Getting To Know The Windows - ETAS MDA V8.6 User Manual

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Getting to Know the Windows

Configuration
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The configuration is the working area in which you can analyze the
measure files. Signals can be visualized in the instruments and ana-
lyzed. Additionally, multiple layers and multiple instruments can be
invoked inside a single configuration file. This allows you to carry out
multiple analysis simultaneously.
The following docking windows provide specific functionality for different
aspects of the analysis.
Calculated Signals
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In this window, calculated signals can be created and e.g. added to an
instrument for further analysis. For more information, see "Calculated
Signals" on page 57.
Configuration Manager
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The Configuration Manager is a schematic representation of the work-
ing area which allows you to find and display efficiently all items of your
configuration. The content of each configuration with its related layers,
instruments, and signals is displayed in a tree view.
Display Name Rules
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In this window, you can create and maintain rules to shorten long signal
names to the relevant string. For more information, see "Defining Vari-
able Name Display" on page 38.
File Explorer
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The File Explorer displays the list of all configuration files that are
opened in the present session of MDA. Additionally, details of the meas-
ure files associated with the configuration are also displayed. The active
configuration is highlighted in bold.
Information Window
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The Information window provides additional information about the
selected object, like a configuration description, the measure file com-
ment, or meta information for signals.
Instrument Box
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The Instrument Box displays the list of instruments that can be used to
visualize and analyze signals.
Properties
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In this window, you can set and maintain the appearance and behavior
of the instrument properties.
For each instrument property, the tooltip provides a detailed description
of the behavior and the possible options.
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