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1. DIAdem dat Matlab mat Universal File Format 58 un FAMOS dat MSoft time series dac Text Ext Sony 4 log RCI rsp Comtrade cfg Replay rph Google earth KML kml So we need to enter Flexpro fpd Excel xls DIAdem dat Matlab mat Universal File Format 58 unv FAMOS dat NSoft time series dac Text txt sony log RPCIII rsp 10 Comtrade cfg Custom exports must be enumerated with negative values starting with 2 The custom exports depends on the installed exported exp files In our case from the screenshot above it would be 2 Replay 3 Google earth KML 00 ADUANAS TimeAxis Time axis defines the how the time will be exported O relative 1 absolute 2 from trigger The property corresponds with this selection ird Relative time Relative time Absolute time Trigger time ExportDataType Defines which data is to be exported 0 full speed 1 reduced with speed defined in the reduced rate The property corresponds with this selection Full speed data Full speed data Reduced data ExportOptions Defines which data will be exported at reduced rate The value is a set from 1 min Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 17 28 Sequencer User manual 2 max 4 average 8 rms So if we want to export min and max we need to2. This action will make a screen dump to the printer It is the same as the Analysis Print command If the property ShowDialog is set to true the ReducedRate action This action will set the reduced rate of the data Please note that you need to be in Measure Setup screen that this command is valid It is the same as the Static acquisition rate entry field ee if a vid Acquisition Analysis Setup files Ch setup Measure E iia en t ih FS i e Save Saveas File details Analog CAN Video Analog out I Data file options Test C Create Folder C D2007Projects dewesoft _O_ DEWEsoftiData _ Stop st Storing options Storing type always Fast hd i _ Start storing automatically Static acquisition rate Auto w ser Adjusted to 0 2 sec ResumeStoring action This action will resume storing if paused lt is equivalent to the Resume button and works in conjunction with Pause Dewesoft must be in Measure mode should be storing the data and should be paused that this command is valid Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 20 28 Sequencer User manual ALIS Alan SaveSetup action This action will save the setup under the defined file name If the file name is empty it will store the currently loaded setup SendKey action This action will send the key stroke to Dewesoft The parameter Key is the key code according to the c
3. the execution will stop and the software will go to startup screen or to the sequence editor EN gt OA NE A Rp p iea Al ll y ur aoa y my r Pause Oop SKIP V e j EN IL TAE 21 10 2010 18 13 4 Y 5 al ALO gt ALI Y Video Camera O Scaling 1to1 v Frame number 108 In this simple example we have seen that the sequence is easy to operate if we know the basics of operation With sophisticated measurement equipment can also see that need to shave and perhaps get some more sleep Refining the example Now let s refine the example a little bit Let s try to eliminate the user s ability to interfere with the flow execution and on the other hand let s give him a chance to enter important information about the measurement conditions If we have left the sequence editor the editor can be reopened from the startup screen by choosing the right sequence and pressing Edit sequence button Analysis Setup tiles Ch setup Measure a ca FW Icon Rename Delete First d t Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 11 28 Sequencer User manual Now let s rearrange blocks a bit to add few more actions We can drag and drop the block in the sequence window to move them Move with the mouse button over the block but take care that the cursor doesn t change to drag the connection lines Then press and hold the left mouse button to move the block In the exampl
4. s add few more Actions Stop and Analyze by adding Action block and selecting appropriate action from the list Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 8 28 Sequencer User manual Now let s do something more interesting let s make a decision The decision can be made either by the user or from the formula In this example would like to ask the user if another measurement should be performed So enter this text in the Text info field E Do you want to measure again C Output voice Condition Type Now let s connect the blocks If the answer is No then the sequence can be stopped and therefore no connection line is needed If the answer is yes have to draw a line to some point above to repeat the execution But we should remember that we are in Analyze mode Therefore add another Action called Measure to go back to measure mode Then can connect the If by clicking on the green tick and drag it to the Measure action The correct connection will be shown when releasing the mouse button Measure I Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 9 28 Sequencer User manual Then need to come back to the previous flow The right place would be the Start block Therefore need to connect the Measure to the Start block e Don t forget any mistake can be corrected by right clicking on the connection line and choosing Delete or by left clicking on the connection line and pre
