Tektronix AFG3000 Series User Manual

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Operating Basics
AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual
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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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