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1. Introduction
This document provides information on the use of the Honeywell terminal emulation program WinVIEWS. WinVIEWS, or
Windows Virtual Interface to the Enhanced Warning System, is a software tool used in troubleshooting and checkout of aircraft
installations of the Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS).

2. Effectivity
This user’s guide is effective for WinVIEWS Version 2.0, PN 998-2846-500.

3. Reference Documents
060-4199-111 Current Value Table (CVT) Item Reference List for EGPWS
965-0976-603 Product Specification for MK V/VII EGPWS
965-1176-601 Product Specification for MK VI/VIII EGPWS
704-2617 EGPWS RS-232 Cable Assembly Drawing

4. Overview
The EGPWS provides an RS-232 test connection that can be used to access internal data from the EGPWS. In addition to internal
data, other items such as unit configuration and flight history can also be viewed using a personal computer (PC).
A PC terminal emulator program called WinVIEWS is used to access information in the EGPWS. WinVIEWS runs on any PC with
Windows 3.1 or higher and communicates with the EGPWS by a serial cable connection. WinVIEWS automatically configures the
communications port of the PC.
WinVIEWS has two basic modes of operation, Terminal Mode and Data Display Mode. Terminal Mode is used to send EGPWS
commands and receive data responses. Signals (data) can be seen in real-time using the Data Display Mode. Data Display Mode
can be used to assist in the system checkout when using an appropriate command file.

5. Loading WinVIEWS
WinVIEWS Version 2.0, PN 998-2846-500, is available on diskette free of charge from Honeywell Order Administration in Redmond,
Washington (phone 425-885-8917, fax 425-885-8988). WinVIEWS may also be downloaded from our Internet site, www.egpws.com.
The WinVIEWS files (~ 727 K bytes) are included in the install diskette. These files may be zipped together into one self-extracting
zip file. The files contained are:
System files
_inst16.ex_, _isdel.exe, _setup.dll, _setup.lib, data.z, setup.exe, setup.ins, setup.lst, setup.pkg, uninst16.exe
Helper files
Gen_GTP.cmd – a generic command file of ground test CVT Items
Gen_FTP.cmd – a generic command file of flight test CVT Items
Readme.txt – information file
WinVUser.doc – This document
Using a PC running Windows 3.1 or later, create a WinVIEWS directory, and copy all the files to the PC. Unzip the files if
necessary. Run the SETUP.EXE file to install WinVIEWS on the PC. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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6. Starting WinVIEWS
Verify that the serial port of the PC is connected to the RS-232 port of the EGPWS via a serial cable. Verify the EGPWS power is
ON.
Note For interface directly to the EGPWS front panel RS-232 port, see Section 4, Reference Document 704-2617.

Start WinVIEWS on the PC by clicking on the WinVIEWS icon. The program will automatically choose an open serial port.
Typically, this will be COM1 or COM2. Ensure the box labeled “Automatically send command file after connect” is NOT selected.
Press “Connect” to continue.
Wait a few seconds while the EGPWS scrolls through the startup screen. If the “>” prompt doesn’t appear, press CTRL and Z
simultaneously to establish communications between the PC and the EGPWS.
Note If the EGPWS power is cycled while WinVIEWS is running, communication between the EGPWS and PC will be lost.
Once the EGPWS has regained power, press CTRL and Z simultaneously to re-establish communications between the PC
and the EGPWS.
When started by this method, WinVIEWS enters the Terminal Mode where the user can send EGPWS commands and view signal
responses. Use the drop-down command menus or type a command (followed by the Enter key) to send the command. The
EGPWS will respond to the PC. Enter “help” or “?” for a complete list of commands.
Note If the PC has infrared (IR) port capability enabled on the COM port, this will need to disabled prior to using WinVIEWS
on the PC.
Note At the initial Connect screen, if the box labeled “Automatically send command file after connect” is selected, WinVIEWS
will attempt to load the command file shown at the bottom of the dialog box. The target command file can be changed by
pressing the Change button, and browsing to find the command file. If the box labeled “Enter Data Display Mode after
loading Command File” is selected, WinVIEWS will attempt to enter Data Display Mode after loading the command file. It
is a good practice to leave the box labeled “Delete current EGPWS signal list before loading Command File” always
selected.

