Editing Reading and writing an arbitrary parameter with Granity
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It's possible to read and modify drive parameters that are not displayed in the [[GUI]] of [[Granity]]. This is done by a custom parameter dialog that pops up by Ctrl+P keyboard shortcut. | It's possible to read and modify drive parameters that are not displayed in the [[GUI]] of [[Granity]]. This is done by a custom parameter dialog that pops up by Ctrl+P keyboard shortcut. | ||
==Reading an arbitrary parameter== | ==Reading an arbitrary parameter== | ||
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#Open dialog by Ctrl+P keyboard shortcut | #Open dialog by Ctrl+P keyboard shortcut | ||
#Enter the desired parameter number to the ''Display custom parameter in status page'' spinbox. Note: if non-existing parameter is requested, a communication error will occur and Granity disconnects. | #Enter the desired parameter number to the ''Display custom parameter in status page'' spinbox. Note: if non-existing parameter is requested, a communication error will occur and Granity disconnects. | ||
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#Observe the value of parameter in the Testing tab | #Observe the value of parameter in the Testing tab | ||
==Writing/overriding an arbitrary parameter== | ==Writing/overriding an arbitrary parameter== | ||
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Before writing a custom parameter, it is advised to read it's current value first by the steps above. | Before writing a custom parameter, it is advised to read it's current value first by the steps above. | ||
Writing a value: | Writing a value: | ||
#Open dialog by Ctrl+P keyboard shortcut | #Open dialog by Ctrl+P keyboard shortcut | ||
| − | #Enter the desired parameter number and value to the ''Parameter override table'' | + | #Enter the desired parameter number and value to the ''Parameter override table''. Note: if non-existing parameter number is entered, a communication error will occur and Granity disconnects. |
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#Click Apply button on the main window | #Click Apply button on the main window | ||
Notes: | Notes: | ||
*Up to three parameter & value pairs can be entered to this table | *Up to three parameter & value pairs can be entered to this table | ||
| − | *These values will override the [[GUI]] parameter if the same parameter is available on the GUI. I.e. if parameter 202 ( | + | *These values will override the [[GUI]] parameter if the same parameter is available on the GUI. I.e. if parameter 202 ([[KVP]]) is overridden, then the GUI parameter has no function. |
*This table will be saved to the drive memory if ''Save settings on drive non-volatile memory'' is clicked so override will stay active after drive restart | *This table will be saved to the drive memory if ''Save settings on drive non-volatile memory'' is clicked so override will stay active after drive restart | ||
*To remove override values, enter zeros to the override table row | *To remove override values, enter zeros to the override table row | ||
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