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Tektronix Wavestar Software Ver. 1.3 Primary User

User Manual

WaveStart Software 070-9785-03
There are no current European directives that apply to this product.
Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its suppliers and are protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions.
Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
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Table of Contents

Preface
Conventions vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacting Tektronix viii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Installation Procedures
Installing the Software 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Windows Program Manager 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the File Manager 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Windows 95 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Files Installed on Your Computer 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Software 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uninstalling WaveStar 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Uninstall 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Custom Uninstall 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Basics
Main Screen 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave Sheet 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waveform Selection List 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Picture Sheet 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings Sheet 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes Sheet 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information on Notes 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Bar 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Online Help 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help Button 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help Tool Bar Button 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help Menu 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Procedures
Connecting an Oscilloscope to a Computer 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GPIB Communication Interface 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Communication Interface 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquiring Waveform Data from an Oscilloscope 20. . . . . . . . . . .
Acquire Waveforms 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquire Settings 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquire Pictures 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring Waveform Data to an Oscilloscope 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restore Waveforms 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restore Settings 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing W aveforms 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XY or YT Views 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tabular View 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing the Waveform Preamble 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing W aveform Measurements 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurement List 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calculating and Viewing W aveform Harmonics 26. . . . . . . . . . . .
Harmonic Graph View 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harmonic Tabular View 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Power Waveforms 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing Waveform Data or Pictures 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exporting Waveform Data or Pictures 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing and Changing Waveform Information 28. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applications
Measuring Time, Voltage, Current, and Power 29. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying the Graticule to the Clipboard 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying a Picture to the Clipboard 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying Notes to the Clipboard 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying Settings to the Clipboard 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pasting Spreadsheet Data into a Tabular View 31. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pasting a Tabular View into a Spreadsheet 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Waveform in a Spreadsheet 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing Records 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing Color Waveform Data 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Error Messages
General GPIB Errors 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General RS-232 Errors 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal Errors 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General and Common Resource Errors 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A: Menu Commands
File Menu 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Close 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save As 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Import 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Setup 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Preview 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Setup 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
<recent file list> 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edit Menu 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cut - Ctrl+X 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copy - Ctrl+C 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paste - Ctrl+V 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cut Wave 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copy Wave 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paste Wave 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delete Wave 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copy Sheet 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paste Sheet 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delete Sheet 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waveform Preamble 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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V iew Menu 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waveform YT 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waveform XY 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tabular View 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurements 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harmonic 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harmonic Tabular 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toolbar 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Bar 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zoom 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave Information 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insert Menu 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Picture 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Format Menu 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graticule Properties 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Picture 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Menu 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Acquire 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquire 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Restore 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Menu 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cascade 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tile 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arrange Icons 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
<open document list> 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help Menu 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Search For Help On 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Help 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Support 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix B: Dialog Boxes
Configure Acquire 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Format Picture 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graticule Properties 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graticule Tab 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plot Tab 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color Tab 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Text T ab 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Import 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Setup 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Options 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Setup 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rename Sheet 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restore 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save / Save As 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select Instrument 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GPIB Settings Tab 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Settings Tab 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waveform Preamble 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waveform Information 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix C: RS-232 Interface Reference
Oscilloscope Requirements 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11000 Series 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TDS 200 or 300 Series 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TDS 400, 500, 600, 700, or 800 Series 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2221 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 General Hints 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Cable Issues 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Cable Examples 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11000 Series Oscilloscope to Computer (DB25 male
to DB9 female) 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11000 Series Oscilloscope to Computer (DB25 female
to DB25 male) 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TDS 200 and TDS 300 Series Oscilloscope to Computer
(DB9 female to DB9 male) 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Two Like Devices Using a Null-Modem Cable 68
Index List of Figures
Figure 1: Menu bar and tool bar locations 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2: Graticule features 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3: Waveform data, position, and scale 11. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4: Sheet tabs and status bar 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables
Table 1: Compatible oscilloscopes and available
functions 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2: System files installed 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3: WaveStar files you may not want to delete 6. . . . . .
Table 4: GPIB communication interface equipment 17. . . . . .
Table 5: RS-232 communication interface equipment 19. . . .
Table 6: Waveform measurement definitions 24. . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 7: General GPIB errors 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 8: Printing results 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 9: Acquisition results 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 10: Utility/RS-232 settings 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 11: Pin assignments for 11000 series oscilloscope
(DB25 to DB9) 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 12: Pin assignments for 11000 series oscilloscope
(DB25 to DB25) 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 13: Pin assignments for TDS 200 or TDS 300 series
oscilloscope (DB9 to DB9) 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 14: Pin assignments for DB25 female-to-female
null-modem cable 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WaveStar Software User Manual

