How do I create an RT to RI calibration?

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Hi there! 
 I'm just starting to use masshunter, and I would like to use retention indices rather than retention times in my analyses, however, try as I may, I can't seem to find how I create the RT to RI calibration file that I am prompted for. 
 In my exhaustive Google searches, I can only find references to a file included on a demo disk, though nothing on how to actually create these files. 
 Does anyone have an example RT to RI calibration file that I may edit, or a means in the software to create one automatically? 
 
 Thank you all for your time, 
 James

brittpeterson · Accepted Answer

Hi JamesRS, 
 It sounds like you are looking for the Quant Tool "Retention Time Calibration," which is located in the Windows start menu under Agilent MassHunter Quantitative folder -> Quantitative Analysis Tools. 
 Additionally, there are some videos about using Refractive Index that are included on Quant media (either the USB thumb drive or the downloaded .UFD.) Specifically, the "Library - Retention Index - RI RT CAL map - Advanced" video goes over how to use the tool and create the calibration file. If you registered the software in Agilent.Subscribenet.com, you can re-download Quant to access these videos if they aren't already installed on the PC. The videos are located at \Supplemental\MassHunter\Videos\Quant on the media.

How do I create an RT to RI calibration?

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