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User Interface Basics

Working with Cells

The software's user interface uses cells (similar to a spreadsheet) for configuring various parameters. Some cells have discrete settings where you choose from a selection of parameters; others are arbitrary and allow you to enter a value within a designated range.

Discrete Settings

The RF Output parameteruses discrete settings. You must select either On or Off.

To change a discrete setting, double-click the cell with the parameter name, or double-click the cell containing the current setting of the parameter. Each double-click changes the parameter to the next available selection. All non-default selections appear in bold text.

You can also change a discrete setting by clicking the down arrow of the cell and then clicking the desired selection.

Arbitrary Settings

The Frequency and Amplitude parameters use arbitrary settings. You can enter any value within the designed range.

To change an arbitrary setting, double-click either the cell with the parameter name, or the cell containing the current parameter setting to highlight (select) the current setting. When the setting is highlighted, enter the new value.

You do not need to type "MHz"; the letter "m" is sufficient. The same is true for GHz and kHz, simply use "g" or "k" in the entry.

Viewing Parameter Descriptions

Select and then click a parameter cell to display a brief description of the parameter. 

Using the Tree View

The left pane of the main window, called the tree view, enables you to navigate between quick setups, hardware setups, and waveform setups. The right pane of the main window, called the parameter view, enables you to view and change instrument settings and waveform settings. Selecting an item in the tree view displays the related elements in the parameter view.

Resizing Window Panes and Cell Columns

You can resize window panes and cell columns for better viewing. As you move the mouse pointer over a border, it changes form, indicating that the border can be moved horizontally or vertically. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the border to its new position.

Collapsing and Expanding Tables

To create more viewing space in a window pane, you can collapse selection tables you are not using. To collapse the table, click the minus box next to the table title. To expand the table, click the plus box.