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Root Level Commands 27
Agilent Infiniium 9000 Series Oscilloscopes Programmer's Reference 759
:AUToscale:PLACement
Command :AUToscale:PLACement {STACk | SEParate | OVERlay}
The :AUToscale:PLACement command controls how the waveforms are
displayed on the oscilloscope when the autoscale command is used. If
Stack is chosen then each waveform's amplitude is decreased and then the
waveforms are offset so each takes up a different vertical portion of the
screen. This makes it easier to view them, but decreases the accuracy of
any measurements performed on the waveforms because they no longer
take up the full dynamic range of th ADC (analog to digital converter). If
Separate is chosen then the screen is divided into the same number of
grids that there are waveforms (for example, if three waveforms are
displayed then the screen will be divided into three grids). Each grid
represents the full dynamic range of the ADC so this choice maximizes
measurement accuracy while still separating the waveforms so they are
easy to see. If the Overlay option is chosen then the waveforms are
displayed on top of each other. This maximizes measurement accuracy, but
can making viewing difficult.
Example This example automatically overlays the waveforms after an autoscale.
myScope.WriteString ":AUTOSCALE:OVERlay ON"
Query :AUToscale:PLACement?