Tektronix KEITHLEY System SourceMeter 2636B Reference Manual page 445

Series 2600B System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
display.prompt()
This function prompts the user to enter a parameter from the front panel of the instrument.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Function Yes
Usage
display.prompt("format", "units", "help")
display.prompt("format", "units", "help", default)
display.prompt("format", "units", "help", default, minimum)
display.prompt("format", "units", "help", default, minimum, maximum)
format
units
help
default
minimum
maximum
Details
This function creates an editable input field at the present cursor position, and an input prompt
message on the bottom line. Example of a displayed input field and prompt:
0.00V
Input 0 to +2V
The format parameter uses zeros (0), the decimal point, polarity sign, and exponents to define how
the input field is formatted.
The format parameter can include the options shown in the following table.
Option
E
+
0
.
You can use the minimum and maximum parameters to limit the values that can be entered. When a
plus sign (+) is not selected for format, the minimum limit must be greater than or equal to zero (0).
When limits are used, the operator cannot enter values above or below these limits.
The input value is limited to ±1e37.
After sending this command, script execution pauses for the operator to enter a value and press
ENTER.
2600BS-901-01 Rev. E / January 2019
Affected by
A string that defines how the input field is formatted; see Details for more information
Set the units text string for the top line (eight characters maximum); this indicates the units (for
example, "V" or "A") for the value
Text string to display on the bottom line (32 characters maximum)
The value that is shown when the value is first displayed
The minimum input value that can be entered
The maximum input value that can be entered (must be more than minimum)
Description
Include the E to display the value exponentially. Include a
plus sign (+) for positive/negative exponent entry. Do not
include the plus sign (+) to prevent negative value entry. 0
defines the digit positions for the exponent.
Allows operators to enter positive or negative values. If
the plus sign (+) is not included, the operator cannot enter
a negative value.
Defines the digit positions for the value. You can use up to
six zeros (0).
The decimal point where needed for the value.
Section 11: TSP command reference
Where saved Default value
Examples
0.00000E+0
+0.00
+00.0000E+00
+0.00
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