Use the Favorites pane to manually save your current system state for the source settings and scan parameters.

Figure Favorites pane


The following table describes the tasks that you can perform using the Favorites pane.

Task

Procedure

Create a favorite state

  1. Adjust the parameters in the Ion Source pane or Define Scan pane, as needed.
  2. Select Apply.
  3. Select the Favorites tab.
  4. Select Save Current State, and then enter a unique name in the box.
  5. Select Save Current State again to save the changes.
  6. The new favorite state appears in the User Settings list. You can enter up to 100 states. The latest saved state will appear at the top of the list.

Load settings only or apply a favorite state

  • Under System Settings or User Settings, right-click the state name, and then select one of the following:
    • Load: to only display the key parameters in the applicable parameter boxes.
    • Apply: to submit the key parameters to the MS.

NOTE The System Settings area contains a default system state for factory default settings.

Rename a favorite state

  1. Under User Settings, right-click the state name, and then select Rename.
  2. Enter a different name and press ENTER.

Delete a favorite state

Under User Settings, right-click the state name, and then select Delete.