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Entering dimension formula functions
To enter dimension formula functions:
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Press the DOWN ARROW cursor key to position the cursor on the
formula line. A red cursor will appear at the extreme left of the
formula line. This cursor indicates the insertion point for any new
formula function.
U
Move the cursor to the desired insertion point by pressing the LEFT
or RIGHT ARROW cursor keys
U
Repeatedly press a soft key to view the available options for that
soft key
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Press a dimension key adjacent to the desired function to insert the
function into the formula line
Inserting formula functions
Soft keys under the LCD screen control the display of channel and
other functions required to construct formulas. Once displayed,
formula functions are selected using the dimension keys at the right
of the screen.
Repeatedly pressing any bottom soft key displays multiple sets of
related functions for that soft key. For example, repeatedly pressing
the OTHER... soft key (
1
) displays three sets of related functions (
2
)
next to the dimension keys at the right of the screen.
Pressing the OTHER... soft key repeatedly cycles through the OTHER functions, displayed on the right side of the screen next
to the dimension keys.
2
1
1
2
1
2
1