Creating Sequences Using Vgm Software - Quantum Data 606 Quick Start Manual

Programming Test Sequences with VGM Software
Selecting a Sequence to Edit
1) You can choose to start with a blank default sequence in the VGM Sequence editor, the
sequence currently saved in the generator or a previously created sequence saved on
disk. Refer to the VGM help file for information on using the VGM's default sequence or
sequence saved on disk.
2) If you want to edit the sequence saved in the generator, start by clicking the
quence List Button on the VGM Generator screen.
3) Select the Sequence (there is only one) by single clicking its name in the list. Click the
Load Data button to load the Sequence into the Main VGM screen's buffer pane.
4) Double click on the Sequence name in the buffer pane. This will start the Sequence editor
using the selected Sequence's information.
Using the Sequence Editor
The basic operation of the Sequence editor is as described in the VGM help file except
that the current generator firmware only supports selecting a format and test image for
each step. Any output gating or sync selections made for a given step will be ignored by
the generator. You must also explicitly name a format and image for each step. Unex-
pected formats and images may load if you leave either the format or image selection as
"No Change" from the previous step. Also, you can not test or play the Sequence with
VGM. The Sequence will only work using the generator's front panel buttons.
Saving a Sequence and Uploading it to the Generator
1) You need to save your edited Sequence to disk before you can upload it to the generator.
Select File > Save As from editor menu bar and select a suitable name and storage
location.
2) Select the edited Sequence in the Main VGM buffer pane and select the generator in the
connections pane.
3) Click the Send Data button to upload the selected Sequence to the selected genera-
tor, overwriting the previously stored Sequence. Only one Sequence can be stored in the
generator at any given time. You will get a warning if you start to save a Sequence using
the same name as the currently stored Sequence.
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