223-10282B

CLASS-Agent Manager Version2

Instruction Manual

Read this manual carefully before operating the software, and re-
tain it for future reference.

SHIMADZU CORPORATION
ANALYTICAL & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS DIVISION
KYOTO, JAPAN
 Before Using CLASS-Agent Software
Thank you for purchasing CLASS-Agent Software. To get the most out of this software, read this manual
carefully before use.

This instruction manual describes how to use and operate CLASS-Agent Manager. It assumes that the user
has a basic familiarity with Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/XP and experience using a personal computer.

The basic terminology used in Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/XP is used in this instruction manual to explain
procedures for using CLASS-Agent Software. For definitions of unfamiliar words, please refer to the Win-
dows® 95/98/NT/2000/XP manual or help file.

A first-time user of Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/XP should first obtain a basic level of understanding of the
operating system before reading this manual.

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recompiled or altered in any form or by any means.
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arising out of the use or operation of this Software.

* MS-Windows98, MS-WindowsNT4, MS-Windows2000, MS-WindowsXP, MS-Excel, MS-Word,

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 Contents
Preface
About CLASS-Agent Software
About the Instruction Manual
Important Information

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Features ........................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Parts of the CLASS-Agent Manager Window .............................................................1-3
1.3 Permissions ..................................................................................................................1-4
1.4 Handling Precautions ...................................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Getting Started

2.1 Initial Setup..................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Examples of Initial Settings .........................................................................................2-2

Chapter 3 Operating Software

3.1 Login/Logout ...............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Selecting a Database ....................................................................................................3-2
3.3 Export...........................................................................................................................3-4
3.4 Agent Report................................................................................................................3-5
3.5 Printing.........................................................................................................................3-6
3.6 Sample Print.................................................................................................................3-9
3.7 Acrobat Print..............................................................................................................3-10
3.8 Adding a System Log................................................................................................. 3-11
3.9 Sending E-Mail ..........................................................................................................3-12
3.10 Making the Properties Settings ..................................................................................3-15
3.11 Copying Data to the Clipboard ..................................................................................3-18
3.12 Copying or Moving Data ...........................................................................................3-20
3.13 Deleting Data .............................................................................................................3-24
3.14 Filter Data ..................................................................................................................3-25
3.15 Sorting Data ...............................................................................................................3-31
3.16 Customizing Screen Display......................................................................................3-32
3.17 History Log ................................................................................................................3-33
3.18 Signature Log.............................................................................................................3-34
3.19 Chromatogram Preview .............................................................................................3-35
3.20 UV Spectrum Preview................................................................................................3-36
3.21 Show Multi Samples ..................................................................................................3-37
3.22 Updating Screen Display ...........................................................................................3-39
3.23 Signature(Changing an Approval Flag) .....................................................................3-40
3.24 Changing Web browse flag ........................................................................................3-46
3.25 Changing a Transmission Flag...................................................................................3-47
3.26 Browsing a Compressed File .....................................................................................3-48
3.27 Extract File.................................................................................................................3-51
3.28 Import File .................................................................................................................3-52
3.29 Creating a MDB-format Database .............................................................................3-53
3.30 Linking a Database ....................................................................................................3-55
3.31 Registration of Database Accessible User .................................................................3-60
3.32 Backing up and Restore .............................................................................................3-61
3.33 Recovery Temporary Database ..................................................................................3-72
3.34 Managing User Accounts...........................................................................................3-73
3.35 Managing User Groups ..............................................................................................3-82
 3.36 Changing a Password.................................................................................................3-85
3.37 Making the Configuration Settings............................................................................3-86
3.38 Option Settings ..........................................................................................................3-93
3.39 Security ....................................................................................................................3-100
3.40 Customizing a Table.................................................................................................3-102
3.41 Customizing a Toolbar .............................................................................................3-104
3.42 Print System Settings ...............................................................................................3-106
3.43 Viewing a META File Chromatogram .....................................................................3-107

Appendix A Supplementary Information

A.1 Compressed Files and Object Link Files .................................................................... A-1
A.2 Data Storage Database ................................................................................................ A-2
A.3 Temporary Database ................................................................................................... A-6
A.4 Log Database .............................................................................................................. A-7
A.5 User Permissions for the Automatic Agent Program .................................................. A-8
A.6 ANDI (AIA)-format Data ........................................................................................... A-9
A.7 Instrument Configuration File (Individual Instrument File) ..................................... A-10
A.8 Common Information File (Common Instrument File)............................................. A-11
A.9 Regarding Microsoft Office ...................................................................................... A-12
A.10 Changing a Database Password ................................................................................ A-13
A.11 Changing the Double-click File Name...................................................................... A-13

Appendix B Additional Software

B.1 META File Viewer ...................................................................................................... B-1
B.2 ANDI (AIA) File Viewer ............................................................................................ B-3
B.3 UVPCView Utility .................................................................................................... B-20
B.4 MDB Optimize/Repair Tools .................................................................................... B-35
B.5 Check the Program Files ........................................................................................... B-40
B.6 File Registration Utility ............................................................................................ B-41
B.7 Recovery Temporary Database ................................................................................. B-73

Appendix C Application Spreadsheets

C.1 Multi Calculation ........................................................................................................ C-1
C.2 CV Calculation............................................................................................................ C-4
C.3 Time-Series ................................................................................................................. C-7
C.4 Control Chart .............................................................................................................. C-9

Appendix D Oracle Setup

D.1 Settings of Server PC .................................................................................................. D-1
D.2 Settings of Client PC................................................................................................. D-26

Appendix E SQL Server / MSDE Setup

E.1 Settings of Server PC .................................................................................................. E-1
E.2 Settings of Client PC................................................................................................. E-42
 Preface
About CLASS-Agent Software
CLASS-Agent Software is database management software designed to create a link between data
processing application software and a database. It provides various database management functions
and capabilities. Data can be automatically stored in a database that is created in a format used in
general-purpose database applications, such as MS-Access and MS SQL Server. Data stored in the
database can be sorted by sample, instrument or user. This makes it much easier for the user to sort
analysis/measurement data (analysis/measurement files) that are read from any Shimadzu
chromatogram data processing product (CLASS-VP, CLASS-LC10/GC10/5000, LabSolutions,
UVPC, CHROMATOPAC-Manager) or from any balance.

With this software, the user can perform an analysis without having to decide where to store analysis
results and what to specify as a filename. The user is able to analyze data stored in a database,
summarize analysis results, and prepare detailed printed reports like test reports, summary reports,
and daily routine reports. These data management capabilities are designed to relieve the user from
the burden of storing and recording data, thereby increasing the efficiency of routine operations.

In this software, a database can be created in a format used by commercially available

general-purpose database applications. The user is able to create a personalized database using such
application software as MS-Access, MS-Excel and MS-Word.

About the Instruction Manual

The authors have used their best efforts to prepare this document and provide current information.
However, the information and software discussed in this document are subject to change. For the
latest information, read the contents of the "README2.TXT" file in the program directory of this
software.

The names of data processing software and equipment are expressed generically. Model names and
type names are indicated where it is necessary to identify software or equipment.

This software package is referred to as "CLASS-Agent Software" in this manual.

Important Information
The following conventions are used throughout this instruction manual to indicate important
information.

[CAUTION] indicates a potentially hazardous situation where damage to property may occur if
precautions are not followed.

[NOTE] emphasizes additional information that increase the efficiency of operations or

expand the understanding of topics.
 Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Features....................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Parts of the CLASS-Agent Manager Window ........................................1-3
1.3 Permissions..............................................................................................1-4
1.4 Handling Precautions...............................................................................1-5
1.4.1 Before Using CLASS-Agent Software................................................................... 1-5
1.4.2 Before Using CLASS-Agent Manager................................................................... 1-9
 1 Introduction

This chapter presents an overview of the CLASS-Agent system. Utilities features are provided for the
user to view, copy, print or delete data stored in a database using the Automatic Agent/Manual Agent
programs.
With this system, a variety of analysis data stored in a database on a PC in a local area network can be
viewed. This feature can be used on all the PCs where CLASS-Agent Manager is installed, regardless of
whether there is the Automatic Agent program. To use this feature, the users are required to obtain an
Administrative CLASS-Agent Manager License Agreement.

1.1 Features
• A database list is displayed on-screen.
Databases created by each user can be displayed on-screen.
• Data can be extracted, displayed, sorted, and printed.
Data can be extracted according to specific conditions. The rows and columns of a table can
be arranged and displayed on-screen. The contents of a database can be printed out.
• Data information and sample information can be displayed together and multiple lines
of data can be displayed.
When data information is copied to the Clipboard, analysis dates and times and sample
names are automatically copied and displayed onto the data information fields. A list of
sample information processed by a different method can be displayed in the data information
fields, so a comparative analysis of the data displayed can be made.
• Data in a database can be copied, moved or deleted.
Right clicking provides pop-up menu commands that make it easier to copy, move or delete
any data. A database can be deleted by selecting a menu command. The deletion of a
database is limited to users having the appropriate permission.
• Compressed files can be decompressed (analysis data can be restored).
Compressed files that contain analysis data can be decompressed. Decompressed files can be
used in the application software for further processing.
• Object link files (AIA files, Spectrum files and META files) can be viewed.
The contents of object link files may be viewed by double clicking anywhere in the link file
columns of a sample information table and chromatograms can be displayed.
• Reference data and object data (chromatograms) can be copied to the Clipboard.
On-screen data can be copied to the Clipboard. Object data can be copied to the Clipboard by
running the chromatogram viewer program, an accessory program that comes with this
software. Data or chromatograms can be copied and pasted to other application's screen.
• Data is flagged according to the approval workflow.
Changing approval flags makes it easier to identify workflow.
• Sample tag information (lots, sampling place, etc.) can be added.
10 headings of sample information may be set up as needed.
• Log data can be viewed and printed.
A log of operations performed may be audited or printed.
• Analysis data can be sent by e-mail.
E-mail capabilities allow sending e-mail or compressed files that contain analysis data.
• Users/groups can be managed (for security protection).
User accounts can be created and stored in a user information database. When creating user
accounts, permission groups may be used to grant the user a set of permissions.

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• Various databases can be created.

MDB-format databases can be created. The creation of SQL-format database is supported by
the accessory programs that come with this software.
• A log of system use can be created.
Logs of events, such as instrument change and repairs can be kept by manual input.
• LAN environment/local environment can be switched.
To create a database using a server on a LAN, the environment may be switched from local
environment to LAN.
• Objects can be linked using their filename's extensions.
20 types of files can be linked to applications using their extensions and actuated by
double-clicking their filenames.
• A log of operations performed can be maintained.
A log of operations performed is stored in a database. A history of records include
descriptions of operations, dates and times, usernames, and other items. A setting not to keep
a log of operations may be made, depending on the nature of operations performed.
• ER/ES (Electronic Record/Electronic Signature) mode
If the ER/ES mode is selected during installation, a user will become unable to copy, or
delete data. In addition, a password is needed to register a user profile. A registered user
profile cannot be deleted. This means that the use of the above-mentioned features and
functions is partially restricted.

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1.2 Parts of the CLASS-Agent Manager Window

The parts of a typical CLASS-Agent Manager window are labeled in the figure below.

Menu bar Database tree Toolbar Sample information table

Login user indicator Splitter Status bar Data information table

Sample Information Table.............. This pane contains information on samples or logs.

Date Information Table .................. This pane contains information on data stored. A data
information table is not displayed if a log information table
is displayed in the "Sample Information Table" pane.

[NOTE] In the "Data Information Table" or "Sample Information Table" pane, the text of data
displayed in a field highlighted in blue cannot be edited. The text of data shown in a
white field may be edited by moving a cursor there and typing new text. To edit any
text, the user must have the appropriate permission.

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1.3 Permissions
In the CLASS-Agent system, accounts for six user groups have already been created. They are
the Super user, Administrator, Approver, Reviewer, Operator, and Guest accounts.
Permissions are granted or denied to allow or disallow a user to perform a particular operation
on the system. Five additional user groups cam be defined and permissions to those user groups
can be granted. For detailed information, see “Managing User Accounts” and “Managing User
Groups” in Chapter 3.
The table below shows degrees of permissions granted to already defined user groups.

Group Names Super user Administrator Approver Reviewer Operator Guest

Permissions
Run Agent/GW A A A A A NA
Properties/Option/Configuration A A NA NA NA NA
Edit Sample Information A A A A A NA
Edit Data Information A A A A NA NA
Edit Template/Schedule A A A A NA NA
Run Template/Schedule A A A A A NA
Change Database List A A NA NA NA NA
Spare 1, Spare 2, Spare 3
Run Agent Manager A A A A A A
User Administration A A NA NA NA NA
Option / Security Setting A A NA NA NA NA
Change Password A A AS AS AS AS
Configuration / Database Link A A NA NA NA NA
Edit Sample Information A A A A A NA
Edit Data Information A A A A NA NA
Data Copy A A A A NA NA
Confirm A A A A A NA
Review A A A A NA NA
Approve A A A NA NA NA
E-Mail A A A A NA NA
Add System Log Info A A A A A NA
Extract Compressed File A A A A A NA
Add to Compressed Database A A A A A NA
Move / Delete Data A A NA NA NA NA
Confirm A A A A A NA
Database Repair A NA NA NA NA NA
/ Access Permission
Manual Input A A A A A NA
Program Check A A A A A NA
Create database A A NA NA NA NA
Backup and Restore A A NA NA NA NA

A : Allowed NA: Not Allowed AS : Allowed separately (applicable to the user currently logged in)

[NOTE] No change can be made to the degrees of permissions granted to previously defined
user groups.

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1.4 Handling Precautions

When using CLASS-Agent Software, the following precautions should always be followed.

1.4.1 Before Using CLASS-Agent Software

1. Using CLASS-Agent Software on a LAN
(1) CLASS-Agent Software recognizes a network computer name as a registered
instrument name. Do not connect PCs on a LAN if they have the same name.
(2) Use a unique name for an analysis device name that can read by the Automatic
Agent programs. The unique name should be identified in the database.

2. About Archive Files and Object Link Files

CLASS-Agent Software supports MS-Windows' long filenames (up to 255
characters).

3. About Database Name and Subdirectories

CLASS-Agent Software automatically creates a directory where a database is
stored and subdirectories where archives files and object link files are stored, so
that these files are linked to databases. Do not change database names and
directory names using Windows Explorer. If a database name or directory name is
changed, the files cannot be found by the CLASS-Agent software and archive
files cannot be decompressed.

4. Using the Accessory Programs

CLASS-Agent Software comes with accessory programs. Do not use these
accessory programs in any other application software. Use the accessory
programs in accordance with their respective manuals.

5. Executing Other Applications

Do not run CLASS-Agent Software and other applications that are not supported
by CLASS-Agent Software at the same time. Even if CLASS-Agent Software and
applications supported by CLASS-Agent Software are used at the same time, an
error may be caused due to heavy load, depending on CPU speed, memory space
and use of a LAN. Use only a PC that meets the minimum system requirements.

6. About Database Size

• For an MDB-format database, set the maximum number of records in a sample
information table to somewhere around 10,000. If records exceed the maximum
number, create a new database so that the records can be divided between the
two databases. Use CLASS-Agent Software to create the new database.
• For an MSDE (Microsoft Data Engine) database, the upper limit of the database
size is 2 GB. If data to be saved exceeds this, the data is saved in an MDB-format
temporary database. The administrator should check the database size
temporarily, and change the settings of the Agent system so that the data is saved
to a new database before the database size reaches 2 GB. Alternatively, the
administrator should make a backup of the database, then delete unnecessary
data to increase free space in the database. To handle databases of 2 GB or more,
replace the current system with the SQL Server system (sold separately).

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7. Restriction in Character Codes Available in a Database

In the display field of a database table, codes for “|” (pipe), line feed and tab
cannot be input. If these codes are included in an element name or comment, they
are automatically replaced with a space.
Example ElementA|ElementB

ElementA ElementB

8. About Setting the Date

When using Class-Agent, do not set the day of the week in "Short date style"
available by choosing [Control Panel] → [Region Settings] → [Date].
Example (Valid) yy/MM/dd
(Invalid) yy/MM/dd’(ddd’)’
In Agent Ver. 2, any time in the date field of a database is stored as the GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time).
To display the local time while the database is directly accessed, adjust the stored
GMT time.

9. Changing the Password Using the Database Software

When the password of a database is changed using the database software
(MS-Access, SQL Server or Oracle8), the database link setting in the Agent
Manager and the Automatic/Manual Agent should be reset.

10. Shimadzu Authentication Tool

The Shimadzu Authentication Tool Ver. 1.03 is compatible with the
CLASS-Agent Ver. 2 and the CLASS-VP Ver. 6.12 in which “Use Shimadzu User
Authentication Tool for System Administration” is made valid.

11. When version 2.11 of LCMSsolution Agent is operated under 2.20

environment
A version 2.20 of LCMSsolution Agent does not exist. When using this Agent
under the environment of 2.20, the registration to a database is possible
irrespective of the existence of a user's right-to-access existence. Moreover, a
system log is stored in the log (LOG2.MDB) of MDB form even if it sets the
system log as Oracle or SQL form. Please choose LOG2.MDB by "Select
Database" after performing "Link Database" to LOG2.MDB to display
LOG2.MDB by Agent manager.

12. When using limited user of WindowsXP

When used by the limited user of WindowsXP, WindowsXP Professional needs to
be installed.
It logs in by the Computer administrator first, and chooses with the Tools ->
Folder Options of Explorer, and a View tab is clicked.

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After removing the check mark of "Use simple file sharing (recommended)", please
close a screen with O.K. button. "Security" tab comes to be displayed by this
operation with the Properties of a folder.

Next, to an installation folder (usually C:\Agent2), please choose a Properties from

a right click menu and point as "Add"→"Advanced"→"Find Now" from a security
tab. Please choose "Everyone" from the displayed list of a user group, and push O.K.
button.

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And please display a check mark on permission of Full Control to "Everyone."

If you push O.K. button and you can save a setup. Please return to display the check
mark "Use simple file sharing (recommended)" of Folder Option set up first, and
not to display a Security tab with the property of a folder.
Moreover, please add the group of Power Users for a Limited user in the Computer
Management dialog of a Administrative Tools of Control Panel.

Please refer to the explanatory of WindowsXP about the details of settings.

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1.4.2 Before Using CLASS-Agent Manager

1. About the Default System Administrator
If running CLASS-Agent Manager for the first time, log in to CLASS-Agent
Manager using the following: ID= “Admin” and Password= “” (blank). After
starting CLASS-Agent Manager, change this login ID's password. The login ID
“Admin” is the Supervisor account that has the system administration permission
for CLASS-Agent Software. The login ID “Admin” is created during installation.
2. Sharing a Database on a LAN
To share files on a local area network (LAN), set up the network capabilities in the
"Configuration" dialog box in CLASS-Agent Manager after the installation of
CLASS-Agent Software is completed. If folders are shared on a LAN after
CLASS-Agent Manager is installed, care should be taken to select the appropriate
options, otherwise the settings for instrument information and log information
may be overwritten.
3. Creating a User Account
Specify a login ID, user name and security level when creating a user account.
The creation of a user account is limited to users having the Administrator
permission. Each user can change his or her own password at any time after
logging in to CLASS-Agent Manager.
4. Creating a Database
In the "New MDB Database" dialog box in CLASS-Agent Manager, create an
MDB database to store analysis data. The creation of a database is limited to users
having the Administrator permission. To create an MS SQL Server formatted
database or MSDE (Microsoft Database Engine) formatted database, use the
CLASS-Agent Manager accessory program for creating an SQL database.
5. Listing and Viewing Log Databases or Temporary Databases
Three default databases are displayed on a database-list screen in CLASS-Agent
Manager. They include the system log database, temporary data database
(Temp_Dt2.mdb) and temporary log database (Temp_Log2.mdb). They are
created during installation, with passwords assigned. These databases cannot be
viewed using MS Access or any other application. These databases can only be
viewed in CLASS-Agent Manager.
6. Screen Saver
This software is equipped with automatic logoff function (version 2.20 or later).
Accordingly, the special screen saver for Agent system that was effective in the
version before 2.11 does not function immediately after installation.

To change this value, change “common.inf2” in "Configuration Setting" of the

Agent Manager. For example, to set to 10 minutes the waiting time until the
screen saver starts, change “ScreenLock” value to “10”.
[GLP]
ScreenLock=10

To make the setup valid, save this setup and restart this software.
If the password is required at releasing the screen saver, set up the password for
screen saver using the setup screen on operating system.

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7. Log Types
Log information is separated into the data log for data operations and the system
log where logs related to the system are saved.
When the contents of the database storing the data acquired from the analysis
instrument are changed, the history of such changes is stored in the data log.
When the contents of options not directly related to the data are changed, the
history of such changes is stored in the system log.
Click the log on the database tree to display the log information on the sample
information table.
8. Precautions for Multiple Users in Windows NT
The common network settings offered by choosing [Tool] → [Configuration] on
the Agent Manager menu should be executed by a user having the NT “Power
Users” or “Administrators” permission.
9. Changing the toolbar
Due to restrictions in the application, nothing is displayed in “Available buttons”
in the left part of the toolbar change screen. When changing the displayed but-
tons, press the [Reset] button to display all buttons, then delete or add buttons.
If “Separator” is added to “Available buttons”, buttons will not be displayed on its
right side. Do not add “Separator”.
10. PDF Signature
When changing the approval flag in the signature processing for “Confirm”,
“Review” or “Approve”, if a PDF file is present in the signature target sample, the
signature can be automatically written to the PDF file by prior setting. Execute
the prior setting in “PDF Signature” on the “Configuration” dialog started from
the “Configuration” submenu of the “Tool” menu.
11. Installing the Acrobat 5.0
The Acrobat 5.0 (product version) is required to execute the [Acrobat Print] menu
and the PDF signature processing.
12. Database name in the Agent Manager
A database name (file name) must be within 64 characters. (When database
names are backed up in a CD-R, they are compatible with the JULIET format.)
13. Creating the Oracle database in the ER/ES mode
To create Oracle database table in the ER/ES mode without using Oracle-format
database creation program(DB Utility for Oracle), use “ora_eres.sql” saved in the
CD-ROM as the SQL for creating tables.
14. About the peak height (CLASS-VP Agent)
From the Agent version 2.01, a peak height value is entered to two positions,
“Long1 (integer)” and “Double17 (real number)”. When displaying the peak
height in the conventional “Long2 (integer)” in the Agent Manager, select [Tool]
→ [Configuration] → [Instrument Info.] → [(Device name).ini2], then enter
“Long2=Height” to “Integer Title”.

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15. Starting the application by double-clicking

Double-click a link file string in the sample information to start up the application
in accordance with the extension.
For use of a database in the MDB format, a started-up file is automatically up-
dated if the contents are changed because the file was directly opened. In this
case, the history of modifications is not left. After version 2.2, even with MDB
format, optional function to open the file that has been copied in the temporary
area is added.
For use of a database in the SQL or Oracle format, a started-up file is not updated
even if the contents are changed because the file was copied to a temporary area
once, and then opened. In other words, the contents cannot be changed.

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2.1 Initial Setup..............................................................................................2-1
2.2 Examples of Initial Settings.....................................................................2-2
 2 Getting Started

2.1 Initial Setup

After installation, perform the initial setup as follows.

• Define a password for the Administrator (“Admin”) account

A login ID “Admin” is the username for an account created automatically during
installation. No password is assigned to the login ID. When logging in for the first time, type
“Admin” in the "Login ID" text box and click the [OK] button. After CLASS-Agent
Manager starts, go to the "Change Password" dialog box and define a password. At the next
login, specify the correct password after typing “Admin” in the text box.

• Define user information

The Administrator can control system use, identify users, audit their activities and restrict
the operations that users may perform. Login IDs, usernames, degrees of permissions and
any other user-characteristics must be defined. User names are logged as well as the
operations they perform, making it easy for an administrator to control system use.

• Create a database
No database is initially available. A database to which data can be saved must be created. For
the MDB format, template databases are available to create a database by specifying a
filename and password. A folder where the database will be stored can also be created.

• Use the Network Capacities

If this system is used on several personal computers, set up the network capabilities. A
standalone PC does not require network capabilities.

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2.2 Examples of Initial Settings

This section provides examples for making initial settings. A user with administrative
responsibilities for system resources must make initial settings for passwords and permissions.

1. Starting CLASS-Agent Manager

1) Click the [Start] button, point to [Programs] → [CLASS-Agent Software] and click [Agent
Manager]. Windows Explorer may be used to start [Agent Manager] by double-clicking the
icon for “Agentman2.exe” program in the “C:\Agent2” (if not specified otherwise) folder
created during installation. After the “Agent Manager” logo is displayed, the next dialog box
prompts for a login ID and password.

2) The login ID “Admin” to which all the permissions are granted has been already registered
in the user information database. Type “Admin” in the "Login ID" text box, without entering
a password, and click the [OK] button.

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2. Defining a Password for the Administrator “Admin” Account

Define a password for the Administrator (“Admin”) account so that only authorized users can
access to the system. At the next login, every user will be required to specify their own password
to gain access to system resources. Do not forget the passwords defined.

1) Choose [Tools] → [Change Password] to open the "Change Password" dialog box.

2) Press the TAB key to move the cursor to the "New Password" text box, and type a password
in the text box. The password must be a combination of alphanumeric characters.
Up to 14 characters can be used.

3) In the "Confirm Password" text box, type the same password that was entered in the "New
Password" text box.

4) Click the [OK] button to save the password. At the next login, specify the new password
after typing “Admin” in the "Login ID" text box.

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3. Setting the Permission to “Admin” when the User Information Database is not in the
MDB Format
When the user information database is not the Access type (MDB format), perform the
following operation to set the permissions for “Admin."

1) Choose [Tools] → [User Administration].

2) While the "Admin" column is highlighted, click the [Edit] button.

3) When the user information input screen is displayed, click the [OK] button without inputting
anything.

Now, the supervisor permission is set to “Admin."

4. Using the Network Capabilities

Using network capabilities, the user information database, log information database or analysis
information database on a PC connected to the local area network can be shared by each PC on
the network. If using a standalone PC without connecting to a local area network or if network
capabilities are not needed, it is not necessary to follow the steps below.

[NOTE] For any questions about how to connect a personal computer and hardware to a local
area network, ask the network administrator.

1) Choose [Tools] → [Configuration] to open the "Configuration" dialog box.

2) Click the "Network" check box to display check mark.

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3) Type a folder name in the "Common Folder" text box to specify the folder where the
common information file will be saved. Select a folder name by clicking the [Browse] button
next to the text box. It takes some time to display folder names, depending on the conditions
of the personal computer.

4) Ensure that check mark is placed in the check box: "Copy local instrument files to the
common folder".
Click the [Save Settings and Execute] button.

5) Click the [Close] button to close the "Configuration" dialog box and return to the main
screen. Close the main screen and re-start CLASS-Agent Manager.

5. Creating a User Account

This section describes how to create a user account in a database. Authorized users can gain
access to the system, while unauthorized users cannot login.

1) Choose [Tools] → [User Administration] and click the [New] button in the "User
Administration" dialog box. This opens the "Input User Information" dialog box, as shown
below.

2) Define a login ID and username for an authorized user. Define a password for an authorized
user account to prevent an unauthorized user from making a login attempt to gain access to
system resources. For detailed information, see “Managing User Accounts” in Chapter 3.

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3) In the "Permission" section, choose degrees of permissions that are required by a user to
perform a particular operation.
To add a new user account based on the entries of a user group, choose the desired user
group name as a template account from a listing in the "Set from Permission Group
Together" list box and click the [Set] button.
The permissions can be set in a single operation for a group of previously entered users.
For detailed information, see “Managing User Accounts” in Chapter 3.

4) Click the [OK] button to save a user account setting.

6. Creating a Database for Analysis Data

This section describes how to create a database for analysis data after an analysis is completed
using the Automatic Agent/Manual Agent programs. A database is saved in MDB format. For
procedures for creating an SQL-format or Oracle-format database, see Appendix D or Appendix
E.

1) Choose [Tools] → [New MDB Database]. The "New MDB Database" dialog box is
displayed.

2) In the "File Name" text box, type a filename for a database.

3) In the "Folder" text box in the "Path" section, type a folder name for the folder where the
database will be created. Select a folder name by clicking the [Browse] button. To share the
folder on several PCs, specify the folder that can be shared on the network.

4) In the "Comment" and "Database Password" sections, type a description in the appropriate
text box as desired. These sections may be left blank. For detailed information, see “Creating
a MDB-format Database” in Chapter 3.

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5) Click the [OK] button. A database is created in MDB format.

6) Describe the same name of the database created here in “Save database” of “Assign database
per instrument” of each Agent program. For procedures for making settings, see manuals for
other Agent programs.

