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Chapter 8
Using
Agilent
VEE Fu
nctions
Using Functions
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Figure 8-10. Using the Program Explorer with UserFunctions
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Default Chapter
3
Trademark Information
3
Conventions Used in this Manual
4
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
29
Overview of Agilent VEE
29
Advantages of Using Agilent VEE for Test Development
29
Creating Programs in Agilent VEE
30
Figure I-1. the "Random" Program in ANSI C
31
Figure I-2. the same "Random" Program in VEE
32
Creating Operator Interfaces in Agilent VEE
33
Figure I-3. Panel View (or Operator Interface) of VEE Program
34
Leveraging Existing Test Programs with Agilent VEE
35
Controlling Instruments with Agilent VEE
35
Improving Test Capabilities with Agilent VEE
36
Installing and Learning about Agilent VEE
37
Installing Agilent VEE and I/O Libraries
37
Learning about Agilent VEE
37
Contents
37
Ordering Free Evaluation Software
38
MATLAB Script Overview
39
Signal Processing Toolbox
40
About Full-Featured MATLAB
40
Obtaining Agilent VEE Support
42
Obtaining Information on the World Wide Web
42
Figure I-4. Contacting Product Support in VEE Help Menu
42
Contents
42
Sources of Additional Information for MATLAB
43
1 Using the Agilent VEE Development Environment
45
Overview
47
Interacting with Agilent VEE
48
Supported Systems
48
The Mouse and the Menus
48
Starting Agilent VEE
49
The Agilent VEE Window
49
Figure 1-1. the VEE Development Environment
49
Getting Help
51
Figure 1-2. the VEE Welcome Screen in Help
52
Figure 1-3. Using the Help Menu
53
Figure 1-4. VEE Help Contents Tab
53
Working with Objects
55
Adding Objects to the Work Area
55
Figure 1-5. Adding Objects to the Work Area
56
Changing Object Views
57
Figure 1-6. Adding a Function Generator Object
57
Selecting an Object Menu
58
Figure 1-7. Object in Open View and Icon View
58
Moving an Object
59
Figure 1-8. Selecting an Object Menu
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Figure 1-9. Moving an Object
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Duplicating (or Cloning) an Object
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Copying an Object
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Figure 1-10. Cloning an Object
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Deleting (Cutting) an Object
62
Pasting an Object ("Undoing" a Cut)
62
Changing the Size of an Object
63
Figure 1-11. Changing the Size of an Object
63
Changing the Name (Title) of an Object
64
Figure 1-12. Changing the Title of an Object
64
Selecting or Deselecting Objects
65
Selecting Several Objects
65
Figure 1-13. Selected and Deselected Objects
65
Selecting/Deselecting All Objects
66
Copying Multiple Objects
66
Figure 1-14. Multiple Objects During Copying
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Editing Objects
67
Creating Data Lines between Objects
68
Deleting Data Lines between Objects
68
Figure 1-15. Creating Data Lines between Objects
68
Moving the Entire Work Area
69
Figure 1-16. Scroll Bars in Work Area
69
Clearing the Work Area
70
Changing Default Preferences
70
Contents
71
Figure 1-17. Default Preferences Dialog Box
71
Understanding Pins and Terminals
72
Figure 1-18. Data and Sequence Pins
72
Figure 1-19. Show Terminals on an Object
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Figure 1-20. Using Show Terminals Checkbox
73
Adding a Terminal
74
Figure 1-21. Adding a Terminal
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Editing Terminal Information
75
Figure 1-22. Obtaining Terminal Information
75
Figure 1-23. Using the Selection Field
76
Deleting a Terminal
77
Figure 1-24. Delete Terminal Dialog Box
77
Connecting Objects to Make a Program
78
Lab 1-1: Display Waveform Program
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Figure 1-25. Creating a Program
79
Running a Program
80
Figure 1-26. Running a Program
80
Changing Object Properties
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Figure 1-27. Changing the Function Field to Sine Wave
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Figure 1-28. Highlighting a Frequency Field Number
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Figure 1-29. Example: Changing the Frequency Field to 10 Hz
83
Printing the Screen
84
Figure 1-30. Printing the Screen
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Saving a Program
85
Figure 1-31. Print Screen Dialog Box
85
Figure 1-32. the Save File Dialog Box (PC)
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Figure 1-33. the Save File Dialog Box (UNIX)
88
Exiting (Quitting) Agilent VEE
89
Re-Starting Agilent VEE and Running a Program
90
Figure 1-34. the Run Button on the Tool Bar
90
Managing Multiple Windows in the Workspace
91
Figure 1-35. Multiple Windows in the Work Area
92
How Agilent VEE Programs Work
93
Lab 1-2: Viewing Data Flow and Propagation
94
Lab 1-3: Adding a Noise Generator
