* Instrumental Measurement

1. Overview

This application provides the way to upload scientific data, which are brought by instrumental measurements, to the main database. In this version, data from following instruments are available. The permission to upload each instrumental measurement data depends on user's role.

Users can upload plural data either one by one (on the Target Editor) or at one stroke (on the main window). Once data are uploaded, they can not be deleted from the database by this application. This application just overwrites them by uploading other data for the same objectives. (See Appendix A: Update condition for details.)

2. Login

2.1. User authentication

After starting the application, the Login dialog (Fig. 2.1) will appear and prompt you to enter your username and password.

Login dialog

Fig. 2.1 Login dialog

After logging in, the main window will open. If the entered username or/and password are invalid, an error dialog (Fig. 2.2) will appear and request that you login again.

Login failure dialog

Fig. 2.2 Login failure dialog - invalid username or password

2.2. Changing your password

To change your password, click the key shape icon button at the bottom right of the Login dialog. The Change Password dialog will be displayed (Fig. 2.3).

Change Password dialog

Fig. 2.3 Change Password dialog

Type your login ID, your current password, a new password, and retype the new password. After filling all fields, click the "OK" button. When your password is accepted, the Login dialog will be activated. Otherwise an error dialog will be displayed.

3. Main window

On the main window, you can create/edit/remove Targets, which are data files with information to upload, and you can upload them to the database. Successful uploads will move data files from source folders to transferred folders which are specified as preferences. (See 4. Target Editors for details.) Transferred folders are placed for backup of data files uploaded to the database. You can also see and save logs in the main window.

Main window

Fig. 3.1 Main window

The main window consists of the Target Pane (upper pane) and the Log Pane (lower pane). You can adjust their sizes by dragging the separator. Or you can hide one of these panes and expand the other pane by clicking upward/downward the arrow buttons on the separator.

3.1. Create/Edit/Remove Targets

Create a Target

Select a data type of a Target to create from the list of the combo box in the upper left. Click the "Create" button. Then a Target Editor to edit a Target opens. The data type list depends on the role of the login user, and includes only the data types of which he/she has a right to edit.

Operations of a Target Editor depend on the data type of the Target to edit. Basic operation flow is, (1) Select data file(s) to upload, (2) Specify parameters, (3) Fix the edit of a Target. See 4. Target Editors for details.

After creation of a Target, a row of the Target will be added to the Target list in the main window. On the row, the data type of the Target, specified data file(s) , its status and existence on DB are displayed. Status column have four messages as follows.

On DB column have two messages as follows.

On a Target Editor, if a "Close" button is clicked, the status of the edited Target will be "ready" or "not ready". If an "Upload now" button is clicked, the status of the edited Target will be "succeeded" or "failed".

Edit/Remove a Target

To edit an existing Target, select the row of the target to edit in the Target list, and click the "Edit" button in the upper right. A Target Editor will open. You can also open it by double clicking of the row of the target.

To remove an existing Target, select the row of the target to be removed in the Target list, and click the "Remove" button in the upper right.

3.2. Upload Targets

Upload plural Targets

There are two ways to upload Targets. One is an operation using a Target Editor. Clicking an "Upload now" button on a Target Editor uploads the editing Target. This operation can upload only one Target. See 4. Target Editors for more details.

To upload plural Targets, using the "Upload" button on the main window is convenient. To select multiple targets, press the Shift or Ctrl key and click a target by mouse. To press the Shift key means to select all targets between the first selected target and the last of it. And to press the Ctrl key means to select each clicked target. Also you can select targets by dragging from one target to the other target.

After selecting, click the "Upload" button. Then the selected Targets will be uploaded to the database, and their statuses will change to "succeeded" or "failed".

Successful uploads move their data files from the source folders to the transferred folders. The upload failures might occur when you have tried to upload the Target existing on the database. Check the application log for the failure reason. To overwrite existing data, check the "allows to overwrite" check box in the main window. This setting about overwriting is valid for uploads in Target Editors, too.

Refresh the Target list

Clicking the "Refresh" button updates the Target list. It deletes Targets in the status of "succeeded", and changes the statuses of Targets in the status of "failed" into the "ready". Targets in the status of "ready" and "not ready" stay as they are.

3.3. See/Save logs

The application logs will be displayed on the Log Pane. Error logs help you to find reasons of errors. You can also see results of uploads here.

For detail logs, save logs to a file. Specify a log file path into the bottom field by clicking "..." button, and check the "writes log to file" check box. Logs will be appended to the file. If the file doesn't exist, the application will create it.

3.4. Batch Process/Preference

Batch Process

"Batch Process" button offers convenient function which Targets are created at once. However this function is not available to some instruments.(table.3.1) To use the "Batch Process" button, you should confirm the preference using the "Batch Preference" button.

