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All files recorded in Stand-alone data logger operating mode (data saved to MMC or SD—.wdc files) must be reviewed in WINDAQ Waveform Browser for MMC. Data files recorded using WINDAQ Acquisition software (PC operation—.wdq files) must be reviewed in the standard WINDAQ Waveform Browser. Even if connected to a PC, WINDAQ Waveform Browser cannot eavesdrop on the data being recorded to a memory card. Recording must be stopped and the file must be closed to review the data.
Note: Any times displayed by Windows (i.e., Windows Explorer) when directly reading an SD memory card are in UTC time zone. Data inside the file will be adjusted according to the PCs time zone.
WinDaq Waveform Browser for MMC files (.wdc) cannot be viewed using the DATAQ ActiveX Controls Read DataqFile control nor can the data be ported to WinDaq/XL. To convert the data file from a .wdc format to a .wdq format click File > Save As.... Choose option 2) Binary (with CODAS header) and enter a file name with .wdq as the extension. Once the file has been converted to the .wdq file format the data can be ported to WinDaq/XL or be read using the ActiveX ReadDataqFile control. See also Export.
Stand-alone data logger instruments place 256 equally-spaced event markers into all data files when recording to MMC or SD. This allows easier navigation through larger files. Click on Event Markers in the View menu to access and "jump to" each of these event markers.
The Calculate (CALC) command in the File menu is unavailable in WINDAQ Waveform Browser for MMC. Use the Save As... command in the File menu to save data to another format in order to perform Advanced CODAS calculations (File > Save As... > option 8) CALC is still available). Converting data from a .wdc format to a .wdq format is also possible with File > Save As.... Choose option 2) Binary (with CODAS header) and enter a file name with .wdq as the extension. See also Export.
A stand-alone data file acquired with remote events or storage enabled displays an hourglass when opening while it scans for event marks and time stamps in order to construct an Event Marker table. Use File > Save or the Save All button when changing files or exiting to write the Event Marker table to the file and avoid a delay when the file is opened again.
