FlukeView CombiScope Contents

Instruments Supported

Using the FlukeView Menu

Overview of Tasks You Can Perform

Top Level Menus

File Menu	Controls File management and Printer actions
Edit Menu	Controls Clipboard actions
Display Menu	Retrieves and displays CombiScope data
Instrument Menu	Configures communication and performs control functions
Options Menu	Defines the display properties
Window Menu	Controls multiple documented windows
Help Menu	Gives access to the Help System


Using the FlukeView Menu

The FlukeView menu is the bar on top of the window just below the title bar.

To choose a command from a menu:

1.	Point to a menu name and click the left mouse button.

2.	Point to a command name and click the left mouse button. A command name followed by an ellipse (...) indicates that the command has additional options you can use to refine the function of the command.

Using the Keyboard

To make the menu bar active, press the Alt key and then press the underlined letter in the menu name to display that menu. To choose a command, press the underlined letter in the command name. For example, to choose Open from the File menu, press Alt, F, O.

Tip

If you select a menu by mistake, you can close the menu without choosing a command by clicking outside the menu or by pressing the Esc key once.


Toolbar

The Toolbar is a set of buttons that appear underneath the menu bar. These buttons provide shortcuts to various functions. To show or hide the toolbar, open the Window menu and select the Show Toolbar Command (Window Menu).

The Toolbar buttons cannot be selected when they are dimmed.

See also:

Toolbar Buttons

Show Toolbar Command


Dialog Box

This is the Instrument Connect Dialog Box.

A Dialog Box is a window that displays the available options when you choose a command. For example, in the Instrument Connect dialog box, you can select options, such as Com Port and Baud Rate.


Active Window

The Active Window is the window that appears in front of all other open Windows. The Active Window is designated by a different color title bar. Various commands and action buttons perform functions that are relative to the Active Window.  An Active Window contains an Instrument Screen, Waveform, or Spectrum.


Toolbar - Buttons

	Establishes connection with CombiScope instrument or disconnects. Shortcut for the Connect Command (Instrument Menu).
	Opens an existing file. Shortcut for the Open Command (File Menu).
	Saves instrument screen(s), waveform(s), and spectrum(s) to a file. Shortcut for the Save As Command (File Menu).
	Prints the active Window. Shortcut for the Print Command (File Menu).
	Previews the active window before printing. Shortcut for the Print Preview Command (File Menu)
	Copies the active window to the clipboard. Shortcut for the Copy Command (Edit Menu).
	Transfers and displays the Instrument Screen of the CombiScope instrument. Shortcut for the Instrument Screen Command (Display Menu).
	Transfers and displays waveforms from specified input channels and memories. Shortcut for the Waveform Command (Display Menu).
	Transfers and displays the waveform from input channel 1.
	Transfers and displays the waveform from input channel 2.
	Transfers and displays the waveform from input channel 3.
	Transfers and displays the waveform from input channel 4.
	Transfers a setup from file to the CombiScope instrument. Shortcut for the Setup from File Command (Instrument Menu).
	Saves active setup from the CombiScope instrument to file. Shortcut for the Setup to File Command (Instrument Menu).
	Stops reading of data from the CombiScope instrument.


Open Command (File Menu)

This command opens an existing file and displays it as the active window.

To quickly open a file, click on the Open File button on the Toolbar.

The Open File button

The File Open dialog box appears.

File Name:

Select or type the name of the file you want to open. The box lists files with filename extensions selected in the List Files of Type box. To see a list of files with a particular extension, type an asterisk (*), a period, and the three-character extension. Then press Enter.

To see files with more than one filename extension, type a semicolon(;), a second asterisk (*), a period, and another three-character extension.

For example, if you want to see all files with the .CSV extension and all files with the extension .CUR, type *.csv;*.cur.

List Files of Type:

Select the type of file you want to see in the File Name list.

For more information see File Formats.

Directories:

Select the directory where you want to open the file.

Drives:

Select the Drive that contains the file you want to open.

Note

With CSV and CUR files with more than one curve, each curve will be displayed in a separate window. Only the last curve will be displayed in the active window.

See also:
Save As Command (File Menu)


Save As Command (File Menu)

Use this command to save the contents of a window from your PC-screen to file, including the information needed to reconstruct the present picture. The title of a window, however, is not saved. When you save to HGL file, the colors are not saved.

Normally the contents of the Active Window will be saved. However, if the active window is a waveform, you will be able to save a selection of waveforms on your PC-screen in one single file.

To quickly save a file, click the Save to File button on the Toolbar.

The Save to File Button

See also:

File Save Instrument Screen

File Save Image

File Save Waveform

File Save Spectrum

Open Command (File Menu)

File Formats


File Save Instrument Screen (Dialog Box)

In the File Save Instrument Screen dialog box, you can specify the name, location, and format of the file in which you want to save the selected Instrument Screen window.

File Name:

To save an Instrument Screen with a new name in a different format or in a different location, type a new filename in the File Name box.

To save a file with an existing filename, select the name in the list or type the existing name. When you choose the OK button, FlukeView asks if you want to overwrite the existing file.

Save File As Type:

FlukeView can save screens to files in HGL, BMP, or PCX format. For more information, see File Formats.

Directories:

Select the directory where you want to store the file.

Drives:

Select the drive where you want to store the file.

See also:
Open Command (File Menu)


File Save Image (Dialog Box)

In the File Save Image dialog box, you can specify the name, location, and format of the file in which you want to save the selected Image window.

File Name:

To save an Image Screen with a new name in a different format or in a different location, type a new filename in the File Name box.

To save a file with an existing filename, select the name in the list or type the existing name. When you choose the OK button, FlukeView asks if you want to overwrite the existing file.

Save File As Type:

FlukeView can save images to files in BMP, or PCX format. For more information, see File Formats.

Directories:

Select the directory where you want to store the file.

Drives:

Select the drive where you want to store the file.

See also:
Open Command (File Menu)


File Save Waveform (Dialog Box)

In the File Save Waveform dialog box, you can specify the name, location, and format of the file in which you want to save the selected waveforms.

File Name:

To save waveforms with a new name in a different format or in a different location, type a new filename in the File Name box.

To save a file with an existing filename, select the name in the list or type the existing name. When you choose the OK button, FlukeView asks if you want to overwrite the existing file.

Save File As Type:

FlukeView can save waveform files in CUR, CSV, BMP, or PCX format. For more information, see File Formats.

Directories:

Select the directory where you want to store the file.

Drives:

Select the drive where you want to store the file.

See also:
Open Command (File Menu)


File Save Spectrum (Dialog Box)

In the File Save Spectrum dialog box, you can specify the name, location, and

format of the file in which you want to save the selected spectrum.

File Name:

To save a Spectrum with a new name in a different format or in a different location, type a new filename in the File Name box.

To save a file with an existing filename, select the name in the list or type the existing name. When you choose the OK button, FlukeView asks if you want to overwrite the existing file.

Save File As Type:

FlukeView can save spectrum files in CSV, BMP, or PCX format. For more information, see File Formats.

Directories:

Select the directory where you want to store the file.

Drives:

Select the drive where you want to store the file.

See also:
Open Command (File Menu)


Waveform Window Selection (Dialog Box)

This dialog box lists all waveform windows that are displayed on your PC-screen. From this list you need to select which waveforms you want to save.

To select 1 waveform

Click on the waveform you want to save.

To select 2 or more waveforms

Hold down the Control (Ctrl) key and click on the waveforms you want to save. Clicking again on the same waveform, deselects it.

To select all waveforms

Click on the All button.

Note:	These selection methods can be combined.

OK

Accepts the selection(s) you made and opens the File Save Waveform dialog box.

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without any changes.

All

Selects all waveforms in the list for saving.

Clear

Clears all selections in the list.


File Menu Commands

The File menu commands control file management and printer actions.

Open

Use this command to open a file.

Close

Use this command to close the Active Window

Save As

Use this command to save the contents of one or more windows to a file.

Print Preview

Use this command to view how the contents of the active window will look when you print them.

Print

Use this command to print one or more windows.

Print Setup

Use this command to select and configure the printer.

Exit

Use this command to exit FlukeView.


Scroll Bar

This bar appears at the right and/or bottom of a window or list box whose contents are not completely visible. Each scroll bar contains two scroll arrows and a scroll box, which enable you to scroll through the contents of the window or list box.


Printer Setup Command (File Menu)
Print Setup Command (File Menu)

FlukeView uses the default Windows printer. So, changes made with Print Setup apply to the default printer. The Print Setup dialog box also controls the print orientation (Portrait or Landscape).

See also:
Choosing a Printer

Print Command

Print Setup Dialog Box


Choosing a Printer

FlukeView uses the default printer. You can change the default printer either from the Windows control panel or by using Print Setup within FlukeView. Use the Print Setup menu to set the orientation of the printed image (Portrait or Landscape).

To change the default printer with FlukeView:

1.	From the File menu, choose Print Setup.

2.	If the printer you want to use is not already listed as the default, choose the Specific Printer and select the printer you want to use.

3.	Choose OK to change to the new printer.

To change the orientation of the printed image:

1.	From the File menu choose Print Setup.

2.	Choose either Portrait or Landscape from the Orientation box.

3.	Choose OK to change to the new selected orientation.


Close Command (File Menu)

This command closes the Active Window. FlukeView does not ask if you want to save the contents before you close it. If you close a window without saving, you lose all changes you did not save previously.

You can use the Save As command from the File menu to save the contents of the Active Window.

Note

To close all windows at once, select the Close All Command (Window  Menu) .


Print Command (File Menu)

This command prints the selected window(s).

Before using this command, you must have installed and selected a printer. To install a printer, see your Windows documentation. To select a printer, see the Printer Setup Command (File Menu)

The Print Window Selection dialog box appears when there is more than one window on your PC-screen. You can select the window(s) you want to print from a list.

To print a Window quickly using the current printer settings, click the Print button on the toolbar.

The Print button


Exit Command (File Menu)

Use this command to exit FlukeView.

FlukeView does not save the contents of the open windows before you exit.

The contents of the Active Window can be saved with the Save As Command (File Menu).


Print Preview Command (File Menu)

This command shows how the contents of the Active Window looks when printed. Before you print, it`s a good idea to make sure that it will be printed the way you want.

This command is also available from the Toolbar.

The Print Preview button

The Print Preview Dialog Box appears. In this dialog box, you can adjust the picture before actually printing it.


Print Preview (Dialog Box)

Enables you to adjust the size and the position of the picture as it will be printed.

