Selecting
in the tree view displays a list of quick setups to help you create a waveform using a predefined or previously saved configuration.You can use the System Configuration Wizard to start a new setup using actual hardware, or you can choose from predefined setups using simulated or actual hardware. You can customize the settings and save as a quick setup for later use. Quick Setups saves the Signal Generator and Waveform Setup parameters.
The predefined quick setups enable you to test the setup parameters. You can modify a setup as needed and save the modified file using the
button. You cannot delete the predefined quick setups.After you have defined waveform parameters in the Instrument node and the Waveform Setup node, you can associate this waveform setup with the currently configured hardware (displayed in the Hardware node) by pressing the
button and providing a name for the new Quick Setup.To save the current waveform setup with a different hardware configuration, define the new hardware configuration using the System Configuration Wizard (
> ), then click .If you change one or more Waveform Setup parameters, the software prompts you to save the changes as a Quick Setup when you exit. If you have changed only Hardware node or Signal Generator node settings, the software does not prompt you to save changes when you exit. Use the
button to save these changes to a Quick SetupWhen using Windows Vista operating system, saved settings files (*.scp) are not shared between different users of the same PC unless saved to a common location accessible to all users.
Use the following buttons to manage your quick setups:
Saves the current hardware and software configuration as a custom quick
setup. A Save Quick Setup dialog box
is displayed, enabling you to enter a name for the quick setup.
To save only Hardware parameter changes, you must use the Save As Quick Setup button. You are not prompted to save Hardware parameter changes when closing or exiting the software unless changes are also made to the Waveform Setup.
Opens the selected quick setup. Double-clicking the quick setup performs the same function.
Deletes the selected custom quick setup.
Allows you to rename a custom quick setup. Select the quick setup to rename, click the Rename Quick Setup button, and then enter the new name for quick setup.
Displays the name of the system. This was set in the System Configuration Wizard.
Displays the description of the system. This was set in the System Configuration Wizard.
Displays the connection type and LAN or GPIB address of the signal generator. This was set in the System Configuration Wizard.