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To begin using PC Scope, follow these steps:

Step 1. Set up the trace by clicking

and defining the trace information. (See

section 8.2 for more information.)

Step 2. Choose how to acquire the trace data. (See section 8.3 for more information.)

8.2

Setting Up a Trace

Before you can acquire any trace data, you must set up the trace by:

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specifying the signals for the trace(s) (See section 8.2.1.)

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setting up data sampling (See section 8.2.2.)

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setting up the trigger (See section 8.2.3.)

Set up a trace by using the Trace Signal Setup dialog box. To access this dialog box:

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From the Trace menu, choose Setup or click

Figure 8.2 shows the Trace Signal Setup dialog box.

Figure 8.2 – Trace Signal Setup Dialog Box