7. Selecting a Database
This section describes how to select a database to be displayed. Since databases displayed are
stored on a user basis, the user who is currently logged in should perform the following
operations.

1) If you click the [OK] button in the "New MDB Database" dialog box, a confirmation dialog
box is displayed. Specify whether to open the "Select Database" dialog box. Click the [Yes]
button to open that dialog box. Even the [No] button is clicked, the "Select Database" dialog
box may be opened by choosing [File] → [Select Database].

2) A database name is displayed in the "DB Name" column. The following shows an example
in which “example2.mdb” is displayed. Click the cell in the "Link" column, next to the
database name displayed, so that a check mark is placed in it.

Click here

3)

After a check mark is displayed in the selected cell, click the [OK] button.

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4) In the "Database Tree" pane in the main screen, the selected database name is displayed just
under the MDB folder.

[NOTE] This setting applies to a specific user. If a different login ID was entered, different
databases would be displayed.

5) Click a database name in the left-hand pane. After the next screen that shows extraction
conditions is displayed, the contents of the selected database is displayed in the right-hand
pane.
[NOTE] After clicking a database name, the next screen that shows extraction conditions
cannot be cancelled. Clicking a different database name and canceling a screen for
extraction conditions while data is already in a sample information table causes an
inconsistency in the data. The result is that the data contained in the highlighted
database does not match the data displayed in columns of the sample information
table.

CLASS-Agent Manager is ready to start. Customize the size and layout of a screen as desired.
When exiting CLASS-Agent Manager, then current conditions will be saved. Access to
available menus depends on the degrees of permissions granted to each user. To restrict the
operations that users may perform, see “Permissions” in Chapter 1 and “Managing User
Accounts” and “Managing User Groups” in Chapter 3.

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3.1 Login/Logout ..................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Selecting a Database .......................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Export ................................................................................................................ 3-4
3.4 Agent Report...................................................................................................... 3-5
3.5 Printing .............................................................................................................. 3-6
3.6 Sample Print ...................................................................................................... 3-9
3.7 Acrobat Print.................................................................................................... 3-10
3.8 Adding a System Log .................................................................................... 3-11
3.9 Sending E-Mail .............................................................................................. 3-12
3.10 Making the Properties Settings ...................................................................... 3-15
3.11 Copying Data to the Clipboard ........................................................................ 3-18
3.12 Copying or Moving Data ............................................................................... 3-20
3.13 Deleting Data ................................................................................................. 3-24
3.14 Filter Data ...................................................................................................... 3-25
3.15 Sorting Data ..................................................................................................... 3-31
3.16 Customizing Screen Display............................................................................ 3-32
3.17 History Log .................................................................................................... 3-33
3.18 Signature Log ................................................................................................. 3-34
3.19 Chromatogram Preview ................................................................................. 3-35
3.20 UV Spectrum Preview ................................................................................... 3-36
3.21 Show Multi Samples ...................................................................................... 3-37
3.22 Updating Screen Display ................................................................................. 3-39
3.23 Signature (Changing an Approval Flag).......................................................... 3-40
3.24 Changing Web browse flag ........................................................................... 3-46
3.25 Changing a Transmission Flag ........................................................................ 3-47
3.26 Browsing a Compressed File ......................................................................... 3-48
3 27 Extract File ...................................................................................................... 3-51
3 28 Import File ....................................................................................................... 3-52
3.29 Creating a MDB-format Database ................................................................. 3-53
3.30 Linking a Database ........................................................................................ 3-55
3.31 Registration of Database Accessible User ....................................................... 3-60
3.32 Backing Up and Restore ................................................................................ 3-61
3.33 Recovery Temporary Database ...................................................................... 3-72
3.34 Managing User Accounts .............................................................................. 3-72
3.35 Managing User Groups.................................................................................... 3-82
3.36 Changing a Password....................................................................................... 3-85
3.37 Making the Configuration Settings.................................................................. 3-86
3.38 Option Settings ................................................................................................ 3-93
3.39 Security .......................................................................................................... 3-100
3.40 Customizing a Table ...................................................................................... 3-102
3.41 Customizing a Toolbar .................................................................................. 3-104
3.42 Print System Settings .............................................................................. 3-106
3.43 Viewing a META File Chromatogram .......................................................... 3-107
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3.1 Login/Logout
Login before using CLASS-Agent Manager. A login dialog box will prompt for a login ID and
password. A login requires the user be identified as an authorized user.

Login
1) Choose [File] and select [Login].

2) In the "Login" dialog box, type a login ID and password in the text boxes and click the [OK]
button.

[NOTE] • No user accounts were created during the installation. In CLASS-Agent Manager,
login under the login ID, Administrator (“Admin”), a user account created during
installation. For the first login, type “Admin” in the "Login ID" text box, with no
password entered. After logging in, define a password by choosing [Tools] →
[Change Password].
• The "Login" dialog box is displayed automatically after CLASS-Agent Manager
is started. If the [Auto Login] radio button is turned on in the "Login" tab of the
"Options" dialog box, a login will be made as the default user who is authorized to
access the system.
• In the ER/ES mode, even if “Normal Login” is chosen in the optional setting, the
previous user is not displayed.
• When a password is entered for login, two consecutive login failures are
permitted.
If an incorrect password is entered a third time, “Deny User.” is displayed and
login is disabled. In addition, an e-mail is sent to the address (usually the
administrator) set on the security menu. The “Deny User.” status is released in 15
minutes.
• If a non-existing login ID is entered, five consecutive login failures are permitted.
If a non-existing login ID is entered a sixth time, “Now, it can’t login from this
PC.” is displayed and login is disabled. In addition, an e-mail is sent to the address
(usually the administrator) set on the security menu. The “Now, it can’t login from
this PC.” status is released in 15 minutes.
• To change the number of permissible failures and the disabled time (lockout
period), use "Configuration Setting" of the User Authentication Tool Manager. For
detailed information about the setting method, refer to the User Authentication
Tool Instruction Manual.

Logout
Choose [File] and select [Logout].

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3.2 Selecting a Database

Viewing a stored database requires selecting that database in advance. Databases created or
linked can be displayed on the screen. This section describes how to add a linked database from
the "Setup of a link of the database" dialog box to a database list. This operation must be
performed for each user.

Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Select Database]. The "Select Database" dialog box is displayed.

2) In the "Database List" section, a list of selectable databases is displayed. Clicking a cell in
the "Link" column will place a check mark on that cell. Clicking the cell a second time will
clear the check mark.

3) If the [OK] button is clicked, databases that have check marks will become active in the
"Database Tree" pane.

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The database names that have check marks are displayed in the "Database Tree" pane.

DATA The tree structure of the sample information, the data information and logs
accompanied by each data is displayed.
Different folders are prepared for MDB and SQL according to the database
format. Oracle-format databases are contained in the SQL folder.
SYSTEM The tree structure of the database (Temp Data) that temporarily stores incor-
rectly registered data and the log (System Log) related to the entire system is
displayed.
The database for temporary storage is accompanied by logs.

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3.3 Export
On-screen sample information or data information can be output in text format. Text formatted
files can be retrieved in other applications (for example, Microsoft Excel). This means that data
can be extracted using Agent Manager. This makes it easier to use a text-formatted file when
performing various calculations or printing data.

To select output format, click the [Tools] menu and select the [Options] submenu. For detailed
information, see “3.38 Option Settings."

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3.4 Agent Report

This menu runs the optional Agent Report software. The menu does not appear if Agent Report
is not installed.
As this menu’s execution is unaffected by the Option menu export settings if export function is
used for applications other than Agent Report, Agent Report can be used without changing the
export settings (Version 2.30 or later).
When executing the Agent Report by using this menu, the version of the Agent Report must be
2.30 or later.

Select “Agent Report” menu appears in the File menu.

See the Agent Report instruction manual for details about Agent Report.

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3.5 Printing
This section describes how to print the contents of a selected database. All items listed in a
sample information table and a data information table become available for a selection. The
tables cannot be printed simultaneously.

Procedure
1) From the "Database Tree" pane, select the database to print. The contents of the selected
database are displayed in the "Sample Information Table" and "Data Information Table"
panes. Activate the desired table to print.

2) Choose [File] → [Print], or click the [Print] button in the toolbar to open the "Print" dialog
box. It takes some time to open the "Print" dialog box if a large amount of data is available.

3) Either turns on the "Vertical Line," or "Horizontal Line" check boxes or both to specify
whether to print these lines.

4) The date and time can be printed in the header. Turn on the "Printing Date" check box to
print dates and times in the header of each page.

5) A page number can be printed in the footer. Turn on the "Page" check box to print page
numbers in the footer of each page.

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6) To widen or narrow the rows or columns in a table, select the row or column line that
separates two rows or columns until the mouse pointer turns into a two-headed arrow, and
adjust the height or width by dragging the row or column line. The height or width of cells
may also be adjusted by clicking the "Cell Size" button that opens the "Cell Size Settings"
dialog box.

Column Width
Auto Width Columns are widened to the width that matches the largest width of
characters in a cell.
Specify Column Width Columns are widened to the width specified numerically.

Object
Apply to all columns All columns are selected for sizing.
Apply to specified range A block of columns is selected for sizing. The selections range from a
starting column to an end column specified here.

Row Height (Applicable to all rows)

Auto Row Height Rows are widened to the height that matches the largest height of
characters in a cell.
Specify Row Height Rows are widened to the height specified numerically.

Click the [Apply] button to apply the setting that was made in either of the "Column Width"
or "Row Height" tab. Click the [OK] button to accept the current setting displayed in either
of these tabs.

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7) Click the "Font" button in the "Print" dialog box to select fonts. The "Font" dialog box is
displayed.

Make the setting in the "Font," "Font Style," and "Size" sections, and click the [OK] button.

8) After the setting is complete, click the [Printing] button in the "Print" dialog box. This
displays the "Printing" dialog box.

Specify the name of the printer to be used, and specify the printing direction (Portrait or
Landscape) and offset. Click the [Print] button to start printing.

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3.6 Sample Print

Print the sample information table and the data information table on the screen while making
them related to each other.

Procedure
1) Select a database to be printed from the database tree, and display it in the sample informa-
tion table and the data information table. Then, in the sample information, make a line to be
printed active.
To print two or more samples, select two or more lines in the sample information table,
display the selected two or more lines, then display the data in the data information table.
To display two or more lines, the data information can be printed only when the data is
displayed in the data information table. (If the data is not displayed in the data information
table, only values in the sample information table are printed.)

2) Choose [File] → [Print per each Sample]. The "Print per each Sample" dialog box is dis-
played.

3) Upon necessity, set the check boxes for “Vertical Line”, “Horizontal Line”, whether the date
and time of printing will be displayed on the header, whether the page number will be dis-
played on the footer, etc.

4) Press the [Print] button to start printing. The sample information is printed first, then the
related data information is printed in the horizontal direction.

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3.7 Acrobat Print

A PDF file (usually inserted in link file 10 sequence) is printed among the data currently written
in the database. The Acrobat Version 5 or later must be installed for performing this menu.

Procedure
1) Select the row in which PDF files to print on the sample information table are included. To
print PDF files included in some samples simultaneously, select plurality samples.

2) Choose [File] → [Acrobat Print]. Printing is started. When the rows in which PDF file is not
included are selected, PDF files of the row are not printed.

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3.8 Adding a System Log

A log of operations performed is automatically recorded. In addition, a log of changes made to
configuration settings, failures or repair results can be kept.
Choose [File] → [Add System Log]. The "Add System Log" dialog box is displayed.

The "User Name" field indicates the name of user who is currently logged in. The "WS Name"
field indicates the name of the personal computer registered when the OS was installed. If the
name of a personal computer is not yet registered, the default name “LOCAL_PC” is
automatically entered in the "WS Name" field.

Procedure
1) In the "Inst. Name" list box, enter the name of an instrument. Up to 32 characters can be used
for an instrument name. Select a registered instrument name from a list by clicking the
drop-down button at the right-hand end of the list box.

2) In the "Data Reg." section, the current date and time are displayed by default. To correct the
date and time use the scroll-up/scroll down button to select the appropriate numbers, or type
the appropriate date and time in the list box.

3) In the "Operation" list box, type a description of the operations actually performed. Up to 64
characters can be used for a description. Select a description of an operation from a list by
clicking the drop-down button at the right-hand end of the list box.

4) In the "Result" section, select any of the "OK," "Error" and "Warning" radio buttons.

5) In the "Contents" and "Comment" text boxes, type a sentence or data as needed. Up to 255
characters can be used for a description in either of these text boxes.
To save a currently entered setting, click the [OK] button. To cancel the currently entered
setting, click the [Cancel] button.

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3.9 Sending E-Mail

This section describes how to send an e-mail message.
[NOTE] Sending e-mail requires that the personal computer have the e-mail capabilities. For
detailed information, ask the network administrator.
Choose [File] → [Send E-Mail]. The "Send E-Mail" dialog box is displayed.

Procedure
1) Type a subject in the "Title" text box. The subject entered is the brief line that is displayed on
the "Subject:" header field when sending e-mail.

2) Type the recipient's e-mail address in the "To" text box. The e-mail address entered is the
brief line that is displayed on the "To:" header field when sending e-mail. E-mail may be
sent to any number of recipients by separating each e-mail address by a comma. Whenever
the cursor is placed within the text box, clicking the [Address] button allows selection of an
e-mail address from the e-mail address list registered in a user information database.
Double-clicking an e-mail address enters the selected e-mail address in the text box.

3) To send a copy of e-mail message to any number of recipients, type their e-mail addresses in
the "Cc" text box. The e-mail addresses entered are the brief lines that appear on the "Cc:"
header field when sending e-mail. Whenever the cursor is placed within the text box, clicking
the [Address] button allows selection of an e-mail address from the e-mail address list
registered in a user information database. Double-clicking an e-mail address enters the
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4) Clicking the [Details] button opens the dialog box shown below.

Bcc: The abbreviation “Bcc” stands for Blind Carbon Copy. The
Bcc address is not the e-mail address of the recipient proper.
The “Bcc” address is used when sending a copy of an e-mail
message to any additional number of recipients for reference
purposes only. The “Bcc” address entered is deleted from the
e-mail header, so that the recipients specified in the "To" and
"Cc" text boxes will not know that the same e-mail message
has been delivered to other recipients specified in the "Bcc"
text box. Select an e-mail address from the e-mail address list
by clicking the [Address] button.
Mail Address, Full Name: Type the sender's e-mail address in the "Mail Address" text
box. Type the full name of the sender in the "Full Name" text
box. If the full name and e-mail address of a sender have
already been defined in the "User Information" section in the
"E-Mail" tag of the "Options" dialog box by choosing
[Tools] → [Options], the full name and e-mail address
defined are automatically entered in these text boxes. If the
previously defined full name and e-mail address are not
available, the name and e-mail address of the user currently
logged in will be displayed in these text boxes.

To make a change or add an option, click the [OK] button. If a change is not needed, click
the [Cancel] button.

5) Type the body of an e-mail message in the "Body" text box. Avoid using machine-specific
characters, lines and any other characters that are not properly displayed when the recipient
opens a newly received message.

6) To attach a compressed file to an e-mail message, click the [Add Compress File] button. A
compressed file that contains sample information currently selected on the main screen will
be attached to the body of the message. When multiple lines of sample information are
selected on the main screen, all of their compressed files are attached to the message.
If the "Add Sample Info to Body when Adding LZH File" check box is checked, the contents
of the sample information is attached to the body of a message when the [Add Compress
File] button is clicked. If not checked, the contents of the sample information is not attached
to the body of the message. The status of the check box is saved. By default, the check box is
checked.
To attach any file other than a compressed sample information file to a message, click the
[Add] button to open the next screen where the file to attach can be selected. To cancel an
attached file, select the file to remove it from the list of attached files, and click the [Delete]
button.

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All characters in an attached file are automatically converted to a character set that can be
transmitted; they are encoded in Base-64 format. The contents of an attached file cannot be
divided into portions when sending e-mail.

[NOTE] After attached files have been sent by clicking the [Add Compress File] button, the
"Mail Sent" flag of the selected sample information turns to a "Sent" flag.
The "Mail Sent" flag of the selected sample information doesn't turn, even though
the number of attached files increase or decrease by clicking the [Add] or [Delete]
button.
Only the flags of sample information being selected when an e-mail window is open
will change into a "Sent" flag.

7) Click the [Send] button to send the e-mail. For detailed information on e-mail and error
numbers, refer to a help file.

8) Click the [Close] button to disconnect from the e-mail server and return to the main screen.

[NOTE] If disconnected from the e-mail server due to a failure while an e-mail window is
open, the [Connect] button is enabled and the [Send] button is disabled. Click the
[Connect] button to connect to the e-mail server, and send e-mail.

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3.10 Making the Properties Settings

The "Properties" dialog box is used to view or change information on a database. Only a user
having the appropriate permissions may change these settings.

The "Database Information" tab

This tab shows information on a database.

Database Name This shows the name of the currently selected database. This field cannot be
edited.
Storage Folder This shows the path to the currently selected database. This field cannot be
edited.
DSN This is not currently used.
Date created This shows the date on which a database was created. This field cannot be
edited.
Size This shows the size of the currently selected database. This field cannot be
edited.
DB Type This shows the type of database: MDB (Microsoft Database, Microsoft
Access), SQL (Microsoft SQL Server), and Oracle (Oracle Server). This field
cannot be edited.
Data Type This shows the type of data: Data (analysis data), LOG (log), and SYSTEM
LOG (system log). This field cannot be edited.
Comment This shows a comment that was written when a database was created. This
field can be edited.

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The "Flag Information" tab

This tab shows information on flags. Only a user having the appropriate permissions may
change these settings.

Approval This shows 4 conditions of sample: Not Approved, Wait Approve, Invalidity,
and Approve.
Mail Sent This shows whether an e-mail message on a selected sample has been sent or
not.
Upload This shows whether the upload of a selected sample is requested or not.
WEB View This shows whether a selected sample can be viewed or not by WWW.
Entry type This shows the method for registering a selected sample.
Analysis method This shows the analysis method: Analysis and Post-run.
*** Reserved.

[NOTE] In the ER/ES mode, flag information cannot be changed.

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The "File Information" tab

This tab shows information on files for selected samples. It shows the type of file that is
displayed in a sample information table. Information shown in this tab differs with the type of
data processing method.

The "Sample Information" tab

This tab shows information on selected samples. Only a user having the appropriate permissions
may change these settings.

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3.11 Copying Data to the Clipboard

Any data items selected from the "Sample Information Table" or "Data Information Table" pane
can be copied to the Windows' Clipboard. This feature allows pasting text and numbers into
screens of other applications, such as word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Procedure
1) Select a data table
Activate a data table that contains the data to copy to the Clipboard. Click anywhere in the
"Sample Information Table" or "Data Information Table" pane.

2) Extend the selection

Choose data items to copy to the Clipboard. To extend a selection to other items, drag the
mouse pointer or press the arrow keys with the Shift key held down. The selected area will
be highlighted. To add another item to extended selections, Ctrl + click it.

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3) Choose [Edit] → [Copy to Clipboard].

Choose [Edit] → [Copy to Clipboard]. The selected data is copied to the Clipboard. The
keyboard shortcut to [Copy to Clipboard] is the Ctrl + C keys.

4) Activate the application's work area where the Clipboard contents are to be pasted and paste
it using the paste features of that application.
In Microsoft Excel, for example, select the cell at the top-left corner of the area where the
copied data is to be pasted, and choose [Edit] → [Paste]. The copied data is pasted to that
location.

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3.12 Copying or Moving Data

Analysis data can be copied or moved from a sample information table to another database.
Copy or move data in the following three ways:
* Use the main menu.
* Use a pop-up menu by right clicking.
* Use the drag-and-drop by the right mouse button.

The table shows the relationship between sources and destinations, for copying and moving
data.

To: MDB File SQL Database or Temporary Data File Temporary Log File
ORACLE Database
From:
MDB File Allowed Allowed Not allowed Not allowed
SQL Database or Allowed Allowed Not allowed Not allowed
ORACLE Database
Temporary Data File Allowed Allowed Not allowed Not allowed
Temporary Log File Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed

[NOTE] If the ER/ES mode is specified during an installation procedure, copying data is not
allowed.

(1) Using the Main Menu

Procedure
1) Select source data.
Activate the "Sample Information Table" pane. Press and hold down the Shift key and press
the arrow keys to select the data to copy or move. Drag the mouse to extend a selection.

2) Select a menu command.

Choose [Edit] from the main menu. Then select [Copy Data] or [Move Data] in the sub
menu.

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3) Select a destination database for the copied/moved data.

If data is to be moved, the "Select of Move Destination" dialog box is displayed.

From the "Database Tree" pane, select a database name to specify the database to which to
copy or move the selected data. Then click the [OK] button to perform the copy/move.

(2) Using a Pop-up Menu by Right-clicking

Procedure
1) Select a source database.
Activate the "Sample Information Table" pane. Press and hold down the Shift key and press
the arrow keys to select the data to copy or move. Drag the mouse to extend a selection.

2) Click the right mouse button.

Right-click anywhere in the "Sample Information Table" pane. This displays a pop-up menu.
Then select [Copy Data] or [Move Data].

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3) Select a destination database for the copied/moved data.

If data is to be moved, the "Select of Move Destination" dialog box is displayed.

From the "Database Tree" pane, select a database name to specify the database to which to
copy or move the selected data. Then click the [OK] button to perform the copy/move.
(3) Using the Drag-and-Drop by Right-clicking
1) Select a source database.
Activate the "Sample Information Table" pane. Press and hold down the Shift key and press
the arrow keys to select the data to copy or move. Drag the mouse to extend a selection.

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2) Perform a drag-and-drop operation while holding down the right mouse button.

Right-drag the selected data to a destination database in the "Database Tree" pane, and drop
it to that location.

3) After the selected data is dropped, a pop-up menu is displayed. Select [Copy Data] or [Move
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3.13 Deleting Data

Data listed in the "Sample Information Table" pane can be deleted. Once deleted, data cannot be
restored. Care should be taken when performing a delete operation.

Procedure
1) Select the data to be deleted.
Activate the "Sample Information Table" pane. Press and hold down the Shift key and press
the arrow keys to select the data to delete. Drag the mouse to extend a selection.

2) Select a menu command.

Choose [Edit] → [Delete Data].

3) Confirm the deletion.

The "Delete Data" message box is displayed, prompting you to confirm the deletion. To
continue the deletion, click the [OK] button. To cancel the deletion, click the [Cancel]
button.

[NOTE] If the ER/ES mode is specified during an installation procedure, data cannot be
deleted.

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3.14 Filter Data

Data can be extracted from a database so that the extracted data is included in a sample
information table or data information table.

3.14.1 Filter Sample Information

Perform the settings to extract sample information. Activate the "Sample Information
Table" pane, and choose [Edit] → [Filter Database].

Limit the indication This option becomes active if the check box is checked. The
records numerical value entered in the text box indicates the maximum
number of data items that are included in a sample information
table. If the number of data items is greater than the setting made in
the text box, additional data items are not displayed. If the number
of data items is smaller than the setting made in the text box, that
number becomes the maximum number of the items displayed. If a
large amount of data is available, it takes a long time to display. It is
advisable that the maximum number of items displayed be set to
around 100.
Use Default Period To extract data sorted by registration date, click this check box to
use a default period. The default periods includes the following:
• Today
• 3 Days
• One Week
• One Month
If the "Use Default Period" check box is checked, check marks are
automatically placed in the "Reg.Date (from)" and "Reg.Date (to)"
cells of the "Title" column. If these settings are manually canceled,
or if dates are changed, priority will be given to a manual operation.
If a check mark placed in the "Use Default Period" check box is
cleared, check marks placed in the "Reg.Date (from)" and
"Reg.Date (to)" cells will be cleared simultaneously.

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Extracted Items The rows and columns are used to specify the items to be extracted.
An option item with a check mark ( ) placed is the item to be
extracted. Some cells have drop-down buttons ( ) at their
right-hand ends. Clicking the drop-down button ( ) in each cell
allows selecting extraction conditions from the list that is displayed;
(this requires storing settings).
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day). Furthermore,
if a space is added and HH:MM (Hour: Minute) format is inputted, it
can extract also by time.
Specifying a character string requires that those characters are
included in the data to be extracted. When inputting the alphabet, a
capital letter and a small letter are not distinguished.
The "Status" column shows extraction conditions, as follows:
• LIKE inclusive of the character string of a setting (characters)
• NOT different from a setting (characters)
•= equal to a setting (numerical value)
• >= greater than or equal to a setting (numerical value)
• <= smaller than or equal to a setting (numerical value)
Specify extraction conditions in the "Status" column by clicking the
drop-down button ( ) at the right-hand end of each cell. Specify a
setting in the "Setting" column, based on the extraction conditions.
Show Only Set Items This check box is used to display the extraction items that have
check marks [ ] and the items to which set values are entered. This
makes it easier to arrange a list of extraction conditions. To add
another extraction item, clear the check mark.
Do not Open This This check box is used to specify whether to open a dialog box for
Dialog during Login extracting data when the database displayed is changed. If this
check box is checked, a dialog box for extracting data will not be
opened when the database displayed is changed.
Show only the latest Specify whether or not only the last data (data whose date and time
information of registration is latest among all data including re-analytical data)
of same analytical data is to be displayed. The same analytical data
refers to data whose “Sample ID”, “Operation date” and “Data File
Name (File info.1)” are same. If this item is selected, displayed data
are sorted by “Operation date”, and cannot be sorted by “Registry
Date”. Accordingly, the “Sort by Reg. Date” check box is displayed
in gray and cannot be selected while the focusing condition is
entered.
Show Data for 10 By putting check mark in this item, user can select setup of ten times
times in the Past entered in past for the items of Sample ID, Sample name, comment,
file information, sample information from the combo box. If the
check mark is not displayed, content of common file setting is
displayed.
Sort by Reg. Date This check box is used to specify whether to sort data by registration
date. If checked, specify a sort order: Ascending or Descending.
Save/Load Condition To load the focusing condition of previously set sample information,
press the [Load] button to display the screen below.

Enter a condition file (extension: agc) to be loaded into the text box.
If it is already saved, it can be selected from the combo box or the
[Browse] button. A condition file stored in the installation folder
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To save the focusing condition into a file, press the [Save] button to
display the dialog box. On the dialog box, input the file name and
press the [Save] button to save the condition into the file.

After selecting these options, click the [OK] button to start the extraction. The sample
information table is updated.

[NOTE] If date and time is specified as selection criteria in the [Reg. Date],
[Operation Date] or [Approval Date] text box, only the date becomes
effective.

[NOTE] Only in the case of Oracle database, capital letters and small letters are
distinguished while character strings are focused in the Agent Manager Ver.
2.00 to 2.03. In the Agent Manager Ver.2.10 or later, capital letters and small
letters are not distinguished.

3.14.2 Filter Data Information

Perform the settings to extract data information. Activate the "Data Information Table"
pane, and choose [Edit] → [Filter Database].

Extracted Items The rows and columns are used to specify the items to be extracted.
An option item with a check mark ( ) placed is the item to be
extracted. A list of option items in the "Title" column varies with
“Instrument Kind” listed in a sample information table.
The "Status" column shows extraction conditions, as follows:

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• LIKE inclusive of the character string of a setting

(characters).
• IS NULL nothing (characters).
•= equal to a setting (numerical value).
• <> different from a setting (numerical value).
•> greater than a setting (numerical value).
• >= greater than or equal to a setting (numerical value).
•< smaller than a setting (numerical value).
• <= smaller than or equal to a setting (numerical value).
Specify extraction conditions in the "Status" column by clicking the
drop-down button ( ) at the right-hand end of each cell. Specify a
setting in the "Setting" column, based on the extraction conditions.

If the [IS NULL] option is selected, there is no need to enter a set

value. A predetermined condition remains undefined. For example,
[IS NULL] is selected to sort only the records that are not specified
in the [Name] option.

Two conditions can be defined in each row. A relationship between

the two conditions can also be defined.
[AND] ................Sorting occurs to examine only the records
that meet two conditions.
[OR] ..................Sorting occurs to examine only the records that
meet either of two conditions.
[] (None).............Sorting occurs to examine only the records
that meet a left-hand condition.
Show Only Set Items This check box is used to display the extraction items that have
check marks [ ] and the items to which set values are entered. This
makes it easier to arrange a list of extraction conditions. To add
another extraction item, clear the check mark.
Always make this Clicking the [OK] button after selecting this check box will display
setting effective data items that meet the currently defined sorting conditions even
when a sample is changed in a sample information table.
This setting is applied if a database contains data items of the same
[Data process type] or similar display items of data information. If a
database contains data items of different [Data process type] and
different display items of data information, no records are shown in
a sample information table, depending on selected sample
information.

