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4 Creating a Method
Creating a Method for the ISQ Mass Spectrometer
10. To import an TSQ 8000™ or TSQ Quantum™ Series MS method, choose ISQ | Import
MS Method. See Figure 36.
Note This will only import the MS part of the method. You must set the GC and
autosampler parameters.
Figure 36. Importing Methods
11. Choose ISQ | Import Timed Scans to import .csv or .xml files of previous methods. The
software will only load files in valid formats. If your file is not valid you will receive an
error message and will not be able to import the file into the Method Editor.
Tip Export a timed scan list to see an example of a valid format.
12. Choose ISQ | Append Timed Scan from File to add scans from previous methods to the
end of your open scan list. As above, you may import .csv or .xml files. The software will
only load files in valid formats. If your file is not valid you will receive an error message
and will not be able to import the file into the Method Editor.
13. Choose ISQ | Export Timed Scans to export your method as a .csv file. If you prefer
editing your methods in spreadsheet applications, you may want to use this option.
14. Choose ISQ | Create Compound Data Store Export File to prepare your file for the
compound data store in the TraceFinder application.
a. Double-click one ion of each analyte to set it as the quantitation ion.
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