Conflict resolution

If multiple peaks are within the retention time window, there are different ways how to identify a particular peak. You can choose between the following values for Peak match in the compound identification parameters:

• First: Use the first peak in the retention time window.

• Last: Use the last peak in the retention time window.

• Closest (default setting): Use the peak that is closest to the expected retention time.

• Closest nested: When there is a base peak and a nested peak, and both have the same retention time, use the nested peak.

• Largest area: Use the peak with the largest area in the retention time window.

• Largest height: Use the peak with the largest height in the retention time window.

If the conflict cannot be resolved, none of the peaks will be identified and a warning will be written into the processing log.

In the second dimension, the distance to the closest peak is calculated differently. See Peak match in the second dimension.