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series of SCPI commands corresponding to the settings. When completed, it is conver-
ted to an executable format, saved in a file and can be run whenever needed.
If you frequently need to load and run a script, assign the script to the [
★
(User)], and
you can quickly and easily perform the task.
See
Chapter 11.3.4, "How to assign actions to the [
In contrast to "Recall Setup" via the [
★
(User)] key, an assigned script execution does
not close active dialogs and windows. On the contrary, even active window control
(open / close) is possible.
Figure 12-8: Steps for performing SCPI Scripts
In the graph, you can see the main steps required to work with a SCPI script.
Creating a SCPI list
With the SCPI record functions, you can create a SCPI command list directly in the
instrument and then export the list to the controller. If you want to edit or write a script
manually, use a suitable editor on the controller. Even for manually creating, the instru-
ment supports you by showing the corresponding command syntax and the current
settings value.
Directly in the instrument, you can create a SCPI list at any time of operation, in the
following ways:
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Recording steps
Both, automatic and manual SCPI recording of settings is possible. You can start,
stop and resume automatic recording, and also record individual commands man-
ually.
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Manually record the steps selectively
In manual recording mode, you can deliberately record a SCPI command with
the "Add CPI Command to Recording List" function, see
.
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Automatically record all performed steps
The instrument records the SCPI command and settings value of each step
you perform, and then writes the commands to the file system, see
record SCPI lists automatically
You can also add a SCPI command manually to the recording list during auto-
matic SCPI recording.
Note:
The vector signal generator clears the SCPI list after booting automatically.
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Generating all settings at once
Automating tasks with remote command scripts
