How do I edit files installed by EmotiBit Oscilloscope on Windows?

If you are using Windows, the EmotiBit software is installed in C:\Program Files\EmotiBit\. By default, the files, for example, in C:\Program Files\EmotiBit\EmotiBit Oscilloscope\data are read-only.

To be able to modify these files, you have to grant them write permission. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Right click on the file, example, emotibitCommSettings.json (in C:\Program Files\EmotiBit\EmotiBit Oscilloscope\data)
2. Click on Properties > Security
3. Click on the Edit button
4. Under the Group or User names section, click on on Users
5. Under the Permission for Users section, click on Allow for Full Control
6. Click on Apply and then OK

File Properties Dialog

Security pop-up