Analyze controls only

Follow these steps on the Projects page to select controls only for analysis.

  1. On the sidebar menu, select Projects button Projects to open the Projects page.

  2. Find and select the applicable project.

  3. Select samples, and then select Analyze Controls to open the Analyze Controls dialog.

    The Analyze Controls dialog box

    1. Select the MS method:

      • DDA — Derives an MS/MS spectra from selection, isolation, and fragmentation of an individual precursor ion.

      • DIA — Derives an MS/MS spectra from selection, isolation, and fragmentation of all precursor ions in a defined m/z range.

    2. From the Analysis Protocol list (which shows only protocols compatible with the selected MS method), select a protocol.

    3. In the Description field, enter a description of the analysis.

    4. (Optional) In the Notes field, enter any additional information about the analysis.

    5. Under Analysis Name Pattern, review the MS data file name format and the list of controls to analyze.

    6. Select Start, and then select OK.

      The controls are queued for analysis.

  4. On the sidebar menu, select Analyses button Analyses to open the Analyses page.

  5. Confirm the new analysis is listed on the Analyses page.