This output is also in plain text, but it is formatted to make it readable. These files are written as scan number, retention time and total abundance separated by spaces, with a blank line between each scan. If spectrum output is selected then each spectrum is written as a mass-intensity table immediately following the spectrum line. Additional values can optionally be included as with the condensed text format. The minimum total abundance required for reporting data for a scan can be set in the Min Abund box.
The TIC is always included in every export data set. Click on the Tic and Spectra button to include the spectra for each scan. As with the default condensed text, formatted text files may include a few additional options listed at the bottom of the formatted text window including the option to include the Time_Segment for each scan, the Scan_Method for each scan, and/or the scans' Parent_Ion. The latter is useful for both product ion and for SIM and MRM data. Click the Export button to save the file. Formatted data output can easily be read into Excel, converted to columns, and used for further processing and analysis without requiring additional programming.
If you used the recommended "No-Questions-Asked" installation then Quadfiles is registered with Windows and follows the standard conventions. The program itself will be located in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Quadtech Associates\Quadfiles". In Windows 7 and above, all other files including the Help file, demo files, and any files saved during use will be in subfolders under "C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\QuadtechAssociates\Quadfiles. With a standard installation these locations will be accessed by default by the program during all file read and write operations so you should not have to manually locate them.
The folders present in Quadfiles are Documents, Data (the default location for any files saved), Settings (program support files) and DemoData which contains the example files.
To delete a standard installation, use the Windows Uninstall feature on the Control panel.
