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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.