After selecting these options, click the [OK] button to start the extraction. The data
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3.14.3 Filter Log Information

Perform these settings to extract log information. Activate the "Log Information Table"
pane, and choose [Edit] → [Filter Database].

Limit of the indication This option becomes active if the check box is checked. The
numerical value entered in the text box indicates the maximum
number of data items that are included in a log information table. If
the number of data items is greater than the setting made in the text
box, additional data items are not displayed. If the number of data
items is smaller than the setting made in the text box, that number
becomes the maximum number of the items displayed. If a large
amount of data is available, it takes a long time to display. The
maximum number of items displayed should be set to around 100.
Use Default Period To extract data sorted by registration date, click this check box to
use a default period. The default periods includes the following:
• Today
• 3 Days
• One Week
• One Month
If the "Use Default Period" check box is checked, check marks are
automatically placed in the "Reg.Date (from)" and "Reg.Date (to)"
cells of the "Title" column. If these settings are manually canceled,
or if dates are changed, priority will be given to a manual operation.
If a check mark placed in the "Use Default Period" check box is
cleared, check marks placed in the "Reg.Date (from)" and
"Reg.Date (to)" cells will be cleared simultaneously.

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Extracted Items The rows and columns are used to specify the items to be extracted.
An option item with a check mark ( ) placed is the item to be
extracted. Some cells have drop-down buttons ( ) at their
right-hand ends. Clicking the drop-down button ( ) in each cell
allows selecting extraction conditions from the list that is displayed;
(this requires storing settings). The date format is YYYY/MM/DD
(year/month/day). Specifying a character string requires that those
characters are included in the data to be extracted.
Show Only Set Items This check box is used to display the extraction items that have
check marks [ ] and the items to which set values are entered. This
makes it easier to arrange the list of extraction conditions. To add
another extraction item, clear a check mark.
Do not Open This This check box is used to specify whether to open a dialog box for
Dialog during Login extracting data when the database displayed is changed. If checked,
a dialog box for extracting data will not be opened when the
database displayed is changed.
Sort by Reg. Date This check box is used to specify whether to sort data by registration
date. If checked, specify a sort order: Ascending or Descending.

Click the [OK] button to start the extraction. The log information table is updated.

[NOTE] If date and time is specified as selection criteria in the [Date] or [Reg. Date]
text box, only the date is applied.

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3.15 Sorting Data

Data in a sample information table, data information table or log information table can be
organized. This process is called “sorting." The sort is used to arrange table items in a
predetermined order, but it is not intended to restructure databases.
Up to three sort keywords can be used for a table. The sort order is specific to a table, and it is
saved for further sorting.

Procedure
1) Activate a table to sort and choose [Edit] → [Sort].

2) From the drop-down list box, select a sort keyword to arrange table items. Table items are
sorted by priority in the order of "Item 1," "Item 2", and "Item 3."

3) Specify the order in which table items are sorted. Select ascending order or descending
order.

4) To reflect the sort condition on the data just after displayed, click [These conditions are
reflected when extracting] to display the check mark.

5) Click the [OK] button. All items in the active table are sorted in the specified order.

[Reset] button.......................Clicking this button will reset all sort options. Use this button
to initialize sorting conditions.

[NOTE] Settings can be defined for each database. For detailed information, see “3.40
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3.16 Customizing Screen Display

To widen sample information table or data information table to full-screen size, hide the toolbar,
status bar or database tree.

To redisplay or hide the toolbar

Choose [View] → [Toolbar] to redisplay or hide the toolbar.

To redisplay or hide the status bar

Choose [View] → [Status bar] to redisplay or hide the Status bar.

To redisplay or hide the "Database Tree" pane

Choose [View] → [Database List] to redisplay or hide the "Database Tree" pane.

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3.17 History Log

A log of sample information can be viewed at the cursor position in a sample information table.
The screen shows a log of sample information that meets specific conditions: [Reg. Date], [PC
name] and [Instrument name].

Procedure
1) Activate a sample information table and select a data item to view its log. Multiple rows of
sample information cannot be selected. Even if multiple rows are selected, the screen shows
only the log of sample information highlighted by the cursor.

2) Click [View] and select [History Log]. The "History Log" dialog box opens.

3) If you want to get printed History Log information, click the [Print] button. You will get
printed History Log information.

4) Clicking the [Close] button will return to the main screen.

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3.18 Signature Log

A signature of sample information can be viewed at the cursor position in a sample information
table. The screen shows a signature of sample information that meets specific conditions: [Reg.
Date], [PC name] and [Instrument name], and “Signature” is in the operation field.

Procedure
1) Activate a sample information table and select a data item to view its signature log. Multiple
rows of sample information cannot be selected. Even if multiple rows are selected, the
screen shows only the signature of sample information highlighted by the cursor.

2) Click [View] and select [Signature Log]. The "Signature Log" dialog box opens.

3) If you want to get printed Signature Log information, click the [Print] button. You will get
printed Signature Log information.

4) Clicking the [Close] button will return to the main screen.

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3.19 Chromatogram Preview

After data is stored in a database using Automatic/Manual Agent programs, the contents of an
ANDI (AIA)-formatted chromatogram file that has a .CDF extension can be viewed using the
supplied Viewer Software (CDFView.exe).
“Chromatogram Preview” cannot be displayed simultaneously as “UV Spectrum Preview”
described in the next section.

Procedure
1) Display a database that contains analysis data.

2) Click [View] → [Chromatogram (ANDI) Preview]. A check mark is displayed to the left of
the submenu. A window showing a chromatogram is displayed. The [Chromatogram
Preview] button in the toolbar may also be used.

3) If the cursor is moved to a row in the Link File column of a sample information table, an
ANDI-formatted chromatogram is displayed, corresponding to a name stored in the Link
File column. If multiple names of chromatograms are stored in a row, multiple
chromatogram images are cascaded.
To cascade chromatograms of different rows, click several chromatogram names in the Link
File column and click [Show Plural] in the [View] menu. To add another chromatogram
name in a separate row to a selection, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking the
chromatogram name. After the Extracting Sample Information screen is displayed, the
selected chromatograms are displayed with their respective data. A maximum of 10
chromatograms can be displayed at a time.

4) If chromatogram view is not needed, click the [Chromatogram (ANDI) Preview] submenu
to remove the check mark, or click the [ANDI Preview] button in the toolbar again.
For detailed information about the functions of ANDI File Viewer Software, see “Appendix
B. Additional Software".
[NOTE] This CDFView program doesn’t support GCMSsolution’s Mass spectrum file and
LCMSsolution’s Mass spectrum file.

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3.20 UV Spectrum Preview

Spectrum files (“SPC” or “TMC”extension) stored by UVPC or UVProbe can be displayed on
the screen using the supplied viewer software (UVPCView.exe). “UV Spectrum Preview”
cannot be displayed simultaneously as “Chromatogram Preview” described in the previous
section.

Procedure
1) Display a database that contains analysis data.

2) Click [View] → [UV Spectrum Preview]. A check mark is displayed to the left of the
submenu. A window showing a spectrum is displayed. The [Spectrum Preview] button in the
tool bar may also be used.

3) If the cursor is moved to a row in the Link File column of a sample information table, a
spectrum is displayed corresponding to a name stored in the Link File column.

To cascade spectra of different rows, click several spectrum names in the Link File column
and click the [Show Plural] submenu in the [View] menu. To add another spectrum name in
a separate row to a selection, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking the spectrum name.
After the Extracting Sample Information is displayed, the selected spectra are displayed with
their respective data. A maximum of 99 spectra can be displayed at a time.

4) If spectra are not to be viewed, click the [UV Spectrum Preview] submenu to remove a
check mark, or click the [Spectrum Preview] button again.

For detailed information about the functions of the spectrum viewer software, refer to
“Appendix B. Additional Software".

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3.21 Show Multi Samples

If data arranged on multiple lines of a sample information table is selected, the selected data is
not displayed in a data information table on an “as is” basis. This is because it takes long to
search through a collection of data or it is difficult to extract the data on subject peaks.

1) Drag the mouse to extend the selections of information to be placed in a data information
table.

2) Choose [View]→ [Show Multi Samples]

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3) The "Filter Data Information" dialog box is displayed. Specify any extraction conditions.

For detailed information about the functions of this dialog, see “3.14.2 Filter Data
Information."

4) Click the [OK] button in the "Filter Data Information" dialog box. The extracted data is
displayed in the data information table.

5) Complete the layout of a data information table, if necessary, by extracting data or by sorting
data.

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3.22 Updating Screen Display

In CLASS-Agent Manager, data displayed in the "Sample Information Table" pane is not
automatically updated. That is, CLASS-Agent Manager does not display up-to-date information
loaded from other Agent programs while the current data remains displayed in the "Sample
Information Table" pane.
To update the data displayed, choose [View] → [Update], press the F5 key or select the database
from the "Database Tree" pane.

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3.23 Signature (Changing an Approval Flag)

The sample information approval flag is changed to either of six statuses, “Undone”,
“Confirmed”, “Reviewed”, “Approved”, “Rejected” and “Invalid”, and the signature is written
to the PDF file. However, some processing is disabled depending on the permission.
The signature is written to the PDF file only when the Acrobat 5.0 or later is installed and a
check mark is put to the “Do PDF Signature” check box on the “Configuration” menu. Also,
when executing a signature to the PDF file, close a PDF file beforehand.

Process Description
Confirm Undone data is handled as confirmed. Confirmed data is displayed as
"Confirmed".
This process is done by users who have appropriate permissions: the "Edit
Sample Information", "Review" or "Approve" check boxes in the "Agent
Manager" tab is checked. In ER/ES mode, users who have the “Confirm”
permission only do this process.
Review Confirmed data is handled as pending for approval. Reviewed data is displayed
as "Reviewed".
This process is done by users who have appropriate permissions: the "Review"
check box in the "Agent Manager" tab are checked.
Approve Review-flagged data is handled as approved. Approved data is displayed as
"Approved".
This process is done by users who have appropriate permissions: the "Approve"
check box in the "Agent Manager" tab is checked.
Reject Unneeded analysis data is handled as rejection. Rejected data is displayed as
"Rejected".
This process is done by users who have appropriate permissions: the "Edit
Sample Information", "Review" or "Approve" check boxes in the "Agent
Manager" tab are checked. In this case, the Rejection-flagged data remains in a
database. A "Rejection" flag is useful when retaining unwanted analysis data
until it is needed. In ER/ES mode, only the user who performed current
processing can return the data to the previous condition.
Invalid Unwanted analysis data is handled as invalid. Invalid data is displayed as "In-
valid".
This process is done by users who have appropriate permissions: the "Edit
Sample Information" check box in the "Agent Manager" tab are checked. In this
case, the Invalid-flagged data remains in a database. An "Invalid" flag is useful
when retaining unwanted analysis data until it is needed. In ER/ES mode, only
the user who performed current processing can return the data to the previous
condition.
Undone Contents of processing are different in the normal mode and ER/ES mode.
In case of normal mode
An Approval-flag placed on approved data returns to an initial status. Canceled
data is displayed as "Undone".
This process is done by users who have appropriate permissions: the "Approve"
check box in the "Agent Manager" tab is checked.
In case of ER/ES mode
Current state is cancelled and the last state is returned. Only the user who
performed current processing can execute cancellation.

• The “Invalid” processing is executed to “Undone” data. The “Rejection” processing is

executed to “Confirmed”, “Reviewed” or “Approved” data.
• If “Sign Name” is changed in “Configuration”, the displayed name is automatically set and
remains in the log. In description of the table above, exchange the current contents with the
set contents.
• In any status other than “Undone”, the contents of the sample information cannot be changed

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even if the user has the permission to edit the sample information.
• If a check mark appears in the "First signature by instrument operator" checkbox on the
“Approval Setting” tab on the Configuration screen, only a user logged in with the same user
name as the analyst in the database can make the first signature. See “Approval Setting” in
“3.37 Making the Configuration Settings” for details.

Flowchart of Approval Flags

Normal Mode Condition

Approve

Invalid
Undone
Confirm Approve
Review

Review Approve
Confirmed Reviewed Approved

Reject
Approve
Review Reject

Confirm Reject

Rejected

[NOTE] The above example in which flags are used is for reference only. It does not
necessarily mean that these flags must be used in the same way as explained. Users
who have the Approval permission are allowed to change flags from "Approved" to
"Reviewed" or from " Reviewed " to "Undone".

ER/ES Mode Condition

Invalid Approve(One User)
Invalid Undone

Confirm(One User) Approve(One User)

Review(Multi Users) Approve(One User)

Confirmed Reviewed Approved

Reject
(Input Comment)
Reject
Reject (Input Comment)
(Input Comment)

Rejected

• In case of ER/ES mode, only the user who performed processing can execute processing in
reverse direction of arrow mark. (Cancellation processing)
• If the mail sending or message notification is set for cases of “Notify Rejection” in “Con-
figuration”, the mail sending or message notification is executed as soon as the “Rejection”
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processing is executed. If mail addresses are stored in the user registration for users for
whom the signature processing is executed, the mail is sent to the stored addresses. The
message notification is executed to a PC whose address is registered in “Configuration”.
• The " invalid" menu cannot be chosen unless a login user has "Edit Sample Information"
permission.

Characters in the "Approved" column, the background color of the sample and data display
fields’ change so that the data status can be seen.
Undone Pale blue and white
Confirmed Yellow
Reviewed Green
Approved Blue
Invalid Red purple
Rejected Gray

Procedure: " Confirm "

1) Choose [Operations] → [Signature] → [Confirm]. A message box is displayed.

In the ER/ES mode, user authentication screen is displayed. If the authentication is passed,
the data list of selected samples is displayed. The [OK] button can be clicked only when the
contents are confirmed using the scroll bar.

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Enter a comment such as the reason for confirmation at this time. The comment is stored in
the "Contents" column of the data log.
When this data list is displayed and the system is operated in ER/ES mode, if Acrobat format
file [extension: PDF] is stored and check mark is put at [Show PQF file when doing sig-
nature] in the configuration menu, PDF file is also displayed together with the data list.
Same operation is performed in the processing such as review, approval etc.
PDF file is displayed always at the most front of screen. If the data check screen cannot be
viewed well, change the size and position.
2) Click the [OK] button to confirm data (handle data as pending for review). Clicking the
[Cancel] button returns to the previous screen, without executing the confirmation process.
Select the [Skip] button not to confirm the current data but to select next data while two or
more data are selected in the ER/ES mode. The [Skip] button cannot be selected in the
normal mode.
When PDF file is displayed, it is automatically closed simultaneously by clicking these
buttons.
These functions are the same way in each processing described below.
[NOTE] Only a user having the "Approve" permission can perform this operation in normal
mode.

Procedure: "Review"
1) Choose [Operations] → [Signature] → [Review]. A message box is displayed.

In the ER/ES mode, list of chosen sample data is displayed after user authentication, like
"Confirm" procedure. The [OK] button can be clicked only when the contents are confirmed
using the scroll bar.

2) Click the [OK] button to review data (handle data as pending for approval). Clicking the
[Cancel] button returns to the previous screen without executing the confirmation process.
[NOTE] Only a user having the "Review" permission can perform this operation.

Procedure: "Approve"
1) Choose [Operations] → [Signature] → [Approve]. A message box is displayed.

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In the ER/ES mode, list of chosen sample data is displayed after user authentication. The
[OK] button can be clicked only when the contents are confirmed using the scroll bar.

2) Click the [OK] button to handle data as approved. Clicking the [Cancel] button returns to the
previous screen, without setting an "Approve" flag.
[NOTE] Only a user having the "Approve" permission can perform this operation.

Procedure: "Reject"
1) Choose [Operations] → [Signature] → [Reject]. A message box is displayed.

In the ER/ES mode, the data list of selected samples is displayed after user authentication.
Confirm the contents of the list using the scroll bar. The [OK] button can be pressed only
when a comment is entered.

2) Click the [OK] button to handle data as rejected. Clicking the [Cancel] button returns to the
previous screen, without setting a "Reject" flag.
[NOTE] Only a user having the " Approve" permission can perform this operation.

Procedure: "Invalid"
1) Choose [Operations] → [Signature] → [Invalid]. A message box is displayed.

In the ER/ES mode, list of chosen sample data is displayed after user authentication. The
[OK] button can be clicked only when the contents are confirmed using the scroll bar.

2) Click the [OK] button to handle data as invalid. Clicking the [Cancel] button returns to the
previous screen without setting an "Invalid" flag.
[NOTE] This operation can be performed only to "Undone" data.

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Procedure: "Undo Signature"

1) Choose [Operations] → [Signature] → [Undo Signature]. A message box is displayed.

In ER/ES mode, after authenticated by the user, data list of the selected samples is displayed.
As the last state returned, different message from the current state is displayed.

2) Click the [OK] button to handle data as undone. In case of ER/ES mode, [OK] button can be
clicked only when the comment is entered after having confirmed the content with the scroll
bar. Clicking the [Cancel] button returns to the previous screen, without setting an "Undone"
flag.

[NOTE] Only a user having the "Approve" permission can perform this operation.
In ER/ES mode, only the user who set the current state can execute this processing
regardless of authority.

[NOTE] In the following cases in ER/ES mode, cancellation processing (Undo Signature
processing) does not operate normally. Therefore, after the signature processing, do
not change signature name or number of approved levels.
* After the signature processing was performed, signature name has been changed.
* After the signature processing was performed, number of approved levels has been
changed.

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3.24 Changing Web browse flag

Sample information has three types of view flags: No Access, Full Control and Read Only.
These view flags are used to allow or disallow access to a database created on an Agent system
using Internet Explorer. To enable access to a database on a WWW site, activate a WWW server
and install Web Manager Software (optional). The use of the change view flag function is
limited to an authorized user having “Approve” permissions.

Procedure: " No Access"

1) Choose [Operations] → [Web Browse] → [No Access]. The "Change Web browse flag"
message box is displayed as shown below.

2) Click the [OK] button to change the View flag to the No Access flag. To abort the No Access
flag, click the [Cancel] button to return to the previous screen.

Procedure: " Full Control"

Choose [Operations]→[Web Browse]→[Full Control]. The "Change Web browse flag"
message box is displayed. Click the [OK] button to change the View flag to the Full Control flag.

Procedure: " Read Only"

Choose [Operations] → [Web Browse] → [Read Only]. The "Change Web browse flag"
message box is displayed. Click the [OK] button to change the View flag to the Read Only flag.

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3.25 Changing a Transmission Flag

Sample information has four types of transmission flags: "None", "Wait Upload", "Uploaded"
and "Retry Upload". This flag is used for data transmission with a host computer. In order to
realize data transmission, according to the type of the connected host computer, it is necessary to
create a data transmission program separately.
The use of the change transmission flag function is limited to an authorized user having
“Approve” permissions.

Procedure: "None"
1) Choose [Operations] → [Transmission] → [None]. The "Change Transmission Flag"
message box is displayed as shown below.

2) Click the [OK] button to change the Transmission flag to the "Non". To abort the "None"
flag, click the [Cancel] button to return to the previous screen.

Procedure: "Wait Upload"

Choose [Operations]→[Transmission]→[Wait Upload]. The "Change Transmission Flag"
message box is displayed. Click the [OK] button to change the Transmission flag to the "Wait
Upload".

Procedure: "Uploaded"
Choose [Operations] → [Transmission] → [Uploaded]. The "Change Transmission Flag"
message box is displayed. Click the [OK] button to change the Transmission flag to the
"Uploaded".

Procedure: "Retry Upload"

Choose [Operations] → [Transmission] → [Retry Upload]. The "Change Transmission Flag"
message box is displayed. Click the [OK] button to change the Transmission flag to the "Retry
Upload".

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3.26 Browsing a Compressed File

Some analysis data used in other Agent programs is stored as compressed files. Agent Manager
performs such functions as listing the contents of a compressed file, adding files to be
compressed, selecting and decompressing already compressed files.
In the ER/ES mode, compressed data cannot be decompressed once it is approved.

[NOTE] About the drive of a compressed file (LZH)

If the drive of a file to be compressed is different from the drive where Agent is
installed, the reference folder of the file to be compressed is the drive where
Agent is installed, and the file is accessed through an absolute path.
" Example 1" When the drive of a file to be compressed is same
File to be compressed
C:\CLASS-VP\DATA\TEST.DAT
C:\CLASS-VP\EXPORT\TEST.CDF
Compressed file folder
C:\CLASS-VP
Folder inside the compressed file (relative path)
\DATA\TEST.DAT
\EXPORT\TEST.CDF
" Example 2 " When the drive of a file to be compressed is different
File to be compressed
C:\CLASS-VP\DATA\TET.DAT
D:\ANDI\EXPORT\TEST.CDF
Compressed file folder
C:
Folder inside the compressed file (absolute path)
C:\CLASS-VP\DATA\TEST.DAT
D:\ANDI\EXPORT\TEST.CDF

Procedure: "Browse"
1) In the "Sample Information Table" pane, choose a filename for the compressed file to
browse. As many filenames as desired may be chosen.

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2) Choose [Operations] → [Browse Compressed File].

Procedure: "Extract"
1) In the "Standard Folder" text box, type a destination folder name for the decompressed file.
By default, the destination folder name is the folder in which the selected file was
compressed. A backup folder is created in the standard folder, depending on the type of
Agent Manager. To select another folder, click the [Browse] button to display the "Browse
of Folder" dialog box.

Choose a destination folder and click the [OK] button.

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2) Click a filename for the file to decompress. The filenames highlighted are the files to be
decompressed. To decompress many files, press Ctrl + click to select those files. To select
all files, click the [All Files] button.

[NOTE] When decompressing files, extract all files simultaneously. All the extracted files are
needed, especially when those files were saved with the Manual Agent program.

3) To decompress the files, click the [Extract] button. The selected files are sequentially
extracted. When decompressing the data that has signature, only the user that has authority
of signature can decompress. In another word, only the user who has authority of review can
decompress the compressed file of the data already reviewed.

[NOTE] Judgment whether decompression is valid or not is performed based on the signature
name. Accordingly, if the signature name has been changed with the configuration
menu, judgment whether decompression is available or not is not performed
correctly.

Procedure: "Add"
To add the desired file, click the [Add] button in the dialog box that refers to compressed files.
It is effective only when the user with the "Add to Compressed File" permission performs this
function to the data of an undone state. The [Add] button cannot be pushed, even if it performs
referring to the compressed file, where two or more samples are chosen. The number of the
samples used as an additional object is one.

[NOTE] After a file is added, it is impossible to delete the file added. Before adding any files,
ensure that all the selected files are really needed.

Procedure: "Fix My Documents as the extract destination folder."

The extract destination file for compressed files stored in the database can be changed from the
default folder to the My Documents folder of the logged-in Windows user.

1) Select "common.inf2" on the Instrument Information Editing screen of the Configuration

menu.
2) Add "UserPersonalFolder=1" to the Option section. Click [Save] and then reboot Agent
Manager.
3) Now, compressed files can only be extracted to a folder in My Documents when data is
selected and decompressed.

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3 27 Extract File
The raw data of analysis result and PDF-format files are stored as files in the database in the
Link File 1 to Link File 10 fields. These files can be extracted to the status before they were
stored as files in arbitrary folders. The user with the "Data Copy" permission can perform this
procedure.

Procedure
1) In the sample information table on the main screen, click a link file to be restored to display
a thick frame.
If several files are clicked, the file clicked last will be extracted.

2) Choose [Operations] → [Extract File]. The following screen is displayed.

3) Directly enter an extract folder. Alternatively, click the [Browse] button at the right end of
the input column, and then choose a folder.

4) Click the [OK] button to extract the chosen file in the specified folder.

[NOTE] Only one file can be restored at a time.

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3 28 Import File
The raw data of analysis result and PDF-format files are stored as files in the database in the
Link File 1 to Link File 10 fields. A file is storable if a blank is in the field of this Link Files 1-10.

Procedure
1) In the sample information table on the main screen, click a link file to be restored to display
a thick frame.
If several columns are clicked, the column clicked last will be imported.
Please click the portion of the link file as which the contents are not displayed.

2) Choose [Operations] → [Import File]. The following screen is displayed.

3) Click the [Open] button to import the chosen file to the database.

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3.29 Creating a MDB-format Database

This section describes how to create an MDB-format database of analysis data.
Choose [Tools] → [New MDB Database]. The "New MDB Database" dialog box is displayed.

Procedure
1) In the "File Name" text box, type a filename for the database to be created. Use any
filenames other than “Log2.mdb," “Temp_log2.mdb," and “Temp_dt2.mdb." These three
filenames are used by the system.

2) In the "Folder" text box in the "Path" section, type a folder name for the folder where the
database is created. Select an existing folder name by clicking the [Browse] button. It may
take some time until a dialog for browsing folders is displayed, depending on the conditions
of the personal computer.
The [Browse] button opens the "Browse for Folder" dialog box.

When a folder is selected, the [OK] button is enabled.

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3) In the "Comment" text box, type a description for the database to be created. The comment
entered in this text box will appear when a database list is displayed by choosing [File] →
[Select Database] or [Tool] → [Link Database].

4) Assign a password to the database to be created. Type the same password in the "Password"
and "Confirm Password" text boxes. Up to 14 characters can be used for a password.

[NOTE] • A password is assigned for security protection. The entry of the password defined
is required to display the contents of a database on other programs. The entry of
the password defined is needed when a new database is linked.
• If the ER/ES mode is selected during an installation procedure, you must define a
password.

5) To apply a currently selected setting for the database to be created, click the [OK] button. A
message is displayed, prompting to specify whether to show or hide the "Select Database"
dialog box. Clicking the [Yes] button will open another dialog box where whether to show or
hide the database can be specified. This dialog box is the same that is displayed by selecting
[File] → [Select Database] in main window. Clicking the [No] button will close the "Setup
of a link of the database" dialog box and return to the main screen.
To cancel the currently selected setting, click the [Cancel] button.

[NOTE] The database created will be automatically added to a database list in the "Setup of a
link of the database" dialog box.

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3.30 Linking a Database

A database must be "linked" to be used with CLASS-Agent Manager. All the selected databases
are linked into a database list in the "Select Database" dialog box. This section describes how to
create or remove a linked database. A link database setting can be made for each personal
computer, but not for each user.

(1) Creating a Linked Database

Procedure
1) Choose [Tools] → [Link Database].

2) Click the [Add to list] button.

3) A window for selecting and linking a database is displayed.

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Select from MDB and SQL Access format databases, MSDE databases and Oracle
databases, then enter the database name or service name.
When selecting an MDB database, select database name using the folder reference
button.
Click the [Next] button.
Whether the MDB database contains data or log will be determined later. In this step,
be sure to select a database created by the Agent system. Selecting a database of
another type may cause problems.

[NOTE] If Oracle database is chosen, since "Database" will be changed with "Service
name", please input a service name. In the case of the settings of appendix D,
"oracleagent" or "oracleagent.local" corresponds to the "Service name."

4) Databases are connected as follows.

• For a MDB database

If a password was entered when the database was created, enter the password. Then,
click the [Check the connection] button.

• For a SQL or MSDE database

The following window is displayed.

Set a database server name and click the [Next] button. The following screen is
displayed.

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Choose and set a protocol for the SQL server. Click the [Next] button.

Enter a login ID and a password, and then click the [Check the connection] button.
If there are any questions, contact the system administrator.

• For an Oracle database

The following window is displayed.

Set a database server name and click the [Next] button. The following screen is
displayed.

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Enter a login ID and a password, then click the [Check the connection] button.
If there are any questions, contact the system administrator.

5) If the connection is normal, the following dialog is displayed.

Click the [OK] button to enable the [Finish] button in the previous window.

If the connection is not normal, an error message is displayed and the [Finish] button
is disabled. Check that the database name, server name, login ID and password are
entered correctly.

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6) If the connection is normal, a dialog box prompting for a comment is displayed. Type
a comment, if any, and click the [OK] button.

(2) Removing a Linked Database

Procedure
1) From a database list, select the linked database to remove.

2) Click the [Delete form list] button. A message box prompting for confirmation of the
deletion is displayed.

3) Ensure that the filename of the linked database to be deleted is correct, and click the
[OK] button. The linked database is removed from the database list.

[NOTE] Removing a linked database currently listed in a database tree leaves an icon
for that database in the "Database Tree" pane. To remove the icon, log out
and log in again.

Click the [Close] button in the "Setup of a link of the database" dialog box. A
message is displayed, prompting whether to show or hide the "Select Database"
dialog box.

Clicking the [Yes] button will open another dialog box where whether to show or
hide the "Select Database" dialog box can be specified. This dialog box is the same as
that displayed by selecting [File]→[Select Database] in main window.
Clicking the [No] button will close the "Setup of a link of the database" dialog box
and return to the main screen.