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Figure 1-36. Typical Simple-Program.vee Display
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Figure 1-37. Example: Adding a Noise Generator Object
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Figure 1-38. Function and Object Browser
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Lab 1-4: Adding an Amplitude Input and Real64 Slider
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Figure 1-39. Example: Adding Input Terminals
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Figure 1-40. Example: Adding a Real64 Slider Object
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Figure 1-41. Displaying the Value on an Output Pin
99
Chapter Checklist
100
2 Agilent VEE Programming Techniques
101
Overview
103
General Techniques
104
Lab 2-1: Creating a Userobject
104
Figure 2-1. Userobject Window
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Figure 2-2. Usrobj-Program.vee at an Early Stage
107
Figure 2-3. Creating a Userobject
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Figure 2-4. Userobject Renamed Addnoise
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Figure 2-5. Noisy Cosine Wave
110
Contents
110
Lab 2-2: Creating a Dialog Box for User Input
111
Figure 2-6. the Int32 Input Configuration Box
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Figure 2-7. Int32 Input Added to Usrobj-Program.vee
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Lab 2-3: Using Data Files
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Figure 2-8. Runtime Pop-Up Input Box
113
Figure 2-9. Adding a Data File
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Figure 2-10. Choosing an I/O Transaction
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Figure 2-11. Adding a to File Object
116
Lab 2-4: Creating a Panel View (Operator Interface)
117
Figure 2-12. Adding a from File Object
117
Figure 2-13. Simple-Program.vee
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Figure 2-14. Example: Creating a Panel View
119
Lab 2-5: Mathematically Processing Data
120
Using Data Types
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Using Data Shapes
121
Figure 2-15. Using Data Types
121
Using the Formula Object
122
Figure 2-16. Connecting Data Objects
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Figure 2-17. Creating a Formula Object Program
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Using Online Help
125
Using the Help Facility
126
Displaying Help about an Object
126
Finding the Menu Location for an Object
127
Other Practice Exercises Using the Help Facility
127
Debugging Programs in Agilent VEE
128
Showing Data Flow
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Figure 2-18. Show Data Flow
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Showing Execution Flow
129
Figure 2-19. Data Flow in Simple-Program.vee
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Figure 2-20. Show Execution Flow
129
Examining Data on a Line
130
Figure 2-21. Displaying the Value on an Output Pin
130
Examining Terminals
131
Figure 2-22. Displaying Information about a Line
131
Using the Alphanumeric Displays for Debugging
132
Using Breakpoints
132
Figure 2-23. Set Breakpoint(S)
132
Figure 2-24. Resume Program (same as the Run Button)
133
Figure 2-25. Clear Breakpoint(S)
133
Resolving Errors
134
Using the Go to Button to Locate an Error
134
Figure 2-26. Pause or Stop a Program
134
Using the Call Stack
135
Figure 2-27. Example Runtime Error Message Using Go to
135
Following the Order of Events Inside an Object
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Figure 2-28. Using the Call Stack in Wheel.exe
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Figure 2-29. the Order of Events in an Object
137
Figure 2-30. Control Line Used to Execute Custom Title
138
Following the Execution Order of Objects in a Program
139
Figure 2-31. Start Objects Executing Separate Threads
139
Stepping through a Program
140
Figure 2-32. Step Into, Step Over, and Step out Buttons on the Toolbar
140
Finding an Object in a Complex Program
141
Practice Programs
142
Lab 2-6: Generate a Random Number
142
Lab 2-7: Setting and Getting a Global Variable
143
Figure 2-33. the Random Program
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Figure 2-34. Set and Get a Global Variable
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Documenting Agilent VEE Programs
146
Documenting Objects with Description Dialog Boxes
146
Generating Documentation Automatically
147
Figure 2-35. the Description Dialog Box
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Figure 2-36. the Beginning of the Documentation File
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Figure 2-37. the Middle of the Documentation File
149
Contents
149
Figure 2-38. the Remainder of the Documentation File
150
Chapter Checklist
151
3 Easy Ways to Control Instruments Overview
155
Panel Drivers
156
Direct I/O Object