5. sequence can be started from Acquisition Setup files tool bar by pressing New sequence button E 4 gt T p As F 0 oe bp eer ae Acquisition Analysis Setup Files The main screen of the sequencer editor has a main tool bar on the top list of available blocks on the left sequence sheet in the middle and property tab on the right side Sequence Settings File Diagram Debug Close db 2b dt W 0 415 New Save SaveAs Event Custom Play Debug Close Blocks Main Sequence Text Info Y al Action slocts O Bliss OOOO NO Load Setup een C Output Voice gt Load Setup Setup file Y Decision Blocks Le Dynamic link O Static link Ps IF o Repetition Y 2 Wait Blocks Po Wait Delay Y 2 Others P Audiovideo Macro Calculation Custom Block o gt gt i gt gt File Manager v Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 4 28 Sequencer User manual The sequence can be started by clicking on the block name and while not releasing the mouse button dragging it into the sequencer sheet area Sequence Settings File Diagram Debug El El El E i E ES 7 a ma a me eS Q New Save Save As Event Custom Play Debug Y gt Action Blocks PP Action Load Setup Y Decision Blocks Ps IF Ps Repetition Y e Wait Blocks Adding
6. up to the point where Macro needs to be recorded and then we can operate the mouse keyboard or even record the voice during our actions Record Voice Play Sequence and Record Macro When playing it back Dewesoft will repeat the same actions Calculation block This block is used to set variables or control channels We can set the data header values internal variables used in math or control channels which operates analog or digital output First entry is the channel which we will set In the example below we will define the data header variable Since this variable is set to Text we must enter the value with double apostrophe If the variable is integer or float we can enter the value or enter any Dewesoft channel with full function of math formulas We can for example define the counter In the Project setup Internal variable defined the CNT variable which can be used like shown below On each transition of this block the value will be increased by 1 This block can also set the control channels In the example below the frequency of the function generator is set to 50 Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 26 28 Sequencer User manual ADC Pre w 50 Custom block This block is used as the black box which can hold more modules to reduce the complexity of the main sequence Please note that on the upper bar you have a choice to see the main sequence event actions or Custom blocks If
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8. Ch Setup File details screen that the user can enter file name and the file header Additionally want to prevent the user to change the screens and to stop block or accelerate the execution of the sequence This can be done in Settings tab of the sequencer Let s remove access to the sequence control tool bar the buttons for stop skip pause and the display property panels A tee Settings Resources General Settings E Shaw Main ToolBar EF OW Sequence Contral ToolBar show display property panels and Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 13 28 Sequencer User manual Let s run the sequence again This time the sequence will stop in File details screen allowing the user to enter the file header Folder CUD2007ProjectsidewesoFt 0 IDE WEsoftiData General Temperature 53 deg C Altitude 10360 m Ground speed 611 kmh Please note that we don t have a chance now to control the execution of the sequence The only available button is the continue button In measurement screen all the properties are hidden FFT A lt E In the analyze mode the only available buttons are the selection to make another measurement or exit the sequence Tee 5 See E pe 7A i ee El E 1 102010 1851 14 21 102010 1851 19 With few simple settings we have made very simple user interface for the end user and hide all in depth abilities while and therefore prevent mistakes during measurement pr
9. DEWESoft measurement innovation A Dewesoft sequencer User manual Features Easy way to automate tests within Dewesoft Executes external programs Performs file management Provides feedback in terms of digital analog sound or visual output Visit Dewesotft at www dewesoft com Sequencer User manual Table of contents Sequencer in FIVE MINUTES S sasa aaa a a A E 4 PACING SAN OC UNG Sate esa eine T aetna 5 Saca AA wae mre Cn REE E ea oTe wae onyea Tare terse nye renin 5 Setting Droperle Serra ne ee eee ee eee 7 Finishing the first example docs 8 RUNANO TNE SCGUENCE eneen E 10 Ke Aa 91 Eana tern rma te ener tn rte cnn ene ertrr era vere 11 SEQUENCE building blOCKS occcooocccocccnccconnccnncnocononononononanononanononannnnnnnncnnncnoss 15 ACUOMDIOCK A e o O takai 15 ADS MARA ONG epicenter acta eee ascot S tet uae eaters 15 PINZETU a tet anton aed ae edie acted 16 EX DOM Alar aclaran data 16 EXPONDAAEX ACION aia atenanctstunaes oleracea een 16 FlaldWare Screen ACTION ersinnen ne a e e enn 19 LO ODBC o a eve piven eve URE ser MONEE mre ees 19 oye el AA A A A A temo ene 19 Moro di 19 LAS CUD ACHON da 19 Measute ACION arar lisis 19 MeasureSampleRateEx acti0ON oocccccocncnccccnncconnnononononannnonacononannnnnncnononcnenonennss 19 NewSelpaclON dd ic ciads 20 Palsestoning acostar lua 20 FIS cr Sena IO ond 20 nediccdhate aci E lea uel alah ead elie 20 ResumesStoring ACUO ssaa E
