Is Measure the Right Choice?

Entering test results or process monitoring data into a spreadsheet can be a difficult and expensive task. Manual entry is a time-consuming and error-prone operation, while custom programs that convert acquired data into spreadsheet formats require programming expertise and code maintenance.

Measure replaces the less efficient spreadsheet data entry methods with direct Excel add-ins for acquiring data from plug-in DAQ boards, IEEE 488.2-controlled instruments, and serial-controlled instruments. Data acquired with Measure is placed directly into user-specified cell ranges -- no programming or conversion algorithms are required. After Measure places the data into your worksheet, you can use the built-in Excel analysis functions to analyze experiment results and create reports.

You can automate your experiments with Excel macros using the built-in macro language Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Using VBA in Microsoft Excel, you can create custom dialog boxes with pushbuttons, selection lists, check boxes, and ring controls that execute Measure I/O operations.

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