Autost Files; The User Begin Function - HP 8712ES User Manual

Making Measurements
Using the BEGIN Key to Make Measurements
AUTOST files
When the analyzer's power is turned on, it first checks for an IBASIC
autostart file (AUTOSTART.BAS) on the non-volatile RAM disk and then
on the 3.5" disk. If found, the file is loaded and run. This feature
simplifies the task of turning on an automated test station at the
beginning of a working day or test session. To manually load and run an
autostart file, press

The User BEGIN Function

The User BEGIN
key menu and install user-defined macro functions. Use this
BEGIN
key to define macros such as:
• softkeys to implement fast save/recall
• softkeys to implement most-used functions or features
• softkeys to implement often-used features that involve a number of
steps
Macros must be defined with an IBASIC program. If no
program is currently installed (either by AUTOST or
Recall Program ), the analyzer will automatically create a default
program.
User BEGIN on OFF
when on, and to normal operation when off.
Once you have changed the
will be displayed for subsequent key presses of the
(This is not true if your IBASIC program has changed. If the program
has changed, the User BEGIN
Use of the User BEGIN
normally available instrument feature (such as marker functions), nor
does this key affect sweep update rates.
Refer to the IBASIC example programs provided on the Example
Programs Disk for implementation requirements. Keystroke recording
may be used to modify or update
See the Automating Measurements User's Guide Supplement for more
information.
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BEGIN Autost .
softkey gives you the capability to redefine the
selects the
BEGIN
User BEGIN
mode is reset to off.)
function does not restrict access to any
User BEGIN
User BEGIN
key menu to "user" mode
mode to on, the same menu
hardkey.
BEGIN
programs.
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