Getting Started

Last update for: Version 1.5.5.x

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

Download

• Download SweepMe! here [1]
• A WebInstaller will be downloaded, start it and just press download to get the latest stable version.

Installation

• If you have used the webinstaller, the real installer of SweepMe! will automatically start.
• For SweepMe! versions 1.5.5 and earlier, use the recommended path ("C:\SweepMe!) to simplify later version handling and migration.
• Starting with SweepMe! 1.5.6, unattended installations are supported.

First start

• Start SweepMe!.exe, e.g. by using the link on the desktop
• Accept or decline a server connection
• Create a profile that stores your options and that creates a folder for your measurement data

First run

• A preconfigured measurement can be instantly started without the need to connect any equipment
• Just press run after the very first start of SweepMe!
• Other examples can be loaded via Settings -> Load example
• Play around with the Plot and see how it is connected to the sequencer

Basics

• SweepMe! has two important tabs General and Sequencer
• The Measurement tab allows you to choose a user and save your data.
• The Sequencer tab is where the magic takes place. Use it to setup your measurement.
• Important folders, e.g. where your measurement data is, can be found via File -> Open Folder -> Measurement Data

Saving data

• SweepMe! automatically creates and fills data files when your use the Module MakeFile
• Data is always saved to the Measurement folder that you can find via File -> Open Folder -> Measurement Data
• Just enter folder and file name in the 'General' tab and press "Save Data".

Customization

• Check whether you are ready to use device communication via GPIB, USB, and COM
• Download Modules or Devices via the menu 'Tools' -> Modules&Devices
• Use the Version manager to activate and deactivate content to see eactly those modules that you can use at your setup.
• Add Widgets to your measurement via the menu 'Widgets' to the Dashboard
• Widgets such as Plot, Monitor, Image, Notes can be created before and during a measurement.