Tasks

Tasks allow you to execute specific instrument actions at any point within a sequence. The Task window is available in the Method layout.

Privileges

• OpenLab CDS: Method Development > Create and modify task

To edit a task

1. Open the Tasks window in the Methods layout.

2. Define the required steps. To do this, you may:

   Click to add a step to the end of the list.

   Click to insert a step above the selected line.

   Click to delete the selected line.

   Click to move the selected line up or down.

   Click to clear all steps and begin from scratch.

   NOTE: Available actions and parameters depend on the instrument. The steps will be executed in the given order.

3. Click Save Task to save your task file (*.tmx).

To print a task

1. If your task has not been saved, click Save to save the task with the same name or Save As to save it with a new name.

2. Click Print . The Task Report window opens.

   Choose which information to include in your report.

3. In the Task Report window, click Print to print the report or Export to export the report to Excel, PDF, or Word.