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RSS FeedsExcelLink is an extremely useful WinDaq add-on, allowing you to stream data, in real time, into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. There are lots of trigger options in ExcelLink that allow you to stream data only when certain conditions are met. The “&” and “|” keys allow you to set multiple conditions. For example, you can Read More
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Interleave Annotation Characters with Graphics Grid Lines in WinDaq
Occasionally, we come across a scenario where WinDaq doesn’t look quite right (see below). In order to interleave annotation characters with graphics grid lines, WinDaq acquisition and WWB both use fixed fonts from file C:\Windows\Fonts\coure.fon. This is not distributed with our application because it is normally installed as part of Windows. That folder is hidden, Read More
Open a File and Record Data in WinDaq
It has come to our attention that some WinDaq users are having trouble recording data. Upon choosing ‘Record’ from the ‘File’ pull-down menu, they’re never prompted for a file name or file size/record time. While we haven’t been able to duplicate this behavior here at DATAQ as of yet, we do have a workaround for Read More
WinDaq ExcelLink Allows You to Specify a Worksheet
Released earlier this year (2025), the ExcelLink add-on provides a real-time bridge between WinDaq and Microsoft Excel. In previous releases of ExcelLink, it was only possible to stream data into the first worksheet (the default). Recent ExcelLink updates allow you to select a workbook, and choose a specific worksheet into which your data will stream. Read More
Using Markers to Determine Maximum/Minimum Values in imc FAMOS
How do you find maximum and minimum values in imc FAMOS? From the imc FAMOS home screen, switch to the main view (see below). 2.) In the main view window, click the ‘Load data file’ button, and choose a data file. 3.) With the file open, choose the “Channel1” data, and click the ‘Show selection Read More
DI-4×08-E vs. DI-4×08-M: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between the DI-4×08-E and the DI-4×08-M? At first glance, they appear to be different data loggers all together. In reality, they’re built on the same physical platform. Besides the obvious difference (a metal enclosure vs. a plastic one), there are some important distinctions to be made. The Enclosures Ah yes, the enclosures. Read More
Introducing WinDaq Expert (and Basic) Mode
For decades, customers have used WinDaq data acquisition software to acquire and analyze data. Over the course of time, many features and upgrades have been added. While those additions are critical for some, most are seldom if ever used by a majority of customers. To help declutter, and hide seldom used menu items, WinDaq now Read More
The DI-2108 vs. the DI-2108-P
At first glance, it would appear that the DI-2108 and the DI-2108-P are one and the same. Both the DI-2108 and the DI-2108-P do feature ±10V full scale measurement ranges, and include 7 digital ports, with dedicated Rate and Count inputs. In addition both are in 6.68″W × 3.28″D × 1.13″H polycarbonate ABS enclosures, and Read More
How to Insert Remote ‘Event Markers’ in WinDaq
Often, when acquiring data for later analysis, an event occurs that directly impacts the information being collected. In this post, we’ll show you how to insert “event markers” in a file. Event markers allowing you to mark the instant (date/time) at which a particular event occurred. Enabling the Digital Channel To insert event marks, you’ll Read More