OmniPC v4.2 User's Guide (2015)

OmniPC 4.
2
User’s Guide
Intended Use
OmniPC is a software program for OmniScan products used in nondestructive inspections of
industrial and commercial materials. Do not use OmniPC for any purpose other than its intended use.
Instruction Manual
Before use, thoroughly review the OmniScan MXU Software User’s Manual. Use the product as
instructed. Keep this guide and the user’s manual in a safe, accessible location.
Introduction
The OmniPC software program is a complement to the OmniScan family. This program makes it
possible to perform data file analysis on a computer. The OmniPC is similar to the OmniScan MXU
software, except that it can only be used in analysis mode. The acquisition-related features are either
disabled or available in read-only mode.
To Start the OmniPC Software

1. Click the OmniPC icon located on your desktop.
The Windows File Manager opens.
2. In the Data folder, select a data file, and then click Open.
The OmniPC software opens.
NOTE
• It is not possible to open two OmniPC windows at the same time.
• OmniPC cannot open more than one file at a time. If you try to open a second file, OmniPC
prompts you to save any changes to the first file before closing the first file and opening the
second.
• OmniPC loads itself based on the module used to create the selected data file. If the data file was
created using a 32:128 module, OmniPC starts in 32:128 mode. If the data file was created using a
16:128 module, OmniPC starts in 16:128 mode. When you switch from one mode to another,
OmniPC performs an automatic restart.
Shortcuts
The OmniPC software provides shortcuts for both the mouse and the keyboard.
OmniPC — User’s Guide 1

Keyboard Shortcuts
Table 1 on page 2 contains the list of available keyboard shortcuts.
Table 1 Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcut Function
CTRL+O Opens the Windows File Manager.
CTRL+S Performs a save according to the Save Key parameter setting
(File > Data Settings > Save Key).
CTRL+P Opens a print preview of the report.
F1 Opens the online help.
ALT+F4 Closes OmniPC.
ALT+TAB Changes the currently open window (managed by
Windows).
ALT+F9 Turns the multiple group display ON and OFF.
CTRL+TAB Changes the current group in ascending order (1, 2, 3, etc.).
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB Changes the current group in descending order (8, 7, 6, etc.).
ARROW KEYS When in Edit mode: Increase or decrease the selected value.
PAGE UP or PAGE • When in Edit mode: Changes the numeric
DOWN increment/decrement step (Δ) value.
• When not in Edit mode: Turns the full-screen mode ON
or OFF.
SHIFT+ARROW KEYS Moves the Data cursor.
CTRL+ARROW KEYS Moves the Reference cursor.
ALT+ARROW KEYS Moves the Measurement cursor.
Mouse Shortcuts
The following actions and limitations apply to the mouse shortcuts:
• In some cases, gate or cursor selection zones overlap. If you attempt to drag a cursor or gate at the
point where they overlap, they will move in this order of priority: Reference cursor,
Measurement cursor, Data cursor, gate A, gate B, and gate I.
• The zoom starting point must be in a zone that does not contain any elements (gates or cursors).
• To set a specific cursor as the current cursor, click the selected cursor. The cursor pop-up button
opens, allowing you to edit the cursor position. Rotate the mouse wheel up to increment the
parameter value by the displayed increment step, or down to decrement the parameter value by
the displayed decrement step.
• To set a specific gate as the current gate, click the selected gate. Click the left end of the gate to
open the Gate Start parameter pop-up button in edit mode. Click the middle of the gate to open
the Gate Threshold parameter pop-up button in edit mode. Click the right end of the gate to
open the Gate Width parameter pop-up button in edit mode. When a gate is short, it might be
impossible to click a specific zone. A visual reference indicates what sections of the gate are
available (see Figure 1 on page 3).
2 OmniPC — User’s Guide

Figure 1 The visual reference on the gate
• To zoom into a specific zone in a view, drag with the left mouse button.
• To pan within a zoomed view, drag the scroll box of the axis you wish to pan.
• To move the Data cursor (blue) to a specific location, press and hold the SHIFT key, and then
double-click the left mouse button on this specific location.
• To move the Reference cursor (red) to a specific location, press and hold the CTRL key, and then
double-click the left mouse button on this specific location.
• To move the Measurement cursor (green) to a specific location, press and hold the ALT key, and
then double-click the left mouse button on this specific location.
• To change a numeric increment/decrement step (Δ) value, click the parameter once to enable the
Edit mode, right-click the numeric parameter and then, in the list, select the desired increment
step (see Figure 2 on page 4). The increment list is also available for pop-up buttons (see Figure 3
on page 4).

Increment step list
Figure 2 Parameter increment step list
Pop-up button
increment step
list
Figure 3 Pop-up button increment step list
• To toggle between menu-screen and full-screen mode, left-click on the layout section in the title
bar, and then select Full Screen on the contextual menu. To go back to the menu-screen mode,
select Menu Screen.
4 OmniPC — User’s Guide

Print and Print-Preview Functions
The OmniPC report printing function, which is managed by Windows, enables you to select printers
and printer settings the way you would with any other Windows-based program.
However, the print preview function (File > Report > Category = Open/Save, and then Preview) is
managed by OmniPC, and does not rely on Windows.
IMPORTANT
Images provided in the print preview of a report may not be as accurate as those from a saved or
printed report.
File Paths
Table 2 on page 5 contains a list of default paths for each file type.
Table 2 Default file paths
File type Default path

Data files Public\Documents\Olympus NDT\OmniPC\Data
Images Public\Documents\Olympus NDT\OmniPC\Screen
Indication tables Public\Documents\Olympus NDT\OmniPC\IndicationTable
Palettes Public\Documents\Olympus NDT\OmniPC\Palette
Reports Public\Documents\Olympus NDT\OmniPC\Report
OmniPC saves the last path used to open or save each file type (data, image, indication table, palette,
and report).
When OmniPC cannot find the last path used (for example, the storage device is not available), the
Open and Save as dialog boxes display the default path (see Table 2 on page 5).
OmniPC General Specifications
Language
The OmniPC interface language must be chosen by the user during installation. Only one language
can be chosen per installation. The OmniPC language is independent from the Windows language.
Operating System Compatibility

OmniPC is supported by Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Screen Resolution
• Maximum resolution: 1920 × 1080
• Minimum resolution: 1280 × 1024

Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas, 48 Woerd Avenue, Waltham,
MA 02453, USA
www.olympus-ims.com
Printed in Canada • Copyright © 2015 by Olympus. All rights reserved.
50%
Part ID: Q1000019 *Q1000019* Printed on Rolland Hitech50,

which contains 50 % post-
consumer fiber.
DMTA-20074-01EN
Rev. A, June 2015 *DMTA-20074-01EN*
OmniPC — User’s Guide

OmniPC v4.2 User's Guide (2015)

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

OmniPC v4.2 User's Guide (2015)

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

OmniPC v4.2 User's Guide (2015)

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

OmniPC 4.

To Start the OmniPC Software

OmniPC — User’s Guide 1

Table 1 Keyboard shortcuts

2 OmniPC — User’s Guide

OmniPC — User’s Guide 3

Figure 2 Parameter increment step list

Figure 3 Pop-up button increment step list

4 OmniPC — User’s Guide

Table 2 Default file paths

File type Default path

OmniPC General Specifications

Operating System Compatibility

OmniPC — User’s Guide 5

Part ID: Q1000019 Q1000019 Printed on Rolland Hitech50,

You might also like