10. ct the Wait for user block We can wait for user interaction trigger or certain value of the selected channel At this point the only thing needed is to inform the user what to do That can be entered in the Text info field Text Info Press Continue to start measure d Output Voice gt Wait For Wait for user a User ho User Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 7 28 Sequencer User manual The action button needs a selection of Dewesoft event There are many things which can be done with this block but let s start with simple one with Start action Qu put voice mA DCOM Structure Parameters Name Type ALLE This action will start the measurement Finishing the first example Now let s add some more blocks Let s add another action This time let s not drag it into the empty space but over the Start block The black line will appear on the bottom of the Start block and when releasing the mouse button a new action module will be added and automatically connected to the Start block oa a a ad do y w New Save Save AS Event Custom Play Debug Main Sequence Y 2 Action Blocks Po Action b Load Setup Y Decision Blocks PT P Repetition Y 5 Wait Blocks Let s choose Start storing action Next we can continue by adding a Delay block from the left side This block will wait with the execution of the sequence for the specific time period Let
11. e below have moved the IF block to gain more space In the same way we should move other blocks to gain space for one more block Click on the connection line between Load setup and Wait for user and press Delete button on the keyboard Connection line is gone Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 12 28 Sequencer User manual Now let s add another Action Add it over the Load Setup to connect to that and then manually connect the Action with Wait for user block wanted to show you the longer way that you get skilled with moving around the modules If a single module needs to be added there is a much simpler way to add a block Simply place the new block on the upper one under which the new module should be inserted and all other modules will be pushed away New module will be connected with the upper and lower one Wait for user Now let s choose SetMainToolBar action This is a great action which allows us to navigate through Dewesoft menus as we would press the buttons manually A SetMainToolBar DCOM Structure ju Sawe5etup SendkKey SetHeaderData z SetInstrument SetMainDataDir SetMain ToolBar SetScreenIndex Parameters Mame Type YALE Tabhlame Olestr Ch setup Buttonkame Dlestr File details In the property panels we need to enter the Tab and the Button name The TabName is the name of the main tabs of Dewesoft In our case want the software to go to
12. enter 1 2 3 If we want to export min and RMS we need to enter 1 8 9 The property is important only if reduced data is exported and corresponas to this selection gt jun Alas J RMS g Average FileName Defines the file name to be exported If the file extension is not defined the default file extension will be taken If the file path is not defined just the file name is entered then the default export folder will be taken If not even a file name is defined field is blank then the loaded Dewesoft file name will be taken Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 18 28 Sequencer User manual HardwareScreen action This action will open the hardware screen of Dewesoft a Help y Settings Project Hardware setup Project setup Global setup Sensor editor Counter sensor editor LoadDBC action This action will load the DBC file for CAN ports You have to define the port number and File name of DBC library to load It is the same action as this one found in CAN setup Ch setup Measure E F Sl E Ny Video Analog out Lim a Ji LoadFile action This action will load Dewesoft data file If the file name is wrong or if it is not defined it will show the dialog to choose the file manually If the path is not defined it will try to load the data from the main data folder of the currently selected project LoadProject action This action will open the project f
13. haracter map SetIinstrument action This action will change the shown display The ld parameter defines the main index of the screen This command is valid only in the measure mode In this case 0 will set Overview 1 will set the scope 2 will set the recorder and 3 will set the FFT regardless of the display name up files Ch sebup Measure Design Scope Recorder FFT SetMainDataDir action This action sets the main folder of the data SetMainToolBar action This action is very important It sets Dewesoft to the certain mode The TabName property defines the name of the main tool bar Here a Name of the main tool bar must be entered like Ch Setup Measure Print and so on Please note that some of the tabs are not always available and depends if Dewesoft is in Measure or Analyze mode Setup Files Ch setup Measure Data Files Setup Review Print Export Design The next selection Button name defines which main menu button will be selected Here it is again important to take care which buttons are available in which menu f i Sj ti fa PG GG as UV oe Video Analog out Math SetScreenIndex action This action changes the sub displays If the main display has several sub screens this action can change between them SetStoreMode action This action can set the store mode Possible values for Mode are O always fast 1 always slow 2 fast on trigger 3 fast on trigger slow otherwise Seque
