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SourceXpress
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Waveform Creation Application
Printable Help Document
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077-1145-01
SourceXpress
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Waveform Creation Application
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Printable Help Document
www.tektronix.com
077-1145-01
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SourceXpress is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc.
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Supports SourceXpress Software Version 5.0 and above.
Help part number: 076–0381–01
PDF of Help system part number: 077–1145–01
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Welcome............................................................................................................. 1
Documentation......................................... ................................ ............................. 2
Support information....... .................................. ................................ ....................... 3
Feedback........................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 4
Orientation
Elements of the display ............................................................................................ 5
Play button ................. ................................ .................................. ....................... 5
Menu bar............................................................................................................. 6
File menu ............................................................................................................ 6
Connectivity menu ................ .................................. ................................ ............... 8
Tools menu ......................... .................................. ................................ ............... 9
Windows menu .......... ................................ .................................. ........................ 10
Help menu........ ................................ ................................ .................................. 10
Open and save tools ............................................................................................... 11
Restore tools ............................. ................................ .................................. ........ 12
Screen interface features ........................ ................................ .................................. 12
Table of Contents
Connectivity
Connectivity.................. ................................ ................................ ...................... 15
Connected Generators list ...................... .................................. ................................ 15
Connect to a virtual generator
Connect to a virtual generator............................................................................... 17
Connect to an instrument
Connect to an instrument .................................................................................... 20
Waveforms tab
Waveforms tab ..................................................................................................... 23
Adding a waveform ........................... ................................ ................................ .... 23
Saving a waveform ................................................................................................ 27
Assign a waveform to a channel ........................... ................................ ...................... 27
Properties ............... .................................. ................................ .......................... 28
Sequence tab
Sequence tab . ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 31
Adding a sequence... ................................ ................................ .............................. 32
Saving a sequence ......................... .................................. ................................ ...... 34
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Assigning tracks to channels ................. ................................ .................................. .. 34
Edit a sequence .................................................................................................... 36
Waveform Plug-ins
Waveform Plug-ins ............................ ................................ .................................. .. 37
Matlab file creation
MATLAB waveform files............................. .................................. .......................... 39
Licensing
Licensing overview.................... ................................ .................................. .......... 43
How to purchase a license ........ ................................ .................................. .............. 44
How to install a license ........................................................................................... 44
How to return a license ........................................................................................... 46
Index
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Introduction Welc ome
Welcome
SourceXpress is a waveform creation software application. With the various optional waveform modules,
you’re able to create a wide variety of digitally modulated signals and impairment waveforms.
SourceXpress is designed to interface seamlessly with AWG70000A Series arbitrary waveform generators,
either connected to a virtual generator or connected to an instrument.
Connected to a Virtual Generator. The default mode of operation is for SourceXpress to connect to a
Virtual AWG7000A series instrument, configured by you.
When connected to a virtual generator, SourceXpress provides a simulation of the the AWG70000A Series
instrument work space, allowing you access to all c ontrols and settings as if you were working with
an actual instrument.
Because you can create as many virtual generators as you like, each with different configurations, you can
create all your waveforms, sequences, and setups specific to instrument types, all in the absence of an
instrument. Then when an instrument is available, you can simply recall your saved files.
Connec
network for a AWG70000A Series instrument and connect directly to the instrument. The interface of the
AWG70000A instrument is displayed in the SourceXpress application window, providing you access to
all instrument controls, directly from SourceXpress. (The instrument itself displays a message that it is
being externally controlled.)
You can remotely connect to multiple AWG70000A series instruments, and control them, one at a time,
via SourceXpress.
In addition, you can control an active generator via the instruments GPIB programming commands. You
must send the GPIB commands to SourceXpress and then SourceXpress passes the command to the active
generator. Refer to the instrument’s programming manual for instrument specific commands.
NO
to the documentation for instrument type chosen.
ted to an instrument. With SourceXpress installed on a networked PC, the software can scan the
TE. Menus and controls of the selected active generator are not described in this help system. Refer
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Introduction Documentation
Workspace interface
The workspace provided in SourceXpress is dependent on the chosen active generator, regardless of
whether it is a virtual generator or connected to an instrument.
