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Chapter 6. The SpectrumSearch Module
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Acquiring a Spectrum for Library Creation
The spectra used to create a library can be acquired from RamanSoft main interface or from the
SpectrumSearch interface. If acquired from the RamanSoft main interface, the user needs to
make sure that the “GRAMS Format (*.spc)” checkbox is checked in the File Save Preferences
window, accessed through “File”->”Preferences”. If acquired from the SpectrumSearch interface,
the user needs to set the acquisition parameters from the RamanSoft main menu. This section
describes how to acquire spectrum from the SpectrumSearch interface for library creation.
1. Set up acquisition parameters from RamanSoft main menu:
a. Set up CCD integration time and other CCD camera parameters through System ->
CCD Configuration.
b. Set up Frames Per Measurement, Sample Name, Sample Info, File Prefix, and file
Path through Acquisition->Setup. Note that even though the files saved here are not
used for library creation, it is recommended that these files be saved so that the
spectra can be retrieved and displayed in RamanSoft for future reference.
c.
If automated data processing methods are desired, set them through System>Automation->Setup.
d. Configure data processing algorithms through Analysis->Algorithms Setup for the
chosen data processing methods in c. Remember to click Apply button on the
Algorithm Setup page after an algorithm is configured.
Note:
If no data processing methods is chosen in the System Automation Setup
window, the user needs to make sure that System->Automation->On is
checked so that the acquired data can be passed to the SpectrumSearch
interface.
2. In Spectrum Acquisition and Search group box, choose Acquire New Spectrum.
3. In the Chemical Name field, enter the name of the sample. Be sure to enter a meaningful
name, as this is the name of the sample that is to be stored in the Memo field in the library
when the spectrum is added to the library. This field is also retrieved from the library when a
search is performed.
4. In the Save Spectrum As File Name field, enter the file name and path where the library
spectrum is to be saved. The user can use the Browse button to browse to an existing
directory/filename so that the file path/name is conveniently populated to save some typing.
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