14. ile This brings the sequence above setup as well as above project files It allows to load in one single sequence different projects and different setups LoadSetup action This action loads the setup A file name must be defined The action is the same as the Load Setup main block Measure action This action will put Dewesoft in Measure Acquisition mode It is the opposite action from Analysis and has the same effect as clicking on the Acquisition button Analysis MeasureSampleRateEx action This action will change the measure sample rate Property MeasureSamplerate must be set to the new wanted sample rate IMPORTANT Dewesoft must be running in Acquistion Setup screen that this command is taken Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 19 28 Sequencer User manual h qe wW y sett SRR eh AL A TI Acquisition Analysis Setup files ch setup Measure _ ij E q i R zg tg T a Store Save Save as Storing ASynamic acquisition rates 5000 Hzc EE Ste Exter al clack Start on external trigger NewSetup action This action will open a new setup It is equal to the Dewesoft button New setup menu item PauseStoring action This action will Pause storing It is equivalent to the Pause button and works in conjunction with Resume Dewesoft must be in Measure mode and should be storing the data that this command is valid PrintScreen action
15. in the Text info and the user answers with Yes or No Do ou want to measure again d Qutput voice Condition Type Another option is to make a decision based on the value We can add any number of conditions by pressing plus and minus In the first field we can add any channel and then choose either gt lt and not equal In the second field we can also add a variable OR we can enter a fixed value Condition Type Repetition block This block is used to repeat a certain workflow fixed number of times The only property is the number of repetitions We need to connect to Yes the blocks which needs to be repeated and to No the blocks which are following the Repeat block BO Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 24 28 Sequencer User manual Wait block This block is used to wait for a certain event lt can wait for user interaction It will output a Text info and show Continue button The execution of the workflow will continue when the user will press it Press Continue to start measure Output voice TER Pa 1 Another option is to wait for the value We can add any number of conditions by pressing plus and minus In the first field we can add any channel and then choose either gt lt and not equal In the second field we can also add a variable OR we can enter a fixed value Value Temperat Y w AND A A lt H a Third option is to wa
16. it for the trigger We can either wait for the start or stop trigger Dewesoft must be in store mode with triggering that this option is valid 4 Trigger E Wwe ft Le Start Trigger Stark Trigger top Trigger Delay block This action is used to wait for a certain amount of time defined in the delay field Time is defined in seconds Audio Video block This block is used play audio video files slideshows or outputs text to speech A short video or audio instruction might be valuable help for unskilled user We can choose from avi mkv mov mp4 mpg wmv mp3or wav files Avdio Video e Audio Yideo MyFaworitelMowyie avil m AudioYideo Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 25 28 Sequencer User manual Another option is to create a slideshow to show We can enter any number of pictures and define delay between them Ype Slideshow Add slide Remove slide Timeout 5 z pa Stretch Third option is text to speech This option gives us ability that the text is output to the speaker which is written in the entry field Also here a value of the channel can be entered so if we have Al 0 at 40 computer will say Temperature is 40 Text to Speech w Text to speech Temperature is A1 0 Macro block This block is used to record and replay Macro With pressing the Play sequence and Record Macro Dewesoft will execute the sequence
