Display Operations - Keithley 3700A Series Reference Manual

Section 9: Introduction to TSP operation

Display operations

Display functions and attributes
You will use the display functions and attributes to perform the display operations covered in this
section. The following table lists each display function or attribute (in alphabetic order) and cross
references it to the section topic where the function or attribute is explained.
TSP command reference
and attributes.
Cross-referencing functions and attributes to section topics
Function or attribute
display.clear()
display.getannunciators()
display.getcursor()
display.getlastkey()
display.gettext()
display.inputvalue()
display.loadmenu.add()
display.loadmenu.delete()
display.locallockout
display.menu()
display.prompt()
display.screen
display.sendkey()
display.setcursor()
display.settext()
Display messages
Most of the display functions and attributes that are associated with display messaging will
automatically select the user screen. The attribute for the display screen is explained in Display
screen.
The reset() function has no effect on the defined display message or its configuration, but will set
the display mode back to the previous display mode.
The display of the Series 3700A can be used to display user-defined messages. For example, while a
test is running, the following message can be displayed on the Series 3700A.
Test in Process
Do Not Disturb
The top line of the display can accommodate up to 20 characters (including spaces). The bottom line
can display up to 32 characters (including spaces) at a time.
9-10
Series 3700A System Switch/Multimeter Reference Manual
(on page 11-1) provides additional information about the display functions
Section topic
Clearing the display
Indicators
Cursor position
Capturing key-press codes
Displaying text messages
Parameter value prompting
Load test menu
LOCAL lockout
Menu
Parameter value prompting
Display screen
Sending key codes
Cursor position
Displaying text messages
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3700AS-901-01 Rev. D/June 2018