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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
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.