Chapter 1 Data Explorer™ Basics

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CAUTION

An imported ASCII format trace contains only the data points for the trace. The Sample Info and Instrument settings tabs in the Output window display data from the data file you opened in step 1. These tabs do not include information about the imported trace.

1.6.5Extracting and Saving Information from .DAT, .RSD, and .RCD Files

Overview

Exporting .BIC,.MSM, and .CAL files

You can extract the following information from a .DAT data file,

.RSD spectrum results file, and .RCD chromatogram results file, then save the information as a stand-alone file for use with other files:

•Instrument settings (.BIC)

•MS Method (.MSM) (Mariner data only)

•Calibration constants (.CAL)

•Processing/graphic settings (.SET)

•Spectrum or chromatogram peak labels (.LBS or .LBC)

•ASCII Spectrum and ASCII Chromatogram (.TXT)

To export Instrument settings (.BIC), MS Method settings (.MSM), or calibration constants (.CAL) from a .DAT or results file:

1.Open or activate the data (.DAT) or results (.RSD or

.RCD) file.

2.From the File menu, select Export, then select:

•Calibration— To export the last applied calibration constants in a .CAL file.

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