Choose Settings for "File Name" from the File menu, to change settings that are stored with the file. Each time the file is opened, the settings will be maintained.
Set the units of measure for trigonometric functions in calculated columns. You can choose either radians or degrees.
The values entered here set the number of points used in the calculation of derivatives and smoothed values.
When Confirm Sensor Configuration is checked, the Sensor Conformation dialog will be displayed if Logger Pro cannot detect auto-ID sensors that match the file. If the option is not checked, Logger Pro will assume that any of the non-auto-ID sensors connected to the interface match the file and it will not display the Sensor Conformation dialog--unless there's an actual conflict (e.g. an auto-ID sensor that's not saved in the file).
When Show Zero Button on Toolbar is checked, Logger Pro will display a Zero button, which will allow you to quickly set the current reading of a sensor to zero when certain sensors, such as the Rotary Motion Sensor, are detected.
Graph-matching is a popular activity to help students understand graphing and derivative concepts. To perform a graph match, a student uses a sensor (most often a Motion Detector) to create a graph trace that nearly matches the shape of a target function. Logger Pro can automatically generate target functions. Check Show Graph Match Button on Toolbar to display a button on the toolbar that will allow you to perform graph matches. Use the following settings to control the complexity of the target graph:
Types of Graphs
If only Constant is checked, the target graph with have only constant (horizontal) segments. Check Linear to add sloping segments to the target graph. If Quadratic is checked, the target graph may contain curved segments.
Number of Sections
Select the number of segments in the target graph. A larger number of segments will make the graph more complex. If Automatic is selected, the program will generate an appropriate number of segments for the data-collection duration.