File | Open

To open a data file, press the  icon or select File | Open from the menu. TOACI1, TOA5, TOB1, TOB2, TOB3, CSIXML, printable ASCII, comma separated ASCII, and array-based datalogger binary data files can be viewed.

Files with a particular extension can be configured in Windows to be opened by View Pro automatically when double-clicked in Windows Explorer. Refer to Assigning Data Files to View Pro|tag=AssignFiles for more information.

NOTE:  If you are viewing a CSIXML file and it was collected using the Midnight is 2400 option, midnight will not be displayed as 2400 in View Pro.

Array-based Data Files

When opening a data file from an array-based datalogger, you will be given the option of loading an FSL (Final Storage Label) file. The FSL file will be used to provide column headings. (The *.FSL file is created when a datalogger program is compiled in Edlog or ShortCut.)

If a data file is opened that contains multiple arrays, the entire data file will be opened in one window. In addition, each array will be opened in a separate window. The window containing the entire data file is for viewing only. Data must be graphed from the individual array windows.

NOTE:  Individual array windows will not have an array ID column. The array ID will be identified in the window’s title bar.

Array-based data files do not contain timestamps. If an FSL file is associated with the data file, View Pro will try to extract timestamps from the appropriate columns. You can select View | Array Definitions to specify how the timestamps are created. Note that if no timestamps are used, data cannot be graphed.

Scrolling Data Files

A data file can be scrolled using the scroll bars at the top and right of the window. A data file can also be scrolled vertically by clicking and holding with the mouse just above the bottom scroll bar. It can be scrolled horizontally by clicking and holding with the mouse just above the right scroll bar

Refreshing Data Files

An opened data file can be refreshed by pressing the  icon on the toolbar. This is useful if you are viewing a file, and additional data has been stored since the file was first opened.

Low Memory Errors

Depending upon your computer's hardware specifications and operating system, you may experience low memory errors when trying to open large data files with View Pro. It may be necessary to close other applications in such instances.

View Pro can be run as a stand-alone program by double-clicking the View_Pro.exe file in Windows Explorer. This will allow you to open larger data files without memory errors.