Series 2600 System SourceMeters Reference Manual Instrument Control Library 12-33
Return to Section 12 topics 2600S-901-01 Rev. A / May 2006
display.prompt
Function Prompts the user to enter a parameter from the front panel.
Usage There are four ways to use this function:
value = display.prompt(format, units, help)
value = display.prompt(format, units, help, default)
value = display.prompt(format, units, help, default, min)
value = display.prompt(format, units, help, default, min, max)
format Define format string for the input field using ‘0’s, the decimal point (.),
polarity sign (+) and ‘E’ for exponent.
units Set units text string for top line (8 characters maximum).
help Text string to display on the bottom line (32 characters maximum).
default Set the default value for the parameter.
min Set the minimum input value that can be set.
max Set the maximum input value that can be set.
Remarks
• This function will create an editable input field at the present cursor position, and an
input prompt message on the bottom line. Example of a displayed input field and
prompt:
0.00V
Input 0 to +2V
• The format configures the editable input field. Four examples for the format:
+0.00 00 +00.0000E+00 0.00000E+0
Value field:
+ Include a “+” sign for positive/negative value entry. Not including the “+” sign
prevents negative value entry.
0’s‘ Defines the digit positions for the value. Up to six ‘0’s can be used for the
value (as shown above in the third and fourth examples).
. If used, include the decimal point (.) where needed for the value.
Exponent field (optional):
E Include the “E” for exponent entry.
+ Include a “+” sign for positive/negative exponent entry. Not including the “+”
sign prevents negative exponent entry.
0’s‘ Defines the digit positions for the exponent.
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