The following table describes the Export Spectra dialog box parameters.

Export Spectra dialog box parameters

Command or option

Description

Destination Folder

Specifies the path and name of the file where you want to save the exported spectra.

File Type

Specifies the format of the file to save the exported search results in:

  • *.mgf: Mascot Generic Format (MGF) file—Contains a list of precursor ions, their fragments, and the masses of the fragments.
  • *.mzData: MZDATA file—The application exports the files with XML indentation enabled so that the different XML tags are broken into multiple lines instead of merged into one line.
  • *.mzML: MZML file—A combination of MZDATA and MZXML. The application supports version 1.1.0 of the MZML format.

Items To Be Exported

Specifies the type of spectra to export.

From MS/MS Spectrum Info

Exports the spectra extracted from the spectrum file.

From PSMs

Exports the spectra that identify PSMs.

From Peptide Groups

Exports the spectra that identify peptide groups and is available when the result file includes peptide groups.

From Proteins

Exports the spectra that identify proteins and is available when the result file includes proteins.

Checked Items Only

Exports only the items that you selected on the appropriate page of the result file.

Export

Saves the selected search results in the specified destination file.

Close

Closes the dialog box without exporting any spectra or applying any of the selected options.