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3.2 Icons
Icons allow for easy access to important functions in SOPAS.The most important icons
are shown here with a brief description.
3.2.1 SOPAS basic view
Icon Meaning
Open an existing project
Create a new project
Save the project
3.2.2 SOPAS device view
Icon Meaning
Print
Login to device
Logout from device
Write all parameters to device
Read from device
Save permanent
Help
3.3 Creating and managing projects
Projects form the basis for sensor visualization and configuration.
Task Procedure
Creating a project Click on the CREATE NEW PROJECT button.
SOPAS is always started with an empty project.
Renaming a project Select PROJECT in the main menu and choose PROJECT PROPERTIES… .
Enter a new name for the project.
Protecting a project Select PROJECT in the main menu and choose PROJECT PROPERTIES… .
Enter the password for the project, then enter it again to confirm it.
Saving a project Click on the
SAVE
or
SAVE AS
button.
Opening a project Click on the OPEN PROJECT button and select a project which has been
previously saved.