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File

New resets all parameters to default settings.

Open Settings File opens a saved settings (.scp) file. Opening a settings file configures only the waveform data parameters for use with the currently selected hardware. To use a settings file with a different hardware configuration, select Change Hardware Connections, or Run System Configuration Wizard to configure new hardware.

Use Quick Setups to open a saved settings file that includes the hardware connection and software settings.

Save Settings File saves only waveform data settings to a specified settings (.scp) file. Settings files do not contain the hardware configuration data. To save a settings file with a specific hardware configuration, select Change Hardware Connections, or Run System Configuration Wizard to configure new hardware. When a file is saved it is added to the top of the Most Recently Used Files list.

Use Quick Setups to save the current hardware configuration with your waveform setup.

Export Waveform Data... saves an encrypted waveform file (.wfm or .fwfm file extension) to your PC. The file includes the settings and parameters from Waveform Setup and Carrier nodes. This waveform file can then be downloaded and played in other licensed signal generators or ADS design libraries. If a waveform is configured, but has not been generated, this selection also generates the waveform.

The software gives you the option to export a high-resolution waveform (.fwfm file extension). This waveform type can then be imported into the library of another Signal Studio application, such as LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD or TDD, and used as a component in a multi-standard radio (MSR) waveform. See also Using High-Resolution Waveforms for MSR.

To download a saved waveform to a signal generator, refer to the signal generator's Programming Guide.

Recent Settings Files displays the four most recent settings files that were either opened with Open Settings File or saved with Save Settings File The settings file used most recently is added to the top of the list. Deleting a settings file does not immediately remove it from the list. Selecting a deleted settings file displays an error then removes the file from the list.

Exit stops and closes the software. If you made any waveform setup changes, a dialog box is displayed asking if you want to save the changes as a quick setup before exiting. The close button performs the same function.

To save any 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 parameters.

Control

Generate creates a WLAN I/Q waveform file and plots the CCDF graph in accordance with the current waveform setup. Waveform generation time varies proportionally to the complexity of the waveform. If there is invalid parameter usage, it will be automatically coupled to the correct value before the waveform is generated.

Download enables you to generate and download a waveform to the hardware. The signal generator automatically begins to play the signal.

When a power-sensitive DUT is connected to the signal generator, ensure that the RF power is off before downloading a waveform.

Generate generates a waveform. Use this function to check for waveform errors before downloading or exporting the waveform.

Update Hardware Settings sends the current hardware configuration to the connected instrument(s). If the configuration is not received by the instrument, an error message appears.

System

Change Hardware Connections opens ClosedStep 3 of the System Configuration Wizard, where you can select a previously saved hardware configuration, or define and save a new hardware configuration.

Run System Configuration Wizard enables you to select a WLAN function. You can then configure your system connections and save the hardware configuration for later use. Each WLAN function corresponds to a type of hardware connection and waveform setup. Use ClosedRun System Configuration Wizard to set up a new system connection, or use Quick Setups to select or save complete setups that include the hardware connection and software settings.

Tools

Options enables or disables the Closedwelcome dialog display.

Convert Waveform updates header information in legacy Signal Studio waveform files (*.wfm) so they can be used with N7617C-licensed instruments. Clicking this selection opens a file management window where you can select multiple waveform files at once. Click OK to begin the conversion. A progress bar is displayed. When complete, the converted waveform files appear in the same directory as the originals, keeping their same file names, but with "_new" appended to them. The original files remain unchanged.

Help

Contents opens the help system and displays the table of contents. Press F1 to do the same.

Search opens the help system and displays the search utility.

API Reference opens the API help system, including programming commands and descriptions.

Software License Terms opens the Keysight Software End-User License Agreement (EULA).

Keysight Signal Studio website opens the Signal Studio web page, describing products, options, and bundles.

About displays the version and release date of the software.

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