RCM Desktop - RCM software written by RCM facilitators for RCM facilitators
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        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Live Spell Check & Auto Correction
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        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Decision Logic: Display
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Decision Logic Validation
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        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Supporting Comments
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Export Maintenance Tasks
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Analysis Renumbering
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐User-Defined & Customised Reports
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Full SQL Access
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Data Grids
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        • ⭐⭐⭐ User-definable Decision Logic
        • ⭐⭐⭐Functions and Failures
        • ⭐⭐⭐Maintenance Task Descriptions
        • ⭐⭐⭐Basic Reports
        • ⭐⭐⭐Backup & Restore
        • ⭐⭐⭐Copy Analysis
        • ⭐⭐⭐Fault-finding Guide
        • ⭐⭐⭐Spares Policy
        • ⭐⭐⭐Criticality Assessment
        • ⭐⭐⭐Search & Replace
        • ⭐⭐⭐Spell Check
        • ⭐⭐⭐Analysis Check-out / Check-in
        • ⭐⭐⭐​​Advanced Failure-finding Formulae
        • ⭐⭐⭐​​Links to External Documents & Drawings
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Table of Features - Intermediate & Basic Editions

The table below show a comparison of the features available in the Intermediate & Basic Editions of RCM Desktop. Expand any feature to link to a detailed full-page description. Click on the video link (where available) to see how to use this feature.  
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The star ratings against each feature show which are the best features for time-saving when facilitating....

​Key:

 
UAIB  This feature is included in the Ultimate, Advanced, Intermediate and Basic Editions

 
UAI     This feature is included in the Ultimate, Advanced and Intermediate Editions

​⭐⭐⭐     Time-saving rating
UAIB​ ⭐⭐⭐
​User-definable RCM Decision Logic**
Time-saving rating....
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Users can define their own RCM decision or task selection logic or algorithm. The software comes with several "standard" ones already to use and it is likely that one of them will meet your requirements - more detail

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​Analysis Properties: Comments, Facilitator, Group Members
Time-saving rating....
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For each RCM analysis, users can record free-form comments and the names of the facilitator and the review group members - more detail

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​Functions, Functional Failures
Time-saving rating....
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Function text and functional failure text can be entered quickly - the function and functional failure references are added automatically - more detail

UAIB​​ ⭐⭐⭐  ​
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Failure Mode & Failure Effects
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Failure mode and failure effect text can be entered quickly - the failure mode reference is added automatically - more detail

UAIB​​ ⭐⭐⭐  ​
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Basic Task Descriptions
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Record basic maintenance task details (Title, Interval, Skill) - more detail

UAIB​​ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Decision Logic Response Supporting Comments
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Record full audit trail comments for each question in the task selection logic. The video shows how the supporting comments can build an audit trail in the Advanced & Ultimate Editions  - More detail

UAIB​ ⭐⭐
Symptoms and Alarms
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Symptoms and alarms can be recorded against individual failure modes

UAIB​ ⭐⭐⭐
​Built-in Reports: Function List, Failure Mode Summary, Decision Summary and WYSIWYG Grid Reports
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Predefined reports are built-in for Functions, Failures Modes, Decisions. All data grids (see video) can also be printed via user-definable WYSIWYG reports. - more detail

UAIB​ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"As 1A1" Copy: Failure Effects, Downtime, Repair Time
Time-saving rating....
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Easily copy failure effect text from another failure mode - more detail 

The video to the left shows "As 1A1" in action in the Advanced & Ultimate Editions:

UAIB​ ⭐⭐⭐
Database Backup and Restore
Time-saving rating....
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An easy-to-use tool is provided to (manually or automatically) backup the RCM database to any device at any time without having to shut down the program or disconnect from the database. The user can manually restore from a backup if disaster strikes - more detail

UAIB​​ ⭐⭐
Worksheet View
Time-saving rating....
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The Basic Edition of RCM Desktop displays a traditional "Information Worksheet" style view of your RCM Analysis - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐  
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Analysis Properties: Assumptions, Boundaries, Glossary
Time-saving rating....
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For each RCM analysis, users can record the assumptions made, boundaries of the analysis and a glossary of terms used - ⭐Analysis Propertiesmore detail

UAI   ​ ⭐
​Analysis Diary
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For each RCM analysis, users can keep a diary of all analysis activity and events - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐ 
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Track Analysis Status
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For each RCM analysis, users can set analysis status to track progress - this is particularly useful when managing large RCM projects. Choose from user-defined list - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐⭐
​Asset Hierarchy
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Maintain list of assets in hierarchical form and link the assets to their RCM analyses - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
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"All-in-One" Audit Report
Time-saving rating....
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A single-click audit report containing entire database contents for the selected analysis - more detail 

The video to the left shows the "All-in-One" Audit Report contents and how to quickly customise the report.

