Where is my data stored?
In the folder where DynaDAQ is installed, you will find a "Data" subfolder. All DynaDAQ data files are stored in this folder. The default data filename is called "dynadaq.bin". Every time a recording is done, the data is stored in the default filename. The user can specify whether to backup the default filename before overwriting it. The user can also change the default filename. To do both, select "Save Setup..." from the "File" menu (circled below in red).
The following dialog will pop up (note the circled items):
The area in red shows the folder where data files are stored. This can not be changed.
The area in blue shows the default filename. Note that there is no file extension in "dynadaq". DynaDAQ will automatically append ".bin" to the filename, therefore no file extension will be accepted. The user can change the default filename by typing in the edit box area (circled in blue).
The area in orange specifies whether to backup data files. The default is for DynaDAQ to automatically backup data files so they do not get overwritten by new data. The old data file is renamed by adding a number to the filename. Data is always written to the default data file (not the file with the appended number).
For example: If "dynadaq.bin" already exists in "d:\DynaDAQ\Data", and the user starts recording, "dynadaq.bin" will be renamed "dynadaq.001.bin" and the recorded data will be written to "dynadaq.bin".
If the user does not want to backup data files, simply uncheck the radio-button (circled in orange).
When done with all selections, press the "OK" button. Pressing the "Cancel" button will cancel all changes.