The operator carrying out an audit can change the rank assigned to a defect. However, the available ranks are limited by the audit types which are associated as shown below.
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For information on defining ranks see the 'Creating Ranks' document.
Create an Audit Type
Select the Audit tab.
Click Audit Ranks.
A list of the existing audit types and ranks is displayed. Audit types, and the ranks they contain, are shown in the left-hand pane. All available ranks are shown in the right-hand pane.
Click the Add button (
) below the left-hand pane.
The Audit Type creation window opens.
Enter a description and a unique code for the audit type.
Click OK.
The audit type is added to the list.
Associate Ranks to Audit Types
Select the Audit tab.
Click Audit Ranks.
A list of the existing audit types and ranks is displayed. Audit types, and the ranks they contain, are shown in the left-hand pane. All available ranks are shown in the right-hand pane.
Place a tick next to the rank to be assigned in the right pane and drag and drop it to the desired audit type in the left-hand pane.
Select the rank in the left pane and press the edit 
button.
The Audit Rank window is displayed.
If required, disable Used in Totals.
Every audit defect has a point value and if such a defect has a rank where Used in Totals is not checked, it will not be included in the point total for an audit.
If required, enable Auto Repair to automatically repair defects as they are entered by placing a tick in the Enable check box.
Select a repair type from the Repair Type drop down menu.
Select a user from the Repaired By drop down menu.
If required, enable Auto Confirm to automatically confirm defects as they are entered by placing a tick in the Enable check box.
Select a user from the Confirmed By drop down menu.
Press OK.
The rank is now associated to the audit type.