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3.31 Registration of Database Accessible User

Sets up whether the user can gain access to every database.
User with the check mark put is allowed to browse the database using the Agent manager. Fur-
ther, in the database registration program (Agent program) for each analyzer, such setup and
registration will be possible only when ID of login user exists in he specified database, when
setting the database of destination or registering the data.
Immediately after the database is created, all users registered can gain access.

Procedure

1) Click right side in the pull-down dialog box to display and select the database to be set.
2) Select whether making all users accessible or making some users accessible. When
[Database access permission is given to all users] is selected, click [Apply] button.
Following dialog box is displayed and setup completes.

3) When [Database access permission is given to follow users] is selected, set whether the
access right to each user ID is provided or not with the check box at the right end. When
setup is complete, click [Apply] button to fix the contents. Displaying of the dialog box
similar to 2) indicates completion of setup. However, if the user ID is Admin, it is not
possible to set without access right.

4) To change the access right for other database, repeat steps 1) to 3). After completing all
operations, close this screen by clicking [Close] button.

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3.32 Backing Up and Restore

A backup and a restore of the currently displayed database can be made. Backing up a database
means copying the currently displayed database to backup media (CD-R, DVD-RAM, MO). An
incremental backup cannot be made.
For analysis result databases, data files attached to each record (compressed files and linked
files) are backed up simultaneously. An SQL-format database and an ORACLE format database
are converted to an MDB-format database, which in turn will be backed up.
In order to use the empty domain of a hard disk at the time of backup execution, do backup in the
state where a margin is in the empty domain of a hard disk.
[NOTE] It may take a few hours to make a backup of a database that contains a large number
of data items. This is often the case with an SQL-format database, which is converted
before it is backed up.

About user permission

The functions, which can be performed by the existence of data transfer or deletion authority,
differ.
• ON: Enables deletion of the source data after execution of backup.
• OFF: Disables deletion of the source data after execution of backup.

Procedure: "Back Up"

1) From a database tree, select a database to back up, so that the selected database is displayed
in a sample information table.
2) Choose [Tools] → [Backup and Restore].

Backup..................... Backs up a database.

Restore..................... Restores a backup data.
Cancel...................... Cancels backup or restoration.
Help ......................... Opens the help file.
Back......................... Returns to the previous screen.
Next ......................... Proceeds to the next screen.
Start ......................... Starts backup or restoration.
*) Help, Cancel, Back, Next and Start are common among all screens.

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3) Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Backup - Select target] screen.

On this screen, select the database type as backup target.

Click on [Back] to return to the [Backup, Restore Process] screen.
Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Backup - Select database] screen.
Database types
Backup analysis database.....This database stores the analytical results, compressed files
and the registration logs.
Backup and clear of system log
.............................................This database stores the operation log of the CLASS-Agent
software Ver. 2.
Backup user authentication database
.............................................This database (in which users are registered) is referred to by
the Shimadzu User Authentication Tool.

4) Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Backup - Select database] screen.

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Select a database to be backed up from the [Database name] list.

Click on [Back] to return to the [Backup - Select target] screen.
Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Backup - Set options] screen.

5) Click on [Next] on the [Backup - Select target] screen to display the [Backup – Set options]
screen.

Select a destination folder for the backup. Click the folder reference button ( ) located on
the right side of the folder input column. The folder structure is displayed in the tree format.
You can use the mouse to select a destination folder from the list box. It takes some time to
display a list of available folders, depending on the conditions of a personal computer.

If a folder to be used for backup has not been created yet, click on the folder creation button
located on the right side of the [Browse] button ( ) to create a folder to be used for backup.

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Type a new folder name in the "New Folder" text box. Then click on the [Make] button to
create a new holder.
Specify the backup destination database name.
Specify the date/time of the registration period. Enter the day of backup start and the day of
backup end.
Click the downward triangle symbol at the right end to display the date change screen.
To change the password set for the database, click "Change password" to display a check
mark. Then, "New password," "Confirm password" and "Old password" are enabled.
Enter a password to "New password," and then enter the same password again to "Confirm
password."
Click the [Glasses] button to change over the characters indicating the password from "*" to
normal visible characters. The [Glasses] button is not displayed in the ER/ES mode.
To delete data after backup, check the "Remove data after the backup" check box. The
database itself is not deleted at this time.
When all settings are finished, click the [Next] button.

6) Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Backup - Media size] screen if the backup destination
folder is on a removable.

Put a check mark to [It rectifies at the time of the check of backup media size.] to enable
input of the rectification factor. The default value of the rectification factor is 0.8. Any data
lager than the actual free capacity in the backup destination media multiplied by the recti-
fication factor cannot be backed up. In such a case, specify another media as the backup
destination folder, or reduce the number of data to be backed up by specifying the period of
the backup data.

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Specify a temporary folder for backup. The default is the "Temp" folder in which the
CLASS-Agent software Ver.2 is installed. Before execution of backup, the backup target
data is copied to the temporary folder once, then the media capacity required for backup is
calculated.
Number of copies can be specified. To create the backup of same content into the media of
plural numbers, specify the number of copies here.
Click on [Back] to return to the [Backup - Set options] screen.
Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Backup - Start] screen.
[NOTE] • The unused capacity check of media is executed with the rectification factor.
Accordingly, if the rectification factor is large, backup may fail.
• If CD or DVD are used as the removable media, the packet writing function
must be available to handle the CD or DVD drive identically to the normal
floppy-disk and hard-disk drives to copy the required files at the required time.
Therefore, appropriate software that is compatible with packet writing must be
installed.

7) Click on [Next] on the [Backup - Media size] screen, when the backup destination folder is
on a removable media or on the [Backup - Set options] screen when the backup destination
folder is not on a removable media, to display the [Backup - Start] screen.

Enter the reason in [Backup reason]. It is essential in the ER/ES mode.

Click on [Back] to return to the [Backup - Media size] or [Backup - Set options] screen.

8) Click on [Start] to display the [Confirmation] screen.

[NOTE] Once the backup process starts, it cannot be aborted.

Click [Yes] to start backup. If the backup destination folder is on a removable media, the [A
volume label is maximum 11 characters] screen is displayed. Click on [No] to abort start of
backup.

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9) If the backup destination folder is on a removable media, specify the volume label for the
backup destination removable media.

Click on [OK] to set the specified volume label to the removable media.
Click on [Cancel] to cancel setting of the volume label.
When backup is completed, the [Finish of backup] screen is displayed.

Procedure: "Restore"
1) From a database tree, select a database to restore, so that the selected database is displayed in
a sample information table.
2) Choose [Tools] → [Backup and Restore].

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3) Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Restore - Select target] screen.

On this screen, select the database type of restoration target.

Click on [Back] to return to the [Backup, Restore Process] screen.
Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Restore - Set options] screen.
4) On the [Backup, Select target] screen, click [Next] to display the [Restore - Set options]
screen.

Specify the restoration source database (which was backed up before) in [MDB full path].
Click on the ( ) button to display the [Open] screen on which a database can be selected
and specified.

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Specify the password for the restoration source database in [Password].

Click the [Glasses] button to change over the characters indicating the password from “*” to
normal visible characters. The [Glasses] button is not displayed in the ER/ES mode.

Click on [Backup information] to display the [Backup information] screen.

Click on [Back] to return to the [Restore – Set options] screen.

Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Restore - Select database] screen.

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5) Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Restore – Select database] screen.

Select a database to which data is restored from the [Database name] list.
Click on [Back] to return to the [Restore - Set options] screen.
Click on [Next] to proceed to the [Restore - Start] screen.

6) Click on [Next] on the [Restore - Select database] screen to display the [Restore - Start]
screen.

Enter the reason in [Restore reason]. It is essential in the ER/ES mode.

Click on [Back] to return to the [Restore - Select database] screen.

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7) Click on [Start] to display the [Confirmation] screen.

Click on [Yes] to start restoration.

Click on [No] to abort start of restoration.

When restoration is completed, the [Finish of backup] screen is displayed.

Information files of Backup or Restore

When backup or restoration is executed, the backup information file or the restoration infor-
mation file is created. These information files are expressed in the text format so that the options,
etc. at the time of backup or restoration can be confirmed.
The backup information file is created in the backup destination folder. The restoration infor-
mation file is created in the “Restore” folder inside the folder in which the CLASS-Agent
software Version 2 is installed.

Items of the Backup Information file

• File Size
• Date and Time of File
• Check Sum
• Volume Label of Backup Media
• Destination Database Name
• Serial Number of Media
• Period
• Data Delete or Not
• Temporary Folder Name
• Reason
• User Name
• Source Database Name
• Empty
• Drive of Backup Media
• Data Count within a Specification Term
• Backup Data number
• Delete Data Number

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Items of the Restore Information file

• Date and Time of Restoration Execution
• User Name
• Computer Name
• Source Database Name
• File Size
• Data and Time of File
• Check Sum
• Drive of Restoration Media
• Volume Label of Restoration Media
• Destination Database Name
• Serial Number of Media
• The Number of cases of the Data for Restoration
• Restoration Data Count

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3.33 Recovery Temporary Database

In a networked environment, if data cannot be stored in the network database due to a problem,
the data is temporarily stored in the hard disk of the local PC. When the problem is subsequently
rectified, this function can revert all the data from the temporary database to the originally
intended database in a single operation.
This function is supported in Agent Manager Ver. 2.30, and above.

The following message appears when [Start] is clicked.

It may take a long time to recover a large amount of data from temporary storage. Once data
recovery has been started, it cannot be interrupted.
Click [Yes] to start data recovery.

Data is recovered using the Agent log information. Consequently, correct data recovery may not be
possible if a database that existed when the problem occurred did not exist after the problem was
rectified or did exist but without link settings. In this case, the data remains in the temporary data-
base.
To recover the data to a different database from the one specified when the temporary data was
stored, select the Data Copy/Move functions with the mouse and move the data to the required
database.

This function can run as a freestanding program when the Agent Manager is not running. Start
RecoverData.exe in the installation folder. The method of operation is identical to operation
when Agent Manager is running, as described above. Add this program to Windows Scheduled
Tasks to run it automatically when booting the PC. See “Appendix B Additional Software” for
details.

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3.34 Managing User Accounts

This section describes how to create, edit or delete user information. Use of the system is
restricted to authorized users registered here. A log of operations records user names that are
registered here. The Automatic/Manual Agent programs (Agent programs) check users'
accounts registered here.

Choose [Tools] → [User Administration] to display the "User Administration " dialog box, as
shown below.

If the normal mode was selected during installation, the [Delete] button is displayed instead of
the [Active/Invalid] button. In addition, the [Active User Only] checkbox is not displayed at the
lower right corner.
Only the login ID System Administrator (“Admin”) is created during installation. No passwords
and other items are defined. The System Administrator account has all permissions. A user with
administrative responsibility for the system must first log in under a login ID, “Admin,” to create
a user account for the person who performs operations. Define a password for the login ID
“Admin” when necessary. The defined password will not be displayed on the screen. Remember
the password.
Passwords and degrees of permissions are not shown in the "User Administration" dialog box.
In the ER/ES mode, clicking the [Active User Only] check box, displays the currently valid
users. If not checked, all users, including invalid users, are displayed. Invalid users are displayed
in gray, and the contents cannot be edited.

“Reason” and “Description” can be displayed from the right-click menu.

Move the cursor to a row to be displayed, then right-click. Select "Reason" or "Description" to
display the selected contents.

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Procedure: "New User"

1) Click [New] in the dialog box to open the "Input User Information" dialog box.

2) The "Login ID" text box is used to define a login ID that is required when starting a program.
Use alphanumeric characters, for example, “shimadzu” for a login ID because they are
frequently entered at a login. This field is necessary to identify a user. Up to 30 characters
can be used for a login ID.

3) The "User Name" text box is used to define a username, which is displayed in the log data.
Choose a descriptive name, for example, “Taro Shimadzu” as a username. Be sure to input
this field as well as Login ID. Up to 32 characters can be used for a username.

4) The "Password" text box is used to define a password whenever necessary. Up to 14

characters can be used for a password. The password must be a combination of
alphanumeric characters.

[NOTE] • The password will not be displayed in the text box. Remember the password.
• If the ER/ES mode is selected during an installation procedure, a password must
be defined.

5) In the "Confirm Password" text box, type the password. The password must be identical in
the "Password" and "Confirm Password" text boxes.

6) “Company," “Section," “Title," “Phone," “E-Mail” and “Description” are displayed in the
user list. Set each item as required. Once set, they can be used as item names during
execution of user search and sorting.
If addresses are set in “E-Mail," they are displayed in the address list when an E-mail is sent.

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7) The "Permission" section is used to allow a user to perform specific operations on the system.
To allow a user to perform a particular operation, check an option for available operations.
Clicking a check box that has a check mark will clear the check mark.

The "Agent/GW" tab is used to grant the permissions to a user so that the authorized user can
gain access to the Automatic /Manual Agent programs (Agent programs) and various
gateways.

Options Operations
Run Agent/GW Allows a user to run the Automatic/Manual Agent
programs and various gateways (GW). No user can login
without this permission.
Properties/Option/Configuration Allows a user to change properties and option settings of
gateway, and configuration settings of Agent.
Edit Sample Information Allows a user to edit sample information of
CHROMATOPAC automatic Agent.
Edit Data Information Allows a user to edit data information.
Edit Template/Schedule Allows a user to edit templates of Balance Gateway.
Run Template/Schedule Allows a user to run templates of Balance Gateway.
Change Database List Allows a user to change database-link information.
Reserve 1, 2, 3 Reserved.

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The "Agent Manager" tab is used to grant the permissions to a user so that the authorized
user can gain access to CLASS-Agent Manager.

Options Operations
Run Agent Manager Allows a user to run Agent Manager. No user can log in without this
permission granted.
User Administration Allows a user to define user information.
Option/Security Settings Allows a user to execute the option menu and the security menu.
Configuration/Database Allows a user to change device's configuration settings and to set
Link database link.
Edit Sample Information Allows a user to edit sample information databases.
Edit Date Information Allows a user to edit data information databases.
Data Copy Allows a user to copy data.
Review Allows a user to change the status of data from "Confirmed" to
"Reviewed".
Approve Allows a user to change the status of data to any status: Confirmed,
Reviewed, Invalid, Approved or Undone.
E-Mail Allows a user to send an E-mail message.
Add System Log Info. Allows a user to write system log information manually.
Extract Compressed File Allows a user to decompress compressed data.
Add to Compressed File Allows a user to add files to compressed files.
Note: If the ER/ES mode is selected, this item cannot be set.
Move/Delete Data Allows a user to move data from one database to another and to
delete data from a database.
Confirm Allows a user to change the status of data from "Undone" to
"Confirmed".
Change Password Allows a user to change a password.
"Nothing" ........... A user's password cannot be changed.
"OK" .................. A user's password can be changed.
"Only Oneself" ... Only the password of the currently logged in
user can be changed.

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The "Others" tab is used to grant the permissions to a user so that the authorized user can
gain access to the items concerning the entire system.

Options Operations
Database Repair/ Allows a user to repair a database or to set permission of database
Access Permission access..
Manual Input Allows a user to make a manual entry of data. Now not used.
Program Check Allows a user to run “Print of System Settings” sub menu.
Create Database Allows a user to create database.
Backup and Restore Allows a user to run “Backup and Restore” sub menu.

There are five user groups available. They are the Super user, Administrator, Approver,
Reviewer, Operator and Guest groups. For information on degrees of permissions, see
“Permissions” in Chapter 1. Five additional user groups can be created and permissions may
be granted to each user group. For details, see “Managing User Groups” in this chapter. To
add a new user account based on the user groups, choose the desired user-group name as a
template account from a listing in the [Set from Permission Group] list box and click the
[Set] button.

Click here to view a list of permission groups.

In this way, user accounts and degrees of permission can be defined, without having to turn
on many check boxes. Settings can be changed at any time to allow a user to perform a
particular operation on the system. When adding a new user account, the default setting is
the Guest group.

8) To save a user account setting, click the [OK] button. To exit the dialog box without saving
the user account setting, click the [Cancel] button.

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Procedure: "Edit"
1) To edit the entries of previously defined user information, click the [Edit] button in the "User
Administration" dialog box. This opens the "Input User Information" dialog box, as shown
below.

2) After editing the user information, click the [OK] button to save new entries, or click the
[Cancel] button to cancel the new entries.

3) To continue editing, click the [Previous] or [Next] button to view the previous or next
records of another user.

[NOTE] • For the login ID "Admin" account, no change can be made to the login ID,
username or degrees of permissions.
• If the ER/ES mode is selected during an installation procedure, Login ID and User
Name cannot be changed.

• In any mode other than the ER/ES mode

Procedure: "Delete"
1) To delete a previously defined user account, click the [Delete] button in the "User
Administration" dialog box. This opens a message box prompting for confirmation of the
deletion, as shown below.

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2) To continue the deletion, click the [OK] button. To cancel the deletion, click the [Cancel]
button.

[NOTE] User information for the Administrator ("Admin") account cannot be deleted.

• In the ER/ES mode

Procedure: " Active/Invalid "
1) To make the existing user information invalid, click the [Active/Invalid] button on the user
control window. The confirmation screen is displayed.

2) Click the [OK] button to make the user information invalid.

Click the [Cancel] button to cancel the operation.
When the [OK] button is clicked, the screen prompting for the reason for invalidity is
displayed. Please be sure to input the reason. Unless it is inputted, valid or invalid procedure
cannot be performed.

3) To make an invalid user valid, click the [Active/Invalid] button.

After the confirmation dialog box and the reason input dialog box are displayed, the user can
use the system as a registered user.

[NOTE] The user information whose login ID is "Admin" cannot be made invalid.

Procedure: "Customize Table"

1) To customize a user information table in the "User List" section of the "User
Administration" dialog box, with respect to the visible/hidden status, column order and
number of columns, click the [Customize Table] button in the dialog box. This displays the
"Customize Table (User)" dialog box, as shown below.

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2) To display all items in the "User List" section, click the [Display All] button. To return the
arrangement of all items in the "User List" section to the initial setting made during the
installation, click the [Initialize] button.

3) To save the currently selected setting, click the [OK] button. To exit the dialog box without
saving the currently selected setting, click the [Cancel] button.

For detailed information, see “Customizing a Table” in this chapter.

Procedure: "Filter/Sort"
1) To sort user accounts displayed in the "User List" section of the "User Administration"
dialog box on a line basis, click the [Filter/Sort] button in the dialog box. This displays the
"Filter/Sort" dialog box, as shown below.

2) To extract user accounts according to a particular character string in a particular column,

select the title of the column in the "Filter Item" list box of the "Filter" section.

3) To sort user accounts based on a particular column in ascending or descending order, select
the title of the column in the "Sort Item" list box of the "Sort" section, and click the
"Ascending" or "Descending" radio button.

4) To continue the filter/sort, click the [OK] button. To cancel the filter/sort, click the [Cancel]
button.

Procedure: "Print User List"

Press the [Print User List] button to print the contents of the user list in the landscape direction.

Procedure: "Print Detail"

Press the [Print Detail] button to print the information of each user also including permission.
Highlight a user whose information is to be printed, and press the [Print Detail] button.
Select two or more users and print them at a time. In this case, however, a sheet of paper is
required for each user.

To return to the main screen, click the [Close] button in the "User Administration" dialog box.

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When user information is changed, a log is fundamentally recorded to the database of an au-
thentication tool. However, the change log about permission is recorded to the system log da-
tabase of Agent system. This is for depending for the contents of permission on application (this
case Agent).
When the permission of a user is changed, the login ID and the contents of the permission of the
user are saved in the system log. Numeric values are saved in the “Information” cell in the
system log, so difficult to understand. Double-click the “Information” cell to display the dialog
indicating the permission. Bold red characters indicate the contents currently set in the changed
part.

Double-click information column in the Log Information to display the "User Permission Log"
dialog box, as shown below.

As to the screen similar to the permission entry screen, only the part indicating the permission is
displayed.
On this screen, the permission cannot be changed; It can be only viewed.
Press the [Print] button to print the list of changed contents.

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3.35 Managing User Groups

This section describes how to create or delete a template account for a group of users as a default
user group. No change can be made to the entries for the Super user, Administrator, Approver,
Reviewer, Operator and Guest groups. Five additional user groups can be created, or group
names can be changed.
The same authority can be extended by lumping together by the group unit to each user who
belongs to the same group, too (Version 2.30 or later).
Choose [Tools] → [User Group] to display the "User Group" dialog box, as shown below.

Procedure
1) In the "Group Name" list box, choose a group name to view or edit. Settings for degrees of
permissions granted to the Super user, Administrator, Approver, Reviewer, Operator and
Guest groups may be viewed, but no changes can be made.

Click here to display a list of group

names from which to choose.

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2) Clicking a group name, for example, “User 1,” will open a next dialog box, where degrees of
permissions can be selected by checking their check boxes. Clicking the "Agent/GW,"
"Agent Manager" or "Others" tab will open another tab, degrees of permissions can be
defined or changed. For detailed information on degrees of permissions, see “Managing
User Accounts” in this chapter.

Tab

3) To save a setting of permissions granted to a group of users, click the [Save] button. To
define degrees of permissions granted to User 1 and User 2, for example, perform the
settings for User 1 and click the [Save] button. Change group names from User 1 to User 2
and perform the settings for User 2. Click the [Save] button.

4) Users 1-5 are default user-group names. To change any of the default user-group names,
click the [Change Name] button to open the "Change Name of the Option User Group"
dialog box, as shown below.

5) Type a new user-group name in the text box for the group name to change.
To save the new user-group name entered, click the [OK] button. To cancel it, click the
[Cancel] button.

6) The authority can be set in a single operation for a group of previously entered users. Click
[Adjust Authority]. (Version 2.30 or later)

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A check mark appears for all users when this screen opens. Remove the check mark from
users whose authority is not to be adjusted. Click [Apply] to adjust the authority of the se-
lected users.
Use this function to adjust the authority of all members of a group after the group authority is
changed.

[NOTE] This function adjusts the authority of groups registered in Agent Manager.
When users are registered using applications other than Agent Manager, the
authority and groups of these members are not registered in Agent system. These
users do not appear in this list and their authority cannot be adjusted using this
function.

7) To print the authority set for a group, first select the group and then click [Print Authority]
button. The authority list is printed on a single page for the currently selected group.
(Version 2.30 or later)

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3.36 Changing a Password

Users may change their password by choosing [Tools] → [Change Password] to open the
"Change Password" dialog box. To change a password for another user, choose [Tools] →
[User Administration].

Procedure
1) Type the old password (current password).

2) Type a new password in the "New Password" text box. The password must be a combination
of alphanumeric characters.
Up to 14 characters can be used.

3) Type the new password in the "Confirm Password" text box. The new password must be
identical in the "New Password" and "Confirm Password" text boxes.

[NOTE] • The password will not be displayed in the text box. Remember the password.
• If the ER/ES mode is selected during an installation procedure, a password must
be defined.

To save the password, click the [OK] button. To cancel, click the [Cancel] button.

[CAUTION] Do not choose a familiar word or name as a password. A familiar word may be
looked up in a dictionary. Personal information such as your birthday and your
family member's name may be easily found. Passwords should be changed at
regular intervals.

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3.37 Making the Configuration Settings

This section describes how to make settings for common information files and instrument
information files. The configuration settings influence the operation of the entire system; change
these settings very carefully.
Choose [Tools] → [Configuration]. The "Configuration" dialog box is displayed.

Common Info File ............... This tab is used to specify whether to share the same data, such as
an instrument configuration file, user information database, or log
information database over a network. Furthermore, set up the
system log information database here.
Instrument Info .................... This tab is used to edit the contents of a file that contains
information on an instrument.
Display Setting .................... A setting can be made for each personal computer or each database.
The order of columns displayed, and the option of showing or
hiding columns or the sorting conditions can be defined.
Approval Setting.................. Set the number of approval levels, the signature name, etc. at the
time of approval related to the signature processing.
Rejection Notification ......... Set whether or not notification is to be executed through the mail or
message as soon as the data rejection processing is executed.
PDF Signature ..................... Set whether or not the signature processing is to be executed to the
PDF file, and set the signature position.

Procedure: "Common Info File"

1) To use the network capabilities, check the "Network" check box. If not connecting to a local
area network, clear the check box.

2) The current folder name is displayed in the [Source Folder] text box. That is an installation
folder name if not shared on networks, or a shared folder name if shared on networks.
Specify a folder name in the [Destination Folder] text box to copy the selected folder to that
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Folder] so that the selected folder can be accessed on the network. Select a folder name by
clicking the [Browse] button next to the text box. It may take some time to display folder
names, depending on the conditions of the personal computer.
The [Browse] button displays a list of available folders.

3) To copy files to a new folder, check the "Copy present instrument file to the destination
folder," check box. If copies of files are not to be made, clear the check box. At boot-up, the
check box is checked.
[NOTE] If the [Network] check box is on, give read-and-write permissions to authorized
users. Without the read-and-write permissions, authorized users are not able to use
this program properly.
4) Select the format of system log.
If a network is set and an Access-format database is selected, a system log is automatically
created in the shared folder if no system log exists there already.
When SQL Server/MSDE database is selected, set up the server name and protocol.
When Oracle database is selected, set up the server name and service name.
If an SQL Server/MSDE or Oracle database is selected, the system log must be created in
advance using the corresponding database creation tool.
5) To save the changes, click the [Save Settings and Execute] button.

Procedure: "Instrument Info"

Click the "Instrument Info" tab to open its sheet.

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1) Select an instrument information file to edit. The content of the selected files is displayed on
an editing screen.
2) To save the changes, click the [Save] button.

• How to change the number of digits after the decimal point displayed on the screen
As to the data displayed in the data information table, the number of displayed digits after
the decimal point can be changed for fields in which decimals can be displayed. Set the
number of digits for each type of analytical instrument.

In the [Format] section, change a numeric value in a field to be set. For the correspondence
between each field and data name, refer to the Appendix described in the Agent Instruction
Manual for each instrument.
For example, in order to display in four digits after the decimal point the peak start time of
the data information imported from the LC10, set “Double3=4”.

Procedure: "Display Setting"

Click the " Display Setting " tab to open its sheet.

Save a setting for each database by choosing [Tools] → [Customize Table], check the
"Memorize settings for every database" check box, and click the [Save] button.
Sorting conditions will also be saved for each database.

Click the [Close] button in the "Configuration" dialog box.

Changes made to the "Common Info File," "Instrument Info" or "View Customize" settings take
effect after reboot.

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Procedure: "Approval Setting"

Click the "Approval Setting" tab to open its sheet.

1) Select and set the number of approval levels. The skipped processing varies depending on
the number of levels. This setting is valid only in the ER/ES mode.
One level: Undone → (Approve) → Approved
If the approval processing is executed to undone data, it becomes the approved status and
“Approved” is displayed.
Two levels: Undone → (Confirm) → Confirmed → (Approve) → Approved
The signature processing in two steps, Confirmation and Approval, is required to make
undone data the approved status.
Three levels: Undone → (Confirm) → Confirmed → (Review) → Reviewed → (Approve)
→ Approved
Immediately after installation, three levels are set as the default status. The signature
processing in three steps, Confirmation, Examination and Approval, is required to make
undone data the approved status.
[NOTE] If approval level is reduced after starting operation of this Agent system, the
sample of "Confirmed" and "Reviewed" state may not be made to "Approved".
Please perform operation of reducing an approval level after changing the data in
the middle of recognition into the state of "Approved".
2) To change the signature name, enter a desired name.
As the default values, “Undo Signature(Undone)”, “Reject(Rejected)”, “Confirm (Con-
firmed)”, “Invalid(Invalid)”, “Review(Reviewed)” and “Approve(Approved)” are set in this
order from the top. The setting here is reflected also on dialog titles and logs. The inside of
"()" is used as the name of the state where it is displayed after each processing. That is, in
"Approve (Approved)", "Approved" is displayed after "Approve" operation. Therefore, "()"

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cannot be used for a name.

