Chapter 6 Using Tools and Applications

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Evaluating traces The theoretical isotope distribution is displayed in the

 

Spectrum window with an ISO trace label (Figure 6-10).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 6-10 Isotope Trace

If you have the Replace mode set to Add in the Display Trace dialog box, a new trace is added. If you have the Replace mode set to Replace, the isotope trace replaces the active trace. For more information on Replace mode, see “Setting the Replace mode” on page 2-17.

To evaluate the trace, you can:

Overlay theoretical and observed isotope patterns. See Section 2.4.8, Overlaying Traces, for information.

Add new traces and calculate the isotope multiple times using different settings, then compare or overlay the different calculations.

Returning to the original spectrum

To return to the original trace, see “Returning to the original spectrum” on page 5-3.

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