System parameters - Overview

 

Basic settings for the program

 

Use the parameters to configure the program; these cover basic items such as; measurement mode to work in, language used, paths for data and libraries, operational features, style and layout. At the main screen:-

 

 Select: Parameters - System parameters

or

Select the Toolbar option

 

The screen displays the 'General' section.

 

 

- Click on a tab to move to each section of the parameters
 

Select HELP or F1 for information on each parameter - the diagram at the right shows the meaning and operation for each parameter.

 

Print - print a full list of parameters

OK - confirm any changes

Cancel - abandon any changes

 

- Check each parameter carefully and adjust the values where necessary.

 

The parameters are typically set once only -  but it is sometimes necessary to adjust them in the light of experience or experiments, working methods or machinery change.

 

Modules

 

Where a system parameter is not required because a module is not in use the parameter is not displayed or is greyed out.

 

See also