[NOTE] To activate functions such as cancellation processing or decompression of the
compressed file in ER/ES mode, perform determination of valid/invalid in
accordance with signature name. If the signature name is changed after operation
has started, these functions may not operate normally. Accordingly, change the
signature name before actual operation starts.
3) Set whether two or more people can execute the inspection processing.
Put a check mark to the “Enable review by multiple individuals” check box to enable two or
more people to execute only the inspection processing.
The name of the inspector executed inspection at the end is written in the database. The
processing executed by all inspectors is saved in the data log.
[NOTE] If the signature name is changed in the state when [Enable review by multiple
individuals] is valid, management of multiple individual review processing is not
performed normally in this system.
4) Set whether or not continuous signature is to be executed.
Put a check mark to the “Enable continuous signing off” check box to omit the necessity of
inputting the password for the second and later samples if the password is entered for only
the first sample when executing the signature processing after selecting two or more samples
in the ER/ES mode.
5) Set up PDF file display when doing signature.
Put the check mark in [Show PDF file when doing signature] check box. If PDF file has been
stored in the field of link file 10, it is displayed when performing signature processing in
ER/ES mode. Contents of PDF file cannot be changed. When signature processing com-
pletes, PDF file is automatically closed.
[NOTE] The Acrobat Version 5 or later must be installed for showing PDF file.
6) Set whether signature is cancelled or not by oneself.
When putting the check mark in [Cancellation of the signature by oneself] check box, the
signature can be cancelled in ER/ES mode. Only the person who did the signature can cancel
the signature. For example, in the case Admin performs review processing, only the Admin
can return to the state before review. Since this processing is performed to search the content
of operation log and determine whether the oneself (login user) did signature processing, if
the signature name was changed after doing signature, judgment is not made correctly.
When making [Cancellation of the signature by oneself] valid, do not change the signature
name after start of operation.
7) Set whether login ID is re-input or not.
Put the check mark in [Reinput of login ID] check box. When doing signature, as nothing is
displayed in the text of login ID, input of login ID is required. If the check box is not marked,
ID of the logined user is displayed.
8) Set whether only the analyst can make the first signature. (Ver. 2.30, and above)
If a check mark appears in the "First signature by instrument operator" checkbox, when the
first signature is made, the system verifies that the user logged into Agent has the same user
name as the analyst who analyzed the data. The signature cannot be made if the names do
not match.
If Approvals Level 1 is selected, the Analyst name is verified when the Approved By sig-
nature is made.
If Approvals Level 2 or 3 is selected, the Analyst name is verified when the Confirmed By
signature is made.

When the settings are completed, press the [Save] button.

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Procedure: "Rejection Notification"

Click the "Rejection Notification" tab to open its sheet.

1) In the “Mail (signed person)” check box, set whether or not a mail is sent to the confirmed,
reviewer and approver as soon as data is rejected. The text in the mail contains the reason for
rejection, “PC Name”, “Instrument Name”, “Sample Name”, “Sample ID” and “Operation
date”.
[NOTE] Mail is not sent unless "from" information (a sending person's information) is set up
among the information of the mail sent at the time of rejection. In this case, since a
login user's mail address is automatically set up as "from" information, when
rejection mail is not notified, please check whether the mail address of user
information is set up correctly.
2) To notify the data rejection using the message notification function, put a check mark to the
“Message” check box. And set the IP address or the PC name as the notification destination
(under ER/ES mode only) . If the address or PC name is incorrectly entered, a message will
not be sent or will be sent incorrectly. Before saving the setting, confirm again that the set
address or PC name is correct.
[NOTE] In case of WindowsXP, when a firewall is set to the destination PC, a message isn't
notified. Make the firewall of the destination PC invalid or specify the "File and
Printer Sharing" at the exception port. As for the setting method, refer to "How to
Setup Windows XP SP2" in the chapter 2 of the installation procedure manual.

When the settings are completed, press the [Save] button.

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Procedure: "PDF Signature"

Click the "PDF Signature" tab to open its sheet.

1) In the “Add Signature Information onto PDF” check box, set whether or not the signature is
to be written to the PDF file as soon as the signature processing (approval flag change
processing) is executed.
2) With the [Page] button, specify the signature position. Select the First or Last Page of the
PDF file.
3) In “Position”, set the position in the specified page in which the signature is to be written.
Enter a numeric value to each of “Left”, “Top”, “Width” and “Height”. Depending on the
operation configuration, the display position may be different even if same numeric values
are set. Confirm the signature position, and then change the numeric values if moving the
signature position.
When the settings are completed, press the [Save] button.
In order to execute the PDF signature, the Acrobat Version 5 or later must be installed in the
terminal in which the signature processing is executed.

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3.38 Option Settings

This section describes how to make settings for logging in, specifying an auto-login user,
running other applications, selecting a font, keeping a log of operations performed, sending an
e-mail message, and exporting text file.
Choose [Tools] → [Options]. The "Options" dialog box is displayed.

Login ................................... Selects the automatic/manual login option. An auto-login requires

a login ID and password.
Start Application.................. Registers other applications that can be started by double-clicking
a filename listed in the linked file column of the "Sample
Information Table" pane.
Font...................................... Selects a font that is displayed in the "Database Tree," "Sample
Information Table" or "Data Information Table" pane.
Log ...................................... Enables a system log of operations performed.
E-Mail.................................. Helps set up the E-mail capabilities.
Export .................................. Helps set up the export file formats.
Auto Logoff......................... Set up whether automatic logoff is performed and the time up to
logoff.
Ext. Program........................ Set up application program to start up from the menu..

Procedure: "Login"
1) To use the manual login feature, click the "Indicate the Last User at Login Time" radio
button. The login ID entered at the last login will be displayed on a login screen at a boot-up.
2) To use the auto-login feature, click the "Auto Login" radio button. Enter a valid login ID and
password in the respective text box.
3) To save changes, click the [OK] button to return to the main screen. To save a new setting
but stay in the dialog box, click the [Apply] button. To return to the main screen without
making a change, click the [Cancel] button.
[NOTE] Whenever the auto-login option is selected, an auto-login screen will turn to a
manual-login screen unless the login ID or password entered match the one
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Procedure: "Start Application"

1) In the "Extension" column, type an extension of filename to link to the application that
activated by double-clicking a filename listed in the linked file column of the "Sample
Information" pane.
2) In the "Application" column, type the full path name of the application to activate. Click the
[Browse] button to select a full path name from the file list that is displayed.
3) Enter a value in the "Parameter" column if the application requires parameters.
4) In the "Comment" column, type any description such as explanation on the application. The
comment entered will not affect the starting of the application.
[NOTE] When a file with the “CDF” extension is double-clicked, the ANDI File Viewer
program, CDFView.exe, will automatically start up. If you have changed a folder
name during the installation, the first portion of a path name is different from the one
named “c:\Agent2” that is shown here. Change the path name accordingly. In other
applications, please change a setup similarly.

5) If the data is stored in the link file field of MDB format database, data can be opened directly
by double-clicking the file name. To start directly, not expanding to temporary area, remove
the check mark of [Use temporary area to show MDB format file database].

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Procedure: "Font"

1) Click the [Change] button to select a font that is displayed in the "Database Tree," "Sample
Information Table," "Data Information Table" and "History Log Table" panes. The "Font"
dialog box is displayed.

2) Specify the desired font name, font style, and font size.

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Procedure: "Log"

To keep a system log of operations performed, check the options' check boxes. Clear the check
marks for the system log if not needed. By default, all check boxes are checked.

Procedure: "E-Mail"

1) In the "Destination Information" section, type the e-mail recipient's address in the "Address"
or "Cc" text box. The e-mail recipient’s address defined here is displayed when sending
e-mail messages. If the e-mail address of the recipient to whom to send e-mail messages is
defined, there is no need to type the e-mail recipient's address each time e-mail is sent to the
recipient. Leave these text boxes blank if not needed.
If the e-mail address of the recipient is already registered in a user information database,
click the [Address] button to select the e-mail recipient's address from the address list.

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2) In the "User Information" section, specify the full name and e-mail address of the sender.
Type the e-mail address in the "From Address" text box. Specify the e-mail address as
instructed by the e-mail server administrator or provider.
Type the sender's full name in the "Full Name" text box. The full name entered will appear in
the "From:" header field when sending e-mail.
If these text boxes are left blank, the name and e-mail address of the currently logged in user
will be displayed.

3) In the "Server Information" section, type the name of the server that is used when sending
e-mail. Specify a server name as instructed by the server administrator or provider.

4) To gain access to an e-mail server for a special method, open the "Advanced Settings" dialog
box and make the setting. This step is not required for routine operations.

5) Put a check mark to the “Prohibit E-Mail” check box to display in gray and disable the [Send
Mail] submenu of the [File] menu. This setting does not depend on users; it is valid or
invalid in the unit of PC.

Procedure: "Advanced Setting"

1) Specify a domain name for the e-mail header. By default, the domain name (the last part of
an e-mail address, after the “@” symbol) is composed from the one specified in the "From
Address" text box in the "E-Mail" tab.

2) Specify a port number of the SMTP port of the e-mail server. By default, the port number is
25. The default port number 25 does not have to be changed for a routine operation. The
default is set to 25 at a boot-up.

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Procedure: "Export"

1) Type a filename in the "Export Filename" text box to specify the file to be exported. Click
the [Browse] button to select a filename from a listing. The selected file will be overwritten
after export.

2) In the "Export Form" section, select the desired option button to specify which type of
information to export.

3) If a check mark is not displayed in the “Output all files" fields (columns) not displayed in
“Customize” are not output. (Fields same as those on the screen are displayed.)

4) To display column headings or row headings, select "Add Column header" or "Add Row
Header" by checking their check boxes.

5) Type an application name in the "Command line (′&′ is export filename)" text box to start an
application automatically when creating an export file. An argument may be used. The
symbol “&” is replaced with the export filename. For example, to view an export file by
starting Excel installed on drive C, type "C:\Office97\Office\EXCEL.EXE &" in the text
box. A maximum of 256 characters can be entered, including an application name.

6) An export file is exported in the condition specified in this "Export" sheet when [File] →
[Export] is selected in the main screen.

[NOTE] • The end of a field block of exported text is signified by a TAB code. The end of a
record block of exported text is signified by a Carriage Return (CR) code.
• Excel cannot read an export file correctly if the characters "ID" exist at the top of
the file, as Excel determines the file to be a SYLK file. If this occurs, use the Agent
Configuration menu to change the instrument information file, such that the file
does not start with the characters "ID."

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Procedure: "Auto Logoff"

1) To log off automatically when PC is not operated, put the check mark in the check box.
2) As it becomes possible to input the time up to log-off, input the time to be set in the unit of
minute.
[NOTE] • If the portions that cannot be controlled from Agent manager such as message box
and common dialog box are displayed, automatic logoff is not performed.
• When the virus check program is being resident, the automatic log-off doesn't
sometimes function. Change the system requirements of the virus check program
in always the check of I/O like the keyboard entries not to do.

Procedure: "External Program"

1) Up to five applications can be registered to run directly from the menu.

In the Application box, set the full path of the application to be run. For example, set the full
path of LCPRun.exe to conduct LCsolution reanalysis.
Set the arguments passed to the application in the Parameter box.
For example, to run LCsolution for the user logged into Agent Manager without displaying
the login screen, enter: /UserID &U /PwdEx &SP
In the Comment box, enter the text to display as the shortcut key at the bottom-right of the
screen when the mouse cursor is moved to the Tool button.
2) After setting each item, press [Apply] or [OK] to save it. The application can then be run
directly from External Programs in the File menu.

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3.39 Security
This program has a function to automatically send E-mail or Message when login has failed
consecutively the set number of times (default value: 3 times) or login with an unregistered user
has been attempted consecutively the set number of times (default value: 6 times). For this
function, set the send destination address, the send title and the text.

[NOTE] To use this function, the personal computer where this program is installed should be
able to send e-mails or to use Messenger Service. For detailed information about this
function, contact the network administrator.

Choose [Tools] → [Security]. The following screen is displayed.

Procedure: "Unauthorized Access"

1) Specify in the check box whether or not mail sending will be executed.
2) Describe the mail title. The contents of "Title" correspond to "Subject" of the mail header.
3) Describe the mail destination address. If mail addresses are registered in the user
information database, select an address from the list displayed when the [Address] button is
clicked.
4) Describe the main text. Describe the contents as required.

[NOTE] • The title and the text can be omitted. It is recommended that the title be specified
so that the receiver can understand the mail easily.
• If the setting for mail send is not correctly performed in this program, mails caused
by illegal accesses are not sent. Perform correct settings by choosing [Tools] →
[Options] → [E-mail].
• If an illegal access is actually made, a mail will be sent based on the setting here.
The confirmation screen will not be displayed. Confirm that the destination
address is set correctly before clicking the [OK] button.

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Procedure: "Unauthorized Access Message"

If a wrong access is done, a message is sent to a PC registered using the messenger service
function of the Windows.
The Messenger service function is provided as standard in the WindowsNT and the Win-
dows2000, and usually started up automatically when the power of the PC is turned on. If this
service is stopped in the Windows of the notification destination PC, the message will not be
displayed.
User Authentication Tool, Ver. 1.06 and above, offers a similar function. If either the Agent
Manager or User Authentication Tool is set, a message is transmitted if illegal access occurs.

1) Specify in the check box whether or not message notification will be executed.

2) Enter the IP address or PC name to which messages will be sent. Up to 10 notification

destinations can be set.

3) Enter a message to be sent in the “Body” text box. Up to 256 characters can be entered.

[NOTE] • If both “Unauthorized Access” and “Unauthorized Access Message” are set, the
both settings are valid.
• Please set up the IP Address or PC Name of a transmission place to prevent
mistakes. When a transmission place is not found, looking for a transmission place
takes time. Moreover, according to the condition of a network, the transmission of
a message takes time.
• In case of WindowsXP, when a firewall is set to the destination PC, a message isn't
notified. Make the firewall of the destination PC invalid or specify the "File and
Printer Sharing" at the exception port. As for the setting method, refer to "How to
Setup Windows XP SP2" in the chapter 2 of the installation procedure manual.

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3.40 Customizing a Table

The display of a database can be customized to arrange the order of columns, or list all items in
order. This setting is PC-specific, not user-specific. This sort facility is intended for changing the
appearance of table, but does not change the order of databases.
Choose [Tools] → [Customize Table] and click [Sample], [Data] or [Log].

The following shows the example in which [Sample] was clicked. The "Customize Table
(Sample)" dialog box is displayed.

Procedure
• Move Up/ Move Down The "Title" column in the "Customize Table (Sample)" dialog box
corresponds to the “column heading” line that is displayed. To
move the "Reg. Date" column to the right of the "Instrument
Name" column in a table, move the cursor on the "Reg. Date" cell
and click the [Move Down] button twice.
• Visible/Hidden After a focus is moved to a corresponding row in a column,
clicking a display field for a check mark will show or hide the
check mark. If a check mark is displayed in a column, the data
item in the column will be displayed. Double-click a column
heading in the "Title" column to do the same.
• Display All Clicking [Display All] will display all items in all columns. For
sample information and data information tables, any items that are
not stored in a status setting file named “common.inf2” are not
displayed even though the setting is made in this dialog box.

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• Initialize Clicking [Initialize] will return the settings of column order, dis-
play of columns, fixed number of columns, and column width to
the initial settings.
• Fixed Items Number This list box is used to specify the fixed number of columns that
are arranged left to right in a table. Use the scroll-up/scroll-down
button to specify the fixed number of columns.

A table can be customized by choosing the [Data] or [Log] sub menu command. The table
displayed in the "User Information" dialog box can be customized using the same procedure.

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3.41 Customizing a Toolbar

This section describes how to display or hide a command button in a toolbar. The [Toolbar]
menu command has sub menu commands: [Change] and [Others].

Procedure: "Change"
Clicking [Change] will display the "Customize Toolbar" dialog box. Open the dialog box by
double-clicking [the main toolbar].

1) To add a command button to a toolbar, select an icon for the toolbar button to place in the
toolbar from the left-hand "Available buttons" list box, and click the [Add] button.
Double-click an icon for the toolbar button to be added.

2) To remove a command button from a toolbar, select an icon for the toolbar button to remove,
from the right-hand "Toolbar buttons" list box, and click the [Remove] button. Double-click
an icon for the toolbar button to be removed.

3) To arrange command buttons in a tool bar, select an icon for the toolbar button to relocate,
from the "Toolbar button" list box, and click the [Move Up] or [Move Down] button.

4) To display a full set of command buttons in the toolbar, click the [Reset] button.

5) To return to the main screen, click the [Close] button.

[NOTE] The dialog box has no feature to cancel a setting. Clicking the [Close] button will
apply a currently selected setting.

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Procedure: "Others"
Clicking [Others] will display the "Toolbar Condition" dialog box, as shown below.

1) To enlarge the size of each command button in the tool bar, select "Large Button (Visible
Button Name)", so that its check box is checked. Button names are displayed below the icon
for each toolbar button. Clicking the check box a second time will clear the check mark.
Toolbar buttons displayed in large icons view

2) Tool tips pop up when the mouse pointer rests on a command button. Tool tips indicate
keyboard shortcuts. To see a keyboard shortcut, check the "Indicate Short Cut with Button
Name," check box. Clicking the check box a second time will clear the check mark.
A tool tip displaying a keyboard shortcut

[NOTE] A selected setting will take effect when the program is re-started.

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3.42 Print System Settings

Select Print System Settings in the Help menu to display the following screen. (Ver. 2.30 and
above).

Configuration, options, security, and link database information related to the Agent system can
be printed.

Configuration Prints configuration information, excluding instrument information

editing
Options Prints the Option menu settings
Security Prints the Security menu settings
Link database Prints the database link settings

Printing out the settings during Installation Qualification (IQ) allows rapid confirmation of the
information, without having to refer to each individual screen.
Check the required items and click [Print]. Each item is printed on a separate page.

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3.43 Viewing a META File Chromatogram

Chromatograms are stored in a database using the Automatic/Manual Agent programs. A
META-format chromatogram can be viewed by double-clicking the filename of a file that
contains a chromatogram.
META files that have the “WMF” extension are stored in different locations. Data names for
Channel 1 are stored in the Link File 3 column, while data names for Channel 2 are stored in the
Link File 4 column. (This is not applicable to three-dimensional data.) To view a chromatogram,
double-click its data name.
The Chromatogram Viewer program (WMFView.exe) is an accessory and has been registered in
the "Start Application" tab of the "Option" dialog box. Therefore, chromatograms may be
viewed at any time after installation.

[NOTE] META files are not available for selection, depending on the types of data processing
devices. (Filenames are not displayed in the linked file column.)

Procedure
1) Display a database that contains analysis data.

2) Double-click a filename with the “WMF” extension from a list of 10 linked file columns.
The selected file is retrieved and a chromatogram is displayed on the screen.

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3) The chromatogram can be copied to the Clipboard, so that it can be pasted to another
application with graphic capabilities. Right-clicking anywhere in a chromatogram pops up
the [Copy to Clipboard] command.

Paste the chromatogram to an application as desired.

4) To close the Chromatogram Viewer, click the Close button (x) in the upper-right corner of
the window. Double-click anywhere in the chromatogram to close the window.

To use an application other than the Chromatogram Viewer (accessory program), choose
[Tools] → [Option] and click the "Start Application" tab to open its sheet. Specify a filename's
extension and name of the application to use. For detailed information, see “3.38 Option
Settings” in this chapter.

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A.1 Compressed Files and Object Link Files................................................A-1
A.2 Data Storage Database............................................................................A-2
A.3 Temporary Database...............................................................................A-6
A.4 Log Database ..........................................................................................A-7
A.5 User Permissions for the Automatic Agent Program .............................A-8
A.6 ANDI (AIA)-format Data.......................................................................A-9
A.7 Instrument Configuration File (Individual Instrument File).................A-10
A.8 Common Information File (Common Instrument File)........................A-11
A.9 Regarding Microsoft Office..................................................................A-12
A.10 Changing a Database Password............................................................A-13
A.11 Changing the Double-click File Name .................................................A-13
 Appendix A Supplementary Information

A.1 Compressed Files and Object Link Files

When running the automatic Agent program, analysis data is stored in a database, and files are
compressed and saved in LHA format. The files created include analysis data files, method
files, and ANDI (AIA) files (*.CDF). The ANDI files are treated as object link files. They are
stored in the same folder. Their filenames are changed to the same filenames assigned to
compressed files. Their extensions are changed to the .CDF extension. These filenames are
controlled using databases. The files can be viewed or decompressed at any time by Agent
Manager.
The following describes the names of storage folders and filename syntax.

Storage Folder
For an MDB format database, a folder having the database name (without its extension) is cre-
ated in the same folder as the database. Compressed files are stored in this folder.
Example: database = C:\Agent2\Shimadzu.mdb
C:\Agent2\Shimadzu\*.LZH .......... Compressed file
C:\Agent2\Shimadzu\*.CDF .......... AIA-format data file

Compressed File Name (*.LZH)

A filename is automatically defined under the following conditions.

filename = “Computer name” + “Instrument number” + “Storage date” + “Serial number” + “.LZH”
Computer name The name determined in the properties settings on a network computer.
Instrument number A number from 1 to 4 assigned to the instrument
Storage date YYMMDD, 6 numerical characters, the date on which the file is
registered on a database.
Serial number 4 numerical characters from 0 to 9999 used for all Agent programs. The
number increments by 1 each time a file is registered in the database.

Object Link File (*.CDF, *.WMF)

A filename consists of a compressed file name, separated by the period (.) and followed by a
channel name. Agent Version 1.10 or higher is required for the LC10 support data obtained
from a photodiode array detector.

No filename is assigned to the data analyzed by a photodiode array (PDA) detector.

filename = “Computer name” + “Instrument number” + “Storage date” + “Serial number” + “.channel
name” + “.CDF”

Example:
Computer name = “Shimadzu,” Instrument number = 2, Channel name = “ch2,” registered
on January 3, 1999, Serial number = 10

Shimadzu29901030010.LZH................... Compressed file name

Shimadzu29901030010.ch-2.CDF........... AIA-format file name

Caution
Compressed files are identified and managed in accordance with the above-mentioned
filename by Agent Manager. Do not move, delete or rename these filenames using Windows
Explorer or other utilities programs. A copy or backup may be made. If these filenames are
changed, Agent Manager may not run properly. Use Agent Manager to copy, move or delete
files.

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A.2 Data Storage Database

Databases for data storage, used in CLASS-Agent Software, consist of the Sample Information
Table and Data Information Table. These two tables index the database on registration dates,
computer names and instrument names, so that these two tables are relationally linked. If
sample information is selected in Agent Manager, several lines of data information are
automatically displayed.

Sample Information Table (SAMPLETBL_V2) Data Information Table (DATATBL_V2)

Registration date RegistDate Registration date RegistDate
Workstation name WsName Workstation name WsName
Instrument name InstrumentName Instrument name InstrumentName
Data process type InstrumentKind Property 1-3 Property1-3
Sample name SampleName Long data 1-10 LongData1-10
Sample ID SampleID Double data 1-20 DoubleData1-20
Sample type SampleType String data 1-5 StringData1-5
Management flag (1-8) ManageFlag1-8
Operator Operator
Date acquired OperateDate
Reviewer Inspector
Date reviewed InspectDate
Approver Approver
Date approved ApproveDate
LZH folder name LzhDirectory
LZH filename (full path LzhFile
name)
Filename 1-5 File-10
File info 1-5 FileInfo1-5
Sample info 1-5 Tag1-10
Description Comment1

[NOTE] In the above tables, data names in bold type are indexed.

Details about these two tables are described on the following pages.
Data type in the following tables is defined in MS-Access format. The following contrasts MS-
Access format with MS SQL Server format.
Short -- Smallint
Single -- Real
Long -- Int
Double -- Float

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Table Name: Sample Information Table (SAMPLETBL_V2)

No. Field Name Label Type Length Remarks
1 Registration date RegistDate Datetime 8
2 Workstation name WsName Char 32
3 Instrument name InstrumentName Char 32
4 Data process type InstrumentKind Char 32
5 Sample name SampleName Char 64
6 Sample ID SampleID Char 64
7 Sample type SampleType Char 32
8 Management flag 1 (Approval flag) ManageFlag1 Short 2 Default = 0
0=Undone, 1=Reviewed,
2=Invalid, 3=Approved, 4=Confirmed,
5=Rejection
9 Management flag 2 (Mail Send flag) ManageFlag2 Short 2 Default = 0
0=Undelivered, 1=Delivered
10 Management flag 3 (Transfer flag) ManageFlag3 Short 2 Default = 0
0=None, 1=Transfer Request,
2=Transferred, 3=Resend Request
11 Management flag 4 (View flag) ManageFlag4 Short 2 Default = 0
0=Disallowed, 1=All Allowed,
2=View Only (File Transfer Disallowed)
12 Management flag 5 (Registration flag) ManageFlag5 Short 2 Default = 0
0=Auto, 1=New,
2=Update, 3=Overwrite
13 Management flag 6 (Analysis Method) ManageFlag6 Short 2 Default = 0
14 Management flag 7 (Reserved) ManageFlag7 Short 2 Default = 0
15 Management flag 8 (Vial Number) ManageFlag8 Short 2 Default = 0
16 Operator Operator Char 32
17 Analysis date OperateDate Datetime 8
18 Reviewer Inspector Char 32
19 Date reviewed InspectDate Datetime 8
20 Approver Approver Char 32
21 Approval date ApproveDate Datetime 8
22 LZH folder LzhDirectory Char 255 Max. 255
23 LZH field name LzhFile Char 255 Max. 255
24 Filename location 1 File1 Text 16 Max. 255
25 Filename location 2 File2 Text 16 Max. 255
26 Filename location 3 File3 Text 16 Max. 255
27 Filename location 4 File4 Text 16 Max. 255
28 Filename location 5 File5 Text 16 Max. 255
29 Filename location 6 File6 Text 16 Max. 255
30 Filename location 7 File7 Text 16 Max. 255
31 Filename location 8 File8 Text 16 Max. 255
32 Filename location 9 File9 Text 16 Max. 255

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No. Field Name Label Type Length Remarks

33 Filename location 10 File10 Text 16 Max. 255
34 File Information 1 FileInfo1 Char 64 Max. 64
35 File Information 2 FileInfo2 Char 64 Max. 64
36 File Information 3 FileInfo3 Char 64 Max. 64
37 File Information 4 FileInfo4 Char 64 Max. 64
38 File Information 5 FileInfo5 Char 64 Max. 64
39 Sample Information 1 Tag1 Char 32
40 Sample Information 2 Tag2 Char 32
41 Sample Information 3 Tag3 Char 32
42 Sample Information 4 Tag4 Char 32
43 Sample Information 5 Tag5 Char 32
44 Sample Information 6 Tag6 Char 32
45 Sample Information 7 Tag7 Char 32
46 Sample Information 8 Tag8 Char 32
47 Sample Information 9 Tag9 Char 32
48 Sample Information 10 Tag10 Char 32
49 Description Comment1 Text 16 Max. 255
Total ----- ----- ----- 1726 Bytes

Table Name: Data Information Table (DATATBL_V2)

No. Field Name Label Type Length Remarks
1 Registration date RegistDate datetime 8
2 Workstation name WsName char 32
3 Instrument name InstrumentName char 32
4 Property 1 Property1 char 32
5 Property 2 Property2 Single 4
6 Property 3 Property3 Single 4
7 Long Data Location 1 LongData1 Long 4
8 Long Data Location 2 LongData2 Long 4
9 Long Data Location 3 LongData3 Long 4
10 Long Data Location 4 LongData4 Long 4
11 Long Data Location 5 LongData5 Long 4
12 Long Data Location 6 LongData6 Long 4
13 Long Data Location 7 LongData7 Long 4
14 Long Data Location 8 LongData8 Long 4
15 Long Data Location 9 LongData9 Long 4
16 Long Data Location 10 LongData10 Long 4
17 Double Data Location 1 DoubleData1 Double 8
18 Double Data Location 2 DoubleData2 Double 8
19 Double Data Location 3 DoubleData3 Double 8
20 Double Data Location 4 DoubleData4 Double 8

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No. Field Name Label Type Length Remarks

21 Double Data Location 5 DoubleData5 Double 8
22 Double Data Location 6 DoubleData6 Double 8
23 Double Data Location 7 DoubleData7 Double 8
24 Double Data Location 8 DoubleData8 Double 8
25 Double Data Location 9 DoubleData9 Double 8
26 Double Data Location 10 DoubleData10 Double 8
27 Double Data Location 11 DoubleData11 Double 8
28 Double Data Location 12 DoubleData12 Double 8
29 Double Data Location 13 DoubleData13 Double 8
30 Double Data Location 14 DoubleData14 Double 8
31 Double Data Location 15 DoubleData15 Double 8
32 Double Data Location 16 DoubleData16 Double 8
33 Double Data Location 17 DoubleData17 Double 8
34 Double Data Location 18 DoubleData18 Double 8
35 Double Data Location 19 DoubleData19 Double 8
36 Double Data Location 20 DoubleData20 Double 8
37 String Data Location 1 StringData1 Char 32
38 String Data Location 2 StringData2 Char 32
39 String Data Location 3 StringData3 Char 32
40 String Data Location 4 StringData4 Char 32
41 String Data Location 5 StringData5 Char 32
Total ----- ----- ----- 472 Bytes

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A.3 Temporary Database

A temporary database is used to store data when the data cannot be stored in a specified
database for some reason. Its filename is TEMP_DT2.MDB, a Microsoft Access 95 type
database. It is automatically created and stored in the setup folder during installation.
Compressed files and object link files are created in the temporary database using the same
conditions as they would if properly registered. For detailed information, see Database
Information. Data contained in the temporary database can be restored in Agent Manager. For
data restoration, see the Agent Manager Instruction Manual.
The data can be batch recovered or recovered by moving it manually. See “Recovery
Temporary Database” of chapter 3 in this instruction manual for details.