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Figure 3-1. the HP54600A Scope Panel Driver
156
PC Plug-In Boards with ODAS Driver
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PC Plug-In Boards with I/O Library
157
Figure 3-2. a Function Generator Direct I/O Object
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Figure 3-3. ODAS Driver Object in a VEE Program
157
Vxiplug&Play Drivers
158
Figure 3-4. Importing a PC Plug-In Library
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Figure 3-5. Calls to a Vxiplug&Play Driver from VEE
158
Configuring an Instrument
159
Lab 3-1: Configuring an Instrument Without the Instrument Present
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Figure 3-6. the Instrument Manager Box
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Figure 3-7. Instrument Properties Dialog Box
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Figure 3-8. the Advanced Instrument Properties Dialog
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Figure 3-9. the Panel Driver Folder
163
Selecting an Instrument to Use in a Program
165
Figure 3-10. Scope Added to List of Instruments
165
Figure 3-11. Selecting Scope(@(NOT LIVE))
166
Adding the Physical Instrument to the Configuration
167
Using a Panel Driver
168
Lab 3-2: Changing Settings on a Panel Driver
168
Figure 3-12. the Function Pop-Up Menu on Fgen
169
Moving to Other Panels on the same Driver
170
Figure 3-13. Sweep Panel in Discrete Component Menu
170
Adding Inputs And/Or Outputs to a Panel Driver
171
Figure 3-14. the Data Input and Output Areas on a Driver
171
Deleting Data Input or Output Terminals
172
On Your Own
172
Using Direct I/O
173
Lab 3-3: Using Direct I/O
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Figure 3-15. the Direct I/O Configuration Folder
173
Sending a Single Text Command to an Instrument
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Figure 3-16. a Direct I/O Object
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Figure 3-17. the I/O Transaction Dialog Box
175
Figure 3-18. a Direct I/O Transaction
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Sending an Expression List to an Instrument
176
Reading Data from an Instrument
177
Figure 3-19. Direct I/O Setup Using an Input Variable
177
Figure 3-20. Configuring a READ Transaction
179
Uploading and Downloading Instrument States
180
Figure 3-21. Direct I/O Configured to Read a Measurement
180
Figure 3-22. Learn String Configuration for HP54100A
181
Using PC Plug-In Boards
182
Using ODAS Drivers
182
Figure 3-23. ODAS Driver Entries in Instrument Manager
183
Figure 3-24. PC Plug-In Card with ODAS Driver as Formula Object
183
Data Translation's Visual Programming Interface (VPI)
184
Amplicon
184
Computerboards PC Plug-Ins
185
Figure 3-25. Amplicon Data Acquisition Example
185
Figure 3-26. VEE Using a Computerboards 100 Khz Board
186
Figure 3-27. Importing the Computerboards I/O Library
186
Meilhaus Electronic ME-Driversystem
187
Figure 3-28. ME Board Menu in VEE
187
Figure 3-29. User Panel for Data Acquisition Board ME-3000
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Figure 3-30. Function Panel for ME-Driversystem
188
Using a Vxiplug&Play Driver
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Lab 3-4: Configuring a Vxiplug&Play Driver
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Figure 3-31. Selecting a Vxiplug&Play Driver
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Figure 3-32. Selecting a Function for a Vxiplug&Play Driver
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Figure 3-33. the HPE1412 Edit Function Panel
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Figure 3-34. DC Voltage Function in Vxiplug&Play Object
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Figure 3-35. Configuration Folder in Edit Function Panel
193
Figure 3-36. HPE1412 Driver Ready for a DC Reading
193
Other I/O Features
194
Chapter Checklist
195
4 Analyzing and Displaying Test Data
197
Overview
199
Agilent VEE Data Shapes and Data Types
200
Table 4-1. Agilent VEE Data Types
201
Agilent VEE Analysis Capabilities
203
Using Built-In Math Objects
204
Accessing a Built-In Operator or Function
204
Figure 4-1. a VEE Function in the Function & Object Browser
204
Lab 4-1: Calculating Standard Deviation
205
Figure 4-2. a MATLAB Function in the Function & Object Browser
205
Figure 4-3. Opening Function and Object Browser from Fx Icon
206
Figure 4-4. Calculating Standard Deviation
206
Creating Expressions with the Formula Object
207
Figure 4-5. the Formula Object
207
Evaluating an Expression with the Formula Object
208
Figure 4-6. Evaluating an Expression
209
Using an Agilent VEE Function in the Formula Object
209
Figure 4-7. Formula Examples Using VEE Functions
210
Figure 4-8. VEE Functions Using One Formula Object
211
On Your Own
211
Figure 4-9. on Your Own Solution: Ramp and SDEV
212
Using MATLAB Script in Agilent VEE
213
Figure 4-10. MATLAB Script Object in a VEE Program
214
Figure 4-11. Graph Generated by the Program
215
