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
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.