User`s guide

Storing and Retrieving Test Results Chapter 5
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Lab 5-1: Creating an Array for Test Results
The easiest way to create an array is to use the Collector object.
This exercise uses the For Count object to simulate four
readings from an instrument. The readings are put into an array
and the results are printed. The principles will be the same
regardless of the data type or the size of the array, since the
Collector will take any data type and create the array size
automatically depending on the number of elements sent.
1 Select Flow ⇒ Repeat ⇒ For Count, Data ⇒ Collector, and
Display
⇒ AlphaNumeric.
2 Click n+1 Dim in the Collector to change the selection to 1 Dim
Array.
3 Connect the For Count data output pin to the Data input pin
on the Collector.
4 Connect the For Count sequence output pin to the XEQ input
pin on the Collector.
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Object Name Description
about the
For Count object
For Count outputs increasing integer values starting at 0
depending on the number of iterations you specify in the
input field. Highlight the default number 10 by
double-clicking, then type 4. For Count will output
0, 1, 2,
and 3.
about the
Collector object
The Collector receives data values through its Data input
terminal. When you finish collecting data, you “ping” the
XEQ terminal to tell the Collector to construct the array and
output it. You can use the For Count sequence output pin to
ping the Collector XEQ pin. The Collector displays a button
that toggles between a
1 Dim Array and n+1 Dim Array.
Double-click the Collector to get the open view, and read
through Help in the object menu to understand the object.