Chapter 1 Data Explorer™ Basics

1 1.6.3 Converting to and Exporting ASCII Data

This section describes:

Converting a data file to ASCII format

Exporting a trace to ASCII format

Converting a data file to ASCII formatExporting a trace to ASCII format

You can convert a data file for use in a spreadsheet or another application and export and import single traces in ASCII format.

To convert an entire active data file to an ASCII text file:

1.Open the data file to convert.

2.From the File menu, select Convert, then select ASCII text.

A Save As dialog box is displayed.

3.Specify the name and destination for the file to be exported. By default, the software assigns a .TXT extension to the file.

4.Click OK.

You can export a selected trace to ASCII format for display in Data Explorer software or for use in another application.

To export trace data to ASCII format:

1.With a data file open, select the trace window.

2.From the File menu, select Export, then select Chromatogram or Spectrum (the menu item is context sensitive).

A Save As dialog box is displayed.

3.Specify the name and destination of the file to be exported. By default, the software assigns a .TXT extension to the file.

4.Click OK.

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