2. New ideas: Introduction of boards and paper
Let's take a look at Repolyzer's data management features.
We've eliminated the data saving process that's typically associated with measurement software. Instead, we've introduced a "board" and "paper" system. This allows users to quickly check and manage their saved data.
Until now, if you didn't properly name your data files, it was easy to forget what each file was. Furthermore, there was no data management software that allowed for easy waveform viewing and "overlay" display.
Repolyzer solves this problem.
Let me explain it simply. Imagine a whiteboard with printed reports posted on it. This is the basic state of Repolyzer. There are two types of papers posted: the "measurement paper" where the measurement data is received, and the "report paper" which is a copy of the measurement results.
The Repolyzer approach to data storage is as follows:
Repolyzer has a "Paper Increase" mode. This function automatically copies measurement papers to create report papers.
Each time a measurement is taken, the measurement paper is copied and attached to the board as a report paper, so there is no need to save the data after each measurement. Once the measurements are complete, you can simply save all the papers at once, saving the trouble of saving data and making it very convenient.
This is where the "Paper Tree" tool comes in handy. This tool manages papers and boards, displaying the papers attached to the board in a tree structure. Even with dozens of papers, you can simply click on the paper you want to see in the Paper Tree to bring it to the front, making it easy to check the waveform.
3. Graphical settings: Config board
We've adopted a graphical user interface (GUI) for intuitive operation of measurement settings. Its most distinctive feature is the "config board."
The configuration board displays icons on the board that represent a systematic diagram of measurement-related functions such as sensors, hardware (front-end), analysis functions, and analysis conditions.
Clicking this icon will open the settings dialog.
We've made it so you don't have to search around for menus or shortcut icons; you can operate it intuitively using the config board.
By the way, have you ever wanted to perform a measurement like this?
When you draw the analysis system you envision on the configuration board using icons, that becomes the analysis system.
Repolyzer helps you create your own personalized measurement and analysis system.
By simply drawing a system diagram of the analysis system using icons, it helps you build a system without making you aware of the complexities of multi-application, multi-frequency range, and multi-channel cross-calculation (frequency response function). We'll talk about multi-functions in more detail next time, but with Repolyzer, you build the analysis system on the config board, set the analysis conditions in the settings dialog, and when you close the config board, it becomes a paper screen that looks just like a word processor.
Experience the feeling of taking measurements without even being aware of it.
Additionally, a graphical "remote control palette" has been provided for the control buttons. While it includes buttons for measurement functions such as Start, Stop, Average, and Trigger, there is a small, narrow button to the right of these buttons.
This is a shortcut to open the configuration board settings dialog, allowing you to access frequently used functions with a single click.
(Excerpt from the email newsletter issued on September 21, 2006)