17. modules Let s add few modules First would like to Load setup Then would like the user to confirm that the measurement can be started This can be done with Wait block Then would like to perform a Dewesoft action so choose the Action block This block contains many actions which can be performed on Dewesotft Connecting modules Now let s connect those together This can be done either by dragging the block over the previous one in the sequence Let s grab Wait for user block and pull it over Load setup block There will be black line shown in the bottom of the Load setup block indicating that those two will be connected Wait for user Release the mouse button to connect the two blocks The correct connection will be shown as an arrow pointing from the first to the second block Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 5 28 Sequencer User manual As an alternative you can also select the block from which you would like to connect The connection arrows will be shown When we move with the mouse over the connection point the mouse cursor will change as indicated on the picture below Fue When we now press and hold the mouse button the connection line will start to be drawn If we move over the module the module will turn to orange color If we made a mistake either by adding the module or adding a connection line any element can be deleted by right clicking on the element and choosing Dele
18. n will show or hide the storing options in Ch Setup Storing and Ch Setup file details It is important if we want the user to be able to change the header entries but not the file name AMPLIFIER al PH Dagcard direct Sequence test2 d7t a Wait File details Global header entries General Temperature Altitude Ground speed Start action This action will start the measurement StartStoring action This action will start storing the data Dewesoft must be in the Measure mode that this command is working It is the same as the Store button _ StayOnTop action If the property StayOnTop is true then Dewesoft will be always on top even if another application has the focus Stop action This action will stop the measurement Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 23 28 Sequencer User manual TO Acquisition Analysis bey Store Parse ZeroAllAutoChannels action This action will zero perform channels zero for all Auto channels In the Ch Setup it is the same action as Zero all AUTO Channels Set AUTO for all channels Clear AUTO for all channels Zero all AUTO channels In the measure mode it is the same action as the Zero but it is important that Dewesoft is not storing the data when this action is performed Measure IF block This block is used for making a decision Decision is based on user choice where the question is asked
19. ncer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 21 28 Sequencer User manual Storing type always Fast we always Fast always slow Fast on trigger Fast on trigger slow otherwise SetupSampleRate action This action changes the setup sample rate It is similar to the Global settings Setup sample rate entry Please note that Dewesoft must NOT be in the acquisition setup mode when this parameter is set Global settings General oisotys Sour Point Language SetupScreen action This action changes Dewesoft to the setup screen mode ShowPropertyFrame action This action shows or hides the property frame and channel list while measuring gee DEWESoft Setup firsttry d7s Ness Mi ic o 12 Edit Help ay Settine isition Analysis Setup files Ch setup Measure Desig n za amp GB Scope Recorder FFT Upper limit use A Lower limit Cluse dy caption Resoluti va AAN Omo Orgs 4 ShowSROptions action This action will show or hide the sample rate panel in Ch Setup Storing and Ch Setup Analog tabs Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 22 28 Sequencer User manual My PETT E 4 E toe N r k oat Til TE a RI A i F ES 4 m i i a re ee ee Store Save Save as i External clock a Start ob ext rmal trigger SLOT ON OFF E C ShowStoreOptions action This actio
20. ned by the user Rename File Fename File SOUrce Target Fixed name ve New File name Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 28 28
21. ocess Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 14 28 Sequencer User manual Sequence building blocks In this section we will look in detail to each block which can be used Since there are many possibilities in sequencer there are also many options to choose from Each option has a Text info which will show at the top We have seen the usage of the text info already in the short example but it has also one interesting option lt can parse variables or channels and show them in the upper bar As we can enter a variable in the formula we can also enter it in the text info Waiting 410 During measurement it will show up as a real value and will update with display refresh rate Sequence First d t Waiting 2 716 Action block Actually here are all functions available also from Dewesoft programming DCOM interface so the sequence is actually an easy visual way to program the execution workflow like it could be done in any external programming language All commands are the same We can also look at the sequencer as the easier to use replacement for the classic programming languages Action can be chosen from the list shown on the right side under DCOM structure caption DECOM Structure DEWE4pp 40 SetManual gt ExportDaka ExportDataE xw HardwareSetup LoadDET Ei Parameters Mame Type ALLE Help Goes to analyze mode Some of the properties have the parameters
