UNICORN modules overview
UNICORN consists of four modules: Administration, Method Editor, System Control and
Evaluation. The main functions of each module are described in the following table.
Main functionsModule
Perform user and system setup, system log and database
administration.
Administration
Create and edit methods using one or a combination of:Method Editor
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Predefined methods with built-in application support
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Drag-and-drop function to build methods with relevant
steps
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Line-by-line text editing
The interface provides easy viewing and editing of run
properties.
Start, monitor and control runs. The current flow path is
illustrated in the Process Picture, which allows manual
interactions with the system and provides feedback on
run parameters.
System Control
Open results, evaluate runs and create reports.Evaluation
The default Evaluation module includes a user interface
optimized for workflows like quick evaluation, compare
results and work with peaks and fractions.
When working with the modules Administration, Method Editor, System Control and
Evaluation it is possible to access descriptions of the active window by pressing the F1
key. This can be especially helpful when editing methods
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1 Introduction
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