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Editing the Active Method
The Active Method is the current collection of setpoints being used by the GC. Using the
touchscreen you can edit these settings, and any changes apply immediately. When you
download a method from the Browser Interface or an Agilent data system, that method
becomes the new Active Method.
The Active Method setpoint parameters are stored when the GC is turned off, and loaded when
you turn the instrument back on.
The Active Method cannot be saved from the touchscreen, however, you can upload the
current GC settings into the Browser Interface or Agilent data system, and then save them as a
new method.
To edit the active method
1 Individually select each component for which setpoint parameters are appropriate for your
method. See Table 2.
2 Examine the current setpoints and modify as desired. Repeat for each component as
appropriate.
3 Examine the current setpoints for the ALS, if appropriate, and modify as desired.
4 Changes you make to the active method are automatically applied to the GC.
GC hardware changes
When you change the hardware your GC is using, your GC will use the default settings for the
new components. Before operating your GC with its new components, check and update the
relevant settings as needed.