Campbell Scientific RTDM Real-Time Data Monitoring Software - Manual (Page 22)

Appendix A. RTDM Version 2.1 Quick Tutorial
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meaningful titles by editing the default titles. Click on the Axis Scale tab. You
will see that the 'Automatic' box is checked, which allows the system to
determine suitable scales. You can change the axes to any value you wish by
unchecking the Automatic box and inputting any of the values manually by
using the 'Change' buttons. (You could try changing the left, or vertical scale,
to, say, -10 to +100 to see the effect on the final graph).
A.8 Save the Chart
The final step is to save all the above in a .rdp (realtime data project) file.
Select File | Save As from the menu bar at the top of the screen, first you will
be asked to provide a name for the form (testdemo.dfm) and then the project
file (testdemo.rdp). Different names could be supplied but it is easier to keep
track of projects if all the files have the same name.
To run this file, and see the results of your labors, select Run | Save and Run
from the menu bar or click on the 'Run' speed button on the design center.
What you see will depend on the date/time selected for your chart, and the
timing (interval) of the input data. You can alter (scroll/pan) the 'current'
viewing frame of the chart by clicking and holding the right-hand mouse button
and dragging the chart 'contents' in any direction. You can also expand (zoom)
any section of the chart by clicking and holding the left mouse button and
enclosing any portion of the chart within the selection box that appears. When
the time frame is not the current one, a small clock face appears on the chart.
Click on the clock face to return to the current time frame and normal (real-
time) scrolling.
Congratulations on producing and running your first chart! All of the above is
meant to introduce you to the concept of using RTDM. It does not begin to use
the more advanced features and power of the software. The type and content of
the charts can be almost endless, and you have control over all aspects of the
design and presentation of your data. The best way to learn about all the
facilities available is to develop your own charts, using the more complex
features, as required.
See particularly the sections on 'Getting Started - Essential Tasks' and 'Design
Operations' for further details and guidance. Also note the contents of the 'hint'
boxes that appear as you pass the mouse pointer over the various buttons etc. in
the Toolbar and Object Inspector. (These are shown when Tools | Enable Hints
is checked (the default) from the menu bar).
A.9 Help and Support
Please contact Campbell Scientific (see contact details in main manual) or your
local dealer for help and support.
Campbell Scientific regularly announces new products, upgrades and other
technical information on its web site www.campbellsci.co.uk in the United
Kingdom or www.campbellsci.com in the United States.