Basics

In MDA V8 the central view is the configuration which contains the layout and visualization (layers, instruments, and signals), and a reference to each measure file File containing measure data (independent from the actual file format, e.g. MDF).. You can customize the layout and content for the different views. MDA provides many useful functions such as zooming, scrolling, or synchronizing different views.

When you start MDA V8, the Home page is displayed. The Home page makes it easier for you to get started with the software and provides an overview of the main functionalities. To go back to the Home page, click the ribbon Home.

 

	Create New Configuration Creates a new configuration containing one default layer.
	Open Configuration Allows the selection of an existing configuration file in XDX format.
	Add Files Adds a measure file from your file system. For more information, see To add a measure file.
	Import Imports configuration contents for reuse into the active MDA V8 configuration from different file formats (e.g. XDX, XDA and XCS).. For more information, see Importing an XDA Configurationand subsequent chapters.
	Recently Used Contains a list with the recently used configurations.

 

An overview lists new functions and program properties, as well as all available PDF manuals and videos. For support, you find the direct access to the online help and the contact information of the ETAS hotline.

 

To manage the license required for using MDA V8, click License Manager.

In case of issues, you can send with ZipAndSend a report of product issues. For more information, see To send problem reports using ZipAndSend.

The following section provides you an overview of the basic steps and windows in V8.7.

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