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+ | ===== Simple Logging - Charting Data in WaveForms Live ===== | ||
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+ | === 1. === | ||
+ | The OpenLogger' | ||
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+ | In the Instrument Panel to the right of the screen, the **Logger** section can be seen. This instrument configures how logged data is displayed on the chart, and how the OpenLogger captures data. | ||
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+ | At the top of the Instrument Panel, the " | ||
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+ | The "Log To" drop down box allows the user to select whether logged data should be shown in WaveForms Live, or if it should be written to a file on an SD card plugged into the OpenLogger, or streamed to the cloud. This guide only discusses how to "Log To Chart" | ||
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+ | Clicking the STREAM button at the top right corner of the screen will make the OpenLogger begin logging data, which will then be displayed on the chart. Below the STREAM button is a status indicator, showing whether the OpenLogger is currently logging data or not. | ||
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+ | The bar at the top of the screen shows a preview of the contents of the data buffer. Note that the section of the buffer displayed in the main chart view can be changed by clicking and dragging the black section of this preview bar. The " | ||
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+ | Each enabled channel has its own options in the Logger instrument. Each of these options configure how logged data is displayed on the chart, but do not affect how data will be logged. Each of these options will be further expanded on in steps 9 and 10 of this guide, below. | ||
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+ | The vertical scale, as seen on the left side of the screen, can be changed by editing the " | ||
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+ | Lastly, the four buttons at the top right corner of the chart view: | ||
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+ | * The uppermost button moves the viewing window in the data buffer to the end, to view the most recent samples. | ||
+ | * The second button can be used to export a CSV file or PNG image file. An exported CSV contains all logged samples in the buffer and can be used in Microsoft Excel, or other spreadsheet applications. Exporting a PNG file takes a snapshot of what is currently displayed on the chart. | ||
+ | * The third button launches a File Explorer, which can be used to browse the OpenLogger' | ||
+ | * The fourth button displays the Pinout Diagram for the OpenLogger. | ||
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