[Test-Equipment] Graphics Interface for HP Network Analyzer

[John Miles]

> One response suggested using a shareware program called HP2XX, which
> converts the HPGL into an image format that the PC can recognize.  I am
> new to the HP-IB implementation; I have known for some time what it can
> do, but I have never used it in conjunction with my own lab gear.
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> The situation appears to have two phases:  First, I must establish
> connectivity for data between the HP8752A and my PC, and an NI GPIB
> interface card seems to be the solution to that part.  Second, I must
> find a way to translate the proprietary HPGL-formatted data into a
> text-and-graphics format that the computer and most graphics programs
> (like Paint Shop Pro) can understand, and the HP2XX utility seems to be
> the solution there.
>
> Is this the most practical means of achieving a reliable interface?  I
> know that I can use my digital camera to snap a photo of the screen, but
> I'd rather save that solution to use if there is no other way.

Actually, Paint Shop Pro will read HP-GL/2 files directly.  There is no need
for HP2XX if you have PSPro -- you just need a way to request a plot and
receive it.

-- john KE5FX

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