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DATAVIEW Software Chapter 4
Start DATAVIEW Software
Once the serial connection between the computer and the PowerPad unit has
been completed, start the DATAVIEW program.
There are two ways to open and use the DATAVIEW software:
• use the PowerPad unit icon.
– double-click the PowerPad unit icon that was created on your desktop
during installation
– DATAVIEW program opens and the Connection window appears, see
page 54
• use the DATAVIEW software icon
– double-click on the DATAVIEW software icon that was created on
your desktop during installation
– DATAVIEW program opens and displays the DATAVIEW Quick-start
window as shown on page 53
– click the Configure Instrument button and the Connection window
appears as shown on page 54
Figure 1 - Quick-start Window
Right-clicking on any field in a dialog box will open a Help file
with detailed descriptions and instructions for that specific
function.
