Maximum Number of Characters for a Measurement Tag in OMNIC Paradigm Software

Issue

There is a maximum number of characters (64) allowed for a measurement Tag in OMNIC Paradigm.  

If the length is exceeded, a few different problems might occur.

1. A red box will appear around the Tag field on the preview screen or the Dashboard
2. The collection buttons on the Dashboard will be disabled
3. The Start Sample Measurement button on the preview screen will be disabled
4. An error may display when trying to Preview a measurement that says "Navigation Failed. Check measurement settings and try again."

Environment

OMNIC Paradigm

Resolution

Always use 64 characters or less for any measurement Tag in the OMNIC Paradigm software.