Test configuration
DataModes determine how the data processor unit stores and displays test data. A DataMode definition consists of a list of input channels, triggering conditions and other parameters specific to the DataMode. The DataMode grid displays all DataModes that have already been defined for the current setup.
See Grid interface for information about showing and hiding columns.
Each DataMode type has its own tab view. Within each of these tabs, only DataModes of that type are visible. Tabs are automatically made visible when DataModes are created.
In the header, select the check box by the title Name to select or deselect all listed DataModes.
NOTE
When a large number of channels are selected for a DataMode, the GUI responsiveness can become sluggish. Typically with 500 channels or less, this is not overly intrusive to usability. However, if more than 500 channels are required for any given DataMode, it is recommended that users consider splitting the channels across multiple DataModes when possible; otherwise, users will need to be patient in regard to the GUI response when assigning or editing any of the DataMode parameters.
Available DataModes:
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To hide or show grid tabs, click and select which views to show.
A few parameters are common across all DataModes including:
Navigate in a dialog using a mouse pointer, keyboard Tab, up-arrow or down-arrow key (not a 10-key pad up- and down-arrow key). Mouse point or Tab between insertion points or options. Use the mouse or up-arrow or down-arrow keys to scroll among options. Click the mouse, Tab or Enter to select an option.
There are two options to add a DataMode.
Navigate in the Select DataMode dialog using a mouse pointer or a keyboard up-arrow or down-arrow key (not 10-key pad up- and down-arrow keys). Click the mouse or Enter to open a dialog for the desired DataMode.
Select the desired DataMode in the grid and click Edit to edit the channel parameters using the DataMode dialog.
Navigate in a DataMode dialog using a mouse pointer or keyboard Tab, up-arrow or down-arrow key (not 10-key pad up- and down-arrow keys). Mouse point or Tab between insertion points. Use the mouse or the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to scroll among options. Click the mouse, Tab or Enter to select an option.
Alternately, edit the DataMode parameters directly in the channel grid. Select the All DataModes tab to edit common parameters and the DataMode type tab to edit specific parameters.
Select the desired DataMode and click Delete. DataModes cannot be recovered after deletion.