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8.1.3.5
Structure of the Dialogs
The parameters are set in the menus. Menus are accessed either via the function
blocks in the diagram or by means of the [MENU] (CTRL+M) key. The menus are dis-
played on top of the block diagram.
The [WINBAR] key toggles between the active menus. The [REARR] key toggles
between the enlarged and normal sized menus.
Working with menus and dialog boxes is described in
Chapter 8.1.4, "Accessing Dia-
on page 72; the setting of parameters in
Chapter 8.1.5, "Setting Parameters"
The menus are in Windows format. The menus differ in details depending on their
function but they consist of the same main elements. Each menu consists of a menu
header and one or more menu areas with various fields for setting parameters.
The header line contains the name of the menu and the buttons for minimizing and
closing the menu. To operate the buttons, use the mouse or the front key [CLOSE]
(ESC).
Several fields of associated but separately set parameters are organized in menu
areas. A menu area is framed and labelled with the function common to all parameters.
Example: Pulse Generator
Each of the setting fields is assigned a parameter name. The kind of setting varies
depending on the parameter to be set. Some settings can only be made in a specific
configuration. If setting is not permitted with the specific configuration selected, the
respective item is disabled and displayed in gray and the entry or selection field cannot
be accessed.
8.1.4
Accessing Dialogs
The [MENU] (CTRL+M) key opens the complete menu tree. Selecting a functional
block and pressing the [Enter] key opens the menu associated with this block.
An alternatively way to access a dialog is to use the [CLOSE] (ESC), [DIAGRAM]
(CTRL+D) and [REARR] (CTRL+A) keys on the front panel.
For a quick access to the dialogs, use one of the following alternative methods.
Displaying the block diagram or a dialog in the foreground
► Press the [DIAGRAM] (CTRL+D) key to move the cursor to the block diagram.
All active menus are minimized.
Manual Operation
