EXFO FastReporter Data Post-Processing Software - Manual (Page 66)

Working with OTDR Files
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Applying an OTDR Reference as a Template
Applying an OTDR Reference as a Template
The Apply Reference as Template tool allows you to analyze
measurements and compare them to a reference file. The template
concept is to set a reference file (template), add comments about the
events, and compare each measurement to the reference file. FastReporter
will mark and measure any missing event. Inserted events are indicated by
an asterisk (*). Event matching tolerances will effect template results.
Events not present in the reference appear as white columns. Comments
for events in the reference file are automatically copied to the selected
files.
The measurement file format must support this feature.
Singlemode measurements will be compared to singlemode
measurements; multimode measurements will be compared to multimode
measurements.
The measurement files must meet the following criteria:
Item Description
Measurement file Must have at least two events.
Must have a span start and span end.
Must have a fiber section.