UAI   ​ ⭐ 
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Company Information (including logo)
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Enter your company name, address and logo for use on built-in reports - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐⭐⭐ 
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Copy Entire Analysis
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Easily copy an entire RCM analysis - this is particularly useful for using an analysis as a template for another analysis on a similar asset - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐
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Record Documentation Errors
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Record and print details of errors in drawings and other documentation - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐⭐ 
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​Basic Failure-finding Formulae
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Basic economic and risk-based calculators for determining intervals of failure-finding tasks - more detail

AI   ​ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
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"As 1A1" Copy: Contingency Action, Criticality & Equipment Tags
Time-saving rating....
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Easily copy failure effect text from another failure mode - more detail 

The video to the left shows "As 1A1" in action in the Advanced & Ultimate Editions:
UAI   ​ ⭐⭐⭐ 
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Fault-finding Guide
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Easily create and print an equipment fault-finding guide (based on failure mode symptoms and alarms). This is particularly useful for diagnosing failure modes on complex equipment - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐⭐
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Import & Export RCM Analyses
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RCM Desktop allows the user to export RCM analyses to send to other user's databases and also import RCM analyses from other user's databases - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐ 
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Record Queries & Actions
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RCM Desktop allows the user to keep track of any unanswered questions and record the answers when known. Questions and actions can be assigned to group members keeping track of the "To-do" list - more detail

UAI   ​ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
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Analysis Renumbering
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Advanced renumbering of functions, functional failures and failure modes to remove any gaps etc - more detail

The video shows renumbering in action in the Advanced & Ultimate Editions:
UAI  ​ ⭐⭐⭐
Basic Search & Replace
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Search for (and optionally replace) text in any part of an analysis - more detail

The video shows search and replace in action in the Advanced & Ultimate Editions:
UAI  ​ ⭐⭐
Record Significant Findings
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RCM Desktop allows the user to record findings separately that are especially noteworthy or extremely significant. These are printed on their own page in the audit report - more detail

UAI  ​ ⭐⭐⭐
Comprehensive Task Descriptions
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RCM Desktop allows the user to describe fully the maintenance tasks: long description of the task, safety precautions, materials and tools required, task duration and details of any supporting documentation - more detail

UAI  ​ ⭐⭐⭐
Basic Spell Check
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Check the spelling of text in any part of an analysis (in any language for which dictionaries are available) - more detail

The video shows spell checking in action in the Advanced & Ultimate Editions:
UAI  ​ ⭐
User Management (Multi-user Versions only)
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Create and manage RCM Desktop users (network version only) - more detail

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  • Home
    • 4 Steps to Improving Facilitator Productivity
    • Your Questions Answered >
      • What About Technical Support?
      • What is RCM Desktop?
      • Why Do I Need RCM Desktop?
      • What Does RCM Desktop Do?
      • Can I Try RCM Desktop?
      • How Much Does RCM Desktop Cost?
      • Will RCM Desktop Run On A Network?
      • Technical Information for IT Departments
  • Editions
  • Table of Features
    • By Time Saving Features >
      • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Star >
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Facilitate Tab
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"As 1A1" Copying
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Drag & Drop
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Decision Logic: "Go to Target"
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Live Spell Check & Auto Correction
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Worth Doing Calculator
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Audit Report
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Decision Logic: Display
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Decision Logic Validation
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐​​Links to Photos & Drawings
      • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Star >
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Supporting Comments
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Export Maintenance Tasks
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Analysis Renumbering
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐User-Defined & Customised Reports
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Full SQL Access
        • ⭐⭐⭐⭐Data Grids
      • ⭐⭐⭐Star >
        • ⭐⭐⭐ User-definable Decision Logic
        • ⭐⭐⭐Functions and Failures
        • ⭐⭐⭐Maintenance Task Descriptions
        • ⭐⭐⭐Basic Reports
        • ⭐⭐⭐Backup & Restore
        • ⭐⭐⭐Copy Analysis
        • ⭐⭐⭐Fault-finding Guide
        • ⭐⭐⭐Spares Policy
        • ⭐⭐⭐Criticality Assessment
        • ⭐⭐⭐Search & Replace
        • ⭐⭐⭐Spell Check
        • ⭐⭐⭐Analysis Check-out / Check-in
        • ⭐⭐⭐​​Advanced Failure-finding Formulae
        • ⭐⭐⭐​​Links to External Documents & Drawings
      • ⭐⭐Star >
        • ⭐⭐Worksheet View
        • ⭐⭐Asset Hierarchy
        • ⭐⭐Basic Failure-finding Formulae
        • ⭐⭐​​Importing & Exporting
        • ⭐⭐Record Significant Findings
      • ⭐Star >
        • ⭐Analysis Properties
        • ⭐Analysis Diary
        • ⭐Analysis Status
        • ⭐Company Information
        • ⭐Record Documentation Errors
        • ⭐Record Queries & Actions
        • ⭐User Management
    • By Software Edition >
      • Ultimate & Advanced Editions
      • Intermediate & Basic Editions
  • Videos
    • Short Overview Video
    • Short 'How to...' Videos
    • Long Demonstration Video
  • Benefits
  • Brochure
  • Online Trial
  • White Papers
  • Contact
  • Support
  • Screenshots
  • Version History