Preface

This manual supports the WSTR31 WaveStart Software, and the WSTR31U DocuWavet Upgrade to WaveStar software.
WaveStar software is a Windows utility application that acquires, displays, prints, and exports waveforms and screen images from digital storage oscilloscopes as graphic images or as data values.
WaveStar software includes tools to collect, organize, annotate, and document measurements taken with Tektronix oscilloscopes. You can use these tools to perform the following tasks:
H Export waveform images and settings in Excelt 4.0 (XLS) and
H Import waveform images and settings in TDS waveform (ISF and
H Copy waveform images and settings to the clipboard for use in
DocuWave (CSV) formats.
WFM), 11K series (WFB), and DocuWave (CSV) formats.
spreadsheet and documentation applications.
H Display waveform data in tabular, measurement, and harmonic
views.
H Create power waveforms.

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions: H The term “software” includes all WaveStar products unless noted
otherwise.
H The term “computer” refers to any system running Windows 3.1 or
Windows 95.
H The term oscilloscope refers to any Tektronix digital storage
oscilloscope that is compatible with WaveStar software.
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Contacting Tektronix

Product Support
Service Support
For other information
To write us Tektronix, Inc.
For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measure­ment product, call toll free in North America: 1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433 ext. 2400) 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
Or contact us by e-mail: tm_app_supp@tek.com
For product support outside of North America, contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office.
Contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office. Or visit our web site for a listing of worldwide service locations.
http://www.tek.com In North America:
1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433) An operator will direct your call.
P.O. Box 1000 Wilsonville, OR 97070-1000
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Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:
H DOS-compatible 386 system (486 or greater recommended) H Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 in 386 enhanced mode H 4 MB RAM H 5 MB hard disk space H 3.5” high density floppy disk drive H VGA monitor H GPIB National Instruments IEEE-488 Interface Card, or a
compatible serial communications port and RS-232 cable
Table 1 lists oscilloscopes with which WaveStar software is compatible. The restore and settings columns show if the software can send information back to the oscilloscope. The picture column shows if the software can acquire data in a graphic format.
T able 1: Compatible oscilloscopes and available functions
GPIB/
Tektronix instrument
11401, 11402/A, 11403/A, 11801/B2, 11802, CSA404, CSA803/A
2212, 2216, 2430/A, 2432/A, 2440 GPIB Yes Yes No 2220, 2221A, 2230, 2232 Both Yes No No TDS 200, TDS 300 Series Both Yes Yes Yes TDS 400, TDS 500, TDS 600, TDS 700,
TDS 800 Series THS 700 Series RS-232 Yes Yes Yes
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2
, DSA601/A, DSA602/A
RS-232
Both Yes Yes No
GPIB Yes Yes Yes
Restore Settings Picture
1 Contact your T ektronix sales representative for a current list of instruments. 2 Differential TDR is not available.
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Getting Started
NOTE. You can order and use the WSTROU WaveStar software if you are upgrading your computer to run NT or Windows 98.

Upgrades

You can receive upgrades, if any, when they are available provided that you have purchased WaveStar software version 1.0. The upgrade installation aborts if it cannot find files for WaveStar V1.0 or later .
You can install the WSTR31U DocuWave upgrade that contains the WaveStar software only if the S60 DWAV DocuWave software already resides on your computer .
Web Site
You can download upgrades from the Tektronix, Inc. web site at http://www.tek.com/Measurement/Support.
Floppy Disks
If you do not have access to the web site, Technical Support can send you an upgrade on floppy disks. For information on how to contact Technical Support, refer to Contacting Tektronix on page viii.
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Installation Procedures

You can install the WSTR31 software on a computer that meets the minimum system requirements described in Getting Started on page 1.
You can install WSTR31U DocuWave Upgrade to WaveStar only on a computer that contains S60 DWAV DocuWave software and its related data files. The WSTR31U installation aborts if the DocuWave software files are not found during the installation process.
The installation process for upgrades checks for existing WaveStar software files on your computer . You can not load the upgrade version if you do not currently have WaveStar software on your computer .
If you have problems using other applications on your computer after installing this software, refer to the INSTALL.LOG file in the WaveStar directory for a list of system files replaced during the installation. If you choose the backup option during installation, the replaced system files are stored in the “backup” directory.