Including a MATLAB Script Object in Agilent VEE
216
Figure 4-12. Adding Predefined MATLAB Objects to a VEE Program
217
Working with Data Types
217
Figure 4-13. Changing Input Terminal Data Type
219
Displaying Test Data
220
Customizing Test Data Displays
222
Displaying a Waveform
222
Changing the X and y Scales
223
Zooming in on Part of the Waveform
223
Figure 4-14. Displaying a Waveform
223
Adding Delta Markers to the Display
224
Contents
224
Changing the Color of the Trace
225
Figure 4-15. Delta Markers on a Waveform Display
225
For Additional Practice
226
Chapter Checklist
227
5 Storing and Retrieving Test Results
229
Overview
231
Using Arrays to Store Test Results
232
Lab 5-1: Creating an Array for Test Results
233
Lab 5-2: Extracting Values from an Array
234
Figure 5-1. the Collector Creating an Array
234
Figure 5-2. Extracting Array Elements with Expressions
235
Using the To/From File Objects
236
Understanding I/O Transactions
237
Figure 5-3. the to File Object
237
Figure 5-4. an I/O Transaction Dialog Box
237
I/O Transaction Format
238
Table 5-1. Types of I/O Transactions
238
Table 5-2. I/O Transaction Encoding
239
Lab 5-3: Using the To/From File Objects
240
Sending a Text String to a File
240
Sending a Time Stamp to a File
241
Sending a Real Array to a File
242
Figure 5-5. the TIME STAMP I/O Transaction Box
242
Figure 5-6. Storing Data Using the to File Object
243
Retrieving Data with the from File Object
244
Figure 5-7. Selecting String Format
245
Figure 5-8. Retrieving Data Using the from File Object
247
Using Records to Store Mixed Data Types
248
Lab 5-4: Using Records
248
Building a Record
249
Figure 5-9. Output Terminal Information on a Record
250
Getting a Field from a Record
251
Figure 5-10. the Alphanumeric Properties Box
252
Setting a Field in a Record
253
Figure 5-11. Using the Get Field Object
253
Figure 5-12. Using the Set Field Object
255
Unbuilding a Record in a Single Step
256
Figure 5-13. Using the Unbuild Record Object
257
Using Datasets to Store and Retrieve Records
258
Lab 5-5: Using Datasets
258
Storing and Retrieving a Record from a Dataset
258
Figure 5-14. Storing an Array of Records in a Dataset
260
Figure 5-15. Storing and Retrieving Data Using Datasets
262
Customizing a Simple Test Database
263
Lab 5-6: Using Search and Sort Operations with Datasets
263
Performing a Search Operation with Datasets
263
Creating an Operator Interface for a Search Operation
264
Figure 5-16. a Search Operation with Datasets
264
Figure 5-17. Adding the Test Menu Object
266
Figure 5-18. Adding a Menu to the Search Operation
268
Figure 5-19. the Operator Interface for the Database
269
Performing a Sort Operation on a Record Field
270
Figure 5-20. a Sort Operation on a Record Field
271
Chapter Checklist
272
6 Creating Reports Easily Using Activex
273
Overview
275
Activex Automation in Agilent VEE
276
Listing Activex Automation Type Libraries
276
Creating and Using Activex Programs with Agilent VEE
277
Figure 6-1. the Activex Automation Reference Box
277
Performing Operations Using Activex Statements
278
Figure 6-2. Example of Data Type "Object
278
Using Createobject and Getobject
279
Figure 6-4. Createobject and Getobject
280
Sending Agilent VEE Data to MS Excel
281
Lab 6-1: Sending Agilent VEE Data to MS Excel
281
Figure 6-5. the Globals Userfunction
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Figure 6-6. Setting up the MS Excel Worksheet
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Figure 6-7. Adding the Title and Data to the Sheet
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Figure 6-8. the Results Average Program
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Figure 6-9. Excel Worksheet for "Results Average" Program
288
Creating an Agilent VEE to MS Excel Template
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Lab 6-2: Creating an Agilent VEE to MS Excel Template
289
Figure 6-10. Excel Worksheet for Array of Test Data
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Figure 6-11. Program for Array of Test Data
290
On Your Own
291
Figure 6-12. Program for on Your Own Exercise
291
Extending Capabilities with MS Excel
292
Figure 6-13. a VEE to MS Excel Program Example
292
Using MS Word for Agilent VEE Reports
294
Lab 6-3: Using MS Word for Agilent VEE Reports
294
Figure 6-14. Object Variables
295
Figure 6-15. Beginning of Lab 6-3 Program
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Figure 6-16. Adding the Activex Statements
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Figure 6-17. the Complete Program for Report in MS Word
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Figure 6-18. the MS Word Document Created by Lab 6-3
300
Chapter Checklist
301
7 Integrating Programs in Other Languages
303
Overview
305
Understanding the Execute Program Object
306
Using the Execute Program Object (PC)
307
Figure 7-1. the Execute Program Object (PC)
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Using the Execute Program Object (HP-UX)
309
