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Section 2: Remote Operation
Series 2600A System SourceMeter® Instruments User’s Manual
Figure 2-7
Test Script Builder initial startup screen
Key tabs include:
Instrument Console:
The Instrument Console is used to send commands to the connected
Series 2600A. Retrieved data (for example, readings) from commands and scripts appear in the
console.
Problems
: When a script is saved, error checking is performed. If a script error is detected, an “X”
will appear in the script at or near the corrupt line of code. The Problems tab in the lower
windowpane will open automatically and provide a description of the error.
Tasks:
When writing a script, a double dash (--) is used to designate that the text that follows is a
comment and not script code. When using the “--TODO” comment in a script, it will also appear in
the Tasks tab, where additional information can be added.
Command Help:
Provides online help to the Instrument Command Library (ICL).
Language Help:
Provides online help to the TSL programming language.
SourceMeter/Script
Interaction Pane
Script Development Pane
Menu Bar
Navigator
Pane
Control
Icons