Ribbon

[File] Tab

[New Batch Folder]

To create a new batch folder, enter a batch folder name and then click [Create Batch].

[Open Batch Result]

To open a batch result, click a batch folder name.

[Save Batch Results]

Overwrites the current batch result.

[Save Batch Result As]

To save the current batch result with a different name, enter a batch folder name and then click [Save].

[Close]

Closes the current batch result.

[Save Annotation in Data]

Click this item to save the contents of annotations in a batch after you write annotations in the Spectrum pane, Timechart pane, Chromatogram pane, and so on.

[About]

Displays version information for ICP-MS MassHunter application

[Exit]

Ends the data analysis. If the batch result has been modified, you will be prompted by a dialog box to save or discard the changes.

[Home] tab

[Batch] group

[Open]

Opens the [Open Batch Result] dialog box for loading a batch result.

[Save]

Overwrites the current batch result.

This pull-down menu also contains the following menu.

[Save As]

To save the current batch result with a different name, enter a batch folder name and then click [Save].

[Import Samples]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Import Samples]

Opens the [Select Data File Folder] dialog box. Select a data file folder and click Open. The [Import Samples] dialog box will open, in which you may select individual samples for import (selecting the Browse button in this dialog box will return you to the [Select Data File Folder] dialog box in order to select another data file folder). Imports acquired data from a data folder into the current Batch Folder.

[Import All Samples from Batch]

Opens the [Import All Samples from Batch] dialog box for importing all acquired data from another Batch Folder into the current Batch Folder.

[Batch Option] group

[Process Batch]

Performs an analysis based on the current Data Analysis Method. If a sample or a Data Analysis Method has been changed, the text will be displayed in red, indicating the need to redo the analysis.

 

If you select [Process Batch] when additional information is saved to a data file, data conversion (point-to-point ISTD correction and background subtraction) is performed only when necessary.

For example, after data conversion is complete, if you select [Process Batch] and also change settings that are not related to data conversion such as a calibration curve level change, noise range selection, and so on, then data conversion is not performed.

 

[Process Order]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Specify Process Order]

Opens the [Specify Process Order] dialog box for changing the processing order for the analysis.

[Follow Specified Order]

Select to perform the analysis processes in the order specified under Specify Process Order.

[Clear Results]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Clear Results]

Clears the values calculated by Process Batch.

[Clear Custom Parameters]

Clears the Custom Parameters (the parameters such as ISTD and Weight that are configured for each sample or for each calibration curve group), and reverts to the analysis method settings.

[MSA-Restore ALL Rejected Points]

This item appears when [Standard Addition] is selected for Calibration Method on the Calibration pane. Executing this command deselects the Reject check boxes for all elements in all samples at the same time.

 

When the quantitation method is "Standard addition" and the Origin of the calibration curve is set to "Blank offset", if the calibration curve is converted from the standard addition to the absolute calibration curve, all items whose level is larger than 0 are set to be rejected. To return the Origin settings from this state to "Ignore", it is necessary to deselect the Reject check boxes for all elements of all samples one by one. In such a case, if you use this command, you can clear the [Reject] check boxes on the calibration table in the Calibration Curve pane for all samples and all elements in a single operation.

 

[iQ Rating]

This item is enabled in the following cases.

When this icon is turned on, it works as follows.

[Chrom Extended Functions] group

This item is displayed in the following cases.

 

The following restrictions apply when using the [Chrom Extended Functions] add-in.

 

[Find Unknown Peaks]

Detects peaks automatically on all EICs for the current sample with Integrator (Agile 2).

[Clear Peaks]

Clears peaks detected by [Find Unknown Peaks] or manually integrated purple peaks.

Select this button to display a yellow band on the Fulltime Range EIC chart. When you hover the mouse over the yellow band, the Clear Peaks pointer is displayed; right-click on a peak to delete the peak information.

[Quantitate Peaks with Report]

Opens the [Area Percent Report] dialog box.

Saves and displays the Chromatogram analysis results.

The following file formats are available:

However, you can only select Excel files when Excel is installed.

[Enable Multi-Injection CIC]

Select when using the Multi-Injection CIC function.

[Multi-Injection CIC Setup]

Opens the [Multi-Injection CIC] dialog box.

