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Set the initial
number of
waveform points
You can create an arbitrary waveform with up to 16384 (16K) points.
The waveform editor initially builds a waveform with two points and
automatically connects the last point of the waveform to the voltage level of
the first point to create a continuous waveform. Press the Initial #Points
softkey to specify the initial number of waveform points (you can add or
remove points later if necessary).
For this example, set the initial number of points to “4”.
Select the
interpolation
method
Press the Interpolation softkey to enable or disable linear interpolation
between waveform points (this feature is available from the front panel
only). With interpolation enabled (default), the waveform editor makes a
straight-line connection between points. With interpolation disabled, the
waveform editor maintains a constant voltage level between points and
creates a “step-like” waveform.
For this example, turn on linear interpolation.
On: Changes of the waveform will be applied immediately to the output. The
editor is slower.
Off: The waveform will be applied to output when editing is finished. The
editor is faster due to missing hardware update.
Start the point-by-
point editing
process
Press the Edit softkey to accept the initial waveform settings and begin
point-by-point editing.