Changing the size

To change the size of the picture, position the mouse cursor exactly on one of the sides or corners of the picture. The mouse cursor changes into a two-direction arrow. Hold down the mouse button and drag the size handle to the size you want.

Moving the picture

To move the picture, position the mouse cursor inside the picture. The mouse cursor changes into crossed arrows. Hold down the mouse button and drag the picture to the position you want.

Print

Starts printing the picture.

Close

Closes the Print Preview dialog box without printing the picture. The new size and position will be remembered until you change them again.

Default

Sets the picture back to its default size and position.

Outline

Prints a border around the picture.

Does not print a border around the picture.

See also:

Print Command (File Menu)

Print Setup Command (File Menu)


Edit Menu
Edit Menu Commands

The Edit menu commands control the Clipboard usage.

Copy

Copies the graphical contents of the Active Window to the Clipboard.

Copy Data

Copies the data of the active waveform or spectrum Window to the Clipboard in the specified format CSV. .


Clipboard

This is a temporary area in memory used to transfer information between applications. You can copy information onto the Clipboard, and then paste it into a Word Processor or another application.


Copy Command (Edit Menu)

This command copies the graphical contents of the active window to the clipboard. The Edit menu is used in conjunction with the Windows Clipboard.  The clipboard feature in Windows provides a means to exchange data between different Windows programs.

To quickly copy the graphical contents of the Active Window, click the Copy Button on the Toolbar.

The Copy command.

The Copy command copies only graphical information to the clipboard. See the Copy Data Command (Edit Menu) for ways to copy the data in textual form to the clipboard.

To copy the contents of a window from FlukeView  to the clipboard, select the window that you want to copy (make it the Active Window), then open the Edit menu and select the Copy command.

The contents of the active window will be available on the clipboard for further manipulation by other Windows applications, e.g., Word Processor programs.


Copy Data Command (Edit Menu)

This command copies the textual information of the active window to the clipboard. The Edit menu is used in conjunction with the Windows Clipboard. The clipboard feature in Windows provides a means to exchange data between different Windows programs.

This command copies only textual information to the clipboard. See the Copy Command (Edit Menu) for ways to copy graphical data to the clipboard.

To copy the data from a window in FlukeView to the clipboard, select the window (except an Instrument Screen window) that you want to copy (make it the Active Window); then open the Edit menu and select the Copy Data command. The contents of the active window will be available on the clipboard for further manipulation by other Windows applications, e.g., a spreadsheet program.


Display Menu Commands

The display menu commands retrieve data from the instrument and display it in a window.

Instrument Screen

This command captures a picture of the instrument screen and displays it in a window.

Waveform

This command causes waveforms in the CombiScope instrument to be transferred to the PC and displayed in a window.

Mode

This command activates the dialog box in which the display mode for Instrument Screens and Waveforms can be set.


Instrument Screen (Display Menu)

This command causes a screen of the instrument to be captured, transferred to the PC and displayed in a window. The shape of the window is initially the same as the shape of the CombiScope screen. When you resize a window, the ratio between width and height is maintained.

To quickly get the instrument screen, click the Display Instrument Screen button on the Toolbar.

The Display Instrument Screen button

The Instrument Screen window is the destination for all screen images transferred from CombiScope instrument (HPGL) or read from file (bitmap).

If you are transferring from an older CombiScope instrument type or version, the Display Instrument Screen dialog box will appear.


Display Instrument Screen (Dialog Box)

Starts the CombiScope instrument screen transfer.

Check via the instrument's front panel that the instrument is in digital mode (if in analog mode, press the DSO button on the instrument).

If the Display Instrument Screen dialog box pops up, do as follows:

•	Check the following settings via the UTILITY - PRINT & PLOT menu on the instrument:

- plotter

- HPGL

- RS232

•	Press the HARD COPY (or PLOT) button on the instrument to start the transfer of the graphical data from the screen of your CombiScope instrument.

•	Press the Cancel button in the dialog box to close the dialog box without transferring an instrument screen.

Tip:	The progress of the screen transfer is indicated in the status bar at the bottom by showing the number of plot characters received.


Waiting for Fail (Dialog Box)

The Pass Fail Testing dialog box pops up (Waiting for Fail).

If a failing waveform is detected by the CombiScope instrument during Pass\Fail testing (envelope comparison), the complete instrument screen is transferred to the computer.

Requirements:

•	Math+  feature must be installed in the CombiScope instrument.

•	Instrument set for Pass/Fail testing (MEASURE - PASS/FAIL TESTING on).

•	The Fail ACTION is hcopy (hard copy at fail).

•	The test status is run.

Press the Cancel button in the dialog box to close the dialog box without transferring an instrument screen.

Tip:	The progress of the screen transfer is indicated in the status bar at the bottom by showing the number of plot characters received.


Waveforms (Display Menu)
Waveform Command (Display Menu)

This command transfers waveforms from channels or waveform memories to the PC and displays them in a window. The Waveform Memory and Channel Selection dialog box is displayed allowing you to select any number of  waveforms to be transferred.

The Display Waveform(s) button with dialog box.

Note:
To quickly get a Waveform from the instrument, click one of the following Waveform buttons on the Toolbar.

The Display Waveform 1 button.

The Display Waveform 2 button.

The Display Waveform 3 button.

The Display Waveform 4 button.

See also:
Toolbar Buttons


Instrument Menu Commands

The Instrument menu commands control the communication with the instrument and perform control functions on the instrument.

Control

This command displays the Instrument Control dialog box from which you can control some functions of the CombiScope instrument.

Setup to File

This command saves the current settings of the instrument to a file.

Setup from File

This command reads the instrument settings from a file and sends them to the instrument.

Connect

This command displays the Instrument Connect dialog box from which the communication port and communication speed can be selected.


Control Command (Instrument Menu)

This command is used to control the CombiScope. The Connect Command (Instrument Menu) must be executed first in order to control the instrument. The Instrument Control dialog box appears from which you can select command buttons to control the instrument.

Control

Autoset
This command sends the AutoSet command to the connected CombiScope instrument. The AutoSet command causes the CombiScope instrument to select optimum settings for the connected signals.

Default Setup
This command sends the Default Setup command to the connected CombiScope instrument. The Default Setup command restores all settings in the instrument to their default values.

Recall Setup
This command recalls setup information from a setup memory (not PC memory) to the active CombiScope setup. When you select this command, the Recall Memory Selection dialog box is presented. This dialog box allows you to select and recall a setup.

Save Setup
This command saves setup information from the active CombiScope setup to a setup memory. When you select this command the Save Memory Selection dialog box is presented. This dialog box allows you to save the active setup in a selectable setup memory location.

Arm Trigger

This command sends the ARM TRIGGER command to the connected CombiScope instrument. This command is useful only when the CombiScope instrument is in the single-shot acquisition mode (TB MODE - SINGLE).

Click on the Close command button to close the dialog box and return to the previous selection.


Recall/Save Memory Selection
Recall Memory Selection

Lets you select a setup memory and retrieve the setup. The CombiScope instrument is setup according to the retrieved settings.

Setup Name

Click on the down arrow to open the list of setup memories. Select the setup memory from which you want to retrieve the setup.

OK

Closes the dialog box and sets up the CombiScope instrument according to the settings of the selected setup memory. If the selected memory is empty, you will receive a message.

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without any changes.

See also:

Save Memory Selection


Save Memory Selection

Lets you save the active setup of the CombiScope instrument in a setup memory.

Setup Name

Click on the down arrow to open the list of setup memories. Select the setup memory in which you want to save the active setup.

OK

Closes the dialog box and saves the active setup in the memory you selected.

If the selected setup memory is already filled, the data in this memory will be overwritten!

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without any changes.

See also:

Recall Memory Selection


Selecting Dialog Box Options

FlukeView sometimes needs additional information before it can carry out a command. You provide this information by selecting options in a Dialog Box. You can select check boxes or option buttons, type or edit text in a text box, or select items from a list.

To select or clear options by using the mouse

Point to the option button, check box, or list item, and then click the left mouse button.

To select an item in a drop-down list box by using the mouse

Click the down arrow to display the list, and then click the item you want.

To select a number in a spin box

Click the up and down arrows to the right of the box until the number you want appears in the box.

Using the keyboard

You can press Tab until a check box or one option button in a group of options is enclosed in a dotted box. Then press the SPACEBAR to set or clear the check box.

To select one option button in a group, press the UP-ARROW or DOWN- ARROW key until the option you want is selected.


Setup to File Command (Instrument Menu)

This command allows you to save the actual setup information of the CombiScope instrument to a disk file, so that it can be transferred later to the active setup in the CombiScope instrument. When you select this command, the Instrument Setup from Instrument to File dialog box appears and displays all instrument files that have already been saved in the current directory. You may use the controls to move to a new directory.

To quickly save a setup to file click on the Setup to File Button on the Toolbar.

The Setup to File button

File Name

To save a file with a new name in a different format or in a different location, type a new filename. To save a file with an existing filename, select the name in the list or type the current name. When you choose the OK button, FlukeView asks if you want to overwrite the existing file. A filename can contain up to eight characters, plus a three-character extension.

Save File As Type

Select the type of file you want to see in the File Name list.

FlukeView save files in a special format with the extension .SET.

Directories

Select the directory where you want to store the file.

Drives

Select the drive where you want to store the file.

See also:
Setup from File (Instrument Menu)


Setup from File (Instrument Menu)
Setup from File Command (Instrument Menu)

This command allows you to transfer setup information from a disk file to the active setup in a Instrument. When you select this command, the Instrument Setup from File to Instrument dialog box appears and displays all instrument files with the extension .SET that have been saved in the current directory. At any time you may use the controls to move to a new directory and select one of the files shown in the files box at any time.

After you click on the OK button, the setup is sent to the instrument.

To quickly get a setup from file click on the Setup from File Button on the Toolbar.

The Setup from File button

File Name

Select or type the name of the file you want to open. To see a list of files with a particular extension, type an asterisk (*), a period, and the three-character extension, and then press Enter.

List Files of Type

Select the type of file you want to see in the File Name list.

FlukeView uses files in a special format with the extension .SET.

All Files (*.*)

Select to lists all files in the current directory.

Directories

Select the directory that contains the file you want to open.

Drives

Select the Drive that contains the file you want to open.

See also:
Setup to File (Instrument Menu)


Connect Command (Instrument Menu)

Use this command to set the communication parameters and to establish a connection with the CombiScope instrument. The Instrument Connect dialog box appears.

To quickly access the Connect command click the Connect Button on the Toolbar or on the connect status field on the Status Bar.