22. ssing Delete button on the keyboard Running the sequence Ok enough of programming let s see what we have done Let s Save the sequence by pressing Save Sequence Settings Now let s try to run it by pressing the Play button In real life the sequence can be run just by loading it from the startup screen but for testing purposes Play and Debug buttons are close at hand qram Debug a 2 cae ent Custom The sequence will load the setup and show the top bar There are several actions which the user can perform Pause the sequence Stop the sequence or Skip one block of the sequence These buttons are available always Based on the chosen block the additional buttons will be shown At the wait block we could see the text info we have entered and the button Continue This allows the user to enter some parameters prepare the measurements and so on Sequence First d7t Press Continue to start measure as anes gt gt In this case Continue button will start the measurement The delay will store the data for five seconds and the user will need to wait for that time period fi gt Sequence First d7t Waiting HE 2 ES Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 10 28 Sequencer User manual After five seconds the stored file will be reloaded and the question will come to the user if another measurement should be taken If we say Yes another data file will be stored If we say No
23. te button Wait For user ems d Starting block rook Delete Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 6 28 Sequencer User manual Setting properties Ok now that we have connected the modules together let s set the properties of the building blocks First we need to choose the block we want to setup and then we need to define ts properties on the right side of the sequencer screen In the upper section Text Info we define the name of the block which will appear while running the sequence in Dewesotft Second is the Output Voice option This option will soeak out the Text Info through Windows Text To Speech option In Windows OS you can define the human voices which allow disabled people to operate the system In our case there are several applications where the user can t really look at the screen while performing the test and for that purpose this option can help a lot Text Info Load Setup Fi Dukpuk voice Load Setup Setup file Dynamic link Static link A E Second section depends on the block For Load Setup block we can define the setup file which will be loaded In my case have prepared up front a simple setup called FirstTry By clicking on the three dots push button we can choose the setup to load HE E Output voice 5 Load Setu o pr IPs pu Dynamic link O Static link FirstTre d7s The name will be noted on the block Then we sele
24. we go to the custom block we can add a new one by pressing button After defining the blocks we can enter this single or multiple times in the main sequence by adding a custom block Diagram Custom Block 2 amp Main Event File manager This block is used to perform actions on the files We can for example run external program with some parameters delete copy or rename the files Open file Opens or executes the file defined in the file name This is similar to Start Run option in Windows We can also define parameters for executables Operation Type Open File Ww File name les Google Google Earth googleearth exe leal Parameters TestTrack kml Waiting till an application ends Second option is to Copy files We can either Copy a series of files or choose to Copy last stored file to a defined Destination folder This is used for example to create backups on network drives Copy Files Source Fixed Files Folder Se Match pattern Destination Folder Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 27 28 Sequencer User manual Another option is to Delete defined files or last stored file We can for example ask the user if the measurement is ok and if it was not delete the last stored file Delete Files Source Fixed Files Folder I Match pattern E At last we can also rename last stored file to a different name which can be either fixed or defi
25. which can be edited in Parameters list Help will provide short form information what the action does There are many possible actions shown here in alphabetical order AOSetManual action If the function generator is set to Manual output the user can choose whenever the output will start Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 15 28 Sequencer User manual WD Help g Setting Control options ert output TERE wl quency change Output rate Hz ch ar E ALL Ez 1 Show info channels The action is the same as if the user would press the Manual button to start the function generator shown below Oo Pause Stop Fre Analyze action This action puts Dewesoft in Analyze mode like pressing Analysis button on the screen Please take a look also to the Measure action ExportData action This action exports the data It is replaced by ExportDataEx which has more parameters but this function can still be used if these additional parameters are not needed ExportDataEx action Please note that the file must be open in Analysis mode to call this action There are several parameters which must be set ExportType Export type defines the type of the export to be used The list of exports is enumerated in the same way as the drop down list in the export is shown Sequencer manual Printing version 1 0 OCT 2010 Page 16 28 Sequencer User manual Flexpro Fo Excel 04 xls
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