type | Default type for Manufacturing NCRs | Select from LOVs |
| Risk Assessment Range | Applies to Complaints, CAPA and SCARs (if enabled) | 1-10 |
| CAPA/SCAR Risk Assessment | When enabled, risk assessment properties will be available in Root Cause Analysis section for CAPA and SCARs | Yes(be available in Root Cause Analysis section for CAPA and SCARs ), No(Not be available in Root Cause Analysis section for CAPA and SCARs |
Analytics Settings
These settings control dashboard displays and statistical analysis parameters.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Mfg./Suppl. Dashboard reporting | Format for defect rate display | Percentage, DPPM |
| Default Chart Range | Default time range for analytics charts | All Time, One Week, One Month, One Year |
| Oversampling Ppk threshold | Ppk value triggering reduced sampling | 1.33, 1.66, 2.0 |
Gage Settings
These settings configure gage management and calibration features.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Email weekly Gage Cal. reminders | Sends calibration due reminders | Yes, No |
| Allow 'To User' in gage transactions | Enables user-to-user gage transfers | Yes, No |
| Gage ID Prefixes | Auto-suggested prefixes for new gage IDs | Comma-separated (e.g., "G-, F-, H-") |
| Gage Barcode Encoding | Barcode format for gage labels | Code-39, Code-128, Data Matrix, QR Code |
| Number of gages per page | Pagination for gage list views | 50, 100, 200 |
| Cal. before use: record cal. data | Records calibration data for CBU gages | Yes, No |
| Cal. before use: cal. validity | Days a CBU calibration remains valid | Numeric |
| Enable gage compact import/export | Enables simplified gage data import/export | Yes, No |
| Two E-Signature for calibration | Requires performer and reviewer signatures | Yes, No |
Supplier Settings
These settings configure supplier management features.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Default Re-Qual. Freq. | Default supplier requalification frequency | 12 Months, 24 Months |
| Enforce Supplier Approval | Requires supplier approval before use | Yes, No |
Organization Configurations (1factory Controlled)
The following features are enabled or disabled by 1factory representatives based on your organization's subscription and requirements. Contact your 1factory representative or support@1factory.com to request changes.
Enabled ModulesConfigurable Features
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| QC | Core quality control features including Plans, Inspections, and FAIs |
| QMS | Quality Management System document control |
| Gage Management | Gage tracking, calibration, and MSA capabilities |
| Customer Portal | External customer access to shared inspection data |
Feature |
Description
|
|---|---|
| Allow Create Inspections for all Ops | Permits inspections covering all operations |
| Allow Op-level Inspections | Enables operation-specific inspections |
| API | Enables programmatic API access |
| AQL Frequency Conversion | Automatic AQL-based sampling adjustment |
| Backup Plans Download | Enables plan data backup downloads |
| CMM Auto Upload | Automated CMM file processing |
| CMM Upload Trace Fields in Filename | Parses trace fields from CMM filenames |
| Continuous Inspection | Enables continuous inspection workflows |
| Custom Report Template | Allows custom report template uploads |
| Customer FAI, Insp. & Plans | Customer access to FAI/Inspection/Plan data |
| Download Spec PPT | Enables specification PowerPoint export |
| ESignatures | Electronic signature capabilities |
| Graded Spec Report | Enables graded specification reporting |
| Inspection filter by Inspector | Filters inspection lists by inspector |
| Inspection Site Column | Adds site column to inspections |
| Inspection Upload | Enables inspection data file upload |
| ITAR Encrypt Files | Encryption for ITAR-controlled files |
| ITAR Organization | Designates organization as ITAR-compliant |
| Mandatory Lot Size | Requires lot size entry |
| NetInspect Import Template | NetInspect data migration support |
| Plan Approvals | Formal plan approval workflows |
| Plan Import - CAD 3D Model | 3D CAD model import capability |
| Plan Import - Discus | Discus data import |
| Plan Import - IX | InspectionXpert data import |
| Plans by Operation | Operation-based plan organization |
| Prevent Shared Logins | Blocks concurrent user sessions |
| Purchase Orders & Quality Notifications | PO integration and quality alerts |
| QMS | QMS module features |
| QMS Access Control | Role-based QMS access restrictions |
| QMS Document Import | QMS document migration tools |
| Read-Only Inspection Reports | View-only inspection access |
| Receipts | Receiving transaction tracking |
