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4: File Menu Functions

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Tab

Selections

Padding Digits: Enter the number of digits to be used
when appending to a file (enter 3 to save hundreds of
files, enter 4 to save thousands, etc. up to 15), for
example: spectrumfile001 through spectrumfile999 if 3 is
selected.

Preview: The name of the file where you can preview
saved data (in .txt format) is automatically populated.

Save after every: Enter the desired number of msec,
sec, minutes, or hours.

Clear Trend from Memory After Save: Enable this
checkbox if you want to automatically clear trend data
from memory after saving.

Range Selection

Select from the following:

One wavelength – For one pixel (used in fluorescence, for
example). Select the wavelength.

Average from – For a range of pixels. Select the starting
and ending wavelengths.

Integrate over – For the area underneath the trend line.
Select the starting and ending wavelengths. Then, select
the method for calculating the continuous area underneath
the graph curve: Rectangular, Simpson’s, or Trapezoid.

Compute Derivative – Allows you to compute the
mathematical derivatives of spectral data and display
them.

6. Click

. The Strip Chart Options dialog box appears. Strip Chart Options lists all of the

Strip Charts that you have created, along with the options that you have set for each one. Use this
dialog box to add, edit, remove, or clear trends.

Note

Highlight the desired trend to make the Clear, Remove Trend, and Edit Trend buttons
active.