Traqmate User Manual V1.0
June 14, 2005
Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC
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Files
There are three types of files that Traqview uses: .tqm files are compressed session files that
come right from the Traqmate, .tqs files are compressed analysis files which are saved from
Traqview, and .tqc files are firmware update files.
Opening Files
Traqview can open .tqm or .tqs files using the File Open menu directive or by double-clicking on a
file in Windows Explorer. Any drivers present in the .tqm or .tqs file are added to the Dash Board
and can be placed on the Track Map or any Graph.
Saving Files
Traqview can only save .tqs files. If you open a .tqm file it becomes part of an analysis and is
saved as a new .tqs file.
Adding Drivers
Adding a driver is the equivalent of opening another .tqm file to add to an analysis. To compare
separate laps in the same session, add it twice.
Exporting Graph Images
Traqview does not have a direct print facility. You can export graph or track images as JPEG,
TIFF, or GIF files and then view or print them using a graphics program such as Windows Picture
Viewer.
Viewing Options
Traqview allows you to create many views of your data at one time. You can watch the cars go
around the track, see the G-forces in action on the Friction Circle, and track the speed on the
Velocity vs. Distance Graph. There are several tools available to help you get just the right view
into your data.
Zoom
Zoom lets you magnify the graph to better see driving lines,
braking points, and acceleration points. There are two Zoom
buttons, Zoom In and Zoom Out. When either is selected,
holding the Shift key will reverse the Zoom direction. You can tell
you are in Zoom mode because the cursor will change to a
magnifying glass. Zoom In has a “+” magnifier while Zoom Out
has a “-“ magnifier.
On the Track Map, Zoom magnifies the portion of the track that
you click on. On graphs, Zoom just magnifies the time or
distance axis (horizontal direction) so that you can see more
detail. If you need more vertical resolution, stretch the window
upward.
To exit Zoom mode, click on the Pointer Menu bar button.
Pan
Often if you have magnified a track map or graph, your view is restricted to a small part of the
overall picture. To move the view without Zooming back out, use the Pan tool. Click on the Pan
Menu bar button and the cursor will change to four arrows. To move around, click and hold the
mouse and drag the picture in the window in the direction of the data you wish to view.
To exit Pan mode, click on the Pointer Menu bar button.