The Connect button (toolbar)

On the Status Bar you can see whether or not the instrument is connected.

Indicates that the CombiScope instrument is not connected.

Indicates that the CombiScope instrument is connected.

Com Port

Defines which port must be used to connect the instrument. The PC is equipped with serial communication ports that are labeled Com 1 up to Com 4.

Cabling:	The Com port in the computer must be connected to the CombiScope instrument via a 7-wire serial `null modem` cable. Use the PM8914 from Fluke in Direct Connection, for example.

Baud Rate

Specifies the speed at which the computer will communicate with the CombiScope instrument.

Connect

Establishes the connection between the CombiScope instrument connected to  the computer. FlukeView will attempt to adapt the baud rate of the CombiScope instrument to the baud rate selected.

Disconnect

Disconnects the connected CombiScope instrument.

Close

Closes the dialog box and returns to the main menu.


Direct Cable Connection Scheme

The following scheme shows the serial interface connections:


Main Window

The Main Window (Workspace) is the area between the horizontal Toolbar and the Statusbar. As the name implies, the Workspace is where you do your work. When you open, for example, a file or an Instrument Sreen window, FlukeView CombiScope opens a new window within the Workspace.


Status Bar

The Status bar shows status information at the bottom of the main window.

To show or hide the Status bar, see Show Statusbar (Window Menu)..

Shows functional and status information

The left part of the Status bar is used for messages.

When the mouse pointer is on a dialog box, a message describing its function is displayed in black. When a command is in progress, a message describing the current activity is displayed in red.

Shows remaining interval time

The Acquisition interval, which can be set in the dialog box of the Mode Command (Display Menu) , shows the remaining time, in seconds, until the next transfer will be performed.

Shows actual number of display updates

The last number of continuous transfers is shown when you have activated the Continuous button in the Display Mode Dialog Box.

Shows that the CombiScope instrument is Connected

This option is used to set the communication parameters and establish a connection with the CombiScope instrument. For more information, see the Connect Command (Instrument Menu)


Mode Command (Display Menu)

With this command you can control the transfer and display of instrument screens and waveforms from the CombiScope instrument.

You can define the following:

-	Whether the transferred data will be displayed in a new window or will overwrite the existing one.

-	The number of times the selected data must be transferred from the CombiScope instrument to the computer.

-	The time between two subsequent transfers.

You can make these selections separately for instrument screens and waveforms.

See also:

Setting options for the Display mode


Display Mode

Use this command to set the display parameters for Instrument Screens and Waveforms.

You can define the following:

-	Whether the transferred data will be displayed in a new window or will overwrite the existing one.

-	The number of times the selected data must be transferred from the CombiScope instrument to the computer or continuous updates.

-	The interval time between two subsequent updates.

You can make these selections separately for instrument screens and waveforms in the appropriate sheet.

To set the parameters for Instrument Screens, click in the Screen Display Mode sheet.

The sheet will be moved forward to enable you to set the parameters.

In the same way you can select the Waveform Display Mode sheet to set their parameters.

Close

Closes the dialog box and returns to the main menu.

Cancel

Cancels all changes made.

Start

Starts the display of Instrument Screens and Waveforms, depending on the selection sheet you moved forward.


Waveform Display Mode

Use the waveform display mode sheet to define the settings to display waveforms. The following options are available.

Window for new Waveform Display

Create new window

FlukeView creates a new window for each new Waveform reading. Use this option if you don`t want to lose previous readings.

Overwrite existing window

FlukeView overwrites the data in the existing waveform window. The old data will be lost! If no window is displayed, FlukeView creates a window.

Number of Waveform display update(s)

Update(s)

In this box you can specify the number of Waveforms that FlukeView will read from the CombiScope instrument. First click on the option button in front of Update(s), then type a number in the box.

To stop the reading process, click the STOP button on the tool bar.

STOP button

Continuous updates

If you select this option, FlukeView continues to read new Waveforms until you click on the STOP button.

Interval time between Waveform display updates

This box allows you to specify the number of seconds between two readings. A countdown is displayed on the Status Bar.


Screen Display Mode

Use the screen display mode sheet to define the settings to display instrument screens. The following options are available.

Window for new Instrument Screen Display

Create new window

FlukeView creates a new window for each new Instrument Screen reading. Use this option if you do not want to lose previous readings.

Overwrite existing window

FlukeView overwrites the data in the existing Instrument Screen window. The old data will be lost! If no window is displayed, a new window is created.

Number of Instrument Screen display update(s)

Update(s)

In this box you can specify the number of Instrument Screens that FlukeView will read from the CombiScope instrument. First click on the option button in front of Update(s), then type a number in the box.

To stop the reading process, click the STOP button on the tool bar.

STOP button

Continuous updates

With this option FlukeView continues reading new Instrument Screens, until you click on the STOP button.

Interval time between Instrument Screen display updates

This box allows you to specify the number of seconds between two readings. A countdown is displayed on the Status Bar.


Options Menu Commands

Use the Options menu commands to set the display properties.

The Options menu commands can be used only with the active window, that contains a waveform, instrument screen, or spectrum. The following table shows which Option menu commands are available:


Colors Command (Options Menu)

Use this command to customize the colors for  the active window from a palette of available colors.The display adapter in your computer displays the color as accurately as possible. After you select this command, the Options Color dialog box appears.

Note:	Changing the instrument screen colors is applicable only for Instrument Screen windows read from the instrument or opened from HGL file.

The contents of the Options Color dialog box depends on which window is active.

Note:	You can change the colors 1 upto 5 for waveforms, cursors, grid, text, or math functions that are shown in the Instrument Screen window.

To change a color, click on the color you want to change. The Color Dialog Box appears.

Close

Confirms the choices and closes the dialog box.

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without any changes.

See also:
Choosing Colors for Best Results

Color Dialog box


Color Dialog Box

In this dialog box you can define and select your own color for the region you selected. The following options are available.

Basic Colors

To select a color, click on the color you want. The palette with basic colors cannot be changed.

Custom Colors

To select a color, click on the color you want. The palette with Custom Colors contains colors you can define.

Define Custom Colors

To get familiar with this option, try the following and see what happens. You can switch between this help screen and FlukeView by clicking the Help button or -if you are in the help function, clicking in the Color dialog box.

First click on the button labeled Define Custom Colors.... The Color dialog box will be extended.

Move the mouse cursor in the colored square and click. The color you pointed to will be copied in the Color/Solid box.

Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse cursor around in the colored square. Look what happens to the values of Hue and Sat.

Note: In this box, you can change the color (Hue.) and the amount of grey (Sat.) in the color.

Click in the small colored rectangle.  The color you pointed to will be copied in the Color/Solid box.

Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse cursor up and down in the small colored rectangle. Look what happens to the value Lum.

Note: In this box, you can change the darkness (Lum.) of the color.

Try some combinations and see how your selections in the two color boxes together determine the color in the Color/Solid box.

Add to Custom Colors

If you have found the color you want (as displayed in the Color/Solid box), press the button Add to Custom Colors. Look at your palette of custom colors and see how one of the colors is replaced by the color you have just  defined.

OK

Closes the dialog box and accepts the changes.

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without any changes.


Print Setup (Dialog box)

This dialog box provides a list of installed printers, sets the default printer, and provides access to other options for the printer you select.

The following options are available:

Printer

You can choose between the default printer and a specific printer. Usually the default printer is used.

If you choose a specific printer, click on the `down` arrow to open the list of printers. Select the printer you want to use.

Orientation

Choose the page orientaton for the printed document: Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal)

Paper

Choose the paper format of your printer. Usually the format already selected can be used.

Options...

Click here for more options. The options dialog box appears. In this box you can click on the Help button for more help on these options.

OK

Closes the dialog box and accepts the changes.

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without any changes.


Choosing Colors for Best Results

Each printer and its associated driver converts the colors you display to representations it can print. Monochrome (black and white) printers map colors to black, white and sometimes shades of gray made up of spatially dithered dots. Color printers often use similar strategies, dithering a limited number of available colors to achieve the appearance of the desired color. These methods can lead to unexpected results when rendering thin, high resolution figures such as waveforms that are just one pixel wide.

The following effects can be caused by less than optimum color choices:

•	Missing graticule lines.

•	Very coarse background color patterns.

•	Completely missing traces.

•	Solid black backgrounds that obscure traces.

The key to achieving the best results with your printer, display adapter, or FAX software is to determine the base color capabilities of the device, and use them whenever possible. If you want to use colors that must be synthesized by writing adjacent dots of different colors, use wider traces to allow the device more dots to work with.

Optimizing Color Printing

Best results with color printers are achieved when colors are chosen to make the printer dither patterns as simple as possible. Solid colors (usually Cyan, Yellow and Magenta, and sometimes black) give the best results, particularly for straight lines such as graticule lines. The next best choices are colors that require relatively equal portions of primary colors to synthesize. You can usually recognize these colors when they are printed because they display good uniformity without a speckled appearance. Waveform traces are more tolerant of color choices because they tend to meander, passing through more of the dithered colors than do straight lines. You can further improve the color quality of traces by widening them to greater than one pixel. Use light or white background colors to avoid contaminating the narrow graticule and trace lines with large quantities of background ink. Use solid colors or black if it is available as a primary color.

Optimizing the Display

To determine whether a color you are choosing will be dithered when shown on the computer display, note the Color|Solid sample window in the Color dialog box. If the window contains two different colors, the display adapter will dither to achieve the color you specify. To avoid surprises, choose other colors that appear solid in this window . You can reduce the number of occasions dithering is used in your display adapter by selecting a mode that offers more colors (usually at the expense of resolution). For example, an adapter might offer choices including 640X480, 32K colors, and 1024x768, 16 colors. The 32K color mode will give a much more predictable display when used to show a wide variety of colors. Choices you make to optimize the display appearance generally will not be optimum when printing, because the primary colors used by printers generally differ from the RGB (red, green, blue) primaries used by displays.


Description Command (Options Menu)

This command applies only to wavefrom and spectrum windows.

It opens a dialog box to place up to three lines of description at the bottom of the active window.

Line

Type the description in this edit box to your specifications.

Each line (1 - 3) can contain up to 113 characters.

Show descriptions in window

The description is shown in the active window when the check box is filled with an x.

Confirm the choices by choosing the OK button, or cancel the dialog box by choosing the Cancel button.


Grid Command (Options Menu)

This command allows you to control the appearance of grid lines and tick marks on the horizontal and vertical axes of the active waveform or spectrum window.

Grid

Y Axis

Switch the vertical grid lines on or off.

