Overview - Quantum Data 881 User Manual

Overview

146 Chapter 5 Working with Formats
The generator contains a library of standard formats. You can create your own formats,
however, either by using the Format Editor or by entering format commands through the
command line interface. You can also create format catalogs which allow you to control
the formats that appear on the generator's display when you press the Source key.
This chapter describes the format library and provides procedures for using the
generator's front panel keys, the command line interface, and the format editor to view
formats, create and customize formats, and create format catalogs.
The following functions are described in this chapter:
• Viewing the Source list of formats. You can view the Source list of formats using the
front panel or the command line interface.
• Creating formats. You can create new formats through the format editor or the
command line interface.
• Viewing and modifying format parameters. You can view and edit format parameter
values either through the format editor, the front panel, the command line interface, or
by editing the format XML file.
• Configuring the Source list. You can edit the Source list of formats to include only
those formats you use.