File and Data Management
R&S
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SMBV100B
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9 File and Data Management
The R&S SMBV100B uses files to save all instrument data. The instrument allows you
to store and to load instrument settings, and to import and to export user data for pro-
cessing in another instrument or later. Finally, you can create a screenshot of the cur-
rent settings displayed on the screen and save it as a file.
The main save and recall function for managing of the instrument settings is available
via the Save/Rcl key. Dedicated save/recall functions are available in the settings dia-
logs of the digital standards or accessible whenever user files are used.
This section focuses on the functions provided for managing of user data files and cov-
ers the topics listed below.
For information on the related remote control commands, refer to Chapter 12.6, "MME-
Mory Subsystem", on page 617.
For information on how to save the displayed setting in a file, refer to Chapter 9.10,
"Creating Screenshots of Current Settings", on page 503.
● About the File System...........................................................................................471
● Restoring the (Default) Instrument Configuration..................................................474
● Protecting Data..................................................................................................... 480
● Saving and Recalling Instrument Settings............................................................ 480
● Accessing Files with User Data.............................................................................486
● Exporting Remote Command Lists....................................................................... 490
● Loading, Importing and Exporting Lists.................................................................490
● Using the File Manager.........................................................................................491
● How to Transfer Files from and to the Instrument.................................................497
● Creating Screenshots of Current Settings.............................................................503
9.1 About the File System
Depending on the contained information, two file groups can be distinguished: system
and user files.
Due to security reasons, system files and the system directory are protected and there-
fore not accessible.
The scope of this section is only the files with user data.
This section is an overview of the R&S SMBV100B file system and covers the following
topics:
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"Types of user data" on page 472
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"File storage location" on page 472
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"File handling" on page 473
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"File naming conventions" on page 473
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"File extensions" on page 474
About the File System