Table.3.1 Table of Instrumental Measurements

can batch process perfectly can batch process half can not batch process
Pass-through type Magnetometer CHNS/O Element Analyzer Gas Chromatography(ECD/FID/NGA/TCD,FID)
Spectrophotometer Coulometer Gas Mass Spectrometer
Spinner Magnetometer Image Line Scanner ICP Mass Spectrometer
Whole Core MSCL Kappabridge Liquid Chromatography
X-ray CT Scanner Split Core MSCL Thermal Conductivity
XRF Core Logger Interstitial Water
CSV File Moisture and Density
MAD Beaker
Delete CSV File

each column means.

Batch Preference

"Batch Preference" button offers the same function which Preference Dialog of each Instrumental Measurement have. See clauses correspond to their "set preference"

4. Target Editors

Each of the Target Editors depends on the data type of the editing Target. Basic operation flow is, (1) Select data file(s) to upload, (2) Specify parameters, (3) Fix the edit of a Target.

The operations to select a Target and specify parameters depend on each of the data types. They are mentioned below.

There are two ways to fix the edit. One way is clicking a "Close" button. This operation closes the Target Editor and activates the main window. If the edited Target is new, the Target will be added to the Target list in the main window. Otherwise the row of the Target in the list will be updated. This operation doesn't upload the Target to the database. You can upload the Target together with other Targets at a time by the operation of the main window.

The other way to fix the edit is clicking an "Upload now" button. This operation uploads the edited Target to the database, closes the Target Editor, and activates the main window. Result of the upload will be displayed on the row of the Target list in the main window.

Clicking a "Preferences" button opens a Preferences dialog. This is the dialog to modify preferences. Preferences are information on locations of source folder(s) and transferred folder(s). To make a file list displayed in a combo box on a Target Editor, the application refers to the specified source folder, and picks up files with the specified suffix. After successful uploading, the application moves data files to the specified transferred folder.

The default values of suffixes depend on data types. You should set different folders for a source folder and a transferred folder, respectively. Once user set preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.1. Whole core MSCL

4.1.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Whole core MSCL", select a data file and specify its date and information of calibration.

Target Editor - Whole core MSCL

Fig. 4.1.1 Target Editor - Whole core MSCL

Select a data file and specify its date

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then in the "run information" pane, the "date and time" spinner field and the "comment" field will be activated, and data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane. The last modified date of the selected data file will be set into the "date and time" spinner field. Adjust the date, if necessary.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.1.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.1.2). Check the data file format.

Whole core MSCL Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.1.2 Whole core MSCL Loading error dialog

Specify calibration information

Click the "calib. file" combo box in the "calibration" pane, and select a calibration file from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected calibration file. Then the "date and time" spinner field and the "comment" field in the "calibration" pane will be activated. The last modified date of the selected calibration file will be set into the "date and time" spinner field. Adjust the date, if necessary.

When you can't find the objective file in the calibration file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.1.2. Set preferences).

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.1.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog.(Fig. 4.1.3) Preferences are information of data files and calibration files.

Whole core MSCL Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.1.3 Whole core MSCL Preferences dialog

"run data file" preferences

The "run data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".xml". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

"calibration file" preferences

The "calibration file" preferences describe calibration files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder on which calibration files have been placed. Specify the suffix of calibration files into the "file name suffix" field.

Since calibration files stay in the source folder even after uploading, setting of a transferred folder is not needed for calibration files.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".xls". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.2. Split core MSCL

4.2.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Split core MSCL", select a data file and specify its date and information of calibration.

Target Editor - Split core MSCL

Fig. 4.2.1 Target Editor - Split core MSCL

Select a data file and specify its date

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then in the "run information" pane, the "date and time" spinner field and the "comment" field will be activated, and data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane. The last modified date of the selected data file will be set into the "date and time" spinner field. Adjust the date, if necessary.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.2.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.2.2). Check the data file format.

Split core MSCL Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.2.2 Split core MSCL Loading error dialog

Specify calibration information

Click the "calib. file" combo box in the "calibration" pane, and select a calibration file from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected calibration file. Then the "date and time" spinner field and the "comment" field in the "calibration" pane will be activated. The last modified date of the selected calibration file will be set into the "date and time" spinner field. Adjust the date, if necessary.

When you can't find the objective file in the calibration file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.2.2. Set preferences).

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.2.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.2.3). Preferences are information of data files and calibration files.

Split core MSCL Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.2.3 Split core MSCL Preferences dialog

"run data file" preferences

The "run data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".xml". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

"calibration file" preferences

The "calibration file" preferences describe calibration files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder on which calibration files have been placed. Specify the suffix of calibration files into the "file name suffix" field.

