HP Data Explorer 4 Series - Manual (Page 50)

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.
1.6.5 Extracting and Saving Information
from .DAT, .RSD, and .RCD Files
Overview 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)
Exporting .BIC,
.MSM, and .CAL
files
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.