GW Instek GDS-3000 Series Freewave User Manual - Manual (Page 24)

Using the Commands
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Saving a Command List and its Result
1. Prepare a command list and/or run the commands.
2. To save the command list and its result, click on
the Save button. The save file dialog box opens.
3. Select the file directory, enter the file name and save the list in
CSV (*.csv) format.
Opening the file A command list in CSV format can be opened
using a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft
Excel.
File contents
• Command name
• Command result
• Mode (set or query)
• Command description
Long Memory Data Capture
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L
ONG
M
EMORY
D
ATA
C
APTURE
(GDS-2000A/ GDS-1000A-U O NLY )
The Long Memory Data Capture function in Freewave directly
transfers long memory digital waveform data (up to 2M) from the
oscilloscope to the PC. Captured digital waveform data is stored in
CSV format. CSV is compatible with most spreadsheet applications.
The Data Capture function is used to:
• View oscilloscope waveforms
• Save waveform data
Viewing Long Memory Oscilloscope
Waveforms
1. Activate Freewave and connect the oscilloscope to the PC. For
details, see page20.
2. Select the Long Memory Data tab (last tab).
3. Choose the input channel(s).
4. Press the play icon at the bottom of the screen.
5. Freewave will start capturing data as soon as a waveform is
triggered. A dialog box will ask to input a signal to CH1/CH2.