For operating information about the controls of the displayed generator, refer to the documentation
available for the specific instrument.
All documentation is available on the Tektronix web site (www.Tektronix.com/manuals
).
Documentation
In addition to this application Help system, the following documentation is available for the software.
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Introduction Support information
All documentation is available on the Tektronix web site (www.Tektronix.com/manuals ).
To read about Use these documents
SourceXpress operation and user interface help Access the SourceXpress application help from the Help menu for
information on all controls and elements on screen.
The SourceXpr
on the Tektronix web site.
ess help system is also avail able in PDF format, available
SourceXpre
Connected instrument operation and user
interface
Connecte
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ss programmer commands
help
d instrument programmer commands
Support information
Tektronix offers the following services in support of their products:
Technical Support. For application-related questions about a Tektronix product, contact us by
telephone or email ).
Service Support. For service-related questions about a Tektronix product, contact us by telephone
or email ).
Access the S
commands.
This document is available in PDF format located in the program’s
installati
For operation and interface help of a connected instrument, refer to the
instrumen
This is available with the instrument or on the Tektronix web site
For progr
instrument’s documentation.
This is available with the instrument or on the Tektronix web site
ourceXpress programmer m anual for the syntax of remote
on folder and also available on the Tektronix web site.
t’s documentation.
amming information of a connected instrument, refer to the
Tektronix also offers extended warranty and calibration programs a s options on many products. C ontact
your local Tektronix distributor or sales office.
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Introduction Feedback
Feedback
Tektronix values your feedback on our products. To help us serve you better, please send any suggestions,
ideas, or other comments you may have regarding your instrument.
Directyourfeedbacktousbyemailatwww.tek.com/home/mytek/survey .
Pleasebeasspecificaspossible.
Recommended information to include
Instrument hardware, such as display and chassis type
Application software version
Optional information
Your name, company, mailing address, phone number, and FAX number
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Orientation Elements of the display
Elements of the display
The main areas of the application window are shown in the following figure.
Note that the workspace area is not discussed in this document since it’s c ontent is based on the type of
instrument selected as the active generator. For information about controls of the active generator, you can
download the instrument’s documentation from the Tektronix web site.
Play button
The play button starts and stops the waveform playout whenSourceXpressisconnectedtoaninstrument
and the connected instrument is set to Active in the Connected Generators tab.
If a virtual generator is active (selected in the Connectivity tab), the Play button is not enabled.
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Orientation Menu bar
Menu bar
The Menu bar provides access to various actions.
File (see page 6) provides access to various open, save, and setup actions.
Connectivity
Tools
Status bar at the bottom of the screen.
Windows
Help
File me
(see page 8) provides access to add generators to the Connected Generators tab.
(see page 9) allows you to hide pop-up error messages, forcing the errors to only show in the
(see page 10) allows you to collapse or expand the tabbed panels.
(see page 10) provides access to the SourceXpress User manual and information about SourceXpress.
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Orientation File menu
Item Description
Reset Default Setup Returns all settings of the active generator to the factory settings.
NOTE. The cont
ents of the active generator’s Waveforms tab, Sequences tab,
and Captured Signal List are removed.
The contents of these lists of any connected instrument are not affected.
Recall Last Setup
Returns the active generator to the setup that was last accessed.
Open Setup... Opens a window to allow you to navigate to saved setup files. Opening a setup file
returns the
active generator to the settings saved with the setup file. Waveforms
and/or sequences saved with the setup file are also restored, removing all existing
waveform and sequence files .
Save Setup... Saves the current settings as a setup file, allowing you to easily return the application
to a known s
etup. A windows Save As dialog box opens to the most recent location
accessed. Use this window to navigate to where you want to save the setup.
In the Save As window, you can choose to save the setup file (which includes all
waveform
s and sequences) or s ave the setup file without the assets (which excludes
all waveforms and sequences).
ory location is C:\Program Files\Tektronix\SourceXpress\Samples.
The fact
NOTE. Signals listed in the Capture/Playback tab are not saved as part of the
setup file.
Open Waveform... Opens a window to allow you to navigate to saved waveform files. Performs the
ctions as the Open Waveform button in the Waveforms tab, opening any of
same a
the supported file types. Refer to Open File
depending on the type of file being opened.