Figure 7-2. the Execute Program Object (UNIX)
309
Using a System Command
311
Lab 7-1: Using a System Command (PC)
311
Figure 7-3. Listing the Files in a Directory (PC)
312
Contents
312
Lab 7-2: Listing the Files in a Directory (UNIX)
313
Listing the Files in a Directory Using a Shell
314
Figure 7-4. Listing the Files in a Directory (UNIX)
314
Figure 7-5. Using a Shell Command with a Pipe
315
Writing Programs that Port Easily
316
Figure 7-6. System Information Functions
316
Chapter Checklist
318
8 Using Agilent VEE Functions
319
Overview
321
Using Functions
322
Defining an Agilent VEE Function
322
The Differences between Userobjects and Userfunctions
323
Lab 8-1: Userfunction Operations
324
Creating a Userfunction
324
Figure 8-1. the Main and Arraystats Windows
325
Figure 8-2. Configuring the Pins for Call Myfunction
326
Figure 8-3. Calling the User Function Arraystats
326
Editing a Userfunction
327
Figure 8-4. Editing the Userfunction Arraystats
328
Calling a Userfunction from an Expression
329
Figure 8-5. after Editing Arraystats Output to a Record
329
Figure 8-6. Calling the Arraystats User Function
330
Generating a Call to a Userfunction
331
Figure 8-7. the Generate Menu in a Userfunction
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Userfunctions and the Program Explorer
333
Figure 8-8. Generating a Call Object Arraystats(A) from a Userfunction
333
Figure 8-9. Program Explorer Icon on the Toolbar
333
Figure 8-10. Using the Program Explorer with Userfunctions
334
Using Libraries with Agilent VEE Userfunctions
335
Lab 8-2: Creating and Merging a Library of Userfunctions
336
Creating a Library of Userfunctions
336
Figure 8-11. Report.vee from the Top Level
336
Figure 8-12. the Buildrecary Userfunction
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Figure 8-13. the Reportheader Userfunction
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Figure 8-14. the Reportbody Userfunction
339
Figure 8-15. the Reportdisplay Detail View
340
Creating Another Program and Merging in the Library
341
Figure 8-16. the Reportdisplay Panel View
341
Figure 8-17. the Repgen.vee Library of Userfunctions
342
Lab 8-3: Importing and Deleting Libraries
343
Figure 8-18. Selecting a Function from an Imported Library
345
Figure 8-19. Calling a Function from a Library
346
Finding Functions in Large Programs
347
Figure 8-20. the Find Dialog Box
347
Figure 8-21. the Find Results Dialog Box
347
Merging Agilent VEE Programs
349
Contents
349
Lab 8-4: Merging a Bar Chart Display Program
349
Figure 8-22. Merging the Barchart Program
350
Chapter Checklist
351
9 Test Sequencing
353
Overview
355
Using the Sequencer Object
356
Creating a Test Execution Order
357
Lab 9-1: Configuring a Test
357
Figure 9-1. the Sequence Transaction Dialog Box
358
Figure 9-2. Configuring a Test
359
Table 9-1. Sequence Transaction Dialog Box
360
Adding or Inserting or Deleting a Test
364
Accessing Logged Test Data
366
Figure 9-3. a Simple Sequencer Example
366
Figure 9-4. a Logged Record or Records
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Figure 9-5. Accessing Logged Data
368
Passing Data in the Sequencer
369
Lab 9-2: Passing Data Using an Input Terminal
369
Figure 9-6. the Rand Userfunction
370
Passing Data Using a Global Variable
372
Figure 9-7. Passing Data Using an Input Terminal
372
Figure 9-8. the Global Userfunction (Detail)
375
Figure 9-9. the Global Userfunction (Panel)
375
Comparing a Waveform Output with a Mask
376
Figure 9-10. Passing Data Using a Global Variable
376
Figure 9-11. the Noisywv Userfunction (Detail)
377
Figure 9-12. the Noisywv Userobject (Panel)
378
Figure 9-13. Comparing a Waveform to a Mask
380
Analyzing Data from the Sequencer
381
Figure 9-14. a Logged Array of Records of Records
381
Lab 9-3: Analyzing Several Runs of Data from the Sequencer
382
Figure 9-15. Analyzing Several Runs of Sequencer Data
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Storing and Retrieving Logged Data
385
Lab 9-4: Using the To/From File Objects with Logged Data
385
Using the To/From Dataset Objects with Logged Data
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Figure 9-16. Storing Logged Data with To/From File
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Figure 9-17. Storing Logged Data with To/From Dataset
387
Chapter Checklist
388
10 Using Operator Interfaces
389
Overview
391
Key Points Concerning Operator Interfaces
392
Creating an Operator Interface
392
Moving between Panel View and Detail View
393
Customizing an Operator Interface
393
Figure 10-1. Panel View Button and Detail View Button in Title Bar
393
Figure 10-2. a Selection of VEE Indicators
394
Using Operator Interface Objects
395
Colors, Fonts, and Indicators
395
Graphic Images
395
Figure 10-3. Logo Used as a Background Picture
396
Figure 10-4. Background Picture Used as Tile
396
Displaying a Control for Operator Input
397
Figure 10-5. a Cropped Image in VEE
397
Figure 10-6. Controls from Various Data Submenus
398
Displaying a Dialog Box for Operator Input
