SimplexNumerica differentiates between two program modes, TestMode and EvaluationMode.  All calculations are executed basically in the TestMode, even if you are in the EvaluationMode.  E.g., a pocket calculator executes always the calculation with the number in the display.  SimplexNumerica proceeds similarly.  If e.g. several series of measurements in form of graphs are overlaid, then you are inevitably in the EvaluationMode.  If an interpolation for all series of measurements is starting, afterwards, SimplexNumerica copies the results from TestMode to EvaluationMode.

Normally this would not care the user, if he is not intervening in this automation.  But exactly, you can intervene when you want.  The TestMode is particularly suitable for fast, direct calculations and tests, e.g. if you would select the suitable interpolation function for a certain measuring data series, by liking to execute several calculations for the same data record.

In the TestMode the coordinate system is restructured after each modification. The TestMode is only for algorithm relevant executed calculations; therefore it held no inscriptions and diagram features.

In addition, you can operate in the EvaluationMode and influence directly the internal memory record.  This takes place over a special dialogbox, which appears automatic with each relevant calculation or you can call it manually from the Pulldown-menu <Edit>, menu option <Memory Dialog>.  You will find a better description of this dialogbox under next chapters. 

If you are in the TestMode and want to turn into to the EvaluationMode, then you can select the menu option <Set EvaluationMode> in the Pulldown-menu <Edit>.  If you would like to return later briefly to the TestMode, then you can do this over the key SPACE or in the Statusbar icon.  Renewed pressing of the key lets you return again to the EvaluationMode.  If you would like to leave however the EvaluationMode completely, then you can do this over the selection of the Pulldown-menus <Edit>, menu option <Set TestMode>.  You will be asked whether the overlapping memory is to be preserved or deleted. If the memory is cleared, then the memory record must again be re-structured.

Set TestMode

In contrast to the EvaluationMode only one curve can be drawn. It is primary for testing fittings like Approximation and Interpolation curves without any overhead. If you stay at the EvaluationMode and call <Set TestMode> then the program will inform you with the following alertbox:

Button Cancel

Stay longer in the EvaluationMode.

Button Delete

Switch to the TestMode. The Evaluation Memory Record will be destroyed.

Button Switch

Switch to the TestMode. The Evaluation Memory Record will not be destroyed so that you can switch between both modes (e.g. with key <Space>).

Set EvaluationMode

In the EvaluationMode you can put more than one graph in a chart. Also all graphic elements, like legend, drawings, etc. are available. Use this mode if you know the curve fittings for the data and add additional graphs to a chart.

Memory Dialog

If you stay at the EvaluationMode, then the possibility exists of manipulating the memory record. You do this, by calling the menu option <Memory Dialog>.

The sense of this dialog is it to accomplish certain changes at the individual memory record. For example, you can delete a graph or change the line type of graphs.

Put into Record

Tip:

First, put into the record the appropriated properties (e.g. Fill Style). After that <Store> it into the record.

<SampleData> is always being stored because the program needs limits for the AutoScale function. CurveData, ErrorData (= z-Axis) and the Fit-Arrays can be stored or not.

<View Marker> means that what it says: Shows or hides the marker in a chart for the current record. It is not possible do hide the marker for all records. You can directly setup the properties for <Marker & Lines> with the button behind the checkbox.

You can <Fill a Curve> in similar ways. Hook the checkbox and set the properties likewise.

Decide which way you will fill the curves either to the x-Axis or within the Curves. If the curves are not filled right, then you can try to set the number of polygons higher.

<Bar Chart>

Setup the current record with additional bars. If you like to have a complete bar chart diagram so it is recommended to use the bar chart icons on the Toolswindow, instead.

<File Name> puts the last data path and filename in the edit field <Set as:> plus a <+> sign at the end of the string (+ means trending).

<Reference> activate the dialogbox for adjusting automatically a Reference Curve at the global Reference Line (see Pulldown-menu Options, menu Set Reference Line) during trending the SampleData. Put the path and the filename for the Reference Curve in the dialogbox. Then push the button <Load & Put in Record>. The loaded CurveData will be stored in the current record. If you want to adjust the CurveData at a specified Reference Line then hook the checkbox for doing it. See chapter <Online Trending> for more information.

If there is not set yet a Reference Line, then follow the next alertbox:

<Show this Record in Chart> means exactly that what it says.

<Ignore this Record during AutoScale> should also be clear enough.

<Connect Data with Polygon>

If no curve (= CurveData) is available, then you can connect the SampleData with pure lines. This will be a simple Polygon. The polygon lines connecting measurement points (Marker) with another. You have to recognize that these lines will not be a real curve in SimplexNumerica.

There is a checkbox called <Marker colour for Polygon> in the Lines and Marker dialog to swap between marker and line colours. This makes sense if you are going to use both curve and polygon in the same record to distinguish between them.

<Set as an Integral>

Set the Integral option in the memory record. The next picture shows you that the filling style will be match to an integral function.

Use for Trending

Trending will be a special topic in the next chapters on this manual. Click on this button to prepare this record as a trending one.

Set Record

Primary to store the current record in the memory.

<Active is:> shows you the name of the current memory record.