| Report Surface Profile Min/Max Only | Simplified surface profile reporting |
| Single Sign-On | SAML SSO integration |
| Sort Decimal Balloons Alphabetically | Alphabetic decimal balloon sorting |
| Summary Report Precision | Enhanced report precision options |
| Trace Records | Lot/serial traceability records |
| Unique Row Idents | Enforces unique row identifiers |
| Additional Inspection Identifier | Enables a third inspection identifier field |
Permanent Features
These features, once enabled, cannot be disabled:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Assembly FAI | First Article Inspection for assemblies |
| Calculated Specs | Formula-based specification calculations |
| Federated QMS | Multi-organization QMS sharing |
| Multi Org. | Parent/child organization hierarchy |
Additional Configuration Parameters (1factory Controlled)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Max. Matrix Rows | Maximum rows in inspection matrices |
| Max. Matrix Cols | Maximum columns in inspection matrices |
| Non Req. Matrix Cell Color | Background color for non-required cells |
| Starting NCR RefNo | Initial NCR reference number |
| Starting Complaint RefNo | Initial Complaint reference number |
| Starting CAPA RefNo | Initial CAPA reference number |
| Archived Inspection Cutoff Years | Years before inspections are archived |
Password Security Standards
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Minimum password length | 8 characters minimum (FedRAMP-compliant organizations require 14 characters minimum) |
| Character complexity |
Must contain both uppercase and lowercase letters
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| Special characters |
Must include at least one special character (e.g., !, @, #, $, %, &, *)
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| Password reuse prevention |
Cannot reuse any previous password; system maintains password history
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| Common password blocking |
Prohibits commonly used password patterns (e.g., "12345", "password", "qwerty")
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Need Assistance?
For questions about Settings, contact your organization's 1factory administrator.
For Configuration changes or feature enablement, contact:
- Your 1factory representative
- Email: support@1factory.com
Addendum: FedRAMP Compliance Configuration
Organizations requiring FedRAMP compliance must configure specific security settings to meet federal authorization standards.
Password Requirements
FedRAMP-compliant organizations require a 14-character minimum password length (compared to the standard 8-character minimum). This is not configurable by the end user and is hard-coded into the FedRAMP environment.
In order to meet FedRAMP controls and the Customer Responsibility Matrix SSO must be enabled.
Log-in Settings
Navigate to: Settings > Log-in Settings
| Setting | FedRAMP Configuration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session time-out (minutes) | Set to 15 minutes or less | Automatically logs out inactive users |
| # log-in attempts for account lock | Set to 3-5 attempts | Prevents brute-force password attacks |
| Password reset interval (months) | Set to 3-6 months | Requires periodic password changes |
SSO Settings (Single Sign-On)
Navigate to: Settings > SSO Settings
| Setting | FedRAMP Configuration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| SSO Enabled | Set to Yes | Enables integration with federal identity providers |
| Force IdP re-authentication | Set to Yes (for high-security environments) | Requires authentication on every login session |
Configure your identity provider details:
- Identity Provider Single Sign-On URL: Your IdP's SSO endpoint
- Identity Provider Issuer (Entity ID): Your IdP's entity identifier
- X.509 Certificate: Your IdP's public certificate
Organization Configurations
Contact your 1factory representative to enable the following features:
| Configuration Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Prevent Shared Logins | Blocks concurrent user sessions to ensure individual accountability |
| ITAR Encrypt Files | Encrypts files containing controlled technical data |
| Single Sign-On | Enables SAML SSO integration |
FedRAMP Configuration Checklist
- Password length enforced at 14 characters minimum
- Session timeout set to 15 minutes or less
- Account lockout enabled (3-5 failed attempts)
- Password reset interval configured (3-6 months)
- SSO enabled and configured with federal identity provider
- Prevent Shared Logins feature enabled
- ITAR Encryption enabled (if handling controlled data)
For FedRAMP configuration assistance, contact your 1factory representative or email support@1factory.com.