Using Instrument and Disk Storage

Managing Files and Directories on Disk

Managing Files and Directories on Disk

Description File and Directory structures can be important in speeding up the transfer of data between the instrument and the disk drive.

It is recommended that you create a directory structure as an aid to efficient file management particularly when the disk is moved to a PC.

Creating a Directory on Disk

HOW TO:

1 Choose DISK OPERATION

 

 

FLOPPY DISK

display,

 

 

 

 

FILE CREATE DIRECTORY

on the OTHER

2Enter the directory name using PREVIOUS CHAR NEXT CHAR

or press SET and use the pop-up keypad.

The directory name can contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters.

3To create the directory choose OK .

This will create a sub directory of the directory displayed at the bottom of the display. In this example A:\SONET will be created.

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HP BER 718 37718A manual Managing Files and Directories on Disk, Creating a Directory on Disk