Chapter 4 Feature and Function Reference

Waveform Edit Windows

Waveform Edit Windows

Waveforms created in HP BenchLink/Arb are displayed in waveform edit windows. Waveforms consist of one or more segments which can be created by inserting standard waveshapes, freehand drawing, line drawing, and performing mathematical operations. Segments can be combined to create virtually any waveform you may need.

Standard waveshape segments can be inserted in the waveform edit window by clicking the appropriate icon on the Palette Bar to insert one cycle of default parameters or by selecting the Waveforms Menu and choosing a standard waveshape. The menu method allows you to change parameters of the standard waveshape and preview it before it is

4inserted in the window. After a segment has been inserted, double-clicking on it will display the Edit Segment dialog box to display and change its parameters. After math operations have been performed on a standard waveshape, double-clicking will produce the Resize Data dialog box, allowing you to expand or contract the waveshape in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Eight different segments, created from the standard waveshapes, are shown in the figure. The triangle wave segment has been selected and is therefore highlighted.

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