Open Sequence... Opens a window to allow you to navigate to saved sequence files. To add a sequence
e Sequences tab, select the Open Sequence button. This opens a Windows
to th
dialog box that allows you to navigate to a saved sequence or setup file. If the
sequence or setup file is a valid file type, the sequences are added to the Sequences
nd waveforms (used in the sequence) are added to the Waveforms tab.
tab a
Exit Exits the application.
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for a description of the actions taken
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Orientation Connectivity menu
Connectivity menu
Item Description
Connect to Instrument...
Connect to virtual Generator... Displays the Available Generators dialog screen.
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Displays th
Use the screen to select the instrument(s) you want to add to the Connected
Generators tab. This screen also allows you to search for, and add instruments to
the Connec
Refer to Connectivity
Enables you create virtual generators and add selected virtual generators to the
Connecte
Refer to Connectivity
e Available Instruments dialog screen.
ted Generators tab.
(see page 15) for detailed i nformation.
d Generators tab.
(see page 15) for detailed i nformation.
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Orientation Tools men u
Tools menu
Item Description
Disable error pop-ups Enables or disables the pop-up error message windows. When disabled, error
messages only show in the status bar at the bottom of the screen.
The status bar shows the following icon to indicate the pop-up error messages a re
hidden.
Licenses... Displays the License Management window. The License Management window
displays the installed plug-in licenses and access to install or return a license.
See Licensing
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(see page 43) for information about how licensing works.
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Orientation Windows menu
Windows menu
Item Description
Connected Generator List Displays or hides the Connectivity tab.
Waveform List Displays or hides the Waveforms tab.
Sequence List Displays or hides the Sequences tab.
Reset Window Layout Returns all application windows to their original location and display. For example, all
undocked tabs are returned to their original location and all closed tabs are reopened.
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Help menu
Help & Support button: Help & Support provides links where
documentation. About my SourceXpress button: About my SourceXpress provides y ou with detailed
information about your instrument, such as installed options and software version. This information is
helpful when contacting Tektronix about your instrument. You can use the Copy Instrument Info button to
copy and paste the instrument information into another application such as an email program.
Item Description
User manual
About SourceXpress... Provides you with detailed information about your application, such as the software
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This is performs the same function as the
icon in the Restore tools.
you can obtain additional product help and
Opens the application help system, same as the
version. This information is helpful when contacting Tektronix about your instrument.
Use the Copy System Information button to copy and paste the instrument
information into another application such as an email program.
icon.
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Orientation Open and save tools
Open and save tools
The Open and Save tools provide access to various open, save, and setup actions.
Open File allows you to open any of the supported file types. The action taken depends on
the file type opened.
Setup files: Opening a saved setup file returns the instrument to the settings saved with the
setup file. Waveforms and/or sequences saved with the setup file are also restored, removing
all existing waveforms and sequences.
Waveform files: Opening a waveform file from the toolbar allows you to select one waveform
file at a time to load into the Waveforms tab. (Matlab files that contain more than one waveform
will have all waveforms loaded into the Waveforms tab.
See Adding a waveform
(see page 23) for more information.
Sequence files: Opening a sequence file from the toolbar allows you to select one sequence
file at a time to load into the Sequence tab. If the sequence file contains subsequences, these
are also placed in the Sequences tab. All waveforms used in the sequence are loaded into
the Waveforms tab.
See Adding a sequence
A windows Open dialog box opens to most recent location accessed. Use this window to navigate
to your files.
The factory location is C:\Program Files\Tektronix\SourseXpress\Samples.
For more advanced options to add waveforms or sequences, use the Open icons located within
the Waveforms tab and Sequences tab panels.
Save Setup saves the current settings as a setup file, allowing you to easily return the active
generator to a known setup. A windows Save As dialog box opens to the most recent location
accessed. Use this window to navigate to where you want to save the setup.
In the Save As window, you can choose to s ave the setup file (which includes all waveforms
and sequences) or save the setup file without the assets (which excludes all waveforms and
sequences).
The factory location is C:\Program Files\Tektronix\SourceXpress\Samples.
(see page 32) for more information.
NOTE. Signals listed in the Capture/Playback tab are not saved as part of the setup file.
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