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Printing, Plotting, and Saving Measurement Results
Plotting Multiple Measurements Per Page from Disk
Plotting Multiple Measurements Per Page from Disk The following procedures show you how to store plot files on a LIF formatted disk. A
naming convention is used so you can later run an HP BASIC program on an external
controller that will output the files to the following peripherals:
• a plotter with auto-feed capability, such as the HP 7550B
• an HP-GL/2 compatible printer, such as the LaserJet 4 series (monochrome) or the
DeskJet 1200C or DeskJet 1600C (color)
The program is provided on the CD-ROM of example programs that is included in the
programmer’s guide. The file naming convention allows the program to initiate the
following:
• to initialize the printer for HP-GL/2 at the beginning of a page
• to plot multiple plot files on the same page
• to send a page eject (form feed) to the hardcopy device, when all plots to the same page
have been completed
The plot file name is made up of four parts; the first three are generated automatically by
the analyzer whenever a plot is requested. The two digit sequence number is incremented
by one each time a file with a default name is added to the directory.
Figure 4-9 Plot Filename Convention