Installing the Software

There are several ways to install the WaveStar software: using the Windows Program Manager, the File Manager , or Windows 95.
NOTE. You can order and install the WSTROU WaveStar software if you are upgrading your computer to run NT or Windows 98.
Using the Windows Program Manager
1. Close all open applications on your computer.
2. Insert the first WaveStar floppy disk.
3. Open the Windows Program Manager dialog box and select Run
from the File menu.
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4. Type “a:\setup” or “b:\setup” in the Command Line entry field,
depending on which directory your floppy disk drive is assigned.
5. Click OK, or press Return.
Using the File Manager
1. Close all open applications on your computer.
2. Insert the first WaveStar floppy disk..
3. Double-click the File Manager icon in the Program Manager
dialog box.
4. From the File Manager toolbar, select the disk drive containing the
WaveStar floppy disk.
5. Double-click the “setup.exe” file in the file list, or select
“setup.exe” and choose Open from the File menu.
Using Windows 95
1. Close all open applications on your computer.
2. Insert the first WaveStar floppy disk.
3. Click Start in the Windows 95 main screen. This displays a task
list.
4. From the task list, select Run... This displays the Run dialog box.
5. Type “a:\setup.exe” or “b:\setup” in the entry field and click OK.

System Files Installed on Your Computer

The WaveStar software installs many files, shown in Table 2, in the WaveStar and System directories on your computer . All replaced files will be preserved in the Backup directory if you choose that option during installation.
NOTE. Do not delete these files when uninstalling this software, until you verify that the file will not be used by any other applications.
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Table 2: System files installed
Installed file Directory location
HYPERVIEW.HLP WAVESTAR HYPRFIND.DLL WINDOWS\SYSTEM HYPRVIEW.DLL WINDOWS\SYSTEM COMPOBJ.DLL WINDOWS\SYSTEM MFCOLEUI.DLL WINDOWS\SYSTEM OLE2.DLL WINDOWS\SYSTEM OLE2DISP.DLL WINDOWS\SYSTEM OLE2NLS.DLL WINDOWS\SYSTEM STRAGE.DLL WINDOWS\SYSTEM TOOLHELP.DLL WINDOWS\SYSTEM CTL3DV2.DLL
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This file is commonly used by other applications. Do not delete
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this file during the Custom Uninstall process unless you are sure it is not used by other applications.

Starting the Software

The software installation procedure automatically creates a Windows Group window and icons.
To start the software, follow these steps:
1. After starting Windows, open the WaveStar program group
window.
2. Double-click the WaveStar notebook icon.
WINDOWS\SYSTEM
See Operating Basics on page 9 for detailed information on the WaveStar features and user interface.
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Uninstalling WaveStar

