8More About Oscilloscope Commands

Command Classifications

To help you use existing programs with your oscilloscope, or use current programs with the next generation of oscilloscopes, commands are classified by the following categories:

"Core Commands" on page 530

"Non- Core Commands" on page 530

"Obsolete Commands" on page 530

Core Commands

Core commands are a common set of commands that provide basic oscilloscope functionality on this oscilloscope and future Agilent oscilloscopes. Core commands are unlikely to be modified in the future. If you restrict your programs to core commands, the programs should work across product offerings in the future, assuming appropriate programming methods are employed.

Non-Core Commands

Non- core commands are commands that provide specific features, but are not universal across all oscilloscope models. Non- core commands may be modified or deleted in the future. With a command structure as complex as the one for your oscilloscope, some evolution over time is inevitable.

Agilent's intent is to continue to expand command subsystems, such as the rich and evolving trigger feature set.

Obsolete Commands

Obsolete commands are older forms of commands that are provided to reduce customer rework for existing systems and programs. Generally, these commands are mapped onto some of the Core and Non- core commands, but may not strictly have the same behavior as the new command. None of the obsolete commands are guaranteed to remain functional in future products. New systems and programs should use the Core (and Non- core) commands. Obsolete commands are listed in:

"Obsolete and Discontinued Commands" on page 457

As well as: "Commands A- Z" on page 435

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Agilent InfiniiVision 5000 Series Oscilloscopes Programmer's Reference

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Agilent Technologies 5000 Series manual Command Classifications, Non-Core Commands, Obsolete Commands