Measurement Computing WaveBook rev.3.0 - Manual (Page 96)

5-2 WaveView, 6-24-99 WaveBook User’s Manual
Software Startup & Sample Acquisition
The program installation CD-ROM contains both a 16-bit and a 32-bit version of WaveView. The figures in
this chapter reflect the 32-bit version, only. Note that the16-bit version has fewer toolbar buttons and
exhibits minor screen differences.
Startup WaveView
Start WaveView by double-clicking on its icon. WaveView holds user-configured parameters that can be
saved to disk. The default configuration filename is
WAVEVIEW.CFG
. When WaveView starts up, it searches
the working directory for this configuration file. One of the following 5 situations will occur:
• If the default configuration file is found, all the required setup information is extracted from it, and
the application’s main window opens.
• If the default configuration file is not found, WaveView attempts to connect with WaveBook using
the following default parameters: Printer Port LPT1, Interrupt Level 7, and 4-bit Standard Protocol. If
this fails, the program tries LPT2 and Interrupt Level 5.
• If connection is established, WaveView’s main window opens.
• If the above fail, a dialog box appears, providing you with certain options. These are: Retry, Select
Device, Load File, and Exit.
WaveView StartUp Box
• If no user-configuration file is found, or if no communication established, a dialog box prompts you
to choose an actual WaveBook from the device inventory, or to select a simulated device.
Select Device Box
Simulated WaveBook. If the hardware is not available, or if you just want to practice using the software,
select Simulated Device. The Simulated Device allows you to run various software functions with no
hardware concerns.
WaveBook Attached. If the WaveBook hardware is connected and switched on, select the applicable
WaveBook device. Then click on the Properties button to view the Device Properties screen (see following
figure).