Measurement Computing Personal Daq rev.6.0 - Manual (Page 46)

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Pull-Down Menus
Aside from using the toolbar buttons to perform various program functions, you can select functions from
pull-down lists as indicated by the following table.
Pull-Down Menu Function
File
New (Ctrl+N) Provides a means to create a new file.
Open (Ctrl+O) Provides a means to open an existing file.
Save (Ctrl+S) Saves the current file under its present filename.
Save As … Copies the current file and saves it under a different filename.
Authorization (Ctrl + U)
Authorization Dialog Box
The File Pull-Down menu includes an Authorization dialog box. If you have
pDaqViewXL or pDaqView Plus, you must enter an appropriate authorization code to
enable the applicable feature. If you do not have an authorization code you can obtain
one from your service representative, or can enable both features for a 30-day trial
period. It is possible for a code to authorize one or both features, depending on how the
options were ordered.
Exit (Ctrl+Q) Exits the program.
View
Active Devices … Provides a list of available devices, their serial number, and device type. A checkmark
appears next to the selected device. Use the mouse to select (or deselect) a device.
“Device” in this context can include an expansion module, for example: a Personal
Daq/55 with an attached PDQ1 would be one device. Only one device can be active at
a time.
Acquisition
Configuration…
Brings up the Configure Acquisition window.
Channel Configuration Opens the channel configuration window (if closed) with the Analog Input channels
spreadsheet selected.
Data Destination
Configuration …
Brings up the Data Destination dialog box for assigning the destination folder, and
filename. Also provides the option to select sequential destinations (Auto Rearm).
Preferences …
(Preferences are
discussed in more detail
on the following page) Opens a dialog box containing two tabs, with the following uses:
General tab: Provides a means to select various preference options regarding opening,
exiting, and saving files.
Measurements tab: Provides a means of setting default measurement units for voltage,
temperature, and frequency.
Preferences Dialog Boxes