Classroom
- Measurement basics
- Multi Channel measurement software
- Application notes
- Frequently used terms
- Aliasing
- Auto setup
- Arbitrary Waveform Generator
- Bandwidth
- Bus types
- CMRR
- Data logger
- Differential attenuator
- Differential input
- Edge trigger
- Envelope mode
- Function generator
- Input range
- Multimeter
- Oscilloscope
- Pre trigger
- Record length
- Resolution
- Sample frequency
- Sampling
- Scope
- Signal coupling
- Single ended input
- Spectrum analyzer
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- Time base
- Transient recorder
- Triggering
- Force Trigger
- Trigger hold-off
- Trigger hysteresis
- Trigger level
- Trigger source
- Trigger time out
- Trigger type
- TV trigger
- USB
- Voltmeter
- Window trigger
- How to install a driver
Data grid
The Data grid sink can be used to view values in a table.
The data grid can display both numerical and string values.
The values contained in the source's data are displayed in multiple columns.
Columns can be hidden or shown via the popup menu that can be accessed by
right-clicking the column header.
The rows in the grid can be sorted by the values in a certain column,
by clicking on the column header.
Data in the grid can be saved to various common file formats.
Data grid with decoded data from a quadrature encoder.
Connecting a source can be done in two ways:
- drag the source onto the Data grid in the object tree
- drag the source onto the window of the Data grid
Properties and actions
To control the behavior of the Data grid sink, several properties and actions are available. These can be accessed through a toolbar with buttons at the top of the Data grid window and through a popup menu which is shown when the sink is right clicked in the Object tree.
Reset
The Reset action resets the Data grid, clearing the table, including the header row. The Reset action is available as button on the toolbar and in the popup menu.
Clear
The Clear action clears the Data grid but leaves the header row intact. The Clear action is available as button on the toolbar and in the popup menu.
Export data
The Export data action saves the content of the data grid to a file. Various file types are available to save the data to:
- HTML format (*.html)
- Rich Text Format (*.rtf)
- CSV (*.csv)
- Unicode text (*.txt)
- Plain text (*.txt)
The Export data action is available as button on the toolbar and in the popup menu.
Copy to clipboard
The Copy to clipboard action copies the content of the data grid including layout to the Windows clipboard, from where it can be pasted in various applications. The Copy to clipboard action is available as hotkey Ctrl-C and as button on the toolbar.
Auto size columns
The Auto size columns action sets the width of all visible columns to a size that fits all data and the header. The Auto size columns action is available as button on the toolbar.
Auto scroll to bottom
The Auto scroll to bottom property makes the data grid scroll to the bottom of its content each time new data has arrived, making the latest data visible. The Auto scroll to bottom property is available as button on the toolbar.
Always on top
When the Always on top property is switched on, the Data grid window cannot be hidden under other windows of the Multi Channel software. The Always on top property is available as button on the toolbar and in the popup menu.
Bring to front
When the Data grid window is hidden behind another window in the Multi Channel software, the action Bring to font will make it visible. The Bring to front action is available in the popup menu.
Common properties and actions
Alias
You can change the displayed name of an object by giving it an Alias. This can be handy when you are dealing with a lot of objects and have problems keeping them apart. You can for example give channel one of your instrument the alias "Battery", when it is measuring a battery voltage. To give an object an alias, use the item Alias ... in its menu. To remove an alias and revert to the original name of the object, set the alias to an empty string.
Disconnect all sources
To disconnect all sources from an I/O or Sink at once, use the Disconnect all sources action.
Clone
When a new object is to be created, similar to an already existing object, with the same properties, the Clone action can be used. This will create an identical copy of the original object, with the exact same properties. Source(s) and sink(s) of the new object are not yet connected.
Delete
The Delete action deletes a source, I/O or sink. All connections of the object will be disconnected and then the object will be removed from the object tree. The source property of the objects that used this object as source will be cleared. The sink property of the objects that used this object as sink will be cleared. An axis in a graph that was connected to this object will be also deleted.
Load
The Load action allows to load the settings and data for an object from a TPS or TPO file. This is detailed described on the page about Loading into selected objects.
Save as
The Save as action allows to save the settings and data of one or more objects to a TPO file. When multiple objects are selected, the connections between the objects are saved as well. This is detailed described on the page about Saving objects to a TPO file.