Sets the calculation method for Multi-Injection CIC.

[DL Column]

Select to display the DL (Detection Limit) column in the Batch Table pane.

The DL value is calculated using the following formula.

DL = 3 × Calc.Conc. / Signal to Noise

[LA Quant] group

Displayed when [Enable Laser Ablation Expansion] is enabled.

[Enable 100% Normalization-Calibration for FullQuant]

Displayed when the [FullQuant] tab in the Batch Table pane is open.

When enabled, 100% Normalization-Calibration for FullQuant analysis is enabled.

[Enable 100% Normalization-Calibration for SemiQuant]

Displayed when the [SemiQuant]/[Quick Scan]/[IntelliQuant] tab in the Batch Table pane is open.

When enabled, 100% Normalization-Calibration for SemiQuant analysis is enabled.

[100% Normalization-Calibration Setup]

Displays the [100% Normalization-Calibration Setup] dialog box. 

[Method] group

[Edit]

Opens the [Method Editor] window for creating and editing Data Analysis Methods.

[New]

This menu item is available in the [Method Editor] window.

[Reset DA Method]

Restores the default settings for the current DA Method.

[Import DA method only]

Opens the [Open Method] dialog box, which lets you import a DA Method from another Batch Result.

[Import DA method and Standard Data]

Opens the [Open Method and Standard Data] dialog box, which lets you import the DA Method and Standard Data from another Batch Result.

[Import FQ Parameters from CS Calibration]

Opens the [Import FQ Parameters from CS Calibration] dialog box for importing the calibration curve data from the ChemStation.

[Correction Equation]

Displays the [Correction Equation - Acq Defined] dialog box, which lets you add/edit the correction equation.

[Import DA Method]

Opens the [Open Method] dialog box, which lets you import a DA Method from another Batch Result.

[View] tab

[Show] group

[Panes]

Restores the default layout.

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Batch Table]

Displays/hides the Batch Table pane.

[Spectrum/Timechart]

Displays/hides the Spectrum pane or the Timechart pane.

[Calibration Curve]

Displays/hides the Calibration Curve pane. When using multiple calibration curves, this will allow you to easily identify which calibration curve is used by each sample.

[IntelliQuant]

Displays/hides the IntelliQuant pane.

[Method Table]

This menu item is available in the [Method Editor] window. Displays/hides the Method Table pane.

[Method Development Tasks]

This menu item is available in the [Method Editor] window. Displays/hides the Method Development Tasks pane.

[Method Error List]

This menu item is available in the [Method Editor] window. Displays/hides the Method Error List pane.

[Toolbars]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Batch Table]

Displays/hides the Batch Table Toolbar in the Batch Table pane.

[Outliers]

Displays/hides the Outliers Toolbar in the Batch Table pane.

[User Column Settings]

Displays/hides the User Column Setting Toolbar in the Batch Table pane.

[Spectrum/Chromatogram]

Displays/hides the Functions (Spectrum/Chromatogram) Toolbar in the Spectrum pane/Chromatogram pane (Option).

[Zoom (Spectrum/Chromatogram)]

Displays/hides the Zoom Toolbar in the Spectrum pane/Chromatogram pane (Option).

[Functions (Spectrum/Chromatogram)]

Displays/hides the Functions (Spectrum/Chromatogram) Toolbar in the Spectrum pane/Chromatogram pane (Option).

[Calibration Curve]

Displays/hides the Calibration Curve Toolbar in the Calibration Curve pane.

[Zoom (Calibration Curve)]

Displays/hides the Zoom Toolbar in the Calibration Curve pane.

[Functions (Calibration Curve)]

Displays/hides the Functions (Calibration Curve) Toolbar in the Calibration Curve pane.

[Method]

This menu item is available in the [Method Editor] window. Displays/hides the Method Table toolbar.

[IntelliQuant]

Displays/hides the IntelliQuant Toolbar in the IntelliQuant pane.

[Load/Save]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Load]

Opens the [Open Layout File] dialog box for loading a layout saved by Save Layout.

[Save]

Opens the [Save Layout File] dialog box for saving the current layout.

The following layout information will be saved.

