Common Fields and Buttons
The fields and buttons in the following table are located in multiple windows throughout the analyzer application and have the same description or function. Fields and button descriptions not listed in this table are found in tables in their respective sections. All entry fields will accept information when using a bar code reader.
Selections | Description |
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Add | Adds an item to the list. |
Add Log Entry | Use to enter information that will display in the sample log report that cannot be recorded automatically through the application. Click the button again to enter multiple log entries. |
Append | Use to insert one row at the end of a table. |
Autoscale | When enabled on report parameters windows, allows the x- and y-axes to be scaled automatically. Autoscale means that the x- and y- ranges will be set to show all the data. If Autoscale is not selected, the entered range is used. |
Axis Range | On report parameters windows, the From / To fields are enabled when Autoscale options are not selected. Enter the starting and ending values for the x- and/or y-axes. |
Bar Code (default field label name) | Use to enter additional information about the sample, such as a sample lot number, sample ID, etc. |
Browse | Searches for a file. |
Cancel | Discards any changes or cancels the current process. |
Clear | Use to clear the table entries and display only one default value. |
Close | Closes the active window and displays a prompt to either accept or reject changes. |
Close All | Closes all active windows. If changes were made and not yet saved, a prompt displays for each changed file providing the option to save the file. |
Comments | Enter comments to display in the report header about the sample or analysis. |
Copies | Selects the number of copies to print. This field is only enabled when Print is selected. |
Delete | When working with tables, deletes the selected information. |
Destination | Selects the report destination. |
Edit | When working with report parameters, highlight the item in the Selected Reports list box and click Edit to modify the report details. |
Exit | Exits the application. If a file is open with unsaved changes, a prompt displays the option to save the changes and exit or exit the application without saving the changes. If an analyzer is currently operating, an additional prompt displays to confirm exiting from the software. |
Export | Exports data in a sample file as a .TXT, .XML or .XLS file. When saved to a file, the data can be imported into other applications. |
File | Selects the destination directory. Enter a new file name in the File name field or accept the default. Select to save the file as a spreadsheet (.XLS), a portable document format (.PDF), or an ASCII text (.TXT) file format. |
File name | Selects a file name from the list shown or enter a file name. If the required file type is not shown, select the type of file from the list. |
From / To | Indicates the From and To range for x- and/or y-axes when working with report parameters windows. |
Insert | Inserts one row above the selected row in the table. |
List | Creates a list of samples or other types of files. The list will contain the file name, date/time the file was created or last edited, file identification, and file status. |
Name | Contains a list of files in the selected directory or library. |
Next | Moves to the next window or next step. |
OK | Saves and closes the active window. |
Open | Opens the selected file. Alternatively, double-click the file name in the Name column to open the file. |
Prev | Moves to the previous window. |
Preview | Previews predefined reports. Click the tabs at the top of the window to preview each selected report. When an analysis has not been run on a sample, this button is disabled. |
Sends the report to the selected destination (screen, printer, or file). | |
Remove | Removes the selected file or files from the list. |
Replace | Selects another file where the values will replace the current file’s values. |
Replace All | Selects another .SMP file where the values will replace all values for the active sample file. The original file will remain unchanged. No analysis data is added to the file. The only information added is sample information, material properties, liquid properties, analysis, and reporting parameters. |
Report | Displays a window to specify report output options. |
Save | Saves changes. |
Save As | Saves a file in the active window under a different file name. A portion can be saved as a separate, stand-alone file, such as Analysis Conditions or Report Options, when saving sample information. |
Start | Starts the report, test, analysis, or operation. |
Start Date | Displays a calendar to select the start date for the report. |
View |
Operation. Displays the data from the current analysis. Instrument Log. Displays recent analyses, calibrations, errors, or messages. Enabled only in Service Test Mode. Instrument Schematic. Displays a schematic of the analyzer system. |