Since calibration files stay in the source folder even after uploading, setting of a transferred folder is not needed for calibration files.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".xls". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.3. Spectrophotometer

4.3.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Spectrophotometer", select a data file and specify its date.

Target Editor - Spectrophotometer

Fig. 4.3.1 Target Editor - Spectrophotometer

Select a data file and specify its date

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then in the "run information" pane, the "date and time" spinner field and the "comment" field will be activated, and data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane. The last modified date of the selected data file will be set into the "date and time" spinner field. Adjust the date, if necessary.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.3.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.3.2). Check the data file format.

Spectrometer Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.3.2 Spectrometer Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.3.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.3.3). Preferences are information of data files.

Spectrophotometer Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.3.3 Spectrophotometer Preferences dialog

"run data file" preferences

The "run data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".xml". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.4. Image line scanner

In order to encode an image data, install Java Advanced Imaging Image I/O Tools (See The System Requirements: Java Advanced Imaging Image I/O Tools).

4.4.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Image line scanner", select a meta data file and an image file and encode specified image data.

Target Editor - Image line scanner

Fig. 4.4.1 Target Editor - Image line scanner

Select a meta data file and an image file

Click the "meta data file" and the "image file" combo box, and select a file to upload from each list, respectively. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected file. Then in the "image encoding options" pane, the "encoding type" combo box, the "image size" slide bar and the "Encode" button will be activated, and data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane.

When you can't find the objective file in a data file list shown in each combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.4.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.4.2). Check the data file format.

Image line scanner Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.4.2 Image line scanner Loading error dialog

Encode specified image data

Click the "encode" button in the "image encoding options" pane to encode the specified image data. The encoded image which meets specified conditions will be displayed on the "preview" pane. If necessary, adjust its encoding type, compression quality and image size.

The "Compression quality" field and the slide bar is active when the encoding type is "jpeg".

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.4.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog.(Fig. 4.4.3) Preferences are information of meta data files and image files.

Image line scanner Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.4.3 Image line scanner Preferences dialog

"meta data file" preferences

The "meta data file" preferences describe meta data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder on which meta data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which meta data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of meta data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".img". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

"image file" preferences

The "image file" preferences describe image files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder on which image files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which image files will be moved. Specify the suffix of image files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".bmp". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.5. Pass through type magnetometer

4.5.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Pass through type magnetometer", select a data file.

Target Editor - Pass through type magnetometer

Fig. 4.5.1 Target Editor - Pass through type magnetometer

Select a data file

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.5.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.5.2). Check the data file format.

Pass through type magnetometer Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.5.2 Pass through type magnetometer Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.5.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.5.3). Preferences are information of data files.

Pass through type magnetometer Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.5.3 Pass through type magnetometer Preferences dialog

"data file" preferences

The "data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".tsv". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.6. Kappabridge

4.6.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Kappabridge", select a data file and specify its sample ID and date.

Target Editor - Kappabridge

Fig. 4.6.1 Target Editor - Kappabridge

Select a data file and specify its sample ID and date

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Then click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. After loading data file, enter sample ID into "sample ID" field. By entering a sample ID which is already registered on database, the table displays information of the sample at "objective" column. Then adjust date and time at "date and time" field, if neccessary. The last modified date of the selected data file will be initially set into that field.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.6.2. Set preferences).

In case the "sample ID" spinner field is blank or filled with an invalid sample ID, clicking the "Load" button will result in the message "not available" on the table in the "loaded data" pane (Fig. 4.6.2). Input an available sample ID into the "sample ID" spinner field.

Target Editor - Kappabridge(without ID)

Fig. 4.6.2 Target Editor before putting a sample ID - Kappabridge

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.6.3). Check the data file format.

Kappabridge Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.6.3 Kappabridge Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.6.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.6.4). Preferences are information of data files.

Kappabridge Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.6.4 Kappabridge Preferences dialog

"data file" preferences

The "data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".txt". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.7. CHNS/O element analyzer

4.7.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "CHNS/O element analyzer", select two data files, a concentration data file and an area data file.

Target Editor - CHNS/O element analyzer

Fig. 4.7.1 Target Editor - CHNS/O element analyzer

Select data files

Click the "conc. data file" combo box, and select a concentration data file to upload from the list. In the same way, set an area data file into the "area data file" combo box. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.7.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.7.2). Check the following;

CHNS/O element analyzer Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.7.2 CHNS/O element analyzer Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.7.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.7.3). Preferences are information of concentrate data files, area data files, and chromatogram data files.

