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Specifies the FSL file to be used and how the timestamps will be created for an array from an array-based datalogger data file.

NOTE:  If a data file is opened that contains multiple arrays, each array will be opened in a separate window. The array definitions for each array are set individually.

Data values from array-based data files cannot be graphed unless an *.FSL file has been associated with the data file or the Array Definitions dialog box has been used to generate timestamps for the data file.

FSL File

Select the FSL (Final Storage Label) file that will be used to provide column headings. The *.FSL file is created when a datalogger program is compiled in Edlog or ShortCut.

No Timestamp

No timestamps will be used. Note that arrays without timestamps cannot be graphed.

Extract Timestamp using RealTime fields

The timestamps will be extracted from the real time fields of the array. (Real time fields are placed into the array by using the P77 instruction in the Edlog program.) Select a field from the drop-down list for Year, Day, Time, and Seconds. If there is no array field to match a value, you may choose Missing or Use Fixed Value. If Missing is chosen, the value (year, day, time, or seconds) will not be part of the timestamps. If Use Fixed Value is chosen, you must specify a Fixed Value that will be used for the year, day, time, or seconds for all timestamps.

Generate Timestamps

The timestamps will be generated based on the date and time of the first record and the interval between records. Enter the date and time of the first array record in Initial Date & Time. Then enter the interval between records in Data Interval.