2-5-4 Convert
The File Convert function is used to create a .CSV (comma delimited) format file from a .dat file that is compatible with most spreadsheet applications, including Microsoft Excel™. The .CSV file that is created includes DATE, TIME, SYS, DIA, MAP, PUL headings so that the data can be identified correctly when opened in a spreadsheet. The original file will not be modified in any way. The data is being converted and will be saved to the same name and directory as the original data file, but with a .CSV extension.
2-5-5 File Merge
The File Merge function is used to merge multiple data files into a new file.
Figure 7: File Merge dialog box
To merge multiple data files, complete the following steps:
Step 1 Select the File menu.
Step 2 Select the Merge the BP data files sub-menu.
Step 3 Select the data type to be merged.
Step 4 Open the folder that contains the data files to be merged.
Step 5 Drag the selected data files to the
Step 6 Click the OK button.
Step 7 Save the selected data files in a new file.
Note: • The data files, of which time periods overlap, can not be merged.
•The merged file will not open if the merged time period exceeds: 8 days
5 years
•File merging is available only for data files of the same monitor. Data files of different monitors can not be merged.
The default data type of the file merge dialog box, when opened, is
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