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MSD ChemStation / Custom Reports

1. I currently use the MSD ChemStation and I have a need to create a special report specific to the needs of a client. What applications are compatible with the software? (id=28)

Data file formats (GC, LC and MS) can be exported in the Excel™ format via commands in the GC/MS MSD ChemStations . In addition, the GC/MS MSD ChemStations includes a “custom”-reporting reporting module that behaves much like Excel and has special commands that pull information directly from the GC/MS MSD ChemStations . The “Custom Reports” module allows you to create simple changes to a report, create completely new report formats and even perform trend analysis, all from within the GC/MS MSD ChemStations software.

For more info, try the GC/MS MSD ChemStations software On-line help or Ask Dr. ChemUser.

2. I would like to use the custom reports package of the MSD ChemStation to create a special report. What type of information is supported in the custom reporting software? (id=29)

Because the “Custom Reports” software is integrated into the MSD GC/MS MSD ChemStations , there are over 100 specific pieces of sample and result information that can be directly imported into a custom report format. The basic categories are: >Sample information, >Compound information, >Target RT information, and >Graphics information (spectra, chromatograms, etc.).

For more detailed information, see the GC/MS MSD ChemStations On-line Help or Ask Dr. ChemUser.

3. How does the GC/MS MSD ChemStations custom reports software work? (id=30)

The GC/MS MSD ChemStations sample and result information is extracted by pre-defined variables with in the GC/MS MSD ChemStations software and automatically imported into the Custom Reports module. These variables/ data types are selected via a “wizard” when creating a custom report “template”. Once the template is created, a method is associated with the template and when the method is processed, the appropriate method information is extracted from the GC/MS MSD ChemStations and imported into the template. The result is a report containing just the information selected via the “wizard”. Re-positioning and formatting of the information can further enhance both the template and custom report. Reports and templates may be saved and re-processed with out re-processing the method.

4. Can GC/MS MSD ChemStations custom reports be imported into other 3rd party applications? (id=31)

Yes, custom reports and information (including graphics) can be imported into third party applications such as Microsoft Office™. However there are some revision compatibility considerations. The best test is to try it. Most recent revisions of custom reports are Excel 95 file compatible. Current Microsoft™ office applications do read older files. Once a report is imported, it can easily be saved as the latest version.

5. I use the GC/MS MSD ChemStations for routine drug screening and would like an easy way to QA the internal standards. Will the GC/MS MSD ChemStations software allow me to do this or will I need a third party application? (id=32)

The GC/MS MSD ChemStations Custom Reports module does support the ability to do trend analysis and subsequently creation and implementation of control charting. By creating your own custom database, you can maintain and easily monitor trends as well as define control limits that are displayed on the chart (relative, percentage, and standard deviation). For more information, see the GC/MS MSD ChemStations On-line Help or Ask Dr. ChemUser.

6. I’m currently using the custom reports module from the GC/MS MSD ChemStations and would like to import files into Excel. Is this possible? (id=33)

Custom Reports and templates can be imported directly into Excel 97™ and Word 97™ in an Excel 95 format. Other applications compatible with Micrsoft Office(tm) products may also be possible. Try it or Ask Dr. ChemUser for assistance.

7. What GC/MS MSD ChemStations software revisions include the custom reporting tool? Is it possible to purchase custom reports separately? (id=34)

Custom Reports was first introduced with revision G1034 Software and later enhanced with a report creation "wizard" (G1701AA A.00.00) and then again with graphics functionality (G1701BA B.00.00/01. Custom Reports is not sold separately. However, a Data Analysis package G1710BA/CA/DA of the software is sold separately and for a modest price does include Custom Reports. If you have an older version of the GC/MS MSD ChemStations software, you may consider the purchasing of the stand-alone data analysis and off-load your processing and reporting. The Remote Data Analysis software software will allow you to transfer files from the older MSD system to a networked PC running the remote data analysis and "Report Manager" functionality. This operation can be manual or automatic. Up to 4 GC/MS MSD ChemStations systems can be networked. Additional information about remote data analysis can be found in this knowledge base, direct from Agilent Inc., or from our own Dr. ChemUser.