CHNS/O element analyzer Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.7.3 CHNS/O element analyzer Preferences dialog

"conc. data file" preferences

The "conc. data file" preferences describe concentration data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which area data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which area data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of area data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".xls". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

"area data file" preferences

The "area data file" preferences describe area data files. Specify each field of "source folder", "transferred folder", and "file name suffix" like "conc. data file" preferences.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".xls". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

"chromatogram data file" preferences

The "chromatogram data file" preferences describe chromatogram data files. Specify the suffix of chromatogram data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".csv". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.8. Coulometer

4.8.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Coulometer", select a data file and specify its sample ID and weight.

Select a data file and specify its sample ID and weight

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then in the "loaded data" pane, data will be shown on the table but "objective" and "conc.(wt%)" field is not available, and the "sample ID" and the "weight(g)" field will be activated (Fig. 4.8.1).

Target Editor (without ID) - Coulometer

Fig. 4.8.1 Target Editor before setting a sample ID and weight - Coulometer

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.8.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.8.2). Check the data file format.

Coulometer Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.8.2 Coulometer Loading error dialog

Specify the sample ID and weight

Input a sample ID into the "sample ID" field to make "objective" field available. If the invalid sample ID is set, the "objective" field remain "not available".

You also input sample's weight value into the "weight(g)" field to make the "conc.(wt%)" field available. If it is not numerical value, the "weight(g)" field remain "not available".

After all data become available, the "Upload now" button will be activated (Fig.4.8.3).

Target Editor - Coulometer (with ID)

Fig. 4.8.3 Target Editor after setting a sample ID and weight - Coulometer

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.8.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.8.4). Preferences are information of data files.

Coulometer Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.8.4 Coulometer Preferences dialog

"data file" preferences

The "data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".csv". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.9. X-ray CT-scanner

4.9.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "X-ray CT-scanner",select a data file.

Target Editor - X-ray CT-scanner

Fig. 4.9.1 Target Editor - X-ray CT-scanner

Select a data file

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.9.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.9.2). Check the data file format.

X-ray CT-scanner Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.9.2 X-ray CT-scanner Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.9.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog.(Fig. 4.9.3) Preferences are information of data files.

X-ray CT-scanner Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.9.3 X-ray CT-scanner Preferences dialog

"data file" preferences

The "data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder on which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".dcm". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.10. XRF core logger

4.10.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "XRF core logger",select a data file.

Target Editor - XRF core logger

Fig. 4.10.1 Target Editor - XRF core logger

Select a data file

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.10.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.10.2). Check the data file format.

XRF core logger Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.10.2 XRF core logger Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.10.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog.(Fig. 4.10.3) Preferences are information of data files.

XRF core logger Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.10.3 XRF core logger Preferences dialog

"data file" preferences

The "data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder on which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".csv". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.11. Spinner Magnetometer

4.11.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Spinner Magnetometer", select a data file.

Target Editor - Spinner Magnetometer

Fig. 4.11.1 Target Editor - Spinner Magnetometer

Select a data file

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.11.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.11.2). Check the data file format.

Spinner Magnetometer Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.11.2 Spinner Magnetometer Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.11.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog.(Fig. 4.11.3) Preferences are information of data files.

Spinner Magnetometer Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.11.3 Spinner Magnetometer Preferences dialog

"data file" preferences

The "data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder on which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".tsv". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.12. Gas Chromatography(ECD/FID/NGA/TCD,FID)

4.12.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Gas Chromatography(ECD/FID/NGA/TCD,FID)", select a header file and a data file.

Target Editor - Gas Chromatography(ECD)

Fig. 4.12.1 Target Editor - Gas Chromatography(ECD/FID/NGA/TCD,FID)

Select a header file and a data file

Click the "header file" combo box, and select a header file to upload from the list. Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then in the "information" pane, the "sample ID" field and the "comment" area will be activated, and data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane. The sample ID of the selected header file will be set into the "sample ID" field. Adjust it, if necessary. Also you can attach files which help to show data more concretely. Click "Add attachment files" button.(See 5. Attachment Files Chooser)

When you can't find the objective file in the header file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.12.2. Set preferences).

In case the "sample ID" field is blank or filled with an invalid sample ID, You should enter sample ID which is already registered on database.

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.12.2). Check the data file format.

Gas Chromatography(ECD/FID/NGA/TCD,FID) Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.12.2 Gas Chromatography(ECD/FID/NGA/TCD,FID) Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.12.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.12.3). Preferences are information of header files.

Gas Chromatography(ECD/FID/NGA/TCD,FID) Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.12.3 Gas Chromatography(ECD/FID/NGA/TCD,FID) Preferences dialog

"header file" preferences

The "header file" preferences describe header files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which header files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which header files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".csv". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.13. Gas Mass Spectrometer

4.13.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Gas Mass Spectrometer", select a header file.

