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8.5

How to scale and offset a signal

PicoScope offers several ways to change the size and position of a signal during or

after capture. These methods apply equally to scope views and spectrum views. They

do not change the stored data, only the way in which it is displayed. These options are

provided in addition to the analog offset capability of some scopes (see Device feature

table).

Global zooming and scrolling

This is usually the quickest way to get a closer look at the fine detail on your signals.

The global zooming and scrolling tools move all the signals at once and are found on

the zooming and scrolling toolbar.

When a view is zoomed in, it has vertical and horizontal scroll bars that let you move

the signals around as a group. You can also use the hand tool to scroll around the

graph.

Auto-arrange axes

Right-click the scope or spectrum view and select Auto-arrange axes:

PicoScope automatically scales and offsets the channels to make them fit on the view

without overlapping. This is the quickest way to tidy up the scope view: