ORTEC Easy-MCS, Hardware User Manual

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Easy-MCS
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Multichannel Scaler and MCS-32 (A73-B32) Software 931054C / 1213
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Fig. 19. Save Spectrum File Dialog.
When the spectrum has been read successfully by this function, the descriptors (pass count,
dwell time, etc.) are obtained from the file for the buffer, and the filename is displayed in the
Title Bar. If the spectrum file has calibration information, this is used to set the calibration for
the buffer.
This command is duplicated by the Recall Data button on the Toolbar.
6.1.2. Save Data As...
This command writes the displayed
spectrum to disk. The Save Spec-
trum File dialog (Fig. 19) opens
when Save As... is selected. Enter
any valid location and filename in
the File name: field. The file exten-
sion is
.MCS
.
The following are stored in the
.MCS
file with the data: pass count,
dwell time, pass length, pass count
preset, input control settings, acqui-
sition start time, hardware and sample
descriptions, acquisition mode, and
calibration (if any). The
.MCS file
structure is detailed in Appendix C.
The check boxes labeled Include View and Include ROIs determine whether or not the scaling
and/or ROI information will be saved in the file.
Click Save. If the file already exists, a message box opens asking you to verify the entry or
cancel the operation. Click OK to overwrite the existing file, or click Cancel.
When you click Save, a Sample Description dialog will open in which you can enter a short
description of the file contents. (This is the sample description displayed at the bottom of the
Recall Data... dialog when a file is selected.)
After the file has been written, its filename is displayed on the Title Bar if MCS-32 is in buffer
mode.
This command is duplicated by the Save Data As button on the Toolbar.