Scope Menu: Options
Graphic
The TwinCAT ScopeView2 can display charts using two different graphic libraries: DirectX and GDI+.
The appearance is always the same. The difference between these libraries is the performance. Microsoft™ DirectX™ is built to manage a huge amount of data on short refresh times. To provide these abilities it takes direct access to hardware. As a result of multiple variants of system configuration and the susceptibility of failure each hardware comes along with, a system should be well tested of DirectX compatibility. If the system needs real-time-capability it is generally not advisable to use DirectX.
To use the ScopeView in a remote desktop environment it must be generated with GDI+.
Show Message
Some common messages are appointed with a "Remember my Answer and don't ask again!" Flag to hide the Request the next time. Once a message is disabled it can be reactivated at options -> Show Message.
Default Settings
The default settings for all elements can be set in the scope configuration. For each element of a scope configuration a default value can be set. After selected from the Options Menu a Dialog with tab for each property window appears. The changed values takes effect at the next newly generated element. For properties that don't take affect on the acquisiton of recordsettings of a configuration, the default values can be applied directly to all open configurations. The reset button re-enables the default settings for all tabs.
Application Settings
It is possible to load one or more configuration at the startup into the ScopeView2. To add or remove a configuration to the list use the according button. The open-column in the list enables you to open the specified file at next ScopeView2-startup. If the record-column is checked too, the record will start automatically after the editable delay time. To use the automatic recording it is recommendable to load the Scope-Server via TwinCAT Startup, so it is in a ready-state if the record starts.
The Display-Box can be used to select the startup in Fullscreen-Mode and keep it. If more than one display is connected the startup display can be selected by editing the according display number.
To lock the Scope View2 against user changes a password can be set. A restricted mode lock prevents against changes to record settings or acquisition of a scope configuration. The common settings of all objects, like color, are still accessible. In view only mode no all changes to a configuration are denied.
