Measurement Computing eZ-Analyst rev.14.1 - Manual (Page 84)

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Arbitrary Tab
The Arbitrary Tab allows you to import data from a file, and have it played out through the DSA640 Analog
output. This feature allows you to import data from either an eZ-Analyst raw time domain data file, or an
ASCII text file that has channel data formatted in columns,
As indicated in the figure [below, left], the first time you select the Arbitrary tab, waveform properties will be
empty. To import a file: (1) Press the Browse for file button; (2) select the file you want to import. The
right-hand figure shows the file selection dialog box.
Raw Data (.DSC) Files
If you selected an eZ-Analyst raw data file (files in the Import dialog box with a .DSC file extension), the
Configuration dialog Arbitrary Tab will appear as shown in the next figure.
Displaying a Waveform for a Raw Data File
The dialog box displays information about the contents of the selected data file. This includes the Sample
Rate the data was acquired at, the Number of Samples in the file, a list of Channels in the file, and when a file
is selected from the list, information about the Full Scale Range of the channel and the channel Units.
Arbitrary Tab, no Display Selecting a File to Import