novomatics AlphaTackPlus - Data Objects and Files; Preset Files (*.Set); Measurement Files (*.Res); Diagram Files (*.W2 D)

Novomatics Operation Manual AlphaTackPlus
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9. Data Objects and Files
WinAlphaTack is using four several file formats for save and restore all the information
needed for instrument operation and data evaluation.
9.1. Preset Files (*.set)
A preset files is a binary file and contains all the information of
 All dialog adjustments
 All diagram adjustments
 Eight pre-selectable sample operation procedures (SOP's)
During release of WinAlphaTack all these information are saved in last.set. At next session
this file is loaded automatically and used for re-initialization. You can explicitly load and save
preset files by File/Load (Save) Preset... For using other preset file than last.set at the
starting up refer to the preferences/generals dialog.
It may be useful to use different preset files for different operators, different program types
for measurement and data evaluation, etc. In case you want to set WinAlphaTack to
reasonable basic adjustments load factory.set explicitly.
9.2. Measurement Files (*.res)
A measurement file is a binary file and contains all the information of
 All determined process variables vs. time
 All saved TackScans of this measurement
 All parameter of the used measurement programs
 Information of the used AlphaTackPlus instrument
During test the running measurement can be saved explicitly by clicking File/Save Online
As... After a test a File Saving Box is opened automatically for saving the online data in a
measurement file. Names may be designated and/or suggested using the
Options/Preferences/Auto Designation Dialog automatically.
The current measurement is saved into last.res automatically after every saved TackScan.
Result Diagrams are using last.res for loading in automatically the current measurement. In
this way online data comparison with other result files will be possible during current
measurement. At next measurement last.res will be overwritten than.
Use measurement files for saving and restoring measurement results, curve overlays,
transfer measurement data to other computers, which are using WinAlphaTack too, etc.
Selectable information of the binary measurement file can be transferred to a text file using
the Export as ASCII function.
9.3. Diagram Files (*.w2d)
A diagram file is a binary file and contains all the information of
 Axes adjustments
 Colors
 Content of the diagram
WinAlphaTack distinguishes between process-2D, tackscan-2D, and process-3D and
tackscan-3D diagrams. Diagrams maybe saved and restored using the File/Open Diagram...
and File/Save Diagram... functions.
Use diagram files for saving and restoring the complete appearance of a diagram. Use this
file also for diagram transfer to other users in an organization.