<Set as:> put in the name of the current memory record or goto the left (<) or right (>) existing memory record. S3 means here that this is the 4^th record (0,1, … , n-1, n).

<Rename> renames <Active is:> in <Set as:>!

<Delete> removes <Active is:> from the record.

<Recall> sets <Active is:> as the current the record (often automatically done by the program).

Left (<) or Right (>) are calling <Recall> automatically for the previous or next record.

<Undo> tries to undo a <Put into record> action. Unfortunately, not all actions can be going back.

<Store> stores all actions in the internal memory record.

Manipulations

Manipulations are normally domiciled in the Pulldown-menu Functions. Sometimes it is more comfortable to call it from here.

Goto the Pulldown-menu Functions in this manual to getting more information.

Assign x/y-Data to Axis

Each SampleData can be displayed in the physical coordinate system. The question is how we can set the right axis for it. Now, it is done here. Please choose for x and y the right axis in the combobox.

You can test it by calling the Haircross. It will showing you a marker on the assigned axis.

Colour & Styles

This menu is intended to set where the colours and styles are coming from and not for preparation the ones.

Click on the button calls the following dialogbox:

<from ‘Styles.ini’>

The idea is to have an ‘*.ini’-File in which the most properties (like colours and line styles) as default values are stored.

We will show you such a file next (; is only comment):

Simplex Styletable 5.1

; Colours in the following order:

;R (red), G (green), B (blue)

[LineColour]

;black

0,0,0

;blau

0,0,255

255,0,255

0,255,255

0,255,0

255,255,0

;rot

255,0,0

100,100,100

120,55,255

24,100,55

134,0,22

12,100,255

[LineStyle]

;Art, breite, dummy1

0,1,0

0,1,0

0,1,0

0,1,0

0,1,0

0,1,0

0,1,0

0,1,0

0,1,0

0,1,0

0,1,0

[FillColour]

; ¶see also under fillpattern

0,0,0

0,0,255

255,0,255

0,255,255

0,255,0

255,255,0

255,255,0

255,255,255

20,20,20

60,60,60

100,100,100

120,120,120

150,150,150

180,180,180

200,200,200

220,220,220

[FillPattern]

;1  schwarz 0,0,0

1

;2   blau 0,0,255

2

;3   Magenta 255,0,255

3

;4   Cyan 0,255,255

4

;5   Grün 0,255,0

5

;6   Gelb 255,255,0

6

;7   Rot 255,255,0

7

;8 255,255,255

8

;9 20,20,20

9

;10 60,60,60

10

;11 100,100,100

11

;12 120,120,120

12

;13 150,150,150

13

;14 180,180,180

14

;15 200,200,200

15

;16 220,220,220 = ¶Colour for shadings 17 to 22

16

; ¶here the shadings begin ¶   

;17 HS_HORIZONTAL

17

;18 HS_VERTICAL

18

;19 HS_FDIAGONAL

19

;20 HS_BDIAGONAL

20

;21 HS_CROSS

21

;22 HS_DIAGCROSS

22

;25 bis 40 arbitrary colours

[MarkerColour]

0,0,0

0,0,255

255,0,255

0,255,255

0,255,0

255,255,0

255,0,0

100,100,100

120,55,255

[MarkerTyp]

¶; ¶the following sequence: ¶

; ¶Marker, marker fill, markers white fill ¶

¶; ¶X-cross

¶1,0,0

¶;Box

¶2,1,1

¶; ¶Cross

¶3,1,0

¶; ¶Lozenge

¶4,0,0 

¶; ¶Circle

¶5,1,0

¶; ¶Point down

¶6,0,1

¶; ¶Point left

¶7,1,0

¶; ¶Point right

¶8,0,1

¶; ¶Point above

¶9,1,1

¶; ¶Point right-angled

¶10,0,1 ¶

[MarkerDimensions]

¶; ¶the following sequence: ¶

; ¶size, thickens, first paint ¶

; ¶X-cross ¶

10,1,1

;Box

10,1,1

¶; ¶Cross ¶

10,1,1 ¶

; ¶Lozenge ¶

10,1,1 ¶

; ¶Circle ¶

10,1,1 ¶

; ¶Point down

¶10,1,1

¶; ¶Point left

¶10,1,1

¶; ¶Point right

¶10,1,1

¶; ¶Point above

¶10,1,1

¶; ¶Point right-angled

¶10,1,1 ¶

[End]

<from Default>

Have you already setup the properties e.g. for marker and styles with the Pulldown-menu <Options> menu <Marker and Lines> then select this checkbox.

<like Before>

Would you like to change nothing then select this checkbox. This selection can be used also if you like to use the same properties as the previous evaluations on this graph record.

<Randomized>

The properties will be set coincidentally.

The two buttons (>) and <Set All Now> will be described now:

The word <All> means here all memory records (= all graphs). Set all graphs at one blow.

First, click on the button (>) to call the following popup menu with all the possible properties.

Now De-select all and select then special entries (e.g. only the colours). Next call the button <Set All Now> to change all record at once.

• Auto Set to Memory
  

The next graph can be set automatically to the memory record or manually by call of the dialogbox.