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Using Physical Analysis

This article explains how to enter Green Grading information and review them online.

Written by Nikolett Takacs

Updated at July 30th, 2025

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Table of Contents

Creating a Physical Analysis Via the Physical Analysis overview page Via the Samples overview page Via the (Green) Inventory overview page Via the lot details page Via the Dashboard Setting up a Physical Analysis Reviewing the Green Grading information  In the Physical Analysis section  On the lot details page

Creating a Physical Analysis

In the Physical subsection, you can measure and log the following for samples and green lots:

  • Moisture
  • Density
  • Water Activity
  • Defects: Defect logging is not available on Foundation packages.
  • Screen size
  • Milling difference

There are four different ways to create a session:

  1. Via the Physical Analysis overview page
  2. Via the Samples or Green Inventory page
  3. Via the lot's page
  4. Via the Dashboard


Via the Physical Analysis overview page

  1. Log in to the online platform C-sar.
  2. Navigate to Quality > Physical on the main menu bar.
  3. Click + Add physical analysis.


Via the Samples overview page

  1. Log in to the online platform C-sar.
  2. Navigate to the Samples on the main menu bar.
  3. Select the checkboxes for the lots to which you want to add information. A menu bar at the top of the table appears.
  4. Click Quality > Green grading.


Via the (Green) Inventory overview page

  1. Log in to the online platform C-sar.
  2. Navigate to the (Green) Inventory on the main menu bar.
  3. Select the "..." (three dots) at the lot for which you want to add green grading information.
  4. Select the Add new green readings option. 


Via the lot details page

  1. Navigate the lot's details page by clicking on the referring SG or PG tag.
  2. Scroll down to the Quality section and click the Add green grading button. 


Via the Dashboard

  1. Log in to the online platform C-sar. 
  2. Click + Add on your Dashboard.
  3. Select + Green Grading to set up a Physical Analysis.


Setting up a Physical Analysis

  1. Set up the session:
    • Evaluator: Will be pre-filled with the user logged in.
    • Lab: Select the Lab. 
    • Analysis of: Check the box next to the information you want to track. 
    • Green weight: Enter the lot's weight.
  2. Samples: Enter the sample's name or ID tag in the Quick finder, or click + Advanced sample search to find samples in the table.
    • The table displays only lots and samples registered within the last month; adjust the registration date filter if your desired lot is not visible.
    • Reorder samples/lots by dragging and dropping them in the table.
  3. Click Start Analysis.
  4. Fill in the information you analyzed and click Save analysis.  You don't have to complete all fields.
  5. Once you are done, click the Save & close button.


Reviewing the Green Grading information 

The Green Grading information can be found:

  • In the Physical Analysis section
  • On the lot details page


In the Physical Analysis section 

The Green Grading information of every lot can be found in the Physical Analysis overview (Quality > Physical) section under a unique QC number. 

  1. Click the Customize button and choose what information to be shown in the overview. 
  2. Export the data by checking the box on the left side of the table, then select the export format from the menu that appears at the top.
  3. Edit your data by clicking theEdit button in the menu bar at the top of the table. 


On the lot details page

When you click on the ID-tag (PG- or SG-number) of your green beans, you will be led to the lot's detail page. 

  1. Scroll down to the Quality Information section to see the Green Grading information of the lot in question. 
  2. Click Show more to see more detailed information on the different tests conducted.
  3. If you want to add information, click Add green grading.

Congratulations! You are now ready to add Green Grading information.

Your opinion matters. If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com. 

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