New Version of the Form Module Released!
A new version of the Form Module is now available for users of SweepMe! 1.5.6.20 and higher!
What’s New?
Port Field
The highlight of this release is the introduction of the Port Field. This new input type allows users to add a field to their GUI that dynamically lists available ports managed by the Port Manager. This feature makes it easier to configure and select communication ports for your instruments directly from the User interface.
Port Types
When setting up the Port Field, you can choose the type of ports to be displayed in the dropdown. The supported port types include:
- COM
- GPIB
- PXI
- USBTMC
- TCPIP
- SOCKET
This flexibility allows you to tailor the interface according to the specific communication needs of your instruments and setups.
Other Features of the Form Module
As a reminder, the Form Module allows you to add various user-defined input fields to the SweepMe! GUI, including:
- Integer: Numeric input fields for whole numbers.
- Float: Numeric input fields for decimal numbers.
- Comboboxes: Dropdown lists for predefined options.
- Timestamps: Input fields for date and time.
- Strings: Text input fields for custom strings.
These fields can be used as parameters for instrument drivers via the ParameterSystem. This allows for the creation of interactive GUIs where setup users can select parameters directly from the interface rather than configuring each driver individually.
Updating your Form Module
To use the new Form module, you need to upgrade your SweepMe! installation to Version >1.5.6.20 as described here. Then, update your Form Module in the Version Manager and you are ready to start.
Happy measuring!