Using Files Saved In The Text (Ascii) Format With The Data Save Function - Agilent Technologies 4294A Operating Manual

Key
BACK SPACE
CLEAR NAME
NOTE There is no need to attach an extension to the file name.
Step 11. After entering the file name into the character string input line, press the
key to save the file. To suspend saving, press the
to the Data Save menu.
NOTE Steps 10 and 11 can be executed from the external keyboard connected to the rear panel.
After entering the file name, press the
The extension [.DAT] is automatically attached to the name of the file to be saved when
saved in binary format, and the extension [.TXT] is automatically attached to it when saved
in text (ASCII) format.
It is not possible to later recall the calibration data and trace data saved in text (ASCII)
format for reuse by the Agilent 4294A.
The calibration data and trace data saved in binary format does not contain setting
information such as the sweep range or number of sweep points. Accordingly, to recall the
data and use it correctly on the Agilent 4294A, save the setting state using the STATE
saving function.

Using files saved in the text (ASCII) format with the data save function

You can read data in files saved in the text (ASCII) format as described in "Save the
calibration data and trace data (Data Save)" on page 273 using software such as a text
editor on your PC (personal computer). You can also import it into the spreadsheet
software for further applications. Table 8-5 shows an example of data saved in the text
(ASCII) format.
Chapter 8
Save and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data
or
[Back Space]
[Enter]
Analysis and Processing of Result
Function
Returns the cursor ( )of the character string
_
input line by one character to the left and
erases the character in that position.
Erases the entire the character string entered in
the character string input line.
done
key. In both cases, you will return
cancel
key of the keyboard to save the file.
key or
[´1]
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