Program Mode; Getting Help; On-Line Help - Malvern Mastersizer Series Getting Started

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Getting help

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G e t t i n g S t a r t e d

Program mode

The program mode uses the built-in program language "Malvern Basic" to allow
you to build complex measurement sequences with prompts to enter values,
perform actions, etc. and detailed checking of error conditions. Such programs
may be run individually, assigned to single key operations or set up to run
automatically when the software starts.
The Malvern basic language is an advanced feature that is usually used by the
more experienced user.
The full details of programming in the Malvern Basic language are given in the
Malvern Basic manual.
The three modes above are designed so they can be used in conjunction with each
other. You may find that you only need to use the easy mode buttons or just the
menu items but it is possible to use all modes in a single measurement. For
example you may align the system by pressing the align button from the button
bar, but then follow by measuring the background by using the menu item
Measure-Background.
Always remember, as with most modern Windows programs, there is usually
more that one way to operate the software. A function like printing a report for
example can be done in several ways; by using the print option in the File menu,
pressing the print button in the button bar or using the keyboard by pressing
"F11".
Once you have gained experience in the operation of the Mastersizer it will be
normal for you to set up automatic sequences of measurements that will
automatically go from one procedure to the next, pausing only for you to enter
details. To do this you set up a measurement "sequence". The software also
allows manual control of each stage. Even in manual control the system will take
you from one stage to the next logical stage using a single key action. The system
also locks-out actions that may lead to invalid measurements and gives warnings if
measurements are not within accepted limits.

On-line help

Microsoft Windows contains a help program which can give information on using
Windows itself and on programs that use Windows. As well as leafing through the
manuals to find out how to do something you can also refer to the on-line Help
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