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Automating Measurements
Operator Interaction
Modifying a
Program.
You can modify the BEGIN program with the built-in editor, an
file editor on a computer, or with keystroke recording. For example, to modify
the default program to recall a setup:
Select
(
SYSTEM OPTIONS
] .
Move the edit cursor to line:
15 OUTPUT
2. Use an external keyboard to replace * with Setup .
3. Move the edit cursor to line 28. Delete the line.
4. Use keystroke recording to create a setup function if you like, or you can
now insert code you have written.
lb use keystroke recording to modify the program:
Exit the editor by selecting
Enable keystroke recording with ON .
7. Now perform the keystrokes required for setup 1.
When the setup is completed, select
OPTIONS
)
your change, select (BEGIN) ON ,
10. Select 1 which should be “Setup 1”. This should return
you to your correct setup.
11. You may save this program as an AUTOST or other for later recall.
Refer to the manual supplement, Using HP with the
HP 871 provided the HP Instrument User’s
Handbook, for more information about editing, saving and recalling program
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