Data Entry - Numeric

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Data Entry - Numeric

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Used for changing numeric values on the GDW

 

de-updwn

The current value is shown which is used as the start point for the new value

To change the value:

Click the pb-updwn buttons OR

Use the numeric keypad and then click pb-send

NOTE: Each time you click the up/down buttons the new value is sent to the instrument.

The maximum values for the different types of numeric variables are detailed in SpecView Variables.

 

If you make a keypad error click the Erase button: the current value will be re-read into the New Value field.

If the value is not accepted by the instrument an error code will be displayed. Check that a valid number is being sent.

Error Codes

 

Decimal Places

To change the decimal place resolution of the value sent with each up/down click and select from the list:

decplace

To permanently change the decimal places of a specific numeric variable edit the Dynamic Attributes of the variable.

 

Auto Close

To speed data entry check the Auto Close box

autoclse

This applies to all data entry boxes

The box will close automatically when SpecView gets confirmation that the entry has been accepted.