X Axis

Switch the horizontal grid lines on or off.

Tics	(only for waveform windows)

Y Axis

Switch the tics on the vertical axis on or off.

X Axis

Switch the tics on the horizontal axis on or off.

Confirm the choices by choosing the OK button, or cancel the dialog box by choosing the Cancel button.


Labels Command (Options Menu)

This command allows you to modify the description of the plot title and horizontal- and vertical axis of the active waveform or spectrum.

Enter the labels in the appropriate text boxes of the dialog box.

Plot Title:

Modify the title description.

Y Axis Label:

In the Y Axis Label box you can type your text for the vertical axis description. You also can type `%s` between your other text. FlukeView will replace `%s` with the unit of measure.

X Axis Label:

In the X Axis Label box you can type your text for the horizontal axis description. You also can type `%s` between your other text. FlukeView will replace `%s` with the unit of measure.

Confirm the choices by choosing the OK button, or cancel the dialog box by choosing the Cancel button.

Example:

In the Y Axis Label box you can enter the text:	Peak-to-peak (%s).

If the unit of measure on the Y axis is, e.g.,

millivolts, then the label is displayed as:	Peak-to-peak (mV).

Note:

The default text for the X Axis and Y Axis labels are returned when you clear each label and choose the OK button.


Plot Parameters Command (Options Menu)

This command allows you to set the plot parameters of the active waveform or spectrum.

This command results in different dialog boxes depending upon the type of the active window.

If the active window is a waveform the Options Waveform Plot Parameters dialog box is displayed allowing you to control the scaling on the X and Y axis.

If the active window is a spectrum window, the Options Spectrum Plot Parameters dialog box is displayed, allowing you to control the number of spectral lines and other spectrum parameters.


Show Datablock Command (Options Menu)

The Show Datablock command displays or hides the Datablock at the right side of a waveform or spectrum window. The datablock contains additional information about the waveform or spectrum in the window.

A check mark ( [image])  in front of the command indicates that the datablock is shown.

See also:

Waveform Datablock

Spectrum Datablock


Waveform Datablock

Name	= Name of the waveform

Date	= Date at which the waveform was retrieved from the CombiScope instrument

Time	= Time at which the waveform was retrieved from the CombiScope instrument

Y Scale	= Vertical scale of 1 division (e.g., 2 V/Division)

Y At 50%	= Value at the middle of the Y axis (vertical middle)

X Scale	= Horizontal scale of 1 division (e.g., 10 ms/Division)

X At 0%	= Value at the left of the X axis (horizontal left)

X Size	= Number of sample points in current part of window

[Total number of sample points]

Maximum	= Maximum value of the total waveform

Minimum	= Minimum value of the total waveform

Note:	The Date and Time formats depend on the Windows - Control Panel - International selection.


Spectrum Datablock

Name	= Name of the spectrum

Date	= Date at which the waveform of the spectrum was retrieved

Time	= Time at which the waveform of the spectrum was retrieved

Fund	= Fundamental frequency (Hertz)

RMS	= Root Mean Square (effective) value

THDr	= Total harmonic distortion against the RMS value

THDf	= Total harmonic distortion against the fundamental frequency

Peak	= Maximum value of the waveform

CF	= Crest factor (Peak value / RMS value)

Note:	The Date and Time formats depend on the Windows - Control Panel - International selection.


Title Command (options Menu)

Opens a dialog box that allows you to change the title for the active window.

Note:	You can change the title of all types of data windows. However, when you save the window to HGL, BMP, or PCX file, the changed title is not saved. So, if you open a saved window file, the title of the window consists of the title text at the moment the data window was created.

Title

Type your title in this edit box.

Confirm the choices by choosing the OK button, or cancel the dialog box by choosing the Cancel button.


Spectrum Command (Options Menu)

Creates a spectrum of a waveform. You can use this command only when a waveform window is the Active Window .

A spectrum is an analysis of the frequency components of a waveform. Each waveform is built up of several frequencies. In the spectrum you can see which frequencies the waveform consists of and which frequencies are typically present.

After you have created the spectrum, you can change the options of the spectrum window in the Options - Plot Parameters  menu command.

See also:

Spectrum Window

Plot Parameters (Options Menu)


Window Menu Commands

The Window menu commands allow you to arrange the open windows in FlukeView.

Tile Horizontal

Tiles all open windows, one above another.

Tile Vertical

Tiles all open windows, side by side.

Cascade

Cascades all open windows.

Arrange Icons

Arranges icons of all minimized windows, side by side.

Close All

Closes all windows, not only the open ones.

Default Size

Sets the default size (height and width) for the active window.

Auto Tile 4 Windows

Tiles four (or less) new windows above or next to each other.

Show Toolbar

The Toolbar beneath the menu bar can be turned on or off.

Show Statusbar

The Status Bar  at the bottom of the screen can be turned on or off.


Tile Horizontal Command (Window Menu)

The Tile Horizontal command allows you to arrange all the open windows in a tiled format. This option results in all windows extending from side to side. Instrument Screen windows are not resized when there are less than four windows. You must have at least one window open to use this command.


Tile Vertical Command (Window Menu)

The Tile Vertical command allows you to arrange all the open windows in a tiled format. This option results in all windows extending from top to bottom. Instrument Screen windows are not resized when there are less than four windows. You must have at least one window open to use this command.


Cascade Command (Window Menu)

The Cascade command allows you to arrange all the open windows in a cascaded format. The active window appears in front of all other windows. The remaining windows are cascaded behind the active window with only their title bars showing. To gain access to a cascaded window, click the mouse on that window`s title bar or select its name from the Window drop down menu.


Arrange Icons (Window Menu)

The Arrange Icons command allows you to arrange all icons in the lower left hand corner of the window. All minimized windows are arranged in the main window.


Close All Command (Window Menu)

The Close All command closes all windows. Instrument Screens, Waveforms and Spectrums will be closed without saving.


Default Size Command (Window Menu)

You can make a window smaller, so that you can view more than one window at a time, or larger to see more of a window`s contents. With the Default Size command, you set the window to its default (original) size.


Auto Tile Command (Window Menu)
Auto Tile 4 Windows Command (Window Menu)

This command is used to tile the first four windows across the main window above or next to the other. All other windows will be placed in the default size on the screen. The check mark ( [image]) in front of the command indicates that this function will be performed.

Auto Tile 4 Windows Active.

Auto Tile 4 Windows Inactive.


Show Toolbar (Window Menu)
Show Toolbar Command (Window Menu)

The Show Toolbar command displays or hides the toolbar. The toolbar contains buttons that give you quick access to many commands. A check mark ( [image]) in front of a command, indicates that this mode is selected.

The Toolbar is displayed.

The Toolbar is hidden.


Show Statusbar Command (Window Menu)

The Show Statusbar command displays or hides Status Bar at the bottom of the main window. The Status bar shows information and messages that helps you to use the software. The check mark ( [image]) in front of the command indicates that this mode is active.

The Statusbar is displayed.

The Statusbar is hidden.


Help Menu Commands

FlukeView includes comprehensive on-line help. You can access the Help system in a number of ways:

•	Choose a help topic from the Help menu.

•	Press F1 at any time to get context-sensitive help.

•	Click the Help button in dialog boxes.

•	Click on the toolbar and press F1 to get help for each toolbar button.

Contents

Use this command to show the contents screen of the Help system. From there you can jump to detailed operating instructions and a variety of reference topics.

Search For Help On...

From the Help menu, this command is a fast way to find information. Search is like an automated book index, with keywords and extensive cross-referencing. Follow the directions in the Search dialog box to find the information you need.

Index

Displays a comprehensive index to information contained in the Help system.

How to Use Help

Shows detailed information on using the help information.

Getting Started

Explains the main functions and guides you step by step through the most important tasks.

About FlukeView CombiScope...

Displays information about FlukeView for CombiScope instruments and your computer.


Contents Command (Help Menu)

Use this command to show the contents of FlukeView Help. This command opens the Help window if it isn`t already open and displays the Help Table of Contents,  providing you an overview of Help and access to all help topics and menu commands. From there you can jump to detailed operating instructions and a variety of reference topics.

To display context-sensitive Help, click on the tool bar, press F1, and click on the item that interests you.


Search For Help On Command (Help Menu)

This command searches in Help for information related to topics on which you want more information. To use the Search For Help On command, type the topic or select it from the list in the Search dialog box, and then choose the Show topics button to see related topics. To display a particular topic from the list of

topics, select it, and then choose the Go To button.


Index Command (Help Menu)

Displays a comprehensive index to information contained in the Help system. To see the entries for a topic, click the first letter of the word you want to look for, or press Tab to select the letter and then press Enter.


How to Use help
How to Use Help Command (Help Menu)

This command describes how you can use the Help system.


Getting Started Command (Help Menu)

This part shows you how to get started with the FlukeView software.

The type of CombiScope instrument you have connected determines what you can do with FlukeView. The tutorials contain step by step procedures.


About FlukeView Command (Help Menu)

Displays information about your copy of FlukeView for Windows. Choose Close to close the dialog box.


Waveform Memory and Channel Selection
Waveform Memory and Channel Selection (Dialog Box)

Displays the waveforms from the sources that you can choose by selecting any combination of Channels and Memories as follows:

•	Click on the Active check boxes to display the active waveforms from upto four input channels.

•	Click on the Memory check boxes to display the memory waveforms from upto four input channels.

Memories:	from 1 through 8 (basic memory)

from 1 through 50 (expanded memory)

Note:	Use the scroll bar to scroll through the list of memories in the case of expanded memory.

Limitation:	For limitation of choices because of a high acquisition length, refer to the tables below:

Basic Memory:

Expanded Memory:

Start

Confirms the settings in the dialog box and starts the transfer of the selected waveforms. Empty waveform memories will not be transferred.

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without any waveform transfers.

All

Selects all waveforms in the dialog box for retrieval. Empty CombiScope instrument memories will not be displayed.

Clear

Clears all waveform selections.


Background

Defines the background color of the selected window.


Color 1

Defines the color of the HPGL pen 1 selection.

Note:	You can change the colors 1 upto 5 for waveforms, cursors, grid, text, or math functions that are shown in the Instrument Screen window.

Tip:	To enable HPGL pen selections, select via the instruments front panel UTILITY - PRINT & PLOT - LAYOUT - COLORS - yes.


Color 2

Defines the color of the HPGL pen 2 selection.

Note:	You can change the colors 1 upto 5 for waveforms, cursors, grid, text, or math functions that are shown in the Instrument Screen window.