Target Editor - Gas Mass Spectrometer

Fig. 4.13.1 Target Editor - Gas Mass Spectrometer

Select a header file

Click the "header file" combo box, and select a header file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then in the "information" pane, the "sample ID" field and the "comment" area will be activated, and data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane. The sample ID of the selected header file will be set into the "sample ID" field. Adjust it, if necessary. Also you can attach files which help to show data more concretely. Click "Add attachment files" button.(See 5. Attachment Files Chooser)

When you can't find the objective file in the header file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.13.2. Set preferences).

In case the "sample ID" field is blank or filled with an invalid sample ID, You should enter sample ID which is already registered on database.

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.13.2). Check the data file format.

Gas Mass Spectrometer Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.13.2 Gas Mass Spectrometer Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.13.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.13.3). Preferences are information of header files.

Gas Mass Spectrometer Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.13.3 Gas Mass Spectrometer Preferences dialog

"header file" preferences

The "header file" preferences describe header files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which header files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which header files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".txt". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.14. ICP Mass Spectrometer

4.14.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "ICP Mass Spectrometer", select a header file.

Target Editor - ICP Mass Spectrometer

Fig. 4.14.1 Target Editor - ICP Mass Spectrometer

Select a header file

Click the "header file" combo box, and select a header file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then in the "information" pane, the "sample ID" field and the "comment" area will be activated, and data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane. The sample ID of the selected header file will be set into the "sample ID" field. Adjust it, if necessary. Also you can attach files which help to show data more concretely. Click "Add attachment files" button.(See 5. Attachment Files Chooser)

When you can't find the objective file in the header file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.14.2. Set preferences).

In case the "sample ID" field is blank or filled with an invalid sample ID, You should enter sample ID which is already registered on database.

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.14.2). Check the data file format.

ICP Mass Spectrometer Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.14.2 ICP Mass Spectrometer Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.14.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.14.3). Preferences are information of header files.

ICP Mass Spectrometer Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.14.3 ICP Mass Spectrometer Preferences dialog

"header file" preferences

The "header file" preferences describe header files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which header files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which header files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".txt". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.15. Liquid Chromatography

4.15.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Liquid Chromatography", select a header file and three data files.

Target Editor - Liquid Chromatography

Fig. 4.15.1 Target Editor - Liquid Chromatography

Select a header file and three data files

Click the "header file" combo box, and select a header file to upload from the list. Click the "data file1" combo box, and select first data file to upload from the list. Click the "data file2" combo box, and select second data file to upload from the list. Click the "data file3" combo box, and select third data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then in the "information" pane, the "sample ID" field and the "comment" area will be activated, and data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane. The sample ID of the selected header file will be set into the "sample ID" field. Adjust it, if necessary. Also you can attach files which help to show data more concretely. Click "Add attachment files" button.(See 5. Attachment Files Chooser)

When you can't find the objective file in the header file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.15.2. Set preferences).

In case the "sample ID" field is blank or filled with an invalid sample ID, You should enter sample ID which is already registered on database.

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.15.2). Check the data file format.

Liquid Chromatography Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.15.2 Liquid Chromatography Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.15.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.15.3). Preferences are information of header files.

Liquid Chromatography Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.15.3 Liquid Chromatography Preferences dialog

"header file" preferences

The "header file" preferences describe header files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which header files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which header files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".csv". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.16. Thermal Conductivity

4.16.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Thermal Conductivity", select a header file and a probe type, and specify its section ID, top interval and bottom interval.

Target Editor - Thermal Conductivity(without section ID)

Fig. 4.16.1 Target Editor before setting section ID , top interval and bottom interval - Thermal Conductivity

Select a header file and a probe type, and specify its section ID, top interval and bottom interval

Click the "header file" combo box, and select a header file to upload from the list. Click the "probe type" combo box, and select probe type from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then in the "information" pane, the "section ID" field will be activated, and data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane. After loading data file, enter section ID into "section ID" field. By entering a section ID which is already registered on database, the "top interval" field and "bottom" field will be activated. Specify them. Also you can attach internal standards which help to show data more concretely. Click "Add internal standards" button.(See 5. Attachment Files Chooser)

Target Editor - Thermal Conductivity(with section ID)

Fig. 4.16.2 Target Editor after setting section ID , top interval and bottom interval - Thermal Conductivity

When you can't find the objective file in the header file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.16.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.16.2). Check the data file format.

Thermal Conductivity Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.16.2 Thermal Conductivity Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.16.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.16.3). Preferences are information of header files.

Thermal Conductivity Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.16.4 Thermal Conductivity Preferences dialog

"header file" preferences

The "header file" preferences describe header files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder in which header files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which header files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".dat". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.17. Interstitial Water

4.17.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "Interstitial Water", It is necessary to surely input SampleID, subject, value, unit, and equipment. Status will be set to "Ready" if these are set correctly. It is "Not ready" if imperfect. A data file does not need.

