Operating Information
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Table2-5: Shortcut control descriptions (cont.)
Controls Descriptions
Adjusts the clock setting. This is the same as selecting SETUP
(front)Horizontal (bottom)Clock (side), and then turning the
general purpose knob.
TRIGGER
Displays the Triggerside menu. This is the same as selecting
SETUP (front)Trigger(bottom).
Adjusts the trigger level setting. This is the same as selecting
SETUP (front)Trigger(bottom)Level (side), and then turning the
general purpose knob.
File Management
The AWG500-Series Waveform Generator uses numerous file formats to hold
different types of data. These file types are listed in Table 2–6. Note that the
instrument checks the file format when reading and processes the file based on
its content, regardless of the file extension.
Table2-6: AWG500ĆSeries Waveform Generator file types
Extensions Files Description
.WFM Waveform file Contains waveform data. All signal data must be in
waveform format before it can be output. Created with the
waveform editor,by compiling an equation file, or when
importing waveforms from external equipment.
.PAT Patternfile Contains digital pattern data. Created with the pattern editor.
.SEQ Sequence file Contains waveform sequence and trigger data. Created with
the sequence editor.
.EQU Equation file Contains equations that describe a waveform. Created with
the equation/text editor.
.TXT Textfile Contains ASCII text. Created with the equation/text editor.
.SET Setupfile Contains instrument setup and configuration data. Created
from the SETUP menu.
There are three locations for storing waveform data on the AWG500-Series
Waveform Generator: the instrument hard disk drive, the instrument floppy disk
drive, or a remote storage device accessible through the Ethernet interface. If the
file you want to load is not on the current drive, use the EDIT main screen Drive

Locating Files