User`s guide

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LAN Concepts

Dynamic files

The logic analyzer's file system uses dynamic files for configuration

information and data. This means that applications such as File

Manager or a spreadsheet cannot determine the size of the files until

they are retrieved.

When you view the file statistics for these files, you will see file sizes of

0 bytes or 1 byte. The 0-byte size indicates that the file is empty. The 1-

byte size indicates that there is information in the file. If you transfer

the file of interest to your PC or workstation, you will be able to see the

actual file size.

Known Incompatibilities

Some operating systems and applications may exhibit unexpected

behavior when working with the dynamic files from the logic analyzer.

The "%complete" display may appear incorrect during file transfers.

This does not affect the transfer or the contents of the file. Once you

have saved the file in your local environment, the correct "% complete"

will be displayed during future retrievals.

Your applications might only retrieve one or two characters from a file

that you believe has many more characters in it. To work around this

problem, copy the file that you want to work with from the logic

analyzer to your local computer. Use the local copy as your working

copy.

SUN Operating Systems

The file copy commands in the SUN workstation and Solaris operating

systems will not work with the dynamic files like those used in the logic

analyzer. You can use the dd command instead of using the cp or cat

commands.