Measurement Computing DaqView for DaqTemp Applications - Manual (Page 4)

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Overview
DaqView is a 32-bit Windows-based data acquisition program that was designed for ease-of-use;
programming expertise is not required. DaqView allows you to:
• Set up system parameters.
• Save data to disk and transmit data to spreadsheets and databases.
• Automatically re-arm the trigger function and save data in new files as needed.
• Launch eZ-PostView, an independent post-acquisition data analysis program.
DaqViewXL is a Microsoft Excel-based “add-in.” The application is discussed in an independent document
module that is included as part of this manual.
Starting DaqView
Minimum computer requirements include:
• Intel TM Pentium ® P100, or equivalent
• 32 Mbytes of RAM
• Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, or XP
• Data acquisition hardware
To run DaqView, double-click the DaqView icon or use your Windows desktop Start button to navigate to
the program file.
Note: If acquisition hardware is not available, or you just want to explore the software, you can select
Simulated Instrument; the main window will open (see following figure). When DaqView detects
hardware, or a simulated instrument has been selected, DaqView’s main window will open.
Note: In event of a Daq device communication problem, exit DaqView and perform a hardware test from
the Daq Configuration applet control panel.
A Tour of DaqView
This section includes a look at DaqView’s main window, toolbar buttons, and the spreadsheet style Channel
Setup tab, which includes a Readings column.
Daq devices differ from one another in regard to functionality. Functions that are not
supported by a particular board [or device] will be grayed-out.
A Partial View of the Main Window