How to edit the baseline manually


The Edit Baseline dialog box

You can edit the baseline manually in the Edit Baseline dialog box in the Evaluation module:

  • Select Integrate:Edit Baseline to display the dialog box.

The Edit Baseline dialog box displays the baseline and the curve it was calculated from. The baseline points are marked with green squares. Hold the cursor above the baseline point to display its coordinates. See the illustration below:


How to use the zoom function

The table below describes how to use the zoom function in the Edit Baseline dialog box.

Step

Action

1

  • Click the Zoom icon.

Result: The cursor is changed into a magnifying glass.

2

  • Press and hold the left mouse button.

  • Drag the cursor over the area you want to zoom in on.

  • Release the mouse button.

Result: The area is enlarged. Right-click and select Reset zoom to restore the full view.


How to edit and insert data points

The table below describes how to edit and insert baseline data points:

Step

Action

1

Select Integrate:Edit Baseline.

Result: If there are more than one baseline available, the Select Baseline to Edit dialog box opens. If not, proceed to step 2.

  • Select the baseline you want to edit from the list.

  • Click OK.

Result: The Edit Baseline dialog box opens

2

  • Click the Set Curve Points icon.

Result: The cursor is changed into a cross.

3

Add a data point

  • Click the left mouse button to place a new baseline point in the chromatogram.

Result: A new point is created, marked by a green square. The baseline curve is redrawn as a spline function based on the old and the new points. The baseline is guided by the points, but does not necessarily pass through them.

4

Delete a data point

  • Double-click the data point.

or

  • Click the data point to select it and click the Delete button.

or

  • Right-click the data point and select Delete Point from the shortcut menu.

Result: The data point is deleted and the curve is redrawn.

5

Move a data point

  • Select the data point and drag it to a new position.

Result: The baseline curve is redrawn.

6

Click OK.

Result: The Save Edited Baseline dialog box opens.

7

  • Confirm the location and type a new name if necessary.

  • Click OK.

Result: The new baseline is saved.


Edited baseline

The illustration below is an example of a baseline before and after editing:


How to draw a straight line

The table below describes how to force a straight baseline between two points.

Step

Action

1

Select the first of the two points in the point list.

2

Click the Draw straight to next point button.

Result: The baseline is drawn through the points as a straight line.


2005-06-15