There are two uninstall processes: automatic and custom.
NOTE. To avoid accidentally deleting files needed by other pr ograms, read Automatic Uninstall and Custom Uninstall before you proceed.
To uninstall the software, open the WaveStar program group window in the Program Manager window. Double-click the uninstall WaveStar icon. The Select Type of Uninstall window appears and asks you which type of uninstall process you want to perform.
Automatic Uninstall
The Automatic Uninstall process deletes all WaveStar files and all associated data files. If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all WaveStar data files, use the automatic uninstall process. Read through the Custom Uninstall information before proceeding with an Automatic Uninstall. Deleting certain data files may interrupt other applications that may also use the files.
Custom Uninstall
Choosing Custom Uninstall allows you to select which WaveStar data files you want to remove. You might want to do this because there are some data files that may be used by other applications. Table 3 lists some data files you may not want to remove.
Before deleting all data files, make sure that other applications are not using the files listed in Table 2 and T able 3.
Table 3: WaveStar files you may not want to delete
Filename What the file does
UNWISE.EXE
After installing WaveStar software, do not delete this file. UNWISE is the uninstall program. If you delete this file, you will not be able to uninstall the WaveStar software simply.
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Table 3: WaveStar files you may not want to delete (cont.)
Filename What the file does
Installation Procedures
INSTALL.LOG
HYPRFIND.DLL HYPRVIEW.DLL
During the Custom Uninstall process you are asked to select data files, system files, directories, and icon files you want to remove.
Below are the prompts tht appear during the uninstall process and a description of the files you are asked to delete.
“Files to Remove”. Lists data files in the WaveStar directory. “Select System Files to Remove”. WaveStar software places some files
in your Windows System directory: UNWISE.EXE, INSTALL.LOG, HYPRFIND.DLL, and HYPRVIEW.DLL. Refer to the file descrip­tions in Table 3 to determine which Windows System files to remove.
This is a file associated with the uninstall program. It is created when you install WaveStar software, and contains an ASCII list of all files installed on your computer during the WaveStar installation process. Use Notepad to view this file.
These files enable the HyperView and Find+ commands in WaveStar Online Help. They are located in the Windows System directory, and may be used by other software applications. Deleting these files may disrupt other files that use the .DLL files, so it’s important to determine if these files are used by other software applications before deleting them.
“Select Directories to Remove”. During the install process you are asked
to choose a name for the directory where the WaveStar data files are placed. By default, this directory is titled “WaveStar.”
NOTE. Do not delete this directory if you are leaving any data files in place. To do so deletes all files contained within the directory.
“Select Icons to Remove”. Choose which WaveStar icons you wish to
remove. If you are only deleting certain files, refer to the list of files in Table 3 to determine which icons to retain.
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When you choose OK in the Select Icons to Remove dialog box, the uninstallation process begins. A dialog box appears showing the percent of the process that is complete. If you want to cancel the process while it is running, click the Cancel button.
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Operating Basics

This section contains information on operating basics. Specific procedures are shown in the Procedures section on page 17.

Main Screen

The software main screen displays waveforms and pictures exactly as they appear on your oscilloscope and contains four individual sheets in each notebook file.
NOTE. If a feature, button, or command is not supported, the software grays out or disables the control.
Wave Sheet
The Wave sheet displays waveform data exactly as it appears on your oscilloscope. There are a number of different controls on the Wave Sheet dialog box.
Menu Bar. The menu bar contains pulldown menus that contain features
and commands. To pull down a menu, click the name of the menu or use an Alt key combination as described on page 14.
Tool Bar. The tool bar contains buttons that control various features.
When you point to a button with the mouse, the software displays an abbreviated title of the feature.
Figure 1 shows the location of the menu bar and the tool bar.
Menu bar
Tool bar
Figure 1: Menu bar and tool bar locations
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Waveforms. Waveforms are displayed in the graticule area of the Wave
sheet exactly as they are shown on the oscilloscope. You can use the Waveform Information command under the View menu to change the colors (as described on page 28) and display options.
Waveform Number. Each waveform is assigned a unique waveform
number. You can use the mouse to select and move, cut, copy, or paste waveforms on the graticule.
Graticule. This is the grid on which the waveforms are displayed. Trigger Point. A “T” on the graticule represents the trigger point.
Figure 2 shows the location of the waveform, the waveform number, the graticule, and the trigger point.
Waveform
Waveform
number
Figure 2: Graticule features
Cursor Positions and Type. The cursor type list box lists the
different types of cursor displays: none, vertical, horizontal, paired, and crosshair. When a cursor type is selected, cursor position values appear in the dX, X, and Y fields in the list box.
Vertical Scale. Controls the vertical scale value of the graticule.
Graticule (white grid lines)
Trigger point
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Vertical Position Buttons. Controls the vertical position of a waveform. Horizontal Scale. Controls the horizontal scale value of the graticule.
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Horizontal Position Buttons. Controls the horizontal position of a
waveform.
Waveform Selection List
Each acquired waveform in the open notebook is listed by its waveform number, measurements, and name.
Waveform Numbers. Each waveform is assigned a number which is
listed in the waveform selection list and on the graticule. Select a waveform selection button to display that waveform on the graticule.
Waveform Selection Buttons. Select and deselect the check boxes to
toggle the selection and display of the waveform on the graticule.
Figure 3 shows the location of the cursor positions, the type list boxes, the vertical and the horizontal scale list boxes, the vertical and the horizontal position buttons, and the waveform selection list, number, and selection buttons.
Vertical scale
Waveform selection list
Buttons
Numbers
Measurements
Names
Figure 3: Waveform data, position, and scale
Cursor positions
Cursor type
Vertical position buttons
Horizontal position buttons
Horizontal scale
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Status Bar. The status bar displays messages. Sheet Position Buttons. Use these buttons to scroll through the sheet
tabs if you have a large number of sheets in your notebook file and your monitor is not wide enough to display all of the tabs.
Figure 4 shows the location of the sheet tabs and status bar .
Wave sheet
Status bar
Picture
sheet
Settings
Figure 4: Sheet tabs and status bar
Picture Sheet
The Picture sheet contains a hardcopy image of the oscilloscope display. You can use the Picture command under the Format menu to control the picture image.
You can copy a picture image to the clipboard for use in other applications as described on page 30; however, you cannot edit the picture image from within the WaveStar software. The only changes you can make to the picture image are changing the position of the picture and setting the rotation in the Format Picture dialog box.
sheet
Notes
sheet
Sheet position
buttons
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NOTE. The software can also export or import picture files as described in the procedures on page 27.
Settings Sheet
The Settings sheet contains ASCII text settings acquired during the waveform acquisition. You can copy text from the Settings sheet for use in other applications. You can restore these settings to the oscilloscope using the Restore command under the Instrument menu.
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Refer to Restoring Waveform Data to the Oscilloscope on page 21 for further information.
Notes Sheet
You can use the Notes sheet to record notes about the open notebook file. These are NOT the same notes that appear on the graticule.
You can edit, cut, copy, and paste notes from the Notes sheet to and from the clipboard for use with other applications.
NOTE. There are three separate areas for notes in a notebook file. Each area controls different aspects of notebook file notes.
Information on Notes
There are three different ways in which you can record notes: the Notes sheet, the Rename Sheet dialog box, and the Waveform Information dialog box.
Notes Sheet. The Notes sheet is a place to record and save notes about
the notebook file.
You can not display these notes on the graticule.
Rename Sheet Dialog Box Notes. The Notes field in the Rename Sheet
dialog box is where you can enter notes about the waveform to display on the graticule.
NOTE. To display notes on the graticule, you must enter the text in the Notes field of the Rename Sheet dialog box and choose to display them in the Graticule Properties Text dialog box.
Waveform Information Dialog Box Notes. Each waveform has its own
Waveform Information dialog box. The Notes field in this dialog box allows you to save text notes related to the selected waveform.
You can not display these notes on the graticule.
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Menu Bar

