Chapter 1 Data Explorer™

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Viewing file properties

Basics

The Convert to .DAT Format dialog box reappears.

5.Click OK.

A message box is displayed, showing the file name of the newly created .DAT file.

6.Close the .SPC file and open the .DAT file before processing. If desired, manually delete the .SPC file and associated files.

File properties are accessible in Windows NT Explorer and provide general information about a data file without opening the file in the Data Explorer software.

To view file properties:

1.In Data Explorer, close the file of interest.

2.In Windows NT Explorer, select the file, then right-click.

3.Select Properties from the menu.

4.Click the Summary tab.

Searching file properties

NOTE: If the Summary tab is not available, the file may be open in Data Explorer. Close the file and repeat the steps above.

To search for a file based on file properties:

1.In Windows NT Explorer, select Find from the Tools menu, then select Files or Folders.

The Find: All Files dialog box is displayed.

2.In the Name & Location tab, type or select a directory in the Look in text box.

3.Select the Advanced tab.

4.Select Data Explore Document from the Of type drop-down list.

5.Type the information you are searching for (for example, a title or keyword) in the Containing text box, then click Find Now.

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