User Interface Basics

Viewing Parameter Descriptions

Check in the upper right corner of a parameter configuration window to display the cell description window, and then click a parameter cell to display a brief description. The initial state is unchecked.

Working with Cells

Discrete Settings

The software interface uses cells (similar to a spread sheet) for configuring various parameters. Some cells have discrete settings; others are arbitrary. For example, RF Output uses discrete settings. You must select from either On or Off.

Arbitrary Settings

Frequency, on the other hand, uses arbitrary settings. You can enter any value within the designed range.

To change an arbitrary setting, double click either the cell with the name of the parameter, or the setting. This highlights the current setting. Enter the new value. You do not need to type "MHz"; the letter "m" is sufficient. The same is true for GHz and kHz. Without "k", "m" or "g", the default frequency is 100.000 000 kHz.

Using the Tree View

The left pane of the main window is called the tree view. It is useful for navigating between the quick setups, hardware configuration and signal generator settings, and the Waveform Setup. The right pane of the main window is called the Parameter view. This area enables you to select the project parameters and signal generator settings for displaying the waveform. Selecting an item in the tree view enables 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. Click the minus box next to the title of the table and the table collapses. Click the plus box and it expands again.