399
Figure 10-7. the Properties Dialog Box
399
Figure 10-8. a Text Input Box
400
Figure 10-9. an Example of Automatic Error Checking
400
Figure 10-10. a Pop-Up Message Box
400
Displaying a Toggle Control for the Operator
401
Figure 10-11. the List Selection Box
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Figure 10-12. a Pop-Up File Selection Box
401
Aligning Objects in the Operator Interface
402
Figure 10-13. Switches and Alarms Combined
402
Creating an Operator Interface for the Keyboard Only
403
Figure 10-14. Configuring Panel Properties
403
Figure 10-15. a Softkey Executing a Userfunction
403
Figure 10-16. Configuring the Confirm (OK) Object as a Softkey
404
Selecting Screen Colors
405
Figure 10-17. the Default Preferences Dialog Box
405
Securing a Program (Creating a Runtime Version)
406
Figure 10-18. Color Selection for Screen Elements
406
Displaying a Pop-Up Panel During Execution
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Creating a Status Panel
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Figure 10-19. Creating a Status Panel
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Common Tasks in Creating Operator Interfaces
409
Lab 10-1: Using Menus
409
Figure 10-20. Early Stage in the Dice Program
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Figure 10-21. the Dice Program (Detail View)
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Figure 10-22. the Dice Program (Panel View)
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Lab 10-2: Importing Bitmaps for Panel Backgrounds
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Figure 10-23. the Bitmap Function
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Lab 10-3: Creating a High Impact Warning
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Figure 10-24. the Userfunction Alarm (Detail View)
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Figure 10-25. the Warning Userfunction (Detail View)
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Figure 10-26. the Warning Program
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Lab 10-4: Using an Activex Control
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Figure 10-27. Using the Activex Control "Progressbar
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Lab 10-5: Creating a Status Panel
424
Figure 10-28. an Activex Control Example Using Mschart
424
Figure 10-29. Configuring Test1
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Figure 10-30. the Userfunction Logtest (Detail)
426
Figure 10-31. the Userfunction Logtest (Panel)
426
Figure 10-32. Status Panel Program (before Running)
427
Figure 10-33. the Status Panel Program (Running)
428
Chapter Checklist
429
11 Optimizing Agilent VEE Programs
431
Overview
433
Basic Techniques for Optimizing Programs
434
Perform Math on Arrays Whenever Possible
434
Figure 11-1. Calculating Square Roots Per Measurement
434
Make Objects into Icons Whenever Possible
435
Contents
435
Figure 11-2. Calculating Square Roots Using Math Array
435
Reduce the Number of Objects in Programs
436
Figure 11-3. Optimizing Programs by Using Icons
436
Figure 11-4. Function Calls Without Optimization
437
Figure 11-5. Function Calls with Optimization
437
Other Ways to Optimize Agilent VEE Programs
438
Overview of Compiled Functions
440
Benefits of Using Compiled Functions
440
Design Considerations in Using Compiled Functions
441
Guidelines in Using Compiled Functions
442
Using Dynamic Link Libraries
443
Integrating a DLL into an Agilent VEE Program
443
Figure 11-6. Importing a Library of Compiled Functions
443
Figure 11-7. Using Call Object for Compiled Functions
444
An Example Using a DLL
445
Figure 11-8. a Program Using a DLL (MANUAL49)
446
Figure 11-9. the Shared Library Name Userobject
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Execute Program Object Versus Compiled Functions
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Execute Program Object
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Compiled Functions
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Compiled Function Using C (UNIX)
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Figure 11-10. Program Calling a Compiled Function
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Agilent VEE Execution Modes
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The Agilent VEE Compiler
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Changing the Execution Mode
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Figure 11-11. Execution Mode Display in VEE Status Bar
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Figure 11-12. Default Preferences Button on Toolbar
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Figure 11-13. Changing the Execution Mode in Default Preferences
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Effect of Changing the Execution Mode
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Figure 11-14. Chaos.vee in VEE 3 Mode with Open Displays