Target Editor - Interstitial Water

Fig. 4.17.1 Target Editor before input value - Interstitial Water

Select unit and equipment, input SampleID, value, and subject.

Please input sampleID and value. Please choose unit (pH / pmH / mM / µM) and equipment (Alkalinity Titrator System / Other Titrator System / UV & visible spectrophotometer). Please choose subject or add new subject. It can enter, if there is comment. If the "Add attachment files" button is pushed, the "Attachment Files Chooser" dialog can open and a file can be appended. (See 5. Attachment Files Chooser)

Target Editor - Interstitial Water

Fig. 4.17.2 Target Editor after setting values. "Ready" - Interstitial Water

After uploading, the place which copies an attached file is set up in the Preference dialog. (See 4.17.2. Set preferences).

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.17.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.17.3). Preferences are information about the attached file to copy.

Interstitial Water Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.17.3 Interstitial Water Preferences dialog

"attached file" preferences

The "attached file" preferences describe attached files. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which attached files will be copied.

Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.18. Moisture and Density

4.18.1. Edit a Target

There are two way to complete a Target of "Moisture and Density". The one is to enter values manually, and the other is to enter from moisture and density file.

4.18.1.1 manual entry of data

Checking "manual entry of data" radio button enables "Add Row" button and sets the Target Editor to manual entry mode.

Clicking the "Add Row" button adds empty line that has editable fields. The fields "sample id", "method", "beaker id(measured wet sample)", "beaker id(measured dry sample)", "total mass(Beaker & Wet sample)" and "dry mass(Beaker & dry sample)" must be entered. Beaker ids must have been entered from "MAD Beaker" target editor. The field "total volume(Beaker & Wet sample)" is also required to enter when the method "A" or "B" is chosen, and the field "dry volume(Beaker & dry sample)" is also required when the method "C" is chosen. The fields "attach file" and "comment" are optional. To append attachment files to a record, opens attachment file chooser by clicking the button on the "attach files" column (See 5. Attachment Files Chooser). The values calcurated from entered values are shown under the table (see Calcuration rules).

Target Editor - Moisture and Density (manual entry of data)

Fig. 4.18.1 Target Editor - Moisture and Density (manual entry of data)

4.18.1.2 read from data file

Checking "read from data file" radio button enables "file selector" combobox and sets the Target Editor to read from data file mode. The specification of the file is shown in the J-CORES Moisture and Density File Format.

The file selector shows the moisture and density files which are in the directory specified at the preferences dialog. Clicking "Load" button reads the chosen file and parses its lines to moisture and density data. The parsed data are set onto the table. Unlike the manual entry mode, the lines in the table are not editable in this mode. The values calcurated from entered values are also shown under the table (see Calcuration rules).

Target Editor - Moisture and Density (read from data file)

Fig. 4.18.2 Target Editor - Moisture and Density (read from data file)

4.18.1.3 Upload moisture and density data

The status "ready" and "exists on DB" enable data to be uploaded. The status "not ready" prevents to upload and disables "Upload now" button. The not ready status is invoked by follows.

Target Editor - Moisture and Density (not ready)

Fig. 4.18.3 Target Editor - Moisture and Density (not ready)

Clicking "Upload now" button uploads all of the data shown on the table and closes the target editor. The another way to upload data is uploading from main window. Clicking "Close" button closes the target editor window without uploading data, and updates the editing target in the target list on the main window. Clicking "Upload" button in the main window with choosing the target uploads the edited data. To learn more about uploading with main window, see 3.2 Upload Targets.

When the upload success, the uploaded files (includes moisture and disity file and attached files) are copied to the directories specified in the preferences dialog (See 4.18.2. Set preferences).

4.18.1.4 Calculation rules

Table.4.18.1 constant values

Density of water Dw = 1.000
Density of pore water Dpw = 1.024
Density of salt Dsalt = 2.22
Salinity of pore water s = 0.035
Water ratio r = 0.988

Table.4.18.2 primary calcurations

Method A or B Method C
Total mass (Wet sample) Mt = Total mass (Beaker & Wet sample) - Beaker mass(measured wet sample)
Dry mass (Dry sample) Md = Dry mass (Beaker & Dry sample) - Beaker mass(measured dry sample)
Total volume (Wet sample) Vt = Total volume (Beaker & Wet sample) - Beaker volume (measured wet sample)
Dry volume (Dry sample) Vd = Dry volume (Beaker & Dry sample) - Beaker volume (measured dry sample)