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A.4 Log Database

A log database is used to store logs of operations performed by each user. It contains
information on user names and dates and times, descriptions of operations performed. The log
information is classified into two types, the data log accompanied by data and the system log
storing logs related to the system.

Usually, two log databases, “Log2.mdb” and “Temp log2.mdb”, are automatically created in
Microsoft Access format in the folder specified during installation. If a common network
system is used, only “Log2.mdb” is created in the common folder. These databases can be
used in all types of Agent programs (Automatic Agent, Manual Agent and Agent Manager). It
is also possible to create the system log of SQL or Oracle in the version 2.20 of Agent.
If the system is in normal status, logs are stored in the system log. However, if the log
information cannot be stored in the system log due to errors in the network, the log information
is stored in a spare log database “Temp log2.mdb.”

Structure of Log Databases (include TEMP_LOG2.MDB)

The system log database consists of one table shown below that contains one log per one
record. The data log storing processes related to data is contained in the database storing the
sample information. The table structure is similar to that shown below.

Log Information Table (LOGTBL_V2)

Data Name Data Type Length Field Name
ID auto count 4 Id
Date and time date and time 8 LogDate
User name text 32 UserName
Destination database filename text 255 DbFile
Sample name text 64 SampleName
Sample ID text 64 SampleID
Sample type text 32 SampleType
Analytical instrument name text 32 InstrumentName
Work station name text 32 WsName
Registration data and time date and time 8 RegistDate
Operation text 64 Operation
Results text 32 Result
Contents text 255 Information
Description text 255 Comment 1

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A.5 User Permissions for the Automatic Agent Program

User permissions are used to identify users, and restrict the operations that users may perform.
The Automatic Agent program recognizes the following permissions granted to users.
• “Run Agent/GW”(Gateway: Balance Gateway etc.) Permission
This permission allows an authorized user to register analysis data in a database. A user
not having this permission cannot log in to the Automatic Agent Program, and may not
perform any operations.
• “Properties/Option/Configuration” Permission
This permission allows an authorized user to make changes to the settings of the
Automatic Agent Program. A user not having this permission cannot use a menu of lists,
but can register data on a database at a given setting.
• “Change Database List” Permission
This permission allows an authorized user to make changes to the settings for database
management: whether to allow or disallow use of databases. If a user not having this
permission logs in to the system, the [Add to list] and [Delete from list] buttons in the
“Select Database” dialog box are disabled, preventing the addition or deletion of a
database.

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A.6 ANDI (AIA)-format Data

• Input/output of ANDI (AIA)-format data is processed by the library, NetCDF, developed
by Unidata Program Center, USA. The library called NetCDF can be obtained from the
Internet address at http://www.unidata.ucar.edu.
Japanese characters may not be converted correctly in the information (on element names,
etc.) saved in data files.
• Reference materials for “the AIA Communication Standard of Chromatography Data” are
available at the following address:

The Analytical Instrument Association

225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 625
Alexandria Virginia 22314

[NOTE] The name “AIA file” has been changed to “ANDI file” by the Analytical
Instrument Association. When the expression “AIA file” is used in a conventional
instruction manual, it means “ANDI file.”

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A.7 Instrument Configuration File (Individual Instrument File)

The instrument configuration file is a configuration setting file that is referred to by Agent
Manager, the Automatic Agent program and the Manual Agent program. It contains
information on the maximum number of analysis devices connected, and column heading's
names of an information table. The contents of this file can be edited using the Text Editor
program of Agent Manager. Editing this file incorrectly will prevent the programs from
running properly. Do not make any change to the settings other than the ones described below.
File Structure
Folder Location inf2 folder where an application is installed.
Filename ********.inf2
[DATATBL] section
This section contains settings for column heading's name of a data information table in
Agent Manager, such as “Area” or “Height.”
Property (1-3) data property name
Long (1-10) long-integer data name
Double (1-20) double-precision floating-point data name
String (1-5) character-string data property name

[Format] section (for a floating point only)

This section contains settings for the number of decimal places. CLASS-VP Software
supports output up to the third decimal place. Moving the decimal point to the right of
the third decimal place do not affect precision.
Property (2-3) the number of decimal places
Double (1-20) the number of decimal places

[Option] section
This section is not used by some models.
RefTable : output setting for an updated information file (0: No, 1: Yes)
MetaConvert : output setting for a META file (0: No, 1: Yes)
AiaConvert : output setting for an AIA file (0: No, 1: Yes)
AiaIntensity : strength-axis correction factor of AIA conversion (default: 0)
AiaRt : time-axis correction factor of AIA conversion (default: 0)

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A.8 Common Information File (Common Instrument File)

The common information file contains information on the names and models of instruments.
These names and models are not specific to instruments. To go to an editing screen, choose
[Tool] - [Configuration] and click on the “Instrument Info” tab. Select the “common.inf2” file
and click on the [Edit] button.
These settings affect the operations of the entire system. No changes are required for routine
operations.
Filename: common.inf2
File Format:
[SAMPLETBL]
Database label = sample-information column heading
ManageFlag (1-8) = management flag name
File (1-5) = file location name
FileInfo (1-5) = file information name
Tag (1-10) = sample-tag information name

[SelectInput]
ManageFlag (1-8) = management flag option item
Sample* = sample-tag-information option item
Tag (1-10) = sample-tag-information option item
[NOTE] [SelectInput] is an option item to select items using a pop-up menu or list.
All option items should be enclosed by double quotation marks, and each
item should be separated by a comma. Option items can be expressed in up
to 128 characters (the maximum number of keyboard character strings).

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A.9 Regarding Microsoft Office

Agent Ver. 2 uses files in the Office97 format (Access97/Excel97).
Files in the Office95 format cannot be opened.

• To make a newly created database to the Access2000 format:

Copy the following files stored in the CLASS-Agent setup CD-ROM to the Agent
installation destination.
Example) Copy (CD-ROM drive) : \backup\access\access2k\@dt.mdb C:\Agent2
Copy (CD-ROM drive) : \backup\access\access2k\@log.mdb C:\Agent2

• To make an existing database to the Access2000 format:

Start up the Access2000, choose [Tool] - [Database Utilities] - [Convert Utilities] from the
menu, choose a database file to be converted, then convert it.
The converted file cannot be saved with a same filename used in the Access97 format.
Give a different name temporarily. After conversion, change the filename in the
Access2000 format into the filename used in the Access97 format using the Explorer, etc.

[NOTE] Make a backup of a file to be converted in advance.

For detailed information about MS Access, refer to the MS Access Instruction
Manual.

• Notes about Office2000

In the environment that has installed Office2000, when the new user of WindowsNT/2000
is added, at the time of starting of Agent, reference of the setup origin of CD-ROM of
“Office 2000” may be demanded. In this case, put in CD-ROM of Office2000 or start
Office applications, such as Word or Excel contained in Office2000. This message is only
the 1st time of the beginning, and is not displayed from next starting.

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A.10 Changing a Database Password

If a password is changed for access to database software (MS-Access and SQL Server,
Oracle8), the link to the database must be changed for Automatic/Manual Agent.

A.11 Changing the Double-click File Name

When the file saved in the Link File 9 row is double-clicked, the file name in the File Informa-
tion 1 row is applied to it and the appropriate application is started. Select common.inf2 in the
Configuration screen Edit Instrument Information tab to display the editing screen. Delete the
semicolon ( ; ) to the left of DblClickDevice on this screen. Click [Save] to save common.inf2.

; Option settings
[Option]
DateTime=yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss
Date=yyyy/mm/dd
LzhProgram=
InputOperateDate=0
InputOperator=0
CustomizeDatabase=1
;DblClickDevice=”LCsol”,”GCsol” ← Delete left side semicolon.

However, the name set here can only be applied to LCsolution and GCsolution.
To transfer Agent logon information to the application, select [Options] -> [Start Application]
to establish the relationship to LCsolution, and set the argument to transfer the password.
(Only LCsolution allows transfer of user information without displaying the Login dialog
box.)
See “External Program” of “Option Settings” in chapter 3 for the method of not displaying the
Login dialog box.

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B.1 META File Viewer.................................................................................B-1
B.2 ANDI(AIA) File Viewer ........................................................................B-3
B.3 UVPCView Utility ...............................................................................B-20
B.4 MDB Optimize/Repair Tools ...............................................................B-35
B.5 Check the Program Files.......................................................................B-40
B.6 File Registration Utility ........................................................................B-41
B.7 Recovery Temporary Database ............................................................ B-73
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B.1 META File Viewer

The META File Viewer is an application program designed to view META-format object link
files in Agent Manager, a component of CLASS-Agent Software.

[NOTE] About META files

• META files (WMF) are output in a resolution matching the default Windows
printer. META files are not output in some cases depending on the PC hardware
configuration, the printer driver and other applications.
• To stop output of WMF files, change the following setting.
Start Agent Manager and login using the administrator permission.
Choose [Tool] → [Configuration] from the menu to display the "Environment
Setting" dialog. Click the "System Info. Edit" tab. Display the target setting file,
then set "MetaConvert" in the "Option" section from “1” to “0”.
;--- Option Setting ---
[Option]
MetaConvert=0 ← Change this setting from”1” to “0”.

B.1.1 Setting a Link

Make settings in the "Options" dialog box of Agent Manager so that the “.WMF” extension
and the “wmfview.exe” file can be linked in Agent Manager, as shown below in the figure.
For detailed information, see the Agent Manager Instruction Manual.

The <Start Application> tab for setting the WMF object link.

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B.1.2 Using the META File Viewer

1) View
When an object link file with the “WMF” extension is retrieved, a chromatograph is dis-
played on the CRT screen as shown below in the figure. The window can be reduced or
enlarged as needed.

2) Copy to Clipboard
The chromatogram can be copied to the Clipboard, so that it can be pasted to another ap-
plication with graphic capabilities. Right-clicking anywhere in the chromatogram pops up
the [Copy to Clipboard] command. Click that command to copy the chromatogram to the
Clipboard then paste it to another application like Excel or Word.

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B.2 ANDI(AIA) File Viewer

B.2.1 Introduction
The CDFView Utility program is designed to display data files stored in chromatography data
format(ANDI format) specified by the Analytical Instrument Association (AIA). This utility
program enables the user to display chromatograms and quantitative calculation results.

Features:
• A chromatogram can be enlarged by dragging it with the mouse button.
• A maximum of 10 chromatograms can be displayed.
• The color of a chromatogram and its background color are selectable.
• Information about a chromatogram peak is displayed. The display contents are can be se-
lected.
• Quantitative calculation results can be displayed.
• A chromatogram can be saved to a Windows META file.
• A chromatogram image or quantitative calculation results can be copied to the Clipboard
so that it can be pasted to a word processing or spreadsheet application.

B.2.2 Operation
The CDFView Utility Window is displayed as shown below.

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B.2.2.1 File Management

B.2.2.1.1 Opening a Data File
This section describes how to open an ANDI file. If a data file is already open,
clear the on-screen contents. After an ANDI file is opened, a chromatogram is dis-
played in the client area. The size of a chromatogram image is adjusted to the
maximum peak of the chromatogram. The horizontal axis is fixed. If multiple
chromatograms are displayed, the images are cascaded.

Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Open].

Click the Open button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl+O key as a key-
board shortcut.

2) A dialog box opens, prompting for a filename. Select an ANDI file and click
the [Open] button.

The selected ANDI file is opened and its chromatogram is displayed.

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[NOTE] Instead of following Steps 1) and 2), drag an ANDI file from the Win-
dows Explorer's file contents pane and drop it into the client area of the
CDFView Utility Window.

B.2.2.1.2 Adding Data to an On-Screen Data (Overwrite)

After an ANDI file is opened, a maximum of nine additional ANDI files can be
opened. This means that a maximum of 10 chromatograms can be displayed.
Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Add].

Click the Add button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl+A key as a key-
board shortcut.
2) A dialog box opens, prompting for a filename. Select an ANDI file and click
the [Open] button.

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The selected ANDI file is opened and its chromatogram is displayed.

[NOTE] Instead of following Steps 1) and 2), drag an ANDI file from the Win-
dows Explorer's file contents pane and drop it into the client area of the
CDFView Utility Window with the [Shift] key held down.

B.2.2.1.3 Converting to a META File

When a chromatogram is displayed in the client area, the chromatogram can be
saved to Windows META file format. A Windows META file is a standard image
format for Microsoft Windows. The image size is small because this is a vector
graphic. An image can be enlarged or compressed without image degradation.
META files can be read in many applications..
Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Save as (Metafile)].

Click the Save As button ( ) in the toolbar.

The "Save As" dialog box is displayed.

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2) Specify a filename and click the [Save] button.

[NOTE] To save a chromatogram, adjust the image size and font size. This step
is described later in another section: Setting the chromatogram display.

B.2.2.1.4 Printing
Chromatograms and quantitative calculation results displayed in the client area can
be printed.
Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Print].

Click the Print button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl+P key as a key-
board shortcut.

2) The <Print> dialog box opens. Select a printer and click the [OK] button. The
printer starts a print job.

[NOTE] Print output is produced on A4 paper.

B.2.2.1.5 Exiting the File Viewer

Procedure
Choose [File] → [Exit].

Click the Exit button ( ) in the toolbar.

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B.2.2.2 Editing a Chromatogram

B.2.2.2.1 Using the Mouse to Zoom In on an Area
A portion of the client area can be magnified by dragging it to a desired size.
Procedure
1) Display a chromatogram in the client area.

2) Place the mouse pointer at a point from which to start the zoom-in, and drag it
to a desired size.

3) Release the mouse button at a destination. An area defined by the mouse

pointer is enlarged.

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B.2.2.2.2 Using the Attenuation Button to Maximize or Minimize

When a chromatogram is displayed in the client area, the size buttons can be used
to maximize or minimize a chromatogram size. Clicking the upper size button ex-
pands a chromatogram to a larger size. Clicking the lower size button shrinks a
chromatogram to a smaller size.

B.2.2.2.3 Changing a Chromatogram Display Potion

If a chromatogram is maximized or minimized, the chromatogram can be scrolled.
To scroll up a chromatogram, click the upper level-adjustment button. If you wan
to scroll down a chromatogram, click the lower level-adjustment button. To move
the time axis, use the time-axis scroll bar.

B.2.2.2.4 Undoing the Maximize or Minimize

Undo the maximize or minimize operation with the undo function.

Procedure
1) Choose [Edit] → [Undo].

Click the Undo button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl+Z key as a key-
board shortcut.

2) A maximized or minimized chromatogram returns to its previous size. There is

no limit to the number of the undo operations.

B.2.2.2.5 Initializing a Chromatogram Display

A chromatogram display can be initialized.

Procedure
1) Choose [Edit] → [Init Chromatogram].

Click the Initialize button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + I key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) The chromatogram returns to its initial state. A maximized or minimized

chromatogram returns in its early status.

B.2.2.2.6 Optimizing a Chromatogram Display

You can adjust the height of a chromatogram to the maximum peak.

Procedure
1) Choose [Edit] → [Adjust].

Click the Adjust button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + J key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) The height of a chromatogram is adjusted to its largest peak. This operation

has no effect on the time axis (horizontal axis).

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B.2.2.2.7 Copy to the Clipboard

A chromatogram image can be copied to the Clipboard. A chromatogram image is
copied in META file format and can be enlarged or shrunk in another application
without image degradation.

Procedure
1) Choose [Edit] → [Copy to clipboard].

Click the Copy button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + C key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) Paste a copy of the chromatogram from the Clipboard to the other application.
Example of paste to Microsoft Excel

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B.2.2.2.8 Setting the Chromatogram Display

The chromatogram display settings can be made and saved.

Procedure
1) Choose [Edit] → [Option].

Click the Option button ( ) in the toolbar.

2) Select the desired options and click the [OK] button. To cancel the selections,
click the [Cancel] button.

B.2.2.2.8.1 Using the General Sheet

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Select the desired option by checking its check box.

Show baseline : If this setting is on, a baseline is drawn on a chromatogram.

[NOTE] If a data file does not contain information about a baseline, a base-
line will not be drawn even when this check box is checked.

Make expansion by the mouse possible

: If this setting is on, a chromatogram can be expanded or
shrunk using the mouse.
If this setting is off, only the size buttons and the level ad-
justment buttons are enabled.

B.2.2.2.8.2 Using the Peak Top Comment Sheet

Specify information that is displayed at a peak top. Select as many options as

desired.

<Display Contents>
Peak No. : The serial number of a detected peak.
Retention Time : Retention time of a detected peak.
Area : An area of a detected peak.
Height : A height of a detected peak.
Conc. : A concentration of a detected peak.
Name : The name of a detected peak.
<Display Direction>
Select either of the following two options.
Vertical : A comment about a peak is vertically displayed.
Horizontal : A comment about a peak is horizontally displayed.

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Font
Fonts that are used for a comment about a peak can be selected. Clicking the
[Screen Font] or [Metafile Font] button opens the "Font" dialog box. Screen fonts
are used on the screen. Metafile font is used when a chromatogram is saved in
META file format or when it is copied to the Clipboard.

In the "Font" dialog box, select a font style and font size to use for a comment, and
click the [OK] button.

B.2.2.2.8.3 Using the Grid Sheet

Choose to display or not display grids and scales along the vertical and horizontal
axes when drawing a chromatogram.
<Grid Display>
Show Grid : If this setting is on, grids are displayed.
<Scale>
Select any of the following options.
No scale : If this option is on, no scale is displayed.
Time scale : If this option is on, the time scale is displayed.
Height scale : If this option is on, the height scale is displayed.
Both : If this option is on, both the time and height scales are dis-
played.

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Font
Select fonts that are used for a scale. Clicking the [Screen Font] or [Metafile Font]
button opens the "Font" dialog box. Screen fonts are used on the screen. Metafile
font is used when a chromatogram is saved in META file format or when it is cop-
ied to the Clipboard.

In the "Font" dialog box, select a font style and font size to use for a scale, and
click the [OK] button

B.2.2.2.8.4 Using the Scale Sheet

Display a default scale when a chromatogram is displayed.

Displaying the default height scale

Select “Use default height scale” by checking its check box. The "Max height" and
"Min height" text boxes become available for data entry. In each text box, type
maximum and minimum heights of a scale that should appear by default. The units
of the value are determined based on the units of measure in the CDF file.

Displaying the default time scale

Select “Use default time scale” by checking its check box. The "Max time" and
"Min time" text boxes become available for data entry. In each text box, type
maximum and minimum heights of a scale that should appear by default. The unit
of the value entered is “minutes."

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B.2.2.2.8.5 Using the Metafile Sheet

Specify an image size that is applicable to the creation of a META file. Adjust the
image size to a screen size to display a META file on the screen. Adjust the image
size to the resolution and the number of pixels per inch of the printer to produce a
printout. Specifying a larger value in the text box stores the image in greater detail.
This may cause the image to be larger than the screen size when the image is cop-
ied to a word processing or spreadsheet application. The larger the value entered,
the more memory required. There is a possibility that memory will be low when
other applications are running.

B.2.2.2.8.6 Using the Color Sheet

Select colors used for drawing a chromatogram.

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Procedure
1) In the list box, specify an area that should appear in color.

2) The currently selected color is displayed in the lower part of the sheet.

3) Click the [Color] button to open the color palette.

4) Select the desired color that should appear in the specified area and click
the [OK] button.

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B.2.2.2.8.7 Using the Report Style Sheet

Specify the format of a peak report. Type the number of decimal palaces in the text
box.
Area : The number of decimal places in an area value.
Height : The number of decimal places in a height value.
Conc. : The number of decimal places in a concentration value.

B.2.2.2.8.8 Selecting Fonts for a META File

In general, points are used to specify a font size. Print fonts are printed on a printer
at the rate of 1/72 inches per point. When screen fonts are displayed, their absolute
sizes are adjusted in proportion to a screen size. For this reason, a DPI (dot per
inch) value is used to maintain the integrity of the fonts used. This DPI value varies
with the Windows setting. When a data file is converted to a META file, font size
is adjusted to a DPI value of the printer. This requires that the printer be connected,
otherwise a DPI value for screen fonts is used.

As a META file becomes larger (see Section 3.2.2.8.5), screen fonts that are
displayed become smaller. Point size must be increased in the font size setting for
the META file. These screen fonts are displayed smaller on the screen in other
applications.

A DPI value for fonts may need to be determined after repeated trial and error in
creating many META files (or copying META files to the clipboard).

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B.2.2.3 Display Quantitative Calculation Results

Display quantitative calculation results stored in calculation data file.

Procedure
1) Choose [View] → [Report]. The relative areas for chromatogram display and
quantitative calculation results can be changed by dragging the dividing bar
between the two panes.

Click the Report button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + R key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) The contents of quantitative quantity calculation result area as follows:

Peak No. : Peak Number
Rt. Time : Retention Time
Area : Area
Height : Height
Conc : Concentration
Name : Name
If information is not present in the data file, it is not displayed.

3) The quantitative calculation result indicated initially is the result of chroma-

togram that it is read with [File] → [Open].
To see the quantitative calculation result of another chromatogram showing
multi chromatograms, select chromatogram from the list of loaded chroma-
tograms.

4) By clicking the [Copy to clipboard] button, the quantitative calculation result

can be copied to an application. The contents of the displayed table will be
copied to clipboard, so that it can be pasted to a spreadsheet application.

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5) By right-clicking the sheet displaying the quantitative calculation result, the

data information included in the data file can be shown.

6) Select [View] → [Report] a second time to turn off the quantitative calculation
result screen.

B.2.2.4 Customizing Screen

The toolbar and status bar are usually displayed. Display or hide a toolbar or status bar
as follows.

B.2.2.4.1 To redisplay or hide the toolbar

Procedure
1) Choose [View] → [Toolbar] to redisplay or hide the toolbar.

B.2.2.4.2 To redisplay or hide the status bar

Procedure
1) Choose [View] → [Status bar] to redisplay or hide the Status bar.

B.2.3 ANDI File (CDF) Analysis Program NCDUMP.EXE

In the directory in which this software is installed, the ANDI file analysis program
“NCDUMP.EXE” is installed.
<Major function>
• The NCDUMP.EXE outputs all information contained in ANDI files.

<Caution>
• The NCDUMP.EXE is an MS-DOS program for maintenance.
• To use this function, knowledge of personal computers, MS-DOS and ANDI files
is required.

<Operating procedure>
• On the MS-DOS screen, enter an ANDI filename to the command line argument of
NCDUMP.EXE.
• Use redirection to output files.
NCDUMP.EXE[ANDI file name (CDF)] > [TEXT format file name (TXT)]
Example)
C:\AGENT2\NCDUMP.EXE C:\DATA\TEST.CDF > C:\DATA\TEST.TXT

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B.3 UVPCView Utility

B.3.1 Introduction
UVPCView is a utility program to display spectrum files stored in UV measuring instrument
workstations UVPC and UVProbe.
This program can display spectrum graphs and reports.

Features:
• A spectrum can be enlarged by dragging it with the mouse button.
• A maximum of 99 spectra can be displayed.
• The color of a spectrum and its background color are selectable.
• The spectrum report may be displayed.
• A spectrum can be saved to a Windows META file.
• A spectrum image or quantitative calculation results can be copied to the Clipboard so that
they can be pasted to a word processing or spreadsheet application.

B.3.2 Operation
The UVPCView Utility Window is displayed as shown below.

Menu Tool bar

Client area

Scroll bar

Status bar

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B.3.2.1 File Management

B.3.2.1.1 Opening a Data File
This section describes how to open a spectrum file. If a data file is open, the
on-screen contents will be cleared. After a spectrum file is opened, a spectrum is
displayed in the client area. The size of a spectrum image is adjusted to the largest
peak of the chromatogram. The horizontal axis is fixed. If multiple spectra are
displayed, the images are cascaded.

Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Open].

Click the Open button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + O key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) A dialog box opens, prompting for a filename. Select a spectrum file and click
the [Open] button.

The selected spectrum file is opened and its spectrum is displayed.

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[NOTE] Instead of following Steps 1) and 2), drag a spectrum file from the
Windows Explorer's file contents pane and drop it into the client area of
the UVPCView Utility Window.

B.3.2.1.2 Adding Data to an On-Screen Data (Overwrite)

After an UVPCview file is opened, a maximum of 98 additional spectrum files.
This means that a maximum of 99 spectra can be displayed.

Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Add].

Click the Add button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl+A key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) A dialog box opens, prompting for a filename. Select a Spectrum file and click
the [Open] button.

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The selected spectrum file is opened and its spectrum is displayed.

[NOTE] Instead of following Steps 1) and 2), drag a spectrum file from the
Windows Explorer's file contents pane and drop it into the client area of
the UVPCView Utility Window with the [Shift] key held down.

B.3.2.1.3 Converting to a META File

When a spectrum is displayed in the client area, it can be saved to Windows
META file format. A Windows META file is a standard image format for
Microsoft Windows. The image size is small because this is a vector format file.
An image can be enlarged or compressed without image degradation. META files
can be read in many applications.
Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Save as (Metafile)].

Click the Save As button ( ) in the toolbar.

The "Save As" dialog box is displayed.

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2) Specify a filename and click the [Save] button.

[NOTE] To save a spectrum, adjust the image size and font size. This step is de-
scribed later in another section: Setting the spectrum display.

B.3.2.1.4 Printing
Spectra and quantitative calculation results displayed in the client area can be
printed.

Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Print].

Click the Print button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + P key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) The "Print" dialog box opens. Select a printer and click the [OK] button. The
printer starts a print job.

[NOTE] Print output is produced on A4 paper.

B.3.2.1.5 Exiting the File Viewer

Choose [File] → [Exit].

Click the Exit button ( ) in the toolbar.

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B.3.2.2 Zooming in a Spectrum

B.3.2.2.1 Using the Mouse to Zoom In on an Area
Zoom in on a portion of the client area by dragging it to a desired size.

Procedure
1) Display a spectrum in the client area.

2) Place the mouse pointer at a point from which to start the zoom-in, and drag it
to a desired size.

3) Release the mouse button at a destination. The area defined by the mouse
pointer is enlarged.

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B.3.2.2.2 Changing a Spectrum Display Potion

If a spectrum is maximized or minimized, the spectrum can be scrolled. To move
the time axis, use the time-axis scroll bar.

B.3.2.2.3 Undoing the Maximize or Minimize

Undo the maximize or minimize operation with the undo function.

Procedure
1) Choose [Edit] → [Undo].

Click the Undo button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + Z key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) A maximized or minimized spectrum returns to its previous size. There is no

limit to the number of the undo operations.

B.3.2.2.4 Initializing a Spectrum Display

A spectrum display can be initialized.

Procedure
1) Choose [Edit] → [Init Spectrum].

Click the Initialize button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + I key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) The spectrum returns to its initial state. A maximized or minimized spectrum

returns in its original status.

B.3.2.2.5 Optimizing a Spectrum Display

The height of a spectrum can be adjusted to the largest peak.

Procedure
Choose [Edit] → [Adjust].

Click the Adjust button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + J key as a
keyboard shortcut.

B.3.2.2.6 Copy to the Clipboard

A spectrum image can be copied to the Clipboard. A spectrum image is copied in
META file format and can be enlarged or shrunk in another application without
image degradation.

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Procedure
1) Choose [Edit] → [Copy to clipboard].

Click the Copy button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + C key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) Paste a copy of the spectrum from the Clipboard to another application.

Example of paste to Microsoft Excel

B.3.2.2.7 Setting the Spectrum Display

Spectrum display settings can be made and saved.

Procedure
1) Choose [Edit] → [Option].

Click the Option button ( ) in the toolbar.

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2) Select the desired options and click the [OK] button. To cancel the selections,
click the [Cancel] button.

B.3.2.2.7.1 Using the General Sheet

Select the desired option by checking its check box.

Make expansion by the mouse possible.

: When a check mark is not displayed, enlargement using the
mouse is not allowed.

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< Font >

Select fonts that are used for a comment about a peak. Clicking the [Font]
opens the "Font" dialog box.

In the "Font" dialog box, select a font style and font size to use for a comment,
and click the [OK] button.

