R&S RTO6 - 10.4 Working with masks; 10.4.1 Setting up user masks; 10.4.1.1 Creating user masks

Mask testing
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Convert to user mask
Converts the test and mask definitions of the current mask test to a new mask test of
type "User".
The new test is opened in a separate mask test tab, in the
"Define Mask" tab.
This is useful, for example, if want to run variants of a mask test in parallel.
Remote command:
MTESt:
CEMask on page 1599
10.4 Working with masks
This chapter explains step-by-step how mask tests are setup and preformed. For the
explanation of the individual settings, see Chapter 10.2, "Mask test settings",
on page 396.
● Setting up user masks...........................................................................................411
● Setting up a mask test...........................................................................................416
● Configuring the mask and hit display.................................................................... 416
● Running a mask test............................................................................................. 417
● Saving and loading masks.................................................................................... 417
● Mask testing on history acquisitions......................................................................418
10.4.1 Setting up user masks
10.4.1.1 Creating user masks
There are two ways to create a new mask:
●
Graphical way by tapping the mask points on the touchscreen,
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Numerical entry of the x- and y-values of the mask points.
Y
ou can combine both methods. For example, at first you enter the mask quickly on the
touchscreen, and then modify the point coordinates with precise values.
T
o create a mask graphically on the touch screen
1. Tap the "Masks" icon on the toolbar.
The "Masks" overlay menu opens.
2. Tap the corner points of the mask segment on the touch screen.
Tip: T
o create an exact rectangle, draw the diagonal of the rectangle on the
screen.
Working with masks