Tip:	To enable HPGL pen selections, select via the instruments front panel UTILITY - PRINT & PLOT - LAYOUT - COLORS - yes.


Color 3

Defines the color of the HPGL pen 3 selection.

Note:	You can change the colors 1 upto 5 for waveforms, cursors, grid, text, or math functions that are shown in the Instrument Screen window.

Tip:	To enable HPGL pen selections, select via the instruments front panel UTILITY - PRINT & PLOT - LAYOUT - COLORS - yes.


Color 4

Defines the color of the HPGL pen 4 selection.

Note:	You can change the colors 1 upto 5 for waveforms, cursors, grid, text, or math functions that are shown in the Instrument Screen window.

Tip:	To enable HPGL pen selections, select via the instruments front panel UTILITY - PRINT & PLOT - LAYOUT - COLORS - yes.


Color 5

Defines the color of the HPGL pen 5 selection.

Note:	You can change the colors 1 upto 5 for waveforms, cursors, grid, text, or math functions that are shown in the Instrument Screen window.

Tip:	To enable HPGL pen selections, select via the instruments front panel UTILITY - PRINT & PLOT - LAYOUT - COLORS - yes.


Grid

Defines the color for the horizontal and vertical grid lines in the waveform- or spectrum window.


Text

Defines the color of the text within the selected window.


Frequency

Defines the color of the frequency bars in a spectrum window.


Waveform

Defines the color of the waveform line in a waveform window.


Spectrum Plot Parameters
Spectrum Plot Parameters (Dialog Box)

You can use the Options Spectrum Plot Parameters dialog box to define the Y-axis (horizontal) and X-axis (vertical) scaling of the active spectrum plot:

Values on Y Axis

Percentage

Causes the Y-axis values to be displayed as percentages of the highest amplitude.

RMS

Causes the Y-axis values to be displayed as RMS values.

RMS value = Amplitude value / [image] 2.

Logarithmic

Causes the Y-axis values to be displayed as logarithmic values.

Amplitude

Causes the Y-axis values to be displayed as amplitude values.

Values on X Axis

Number

Labels the frequency axis with frequency components numbers.

Frequency

Labels the frequency axis in Hertz (Hz).

Displayed Frequencies

All Frequency Components

Shows all frequency components.

Only Harmonics

Shows only harmonic components based on the fundamental frequency.

Fundamental Frequency

Displays the calculated fundamental frequency upon which the spectrum is based. You can change this value and cause a new harmonic spectrum to be calculated based on the new fundamental frequency value.

Number of displayed frequencies

Displays the number of frequencies shown in the spectrum window. The number of displayed frequencies is limited.

Confirm the choices by choosing the OK button, or cancel the dialog box by choosing the Cancel button.


Number of Displayed Frequencies

The number of displayed frequencies must always be [image] 2.

The maximum number (Max) depends on the waveform and the fundamental frequency as follows:

If Only Harmonics is choosen:

•	Max [image] (Sample Frequency / Fundamental Frequency) / 2

If All Frequency Components is choosen:

•	Max [image] Number of Waveform Points / 2

Example:	Suppose Fundamental Frequency = 50 Hz.

Suppose X Scale = 20 ms/div (25 samples per division).

Sample Time = 20 / 25 = 0.8 ms = 0.0008 seconds.

Sample Frequency = (1 / Sample Time) = 1250 Hz.

So, Max must be [image]  25 (= 1250 / 50).


Waveform Plot Parameters
Waveform Plot Parameters (Dialog Box)

You can use the Options Waveform Plot Parameters dialog box to define the horizontal (Time-axis) and vertical (Y-axis) scaling of the active waveform:

Y Axis Scaling

Y Scale	Sets the vertical scale value for 1 division (over 8 div.).

Example:	2 V/div gives an Y-range of 16V.

Y At 50%	Sets the amplitude value of the middle of the Y-axis.

Default	Sets the Y At 50% and Y Scale values according to instrument settings at the time the waveform was received.

Time Axis Scaling

X Scale	Sets the horizontal scale value for 1 division (over 10 div.).

Example:	2 ms/div gives an X-range of 20 milliseconds.

X At 0%	Sets the time value of the left of the X-axis.

Default	Sets the X At 0% and X Scale values according to instrument settings at the time the waveform was received.

All Points	Sets the X At 0% value to the first sample value and displays all waveform points.

The waveform plot will be redrawn with the changes you have specified.

Confirm the choices by choosing the OK button, or cancel the dialog box by choosing the Cancel button.


Waveform Window

A waveform consists of sample points. A sample point is a single measurement of one waveform point in the time. It is defined by a horizontal X-coordinate (time value) and a vertical Y-coordinate (amplitude value). A sequence of sample points builds up the waveform.

Tips:

•	Use the scroll bar at the right to move the waveform up and down in the window.

•	Use the scroll bar at the bottom to display another part of the waveform in the window. See X Size = nnn [mmm] in the data block. If nnn < mmm, not all waveform points are displayed.

•	Select Options - Plot Parameters - Default to reset X and Y values and - All Points to view all waveform points.

Although the main window can contain many windows, only one window at a time can be active, that is, can receive user inputs. The Active Window has a differently colored title bar than the inactive windows that might be open in the main window.

You can maximize, move, and close the active window by clicking on the Control Menu box and choosing a command.

You can change the following options of the waveform window via the Options Menu Commands:

Colors

Change the colors of the waveform(s), grid, text, and background.

Description

Add a description of three lines to the waveform window.

Grid

Customize the grid.

Labels

Change the title and labels for the X-axis and Y-axis.

Plot Parameters

Change the parameters which are associated with the waveform plot.

Show Datablock

Show or hide the datablock with waveform data.

Title

Change the title of the active waveform window.

Spectrum

Create a spectrum of the waveform in the active window.


Instrument Screen Window

An Instrument Screen window contains an exact copy of the CombiScope instrument screen or a CombiScope instrument screen saved as HGL file.

Although the main window can contain many windows, only one window at a time can be active, that is, can receive user inputs. The Active Window has a differently colored title bar from the inactive windows that might be open in the main window.

You can maximize, move, and close the active window by clicking on the Control Menu box and choosing a command.

You can change the following options of the Instrument Screen window via the Options Menu Commands:

Colors

Change the colors of the background and possible HPGL pen selections for waveforms from channels or memories, cursors, grid, text, or math functions.

Title

Change the title of the active Instrument Screen window.


Image Window

An Image window contains an exact copy of the CombiScope instrument screen or a CombiScope instrument screen saved as PCX or BMP file.

Although the main window can contain many windows, only one window at a time can be active, that is, can receive user inputs. The Active Window has a differently colored title bar from the inactive windows that might be open in the main window.

You can maximize, move, and close the active window by clicking on the Control Menu box and choosing a command.

title or colors of and Image window.

You can change the following options of the Image window via the Options Menu Commands:

Title

Change the title of the active image window.


Spectrum Window

A Spectrum window shows the frequency components of a waveform without applying a Hamming or Hanning window (no FFT filter).

Although the main window can contain many windows, only one window at a time can be active, that is, can receive user inputs. The Active Window has a differently colored title bar than the inactive windows that might be open in the main window.

You can maximize, move, and close the active window by clicking on the Control Menu box and choosing a command.

You can change the following options of the Spectrum window via the Options Menu Commands:

Colors

Change the colors of the bars, grid, text, and background.

Description

Add a description of three lines to the spectrum window.

Grid

Customize the grid.

Labels

Change the title and labels for the X-axis and Y-axis.

Plot parameters

Change the parameters that are used to create the spectrum.

Show datablock

Show or hide the datablock with spectrum data.

Title

Change the title of the active spectrum window.


Title Bar

Displays the name of the active window at the top of the window.

Tip:	To move a window or dialog box, drag its title bar.

You can change the title of a window by selecting the Options - Title menu command.

Note:	You can change the title of all types of data windows. However, when you save the window to HGL, BMP, or PCX file, the changed title is not saved. So, if you open a saved window file, the title of the window consists of the title text at the moment the data window was created.


Getting Started

This section is intended to help you quickly begin to use the FlukeView software. For possibilities of your CombiScope instrument, read Instruments Supported first before continuing.

FlukeView offers you simple mouse-controlled tools to transfer the following types of data from and to your CombiScope instrument:

Instrument Screens

Waveforms

Instrument Setups

You can perform several tasks with these data. For each type of data there are different tasks available in FlukeView.

See also:

Overview of Tasks You Can Perform

To learn more about these tasks, click one of the topics below.

Connect	First you have to connect your instrument to the computer. Once the instrument is connected, you can to transfer data.
Read Data	Transfer data from the CombiScope instrument to the computer. After you have retrieved data, you can perform different tasks with the data.
Print	Print data to get a hardcopy.
Save	Save the data on disk in different formats for later use. Use the data with a word processor, for example, to create a document.


Instruments Supported

The following CombiScope instruments are supported through the serial RS232 interface:

Note:	Supported baud rates by FlukeView software:	 1200 and [image] 19K2

See also:

Acquisition length.


Acquisition Length

The oscilloscope allows you to select the acquisition length of a waveform (number of data points) that best suits the needs of your application. The default acquisition length is 512 data points for the accu(mulator) and all waveform memories.

You can increase the length of a waveform (trace) from 512 data points up to a maximum of 8K data points (or 32K data points if the Extended Memory option is installed). A waveform of 8K data points results in an acquisition length of 16 (8192 / 512) screens, or 160 divisions.

The following table shows the selection possiblities for a standard oscilloscope with 8K acquisition memory:

With the Extended Memory Option installed, the acquisition memory can be made as long as 32K. When shorter acquisitions are selected, more waveforms can be stored in memory, as shown in the following table:

Note:	The 4K extended memory size is applicable only for the PM3384E CombiScope instrument.


Dragging

Dragging is a mouse technique to move objects across the window.

1.	Position the mouse cursor on the object you want to drag.

2.	Hold down the left mouse button.

3.	When you move the mouse, the object will follow.

4.	Release the mouse button.


Instrument Screens
Instrument Screen

An exact copy of the CombiScopes instrument screen, including waveforms, cursors, and text.


Waveform

A waveform consists of a sequence of sample points (trace) of the measured signal. When these points are graphically plotted against the time, a line is generated.


Spectrum

A spectrum shows frequency components of the selected waveform. You can select between all frequency components or only the harmonics with respect to a fundamental frequency that you can specify.


Instrument Setup

An instrument setup contains all settings of a CombiScope instrument. These settings can be the active instrument settings or the contents of a setup memory.

