Operating Basics
AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 71
Basic Operations
The following steps explain basic waveform creation and other useful functions that are available with ArbExpress.
1. To create a new waveform, use the File
menu.
2. Blank sheet opens a blank sheet in the
window with 1024 points waveform
length. You can change the number of
points using Properties... from the
Waveform menu.
3. Use the Standard Waveform dialog box
to create any of the standard wave-
forms that are available. Use Settings
to select a desired waveform and
instrument type.
4. Use Vertical to set the waveform verti-
cal parameters.
5. Use Horizontal to set the waveform
horizontal parameters.
6. Click Preview to view the waveform.
7. You can also use the Equation Editor to
create a waveform. The application
provides a set of sample equations that
you can directly use or modify.
8. Use Command List to select the com-
mands, functions, units, and opera-
tions.
9. Use Preview to view the waveform
after the equation is compiled.
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