User Guide¶
This guide covers all the features of Squirrel in detail.
Core Workflows¶
Saving and Restoring Configurations¶
- Snapshots - Create snapshots to save the current state of your PVs
- Restore - Restore saved values back to the control system
Comparing Configurations¶
- Snapshot Comparison - Compare two snapshots to see what changed
Managing PVs¶
- PV Browser - Find, add, and import PVs
- PV Details - View detailed information about individual PVs
- Tags - Organize PVs into groups for easier filtering
Quick Reference¶
| Task | Where to Go |
|---|---|
| Save current PV values | Snapshots → Create Snapshot |
| View a saved snapshot | Snapshots → Click snapshot name |
| Compare two snapshots | Snapshot Details → Compare button |
| Find a specific PV | PV Browser → Search |
| Add new PVs | PV Browser → Add PV or Import CSV |
| Restore saved values | Snapshot Details → Select PVs → Restore |
| Filter PVs by tag | Any PV table → Tag filter dropdown |