Getting to Know the Windows

Configuration

The configuration is the working area Part of the MDA V8 main window where visualization and analysis takes place (i.e. layers with instruments and signals). in which you can analyze the measure files. Signals can be visualized in the instruments and analyzed. Additionally, multiple layers and multiple instruments can be invoked inside a single configuration file. This allows you to carry out multiple analysis simultaneously.

The following docking windows provide specific functionality for different aspects of the analysis.

Calculations

In this window, calculated signals and function instances can be created. The resulting signals can be used like ordinary signals for further analysis. For more information, see Calculated Signals and Functions.
Configuration Manager

The Configuration Manager is a schematic representation of the working area which allows you to find and display efficiently all items of your configuration. The content of each configuration with its related layers, instruments, and signals is displayed in a tree view.
Display Name Rules

In this window, you can create and maintain rules to shorten long signal names to the relevant string. For more information, see Defining Variable Name Display.

File Explorer

The File Explorer displays the list of all configuration files that are opened in the present session of MDA. Additionally, details of the measure files associated with the configuration are also displayed. The active configuration is highlighted in bold.
Information Window

The Information window provides additional information about the selected object, like a configuration description, the measure file comment, or meta information for signals.
Instrument Box

The Instrument Box displays the list of instruments that can be used to visualize and analyze signals.
Notifications

In this window, you can find all warning and error messages. The newest message is always at the top. You can open the Notifications window by clicking on the message in the status bar.
Properties

In this window, you can set and maintain the appearance and behavior of the instrument properties.

For each instrument property, the tooltip provides a detailed description of the behavior and the possible options.
Time Offset

In this window, you can align data from different measure files with regard to time.
Variable Explorer

The Variable Explorer displays the list of variables available for analysis in the active configuration. For more information, see Signal Selection.

You can select and arrange all windows according to your needs. For more information, see Customizing the Window Layout.

To see how you can optimize the view by defining docking windows behavior and position, or basic instrument settings, watch our video Optimizing the View.