7. Terminal Mode
Terminal Mode is the primary mode of using WinVIEWS to query the EGPWS signals. While in Terminal Mode, the user receives
a command prompt “>” from the EGPWS whenever it is ready to receive a command. The user can enter a command by selecting it
from the drop-down “Commands” menu or by typing it in after the prompt. This command will be sent to the EGPWS. The EGPWS
will respond to the PC with the requested information.
This information can be viewed on the PC or recorded as a text file for later review.
While in Terminal Mode, it is also possible to send the EGPWS a list of signals from a command file or a list of commands from a
script file. Command files contain a list of signal names that are sent to the EGPWS so that the values can be viewed. Similarly,
script files contain a list of commands to be sent to the EGPWS for processing.

WinVIEWS - Terminal Mode

File Edit View Commands Options Help
>

Terminal Mode Screen

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Short-cut keys are available to send frequently used commands such as Present Status (F7) or Self Test Level 1 (F8). The drop-
down menu lists the short-cut key.

7.1 Present Status

Usually it is best to begin by checking Present Status; type PS and press Enter, or simply press F7. An example is shown below
for a MK V EGPWS installed in a Gulfstream IV. The following text will appear on the PC.
Note If the text overruns one screen height, the message “Press to Continue (Y/N)” will appear at the bottom of the screen.
Press Y to continue scrolling down.
>PS
EGPWS CONFIGURATION:
PART NUMBER: 965-0976-003-210-210
MOD STATUS: 9
SERIAL NUMBER: 6997

APPLICATION S/W VERSION: 210

CONFIGURATION S/W VERSION: 210
TERRAIN DATABASE VERSION: 422
ENVELOPE MOD DATABASE VERSION: B02
BOOT CODE VERSION: B101.2

CURRENT FAULTS:
NO FAULTS

PROGRAM PIN CONFIGURATION:

Aircraft Type = 87
Audio Menu = 0
Altitude Callout Menu = 15
Configuration Option 2 Selected
Alternate Mode 6 Volume Selected
Dual GPS Selected
Windshear Caution with Voice Selected
Bank Angle Selected
Peaks Enabled
Obstacle Awareness Enabled

RAW PROGRAM PIN STATES:

Program Pin 1 (TP-10A) = 8 (TP-04D)
Program Pin 2 (TP-10B) = 3 (MP-15D)
Program Pin 3 (TP-10C) = 2 (MP-03A or Gnd)
Program Pin 4 (MP-04D) = 8 (TP-04D)
Program Pin 5 (MP-04B) = 2 (MP-03A or Gnd)
Program Pin 6 (MP-08A) = 1 (Open)
Program Pin 7 (MP-14D) = 5 (MP-07B)
Program Pin 8 (MP-05A) = 1 (Open)
Program Pin 9 (MP-02C) = 1 (Open)
Program Pin 10 (MP-04A) = 1 (Open)
Program Pin 11 (MP-04C) = 5 (MP-07B)
Program Pin 12 (TP-05B) = 4 (MP-03D)
Program Pin 13 (MP-05B) = 3 (MP-15D)
Program Pin 14 (TP-02C) = 2 (MP-03A or Gnd)
Program Pin 15 (MP-15C) = 1 (Open)
Program Pin 16 (MP-08B) = 5 (MP-07B)
Program Pin 17 (TP-06D) = 1 (Open)
Program Pin 18 (MP-15A) = 1 (Open)
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 Program Pin 19 (MP-15B) = 1 (Open)

