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-=== Using WaveForms for the First Time===+==== Using WaveForms ==== 
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 +WaveForms supports "Demo devices" which can be used in place of physical hardware when trying it out for the first time. Launch the WaveForms application and select a demo device from the list of supported devices in the Device Manager.
  
---> Windows # +You can also use your computer's sound card as an analog input and output device to familiarize yourself with the user interface for common instruments like the Scope and Wavegen before purchasing a device. 
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-=== No Device Connected === +</columns>
-When WaveForms initially opens, if you have no device plugged in it will give you a warning that no device was detected.  +
-</WRAP> +
-<WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-windows:fbzv36lioo5enzj.medium.jpg |No device connected.}} +
-</WRAP> +
-</WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group> +
-<WRAP column half> +
-=== Run Demo Mode === +
-That's okay, because WaveForms offers a demo mode where you can try out the features without having a compatible device.  +
-</WRAP> +
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-{{:software:waveforms:waveforms-3:demo.jpg?600|Run Demo Mode}}+
  
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-</WRAP>+
  
-<WRAP group> +For detailed overviews of each of the instruments in WaveForms and other WaveForms features, check out the guides below:
-<WRAP column half> +
-===Oscilloscope in Demo Mode === +
-For example, here is a demonstration of the oscilloscope scoping a square amd sine wave.  +
-</WRAP> +
-<WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-windows:fqxbtb1ioo5eo21.medium.jpg |Oscilloscope in demo mode.}}+
  
