How to use the File Navigator

Introduction	The File Navigator can be used to locate and open result files in the Evaluation module. Recent runs are also listed based on the user preferences.

How to open the File Navigator

To open the File Navigator:

Click the Evaluation module icon in the Windows task bar.
Select View:File Navigator

Result: The File Navigator opens in the Evaluation module. The File Navigator can be resized and dragged to other positions in the module.

How to open files from the Files list

The table below describes how to use the Files list to locate and open a result file.

Step	Action
1	Click the Files tab Result: The Files list opens in the File Navigator. The list is identical to the Results window in the UNICORN Manager and shows all user available folders and files.
2	Navigate to the desired folder Double-click the desired result file Result: The result file opens in the Evaluation module.

How to use Find to search for files

The Find function in the File Navigator is used to locate result files in the available folders. The table below describes how to use the Find function to locate and open a result file.

Step	Action
1	Click the Find tab Result: The Find list opens in the File Navigator.
2	Type a file name or part of a file name in the Result file name text box. Standard wildcard characters can be used. or Type a Sample ID value in the Value of variable Sample_ID text box. Note: The defined variable name must begin with Sample_ ID.
3	Click the Quick Find button Result: The located result files are listed in the File Navigator.
4	Double-click the desired result file or chromatogram Result: The file or chromatogram opens in the Evaluation module.

Note: Click the Find button to open the Find Files dialog box where more search functions are available. See How to arrange and locate your files for more information.

How to open a Recent Run

The Recent Runs list shows all the available recorded recent runs based on the selected user preferences. The table below describes how to use the Recent Runs list to locate and open a result file.

Step	Action
1	Click the Recent Runs tab Result: The Recent Runs list opens in the File Navigator. Note: Until the files and chromatograms in the list have been opened and saved they are noted in bold text. When they are opened and saved the text is changed to plain text.
2	If needed, click the Refresh button in the bottom of the File Navigator Result: The Recent Runs list is updated with all runs that were performed since the File Navigator was opened the last time.
3	Locate the desired run Double-click the file Result: The result file opens in the Evaluation module.

Note: Click the + signs to view or select individual chromatograms from the result files. Individual result files can be selected and removed from the list by clicking the Remove button. The Remove all button clears the whole list.

Note: Remove only clears the list, the files are not deleted.

How to set preferences for Recent Runs

The File Navigator will display Recent Runs based on the individual user preference settings. The table below describes how to adjust the preference settings:

Step	Action
1	Click the Preferences button Result: The Preferences dialog box opens.
2	Type the maximum number of files to keep on the list Type the maximum number of days to keep the files on the list
3	Select which files to display on the list: Only files created by the current user All files created by specified users Note: Click the Specify button to open a dialog box and select from a list with all accessible users. All accessible files regardless of the creator
4	Choose Remove files when saved if the files are to be removed from the list when they have been saved. Click the OK button. Result: All new results will be displayed on the Recent Runs list based on the changed preferences.

How to close the File Navigator

To close the File Navigator:

Click the small cross in the top right-hand corner of the File Navigator.

Result: The File Navigator closes.

2005-06-15