Getting Started

Last update for Version 1.5.6.x

We recommend to visit our SweepMe! YouTube channel where a series of 'Basics' videos explains the handling of SweepMe!.

Installation

• Access SweepMe! [1] to download and run the WebInstaller.
• For versions 1.5.5 and earlier, use the recommended path ("C:\SweepMe!") for simpler future handling and migration.
• Starting from version 1.5.6, support for unattended installations is available.

Setting up SweepMe!

• Launch SweepMe!.exe, e.g., via the desktop link.
• Accept or decline a server connection.
• Create a profile to save your settings and establish a folder for your measurement data.

Basics

• SweepMe! has two important tabs: General and Sequencer.
• The Measurement tab allows the selection of a user profile and data saving.
• The Sequencer tab is where the magic happens. Here, measurement procedures are designed and set up.
• The elements in the sequencer are called Modules. There are basic modules such as Loop or Hold, and device modules that communicate with external hardware.
• Learn more about the sequencer tree structure at the Sequencer page.

First run

• A preconfigured example measurement without the need for additional hardware is set up after the first SweepMe! launch.
• Test this Mouse Logger by pressing run. Watch as the mouse courser position is mapped in the Plot window of the dashboard.
• The plot parameters can be changed by double-clicking into the plot window.
• Explore additional examples through Settings -> Load example.

Saving data

• SweepMe! automates the creation and filling of data files using the MakeFile module in the sequencer.
• Data is always saved in the Measurement folder, accessible through File -> Open Folder -> Measurement Data.
• Enter the folder and file name in the 'General' tab and press "Save Data".

Creating your own Measurements

• Download additional Modules or Devices via the 'Tools' menu -> Modules&Devices.
• Add devices to the sequencer via drag and drop of the corresponding module. E.g. devices that read values use the Logger module, while devices that set values use Switch.
• Set up the device parameter in the tab that is newly generated. Check whether you are ready to use device communication via GPIB, USB, and COM.
• Add Widgets such as Plot, Monitor, Image, Notes to the Dashboard to display your measurement results.
• Save your configuration, including sequencer settings, dashboard layout, and widget setups, as a unified setting. This makes it easy to reproduce your measurements later.

Next Steps

• Dive deeper into the functionality of the Sequencer.
• Explore the range of supported devices on our webpage.
• Did not find the device that you need? Contact us or program your own device driver.