Message Flow Properties
The Quality properties page allows you to specify characteristics of a message flow related to quality.
The Message-Type list box enables characterization of the message flow: "External Data", "Quality Record" or "Instruction".
The other fields allow you to enter additional indications for messages of “Quality record” type that are particularly important in documentation of your quality system. Here you can define the controls needed for identification, storage, retention time, etc.
According to the ISO 9000 standard, a "Record" is a “document stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed”. It can document traceability and provide evidence of the verification, preventive action, and corrective action. It can consist of a form, report, list of actions, etc. It can be written or saved on any data carrier. Generally records need not be under revision control.