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BenchVue and Test Flow

Thank you for helping Keysight Technologies improve its BenchVue software. During this brief survey, you will be asked general questions about your use of BenchVue and its measurement automation feature called Test Flow. As a small token of appreciation, we will provide you with a $5 Starbucks e-gift card which will be instantly redeemable after completing the survey.

Thank you for your support,
The BenchVue Team @ Keysight Technologies

The following question is regarding BenchVue - Keysight's smart bench software enabling quick data capture and measurement automation for test instruments. Below is an overview video of BenchVue should you need it.

* How often do you use BenchVue ?

I've never used it

I've tried it but don't really use it

I use it once every 3-6 months

I use it once every 1 -2 months

I use it a few times a month

I use it all the time

* I've never used BenchVue because

I have never heard of it

I have no use for connecting instruments to a PC

I installed BenchVue but it did not meet my needs for test and measurement

The for-pay features did not provide enough value to me

Other

* I've tried BenchVue but don't really use it because

I only have an occasional need

It does not meet my regular needs for test and measurement

The for-pay features did not provide enough value to me

It was not easy to use

Other

The following questions are about BenchVue Pro apps' paid features.

While BenchVue is free, datalogging is generally limited to 1 hr and some advanced functionality is locked unless a license is purchased. Assume prices are a one time fee for unlimited use.

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At what price are BenchVue's Pro apps too expensive to consider?

At what price are BenchVue Pro apps so cheap that the product quality is questionable?

At what price do BenchVue Pro apps seem too expensive?

At what price are BenchVue Pro apps a bargain ?

* BenchVue did not meet my needs because (Select all that apply)

It did not support the instruments I needed

It did not have the features I needed

It wasn't easy to use

Other

The following questions are about Test Flow, the drag and drop feature in BenchVue that lets you build a sequence of instrument settings and measurements without having to program. Below is an overview video of Test Flow should you need it.

* How often do you use Test Flow for your work ?

I've never used it

I've tried it but don't really use it

I use it once every 3-6 months

I use it once every 1 -2 months

I use it a few times a month

I use it all the time

* I don't use Test Flow because

I have never heard of it

I have heard of Test Flow but haven't gotten around to trying it out

I have no use for automating measurements and bench tasks

I've tried Test Flow but it did not meet my needs

For its price, it did not provide enough value to me

Other

* I've tried Test Flow but don't really use it because ...

I have no use for automating measurements and bench tasks

I've tried Test Flow but it did not meet my needs

For its price, Test Flow did not provide enough value to me

Other

* Test Flow did not meet my needs because (Select all that apply)

It did not support the instruments I needed

It did not have the features I needed

It wasn't easy to use

Other

The following questions are regarding Test Flow pricing.

Test Flow cannot be used without a license. Assume prices are a one time fee for unlimited use.

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* At what price is Test Flow too expensive to consider?

* At what price is Test Flow so cheap that the product quality is questionable?

* At what price does Test Flow seem too expensive?

* At what price is Test Flow a bargain ?

* Please describe how you generally use Test Flow

* Do you plan to purchase or renew your Test Flow license ?

Yes I plan to purchase a new license

Yes I plan to renew my license for next year

No I do not plan to purchase or renew my license

Undecided

* I don't plan to purchase / renew a Test Flow license or I'm undecided because ...

I've tried Test Flow and it did not meet my needs

For its price, Test Flow did not provide enough value to me

Other

The following questions are regarding Test Flow pricing.

Test Flow cannot be used without a license. Assume prices are a one time fee for unlimited use with 1 year of free enhancements.

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* At what price is Test Flow too expensive to consider?

* At what price is Test Flow so cheap that the product quality is questionable?

* At what price does Test Flow seem too expensive?

* At what price is Test Flow a bargain ?

* Test Flow did not meet my needs because (Select all that apply)

It did not support the instruments I needed

It did not have the features I needed

It wasn't easy to use

Other

* Do you plan to try BenchVue in the near future ?

BenchVue is free SW that makes transferring screen shots, capturing traces, creating datalogs and *measurement automation very easy and does not require any programming experience.
* automation features requires a for-pay license

No I don't plan to try BenchVue

Yes I plan to try BenchVue

Undecided - I'll need to research it more before deciding to try it

* Do you plan to try Test Flow in the near future ?

Test Flow is a feature in BenchVue that allows you to easily automate measurements and instrument configurations all without writing any code !

No I don't plan to try Test Flow

Yes I plan to try Test Flow

Undecided - I'll need to research Test Flow more before deciding to try it

* The following question is regarding your general use of BenchVue and/or Test Flow.

My most common reasons for wanting to use BenchVue or Test Flow are (Select all that apply)

To take screen shots

To datalog measurements

To remotely control my instruments

To automate my measurements

Other

For the following question, assume hypothetically BenchVue was not free and buying a license unlocks the entire functionality of BenchVue including Test Flow ( drag and drop automation ) and all the Pro apps.

If you don't have enough experience with BenchVue or Test Flow you can select the N/A option on the right end of the slider.

Assume prices are a one time fee with unlimited use.

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* At what price is all of BenchVue too expensive to consider?

* At what price is all of BenchVue so cheap that the product quality is questionable?

* At what price does all of BenchVue seem too expensive?

* At what price is all of BenchVue a bargain ?

* In what area of your organization do you use or plan to use BenchVue or Test Flow ?

* How comfortable are you with programming ( ex. C, C++ Java, C#, python, LabVIEW, MATLAB etc ) ?

I have no experience with programming

I understand basic programming concepts

I occasionally write my own programs

I frequently write my own programs

* How comfortable are you with test instrument programming using SCPI / instrument drivers/ etc.

I have no experience with instrument programming

I understand basic instrument programming concepts

I occasionally write my own instrument test programs

I frequently write my own instrument test programs

If you have used BenchVue or Test Flow please describe your overall experience. Does it serve all your current needs? If not, please describe what the current gaps are and what types of features you would like to see in the future.

* Would you be interested in speaking to a member of the BenchVue team to provide further feedback to help us improve the product ?

Yes

Keysight Technologies

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