7.2 Commands
See the drop-down “Commands” menu (Section 7.5.1.4) for frequently used commands. Below is an alphabetical list of the
commands most often used. Press CTRL-R to repeat the previous command. To see a list of all commands, type HELP or ?, then
press Enter.
CXR <CVT Item> - output CVT Item's value
Example “CXR RawPitch1” will list current value of #1 Pitch source (in degrees)
Note: For a list of common CVT Items, see Honeywell document 060-4199-111, Current Value Table (CVT) Item Reference List for
EGPWS
CXL <CVT Item or partial name> - list matching CVT Items
Example “CXL GPS” will return all CVT Items with string GPS in their name
COV <CVT Item> <value> - overwrite CVT Item's value
Example “COV TerClr 750” will set computed terrain clearance to 750 feet
Note: When using the COV command, the red COMPUTER FAIL LED on the EGPWS front panel will illuminate to indicate a
software value has been overwritten.
COD <CVT Item or ALL> - clear overwrite of specific or all CVT Items
Example “COD TerClr” will return computed terrain clearance to normal processing
Note: When the COD ALL command is issued, the status LEDs on the EGPWS front panel will return to normal processing.
FHE - Flight history erase (will verify and reboot)
FHF - Output flight fault history
FHG - Output ground history
FHI - Output INOP history
FHS - Output status history
FHW - Output Warning history
ST <1-6,L, or C> - Perform SelfTest 1-6 (L=Long Level 1; C=Cancel)
VOI <word> - Voice a word (if word unknown it will be spelled)

7.3 Script Files

Script files are files with *.SCR extension which contain a list of commands to be sent to the EGPWS. Script files can be created
using a text editor. A sample script file is shown below. This file will set the EGPWS position to near Seattle, Washington, at an
altitude of 12,000 feet, heading true north, with a groundspeed of 200 knots. The display range will be forced to 300 nautical miles:
COV PosUncert 0
COV TAWxRng1 300
COV TACAlt 12000
COV TALatude 47
COV TALngude –122
COV TATruHd 0
COV TATruTrk 0
delay 4000
COV TAGndSpd 200

The delay statement is not an EGPWS command and is not sent to the EGPWS. Instead, the “delay 4000” command causes
WinVIEWS to wait 4000 ms (4 seconds) before sending the next command.

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7.4 Command Files
Ground testing of EGPWS typically uses WinVIEWS in Data Display Mode to view and verify all EGPWS inputs. The EGPWS
inputs are defined by Current Value Table (CVT) Items. While in Terminal Mode, it is possible to send the required list of CVT
Items to the EGPWS for real-time display. This is called loading a Command file and must be done prior to using the real-time Data
Display Mode.
Command files are text files with the *.CMD extension which contain a list of CVT Items to be sent to the EGPWS. Command files
can be created using a text editor. Sample command files are typically found in an appendix to the applicable ground test
procedure. Sample command files for ground and flight testing are found on the WinVIEWS diskette.
A brief sample Command File is shown below:
RawRA1 VCF
RawBAlt1
AGS1Val F
SystemRNP C
The first string is the CVT Item (example RawRA1 is the raw radio altitude from the #1 source). After a space, the second string
contains a combination of the letters V, C, and/or F, signifying if the user wishes to examine the Value, Custom and/or Flag field of
the preceding CVT Item. Specifying no letters defaults to examining the Value field.
See section 7.5.1.1 below for further instruction loading Command Files. See section 8 (Data Display Mode) for further instruction
viewing signals loaded from Command Files.

7.5 Drop Down Menus

The following drop-down menus are available in Terminal Mode, but not in Display Data Mode.

7.5.1 File Menu

7.5.1.1 Load Command File (F1)

The Load Command File menu choice allows the user to load selected CVT Item into the EGPWS. A typical Windows dialog box
for loading files will appear. Use the Directories and Drives windows to select the location where Command Files are saved on
your PC.
It is optional whether to erase the current signal list before loading the command file, but erasing the current signal list is
recommended to avoid confusion. If desired, the user may also choose to have WinVIEWS go directly into Data Display Mode
after loading the command file. If this option is not chosen, the user can enter Data Display Mode using the drop-down menu
choice “File/Enter Data Display Mode” or by pressing F6.
When the command file is finished loading, an inquiry may appear asking if you wish to view the Error file. The Error file is a listing
of commands that didn’t load. Usually these are CVT Items that don’t apply to the current aircraft configuration. This is expected
when using the generic command files found on the WinVIEWS diskette. You can view these errors now by selecting Yes, or
answer No to view them later (an error.txt file is generated in the directory where the command file resides).
Note: If a Command File generates errors while loading, it can be modified to remove the offending CVT Items. Prior to
modifying a Command File, it is best to review the list of errors to see what CVT Items are unknown in the current
configuration. While some may be obvious (GPS signals in a non-GPS installation), the lack of expected signals may
indicate configuration strapping errors (i.e. Display signals unknown in installations that use terrain display). For a list of
common CVT Items, see Honeywell document 060-4199-111, Current Value Table (CVT) Item Reference List for EGPWS.