Table.4.18.3 calculation rule

Method A or B Method C
Mass of porewater Mpw = (Mt - Md) / (1 - s)
Volume of porewater Vpw = Mpw / Dpw
Volume of solids Vs = Vt - Vpw Vs = Vd - Vsalt
Total volume prepared value Vt = Vd - Vsalt + Vpw
Dry volume Vd = Vs + Vsalt prepared value
Mass of salt Msalt = Mpw - (Mt - Md)
Volume of salt Vsalt = Msalt / Dsalt
Mass of solids Ms = Md - Msalt
Water content 1 (wet) WW = Mpw / Mt
Water content 2 (dry) WD = Mpw / Ms
Bulk density BD = Mt / Vt
Dry density DD = Ms / Vt
Grain density GD = Ms / Vs
Porosity PO = Vpw / Vt
Void ratio VR = Vpw / Vs

4.18.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog (Fig. 4.18.4). Directory where moisture and density files exists, directory where moisture and density files are transferred and directory where attachment files are transferred are set in this dialog. The suffix for moisture and density files is also set in this dialog.

Moisture and Density Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.18.4 Moisture and Density Preferences dialog

"attached file" preferences

The "attached file" preferences describe attached files. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which attached files will be copied.

Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

4.19. MAD Beaker

4.19.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "MAD Beaker", It is necessary to surely input beaker ID, beaker type, beaker mass and beaker volume. Status will be set to "ready" or "update" if these are set correctly. It is "Not ready" if imperfect. A data file does not need. Therefore don't need to set preference.

Target Editor - MAD Beaker

Fig. 4.19.1 Target Editor before input value - MAD Beaker

Input beaker ID, beaker type, beaker mass and beaker volume.

Please input beaker ID, beaker type, beaker mass and beaker volume. All the value are inputed, status column will be "ready". If inputed beaker ID is in DB, status column will be "update". Already when inputting it in the table, you can't use "Query" button.(Fig.4.19.2) If you want to update only, you'd better use "Query" button. It is not possible to use "Add Row" and "Del Row" at this time.(Fig.4.19.3) And don't forget check "allows to overwriting" in the main window. Please push "Discard" button to initialize the table. When "Discard" button is pushed, "Query" button, "Add Row" button, and "Del Row" button are activated. (Fig.4.19.1)

Target Editor - Moisture and Density

Fig. 4.19.2 Target Editor after setting values.(not use "Query" button) - MAD Beaker

Target Editor - Moisture and Density

Fig. 4.19.3 Target Editor after setting values.(use "Query" button) - MAD Beaker

To upload data, all the status should be "ready" or "update"(space is ignored).

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit, click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.20. CSV File

4.20.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "CSV File", select a data file.

Target Editor - CSV File

Fig. 4.20.1 Target Editor - CSV File

Select a data file

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file. Then data will be shown on the table in the "loaded data" pane.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.20.2. Set preferences).

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.20.2). Check the data file format. (See CSV File Format).

CSV File Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.20.2 CSV File Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

The record will be updated if a file which has same title is already in the database. Notice that the update will run with series name, not title. That is, when csv file titled "A" with series "a" and "b" is on the database, and csv file titled "A" with series "a" and "c" is entered with Uploader application, the series for "A" on the database will become "a", "b" and "c".

4.20.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog.(Fig. 4.20.3) Preferences are information of data files.

CSV File Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.20.3 CSV File Preferences dialog

"data file" preferences

The "data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder on which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".csv". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

An appropriate action can be set in this dialog in the case of a CSV file had lines which depths are beyond the section interval (that means depth of a line is negative or greater than the curated length of the section). The options are shown on the table.4.20.1.

Table.4.20.1 Options for the lines beyond the section interval.

option definition CSV file status and upload results.
The CSV file has data lines and all lines are on the section interval. The CSV file has data lines and some lines are on the section interval. Others are beyond. The CSV file has data lines and all lines are beyond the section interval. The CSV file has no data lines.
Trim. Lines on the section interval will be uploaded. Only lines on the section interval will be uploaded. Lines beyond the section interval will be ignored and not uploaded. o * x x
Accept. All lines will be uploaded. All lines will be uploaded without checking their depth relative to section interval. o o o x
Prevent. No lines will be uploaded. Upload will succeed when all lines are on the section interval. Otherwise fail. o x x x

4.21. Delete CSV File

4.21.1. Edit a Target

From the beginning, Data has already been taken from DB and it displays it in the table. Also if the data was empty, it displays empty. A data file does not need. Therefore don't need to set preference.

Target Editor - Delete CSV File

Fig. 4.21.1 Target Editor before selecting data - Delete CSV File

Select deleting data in the table

Please select deleting data in the table. To select multiple data, press the Shift or Ctrl key and click a data by mouse. To press the Shift key means to select all data between the first selected data and the last of it. And to press the Ctrl key means to select each clicked data. Also you can select data by dragging from one target to the other target. Please push "Prepare to delete" button to delete selected ones in the table. If you don't push "Upload Now" button, it will not be deleted from DB.

