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DXL file
DXL stands for a textual measure file format. It contains only real data,
i.e. only data that has actually been recorded, and no interpolated data.
E
Endpoint
Point by which the shape of a bound in the scatter plot is defined.
Enumeration
Data type which is based on a verbal conversion formula (i.e. certain
value ranges are mapped to certain output strings).
Event
A point in time at which a change or a specific situation happened.
Events can be recorded in a measure file (e.g. a pause event, a com-
ment event, a calibration activity, etc.), or are detected during analysis
phase by defining a condition which turns true or false.
Event List
Instrument type that is used to find certain events for analysis by eval-
uating a search condition.
F
File Explorer
View listing all opened containers (e.g. MDA configurations) and the
assigned files. This view is used for managing file assignments.
File formats
Measure file formats can be textual and binary. Textual formats are:
ASCII, CSV, DXL, TSV. Binary formats are: DAT, MDF4. Label file fomat
includes purely variable names and some meta information: LAB
G
GPS Map
Instrument type that is used to display GPS data (i.e. GPS tracks con-
stituted of the signals latitude and longitude) in a map.
I
Information Window
View providing additional information, e.g. on results of actions per-
formed by the software (errors, warnings, logging details).
Instrument
Widget used for visualizing or editing data (e.g. oscilloscope or table).
Instrument Box
View listing all instruments that are available for use in the software.
Interpolated
Constructing intermediate values between measured sample points.
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