To save the types of columns displayed in the Batch Table, use Save Column Settings in the [Columns] group.

[Maximise] group

[Maximize Pane]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Maximize Table]

Makes the Batch Table pane appear full screen.

[Maximize Spectrum/Chromatogram]

Makes the Spectrum pane/Chromatogram pane (Option) appear full screen.

[Maximize Calibration]

Makes the Calibration Curve pane appear full screen.

[Batch Table] group

[Arrange Elements]

[Analyte - ISTD Order]

Sorts the Batch Table pane columns in the Analyte - ISTD order.

[ISTD - Analyte Order]

Sorts the Batch Table pane columns in the ISTD - Analyte order.

[Mass Order]

Sorts the Batch Table pane columns in the Mass order.

[Tune Mode - Mass Order]

Sorts the columns of the Batch Table pane in the Tune Mode - Mass order.

[MS/MS Order]

Sorts the columns of the Batch Table pane in the MS/MS mass order.

[Tune Mode - MS/MS Order]

Sorts the columns of the Batch Table pane in the Tune Mode - MS/MS mass order.

[Q1 Order]

Sorts the columns of the Batch Table pane in the Q1 mass order regardless of the tune mode, analyte name etc.

[Group By Calibration]

Groups and displays the Batch Table by Calibration. When using multiple calibration curves, this allows you to easily identify which calibration curve is used by each sample.

[Batch Table Layout]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Simple]

Switches the layout of the Batch Table pane to the Simple mode (default).

[Detail]

Switches the layout of the Batch Table pane to the Detail mode.

[Lock Sample Columns]

Locks/unlocks the Sample Columns for reference while scrolling the Batch Table horizontally.

[Columns] group

[Add/Remove]

Opens the [Add/Remove Columns] dialog box for displaying/hiding columns in table.

[Auto Fit]

Adjusts the column width to fit the length of the text string.

[Load/Save]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Load Column Settings]

Opens the [Open] dialog box for loading column settings saved with Save Column Settings.

[Save Column Settings]

Opens the [Save As] dialog box for saving the current column settings.

Information saved includes type, show/hide status, and ordering of columns displayed in the Batch Table.

[Reset]

Restores the default display settings for the table columns.

[Auto Review] group

[Samples]

Opens the [Auto Review] (Samples) dialog box and starts an auto review of each sample. The samples will be selected sequentially, starting with the row currently selected in the Batch Table. The graphics panes will be updated according to the sample. When the final sample has been displayed, the auto review stops. To interrupt the auto review, click the [Stop] button.

[Elements]

Opens the [Auto Review] (Elements) dialog box and starts an auto review of each element. The elements will be selected sequentially, starting with the column currently selected in the Batch Table. The graphics panes will be updated according to the element. When the final element has been displayed, the auto review will stop. To interrupt the auto review, click the [Stop] button.

[Peaks/Compounds]

This function is available only on the Integration Parameters Pane for the optional chromatographic analysis.

The [Auto Review] (Peaks/Compounds) dialog box appears and an auto review of each peak or compound starts. Each peak is selected by scrolling through the peaks selected in the Peak List table, and the corresponding peak is highlighted in the Chromatogram pane.

When the final sample has been displayed, the auto review stops. To interrupt the auto review, click the [Stop] button.

[Report] tab

[Batch] group

[Quick Batch Report]

Prints a printer-friendly version of the analysis report summary.

When you want to change the configuration, use the [Configure LIMS Settings] dialog box that is displayed when you click [Configuration] in [Reporting] - [Quick Batch Report] in the [Settings] dialog box.

[Autodilution Summary]

When enabled, you can output a quick batch report with merged undiluted and diluted sample data.

[Samples] group

[Generate]

Opens the [Generate Report] dialog box for the template and the destination printer for the analysis report.

[Calibration] group

[Print]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Simple]

Displays the simple print preview of the calibration curve information.

[Detail]

Displays the detailed print preview of the calibration curve information.

[Export Summary]

The [Export Summary] dialog box is displayed and the calibration curve information is exported to a file.

[Instrument] group

[Show Tune Report]

Displays/prints the Tune Report created during data acquisition.

