To Save Measurement And Trace Data - HP 86140A Series User Manual

To save measurement and trace data

1 Press the front-panel Save/Recall key.
2 Press the Save Menu.... softkey.
3 The Save Setup panel opens. Refer to
Setup panel
selections
Using the Save/Recall functions
for information on changing and selecting items in the setup panel.
The Save Setup panel
Save
Saves the measurement data in a binary format ( .dat file). This includes the
traces and all measurement conditions. When the file is recalled, the instru-
ment state will be set to the same state as when the file was saved. The
Trace(s) Only option creates an ASCII ( .csv ) file. When the file is recalled, the
trace data will be displayed under the current instrument settings.
"To display the OSA State information panel" on page 3-47
the OSA state information.
Save Traces
Selects the traces to be saved.
Save Graphics
Saves graphic data when selected. The graphic data is stored in Computer
Graphics Metafile (CGM) format. This is a vector graphics format that
describes pictures and graphical elements in geometric terms. This selection
is valid only when saving to the floppy drive.
Using the Optical Spectrum Analyzer
The Save/Recall Menus
"To Fill In a Setup Panel" on page 3-65
for a description of
Refer to
3-35