=== 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 ===
<table><tr><td> [[File:b2MAN_Fig15.png|thumb|700pxleft|720px|RF.Spice A/D Schematic Toolbar]]</td></tr></table>
The [[Toolbars#Schematic_Toolbar|Schematic Toolbar]] only appears if a schematic is the active window.
To learn more about building schematics in [[RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[Working with Schematic Editor]].
<b>Basic Functions</b>
Select Tool: This is the most commonly used tool and sets the [[Schematic Editor]]'s default normal "Select Mode". This mode will automatically be activated if you deactivate any of the other tools in the toolbar. You can also switch to the normal select mode using the Escape (Esc) Key. In this mode, you can open objects' property dialog by double-clicking on their symbol. Double-click on text blocks to edit them. Using the Select tool, you can drag out a rectangle around a group of devices, segments, and texts to select the group of them.
Wire Tool: This tool is used to draw the line segments that make up the wires. It starts a new segment every time you click down, and ends when you double-click or click the right mouse button.
Text tool: Place text and labels on the circuit.
Probe tool: Allows you to probe wire states in a [[Digital Simulation|digital simulation]].
<b>View Functions</b>
Show/Hide Grid: Toggle the display of the schematic's grid.
Snap To Grid: Toggle [[Schematic Editor]]'s Snap-to-Grid feature. When depressed, the device pins and wires will always line up with grid points. When turned off, device pins and wires can be placed arbitrarily at any point.
Show/Hide Node Names: Toggles the display of node names on the schematic.
Show/Hide Part Values: Toggles the display of part values on the schematic, such as resistance, capacitance, etc.
Show Voltage Text: Toggles the display of circuit [[animation]]'s voltage text during a live analog simulation.
Show Voltage Graphics: Toggles the display of circuit [[animation]]'s voltage graphics during a live analog simulation.
Show Current Text: Toggles the display of circuit [[animation]]'s current text during a live analog simulation.
Show Current Graphics: Toggles the display of circuit [[animation]]'s current graphics during a live analog simulation.
Show Power Text: Toggles the display of circuit [[animation]]'s power text during a live analog simulation.
Show Power Graphics: Toggles the display of circuit [[animation]]'s power graphics during a live analog simulation.
Toggle Perpendicular Wiring: Toggles the restricted perpendicular wiring mode. When depressed, wires are only allowed to be at 90-degree angles. When turned off, wires can take any arbitrary angle.
Probe Menu: This drop-down menu allows you to place various types of voltage or current probes on your circuit. Select a probe type. The cursor shape changes to a small red probe. Drag and place it on a node in the case of a voltage probe, or place it on a device pin in the case of a current probe.
Layout Menu: This drop-down menu allows you to select how to display the [[windows]] and partition the workspace.
Zoom Drop-down List: This drop-down menu allows you to quickly set the zoom level instead of using the magnifying glass to zoom in and out. Click the Zoom button and a drop down list of pre-set zooms will appear. Click on one to apply it.
Show/Hide Live Digital Timing Diagrams: Toggles the display of the live timing diagram window at the bottom of the screen during a [[Digital Simulation|digital simulation]].
Show/Hide Instruments: Toggles the display of the [[Virtual Instruments]] panel, allowing more schematic area to be displayed when hidden.
=== Graph Toolbar ===
<table><tr><td> [[File:b2MAN_Fig16.png|thumb|700pxleft|720px|RF.Spice A/D Graph Toolbar]]</td></tr></table>
The [[Toolbars#Graph_Toolbar | Graph Toolbar]] only appears if a graph document is the active window. To learn more about graphs and plotting data in [[RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[Visualizing Simulation Data Using Graphs and Tables]].
<b>View & Scale Functions</b>
=== Schematic Window ===
[[File:b2MAN_Fig19.png|thumb|350px|RF.Spice A/D 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|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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=== Graph Window ===
[[File:b2MAN_Fig20.png|thumb|350px|RF.Spice A/D 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]].
[[File:b2MAN_Fig70.png|thumb|300px|Schematic Editor's File Menu]]
=== Schematic Editor's File Menu ===
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<b>File Functions</b>
New > New Text Window: Creates a new, blank netlist document and inserts it into the currently active project.
Open > Open Project: Opens an existing (.CPR) project file that might include a circuit, graphs, netlist and other associated files. The standard [[Windows]] Open File dialog box appears with default ".CPR" file extension when this option is selected.
Open > Schematic in a New Project: Opens a previously created schematic in a new project. The standard [[Windows]] Open File dialog box appears with default ".SCM" file extension when this option is selected.
Open > Schematic in Current Project: Opens a previously created schematic in the currently active project. The standard [[Windows]] Open File dialog box appears with default ".SCM" file extension when this option is selected.
Open > Netlist in a New Project: Opens a previously created Netlist file in a new project. The standard [[Windows]] Open File dialog box appears with default ".CIR" file extension when this option is selected.
Open > Graph: Opens a previously saved graph window.
Open > Curve Tracer Test Circuit: Opens one of the curve tracer test circuits for V-I characterization of active devices.
Save Circuit Project: Saves the current project and all its [[windows]] under its current name.
Save Circuit Project As...: Saves the current project and all its [[windows]] to a new project name. The standard [[Windows]] Save File dialog box appears with default ".CPR" file extension when this option is selected.