B.3.2.2.7.2 Using the Grid Sheet

Display of grids and scales along the vertical and horizontal axes can be
selected when drawing a spectrum.

< Grid Display >

Show Gild : If this setting is on, grids are displayed.

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Scale
Select any of the following options.
No scale : If this option is on, no scale is displayed.
X scale : If this option is on, the time scale is displayed.
Y scale : If this option is on, the height scale is displayed.
Both : If this option is on, both the time and height scales are displayed.

B.3.2.2.7.3 Using the Scale Sheet

A default scale can be used when a spectrum is displayed.

Displaying the default Y scale

Select “Use default Y scale” by checking its check box. The " Y scale min "
and " Y scale max " text boxes become available for data entry. In each text
box, type maximum and minimum heights of a scale that should appear by
default. Units of the value are determined based on the units of measure in the
file.

Displaying the default X scale

Select “Use default X scale” by checking its check box. The " X scale min "
and " X scale max " text boxes become available for data entry. In each text
box, type maximum and minimum heights of a scale that should appear by
default. The unit for entering "Displaying the default X scale" is “wavelength”
for a spectrum, and “minutes” for time.

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B.3.2.2.7.4 Using the Color Sheet

Select colors used for drawing a spectrum.

Procedure
1) In the list box, specify an area that should appear in color.

2) The currently selected color is displayed in the lower part of the sheet.

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3) Click the [Color] button to open the color palette.

4) Select the desired color that should appear in the specified area and then click
the [OK] button.

B.3.2.2.7.5 Using the Metafile Sheet

Specify an image size that is applicable to the creation of a META file. Adjust the
image size to the screen size if displaying a META file. Adjust the image size to
the resolution and number of pixels per inch of the printer to produce a printout.
Specifying a larger value in the text box stores the image in greater detail. This
may cause an image to be larger than the screen size when the image is copied to
another word processing or spreadsheet application. The larger the value entered,
the more memory required. There is a possibility that memory will be low when
other

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B.3.2.2.7.6 Selecting Fonts for a META File

In general, points are used to specify a font size. Print fonts are printed on a printer
at the rate of 1/72 inches per point. When screen fonts are displayed, their absolute
sizes are adjusted in proportion to a screen size. For this reason, a DPI (dot per
inch) value is used to maintain the integrity of the fonts. This DPI value varies
with the Windows settings. When a data file is converted to a META file, font size
is adjusted to the DPI value of the printer. This requires that the printer be
connected, otherwise a DPI value for screen fonts is used.

If a META file becomes larger (see Section 3.2.2.7.5), screen fonts that are
displayed become smaller. Increase the point size in the font size setting for the
META file. The screen fonts are displayed smaller on a screen in another
application.

A DPI value should be determined after repeated trial and error in creating many
META files (or copying META files to the clipboard).

B.3.2.3 Display Spectrum Report

A spectrum report stored in calculation data file can be displayed.

Procedure
1) Choose [View] → [Report]. The display area of the spectrum and the quantitative
calculation result can be changed by moving the dividing bar between the two
panes with the mouse.

Click the Report button ( ) in the toolbar or press the Ctrl + R key as a
keyboard shortcut.

2) In "Spectrum report," the date of the data and the measurement information are
displayed.

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3) The spectrum report indicated initially is the result of spectrum that it is read with
[File] → [Open].
To see the spectrum report of another spectrum showing multi spectrum, select
spectrum from the list of loaded spectra.

4) By clicking the [Copy to clipboard] button, the spectrum report can be copied to
another application. The contents of the displayed table will be copied to clipboard,
so that they can be pasted to a spreadsheet application.

5) Select [View] → [Report] again to turn off the spectrum report screen.

B.3.2.4 Customizing Screen

The toolbar and status bar are usually displayed. Display or hide a toolbar or status bar
as follows.

B.3.2.4.1 To redisplay or hide the toolbar

Procedure
Choose [View] → [Toolbar] to redisplay or hide the toolbar.

B.3.2.4.2 To redisplay or hide the status bar

Procedure
Choose [View] → [Status bar] to redisplay or hide the Status bar.

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B.4 MDB Optimize/Repair Tools

The MDB Optimizing/Repairing Tools are utilities programs. If a database is open, the active
database areas cannot be optimized or repaired. Exit all Agent programs and Agent Manager
before optimizing or repairing the database.

Optimize/Repair
A database becomes increasingly fragmented on the hard disk, consuming additional disk
space and slowing disk activity and, in turn, the entire system. Optimizing will combine all the
fragmented areas of the disk, saving disk space and getting the hard disk back to top speed.
Moreover, an MDB database may become corrupted or invalid due to reboot by a user or other
unexpected incidents, especially power failure. The corrupted database can probably be
restored to its original conditions.

Optimize System DB
A system database for Agent is optimized.

Changing password
A password for an MDB database created by Agent Manager can be changed. If a database for
which a password was changed contains files shared with other Agent systems, the link to the
database must be deleted and redefined by the other Agent systems.

Check sum
The checksum of an existing database can be calculated.
The checksum is calculated in the same way as the checksum described in a text file having
the name “database name + .txt” in the backup destination database folder created when the
database is backed up. Accordingly, if these two checksums are compared and are equivalent,
the data has not changed.

B.4.1 Using the MDB Optimize/Repair Tools

B.4.1.1 Logging In

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Type a login ID and password at a login. A login is restricted to users having the
Database Management permission.

B.4.1.2 Optimize/Repair
1) Click the [Optimize/Repair] button, or choose [Tool] → [Optimize/Repair].

2) A dialog box is displayed, prompting for a database. Select the database to be de-
fragmented or repaired, and click the [Open] button.

3) If a password is already assigned to the selected database, a dialog box is displayed,

prompting for the password. Enter the password accordingly.

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4) The optimization and repair starts. After the optimization is complete, a message
box is displayed, saying that the optimization has successfully completed.

B.4.1.3 Optimize System DB

1) Click the [Optimize System DB] button, or choose [Tool] → [Optimize System
DB].

2) A dialog box is displayed.

After closing all databases in use, click [Yes] button.

3) After the optimization of System Database is complete, a message box is displayed,

saying that the optimization has successfully completed.

B.4.1.4 Changing Password

1) Click the [Change password] button, or choose [Tool] → [Change password].
2) The "Select a database" dialog box is displayed. Select a database to change its
password and click the [Open] button.

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3) The "Password change" dialog box is displayed. Type the old password in the "Old
Password" text box. Type the new password in the "New Password " text box and
re-enter the new password in the "Reenter Password" text box.

4) Then click the [OK] button to change passwords.

[NOTE] A new password is applicable to the current database link information on an

Agent system. If a password-protected database is shared on networks of
Agent systems, a password change will prevent other Agent systems from
opening the shared database. Delete the link to the shared database and rec-
reate the link. This also requires a new password to be entered.

B.4.1.5 Check sum

1) Click the [Check sum] button. Or choose [Tool] → [Check sum] from the menu.

2) When the dialog box to choose a database is displayed, select a database for which
the checksum is to be calculated, then click the [Open] button.

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3) The check sum is calculated.

When calculation is finished, the message box shown below is displayed, and the
calculated checksum of the checked database is displayed.

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B.5 Check the Program Files

This section describes how to check whether CLASS-Agent Software is corrupted. The cor-
rupted program check verifies that file size, date, and CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) are
the same as specified during installation.

Procedure
1) Select [Program Check] from the CLASS-Agent start menu. A menu of the currently
installed components of CLASS-Agent is displayed. Only the installed programs are
selectable.

2) Select the desired check items and click the [Check] button. A confirmation dialog box is
displayed, prompting for confirmation of the execution of a check.

3) In the "Check the Program Files" dialog box, click the [Execute] button to start a
corrupted program check. If a corrupt program file is found, the “Integrity Check Failed”
message is displayed in a status area of the dialog box.

4) To view detailed information about check results, click the [Notepad] button. Notepad
displays the check results. If no program files are corrupt, the “OK” message is displayed.
If files are corrupted, the “NG” message is displayed.

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B.6 File Registration Utility

B.6.1 Introduction
The File Agent Utility is used to manually register the optional file to a specified
database. The files that were registered are possible to do an inspection, editing,
printing etc. by using Agent Manager.
This program executes the automatic compression of an optional file at the same
time as the registration of the file to the database.
Compressed files can be decompressed at any time using Agent Manager.

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B.6.2 Main Screen

The following shows the File Agent Utility window, used to perform various pro-
gram functions.

Main Screen

Menu bar Toolbar File List pane

Status Bar Detail Information pane

Functions (Menu bar)

The menu bar provides access to menu commands as follows.

1 [File] menu
*Login : A login is used to identify a user
*Logout : A logout exits the "Login"state.
*Select Database : The "Select Database"dialog box is used to select a da-
tabase, add it to a list or delete it from the list.
*Properties : This command is used to view information on a currently
selected database, a currently selected file or a user who
is currently logged in.
*Exit : The File Agent Utility is ended.

2 [Entry] menu
*Entry : A chosen file is registered in the database.
*Add Compression Files : A file except for a usual file to compress is compressed.

3 [View] menu
*Toolbar, Status bar : The [Toolbar] and [Status Bar] commands are used to
show or hide the toolbar and the status bar.
*Detail Information : The details information of the file is displayed.
*Options : A font, the existence of the message, and so on are set
up.
*Update : The data displayed are updated in the latest condition.

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4 [Tools] menu
*Configuration : A setup about the movement environment of the File
Agent Utility is done.

Functions (Toolbar)
1)[Login] : A login is used to identify a user

2)[Logout] : A logout exits the "Login"state.

3)[Select] : The "Select Database"dialog box is used to select a data-

base, add it to a list or delete it from the list.

4)[Entry] : A chosen file is registered in the database.

5)[Details] : The details information of the file is displayed.

Functions (Status bar)

1) Status indicator
This indicates the operating status of this software as follows.
"Login" : The system is logged in, without analysis data being read.
"Processing" : The system is logged in, with analysis data being read.
"Logout" : The system is not logged in.

2) Login user name indicator

This indicates the name and login ID of a user who is currently logged in.

3) Additional file number indicator

This indicates the number of compressed files added. For detailed information,
see"Adding or Deleting Compression Files"

4) Database name indicator

This indicates the name of a currently selected database.

Functions (File List pane)

The "File List"pane displays a list of files to be saved to databases.

"System"list box "File List"pane "Type"list box

"Folder List"pane

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1) The "System"list box : Opens a destination folder where files for each sys-
tem are stored.

2) The "Folder List"pane : Opens a selected folder.

3) The "Type"list box : Specifies the file type of files that are listed in the
"File List"pane.

4) The "File List"pane : Displays a list of files specified in the "System"and

"Type"list boxes and the "Folder List"pane.

Operations
1) Double-click the icon for Manual Agent to open the main screen.

2) Perform data processing.

3) Click the [Exit] button to close the main screen and exit the File Agent Utility.

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B.6.3 Logging in
A login is used to identify a user. The [Login] menu command is executed from
"Logout"status. The current user must log out before another user can log in.
Screen

Procedure
1) Click the [Login] button in the toolbar, or click the [Login] menu command in the
menu bar. The "Login"dialog box is displayed.

2) Type a login ID and password.

3) Click the [OK] button.

A user can log in to the system if the login ID and password entered meet the follow-
ing two conditions.
a) The login ID and password entered match the ones registered to Agent Manager.
b) The Run Agent/GW permission has been granted to the user.
If these conditions are not met, another login attempt should be made from the begin-
ning.
Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts a login attempt.

About User Permissions

The user permissions are assigned to each login ID in Agent Manager. The operations
that a user may perform depend on degrees of user permissions. The user permissions
include the following.
1) Run Agent/GW permission
"ON" : A user can log in.
"OFF" : A user cannot log in.
2) Properties/Option permission
"ON" : A user can use the "Configuration"dialog boxes.
"OFF" : A user cannot use the "Configuration"dialog boxes.
3) Database Management permission
"ON" : A user can use the [Add to list] and [Delete from list] buttons in the
"Select Database"dialog box.
"OFF" : A user cannot use the [Add to list] and [Delete from list] buttons in the "Se-
lect Database"dialog box.

[SEE ALSO]
For procedures for creating a user account and granting user permissions, see the
CLASS-Agent Manager Software Instruction Manual.

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B.6.4 Logging out

A logout exits the "Login"state.
The [Logout] menu command is executed from login status.
Procedure
Click the [Logout] button in the toolbar, or click the [Logout] menu command in
the menu bar.

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B.6.5 Selecting Database

The "Select Database"dialog box is used to select a database, add it to a list or de-
lete it from the list. The use of the [Add to list] and [Delete from list] buttons re-
quires the Database Management permission.
Screen

Functions
1) The [Add to list] button
This button adds the selected database to a list. This button opens the "Setting of
database connection"dialog box.

The below function and operation are vary with the kind of the database.
Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts the execution of the [Add to list] command.

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Linking a New Database (about MDB database)

1. Select the [MDB] option button in “Setting of database connection.”

MDB file
selection button

2. Click the MDB file selection button. Select the desired MDB file and click
[Open].

3. The [Next] button is enabled when and MDB file is selected. Click the [Next]
button to continue.

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4. Click the [Check the connection] button.

If a password has been set in MDB database, input the password before clicking the
[Check the connection] button.

5. If there the connection settings are normal, the [Finish] button is enabled. Click
the [Finish] button.

6. A dialog box prompting for a comment is displayed. Type a comment, if any, and
click the [OK] button.

(About SQL Server/Oracle database)

1. Choose [SQL Server/MSDE] or [Oracle] from the option buttons of “Setting of
database connection” dialog box.

SQL Server/MSDE
Enter the database name in the “DataBase” input box. (The database name is the
same as the name of the SQL server database when it was created.)
Oracle
Input the service name set up in the client PC.

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2. Enter the machine name or IP address of the server where the SQL server database is
stored. Click the [Next] button.

3. For an SQL server / MSDE database, the following screen is displayed. For an
Oracle database, continue at step 4 of this procedure.

Choose and set a protocol for the SQL server. Click the [Next] button.

4. Log in to the SQL Server, based on the setting made in the previous steps.
Define a login ID and password. The login ID and password should be defined
when making the SQL Server settings. For any questions, contact the system
administrator.
Enter an ID and a password, then click the [Check the connection] button.

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5. If the connection is normal, the [Finish] button is enabled. Click the [Finish] button.

6. A dialog box prompting for a comment is displayed. Type a comment, if any, and
click the [OK] button.

2) The [Delete from list] button

This button deletes the selected database from a list. This button opens the "Delete"
dialog box. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts the deletion.

3) The [OK] button

This button selects the database to be used, and closes the "Select Database" dialog
box.

4) The [Cancel] button

This button closes the "Select Database" dialog box without saving settings made in
the dialog box.

5) The [Help] button

This button opens a help file.

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Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Select Database], or click the [Select] button in the toolbar. The
"Select Database" dialog box is displayed.

2) Select the database to be used.

3) Click the [OK] button. The selected database is identified as a destination

database. Clicking the [Cancel] button clears the selection.

[NOTE] 2When selecting the database of data storage destination, if there is no ID of the
current logined user in the selected database, a message is displayed indicating that
the database cannot be selected. Select other database or the administrator must
take measures, such as registering the user ID for the database that could not be
selected, using the function of Agent manager.
Also, user ID is checked when registering the data to the database. If a message is
displayed indicating that the user has no access right when registering the data,
take the similar action.

4) The "Select Database" dialog box closes, returning to the main screen.

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B.6.6 Viewing Properties

The [Properties] command is used to view information on a currently selected da-
tabase, a currently selected file or a user who is currently logged in.

Functions
1) The "Database" tab
This sheet displays information on the destination database selected in the "Select
Database" dialog box.

2) The "User" tab

This sheet displays information on a user who is currently logged in.

3) The "File" tab

This sheet displays information on a currently selected file.

Procedure
1) Choose [File] → [Properties] to open the "Properties" dialog box. Click any of the
"Database," "User" and "File" tabs to open its sheet

2) Click the [OK] button. The "Properties" dialog box closes, returning to the main
screen.

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B.6.7 Exiting a Program

The [Exit] menu command exits the Manual Agent Program.
Procedure
Choose [File] → [Exit] to exit the Manual Agent Program.

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B.6.8 Registering to a Database

Measurement data contained in a file selected in the "File List" pane is registered to a
database.

Procedure (Entry)
1) Select the database where measurement data will be stored.

2) Select the measurement data to be registered.

3) Choose [Entry] → [Entry...] in the menu bar, or click the [Entry] button in the
toolbar.

4) If the "Confirm database at registration" check box is ON, the "Database upload
confirmation" message box is displayed on the screen. Click the [Yes] button to
make an entry, or click the [No] button to abort an entry. If the "Confirm database
at registration" check box is OFF, the "Confirm database at registration" message
box does not appear on the screen. An entry is automatically made.

B.6.8.1 Input Sample Information

Item that is registered to the sample information table of database able to be set up
optionally
Option items and Procedure
1) General
Each item that is stored in the sample name, sample ID, comment of database is set
up.

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2) Sample Info
Set the items to be stored in the field of sample information 1 -10 of database.

3) Link files
Set the items to be stored in the field of link file of database. Use the file-selecting
button at the right end of each line.

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4) Compression files
If you want to add some files to the compressed file to be stored in the database,
execute as follows.

Select the arbitrary file to be compressed from the dialog box displayed by [Add]
button. When the already specified files are displayed on the screen and you do not
want to compress it, specify the file, delete it with [Delete] button and erase from the
displayed list.

To take over the contents set with [General] and [Sample info.] dialog box after the
next registration, make this check box valid.

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B.6.9 Adding or Deleting Compression Files

To compress files other than those specified in “6.14.2 Compressed File Settings",
specify the files in this dialog box.

Clear this list after database entry

Functions
1) The [Add] button
This button adds selected files to a compression files list. The selected files are
displayed in the "Add compression files list"section.

2) The [Delete] button

This button deletes selected files from a compression files list

3) The "Clear this list after database enter"check box

ON A listing of selected files, displayed in the "Add compression files list"section,
will be cleared each time analysis data is stored in a database.
OFF A listing of selected files, displayed in the "Add compression files list"section,
will not be cleared each time analysis data is stored in a database.

Procedure
1) Choose [Entry] → [Add Compression Files]. The "Add Compression Files" dialog
box is displayed.

2) Specify files to be added or deleted.

3) Clicking the [OK] button adds or deletes the selected files and returns to the main
screen. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts the addition or deletion. Clicking the
[Help] button opens the help file.

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B.6.9.1 Adding Files

The "Add File" dialog box is used to specify the files to be compressed.

Procedure
1) Click the [Add] button in the "Add Compression Files" dialog box. The "Add
File" dialog box is displayed.

2) Specify the file to be added.

3) Click the [Open] button. The selected file is registered and displayed in the "Add
Compression list" section. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts the file selection.

B.6.9.2 Deleting Files

The files in the "Add compression files list" section are selected and deleted using this
procedure.
Procedure
1) Specify the file to be deleted from the "Add compression files list" section.

2) Click the [Delete] button. The selected file is deleted from a listing in the "Add
compression files list" section.

[NOTE] Once deleted, files cannot be added to archive files the next time measurement data
is stored in a database.

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B.6.10 Toolbar and Status Bar

The [Toolbar] and [Status Bar] commands are used to show or hide the toolbar and
the status bar.
Functions
1) Toolbar
Choose [View] and click [Toolbar] to show or hide the toolbar.

2) Status Bar
Choose [View] and click [Status Bar] to show or hide the status bar.

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B.6.11 Details Information

The [Details Information] command is used to display detail information on the file
selected in the upper right pane of the main screen.

Procedure
1) Select the file to view its detail information from the "File List" pane of the main
screen.

2) Choose [View] → [Details Information]. The detail information on the selected

file is displayed in the "Details Information" pane of the main screen.

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B.6.12 Options
The [Options] command is used to select option items.

Option Items
1) The "Font" section
This section is used to select a font. See “6.12.1 Selecting a Font."

2) The "Show selected folder" check box

This check box is used to specify whether to show the "Folder List" pane.
ON The "Folder List" pane is displayed on the main screen.
OFF The "Folder List" pane dose not is displayed on the main screen.

3) The "Automatically select last used database at login" check box

This check box is used to specify whether to select a database automatically at a
login. The database to be selected at a next login is the one that was previously
selected under the login ID entered at the last login.

4) The "Input sample information at database registration"check box

This check box is used to specify whether to display the "Input sample
information"screen each time data is stored in a database by adding.
ON The "Input sample information"screenis displayed.
OFF The "Input sample information"screen is not displayed.

5) Open with file type at detail information click

Display in detail the current state and the file property at the lower part of the main
screen. In addition, set up whether the application is started by correlating with file
extension.

Functions
1) The [Change] button
This button is used to select a font.

2) The [Help] button

This button is used to open the help file.

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Procedure
1) Choose [View] → [Options]. The "Options" dialog box is displayed.

2) Select the desired option items.

3) Click the [OK] button to apply the selection. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts
the selection.

B.6.12.1 Selecting a Font

The "Font" dialog box is used to select a screen font on the main screen.

Option items
“Font name” “Font size”
“Font style” “Font script”

Default fonts
MS Sans Serif, Regular, 9 points, Western

Procedure
1) Click the [Change] button in the "Options" dialog box. The "Font" dialog box is
displayed.

2) Select the desired option items.

3) Click the [OK] button to apply the selection. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts
the selection.

4) The "Font" dialog box closes, returning to the "Options" dialog box.

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B.6.13 Update Information

These updates on-screen display to show the latest folder contents.

Procedure
Choose [View] → [Update]. The content of the file list is updated in the "File List" pane of the
main screen, showing the latest information.

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B.6.14 Environment Settings

This section describes how to make the configuration settings. The use of this feature
requires the Properties/Option permission.

Menu

Option items
1) "Configuration " Set system configuration and login methods.
2) "Select compression Specify the type of compressed files that are created
files" when data is registered.
3) "Execute application" Specify applications, so that they can automatically
start after data is stored in a database.
4) "Instrument name" Specify the device name.
5) "Sample information" Set up an item to register in the sample information
table.

Functions
1) The "Menu" pane Setting screen for the selected menu item is displayed.
2) The [Help] button Opens a help file.

Procedure
1) Choose [Tools] → [Configuration]. The "Configuration" dialog box is displayed.
2) Select the desired menu item to open its dialog box.
3) Click the [OK] button to affect the settings. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts the
settings.
4) The "Configuration" dialog box closes, returning to the main screen.

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B.6.14.1 Configuration Settings

The "Configuration" pane is used to make the settings for system configuration and
login methods.

Configuration: Option items

1) The "Add compression file" check box
This check box specifies whether to allow or disallow addition of compressed files
as described in "B.6.9 Adding or Deleting Compression Files".
ON Allows a user to add or delete compressed files.
OFF Disallows a user to add or delete compressed files.

2) The "Login" section

The "Login" section is used to specify a login method. For the login procedure,
see “B.6.3 Logging In."
a) The "Normal login" radio button
If on, an automatic logging in attempt is not made at a boot-up. The "Login"
dialog box displays the user ID entered at the last login.
b) The "Auto login" radio button
If on, an automatic logging in attempt is made at a boot-up. If checked, specify a
login ID and password. The login ID and password must match the ones
registered to Agent Manager.

Procedure
1) Click "Configuration" in the left-hand pane of the "Configuration" dialog box. The
"Configuration" section is displayed in the right-hand pane.

2) Select the desired setting options.

3) Click the [OK] button to apply all the selected setting options. The
"Configuration" dialog box closes. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts all the
changes made and closes the [Configuration] dialog box.

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B.6.14.2 Compressed File Settings

The "Select compression files" pane is used to specify the type of compressed files that
are created when data is registered.

Option items
1) The "Select compression files"section
Files specified at registration are stored in the compressed file by setting up. If you
do not want to compress the specified file, cancel this check box.

2) The "Show compression progress bar"check box

This check box specifies whether a progress meter is displayed during file
compression.
ON The progress meter is displayed.
OFF The progress meter is not is displayed.

Purpose
This setup does not aim to compress and save the file of large size.

Procedure
1) Click "Select compression files" in the left-hand pane of the "Configuration"
dialog box. The "Select compression files" section is displayed in the right-hand
pane.

2) Select the desired setting options.

3) Click the [OK] button to apply all the selected options. The "Configuration"
dialog box closes. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts all the changes made and
closes the [Configuration] dialog box.

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B.6.14.3 Executing an Application

The "Execute application" pane is used to specify applications that automatically start
after data is stored in a database.

Options items
1) The "Execute after database registration" check box
This check box specifies whether to start an application automatically after storing
data in a database (to send e-mail, or print operation results, etc.).
ON An application will automatically start. If checked, specify the name of the
application to be to started, the name of the output folder where the sample
information file will be stored and set the "Add a sample information file
name in the command line" check box as described below.
OFF An application will not automatically start.

2) The "Add a sample information file name in the command line" check box
If the name of a sample information file is written after the end of a command line,
the sample information file is registered to an application that will automatically
start.
ON The name of a sample information file is added to the end of a command line.
OFF The name of a sample information file is not added to the end of a command
line.

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Functions
1) The Program file name text box
In this text box, specify the full path name of the application to start automatically.
Clicking the [Browse] button displays the Application Selection dialog box. Select
an application name and click the [OK] button. The selected application name is
registered. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts the selection.

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2) The "Sample information export folder" text box

Specify the full path name of the destination folder where the sample information
file (a text file that is made available for an application) will be stored. Clicking
the [Browse] button displays the "Browse for Folder" dialog box. Select an
output-folder name and click the [OK] button. The selected folder name is
registered. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts the selection.

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Procedure
1) Click "Execute application" in the left-hand pane of the "Configuration" dialog
box. The "Execute application" section is displayed in the right-hand pane.

2) Select the desired setting options.

3) Click the [OK] button to apply all the selected setting options. The
"Configuration" dialog box closes. Clicking the [Cancel] button aborts all the
changes made and closes the [Configuration] dialog box.

B.6.14.4 Instrument name

The "Instrument name" pane is used to specify the device name.

Procedure
1) Input an analysis device name to the text box of the device which wants to change a name
from the analysis device 1 in 8.

2) When it clicks on OK button, all the setting of Configuration screen becomes effective,
and Configuration screen is closed.
All the changes of the setting should be made ineffective, and close Configuration screen
when it clicks on Cancel button.

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B.6.14.5 Sample information

This pane is used to specify whether the currently logged in user or the operator
specified in the data file is used when data is registered to the database.

Options items
1) Register Data file to Linkfile9 field
Set up whether the specified file is registered or not in the field of link file 9 of
database.

2) Register PDF file to Linkfile10 field

In case of PDF file, set up whether it is registered in the field of link file 10 of
database.
If this setup is valid, the file is automatically registered in the field of link file 10
when PDF file is selected.

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B.6.15 Help
The [Help] menu command is used to open the help file.

Functions
1) [Help Topics] command
This command displays the Find tab. Typing a search word will display all related
topics. Click the topic to open it immediately. All of the checked topics are
displayed.

2) [About Manual Agent] command

This command displays the "About Manual Agent" message box, which shows
information on Manual Agent, such as version number and date created.

Procedure (Help Topics)

1) Choose [Help] and click the [Help Topics] command. The help file opens.

2) Select the desired help topics as described in “"Help": Functions”.

Procedure (About Manual Agent)

1) Choose [Help] and click the [About Manual Agent]. The "About Manual Agent"
message box is displayed.

2) To close the "About Manual Agent" message box, click the [OK] button.

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B.7 Recovery Temporary Database

This function reverts all data from a temporary database (Temp_Dt2.mdb, Temp_Log2.mdb)
to the originally intended database in a single operation.
This function can be run from the Agent Manager menu or as a freestanding program. See
“Recovery Temporary Database” in this instruction manual for details. This function is sup-
ported by Agent Ver. 2.30, and above.
This appendix describes how to add this program to Windows Scheduled Tasks to run it auto-
matically when the PC is started up. The screen is not displayed. The Agent system user is
logged in and logged out automatically and a record remains in the Agent system log.

Procedure
1) Select Scheduled Tasks in the Windows control panel.

2) Double-click Add Scheduled Task to run the Scheduled Task Wizard. Click [Next >].

3) Click [Browse] and select RecoverData.exe in the Agent installation folder.

4) Set the computer to perform this task when the computer starts.

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Click [Next >].

5) Set the user name and password.

Click [Next >].

6) Put a check mark in the "Open advanced properties for this task when I click Finish"
checkbox.

Click [Finish].

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7) Add a space at the right end of the file name and add "/a".

Click [OK].

8) The user is prompted to re-enter the password. Enter the password again and click [OK].

