Method and apparatus for testing and displaying test results
A test instrument provides suggested next operational step function to provide a user with assistance during testing. A display is provided to show the amount of a project that has been completed, for example as a percentage completed value. Individual test results may be saved to a ‘fix later’ list, which may be later accessed to re-test items that may not have passed on initial testing.
1. A test instrument, comprising:
a storage medium for storing information related to a project under test, said information including at least tested status of said project, wherein said project comprises testing a plurality of network cables;
a processor for determining a completion amount corresponding to the project under test; and
a display for displaying the completion amount and for displaying a suggested next operational step for a user to select, wherein the completion amount is displayed as the completion percentage of the project under test wherein said displaying a next operational step comprises providing a graphical interface element for selection to accomplish the next operational step.
2. A method of operating a test instrument, comprising:
providing a storage medium for storing information related to a project under test, said information including at least tested status of said project, wherein said project comprises testing a plurality of network cables; and
determining a completion amount corresponding to the project under test;
displaying the completion amount, wherein the completion amount is displayed as the completion percentage of the project under test; and
displaying a suggested next operational step for a user to select wherein said displaying a next operational step comprises providing a graphical interface element for selection to accomplish the next operational step.
3. A method of operating a test instrument, comprising:
providing a display;
displaying the completion amount, wherein the completion amount is displayed as the completion percentage of the project under test, wherein said project comprises testing a plurality of network cables; and
displaying a suggested next operational step for a user to select wherein said displaying a next operational step comprises providing a graphical interface element for selection to accomplish the next operational step.
4. The method of operating a test instrument according to claim 3 , wherein said displaying a suggested next operational step for a user to select comprises providing a graphical interface element for selection to accomplish the next operational step.
5. The method of operating a test instrument according to claim 4 , wherein said graphical interface element comprises a specific color.
6. The method of operating a test instrument according to claim 5 , wherein said color comprises a yellow.