Slopes (FPScript)
Searches for slopes of a specified minimum steepness in a data set.
Syntax
Slopes(DataSet, DeltaY, DeltaX, Hysteresis, [ Orientation = EVENT_BOTH ] [ , Operation = EVENT_DEFAULT ])
The syntax of the Slopes function consists of the following parts:
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Description |
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DataSet |
The data set to be searched. Permitted data structures are data series, data matrix, signal und signal series. All numeric data types are permitted. For complex data types the absolute value is formed. If the argument is a list, then the function is executed for each element of the list and the result is also a list. |
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DeltaY |
Specifies the minimum Y interval by which the amplitude is to rise or fall so that a slope can be recognized. Permitted data structures are scalar value. All numeric data types are permitted. The unit has to be compatible with that of parameter DataSet. For complex data types the absolute value is formed. If the argument is a list, then the function is executed for each element of the list and the result is also a list. |
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DeltaX |
Specifies the X interval within which the amplitude must rise or fall by at least the DeltaY amount. Permitted data structures are scalar value. All numeric data types are permitted. The unit has to be compatible with that of parameter DataSet. For complex data types the absolute value is formed. If the argument is a list, then the function is executed for each element of the list and the result is also a list. |
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Hysteresis |
Specifies the maximum amount by which the signal amplitude is allowed to swing within a slope in the opposite direction. Permitted data structures are scalar value. All numeric data types are permitted. The unit has to be compatible with that of parameter DataSet. For complex data types the absolute value is formed. If the argument is a list, then the function is executed for each element of the list and the result is also a list. |
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Orientation |
Specifies whether to search for falling and/or rising slopes. The argument Orientation can have the following values:
If the argument is a list, then the first element in the list is taken. If this is also a list, then the process is repeated. If this argument is omitted, it will be set to the default value EVENT_BOTH. |
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Operation |
Specifies the way the function operates. The argument Operation can have the following values:
If the argument is a list, then the first element in the list is taken. If this is also a list, then the process is repeated. If this argument is omitted, it will be set to the default value EVENT_DEFAULT. |
Remarks
The slopes are characterized by the fact that the amplitude rises or falls within the X difference DeltaX by at least the DeltaY amount. With regard to DeltaX an increment of 1 is assumed for the data series and data matrix.
Available in
FlexPro Basic, Professional, Developer Suite
Examples
Slopes({0, 0.1, 0, 1.2, 1.3, 1.2, 1.4, 0.3, 0.1}, 1, 5, 0.3) |
Results in {1L, 5L}. Searches for rising and falling slopes within the specified data set. The center indices of the rising and falling slopes are returned. The interval of the rising slope, where the amplitude increases by at least 1, is {0, 0.1, 0, 1.2}. The center index is position 1. The interval of the falling slope is {1.2, 1.3, 1.2, 1.4, 0.3, 0.1}. The center index is position 5. |