Documenting Software
Virtual Meter
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Virtual Meter
The virtual meter is useful if you want to view meter data
before adding it to a form. It allows you to preview
uploaded data, to export and copy data, and to copy a
single reading to a form.
To open the virtual meter, click the Meter button on the
right-hand side of the toolbar.
Views
The virtual meter has three views for displaying data. The
display method(s) that are available depend on the meter
you are using.
Memory
This view shows the data uploaded from meter memory.
For some meters, a “session” list may be displayed to
allow the user to select which set of data to upload to the
form. Generally, you can copy the data to the form or
export the data to a csv file (see file export for a more
flexible export). Additional buttons/options are provided to
support specific meter capabilities. It shows meter data in
tabular form for you to view before placing it in the active
form.
Primary/Secondary Readings
Provides a compact, virtual representation of readings as
they occur on your meter’s display. If your meter displays
both primary and secondary readings, the virtual meter
shows both readings. You can perform a single-reading
copy to form in this view.
Meter Display
Provides a large re-sizable view, virtual representation of
readings as they occur on your meter’s display. You can
perform a single-reading copy to form in this view.
Functions
Preview Uploaded Data
The virtual meter allows you to preview data in tabular
form before you place it in a form.
