The VAMAS Viewer - ASCII Converter is used to view VAMAS files and to convert ASCII files from various makers into into the ISO approved VAMAS Standard DTF format.  

It also exports a simple two column "X-Y" ASCII format that can be readily imported by data analysis software such as:  Excel, Kaleidagraph, Igor Pro, Origin, SigmaPlot, Grams32, Lotus, 1-2-3, and others.

This program also saves files in an our advanced SDP binary file format, the XI-Binary file format (*.mrs) and the XI-ASCII file formats. 

Compatible Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows 2000, 98, 95. 3.11. 3.1
• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
• IBM OS/2 Warp v3.0 (OS/2-Win mode)
• SoftWindows95/98 on PowerPC

Open File Browsing Functions

• Use "Previous" or "Page Up" key to view previous spectra in a multi-spectra datafile
• Use "Next" or "Page Down" key to view next spectra in a multi-spectra datafile

ASCII Files Imported & Converted

• VAMAS Standard DTF (*.vms)
• VAMAS Standard DTF (*.txt)
• JEOL 9000 (*.txt)
• Kratos 165, HS, Vision (*.des)
• NPL VAMAS Standard DTF (*.vms)
• NRIM ComPro 3.0->6.0 (*.npl)
• NRIM ISO-VAMAS Standard DTF (*.npl)
• Omicron SPECTRA-Presenter (*.#)
• PHI 5500, 5600, 5700, 5800 (*.asc with *.inf)
• PHI Multi-Pak (*.asc)
• PHI Quantum 2000 (*.asc)
• RBD AugerScan v2 (*.txt)
• Scienta (*.txt)
• SPECS LHS (*.#)
• SPECS Sage (*.exp) using 8.3 DOS names
• SPECTRA-Presenter (*.#)
• SSI DOS-Based M- or S-Probe (*.mrs)
• VG MicroTech VGX-900 (*.#)
• VG version of VAMAS Standard DTF (*.txt)
• Wild-Day (*.sp#)
• XI-ASCII (*.mrs)
• X-Y Generic (2 columns) (*.txt)
• Number X-Y Generic (3 columns) (*.txt)
  

File Functions & Editing

• Save open file as "X-Y" ASCII file
• Save open file as VAMAS DTF ASCII file
• Save open file as "XI" Binary / SSI Binary
• Open any of the ASCII formats listed above
• Print raw spectra to any Windows printer
• Copy files to Clipboard for Paste to MS-Word etc
• Drag & Drop files to see actual spectra
• Savitzsky-Golay multi-point smoothing
• Differentiation
• Merge open files into one ASCII file
• Delete spectrum from a multi-spectrum file
• Save file with corrections, new descriptions and after any deletions
• Un-Do
• Multiply, Add, Subtract and Divide by Fixed Value

Drag & Drop (Open File) Features*

• Drag a compatible file onto an empty, open window and all spectra in that file are automatically imported and displayed
• Drag a new datafile onto a filled windows and a new window is automatically generated.

Printing Capabilities

• Print to any Windows 3.1/95 compatible printer
• Print "Landscape" or "Portrait" style
• Print to different paper sizes (B5, A4, Letter…)
• Print Multiple Spectra / Page via Copy/Paste-Special

Display Functions and Features

• Y axis displays as total Electron Counts scale
• X axis displays as either KE or BE (eV) scale
• Zoom display (expand) by using mouse
• Zoom display (expand) by using vertical cursors
• Revert to original display
• "X" Show All to show full BE scale
• "Y" AutoScale automatically sets "Y" min-max
• KE/BE Switch shows either KE and BE scales
• Edit Comments displays file type in operator name
• Edit Comments is used to edit sample description
• Second comment line shows source path of file
• Multiple spectra region number appears on menu bar
• Individual spectra in multi-spectra file are displayed in different colors
• Source path of file appears on menu bar
• Display windows can be re-sized
• Double click on menu bar expands display to full screen
• Tiling and Cascading of all files Open
• Copy and Print Multiple "Tiled" Spectra on 1 page by
  using "Paste-Special" command in MS-Word etc.

Other Functions

• XPS Spectral Lines to Identify Signals
• Help menu to explain capabilities