Target Editor - Delete CSV File

Fig. 4.21.2 Target Editor after selecting data - Delete CSV File

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit, click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.22. XRD

4.20.1. Edit a Target

To complete a Target of "XRD", select a data file.

Target Editor - XRD

Fig. 4.22.1 Target Editor - XRD

Select a data file

Click the "data file" combo box, and select a data file to upload from the list. Click the "Load" button to load information of the selected data file.
It exists in the same place as a data file, and the name of the file of the same name as a data file is displayed on the "automatic attached file" panel. The file name suffix of these files is an file name suffix set up by Preferences dialog. And these files are registered as an attached file.
If the item of sample ID is in the contents of a data file, it will be displayed on the text field. Sample ID can be edited on the text field. It will become a bold letter if it is Sample ID which exists in a DB.

When you can't find the objective file in the data file list shown in the combo box, modify the preferences in the Preferences dialog (See 4.22.2. Set preferences).

Also you can attach files which help to show data more concretely. Click "Add attachment files" button.(See 5. Attachment Files Chooser)

While loading the data file, the application checks the format of the data. If the validation failed, an error dialog appears (Fig. 4.22.2).

XRD Loading error dialog

Fig. 4.22.2 XRD Loading error dialog

Fix the edit of the Target

Just to stop and to fix the edit , click the "Close" button. The main window will be activated and the Target in the Target list will be updated.

Or to upload the Target immediately, click the "Upload now" button. The Target will be uploaded to the database and the Target Editor will be closed. Check the upload status displayed in the Target list of the main window.

4.22.2. Set preferences

The preferences can be modified on the Preferences dialog.(Fig. 4.22.3) Preferences are information of data files.

XRD Preferences dialog

Fig. 4.22.3 XRD Preferences dialog

"data file" preferences

The "data file" preferences describe data files. Click the "..." button next to the "source folder" field to specify the folder on which data files have been placed. Click the "..." button next to the "transferred folder" field to specify the folder to which data files will be moved. Specify the suffix of data files into the "file name suffix" field.

The file name suffix of the attached file which it is automatic and is set by "file name suffix" of the "attchment files" field can be set up. When "file name suffix" is plurality, please divide and enter with a ",".

The default value of the "file name suffix" is ".RD" and ".ASC". Once user set these preferences, the application memorizes them.

5. Attachment Files Chooser

This window provides the way to attach addtional file(s), which are selected by users, to the main database. In this version, the following instruments are available.

Basic operation flow is, (1) Select a directory, (2) Select files to attach, (3) Move files, (4) Fix files selection.

Attachment Files Chooser

Fig. 5.1 Attachment Files Chooser

Attachment Files Chooser consists of the Source Files Pane (left pane) and the Upload Files Pane (right pane). You can adjust the size by dragging the each side.

5.1. Select Files

select a directory, file(s) and move file(s)

Click the "..." button next to the "directory" field to specify the folder in which additional files have been placed. Then file list will be shown in lower left pane. Select files to attach, and Click arrow shape icon button at the center of this window, or double clicking have file(s) move to Upload Files Pane. To select multiple files, press the Shift or Ctrl key and click file by mouse. To press the Shift key means to select all files between the first selected file and the last of it. And to press the Ctrl key means to select each clicked file.

5.2. Fix Files Selection

fix files selection

To fix files selection, click the "ok" button at the lower right of this window. This operation will attach the moved files in Upload Files Pane and close the window. If you select incorrect file(s), use the "remove" button upper the "ok" button.

Just to stop and to cancel , click the "cancel" button beside the "ok" button. This operation won't attach the moved files in Upload Files Pane and close the window.

Appendix A: Update condition

Update condition of each instrumental measurement is shown belows.

Table of update condition

Name Condition
Pass-through type magnetometer same section id and demagnetization level, or same sample id and demagnetization level
CHNS/O Element Analyzer same sample id
Gas Chromatography(ECD/FID/NGA/TCD,FID) same sample id
Spectrophotometer same section id
Coulometer same sample id
Gas Mass Spectrometer same sample id
Spinner Magnetometer same sample id and demagnetization level
Image Line Scanner same section id
ICP Mass Spectrometer same sample id
Whole Core MSCL same section id
Kappabridge same sample id
Liquid Chromatography same sample id
X-ray CT Scanner same section id
Split Core MSCL same section id
Thermal Conductivity same section id and top interval
XRF Core Logger same section id or same sample id
Interstitial Water same sample id, system name and subject name
Moisture and Density same sample id and method
MAD Beaker same beaker id
CSV file same title and the identifier of section, hole or seismic shot point
XRD same sample id