7.5.1.2 Load Script File

The Load Script File menu choice allows the user to load selected commands into the EGPWS (see section 7.3 for a discussion of
Script Files). A typical Windows dialog box for loading files will appear. Use the Directories and Drives windows to select the
location where Script Files are saved on your PC.

7.5.1.3 Show Last Command / Script File Errors

When a command or script file is sent to the EGPWS using WinVIEWS, any errors are written to a log file. Only the log from the
last processed command or script file is kept, and this log may be viewed using the File/Show Last Command/Script File Errors

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menu item. WinVIEWS displays the log using the Windows Notepad accessory. If your PC does not have Windows Notepad
installed, this command will not work properly.

7.5.1.4 Start / Stop Recording Terminal Log (F11)

While in Terminal Mode, it is possible to save the session to a *.TXT or *.LOG file for later viewing. Either of these files can be
viewed with most text editors, including Windows Notepad (provided the log is shorter than 64 Kbytes). The name of the log file
is specified using a standard Windows file open dialog box, when the recording is started using the “File/Start Recording Terminal
Log” menu item. Once a terminal recording log is started, it will continue until it is stopped with the “File/Stop Recording Terminal
Log” menu item or until WinVIEWS exits. An example follows (using the shortcut key F11):
1. Press F11 to open the log file
2. Set the file name and directory. Using the aircraft registration number with a *.TXT extension is recommended
3. Perform a Present Status by pressing F7 (press Y to answer all continuation messages)
4. Press F11 to close the log file
This method of recording data is especially helpful during EGPWS installation. It allows installers to record and save the installed
configuration, and is easily e-mailed to Customer Service Engineering should troubleshooting assistance be required.

7.5.1.5 Enter Data Display Mode (F6)

From Terminal Mode, the user may enter Data Display Mode by choosing the “File/Enter Data Display Mode” menu item or
pressing F6. If there are no CVT Items currently loaded, an error message will be generated on the screen, and WinVIEWS will
automatically return to Terminal Mode.

7.5.1.6 Set Data History File (F3)

When viewing data real-time in Data Display Mode, the data on the screen may be recorded. However, while in Data Display
Mode, the display may not be interrupted with a dialog box. Therefore, the data history file name and location must be set before
entering Data Display Mode, via the “File/Set Data History File” menu item. The base filename is entered using a standard
Windows file open dialog box. An example follows (using the shortcut key F3):
1. Press F3 to open the history file
2. Set the file name and directory. Using the aircraft registration number with a *.HST extension is recommended. Note that
the file name cannot exceed 8 characters in length, and the last two characters will always be truncated and replaced with
numeric characters (starting with 00). If the user tries to save the file as N1234AB.HST, the file will actually be saved as
N1234A00.HST.
3. Press F6 to enter Data Display Mode. The history file name and location will appear in the F4 command line.

7.5.1.7 Exit (ALT-F4)

This menu choice exits WinVIEWS. ALT-F4 will do likewise.

7.5.2 Edit Menu

7.5.2.1 Copy
In Terminal Mode, Edit/Copy (or CTRL-C) copies the highlighted lines of text to the Windows clipboard. This menu item will not
be enabled until text is selected.

7.5.2.2 Paste
In Terminal Mode, Edit/Paste (or CTRL-V) pastes the text from the Windows clipboard onto the end of the terminal window text.
This menu item will not be enabled unless there is text in the Windows clipboard.

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7.5.3 View Menu

7.5.3.1 Toolbar
In Terminal Mode, View/Toolbar toggles whether the toolbar at the top of the terminal window is visible or not. When the toolbar
is visible, there is a checkmark next to the word “Toolbar.” The toolbar should be turned off in this version because it is mostly
unused. Future product versions may contain a toolbar with more functions.

7.5.3.2 Status Bar

In Terminal Mode, View/Status Bar toggles whether the status bar at the bottom of the terminal window is visible or not. When the
status bar is visible, there is a checkmark next to the words “Status Bar.” The status bar contains a short text description of the
selected menu item, for some items. The right portion of the status bar also shows the state of caps lock, num lock, and scroll lock
keys.

