Operating Instructions — Analyze and
Process Data
Use the sample files installed in the Example folder to learn how to view and analyze data using
the most common analysis and processing tools. For more information about the following topics,
refer to the Advanced User Guide.
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Labeling graphs
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Overlaying and summing spectra or chromatograms
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Performing background subtractions
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Smoothing algorithms
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Working with smoothed data
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Working with centroid data
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Working with contour plots
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Working with the fragment interpretation tool
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Working with library databases and library records
Open Data Files
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In the navigation bar, under Explore, double-click Open Data File.
The Select Sample dialog opens.
Tip!
selected. Open the Triple Quad folder, and then open the QuanData.wiff
file. In the Sample list, select AP13-020.
The data acquired from the sample is shown. If data is still being acquired, the mass
spectrum, DAD/UV trace, and TIC continue to update automatically.
Tip!
the mass spectrum and then click Show Last Scan. If there is a check
mark beside Show Last Scan, then the spectrum will update in real time.
Navigate Between Samples in a Data File
Prerequisite Procedure
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Open Data Files on page 77
Note:
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saved in separate data files, then open each file individually.
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To see an example data file, make sure that the Example project is
To turn off the automatic update on the mass spectrum, right-click
shows the navigation icons used in this procedure. If samples were
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