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Figure 11-15. Chaos.vee in VEE 3 Mode with Closed Displays
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Figure 11-16. Chaos.vee in VEE 4 or Higher Mode with Debugging Dis
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Figure 11-17. Iterative Math Example in VEE 3 Mode
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Figure 11-18. Iterative Math Example Using VEE 4 or Higher Mode
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The Agilent VEE Profiler
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Figure 11-19. an Example of the Profiler
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Chapter Checklist
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12 Platform Specifics and Web Monitoring
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Overview
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Differences between PC and HP-UX Platforms
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Programs
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Named Pipes and Activex Capabilities
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Rocky Mountain Basic
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The Execute Program Objects
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To/From Stdout, Stderr (UNIX)
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Fonts and Screen Resolutions
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Data Files
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Communicating with Rocky Mountain Basic Programs
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Using the Initialize Rocky Mountain Basic Object
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Figure 12-1. the Initialize Rocky Mountain Basic Object
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Using the To/From Rocky Mountain Basic Object
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Figure 12-2. the To/From Rocky Mountain Basic Object
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Figure 12-3. Communicating with Rocky Mountain Basic
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The Callable VEE Activex Automation Server
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Web-Enablement Technologies
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Overview of Web Technologies
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Figure 12-4. Model of Web Measurement Application
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Figure 12-5. a Scripting Language Host Model
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Web Monitoring with Agilent VEE
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General Guidelines and Tips
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Providing Agilent VEE Data to a Remote User
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Web Server Dialog Box
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Figure 12-6. the Default Preferences Web Server Dialog Box
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How a Remote User Accesses Agilent VEE on Your System
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Displaying the Agilent VEE Web Server Page
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Figure 12-7. the Index.html Default Page
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Lab 12-1: Practice Session with Agilent VEE Web Browser
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Figure 12-8. Viewing the Main Solitaire.vee Program in the Browser
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Figure 12-9. Displaying a VEE Error Message, Using the Browser
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Restricting Access to Programs Viewed over the Web
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Figure 12-10. Detail View of a Userfunction Displayed in the Browser
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Figure 12-11. Example of Displaying HTML Message Instead of VEE Program
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Figure 12-12. an Example of a Password Window
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Chapter Checklist
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Additional Lab Exercises
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General Programming Techniques
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Apple Bagger
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Figure A-1. Apple Bagger, Solution 1
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Figure A-2. Apple Bagger, Solution 2
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Testing Numbers
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Figure A-3. Testing Numbers (Pop-Up Shown)
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Figure A-4. Testing Numbers, Step 2
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Figure A-5. Testing Numbers, Step 3
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Collecting Random Numbers
