2-5-1 Open
The File Open function is used to access the blood pressure data within existing data files.
Figure 6: File Open dialog box
To open a file, complete the following steps:
Step 1 Select the File menu.
Step 2 Select the Open
Step 3 Select a file from the directory shown or move to a different directory. Step 4 Click the Open button.
Note: The File Save As, View and Report menus and Analysis Intervals buttons are disabled until a data file is opened.
2-5-2 Save As
The File Save As function is used to copy an open data file to another data file with a different name or to a different directory with any name.
When a file is copied, corresponding .dat and .p files are created. These two files must stay together within the same directory. The Save As function creates new .dat and .p file with the new file name in the selected directory. When entering a new file name in the Save As dialog box, it is not necessary to type the file extension. The original file will not be altered when using the Save As function.
2-5-3 Delete
The File Delete function is used to delete a data file.
CAUTION: Data files will be permanently removed when deleted.
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