Methods

A Method determines the default sample identification format and sequence number. A Method is a template of specifications that go into a newly created sample file. It allows for the definition of complete sets of parameters for each type of sample commonly analyzed. Only a single selection is required for each new sample file created.

 

File > Open > [.MTH File]

Options > Default Method

Methods
Selections Description
Active Metals [button]
Opens the Active Metals dialog box that contains a list of active metals.
Comments [text box] Enter comments to display in the report header about the sample or analysis.
Mass [group box]

Specify the default data.

Enter. Enables the Sample mass field. Enter a value for the sample mass.

Calculate. Enables the Empty tube and Sample + tube fields. Enter the values necessary to calculate the sample mass. The equation used to calculate sample mass:

Masssample = Masssample+tube – Masstube

Sample file name
[text box]
Enter a format for the sample identification. The entry in this field becomes a part of the saved sample file name. Include the $ symbol to have the sample file number included as part of the identification.
Field names [text box]

Enter a name to use in the new sample file. A maximum of four fields can be configured. Default fields are Sample, Operator, Submitter and Bar Code.

Check Omit to remove the field from the template. The first field cannot be omitted.

Sequence Number [text box] Specify a default numeric string to use as a prefix in the Sample field when a new sample file is created. Select Use separate sequence number to specify a number other than the default.
Use separate sample file directory [text box]

Specify the directory to save the sample file other than the default shown. If the directory does not exist, the field is highlighted and an error message displays. Click the Browse button and select an existing directory.

  For fields and buttons not listed in this table, see Common Fields and Buttons.