You can save the actual instrument setup to file and restore it from file. You can also store the actual instrument setup into a setup memory and recall it from a setup memory.


Connect Instrument

To connect your instrument to the computer:

1.	Connect one end of the RS232 Cable (PM8914 serial interface) to a spare Com Port. Since the mouse device often is connected to Com 1, we suggest you connect the RS232 Cable to Com 2.

2.	Connect the other end of the cable to the CombiScope instrument.

3.	Switch the CombiScope instrument ON.

To proceed with FlukeView:

1.	Open the Instrument menu.

2.	Choose Connect...

The Instrument Connect dialog box appears.

3.	Choose the Com Port to which the RS232 cable is attached.

Com 2 was suggested before.

4.	Choose a Baud Rate of 19200 (the maximum transfer rate).

5.	Click on the Connect button. The dialog box disappears. Everything is now ready to start transferring data.


Read Data

To read data:

1.	Open the Display menu.

2.	Choose Instrument Screen... or Waveform...

3.	If a dialog box appears, click OK.

The selected data is displayed in a window.

Example:

1.	Open the Display menu.

2.	Choose Waveform...

A dialog box appears in which you can select a waveform.

The Active Channel 1 has already been marked for selection.

3.	Click Start.

A window opens that contains the waveform from input channel 1 of the CombiScope instrument.


Overview of Tasks You Can Perform

Transferring Instrument Screens:

Read	Read the graphical data from your instrument screen.

Print	Print this data on paper to get a hardcopy.

Document	Copy this data to the clipboard or save it in graphic file format (PCX or BMP) or vector file format (HGL) to insert it into a document using a wordprocessor.

Transferring Waveforms:

Read	Read one or more waveform from your instrument.

Print	Print waveforms on paper to get a hardcopy.

Spectrum	Generate a spectrum (FFT) of a waveform.

Save	Save waveforms to file (CUR) for later use.

Document	Save waveforms in different file formats (CSV, PCX, or BMP) to insert them into wordprocessors (PCX or BMP) or spreadsheet programs (CSV).

Transferring Instrument Setups:

Recall	Recall an instrument setup from file (SET) to the instruments setup memory.

Save	Save an instrument setup from the instruments setup memory to file (SET).


Print Waveform
Printing

First you have to set up your printer. If you have already done this or a default printer in Windows has been installed, you may skip the next paragraph.

To setup your printer:

1.	Open the File menu.

2.	Choose Print Setup...

The Print Setup dialog box appears.

3.	Click on the Help button for more help.

If you want, you can preview your picture as it will be printed on paper. If you are not satisfied with it, you can also change the appearance of the picture.

To preview the printout:

1.	Open the File menu.

2.	Choose Print Preview...

The Print Preview dialog box appears.

3.	Click on the Help button for more help.

To print the picture of your PC screen on paper, without preview:

1.	Open the File menu.

2.	Choose Print.

The menu closes and the printer starts printing.

Note:	The printout is according to the latest Print Preview size.


Save

The type of data you want to save determines how you use the Save procedure.

To save an Instrument Screen:

Make sure that one of the instrument screens windows on your PC-screen is the Active Window.

1.	Open the File menu.

2.	Choose Save As... The dialog box labeled File Save Instrument Screen appears.

3.	Type a name for the instrument screen in the File Name box .

The file type .BMP is already selected. You do not need to change this.

4.	Click OK. The Instrument Screen is saved with the name you chose and the dialog box is closed.

To save Waveforms:

Make sure that one of the waveform windows on your PC-screen is the Active Window.

1.	Open the File menu.

2.	Choose Save As... 	The dialog box labeled Waveform Window Selection appears. You need to select one or more waveforms to save.

3.	Hold down the Control (Ctrl)-key and click one or more waveforms.

The dialog box labeled File Save Waveform appears.

4.	Type a name for the waveform(s) in the File Name box.

The file type .CUR is already selected. You do not need to change this.

5.	Click OK. The Waveforms are saved with the name you chose and the dialog box is closed.

See also:

File Formats


File Formats

File formats are represented by a three-character extension at the end of a file name. You can save the data on your PC-screen in different file formats. The following formats are available:

.CUR	Curve:	waveforms in FlukeView format

.CSV	Comma Separated Value:	waveforms in ASCII format

.BMP	Bit Map:	graphical bitmap format

.PCX	PC Paint Brush format:	graphical bitmap format

.HGL	Hewlett Packard Graphics

Language:	vector oriented HPGL format

The type of data you want to save determines which file formats you can use.  The following table shows the available formats for each data type. Click on the individual formats to learn more about them.

Instrument Screen:			BMP	PCX	HGL
Image:			BMP	PCX
1 waveform:	CUR	CSV	BMP	PCX
2  waveforms:	CUR	CSV
Spectrum:		CSV	BMP	PCX


Save Data as BMP File

This creates a bitmap image of the active window on your PC-screen. A bitmap file is an exact copy of the data on your PC-screen.

Usage

You can open BMP files in other Windows applications, e.g., word processors.

Application example

You load the .BMP file into any Windows application you want, e.g., word processors and spreadsheet programs.


Save Data as PCX File

This creates a file in PC Paintbrush format. The PCX file format is an exact copy  of the data on your PC-screen.

Usage

You can open PCX files in Windows and DOS applications, e.g., word processors.

Application example

You can open the PCX file in a painting program and edit it. After saving the picture, you can use it in word processors for DOS.


Save Data as HGL File

This creates a file in HPGL format (vector oriented). The HPGL file format is an exact copy of the data on your PC-screen.

Usage

You can open HGL files in Windows and DOS applications, e.g., word processors.

Application example

You can open the HGL file in a painting program and edit it. After saving the picture, you can use it in word processors for DOS.


Save Data as CSV File

This creates an ASCII file with waveform point values, separated by a comma or another separator. The values are preceeded by an information header. You can exchange CSV files with other FlukeView programs and spreadsheet programs.

Tip:	To find out the format of the CSV header and values, save a waveform to CSV file and print the file on paper.

Usage

You can open a CSV file in a spreadsheet program (under Windows or in DOS). A CSV file can contain one or more waveforms.

Application example

You can open the CSV file in Excel. Each value is associated with a separate cell in Excel. In Excel you can make calculations with these values, such as adding the values of two waveforms. After having calculated the new values, you can draw a graph to make the calculated waveform visible again.


Save Data as CUR File

This creates a CUR file. CUR files are used only by FlukeView. You can exchange CUR files with other FlukeView programs.

Usage

You can store one or more waveforms. Although you can also save waveforms as CSV files, CUR files take about 10 times less space on your disk.


Datablock

A box that contains information about a waveform or a spectrum in the window. The datablock is shown at the right of the window.


Control Menu

A Menu that contains commands you can use to manipulate a window. To open the Control Menu, choose the Control Menu box at the left of the title bar in a window, or select an application icon at the bottom of the main screen.


STOP Button

Stops reading of Instrument Screens or Waveforms from the CombiScope instrument to the PC. All menu commands are enabled again.

The STOP button is active only when you have selected the option Continuous updates in the Display- mode menu command .

Note:	If you click on the STOP button during a data transfer, the transfer is finished first, before Continuous updates is disabled.

Tip:	The Esc (Escape) key of the keyboard is the shortcut key for the STOP button.

The STOP button

See also:
Toolbar buttons

Display Mode


Print Window Selection (Dialog Box)

This dialog box lists all windows (Instrument Screens, Waveforms, and Spectrums) that are displayed on your PC-screen. From this list you can select the window(s) you want to print.

To select 1 window

Click on the name of the window you want to print and click on the OK button.

To select 2 or more windows

Hold down the Control (Ctrl) key and click on the windows you want to print. Clicking again on the same waveform, deselects it.

Click on the OK button to print.

To select all windows

Click on the All button.

Ok

Accepts the selection(s) you made and prints the selected window(s).

Each window is printed on a new page.

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without any changes.

All

Selects all windows in the list for printing.

Clear

Clears all selections in the list.


Communication error

Something caused an error in the communication between the CombiScope instrument and the computer. Try one of the following:

•	Check the connections of the RS232 cable. Use the PM8914 serial interface cable from Fluke, for example.

•	Check the following CombiScope settings via the front panels UTILITY - REMOTE RS232 SETUP menu:

- BAUD rate must be 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200

- Number of BITS must be 8

- PARITY must be no

•	Reconnect the CombiScope instrument with a lower baud rate by choosing Connect from the Instrument menu. Then try again.

•	Switch the CombiScope instrument OFF and ON again.

•	Select another COM port.

•	If your CombiScope instrument is in the Single Trigger mode, check whether a new acquisition is not yet finished or done.

Note:

If you move the mouse over the border of a window or over the STOP button, this may also cause a Communication error.


Unable to execute Command

You tried to send a command that the CombiScope instrument could not execute.

•	Set the CombiScope instrument in the correct mode, e.g., Digital mode (press DSO button on instrument), then try again.


Command for the CombiScope is in progress

A command was sent while the CombiScope instrument was already processing a command.

•	Wait a few moments, then try to send the command again.


Unable to transfer screen from CombiScope

FlukeView cannot read the instrument screen from the CombiScope instrument. This may have the following causes:

1.	The CombiScope instrument is in its analog mode.

•	Press the ANALOG (or DSO) button on the instrument to change to digital mode.

2.	Something caused an error in the communication between the CombiScope instrument and the computer. Try one of the following:

•	Check the connections of the RS232 cable. Use the PM8914 serial interface cable from Fluke, for example.

•	Check the following CombiScope settings via the front panels UTILITY - REMOTE RS232 SETUP menu:

- BAUD rate must be 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200

- Number of BITS must be 8

- PARITY must be no

•	Reconnect the CombiScope instrument with a lower baud rate by choosing Connect from the Instrument menu. Then try again.

•	Switch the CombiScope instrument OFF and ON again.

•	Select another COM port.

3.	If the CombiScope instrument is busy Pas/Fail testing, probably a failing waveform occurred before the screen tranfer was started.

•	Start another instrument screen transfer.

•	Stop Pass/Fail testing by selecting MEASURE - PASS/FAIL - PASS/FAIL TESTING - off via the instruments fron panel.


Unable to transfer waveform from CombiScope

FlukeView cannot read the selected waveform from the CombiScope instrument. This may have the following causes:

1.	If you selected a saved waveform, the selected waveform memory might be empty.

•	Select another waveform memory and try again.

2.	If you selected a channel, the selected channel might be OFF.

•	Switch the channel ON and try again.