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Figure A-6. Collecting Random Numbers
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Random Number Generator
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Figure A-7. Random Number Generator, Step 1
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Figure A-8. Random Number Generator, Step 2
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Using Masks
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Figure A-9. the Mask Test, Step 1
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Figure A-10. Mask Test, Step 2
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Using Strings and Globals
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Manipulating Strings and Globals
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Figure A-11. Manipulating Strings and Global Variables
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Optimizing Techniques
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Figure A-12. Optimizing VEE Programs, Step 1
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Figure A-13. Optimizing VEE Programs, Step 2
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Userobjects
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Random Noise Userobject
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Figure A-14. a Random Noise Userobject
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Figure A-15. the Noisegen Userobject
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Agilent VEE Userfunctions
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Using Userfunctions
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Figure A-16. User Functions, Step 1
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Figure A-17. User Functions, Step 2
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Figure A-18. User Functions, Step 3
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Figure A-19. User Functions, Step 4
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Importing and Deleting Libraries of Userfunctions
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Figure A-20. Importing and Deleting Libraries
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Creating Operator Panels and Pop-Ups
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Figure A-21. Userobject to Ask Operator to Input a and B
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Figure A-22. Panel for Operator to Enter a and B
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Figure A-24. Panel for Operator to Choose Whether to Display a or B
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Figure A-25. Generate an Error if Operator Does Not Enter a Choice
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Working with Files
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Moving Data to and from Files
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Figure A-26. Moving Data to and from Files
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Records
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Manipulating Records
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Figure A-27. Manipulating Records, Step 1
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Figure A-28. Manipulating Records, Step 2
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Figure A-29. Manipulating Records, Step 3
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Test Sequencing
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Figure A-30. Using the Sequencer, Step 1
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Figure A-31. Disable the First Test in the Sequence
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Figure A-32. Using the Sequencer, Step 2
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Figure A-33. Using the Test Sequencer, Step 3
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Figure A-34. Add a Time Stamp to the Logging Record
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Figure A-35. Using the Test Sequencer, Step 4
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Figure A-36. Checking a Record
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Figure A-37. Using the Test Sequencer, Step 5
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Figure A-38. Using the Test Sequencer, Step 6
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Figure A-39. Using the Test Sequencer, Step 7
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Figure A-40. Using the Test Sequencer, Step 8
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Glossary
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Contents
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Main Window
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Work Area
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Index
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Table 4-2. Displays
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