7.5.4 Commands Menu

7.5.4.1 Present Status (F7)

Sends the “PS” command to the EGPWS, which returns information about the EGPWS current status. F7 is the short-cut key for
Present Status.

7.5.4.2 Add CVT Item

Invokes a dialog box that can be used to add one CVT Item to the currently loaded list. The value, custom, and/or flag fields for
the entered signal name can be selected by checking the corresponding check boxes. To add a CVT Item to the currently loaded
list, place the name of the CVT Item to be added in the box, and press the Add button. Press F6 to return to Data Display Mode to
view the added CVT Item.

7.5.4.3 List Selected CVT Items

Sends the “cml” command to the EGPWS, which lists all the CVT Items currently loaded.

7.5.4.4 List Available CVT Items

Sends the “cxl” command to the EGPWS, which lists all the possible CVT Items the user could add, based on the current EGPWS
configuration.

7.5.4.5 Delete All CVT Items

Sends the “cmd ALL” command to the EGPWS, which removes all CVT Items from the PC’s current list.

7.5.4.6 Flight Warnings

Sends the “FHE” command to the EGPWS, which lists all the flight warnings.

7.5.4.7 Flight Faults

Sends the “FHF” command to the EGPWS, which lists all the flight faults.

7.5.4.8 Ground History

Sends the “FHG” command to the EGPWS, which lists all the ground history faults.

7.5.4.9 Self Test 1 – 6 (F8 for Self Test 1)

Sends the “ST X” command to the EGPWS, where X is 1 through 6. This runs an EGPWS self test. F8 is the shortcut key for Self
Test 1. For a description of Self Test levels 1-6, see the applicable Product Specification.

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Note Once a self test is started, the same selection source, either the cockpit switch or the RS-232 port, must be used to
conclude self test.

7.5.4.10 Self Test Cancel

Sends the “ST C” command to the EGPWS. This cancels a self test in progress.

7.5.4.11 Reset EGPWS and WinVIEWS

Sends a command to the EGPWS to reset the unit and also resets WinVIEWS.

7.5.5 Options Menu

7.5.5.1 Settings
The Settings dialog box contains two items:
Suppress “Continue (Y/N) ?” messages? - Checking this box sets WinVIEWS to suppress these messages and the page pause
that the EGPWS generates at the end of a page of text. These (Y/N) messages are seen during replies to commands sent in
Terminal Mode.
EGPWS Data Sampling Interval - Entering a value in milliseconds sets the EGPWS data sampling rate. This value must be a
multiple of 100 milliseconds. The data sampling rate determines how often the EGPWS updates CVT Items when in Data Display
Mode. This sample rate also affects data recording. Fast sample rates (100 ms) can be used to capture fast transient conditions,
and result in better data resolution. Start with a setting of 500 ms for Pentium PCs and with 1,000 ms for 486 PCs.

7.5.5.2 Terminal Font

This menu choice allows the user to set the font (type and size) used in Terminal Mode. The font is selected using a standard
Windows font selection dialog box and the choice is saved in the WINVIEWS.INI file for future program use. Typically the font
will be set to Courier New, font style “Regular”, font size 10. Set the font to a larger size for easier reading. Set the font to a
smaller size to fit more information on a single screen.
Note: If the font size is set too high, all information may not be displayed on the PC screen. In this case, use the scroll bars to
view missing CVT Items or decrease the font size. In cases of extremely large font size (larger than 3000) no data will be
displayed, reduce the font size to 10-12.

7.5.5.3 Data Display Font

This menu choice allows the user to set the font used in Data Display Mode. The font is selected using a standard Windows font
selection dialog box and the choice is saved in the WINVIEWS.INI file for future program use. Typically the font will be set to
Courier New, font style “Regular”, font size 10. Set the font to a larger size for easier reading. Set the font to a smaller size to fit
more CVT item information on a single screen.
Note: If the font size is set too high, all CVT Items loaded may not be displayed on the PC screen. In this case, use the scroll
bars to view missing CVT Items or decrease the font size. In cases of extremely large font size (larger than 3000) no data
will be displayed, reduce the font size to 10-12.

