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Calculations
In this window, calculated signals and function instances can be created.
The resulting signals can be used like ordinary signals for further analysis.
For more information, see "Calculated Signals" on page106 and "Functions"
on page104.
Configuration Manager
The Configuration Manager is a schematic representation of the working
area which allows you to find and display efficiently all items of your con-
figuration. The content of each configuration with its related layers, instru-
ments, and signals is displayed in a tree view.
Display Name Rules
In this window, you can create and maintain rules to shorten long signal
names to the relevant string. For more information, see "Defining Variable
Name Display" on page42.
File Explorer
The File Explorer displays the list of all configuration files that are opened in
the present session of MDA. Additionally, details of the measure files asso-
ciated with the configuration are also displayed. The active configuration is
highlighted in bold.
Information Window
The Information window provides additional information about the selected
object, like a configuration description, the measure file comment, or meta
information for signals.
Instrument Box
The Instrument Box displays the list of instruments that can be used to
visualize and analyze signals.
Notifications
In this window, you can find all warning and error messages. The newest
message is always at the top. You can open the Notifications window by
clicking on the message in the status bar.
Properties
In this window, you can set and maintain the appearance and behavior of
the instrument properties.
For each instrument property, the tooltip provides a detailed description of
the behavior and the possible options.
Time Offset
In this window, you can align data from different measure files with regard
to time.
Variable Explorer
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