-</WRAP> +{{section>test-and-measurement:guides:start#waveforms_tutorials}}
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-<WRAP column half> +
-=== Device Connected === +
-When you plug in your Test and Measurement device it will appear on the device manager and you can then select it to connect to it.  +
-</WRAP> +
-<WRAP column half> +
-{{:software:waveforms:waveforms-3:deviceconnected.jpg?600|}} +
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-</WRAP> +
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---> Mac # +
-<WRAP group> +
-<WRAP column half> +
-=== Open Demo Mode === +
-We can run demo mode to get a feel for the interface and capabilities of WaveForms without having a device attached.  +
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-Click on "Demo Mode" and then click "Select". +
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-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-osx:frnqbf9iovpr764.medium.jpg |Open demo mode.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-===Open Oscilloscope in Demo Mode === +
-Open the oscilloscope tool and select "Play". You can see a square and sine wave being demonstrated. +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-osx:f812rc7iovpr767.medium.jpg |Open oscilloscope.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== Plug in and Select Device === +
-When you plug in your device it will appear in the Device Manager. +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-osx:fcovpociovpr768.medium.jpg |Plug in AD2.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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---> Linux # +
- +
-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== No Device === +
- +
-If you don't have the device plugged in, a window will pop up with a warning stating that no device was detected. You don't need to have a device to run the software, so go ahead and click "OK" to proceed.  +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-linux:fxu03gyiovprgx1.medium.jpg |No device.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== Run Demo Mode === +
-The device manager will now open. Click on "Demo Mode", and then click "Select".  +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-linux:fuhj01siovprgxn.medium.jpg |Run demo mode.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-===Demo Mode Oscilloscope=== +
-As mentioned previously, if you don't have a Test and Measurement device yet, that's okay. You can still run WaveForms in demo mode and get a feel for the interface and capabilities.  +
-The below image is a demo of the oscilloscope displaying a sine and square wave. +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-linux:ffr5kciiovprgzf.medium.jpg |Demo mode oscilloscope.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-===Plug in device=== +
-If you plug in your device, a window will pop up indicating that it was detected. Select "OK" to proceed.  +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-linux:frlto0xiovprh01.medium.jpg |Detected device.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-===Device Manager=== +
-If you open the device manager, or you have the device plugged in when WaveForms is open, the window displayed in the image below will appear. Select your device, for example, just as you did for demo mode.  +
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-linux:fzyhbvfiovprh0a.medium.jpg |Device manager.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-/*-->Raspberry Pi 4 Model B # +
-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-===No Device=== +
-If you don't have a Test and Measurement device plugged in, a window will pop up with a warning stating that no device was detected. You don't need to have a device to run the software, so go ahead and click "OK" to proceed.  +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-rpi:WaveForms_NoDevice.png?600 |No device.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-===Run Demo Mode=== +
-The device manager will now open. Click on "Demo Mode", and then click "Select".  +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-rpi:WaveForms_ChooseDemo.png?600 |Run demo mode NEED SS.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-===Demo Mode Oscilloscope=== +
-You can run WaveForms in demo mode and get a feel for the interface and capabilities.  +
-The below image is a demo of the oscilloscope displaying a sine and square wave. +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-rpi:WaveForms_demo_run.png?600 |Demo mode oscilloscope.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== Plug in the Test and Measurement Device === +
-The Raspberry Pi 4 has two blue USB 3.0 ports; it is recommended that one of these ports is used to plug in your device.  +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-rpi:rpi_4_ports.jpg?600 |Blue USB 3.0 ports}} +
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-rpi:rpi4_and_analog_discovery_2.jpg?600 |Analog Discovery 2 connected to a blue USB 3.0 port}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
-<WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-When you plug in the device, a window will pop up indicating that it was detected. Select "Yes" to proceed.  +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-rpi:Waveforms_new_device.png?600 |Detected device NEED SS.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== Device Manager === +
-If you open the device manager, or you have the device plugged in when WaveForms is open, the window displayed in the image below will appear. Select your device, using the serial number to tell which it is.  +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-waveforms2015-installation-rpi:Waveforms_select_devce.png?600 |Device manager.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== Check out the Tools === +
-Note the welcome menu on the left hand side. From this menu you can launch each of the tools. +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-2-getting-started-windows:step4.png?nolink&600 |Check out the Tools.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== Start the WaveForm Generator === +
-Open the WaveForm Generator, and click "run". +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-2-getting-started-windows:step5.png?nolink&600 |Start the WaveForms Generator.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== Start the Oscilloscope === +
-Open the Oscilloscope, and click "run". +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-2-getting-started-windows:step6.png?nolink&600 |Start the Oscilloscope.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== Take a Measurement === +
-Plug the yellow wire (Waveform Generator 1) into the orange wire (Oscilloscope Channel 1 positive.) Plug any black wire (ground) into the orange wire with the white stripe (Oscilloscope Channel 1 negative.) +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-2-getting-started-windows:step7.png?nolink&600 |Take a Measurement.}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-<WRAP group><WRAP column half> +
-=== View your First Measurement === +
-Open the Oscilloscope to see your first measurement! To learn more about the tools, please visit our [[https://analogdiscovery.com/support/|support page]]. +
-</WRAP><WRAP column half> +
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-2-getting-started-windows:step8.png?nolink&600 |View your First Measurement!}} +
-</WRAP></WRAP> +
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-/*--> Raspberry Pi # +
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 ====Additional Resources==== ====Additional Resources====
 For additional resources visit the [[software:waveforms:waveforms-3:start|WaveForms Resource Center]]. There you'll find the reference manuals, tutorials, downloads, and more. For additional resources visit the [[software:waveforms:waveforms-3:start|WaveForms Resource Center]]. There you'll find the reference manuals, tutorials, downloads, and more.
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 +If you want to try out WaveForms SDK for scripting or a custom application, check out its resource center: [[software:waveforms:waveforms-sdk:start]].
  
 For detailed steps about how to install and use WaveForms on Raspberry Pi, follow this guide: [[test-and-measurement:guides:getting-started-with-raspberry-pi]]. For detailed steps about how to install and use WaveForms on Raspberry Pi, follow this guide: [[test-and-measurement:guides:getting-started-with-raspberry-pi]].
  
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