The menu bar controls a number of features not contained in the tool bar . You can access the menu commands using the mouse to pull down the menu or the ALT buttons.
The ALT button combinations and function are as follows:
H <ALT-F> pulls down the File menu. H <ALT-E> pulls down the Edit menu. H <ALT-V> pulls down the View menu. H <ALT-I> pulls down the Insert menu. H <ALT-R> pulls down the Format menu. H <ALT-N> pulls down the Instrument menu. H <ALT-W> pulls down the Window menu. H <ALT-H> pulls down the Help menu.
After pulling down a menu, select a menu command by typing the letter underlined in the command. For example, to start a new file, press <ALT-F> to pull down the File menu, and then type “n”, since the “n” is underlined in the N
Appendix A: Menu Commands, beginning on page 41, contains detailed information about what each menu command controls.

Online Help

The software contains a detailed online help system. The help contains information on menu commands, main screen features and controls, procedures, dialog boxes, error messages, GPIB and RS-232 connections, and technical support.
Help Button
ew command.
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Each dialog box and error message box contains a Help button. Click the Help button to access the help related to that particular dialog box or error message.
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Help T ool Bar Button
The tool bar contains a Help button. Click the Help button and then click an area of the screen to display help about the selected feature.
F1
Pressing F1 and then using the mouse to click a screen or menu area works the same way as using the Help button in the tool bar .
Help Menu
The Help menu contains six menu commands that all access help as follows:
Contents. Activates the software main help screen. Search For Help On... Activates a search dialog box that allows you to
search for help topics using a keyword search.
Index. Activates the help index where all topics are listed alphabetical-
ly.
Using Help. Activates the Using Online Help dialog box that describes
how to use help in general (not specific to the help).
Getting Started. Activates an online tutorial in the software help. The
Getting Started help takes you through a series of procedures to familiarize you with the software.
Technical Support. Activates the help screen containing information on
how to contact Tektronix T echnical Support.
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