Tektronix CSA7154, User Manual

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Data Input/Output
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MathCad creates files (.DAT) in a format usable by MathCad.
Note that the MathCad file is an ASCII file, the first four values of which
contain header information:
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The first header value holds the record length.
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The second header value holds time, in seconds, between samples.
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The third header value holds the trigger position
(expressed as an index in the data position).
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The fourth header value refers to the fractional trigger position.
Also note that the delimiters are carriage returns.
Use the procedure that follows to export a waveform or waveforms to the
instrument hard disk, a floppy disk, or third party storage device.
Overview To save a waveform Control elements and resources
Prerequisites 1. The instrument must be powered up.
2. Make sure the waveform, image, or measurement to be
exported exists; that is, your source must be a channel,
an active math waveform, an active reference, and so
forth.
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See
Powering On the Instrument
on page 1--9.
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See page 3--34 for acquisition setup.
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See page 3--71 for trigger setup.
Select for
export
3. From the menu bar, select File, and then select Select
for Export. See right.
The menu lists all available waveform, image, and
measurement types available for export:
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Full Screen to export a bitmap of all screen
contents
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Graticule to export a bitmap of only the graticule
area
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Waveform to export waveform data
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Measurements to export measurement data
To Export Your Waveform