Chapter 2 Using Chromatogram and Spectrum Windows

2.4.7Recalling and Rearranging Traces (Processing History)

Overview

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Recalling or rearranging

The Chromatogram and Spectrum windows can display up to 8 traces at a time for a data file. However, up to 16 traces are held in memory.

You can recall traces previously displayed for an open data file, or rearrange the order of traces, using the Processing History command. You can also set Processing History Options to automatically delete history or to disable the function completely.

To recall or rearrange previously displayed traces:

1.Click the trace position in which you want to recall or rearrange a trace.

2.From the Display menu, select Processing History.

Removing traces from the history list

A submenu is displayed, listing the last 16 processed traces viewed in the window.

NOTE: Unprocessed traces and theoretical traces generated using commands on the Applications menu are not listed.

3.Select the trace to display.

The selected trace is displayed in the active trace position.

To remove traces from the Processing History list:

1.From the Display menu, select Processing History.

2.Select Remove History.

3.Select the traces to remove from the list, then click OK.

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