RIGOL  Programming Introduction 
 
Programming Guide for DS1000CA Series 
1.  :DISPlay:TYPE 
Command Format: 
:DISPlay:TYPE <type> 
:DISPlay:TYPE? 
 
Function Explanation: 
The commands are used to set and query the display type between sampling 
points. The options of <type> are “VECTors” ( vectir display) or “DOTS” (point 
display). 
 
Returned Format: 
Query returns “VECTORS” or “DOTS”. 
 
Example: 
:DISP:TYPE VECT        Set the display type as “VECTors” 
:DISP:TYPE?         Query returns “VECTORS” 
 
 
2.  :DISPlay:GRID 
Command Format:   
:DISPlay:GRID <grid> 
:DISPlay:GRID? 
 
Function Explanation: 
The commands are used to  set and query the display grid.  The options of 
<grid> are “FULL” (set the grid and coordinate on), “HALF” (set the grid on) 
or “NONE” (set the grid and coordinate off). 
 
Returned Format: 
Query returns “FULL”, “HALF” or “NONE”. 
 
Example: 
:DISP:GRID FULL      Set the grid state as “FULL” 
:DISP:GRID?       Query returns “FULL”