How to import results

Introduction

This section describes how to import curves in different formats and how to import result data from SMART Manager or FPLCdirector™.

Curve formats

You can import curve files in the following formats:

  • AIA (.cdf)

  • ASCII (text)

  • Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet (.wks)

How to import curves

The table below describes how to import curves.

Step

Action

1

Choose File:Import:Curve.

Result: A menu with the available curve formats opens.

2

Choose the correct curve format.

Result: The Choose File to Import From dialog box opens.

3

Locate the file that contains the curve and double-click the file.

Result: The Import Curves dialog box opens.

4

  • Select the curve(s) to import and click the OK button.

Result: The curves are opened in the Evaluation module.

How to import data from SMART Manager and FPLCdirector

The table below describes how to import data from SMART Manager and FPLCdirector:

Step

Action

1

Choose File:Import:Result.

Result: A menu box with the available data sources opens. This box opens immediately after Import if no result file is open in the Evaluation module.

2

Choose FPLCdirector or SMART.

Result: The Import FPLCdirector Result dialog box or the Import SMART Result dialog box opens.

3

Locate and double-click the result file.

Result: The result file is opened in the Evaluation module.

Copy from a floppy disk

When you import SMART or FPLCdirector files from a floppy disk it is best to first copy the files to the hard disk and then import the files.

2005-06-15