This abstract class defines a set of Properties and methods that must be implemented in all inheritting classes. It also provides: 1: A convienient auto-naming feature that will assign the object to a variable name based on the InstrumentName property. 2: A method to save Attributes and Data to an HDF5 file.
InstrumentName:- Description: A descriptive name for the instrument. This name must be a valid MATLAB variable name. It provides a clear identification for the instrument within the system.
- Type: String (Set as an abstract, protected property, it must be defined by any subclass inheriting from this base class).
Hidden Abstract Properties
StartGUI:- Description: Defines the mode in which the GUI starts. When set to
true, the GUI is launched upon the creation of the instrument object. This property is abstract, meaning that any subclass must provide its implementation. - Type: Boolean (Hidden property)
Non-Abstract Hidden Properties
Hidden Properties
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GuiFigure: -
Description: Contains the GUI Figure object associated with the instrument, if applicable. This allows for GUI management and access within the class structure.
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Type: GUI Figure Object (Hidden)
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UniqueID: -
Description: Reserved for future use. Intended for unique identification purposes of instrument instances. This property can be used for distinguishing different instrument objects within a system.
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Type: Unique Identifier (Hidden)
The constructor inheritting class requires 'obj = [email protected](~nargout)' as the first line in the constructor.
All MATLAB classes for instrument control must inherit from this class.
MATLAB 2014b or higher.