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Opening trace files – EXFO AXS-100 Series OTDR User Manual

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Managing Test Results

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Opening Trace Files

Opening Trace Files

You can open a maximum of two files at a time: a main trace and a
reference trace (if the corresponding feature is selected).

Your unit can display traces saved in native (.trc) and Bellcore (.sor)
formats.

To open trace files:
1.
Press Menu, select OTDR, and then press Enter.

2. Use the left/right function arrows until you

see Open, then display the pane (F1/F2 key).

3. If you enabled the reference trace feature

(see Setting General OTDR Parameters on
page 24), us
e the up/down arrows to select
the selection button corresponding to the
desired trace. Press Enter to view the
browser.

Note: If desired, press New Folder to

create folders

(for more information,

see Creating Folders on page 66).

4. Use the up/down arrows to navigate in the

list. Use the right arrow to open a folder.
Highlight the desired file and press Open
(F1/F2 key).

5. If you enabled the reference trace feature,

repeat steps 3 and 4 with the other file.