Measurement Computing DIAdem - Manual (Page 6)

4 DIAdem  Quick Start Guide 09-06-00 DIAdem 
4. Select Options and Click .
Just before the setup is complete, you will see the following two option check boxes.
Display the latest information now –
This box is checked by default. Leaving the boxed checked brings up the readme file
contents listed below. We recommend that you leave this box checked.
Start the program now –
Launches the DIAdem program for immediate use.
After selecting one, both, or neither option, click <Finish> to complete the setup.
Readme File Contents
Readme file contents are subject to change. File categories are typically as follows:
Getting Started
Updates to the Current Version
Additional Information
Conditions for Use
Launching DIAdem from an Acquisition Program
The steps in this section do not apply to ChartView.
The following steps can be used with data acquisition programs that contain a file converter capable
of converting raw binary data to the DIAdem data format. ChartView User’s should skip to the
following section, Using DIAdem with ChartView.
Reference Note:
The following steps apply to DaqView, Personal DaqView, LogView, and WaveView. The steps
are discussed in general terms since the data acquisition programs differ in regard to toolbars, pull-
down menus, and other aspects of GUI layout. Refer to your specific application’s documentation
as needed.
1. Include the DIAdem File Format as a Data Conversion Preference
Verify DIAdem is selected as a file format. This is
accomplished through your application’s
“Conversion Preferences.”
Refer to your application’s user documentation as
needed.
Note: DIAdem is initially selected by default.
Selecting DIAdem as a File Format
2. Acquire Data to Disk and Convert File
When acquiring data to disk, your application’s file
converter automatically converts the Raw Binary data
to the DIAdem Target Format (verified in the
previous step).
During the conversion, a “Converting File” box
shows: an animated completion bar, format of the
source and target files, and file paths of the source
and target. The box is usually on screen for only a
moment; however, we can obtain the information
from your application’s Data Destination region,
as mentioned in the following tip.
File Conversion in Progress