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1. If a configuration contains unsaved changes, an asterisk is displayed in
front of the configuration name. To save the changes, select one of the fol-
lowing entries on the Configuration tab of the ribbon:
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To save the configuration under its existing name, click .
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To save the configuration under a new name, select Save As in the
drop-down menu below .
2. Navigate to the location where the configuration shall be stored.
3. Enter the configuration file name.
The complete configuration is saved. This means, that the current size and
position of all instrument windows is saved as well as the current state of
the objects (e.g. enabled or disabled synchronization of instruments).
After saving, the full path name of the configuration is displayed in the
header of the V8.6 window.
If you try to save a configuration created with an older version than V8.6,
an information window is displayed.
If you overwrite the file with V8.6, it cannot be used with an older version
anymore. To keep the original configuration, select Save As in the inform-
ation window and save the file under a new name.
To close a configuration
1. Do one of the following:
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Click on the drop-down menu next to the configuration tab. Move the
cursor to a configuration in the list and click .
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On the Configuration tab, right-click the configuration name and select
the Close entry.
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On the Configuration tab of the ribbon, click .
2. Save the changes or close the configuration without saving.
4.1.2 Searching within the Configuration
You can perform searches in different areas of the program. If you want to search
for a signal being available in the measure file, perform your search in the Variable
Explorer. For more information, see "To search for signals" on page96. If you per-
form a search in the Configuration Manager, the search is executed for signals
already being in use and assigned to an instrument.
To search for objects used in the configuration
1. Do the following:
i. Open the Configuration Manager.
ii. Bring the focus into the search box .
iii. Enter the search string.
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