Q.seriesGantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH 855 Configuration → Q.gate settings7).Fig. 5-7 Dialog for specifying the time format.5.8.5 Virtual variableWith virtual variables you can carry out computations, evaluatetrigger conditions or carry out assessments. The variables can beoutput like measurements or linked to other variables, measure-ments or digital I/Os.In the context menu for virtual variables select Add Variable >ARITHMETIC_EMPTY. After a double click on the variable youcan either specify a formula for the computation, define an eventwhich is to be monitored (trigger) or specify the data format to beused (Fig. 5-8).