For a general introduction to operations select Operations from the help menu of the operations dialog.
The Y-values operation dialog consist of:
an OPTION MENU which is used to select an operation. ( See the general introduction for information on using Option Menus. )
a TEXT AREA in which the number(s) of the spectrum to be operated on is typed
a TEXT AREA in which the value to be added to, subtracted from ( or whatever ) the Y-values is specified
To choose an operation:
select it from the option menu
To choose a spectrum to be operated on:
type a spectrum number ( or numbers ) into the relevant text area
OR
select one or more spectra from the List of Spectr
aTo set the value to be used in the operation:
edit the relevant text area
To carry out the operation:
click the left mouse button on the "Operate" button
OR
press RETURN when the Operate button is the default button
Carrying out an operation causes a new spectrum to appear in the 'List of Spectra'.