is it possible to connect the scope up to say a crankshaft sensor, crank the engine over and have patterns automaticly saved. its difficult sometimes getting the scope in a position where i can crank the engine and reach the space bar at the same time. saying i need longer arms would not be helpfull!
Yes longer arms would be one way! Failing that you can use the 'save on trigger' (SOT) function. Every time the scope triggers the captured waveform will be saved to a file on the harddisk. To enable this function you need to go to Settings|Trigger and tick on the 'Save on trigger' box.
When you finish your SOT session you will have a bunch of .psd files, if you open the first one manually with File|Open you can then browse through the rest using the 'Page Up' and 'Page down' keys on your keyboard.
In addition to Ric's very good recommendation, may I suggest another option? What I use often is a wireless presentation mouse. Set your cursor arrow over the go/stop button. Use your wireless mouse anywhere within a reasonable proximity. This will allow you to start and stop the ADC acquisition from where ever you want. The "Laser Mouse" is what I use.