3.	The CombiScope instrument is in its analog mode.

•	Press the ANALOG (or DSO) button on the instrument to change to digital mode.

4.	Something caused an error in the communication between the CombiScope instrument and the computer. Try one of the following:

•	Check the connections of the RS232 cable. Use the PM8914 serial interface cable from Fluke, for example.

•	Check the following CombiScope settings via the front panels UTILITY - REMOTE RS232 SETUP menu:

- BAUD rate must be 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200

- Number of BITS must be 8

- PARITY must be no

•	Reconnect the CombiScope instrument with a lower baud rate by choosing Connect from the Instrument menu. Then try again.

•	Switch the CombiScope instrument OFF and ON again.

•	Select another COM port.


Error restoring setup

FlukeView cannot recall the selected setup from the CombiScope instrument. This may have the following causes:

1.	The selected setup memory might be empty.

•	Select another setup memory and try again.

2.	The CombiScope instrument is in its analog mode.

•	Press the ANALOG (or DSO) button on the instrument to change to digital mode.

3.	Something caused an error in the communication between the CombiScope instrument and the computer. Try one of the following:

•	Check the connections of the RS232 cable. Use the PM8914 serial interface cable from Fluke, for example.

•	Check the following CombiScope settings via the front panels UTILITY - REMOTE RS232 SETUP menu:

- BAUD rate must be 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200

- Number of BITS must be 8

- PARITY must be no

•	Reconnect the CombiScope instrument with a lower baud rate by choosing Connect from the Instrument menu. Then try again.

•	Switch the CombiScope instrument OFF and ON again.

•	Select another COM port.


CombiScope has been turned off

The CombiScope instrument has been turned OFF. This caused a break in the connection with the computer. Turn the CombiScope instrument ON again and reconnect it to the computer:

•	Choose Connect... from the Instrument menu.


Error loading Waveform File (.CUR)

You tried to open a file with the extension .CUR. This file, however, did not contain a waveform. To open a .CUR file in FlukeView, the file must contain a waveform.

•	Choose another file


Error loading DsoCom File (.WVF)

You tried to open a .WVF file that was created with the application DSOCOM. This file, however, did not contain a waveform. To open a .WVF file, it must contain a waveform.

•	Choose another file


Present curve is not of type Waveform

The .CUR file you tried to open, contains data that cannot be processed by FlukeView for Windows. To open a .CUR file, it must contain a waveform.

•	Choose another file.


Invalid file extension specified

You tried to save or load a file with an incorrect extension. The extension must belong to the data type of the file:

•	Choose one of the data types from the Save File as Type box.

•	Do not enter a file extension, because it is added automatically.


Insufficient Memory performing Spectrum

Your PC ran out of RAM memory. To get free memory available, try one of the following:

•	Close all other Windows applications that are running now.

•	Close all windows you don`t use at this moment.


Number of frequencies out of range

You typed a number for Frequencies that was either too high or too low. The number of displayed frequencies is limited.

•	Type a number [image] 2 and [image] 256, for example.


You have reached the maximum number of open windows

The maximum number of windows you can open within FlukeView is 56:

25 Waveform windows

15 Spectrum windows

16 Instrument Screen windows

•	To continue, close one or more windows. Then try again.


Windows printer driver not found

FlukeView cannot find the selected printer. You probably need to select a (new) printer:

1.	Open the File menu.

2.	Choose the Print Setup... command

3.	Click in the box labeled Specific Printer.

4.	Select a printer.

5.	Click on the OK button.

Try printing again.


No default printer

Within Windows there is no default printer installed. To install a default printer, do the following:

Go to the Windows Program Manager:

1.	Hold down the Ctrl key and press the Esc key. A dialog box appears.

2.	Choose Program Manager from the list.

3.	Click on the Switch To button.

Install a default printer:

1.	Open the Program Group Main from the Program Manager.

2.	Open the Program Group Control Panel from the main window.

3.	Double click on the icon labelled Printers. A dialog box appears.

4.	Select a printer from the list.

5.	Click on the Set As Default Printer button.

6.	Click on the Close button.

Return to FlukeView:

1.	Hold down the Ctrl key and press the Esc key. A dialog box appears.

2.	Choose FlukeView from the list.

3.	Click on the Switch To button.


Not enough periods to perform spectrum

FlukeView could not create a spectrum of the waveform in the active window. This may have two causes:

1.	The waveform does not contain enough periods.

To create a spectrum, the waveform should contain at least one and a half period. Probably your waveform contains less periods.

•	Try to make a measurement with more periods.

2.	The fundamental frequency is too low or too high.

Within the Fundamental Frequency you choose, there might not be enough periods to create a spectrum.

•	Try a different Fundamental Frequency.

•	Blank the Fundamental Frequency box and click OK. FlukeView will automatically select the correct Fundamental Frequency.


Exit FlukeView?

•	Click No, to return to FlukeView without any changes.

•	Click Yes to exit FlukeView. Any information you did not save yet will be lost.


FlukeView already running

One version of FlukeView is already running. You cannot open a second version.

To return to the running version:

1.	Hold down the Ctrl key and press the Esc key. A dialog box appears.

2.	Choose FlukeView from the list.

3.	Click on the Switch To button.


CombiScope not found at communication port

The selected Com Port has no connection with your CombiScope instrument.

Do one of the following:

•	Check the connections of the RS232 cable. Use the PM8914 serial interface cable from Fluke, for example.

•	Check the following CombiScope settings via the front panels UTILITY - REMOTE RS232 SETUP menu:

- BAUD rate must be 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200

- Number of BITS must be 8

- PARITY must be no

•	Reconnect the CombiScope instrument with a lower baud rate by choosing Connect from the Instrument menu. Then try again.

•	Switch the CombiScope instrument OFF and ON again.

•	Select another COM port.


Using More or Different COM Ports

If you use COM1 and COM3, or COM2 and COM4 at the same time, make sure that port addresses and interrupt lines are different for both COM ports. Check and change these settings using the Main - Control Panel - Ports - COM<n> - Settings - Advanced feature under Windows.

Tip:	COM1:	port address = 03F8	IRQ = 4

COM2:	port address = 02F8	IRQ = 3

COM3:	port address = 03E8	IRQ = 5

COM4:	port address = 02E8	IRQ = 7


Com Port not available or in use by another application

FlukeView cannot use the selected Com Port. This might have two reasons:

1.	The Com Port is used by another instrument (your mouse for example).

2.	A Com Port is selected that does not exist. For example, COM 4 is selected, but only COM 1 and COM 2 are available on your PC.

Do one of the following:

•	Select another Com Port.

•	Check whether another device makes use of the selected Com Port. You may remove this device or connect it to another Com Port.


The setup in the file is not compatible

You tried to load a setup from file that did not contain a setup of the connected instrument.

•	Select another setup file to load.


Interval time out of range

You typed a number for Interval Time that was either too high or too low. The interval time should be between 0 and 9999 seconds.

•	Type a number [image] 0 and [image] 9999.


Update(s) value out of range

You typed a number for Update(s) which was either too high or too low. The number of updates should be between 1 and 9999 updates.

•	Type a number [image] 1 and [image] 9999.


Error loading Graphics file (.PCX)

FlukeView cannot read the selected .PCX file. You probably tried to load a .PCX file that was created with another application.

•	Select a .PCX file that was created with FlukeView.


Library not found

FlukeView could not find a particular library file. The file was moved, renamed, or deleted.

•	To be sure that all necessary files are present in the correct directory, it is recommended to re-install the FlukeView software from the original floppy.


No points to plot

You tried to open a .CSV file which did not contain any data points to plot.

The selected .CSV file does not contain any data points to plot.

Probably the selected .CSV file was edited. Do one of the following:

•	Choose another .CSV file

If necessary, obtain new data from your CombiScope instrument:

1.	Open the Display menu.

2.	Choose the Waveform command.

3.	Save the data as .CSV file.


No Waveform points to plot

The Plot Parameters were set in such a way that there are no datapoints left to plot.

To see plotted data, change the Plot Parameters:

1.	Open the Options menu.

2.	Choose the Plot Parameters command.

3.	Adjust the Time Axis Scaling and the Y Axis Scaling.

Make sure that the data points of the selected waveform are within the ranges.


X axis value out of range
X value out of range

You typed a value that is too large.

•	Type a smaller value.


Y axis value out of range
Y value out of range

You typed a value that is too large.

•	Type a smaller value.


lnvalid X range

You specified a range for Time Axis Scaling that was probably too small or too large. The range must have a size of at least 10 samples.

To increase the range:

•	Type a lower value for Minimum Time.

•	Type a higher value for Maximum Time.

It also may be possible that you exceeded the maximum possible range. In this case, try a smaller range:

•	Type a higher value for Minimum Time.

•	Type a lower value for Maximum Time.

Specify another range for the time axis scaling:

•	Select the All Points option button in the Time Axis Scaling group.


lnvalid Y range

You specified a range for Y Axis Scaling that was probably too small or too large. The range must have a size of at least 8 Y-levels.

To increase the range:

•	Type a lower value for Minimum Y Axis value.

•	Type a higher value for Maximum Y Axis value.

It also may be possible that you exceeded the maximum possible range. In this case, try a smaller range.

•	Type a higher value for Minimum Y Axis value.

•	Type a lower value for Maximum Y Axis value.

Use the range based on the minimum and maximum values of the waveform:

•	Select the Default option button in the Y Axis Scaling group.


Error loading ASCII file (.CSV)

FlukeView cannot recognize the header of the .CSV file you tried to load. Probably the header was edited.

Try one of the following:

•	Fix the header of the .CSV file you tried to load (see Users Manual).

•	Delete the entire header of the .CSV file. The header is the first part of the .CSV file beginning with "Title    " and ending with "Description  ". FlukeView itself will then try to fill in the header information.

•	Select another .CSV file


Date and/or time in wrong format

FlukeView cannot recognize the time or the date in the .CSV file you tried to load. Probably the date and time were edited in the header.

Try one of the following:

•	Fix the date and time in the header. They should look like this:

"Date         ",15-09-1994

"Time         ",08:14:02

Note that the separators in the date and time must match the separators as specified in Windows - Control Panel - International.

•	Delete the entire header of the .CSV file you tried to load. (The header is the first part of the .CSV file beginning with "Title    " and ending with "Description  "). FlukeView itself will then try to fill in the header information.

•	Select another .CSV file.


End of file reached

The header of the .CSV file that you tried to read, indicated more data points than it actually contained.

