User`s guide

Using GigaView
Introduction
This section introduces a new user to the basic controls and features of GigaView software. Refer to the
Help files provided in the
GigaView software for more detailed information on the functions and features.
Other Quick Reference Guides describe each tool in detail, including setup, theory of operation and making
measurements.
Opening GigaView
Once GigaView is running on the SIA-3000, the screen will be displayed. Access to GigaView tools is
through the Dialog bar at the right by either clicking on the buttons using a pointing device or pressing the
associated button on the front panel. Specific tools (Histogram, High Frequency Modulation, etc.) are
described in their respective Tool Overview sections in the online help system or in this User's Guide.
Work Area - Where
active and/or open
tools are displayed.
Dialog Bar - Contains
tool-specific parameter
options of active window.
Status Bar - Displays status messages, cursor position and tool status.
• “Run“ will appear if “Run“ was pressed in the active window.
• A black bar appears when the unit is performing/computing a measurement.
• A timer displays the elapsed time of the test.
• Cursor coordinates for the active window are displayed when using a pointing device.
Title Bar - Contains the
name of the application
and tool.
Menu Bar - Provides pull-
down menus for the many
features in GigaView.
Toolbar - provides one-
button activation of
common application
features.
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