- Converts between most common spectral file formats
- Simple to use Windows user interface
- Single spectrum conversions or multiple spectrum convert mode
- Interactive and command line mode; easily integrated with other programs
The ORTEC DataMaster provides a simple way of converting spectral data files between a variety of formats. It is often the case that a large restriction in making a change from one spectroscopy system supplier to another is the backlog of "legacy" spectra, which must remain readable on the new system. This is especially true when the old system is no longer supported. Some manufacturers are reluctant to even release their file formats in an attempt to make migration more difficult. DataMaster removes that impediment and makes the process simple.
Files are easily converted either by using the intuitively simple Windows user interface, or via command line mode which can be used in conjunction with other programs in automated processing.
When a file is loaded into DataMaster during the interactive process, the spectrum is displayed graphically allowing the user to verify at a glance that the file is the correct one.
Multiple files may be selected in interactive mode for automated sequential conversion.
Supported File Types
|
Spectrum File Format |
Input |
Output |
| ORTEC ADCAM (*.chn) |
Yes |
Yes |
| ORTEC INFORM (*.spc) |
Yes |
Yes |
| OXFORD PCA-2 (*.spm) |
Yes |
No |
| OXFORD PCA-3 (*.spt) |
Yes |
No |
| ASCII-1 (*.txt) |
Yes |
Yes |
| ASCII-2 (*.txt) |
Yes |
Yes |
| ROSSENDORF ASCII (*.spe) |
Yes |
Yes |
| IEC ASCII (*.iec) |
Yes |
Yes |
| IEEE ASCII (*.asc) |
Yes |
Yes |
| RMS ASCII (*.phd) |
Yes |
No |
| LLNL ASCII (*.lll) |
Yes |
No |
| SAMPO 90 (*.sam) |
Yes |
Yes |
| APTEC v6.3 (*.s0) |
Yes |
No |
| CI S100 (*.mca) |
Yes |
Yes |
| CI ACCUSPEC (*.dat) |
Yes |
No |
| CI CAM (*.cnf) |
Yes1 |
Yes1 |
- The table above summarizes the input and output file formats supported by DataMaster. File format 16, (Canberra .CNF) is proprietary and requires that certain Canberra software components be present on the system. These are automatically included if an appropriate Canberra software package is installed, such as Genie 2000.
Command Line Mode
The command line mode is used to convert a single spectrum as specified on the MS-DOS command prompt. The syntax of the command line is:
DataMaster -i InputFileName -j OutputFileName
where i is the format type number for the input file, and j is the format specifier for the output file. The arguments are separated by spaces. Values of i and j valid for input and output are shown in the table. The following is an example of a valid command line.
DataMaster -4 E:\OldData\pca3demo.spt
-2 C:\Spectra\Pca3Demo.spt.spc
Command line mode may be used in conjunction with the import function of ORTEC
MAESTRO or
GammaVision to make a seamless import of "foreign" spectral files directly by these programs.