Unable to export the log file to excel. Continuous time?

[Tingaling]

Hello, 

I was using Signal Express to record some Bio signals for my project,  but I forgot to save it as I go, so all the data was on the log file. When I tried to export the file to excel, it said that I can't export the log into excel, the system does not support non continuous time... and I can't convert it ASCII neither... What should I do? Thank you

[Ali M]

Hello,

Can you post a screenshot of the error message(s)? Thank you

Regards,

Ali M

Applications Engineer

National Instruments

[DFGray]

What version of SignalExpress did you use (the internal format of the log files has changed as we have added capabilities)?  Can you post the log file (use a zip utility on it first)?  You may also find the specification for TDMS helpful.  You can find it here.

[Tingaling]

"Data could not be exported. This feature is only supported for time continuous logs. lease use the Convert to ASCII feature instead."

This is what it said... The computers in other labs didn't have the lisence, so I got to wait to tuesday.... 

And I have attached the Zip file thx

[Ali M · Accepted solution]

Hello Tingaling,

To view your .tdms files in Excel, you can use the TDM Excel Add-In for Microsoft Excel (see the link included below on how to download/install the add in). Once the Add-In has installed, launch MS Excel, select Add-Ins on the menu bar and click on the TDM Importer icon (to select a .tdms file). Additionally, I was able to launch SignalExpress and import your .tdms files (File»Import»Logged Signals from TDMS Files...) and successfully convert the file(s) to text for viewing both in Notepad and Excel (expand the log tree and right click on the log file»Convert to Text, then select a location to store the .txt file. Next, launch Notpad or Excel to open/view the file). I hope this helps! 🙂

1. TDM Excel Add-in for Microsoft Excel: http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/epd/p/id/2944

Regards,

Ali M

Applications Engineer

National Instruments

Message Edited by Ali M on 04-07-2010 06:41 PM