[Show P/A Factor Report]

Displays the P/A Factor Report created during data acquisition, for the samples currently selected on the Batch Table.

[Acquisition Method]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Show Acquisition Method]

Export the Acquisition Method for the sample currently selected on the Batch Table to the respective data folders in PDF format. Open it automatically.

[Acquisition Method-Export Selected Samples]

Export the Acquisition Method for the sample currently selected on the Batch Table to the respective data folders in csv format. The files are named using the following format: "XXX.d\AcqMethod.csv".

[Instrument Configuration]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Show Instrument Configuration]

Exports the Instrument Configuration of the acquisition performed for the current batch in PDF format. Open it automatically.

[Instrument Configuration-Export Selected Samples]

Exports the Instrument Configuration for the sample currently selected on the Batch Table in csv format. The files are named using the following format: "XXX.d\InstrumentConfig.csv*.

[LIMS] group

[Export]

Exports the selected sample as a LIMS file.

When you want to change the configuration, use the [Configure LIMS Settings] dialog box that is displayed when you click [Configuration] in [Reporting] - [LIMS Settings] in the [Settings] dialog box.

[USP<232>/<233> and ICH Q3D] group

[Spike Recovery% Report]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Accuracy/Precision]

Creates a Spike Recovery% Report - Accuracy/Precision. A print preview of the report is displayed and can be printed. The Spike Recovery% Report displays each element’s concentration, Recovery% value, and average and RSD of Spike Ref or Spike sample.

You can change the column that is displayed in the Spike Recovery% Report and write the report in PDF format.

When you want to change the configuration, use the [Configure Spike Recovery % Report] dialog box that is displayed when you click [Configuration] in [Reporting] - [Spike Recovery% Report] in the [Settings] dialog box.

[Ruggedness]

Displays the [Spike Recovery% Report - Ruggedness] dialog box. You can import Spike Ref or Spike samples from other batch or sort/filter the sample. You can create Spike Recovery% Report - Ruggedness by using selected Spike Ref or Spike samples.

[Elemental Impurities]

Report elemental impurities in drug products of the currently selected samples.

[Tools] tab

[Settings] group

[Settings]

Opens the [Settings] dialog box.

[Data] group

[Display Report for Data]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[Display Acquisition Method for sample data]

Displays the Acquisition Method for the selected sample data in PDF format.

[Display Instrument Configuration for sample data]

Displays the Instrument Configuration for the selected sample data in PDF format.

[Convert Data]

This pull-down menu also contains the following menus.

[LC/MSD, GC/MS ChemStation Format]

This item appears when the acquisition mode is Timechart mode or Chromatogram mode and is used to convert the raw data in a batch into the LC/MSD, GC/MS ChemStation format. The original data is preserved intact.

[AIA Format]

This item appears when the acquisition mode is Timechart mode or Chromatogram mode and is used to convert the raw data in a batch into the AIA format. The original data is preserved intact.

[Script] group

Actions

The [Select Script File] dialog box appears and execute the selected script for the samples currently selected in the Batch Table.

 

Script samples can be found in the \tools\script folder in the system disk. For example, TabulateChart.icpms.script displays the table of the count for each acquisition point. To use this script, copy the script under \Agilent\ICPMH\scripts\DA and invoke the script from the menu.

 

[Add-Ins] group

[Chrom Extended Functions]

Select when using Chrom Extended Functions.

[Compliance] tab

This function is available only when the optional User Access Control is enabled.

[Audit Trails] group

Audit trail functionality is supported in all database integration modes.

[Show batch audit trails]

Opens the [Audit Trail Viewer] dialog box. Opens the audit trail of data acquisition and data analysis for the currently open batch.

[Signature] group

The electronic signature function is supported only for MassHunter Workstation Plus and OpenLab Server Products 2.8 or later. SDA and ECM are not supported.

For details, refer to the instruction manual for the "User Access Control Pack".

[E-Sign]

Opens the [E-Signature sign] dialog box. You can then e-sign the currently open batch results.

[Revoke signature]

Opens the [E-Signature Revoke] dialog box. Revokes the electronic signature of the currently open batch results.

[View E-Signatures]

Opens the [E-Signatures viewer] dialog box. A list of electronic signatures for the current batch is displayed.

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