Profiles viewer

Profiles, either from Scanner or Visualizer data, are displayed in several places in the analysis file, either in 2D or in 3D.

Note

In some cases, the view is blocked in 2D, several functionalities are then unavailable

The viewer is visible in:

• Tracks View (limited to 2D)

• Profiles View

• Integration

• Substance assignment

• Spectrum Positioning (limited to 2D)

• Profile comparison

• Spectrum comparison

• Scanner Manual Control

Warning

The Profiles viewer needs DirectX 9, therefore it will not work on a PC having its accelerated graphics disabled or during a Remote Desktop session. You will see the error “3D view not available on this system or on Remote Desktop session” in these cases.

Axis

• Red axis: Rf axis showing the profile from application to front

• Green axis: AU axis

• Track number axis (only in 3D)

Navigation in 2D

Zooming the view

Zooming in and out of the view is done with the mouse wheel .

Alternatively, the keys / can be used.

The navigation preview will be displayed on the bottom right corner of the viewer, the not greyed out part being what is currently displayed in the viewer. When Zooming Out, the preview disappears if the ratio reaches 1:1. The zoom can also be reset by clicking on .

Note

Rotating isn’t possible in zoom mode.

One axis zooming

It is possible to zoom in one axis horizontally or vertically. Horizontally, use the mouse wheel while pressing . Vertically, use the mouse wheel while pressing .

Alternatively, the keys / can be used.

• The zoom functions are also available from the toolbar.

  • Zoom in

  • Zoom out

  • Vertical zoom

  • Horizontal zoom

Panning the view

Note

Panning is only possible in zoom mode.

Panning is done by pressing and holding and dragging .

Alternatively, the visible aera in the overview can be dragged while holding .

Step panning can be done with the keys:

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Navigation in 3D

Zooming the view

See above Zooming the view.

Panning the view

See above Panning the view.

Rotating the view

Rotation is done by dragging the mouse with .

Alternatively, you can press and hold while dragging .

Step rotation (15 °) can be done with the keys:

• / going down

• / going left

• / going right

• / going up

• Some view presets can be selected this menu

  • profile: the 2D view

  • Isometric view

  • Dimetric from side view

  • Dimetric from top view

  • oblique: the profiles are parallel, good for comparison

  • top: like an image of the plate

Viewing modes

• toggle between line only and band display of the profiles

• toggle between Rf and mm unit for scale

• toggle between collapsing or not the space of the hidden tracks

Export

• Several export are available:

  • Export to image: the current view is exported in an image file.

  • Profile data export