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This section provides an overview of the steps required to perform sample analyses using Chromeleon CDS. For detailed instructions, refer to the Chromeleon CDS Help.
To process samples automatically, first add the sample injections to a Chromeleon CDS sequence. (A sequence determines how a group of injections will be analyzed and the order in which they will be run.) For each injection, a sequence typically includes the following elements:
- An instrument method—A predefined list of commands and parameters for controlling the system and acquiring sample data.
- The chromatographic data acquired.
- A processing method—A predefined set of instructions for evaluating the acquired data.
- Templates for displaying chromatographic data on the screen and for printing reports.
There are two ways to create a sequence in Chromeleon CDS:
- eWorkflows provide predefined templates and rules for creating new sequences. If they have been defined for your laboratory, eWorkflows are the preferred method for creating a new sequence.
- The Sequence Wizard provides a series of dialog boxes that guide you through the process of creating a sequence.
After creating the sequence, you are ready to start batch processing.