7.5.6 Help Menu

7.5.6.1 Contents
This item opens the WinVIEWS help file to the table of contents.

7.5.6.2 About WinVIEWS

This item opens a Windows About box, which displays the WinVIEWS version, copyright message and developer.

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8. Data Display Mode
Data Display Mode is a real-time display of selected signals (data) in the EGPWS. The user interface in this mode is limited to
function keys (i.e. F6, F10) rather than the drop-down menus and dialog boxes used in the Terminal Mode. The available
function keys are listed on the screen during Data Display Mode.
As new values are received from the EGPWS during Data Display Mode, an airplane symbol in the lower right corner of the screen
does an eight-point roll. The aircraft symbol serves as a confidence indicator for RS-232 communication to the EGPWS. While in
Data Display Mode, it is possible to record the changing signal values in a file with a * .HST extension. These recordings use a
unique compression format and can be post-processed using special Honeywell tools. These special tools will convert the HST
file into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, with each CVT Item displayed in a column. HST files can be simply viewed with Microsoft
Wordpad. By this method, only CVT Items that change from the previous time interval are written to the file.

WinVIEWS - Display Data Mode

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F4 Start recording data history in C:\EGPWS\Winviews\Winv00.hst
F5 Stop data recording history
F6 Exit Data Display mode
F9 Drop event flag #1
F10 Roll Data History file -o-

Data Display Mode Screen

Before entering Display Data Mode you must load a command file. The command file is loaded while in Terminal Mode using a
drop-down menu or function key (F1). See section 7.5.1.1 for more details.

8.1 Recording Data History

The data viewed in Data Display Mode may be recorded for later analysis. A history file with a * .HST extension is used to log the
data. These history files use a special compressed format and must be processed by Honeywell using special tools.
The name and location of the history file must be entered in Terminal Mode (before entering Data Display Mode). See section
7.5.1.6 for more details.
The recording is started with the F4 key and stopped with the F5 key. The last two digits of the file name can be incremented using
the F10 key. When a data history recording exceeds 1.44MB (the size of a high-density 3.5” disk) the last two digits of the file
name will automatically be incremented (from 00 to 01, from 09 to 10, etc.). Also, events can be dropped in the file during recording
using the F9 key, to aid in finding a particular section of the file later.

8.2 Commands

8.2.1 F4 - Start Recording History

Press F4 to begin recording data (CVT Item values) in a data history file with a * .HST extension. During data recording, a new file
may be started by pressing the F10 key. When a data recording is started, the F4 command line will change from “Start recording
data history in…” to “RECORDING DATA HISTORY in...”. If a data history file is incremented (automatically or by pressing F10)
during data collection, the original file is closed, the file name is incremented, and the recording continues in the new file.

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8.2.2 F5 - Stop Recording History
While in Data Display Mode and while a data history recording is in progress, the recording may be stopped by pressing F5. It is
possible to make multiple recordings in the same file by starting and stopping the recording. When a data recording is in progress,
and the recording is stopped, the F4 command line will change from “RECORDING DATA HISTORY in...” to “Start recording data
history in…”.

8.2.3 F6 - Exit Data Display Mode

While in Data Display Mode, the user can return to Terminal Mode by pressing the F6 or ESC key. If data history recording is in
progress at exit, the data history recording will be stopped automatically.

8.2.4 F9 - Drop Event Flag

While in Data Display Mode and recording the data history, it is possible to drop “markers” in the data history file, to later
correlate data to an event (i.e. dropping a marker when the plane banks steeply, etc.). Pressing F9 drops an event flag, and when
this is successful, the event flag number in the line at the bottom of Data Display Mode increments by one.
The event flags dropped in the data history file are of the form: “Event Flag n @ t” where ‘n’ is the event flag number and ‘t’ is the
time in ms since recording start when the event flag was dropped.
If dropping an event flag is unsuccessful for some reason, the PC speaker will beep and the event flag number will not increment.

8.2.5 F10 - Roll Data History File

In Data Display Mode, the F4 command line displays the name and location of the data history file. This file name can be
incremented by pressing F10. The F4 command line will show the new filename after a successful increment. A data history file
can be incremented while a recording is in progress. This causes the original file to be closed and a new file with the incremented
name to be opened.

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