Real Time

User Interface Basics

Working with Cells

The software interface uses cells for configuring various parameters. Some cells have discrete settings; others are arbitrary. For example, RF Output (in the Basic section of the Arb or Real Time Signal Generator node)uses discrete settings. You must select either On or Off.

RF Amplitude uses arbitrary settings. You can enter any value within the designed range.

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 setting by clicking the down arrow of the cell and clicking the desired selection.

To change an arbitrary setting, double-click either the cell with the parameter name, or the cell containing the current parameter setting. When the setting is highlighted, enter the new value. All non-default values appear in bold text.

Viewing Parameter Descriptions

Select the Hint check box 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 Closedhorizontally or Closedvertically. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the border to its new position.

Mouse pointer for

horizontal resizing

Mouse pointer for

vertical resizing

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.