Multiple-posture reports

In Multiple postures mode, the Report Generator lets you choose between documenting the time point currently represented by the model and preparing a report for the entire sequence. Both scopes use the same assessment but contain different sections and result sets.

To access them, select Multiple postures mode and open the Report Generator with REPORT. If the sequence is playing, Ergoniza Intelligent automatically stops playback before opening the dialog.

The remaining controls are shared with other report types and are explained under Report generation.

Select the report type

The Report type selector, identified by number 1, does not change the Ergoniza Intelligent operating mode. It determines the document’s scope and the sections displayed by the generator.

When you switch between Current posture and Entire sequence:

• the section list is replaced by the list for the new scope;
• the default document order for that report type is applied;
• options panels belonging to the previous scope are closed;
• the existing preview becomes invalid and must be generated again.

Select the scope before configuring sections and preparing the preview.

Current-posture report

Current posture, identified by number 2, prepares a detailed report for the time point represented by the model within the sequence.

Before obtaining the data, the application synchronizes the model and its loads with the current time point. The report identifies the posture’s context within the sequence by displaying its time and the total sequence duration.

Its structure is similar to the Single-posture report: it can include postural information, discomfort, REBA/LUBA, exertion, lumbar compression, stability, and supports. Because it comes from a sequence, however, it can also include the cumulative exertion load calculated up to the time considered.

The Exertion section uses the indicator active at the selected time. It can display %MRE, %RJC, or the percentage of maximum isometric capacity used. If the recommended capacity is being updated based on prior exertion and rest, the report uses the value available at that time.

See Current-posture report for its sections, temporal context, and inclusion of cumulative exertion load.

Use this scope to document a specific posture in the activity in detail without turning the document into a summary of the entire sequence.

Entire-sequence report

Entire sequence, identified by number 3, prepares a report for the complete recorded activity. It is not limited to the posture displayed when the generator is opened.

In this case, sections specific to an isolated-posture analysis are replaced by sequence-specific sections:

• Sequence summary.
• Risk factors and regions.
• Results by factor.
• Relevant time points.
• Sequence charts.

These are supplemented by the common Introduction, Model settings, Anthropometry, Results analysis, and Conclusions sections.

The entire-sequence report uses the temporal development of results, exposure, and relevant time points. Use it to describe the complete activity rather than only a representative posture.

The entire-sequence report retains the configuration used during the sequence analysis. If biomechanical or temporal settings change, update the analysis and generate the preview again.

See Entire-sequence report for details about section content, the effect of filters, and selection of relevant time points.

Choose the scope

Use Current posture when you need to:

• document the model state at a specific time;
• present the angles, loads, images, and results for that posture;
• include the cumulative exertion load at that time.

Use Entire sequence when you need to:

• summarize the complete sequence;
• show the temporal development and distribution of results;
• identify the most relevant risk factors and time points;
• include charts representing the activity as a whole.

Selecting the scope does not change the sequence or its original results. It only determines how report data are prepared and organized.

Introduction and conclusions according to scope

Introduction and conclusion text can be used in both report types, but it should be written consistently with the selected scope.

When conclusions have been generated with Ergo-Wizard, Ergoniza Intelligent records whether they correspond to the current posture or the entire sequence. If you try to prepare a preview with a different scope, the application displays a warning so that the text can be reviewed before continuing.

See Ergo-Wizard for information about generating and transferring conclusions.