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Instrument Functions: A - L
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Instrument Functions: A - L
2.5.2.5 Name
Displays the Alpha Editor and enables you to enter a filename. The numeric keypad can
also be used while entering file names. Press
Enter or Return to complete the name entry.
NOTE Only capital letters (A-Z) and digits (0-9) may appear in file names (8
characters, maximum). Additionally, file names include a 3 digit extension
which is automatically set by the instrument depending on the file type and
format.
Key Path:
File, Save
Remote Command:
The file name is entered as part of the directory/path name that is sent with the SCPI
command. See
“Save Now” on page 137.
2.5.2.6 Dir Up
Moves up one subdirectory level within a directory. If your position is in the top level of the
drive already, it moves up to the drive level and the current drive is highlighted (A: or C:).
Key Path:
File, Save
Remote Command:
The directory is entered as part of the directory/path name that is sent with the SCPI
command. See
“Save Now” on page 137.
2.5.2.7 Dir Select
Displays the highlighted directory. See
“Dir Select” on page 135 for more information.
Key Path:
File, Save
Remote Command:
The directory is entered as part of the directory/path name that is sent with the SCPI
command. See
“Save Now” on page 137.
2.5.3 Load
Displays the menu key that enables you to load instrument-data files from the selected
drive and directory back into the instrument. This function displays the file list box, which
shows the data-entry fields for the file name, type, destination, and path.
The catalog list box is active and can be used for selecting the file information in the
data-entry fields. Only loadable files that match the current type are shown. Placing the