Verify that you are using the latest software available. Upon calling up the viewer, click on the
upgrade button located on the right of the pull-down menu and notice that a new
pop-up window appears. The version you
are running is listed here along with a link to an ERI website where updates
may be downloaded at no charge. Click
on the link to start a session of your web browser, and verify that you have
the latest software version, as it is listed on the website http://www.eriinc.com/download1.htm.
A. File
1. Load (the file) To load
a file, click on the File menu button and pull down to the Load
option. This will open a window
allowing you to select the correct directory and choose the file to load. The file will have an extension of .fig
2.
Save
(the file)
a) Text This feature allows the numeric values of the graphical pattern to be
output via simple text files. The
options available include horizontal or vertical values.
(1) Horizontal Numerically outputs the horizontal polarization field
values as represented on the fig plot.
The file is a simple text file.
The results are represented in one degree increments of azimuth,
starting at zero.
(2) Vertical Numerically outputs the vertical polarization field values
as represented on the fig plot. The
file is a simple text file. The results
are represented in one degree increments of azimuth, starting at zero.
b) Comstudy This feature exports the overall values of the pattern RMS and Power
Factor into a simple text file.
(1) Horizontal Numerically
outputs the specific horizontal RMS values at a given azimuth. The output is a simple text file that begins
starting at zero degrees then increasing in five degrees increments.
(2) Vertical Numerically outputs
the specific vertical RMS values at a given azimuth. The output is a simple text file that begins starting at zero
degrees then increasing in five degrees increments.
3. List (detailed
results) This feature creates a pop-up window displaying the values
for the H-pat, V-pat, the associated db levels, and the power factor at each
degree of rotation. This graphical
chart is color coordinated to match the Relative Field Pattern plot as seen in
the main viewer window. To access the
power factor information for a specific point on the graph, place the mouse
cursor on top of the desired pat value in the chart.
4.
View Refresh the screen while the
pattern viewer on top.
5. Print This feature allows the pattern
data to be printed on your windows default printer.
6. End The
program shuts down.
B.
Rotate This feature opens a window allowing the input of an
azimuth correction for the pattern seen in the main viewer window. User must input a value from 359 to
359. A negative value will rotate the
pattern counter-clockwise, while a positive value rotates the pattern
clockwise.
C.
Upgrade This feature opens a window allowing the input of an
azimuth correction for the pattern seen in the main viewer window. User must input a value from 359 to
359. A negative value will rotate the
pattern counter-clockwise, while a positive value rotates the pattern
clockwise. Multiple consecutive moves
are allowed.
The program is enabled to
provide quick access for advanced users.
The shortcut keys are listed below.
Alt + F = The file menu pulldown
Alt + R = The Rotate (pattern) pop-up control box
Alt + U = A pop-up window providing current software version
and a link to upgrade
Ctrl + E = End program
Ctrl + H = Save the Horizontal values of the pattern in a
simple text file format
Ctrl + L = Load Pattern file into viewer
Ctrl + P = Print the pattern
Ctrl + S = List all values in a pop-up window
Ctrl + V = Save the Vertical values of the pattern in a
simple text file format