How to Check and Output the Audit Trail of Master Method at Data Analysis in Agilent OpenLab CDS (ver. 2.x) System

Answer

This Information Applies To: OpenLab CDS (ver. 2.x) Systems

Issue:

The master method contains default settings and is used as the template for developing laboratory-specific methods. Any changes made to the master method are recorded in an audit trail that can be accessed and printed. Each method developed from the master method is saved as a data analysis method in the master method project folder.

Steps to follow:

1. Start Data Analysis at OpenLab CDS (ver. 2.x). Select Data Processing mode.

   

2. Select Processing > Open Method to open the Open File dialog box.

   

3. Select the appropriate method from the Project > drop down menu. This will load all the data processing methods that have been created as project master method. Select the required method.

   

4. The master method name will appear on the Processing page under Methods.

   

5. Open the Audit Trail by select Audit/E-Sign > Show Method Audit Trail.

   

   Or right-click the Master Method and select Show Method Audit Trail.

   

6. Select Print or Export PDF button to output audit trails.

   

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