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/* RF.Spice A/D Menus */
=== Main Toolbar ===
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<b>File & Edit Functions</b>
NOTE: "Step Size" is different from "Step Ceiling". Step Size specifies how large each step of the simulation is when using the Step feature. Step Size does not factor into a live analog or mixed-mode simulation, where the SPICE simulation engine decides how large a step to take. Step Ceiling determines the maximum value of the step size which is calculated automatically by the simulation engine.
Update Interval: This mini-toolbar controls the update interval for such things as display of [[Virtual Instrumentsvirtual instruments]], the various meters' text or circuit [[animation]]. A smaller update interval will refresh the instruments and meter texts more quickly and give a more accurate display of the current circuit state at the cost of simulation speed. A larger value will do the reverse.
=== Schematic Toolbar ===
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The Schematic Toolbar only appears if a schematic is the active window.
=== Graph Toolbar ===
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The Graph Toolbar only appears if a graph document is the active window.
=== Schematic Window ===
The Schematic Window contains the work area where the actual circuit is created and drawn, edited and simulated. The schematic window has its own toolbar and toolbox. The simulation is controlled by the simulation controls in the Main Toolbar, and the simulation results are show interactively in the Virtual Instruments panel or in graph windows. A project can have more than one schematic. New schematics can be added using the New... command, instructing that a new schematic be added to the current project.
To learn more about building schematics in [[RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[Working with Schematic Editor]].
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig19.png|thumb|left|640px|RF.Spice A/D Schematic Window]]
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=== Graph Window ===
The graph window is where all the test results are displayed. The graph window is usually generated automatically when a Test is run. The graph has its own toolbar and toolbox to control its display and settings. Plots and the graph appearance are controlled in the toolbox. Individual plot settings and manipulation is controlled with the Edit Plots tab. In this tab you can also add a custom plot or change the properties of any plot. The overall graph display is controlled from the Edit Graph tab. The visual appearance of the graph, including text display position, axes properties and graph colors are controlled here.
To learn more about graphs in [[RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[Visualizing Simulation Data Using Graphs and Tables]].
<table><tr><td> [[File:b2MAN_Fig21b2MAN_Fig20.png|thumb|350pxleft|640px|RF.Spice A/D Table Graph Window]]</td></tr></table>
=== Table Window ===
The table window displays the test results in a tabulated text format instead of a graph window. The table does not have a toolbar of its own and shares a toolbox with the other [[windows]]. Tables are usually generated when a Test is run and a table output is specified. Otherwise, you can create a table from an existing graph by making the graph active and going to selecting the menu item '''File | → Create Table from [[Graph menu]]Menu'''. A new blank table can be inserted into the project by going to selecting the menu item '''File | New... command'''. Tables are not saved with the project.
To learn more about data tables in [[RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[Visualizing Simulation Data Using Graphs and Tables]].
<table><tr><td> [[File:b2MAN_Fig22b2MAN_Fig21.png|thumb|350pxleft|640px|RF.Spice A/D Text Table Window]]</td></tr></table>
=== Text Window ===
The text window handles a variety of jobs. It displays the Netlist if one is created. It also displays the log from simulations and [[tests]]. Finally, it acts as a blank text document that you can keep notes in. A text window has no toolbar and no unique toolbox. Depending on the need, a text document can be automatically generated, or a new blank one can be specified. If you generate a netlist from your schematic, a text document is automatically created and filled in with the net list. A test window Log is created automatically when you run a simulation or test and when the Workshop needs to list warnings or errors. A blank text window can be created by using the File | New... command. <table><tr><td> [[File:b2MAN_Fig22.png|thumb|left|640px|RF.Spice A/D Text Window]]</td></tr></table>
== RF.Spice A/D Menus ==
To learn more about building schematics in [[RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[Working with Schematic Editor]].
=== Schematic Editor's File Menu ===
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig70.png|thumb|left|360px|Schematic Editor's File Menu]]
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<b>File Functions</b>
Exit: Exits the [[RF.Spice A/D]] application. If the [[RF.Spice A/D]] Device Manager is already open, it will stay open even after you quit the [[RF.Spice A/D]] application.
=== Schematic Editor's Edit Menu ===
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<b>Basic Edit Functions</b>
Password: Allows you to set a password after setting device defects.
=== Schematic Editor's View Menu ===
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig72.png|thumb|left|480px|Schematic Editor's View Menu]]
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<b>Toggle View Functions</b>
Show/Hide Instruments: Toggles the display of the Virtual Instruments Panel on the right side of the workspace.
=== Schematic Editor's Parts Menu ===
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig73.png|thumb|left|550px|Schematic Editor's Parts Menu]]
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Select Part: Brings up the following dialog box from which you can choose a part from the thousands of parts in the database. You can specify the part by name, or browse all or part of the database by clicking the applying specific filters to the database.
The Devices menu contains a list of the most commonly used parts, and a Choose Part item to give you access to the full database.
===Schematic Editor's Simulate Menu===
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig74.png|thumb|left|360px|Schematic Editor's Simulate Menu]]
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Run Test Batch: Runs all tests that are batch enabled.
Check for Wiring Errors: Runs a check on the circuit to see if there are any unconnected pins or unconnected wire ends and will display all errors in a new text window.
=== Schematic Editor's Windows Menu ===
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig75.png|thumb|left|360px|Schematic Editor's Windows Menu]]
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The Window menu lists all active circuits and plots and tables, so that you can choose the active window.
