Chapter 8
Master Software Tools
Introduction
This chapter provides an introduction to the Anritsu Master Software Tools (MST)
program. Users of the legacy Handheld Software Tools (HHST) program are strongly
encouraged to migrate to new MST platform. This new platform has numerous productivity
advantages over HHST as described below in the list of features. All future product
enhancements will be implemented via MST.
Master Software Tools is a suite of Microsoft Windows programs for transferring saved
measurements, along with markers and limit lines, to a PC display. The programs provide
the ability to modify display parameters, overlay multiple traces, upload and download
traces, print traces using local or networked printers, create or modify language files, edit
the cable and signal standard lists, and convert .dat files to the new .vna format.
Master Software Tools requires Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or above), Windows XP
(Service Pack 2 or above), or Windows VISTA. MST will not function on earlier versions
of the Microsoft Windows operating system as the program relies on the Microsoft .NET
Framework.
Key Features of Master Software Tools
·
DAT File Conversion Tool – this utility imports .DAT files from Handheld Software
Tools and converts them to the new MST format. The .DAT file is unchanged by the
process. Once converted, these new files can be opened and edited using the
Measurement Editor.
·
Cable Editor – This application allows you to delete, modify, and add new cables to the
instrument memory.
·
Signal Standard Editor – If there is a standard that is not included in the instrument, MST
can modify, edit, and append the signal standard list.
·
Product Update – This feature keeps you informed of the latest instrument firmware
version.
·
Integrated Codeloader – No need to install a separate program to upgrade instrument
Firmware. Everything can be addressed with MST.
·
Trace Rename Utility – Allows you to rename hundreds of traces in a couple of minutes.
This is a real time saver for people spending a lot of time renaming traces.
·
Group Edit – If you have a folder with hundreds of traces and you forgot to turn on the
markers or limit lines, you can use the Group Edit tool to copy the markers and limit line
from one trace to all traces in a specific folder.
·
Advanced limit line editor – Create and upload complex limit line masks to the
instrument.
·
Standard Windows File Management – simplify the process of downloading, dragging,
and dropping files.
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