03 | Keysight | BenchVue Software v3.5 (BV0000A) - Technical Overview
BenchVue Software Platform Features
Apps Tab
Instrument Tool Bar
Located at the bottom of BenchVue’s interface, the Instrument
Panel shows all instruments connected to your PC. Simply double
click on any of your instruments to start interacting with that
instrument in BenchVue. Click on the configuration icon to open
up Keysight’s IO libraries, toggle BenchVue’s Demo mode on and
off, and access other helpful configurations for the Instrument
tool bar.
Small Icons, Big Impact
Tucked away in the corners of the BenchVue interface and each
of the apps, are unobtrusive icons that can be very useful in
enhancing your BenchVue experience.
Example of BenchVue’s applications tab.
Additional apps can be easily viewed, downloaded and installed
via the apps tab within BenchVue.
Comment Icon – Use this menu to send feedback, report an issue
or contact support.
Filters can also be used to help you easily find apps of interest.
You can get a description of your app, start a free trial, install/
remove apps, and even license your app all within the apps tab.
Gear Icon – Use this menu to access additional settings and
other configurations for the BenchVue platform, or license your
BenchVue app.
Keysight recommends checking the apps tab on a regular basis
as existing apps are updated constantly and new apps are added
all the time.
Question Icon – Press this icon to load the Help file. Note
that each app has its own help icon, which provides “help”
information specifically for that app.
Bench Tab
Save, Open Icons – With these icons you can save the state of
As BenchVue’s main interface, you will do most of your
instrument work in this tab. The instrument apps launch into this
tab, allowing you to control, data log or automate sequences
with the BenchVue Test Flow app. Apps from this tab can also
be expanded for better viewing. With the Bench Tab, you can
view and control up to 4 instruments in BenchVue. Even more
instruments can be controlled by expanding them into their own
windows. To try out some of the BenchVue apps for instruments
you don’t currently have on your bench, use BenchVue’s Demo
mode.
your app for easier configuration and recall.
Export All – This icon allows you to export the data from all of
the apps. Individual apps export their data with their own export
button found in the app.
Cell Phone Icon 1 – Toggle mobile device support for BenchVue
with this icon.
1. Mobile support is not included with all BenchVue apps.
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