Try one of the following:

•	Adjust the number of datapoints in the header. The line you need to edit should look like this:

"X Size       ", 512

This depends on the settings (list separator) in the Windows Control Panel International section.

•	Add data points to the .CSV file.

•	Choose another .CSV file.


Error loading ASCII file (.CSV)

FlukeView cannot recognize the data points in the .CSV file you tried to open. The file was probably edited.

Do one of the following:

•	Choose another .CSV file

•	Correct the data points of a waveform in the .CSV file. The format of the figures in .CSV files created by FlukeView looks like this:

0.000000E+00,3.120000E-02

•	Correct the separation of more waveforms in the .CSV file. The format of more waveforms in .CSV files created by FlukeView looks like this:

0.000000E+00,3.120000E-02, ,1.000000E+00,4.120000E-02

0.100000E+00,3.140000E-02, ,1.100000E+00,4.140000E-02


Error saving Graphics file (.PCX)

FlukeView could not write the .PCX file to disk.

Check the following:

Is your disk write protected?

•	Make your disk write enabled.

Is there enough free space on your disk?

•	Delete any files you no longer need.

•	Take another disk.

Is your disk still in good condition?

•	Try another disk.


Overflow error

An error occurred when FlukeView calculated the spectrum.

•	Select a lower Fundamental Frequency (choose Options - Plot Parameters).


Error loading Setting File (.SET)

You tried to load a .SET file that is not in the correct format. The file was either corrupted or contained a setup from another device.

•	Choose another setup file.


File is not compatible with this software version

You tried to load a .CUR file that is not supported by this version of FlukeView.

There are more versions of the .CUR file format. This version of FlukeView supports version 1 and version 2 of the .CUR formats.

•	Choose another .CUR file.


Unsupported color map

You tried to load a .CUR file that is not supported by this version of FlukeView.

The .CUR file you tried to load, contains a color map that is not supported. FlukeView can read .CUR files that contain a `standard` color map or a `RGB` color map.

•	Choose another .CUR file.


CombiScope connection error

FlukeView was unable to set the correct baud rate for your CombiScope.

Do the following:

1.	Turn your CombiScope instrument OFF and ON again.

2.	Restart FlukeView.

3.	Try to connect again.


System error

A general system error occurred. Please refer to your Windows documention for more information.


Should Instrument transfer be simulated ?

No instrument found at COM port. To make transfer of data possible, you are requested whether data transfer from a CombiScope instrument must be simulated (choose Yes)or not (choose No).


Demo Line

This DEMO version only gives you an impression of the functionality of the FlukeView CombiScope software for Windows. You cannot do output functions, such as:

•	Saving data to file	[File - Save As]

•	Making a hardcopy	[File - Print...]

•	Copy to clipboard	[Edit - Copy...]

Tip:	To make or simulate a connection with a CombiScope instrument, click on the Connect button in the Instrument Connect dialog box.


X AT 0%: Value expected between lower and upper limit

The X At 0% value (time delay or preview in seconds) is limited by the X dimensions of the waveform. Type a value between the expected lower and upper limit value.


X Scale: Value expected between lower and upper limit

The X Scale value (time scale in seconds per division) is limited by the X dimensions of the waveform. Type a value between the expected lower and upper limit value.


Y At 50%: Value expected between lower and upper limit

The Y At 50% value (amplitude offset in Volts, for example) is limited by the Y dimensions of the waveform. Type a value between the expected lower and upper limit value.


Y Scale: Value expected between lower and upper limit

The Y Scale value (amplitude scale in Volts per division, for example) is limited by the Y dimensions of the waveform. Type a value between the expected lower and upper limit value.


Error Saving Graphics File (.HGL)

FlukeView could not write the data to PCX file on disk.

Check the following:

Is your disk write protected?

•	Make your disk write enabled.

Is the destination file name correct?

•	File name =  max. 8 characters; extension = .HGL.

Is there enough free space on your disk?

•	Delete any files you no longer need.

•	Take another disk.

The data to be saved is not HPGL instrument screen data.


The received data does not have the correct HPGL format

The received data does not have the correct HPGL format.

Check the following:

•	Is HPGL selected as plotter format on the instruments front panel (use UTILITY - PRINT & PLOT softkey menu use TRACK button on instrument).

•	The hardcopy plot was aborted because the HARD COPY (or PLOT) key was pressed on the instrument.

•	The data was corrupted during the transfer.


Fundamental Frequency too large

The Fundamental Frequency that you entered is too high.

It must be lower than:	(Sample Frequency) / 2

Example:	Suppose X Scale = 20 ms/div (25 samples per division).

Sample Time = 20 / 25 = 0.8 ms = 0.0008 seconds.

Sample Frequency = (1 / Sample Time) = 1250 Hz.

So, Fundamental Frequency must be <  625 Hz.

Note:	The Fundamental Frequency must always be < 1 GHz.


Not enough memory to load CSV file

Your PC ran out of RAM memory to load a CSV file. To get free memory available, try one of the following:

•	Close all other Windows applications that are running now.

•	Close all windows you don`t use at this moment.


Maximum number of waveform points for spectrum calculation exceeded

Spectrum calculations are done on a maximum number of waveform points. The waveform on which the spectrum is calculated has more waveform points than the used maximum number of points.

The result is that the spectrum is calculated for the number of waveform points as indicated in the message.


Only using the first number of data points

There is a maximum to the number of data points that a file can contain. This maximum is indicated in the message.

The result is that the data points after the maximum number are not read.


Waveform Plot Parameters No Number
Waveform plot parameters not specified

No value was specified in one or more combo boxes.


Not enough memory to store Screen Data

Your PC ran out of RAM memory to load HPGL instrument screen data. To get free memory available, try one of the following:

•	Close all other Windows applications that are running now.

•	Close all windows you don`t use at this moment.


Error loading Graphics File (.HGL)

The file cannot be loaded, because it is not a HPGL file. It contains non-HPGL commands, for example.


Insufficient Memory

Your PC ran out of RAM memory to copy CSV data to clipboard. To get free memory available, try one of the following:

•	Close all other Windows applications that are running now.

•	Close all windows you don`t use at this moment.


Waveform Out of Memory
Out of memory to create waveform

Your PC ran out of RAM memory to create a waveform or a waveform window. To get free memory available, try one of the following:

•	Close all other Windows applications that are running now.

•	Close all windows you don`t use at this moment.


Error loading Graphics File (.BMP)

FlukeView cannot read the selected .BMP file. You probably tried to load a .BMP file that was created with another application.

•	Select a .BMP file that was created with FlukeView.


Insufficient memory to create new window

No PC RAM memory enough to create a window for this type of data. You are requested if the oldest window can be overwritten (click on Yes) or not (click on No).

Tip:	To get free memory available, try one of the following:

•	Close all other Windows applications that are running now.

•	Close a window for this type of data that you don`t use at this moment.


X At 0%: Value must be fixed

X At 0% value equals the X value of the first waveform sample. The reason for this is that the All Points button in the Options Waveform Plot Parameters dialog box was activated.

To specify another value, change the X Scale and click on the Default button in the Options Waveform Plot Parameters dialog box.


This function is not supported in DEMO version

This DEMO version does not support output functions, such as:

•	Saving data to file	[File - Save As]

•	Making a hardcopy	[File - Print...]

•	Copy to clipboard	[Edit - Copy...]


Index

- A -

About FlukeView Command (Help Menu)

Acquisition Length

Arrange Icons (Window Menu)

Auto Tile 4 Windows Command (Window Menu)

- B -

BMP (File Format)

- C -

Cable Connection

Cascade Command (Window Menu)

Choosing a Printer

Choosing Colors for Best Results

Clipboard

Close All Command (Window Menu)

Close Command (File Menu)

Color Dialog Box

Colors Command (Options Menu)

Connect Command (Instrument Menu)

Connect Instrument

Contents Command (Help Menu)

Control Command (Instrument Menu)

Copy Command (Edit Menu)

Copy Data Command (Edit Menu)

Crest Factor

CSV (File Format)

CUR (File Format)

- D -

Datablock

Default Size Command (Window Menu)

Description Command (Options Menu)

Dialog Box

Display Menu Commands

Display Mode

Dragging

- E -

Edit Menu Commands

Exit Command (File Menu)

- F -

File Formats

File Save Image

File Save Screen (Dialog Box)

File Save Spectrum (Dialog Box)

File Save Waveform (Dialog Box)

Fundamental Frequency

- G -

Getting Started Command (Help Menu)

Getting Started

Grid Command (Options Menu)

- H -

Harmonic Distortion

Harmonics

Help Menu Commands

How to Use help

HGL (File Format)

- I -

Index Command (Help Menu)

Instrument Connection

Instrument Menu Commands

Instrument Screen (Display Menu)

Instrument Screen Window

Instrument setup

Instruments Supported

- J -

- K -

- L -

Labels Command (Options Menu)

- M -

Main Window

Memory

Mode Command (Display Menu)

- N -

- O -

Open Command (File Menu)

Options Menu Commands

Overview of Tasks You Can Perform

- P -

Pass/Fail Testing

PCX (File Format)

Peak

Plot Parameters Command (Options Menu)

Print Command (File Menu)

Printing

Print Preview (Dialog Box)

Print Preview Command (File Menu)

Print Setup (Dialog Box)

Printer Setup Command (File Menu)

- Q -

- R -

Read Data

Recall/Save Memory Selection

RMS

- S -

Save As Command (File Menu)

Save Memory Selection

Save

Screen Display Mode

Screen Window

Scroll bar

Search for Help On Command (Help Menu)

Selecting Dialog Box Options

Setup from File Command (Instrument Menu)

Setup to File Command (Instrument Menu)

Show Datablock Command (Options Menu)

Show Status Bar Command (Window Menu)

Show Toolbar (Window Menu)

Spectrum Command (Options Menu)

Spectrum Datablock

Spectrum Plot Parameters

Spectrum Window

Status Bar

Stop Button

Supported Instruments

- T -

Tile Horizontal Command (Window Menu)

Tile Vertical Command (Window Menu)

Toolbar

Title of a Window

Toolbar-Buttons

Total Harmonic Distortion

- U -

Using the FlukeView Menu

- V -

- W -

Waiting for Fail

Waveform

Waveform and Memory Selection

Waveform Datablock

Waveform Display Mode

Waveform Memory and Channel Selection

Waveform Plot Parameters

Waveform Window Selection (Dialog Box)

Waveform Window

Waveforms (Display Menu)

Window Menu Commands

Window Title

Work space

- X -

X At 0%

X Scale

X Size

- Y -

Y At 50%

Y Scale

- Z -