WFMReader

Handling filetypes that are specific to a very limited number of applications can be a very difficult task, especially when it comes to viewing and editing them. Fortunately, for most such formats there are some equally specialized utilities that are meant to aid users in working with those files.

WFMReader is one such program and its purpose is to facilitate the viewing of a certain type of waveforms, more precisely those generated by Rigol oscilloscopes.

One of the most important advantages of this tool is the ability to run on any system without requiring installation, so all you will have to do is simply unpack the archive and deploy the executable.

The main window comes with a simple, yet efficient design, which makes it possible for anyone to open and take a close look at the data contained inside a WFM file.

WFMReader offers its users a small set of color schemes that can be used to have the channel data presented in a readable form. Thus, you can opt for the Rigol standard or inverted colors, use the program standard scheme or create a custom one on the spot and save it for later use.

There is also a message log area that can be activated from the 'View' menu, so the graphical data is doubled by textual output to further help in the WFM analysis.

Should you need to export the content of one such file to a more common format, WFMReader is able to cater to your needs by providing CSV and image output options.

On the whole, this software solution seems to be quite well equipped to help users load and view Rigol oscilloscope waveforms. As a bonus, it comes with the ability to export the data into more common formats with a single click.