Chapter 2 Using Chromatogram and Spectrum Windows

2.Select the Replace Mode:

•Replace the Active Trace (default)— Replaces the active trace with the newly created trace.

•Add a New Trace— Adds the newly created trace to the window. The original trace remains displayed and accessible, allowing visual comparison of the traces.

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NOTE: If Replace Mode is set to Add a New Trace and eight traces are present when you perform a function, the active trace is replaced when a new trace is generated.

Hint: A toolbar button is available for switching between Replace and Add mode. See “Customizing

toolbars” on page 1-21for information. The button is located in the Graph category.

3.If desired, you can also add traces by selecting the trace to add from the Select Traces to Display section.

4.Click OK.

Adding a trace To add a new trace to a window:

1.Click the Chromatogram or Spectrum window.

2.Click in the toolbar.

NOTE: You can also add traces by selecting Add/ Remove Traces from the Display menu.

The software adds a trace to the window. You can add up to seven traces (Figure 2-8).

Hint: Resize the window to view all added traces.

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