Close Circuit Project: Closes the current project and all its [[windows]] and removes the project from the Workspace.
Save Schematic: Saves the active schematic but not its project.
Save Schematic As...: Saves the active schematic to a new schematic name. The standard [[Windows]] Save File dialog box appears with default ".SCM" file extension when this option is selected.
Close Schematic: Closes the active schematic window. Alternatively, you can use the close box in the upper left corner of the window.
<b>Database & Netlist Functions</b>
Select Database: Allows you to specify and open a Parts Database. This is the database that will be used by [[B2RF.Spice A/D]] for all the new parts that you will add to the current circuit project. The standard [[Windows]] Open File dialog box appears with default ".MDB" file extension when this option is selected.
Open Device Editor: Opens [[B2RF.Spice A/D Device Editor]] Device Manager in a new separate window.
Create Part from Circuit: Creates a new device out of the current circuit and stores it into the Parts Database.
Create Bill of Materials: Saves a list of devices and packages required to build the circuit.
[[Windows]] Calculator: Opens the standard [[Windows]] calculator in a separate window.
<b>Print Functions</b>
Print: Prints a picture of the circuit or timing diagram on a printer. The window which is in front will be printed. The drawing starts at the top-left corner of the circuit window, and the scaling is the same as that on the screen. The standard [[Windows]] print dialog box will appear when this option is selected.
Print to Fit: Prints a the current circuit, graph or timing diagram on the printer. The window that is in front will be printed. The program will automatically resize the document to fit the printer page. This command is only valid for graphic documents. Text documents will be printed normally.
Print Setup: Lets you specify the page size, orientation, and other specifics for the printer. This is a standard [[Windows]] option.
Get Printer Info: Displays the current printer info and driver version.
Program Options: Brings up a dialog that allows you to set whether or not graphs are saved with the project.
Exit: Exits the [[B2RF.Spice A/D]] application. If the [[B2RF.Spice A/D Device Editor]] Device Manager is already open, it will stay open even after you quit the [[B2RF.Spice A/D]] application.
[[File:b2MAN_Fig71.png|thumb|500px|Schematic Editor's Edit Menu]]
=== Schematic Editor's Edit Menu ===
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<b>Basic Edit Functions</b>
<b>Other Functions</b>
User-Defined [[Parameters]]: Opens up the "User-Defined Parameters" dialog. User-Defined parameters are custom parameters that you can set, which can then be used by any device for simulation. Please see the section on User-Defined Parameters.
Schematic Options: Opens the "Schematic Options" dialog.
Password: Allows you to set a password after setting device defects.
[[File:b2MAN_Fig72.png|thumb|450px|Schematic Editor's View Menu]]
=== Schematic Editor's View Menu ===
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<b>Toggle View Functions</b>
Show > Show Schematic Border: Toggles the schematic border at the top and left on the schematic display.
Show > Show Title Box: Toggles the Titlebox title box display on the schematic.
Show > Show Page Boundaries: Toggles the display of the printed page as a dashed line. Page size and orientation is set in the Page Setup menu in the File menu.
Clear State Display: Clears any steady state displays such as wire state and voltage/current/power values. More information on State Displays can befound under State Display.
Show/Hide Instruments: Toggles the display of the [[Virtual Instruments]] Panel on the right side of the workspace.
[[File:b2MAN_Fig73.png|thumb|500px|Schematic Editor's Parts Menu]]
=== 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.
[[File:b2MAN_Fig74.png|thumb|330px|Schematic Editor's Simulate Menu]]
===Schematic Editor's Simulate Menu===
<table><tr><td> [[File:b2MAN_Fig74.png|thumb|left|360px|Schematic Editor's Simulate Menu]]</td></tr></table> Run Test Batch: Runs all [[Tests]] tests that are batch enabled.
Go/Run: Starts a live simulation.
Time Options: Brings up the "Simulation Time Options" dialog, where you can set the values for time step and walk factor.
Spice [[Simulation Options]]: This menu brings up a dialog box containing three tabs: Convergence Options, Mixed Mode Options, and Miscellaneous Options, which allow you to set various options for simulation. More information can be found in the [[Simulation Options]] section.
Edit External Libraries: Allows you to include other subcircuit and process models in the netlist. It goes along with the Use External Library Model checkbox in the Edit Part dialog for devices in the circuit. If the Use External Library Model checkbox is selected, then there should be an external library file containing the model for that part.
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.
[[File:b2MAN_Fig75.png|thumb|330px|Schematic Editor's Windows Menu]]
=== 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.
Cascade: Arranges the [[windows]] so that they overlap.
Tile Horizontal: Arranges the [[windows]] as non-overlapping tiles horizontally.
Tile Vertical: Arranges the [[windows]] as non-overlapping tiles vertically.
Arrange Icons: Arranges the icons at the bottom of the window.
=== Schematic Editor's Contextual Menu ===
This menu shows up when you right click on a Device in Workshop. Most of these menu items have a counterpart somewhere in the [[Menus]] menus or [[Toolbars]]toolbars. The items listed below are unique to the right-click menu.
The following three menu items, available from within the Workshop when you right click on a Device, can store Devices, Simulation Models, and Symbols back to the database. Refer to the "Working with the Database" section for more information.
=== Graph View's Window Menu ===
Identical to the Schematic View's Window menu - allows you arrange and move between project [[windows]].
=== Table View Menus ===