To run the program after a certain number of weeks or months, rather than when the PC is
turned on, select another item at step (4) and make the appropriate settings on the screen.

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C.1 Multi Calculation....................................................................................C-1
C.1.1 Operation ................................................................................................... C-1
C.1.2 Editing ....................................................................................................... C-2
C.2 CV Calculation .......................................................................................C-4
C.2.1 Operation ................................................................................................... C-4
C.2.2 Editing ....................................................................................................... C-5
C.3 Time-Series.............................................................................................C-7
C.3.1 Operation ................................................................................................... C-7
C.4 Control Chart ..........................................................................................C-9
C.4.1 Operation ................................................................................................... C-9
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C.1 Multi Calculation

This section describes how to operate and edit a multi-calculation spreadsheet.

C.1.1 Operation
This section describes how to operate a multi-calculation spreadsheet.

The "Multi Calculation" Spreadsheet

Procedure
1) Open the file named “Multi.xls” in the Excel folder in the Agent install folder using Excel.

2) Fill blanks in the following fields: Sample ID, User, Date, Weight and Sample Amount.

3) Copy the data required from CLASS-Agent Software and paste it to Excel.
<Data Required>
• Name (constituent name)
• Peak_no (peak number)
• Idpk (ID number)
• Conc (concentration)

4) Concentration (%/mg) and contents are automatically calculated.

[NOTE] Ensure that the reference cell numbers of an equation included in a cell are correct.

5) To print a multi-calculation spreadsheet, select [File] → [Print].

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C.1.2 Editing
This section describes how to edit a multi-calculation spreadsheet by adding or deleting rows.

<Adding Rows>
1) Choose [Tool] → [Protection] → [Unprotect Sheet] to clear the protection for a spreadsheet.

2) Select any number of rows to be added.

3) Choose [Format] → [Cells] and click the [Border] tab. Choose [Outline] → [Inside], and
click the [OK] button. Click the [Patterns] tab to select the desired colors of cells.
[NOTE] If additional rows are inserted in the "Concentration %/mg> or "Contents> column,
you need to include function in newly created cells.

• Concentration (%/mg) Cells (Conc) / Amount

• Contents Concentration (%/mg) × Weight All

4) Choose [Tool] → [Protection] → [Protect Sheet] to protect the spreadsheet.

5) Save the file.

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<Deleting Rows>
1) Choose [Tool] → [Protection] → [Unprotect Sheet] to clear the protection for a spreadsheet.

2) Select any number of rows to be deleted.

3) Choose [Edit] → [Delete]; check [Shift Cells Up] and click the [OK] button.

4) Choose [Tool] → [Protection] → [Protect Sheet] to protect the spreadsheet.

5) Save the file.

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C.2 CV Calculation
This section describes how to operate and edit a CV (Coefficient of Variation) spreadsheet.
C.2.1 Operation
This section describes how to operate a CV spreadsheet.
The "CV" Spreadsheet

Procedure
1) Open the file named “CV.xls” in the Excel folder in the Agent install folder using Excel.
2) Select the desired sheet from the following:
• Conc
• Area
• Height
3) Fill in the following fields: Sample ID, (constituent) Name, User and Date.
4) Copy the data required from CLASS-Agent Software and paste it to Excel.
<Data Required>
• For CV Calculation (Concentration) “Conc”
• For CV Calculation (Area) “Area”
• For CV Calculation (Height) “Height”
5) A graph is displayed, and CV is calculated automatically.
6) To print a CV spreadsheet, select [File] → [Print].

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C.2.2 Editing
This section describes how to edit a CV spreadsheet by adding or deleting rows.

<Adding Rows>
1) Choose [Tool] → [Protection] → [Unprotect Sheet] to clear the protection for a spreadsheet.

2) Select any number of rows to be added.

3) Choose [Format] → [Cells] and click the [Border] tab. Choose [Outline] → [Inside], and
click the [OK] button. Click the [Patterns] tab to select the desired colors of cells.

4) If additional rows have been inserted into a spreadsheet, change the range of reference cells
of the equation that is included in a cell for CV value calculation results.
= STDEV(B26:B35)/AVERAGE(B26:B35)*100 Change the range of reference cells
of the equation.
5) To change the data range of a line graph, place the mouse pointer at a segment of the line
graph and click the mouse button. The data range is enclosed by a blue border. Place the
mouse pointer at one of the right-bottom corner of the blue border and drag the area to be
added to the right-bottom corner so that the data range can be enlarged. Alternatively,
change the equation, (=SERIES(,,Conc!$B$26:$B$35,1), which is displayed in the top of
the window pane. Choose [Chart] → [Source Data] to specify the Data range of Series 1.

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6) Choose [Tool] → [Protection] → [Protect Sheet] to protect the spreadsheet.

7) Save the file.

<Deleting Rows>
1) Choose [Tool] → [Protection] → [Unprotect Sheet] to clear the protection for a spreadsheet.

2) Select any number of rows to be deleted.

3) Choose [Edit] → [Delete]; check [Shift Cells Up] and click the [OK] button.

4) Choose [Tool] → [Protection] → [Protect Sheet] to protect the spreadsheet.

5) Save the file.

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C.3 Time-Series
This section describes how to operate and modify the Time-Series 1 and Time-Series 2 spread
sheets.
C.3.1 Operation
This section explains how to operate the "Time-Series 1" and "Time-Series 2" spread sheets.

The "Time-Series 1" Spreadsheet

Procedure
1) Open the file named “Timebar1.xls” or “Timebar2.xls” in the Excel folder in the Agent
install folder using Excel.

2) Select the desired sheet from the following:

• For Time-Series 1 and 2 (Concentration)
• For Time-Series 1 and 2 (Area)
• For Time-Series 1 and 2 (Height)

3) In the Time-Series 1 report, fill blanks in the following fields: Sample ID, (constituent)
Name, User and Date. In the Time-Series 2 report, fill in the following fields: Name, Lot
number and Temper.

4) Copy the data required from CLASS-Agent Software and paste it to Excel.
<Data Required>
• For Time-Series 1 and 2 (Concentration) “Conc”
• For Time-Series 1 and 2 (Area) “Area”
• For Time-Series 1 and 2 (Height) “Height”

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5) A graph is displayed automatically.

6) To print a Timebar report, select [File] → [Print].

To edit this spreadsheet, refer to the previous section, “CV Calculation."

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C.4 Control Chart

This section describes how to operate and modify the Control Chart spread sheet.

C.4.1 Operation
This section explains how to operate the "Control Chart" spreadsheet.
The "Control Chart" Spreadsheet

Procedure
1) Open the file named “Xbar.xls” in the Excel folder in the Agent install folder using Excel.
2) Select the desired sheet from the following:
• Control Chart (Concentration)
• Control Chart (Area)
• Control Chart (Height)

3) Fill in the following fields: Sample ID, (constituent) Name, User and Date.
4) Copy the data required from CLASS-Agent Software and paste it to Excel.
<Data Required>
• Control Chart (Concentration) “Conc”
• Control Chart (Area) “Area”
• Control Chart (Height) “Height”
5) A graph is displayed automatically.
6) To print a Control Chart report, select [File] → [Print].
To edit this spreadsheet, refer to the previous section, “CV Calculation."

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D.1 Settings of Server PC.............................................................D-1
D.1.1 Installation of Oracle8i Workgroup Server R.8.1.7................................... D-2
D.1.2 Installation of Oracle9i Standard Edition R.9.0.1 ..................................... D-7
D.1.3 Oracle-format Database Creation Program ............................................. D-12
D.1.4 Settings of Agent Manager...................................................................... D-20
D.1.5 About limit of maximum size of Database.............................................. D-23

D.2 Settings of Client PC............................................................D-26

D.2.1 Installing the Oracle8 Client (Oracle8i Workgroup Server R.8.1.7) ....... D-27
D.2.2 Installing the Oracle9i Client (Oracle9i Standard Edition R.9.0.1)......... D-31
D.2.3 Create Local Net Service Name (Oracle8i/Oracle9i) .............................. D-36
D.2.4 Settings of Agent Manager...................................................................... D-49
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D.1 Settings of Server PC

Oracle database is a client server type database which an ORACLE Corporation offers. Secu-
rity more advanced than Access database of Microsoft Corp. and high performance are real-
ized.

The following procedure is needed for setting up Oracle database with server PC.

1. Installation of Oracle8i or Oracle9i

2. Installation of User Authentication Tool, Agent Manager, and Oracle Database Creation
Program (DB Utility for Oracle).
3. Create Instance by Oracle Database Creation program.
4. Create Analysis database and System log database by Oracle Database Creation program.
5. Set linking to new database in Agent Manager.

[CAUTION] If a domain name and a personal computer name are changed after Oracle in-
stallation, fault may occur. Before installation, since it checks whether the PC
name and a setup of a network are performed correctly, please perform this
work.

[NOTE] Check of operation by Oracle8i and Oracle9i is performed with TCP/IP proto-
col. Please use TCP/IP protocol.

The database of a User Authentication Tool does not correspond to Oracle. MSDE is used
when a network shares User Authentication’s database.
Detail information is in Appendix E (E.1.2, E.1.5 and E.2.2).

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D.1.1 Installation of Oracle8i Workgroup Server R.8.1.7

To access Oracle8i databases, the Oracle8i Workgroup Server must be installed to
server PC.
About the details of the case where versions differ, or a parameter, refer to the handling
description of Oracle8i.

Preparation of installation
1. Please perform re-starting, when MS-Windows is not immediately after starting.
2. Please login by “administrator” of MS-Windows.
3. Those programs are terminated when there are a virus check and a permanent resi-
dence program.

Recommendation Specification
Server Pentium233MHz or higher, Memory 256MB or
higher, HDD 16GB or higher, UPS, Controller of
SCSI RAID, Tape system for backup
Operating System MS-Windows 2000/NT4 Server
Management software of UPS PowerChute plus of APC Corporation
Back up tool BrightStor ARCserve & Oracle Option of Com-
puter Associates Corporation etc.

<Note of installation to Petium4 PC>

Oracle Universal Installer 1.7.x (Oracle8i) is not installable to the PC that carried the
Pentium4 compatible processor. It is checked at the ORACLE Corporation that this
fault is avoidable by the following methods.
1. Copy all contents of CD-ROM to a temporary folder.
2. Search all "symcjit.dll” from the copied files or folders, and rename to "sym-
cjit.old".
3. Run “\ install\win32\setup.exe”in copied temporary folder.

For details, you can check by the customer support site document number 39224 of
ORACLE Corporation.

Procedure
1. Starting up the setup program
Double-click “(CD-ROM Drive):\Setup.exe” from the Explorer to start up the
setup program.

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2. When the welcome screen is displayed, click the [Next] button.

3. Set the installation path of the program. At this time, choose the drive on the server
with the greatest amount of free space.
Click the [Next] button.

4. Choose <Oracle 8.1.x.x.x>, and click the [Next] button.

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5. Choose <Typical>, and click the [Next] button.

6. Make the database called test as the demo database.

Input "test” as a global database name, and click the [Next] button.

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7. Click the [Install] button.

8. Installation starts.

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9. When database creation completed, click the [OK] button.

10. When the end of installation screen is displayed, click the [Exit] button.

11. Restart a server after installation.

To delete the demo database "test,” do the following:

Select [Start] → [Programs] → [Oracle8i-OraHome81] → [Database Administra-
tion] →[Database Configuration Assistant], in the "Database Configuration Assis-
tant, select [Delete a Database].

12. In next dialog, choose sample database “test” and click [Finish].

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D.1.2 Installation of Oracle9i Standard Edition R.9.0.1

To access Oracle9i databases, the Oracle9i Standard Edition (9.1.0) must be installed to
server PC.
About the details of the case where versions differ, or a parameter, refer to the handling
description of Oracle9i.

Preparation of installation
1. Please perform re-starting, when MS-Windows is not immediately after starting.
2. Please login by “administrator” of MS-Windows.
3. Those programs are terminated when there are a virus check and a permanent resi-
dence program.

Recommendation Specification
Server Pentium400MHz or higher, Memory 512MB or
higher, HDD 20GB or higher, UPS, Controller of
SCSI RAID, Tape system for backup
Operating System MS-Windows 2003/2000 Server
Management software of UPS PowerChute plus of APC Corporation
Back up tool BrightStor ARCserve & Oracle Option of Com-
puter Associates Corporation etc.

Procedure
1. Insert first CD-ROM of Oracle9i to start up the setup program.
Click the [Install/Deinstall Products] button.

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2. When the welcome screen is displayed, click the [Next] button.

3. Set the installation path of the program. At this time, choose the drive on the server
with the greatest amount of free space. Click the [Next] button.

4. Choose <Oracle 9i Database 9.0.x.x.x>, and click the [Next] button.

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5. Choose <Standard Edition (1.72GB)>, and click the [Next] button.

6. "Database Configuration” screen is displayed. Choose "Software Only".

7. Since a "Summary” is displayed, click the [Install] button after a contents check.

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8. Installation of required software is started. Although based on the performance of

PC, installation usually takes about 1 hour.

9. The message, which demands exchange of the 2nd and 3rd disk on the way, is dis-
played. Please click [O.K.] button after disk insertion.

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10. An end of installation displays the next screen. Click [Exit] button and click [Yes]
button in the confirmation dialog box. An Oracle Universal Installer program is
ended.
Please restart this computer.

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D.1.3 Oracle-format Database Creation Program

This section describes how to use the Oracle Database Creation Program for the CLASS-Agent
programs.
This program can be operated only with PC in which ORACLE server is installed.
Creation of database from other client PC is not possible.

In this program, creation of two or more analysis databases and one system log database can be
created in 1 instance (Global Database). Moreover, two or more instances can also be created.
However, in the case of two or more instances, since many resources (a memory, HDD, and
CPU) of server PC are used, cautions are required.
In addition, an oracle user's (SYS, SYSTEM) password can be changed.

[NOTE] • An instance is usually Global Database.

• Analysis database and System Log database is schema.
Since a database is created to Users area of an instance, a schema is created per
user of Oracle.
• Check of operation by Oracle8i and Oracle9i is performed with TCP/IP protocol.

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D.1.3.1 Installation of DB Utility for Oracle

Procedure
1. CD-ROM (Ver2.2 or subsequent ones) of CLASS-Agent is put in, and a setup pro-
gram is started. At first, install "Shimadzu User Authentication Tool” and
"CLASS-Agent Manager” step by step. Refer to each handling description for these
installation methods.

Install the DB creation tool for Oracle (DB Utility for Oracle.
Click the [DB Utility for Oracle] button.

2. Click the [Next] button.

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3. Click the [Yes] button.

4. Confirm destination folder and click the [Next] button. Installation strats.

5. Click the [Finish] button to complete setup.

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D.1.3.2 Starting the Database Creation Program

1. From Windows start menu, point to the program menu and activate the Oracle da-
tabase-creating program in the CLASS Agent software.

2. [DB utility for Oracle] screen is displayed.

If instance is not created in the case such as just after installation, it is not possible
to select respective menu of [Create analysis database], [Create system log data-
base], and [Change password of DBA].

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D.1.3.3 Creation of instance

1. First, create an instance. Click the [Create instance] button in [DB utility for Ora-
cle] screen. Following screen is displayed.

• Instance name(SID) : Input Global Database name. (Less than 16 characters)

• Physical Path : Specify a folder to which the database will be stored.
To refer to the creation destination drive in specifying the
physical path, click the […] button on the side of the
physical path name entry field. When the folder reference
screen is displayed, specify a creation destination folder.
• Physical memory : The memory carried in the personal computer determines
cash size. When you create two or more instances, please
make a trial calculation and change from cash size.
Physical Memory Cash Size
Small model 100MB
Medium model 175MB
Large model 250MB

• Archive log mode : When you use the backup application (BrightStor
ArcServe for Oracle etc.) of OS attachment or marketing
and you back up a database to tape media etc., please con-
firm this setting and back up an archive log file. This set-
ting is unnecessary when using backup of Oracle attach-
ment.

2. After setting up each item, a push on [creation] button creates an instance (global
database) after DBA administrator's (SYSTEM/SYS) attestation.
The creation time of an instance is required 30 minutes to about 1 hour, although
based on hardware specification.
After creation should take the set-up information to a memorandum, or should print
a result with [Print] button, and system administrators need to keep it.

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[NOTE] By selecting [Create instance] menu when instance already exists, the follow-
ing dialog box is displayed.

Normally, use one instance to operate the system.

In the case of plural instances, a database is processed parallel, and there is a merit
that backup can be taken individually. However many resources (a memory, HDD,
and CPU) of server PC are used.

D.1.3.4 Creation of analysis database

1. When [Create analysis database] button in [DB utility for Oracle] screen is clicked,
the following screen is displayed.

For example, "A123456”is set

as "Password".

• Instance name : Select Global Database name.

(SID)
• User ID : Input User ID to use analysis database for Oracle.
• Password : Input Password to use database.
The head of the 1st character is the alphabet and included the num-
ber.
• Check password : Input password again for check.
• ER/ES Mode : The running status of the ER/ES (Electronic Record/Electronic
Signature) mode is automatically evaluated and reflected on the
screen. The mode cannot be changed here.
• Create local net : Local net service is created after database creation. Local net ser-
service of TCP/IP vice can be created later by Net Configuration Assistant.
• Service name : It sets up arbitrarily. It restricts to an alphanumeric character.
• Port No : For TCP/IP. 1521 is displayed. (default)
• Host name : Computer name or IP address of this PC.
• The analysis da- : Display a checkmark to delete an existing analysis database and
tabase is over- create a new one.
write, … exist.
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2. To print the created database name, login ID, and password, click the [Print] button
after creating the database. The information will be printed out. The printed infor-
mation shows the password also.
[NOTE] To make access to ORACLE database from each Agent software, use the
user name and password specified by this processing. Don’t forget these
settings.

3. After all databases are created, click the [Exit] button to exit.
[NOTE] Two or more analysis databases (schema) can be created to one instance.
Since an analysis database is created per user name in Oracle, when you
create plural databases, please create by the different user name.
When a user name and a local net service name already exist, a message
comes out and creation of an analysis database is canceled.

D.1.3.5 Creation of system log database

1. When [Create system log database] button in [DB utility for Oracle] screen is
clicked, the following screen is displayed.

• Instance name : Select Global Database name.

(SID)
• Create local net : Local net service is created after database creation. Local net
service of TCP/IP service can be created later by Net Configuration Assistant.
• Service name : Input local net service name. Usually, please set it as default
"SysLog."
• Port No : For TCP/IP. 1521 is displayed. (default)
• Host name : Computer name or IP address of this PC.
• The system log : Display a checkmark to delete an existing system log database
database … ex- and create a new one.
ist

2. Click [Create] button to create system log database. Creation time is required from
2 minutes to about 10 minutes, although based on hardware specification.

3. To print the information of creating results, click the [Print] button after creating
the database. The information will be printed out.

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4. After all databases are created, click the [Exit] button to exit

[NOTE] Two or more system log databases cannot be created to one instance.
When a system log database exists already, a message comes out and
creation is canceled.

D.1.3.6 Changing a Password

User [SYSTEM], [SYS] related to manager are default password.

If the setting of default password of system account is not changed, security of the system
deteriorates. Accordingly change of password is strongly recommended.
Password change is performed as follows. Be careful not to forget the changed password.

1. When [Change password of DBA] button in [DB utility for Oracle] screen is
clicked, the following screen is displayed.

• DBA user : Choose "SYSTEM” or "SYS” of DBA (database administrator)

• Old password : Input present password specified to be DBA.
• New password : Input new password.
• Check password : Input new password again.
Select the managing user [SYSTEM] or [SYS].

2. After inputting Old password (password before change), input New password and
Check password, then click [OK] button. This procedure changes the password.

[CAUTION] The password of DBA (database administrator) "SYSTEM” and

"SYS” is very important information. It may stop using a database, if
you forget a password. System administrators surely need to leave re-
cord not to forget.
[NOTE] Refer to the user’s manual of Oracle for the default password of
"SYSTEM” and "SYS."

D.1.3.7 Exit

To Exit “DB utility for Oracle”, click the [Exit] button.

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D.1.4 Settings of Agent Manager

D.1.4.1 Link to analysis database

Connect database created in D.1.3.4 to Agent manager.

1. Choose [Start] → [Programs] → [CLASS-Agent Software Ver.2.0] → [Agent
Manager Ver.2]. After logging-in, choose [Tools] → [Link Database].

2. Click [Add to list] button.

3. Choose [Oracle] form radio button, and input local net service name set in D.1.3.4
to the [Service name]. Click the [Next] button.

4. Input Host name (or TCP/IP address) set in D.1.3.4, and click the [Next] button.

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5. Input Username (ex. “aguser”) and Password (ex. “A123456”) created in D.1.3.4 as
“LoginID” and “Password”. And click “Check the connection” button to test the
connection.
If connection is correct, click the [Finish] button.

6. Input comment and click [OK].

7. After that, choose “oracleagent” in Select Database dialog. The database of Oracle
will be added to the bottom of [SQL] on the left-hand side of Agent manager.

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D.1.4.2 Link to System log database

1. Run Agent Manager and login by the user having administration authority.

2. Choose [Tools] → [Configuration].

Select “Oracle” from radio button. Input “Server name”(“Host name ”or TCP/IP
address) and “Service name”(“local net service”) set in D.1.3.5, and click the [Save
Settings and Execute] button.

3. Click [Close] button and exit Agent Manager.

After that, restart Agent Manager.

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D.1.5 About limit of maximum size of Database(Tablespaces)

In the oracle database, the maximum physical file size of the tablespaces is block size *
4194304 bytes. Case of created by Oracle DB Utility of CLASS-Agent system, the maximum
physical file size of tablespaces is 24G Bytes because the block size was set 6K Bytes. When
there is possibility that the capacity of the data exceeds this size, add a data file in USERS Ta-
blespaces.

1) Start Enterprise Manager Console from

start menu.

2) Select Launch standalone in Oracle En-

terprise Manager Console Login, and
push [OK] button.

3) When you use Oracle Enterprise Man-

age, being the first time, Add Database
To Tree window is displayed. Select
"Add selected databases from your local
tnsnames.ora file located in …", and
check all Service Name.
Push [OK] button.

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4) Select the purpose database from data-

base tree.

5) It is displayed Database Connect Infor-

mation window. Input, User name is
"system” and Password is System user's
password. Select Normal to "Connect
as".
Push [OK] button.

6) Select [Storage] → [Tablespaces] →

[USERS] from database tree, when suc-
ceed log in.

7) Add new data file to the displayed table.

Generally, Set the name like increment
No. of already exists data file name
(USERS01.DBF, USERS02.DBF,
USERS03.DBF…).
Set necessary files, as 24G Bytes per one
file.

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8) Set Auto extends to new Tablespace files.

Double click to new physical database
file. It is displayed Edit Datafile window,
and select Storage tab. Check "Auto-
matically extend datafile when full
(AUTOEXTEND)", and input 1280 K
Bytes at Increment place. Select Maxi-
mum size is Unlimited.
Push [OK] button.

9) Push [Apply] button, and Exit program

from File menu.

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D.2 Settings of Client PC

The following procedure is needed for connecting with the Oracle database with client PC.

1. Installation of User Authentication Tool and Agent Manager.

2. Installation of client software of Oracle8i or Oracle9i.
3. Create “Local net service” by Net Configuration Assistant of Oracle.
4. Set linking to new database in Agent Manager.

“Local net service name” is a setting file with a server name or the information on an instance
(global database name), in order to connect with a server's database.
Usually, it sets up by "Net Configuration Assistant” of the client program of Oracle. “Local net
service name” may be abbreviated to a “net service name” or a “service name”.

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D.2.1 Installing the Oracle8 Client (Oracle8i Workgroup Server R.8.1.7)

To access Oracle8i databases, install the Oracle8i Client (in Oracle8i Workgroup Server
CD-ROM). The installation procedure is described below.

Preparation
1. Restart MS-Windows, when MS-Windows is not immediately after starting.
2. Login by “administrator”.
3. Terminate a virus check or permanent residence programs.

Procedure
1. Starting up the setup program.
Double-click “(CD-ROM Drive):\Setup.exe” from the Explorer to start up the
setup program. And click “Install/Deinstall Products” button.

2. When the welcome screen is displayed, click the [Next] button.

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3. Set the installation path of the program. At this time, choose the drive on the server
with the greatest amount of free space. Click the [Next] button.

4. Choose [Oracle8i Client 8.1.x.x.x], and click the [Next] button.

5. Choose [Application User (128MB)], and click the [Next] button.

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6. The summary screen is displayed. If the display contents are correct, click the [In-
stall] button.

7. The installation begins.

8. After a while, the next screen is displayed. Since this setting is performed later,
click [Cancel] button.

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9. Click “Net8 Configuration Assistant” and click “Stop” button. “Error” dialog is
displayed, and click [OK] button.
After that, bellow screen is displayed.
Click [Next] button.

10. Click [Exit] button.

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D.2.2 Installing the Oracle9i Client (Oracle9i Standard Edition R.9.0.1)

To access Oracle9i databases, install the Oracle9i Client (in Oracle9i CD-ROM for cli-
ent). The installation procedure is described below.

Preparation
1. Restart MS-Windows, when MS-Windows is not immediately after starting.
2. Login by “administrator”.
3. Terminate a virus check or permanent residence programs.

Procedure
1. Starting up the setup program.
Double-click “(CD-ROM Drive):\Setup.exe” from the Explorer to start up the
setup program. And click “Install/Deinstall Products” button.

2. Click [Next] button.

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3. Set the installation path of the program. At this time, choose the drive on the
server with the greatest amount of free space. Click the [Next] button.

4. Select “Custom” as installation type and click [Next] button.

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5. Select available product components.

Click left side [+] mark of [Oracle Programmer 9.0.x.x.x], and display check
mark for [Oracle Provider for OLE DB 9.0.x.x.x].
And display check mark for [Oracle Net Services 9.0.x.x.x].
Since a component except the above-mentioned two is not required, please re-
move all checks.
Click [Next] button.

6. The contents of a setting set up so far are displayed as a summary.

After a checking, click [Install] button.

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7. Installation of required software is started.

Although based on the performance of PC, installation takes from 10 minutes to
30 minutes.

8. After the copy of a file is completed, after displaying Configuration Tools

screen, an Oracle Net Configuration Assistant screen appears.
Since this setup is performed later, please click [Cancel] button and interrupt set-
ting.

After that, click [Yes] button in the confirmation dialog of "Oracle Net Configu-
ration Assistant” cancellation.

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9. The message screen of an error appears. Click [OK] button.

10. Click [Exit] button in the “Configuration Tools” dialog. Confirmation dialog of
exit appears, and click [Yes] button.

After an installation, restart client PC.

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D.2.3 Create Local Net Service Name (Oracle8i/Oracle9i)

D.2.3.1 Run Net Configuration Assistant
<Oracle8i>
Choose [Start] → [Programs] → [Oracle – OraHome8] → [Network Administration]→
[Net8 Configuration Assistant].
<Oracle9i>
Choose [Start] → [Programs] → [Oracle – OraHome90] → [Configuration and Migra-
tion Tools]→ [Net Configuration Assistant].

D.2.3.2 Create Net Service of Analysis database

1. Select “Local Net Service Name configuration”, click the [Next] button.

2. Choose "Add,” and click the [Next] button

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3. In the case of Oracle8i, choose "Oracle8 release 8.0 or Oracle7 database or Ser-
vice". In the case of Oracle 9i choose “Oracle8i or later database or service". And
click the [Next] button.

4. Set Instance name as service name (Oracle9i) or SID (Oracle8i) set in D.1.3.3.
Click the [Next] button.

5. Set the network protocol used to connect databases. In this example, “TCP” is
used. Click the [Next] button.

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6. Set the host name that will execute the database service. If the settings of the Ora-
cle are not changed, it is not necessary to change the port No. Click the [Next] but-
ton.

7. To confirm whether the settings are successfully executed, test the service.
Choose the “Yes, perform a test", and click the [Next] button.

8. At first, connection fails. Click the [Change Login] button, and set up a user ac-
count.

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9. A user name is [scott] at first. Change “username” and “Password” which were cre-
ated in D.1.3.4. In this example, set “aguser” as “username”, and “A123456”as
“Password”.

10. Perform the test again, and confirm that connection is established.
After connection is established, click the [Next] button to close the test screen.
If an error occurs, the settings are incorrect. Check and modify the settings.

11. The Net Service Name wizard starts. In this example, the Net Service Name is
[oracleagent].

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12. Choose “No"; and click the [Next] button.

13. Click the [Next] button.

14. Click the [Finish] button to finish the [Net Configuration Assistant].
When client PC has not participated in the domain (Active Directory) of
MS-Windows, an additional setup of local net service is completion above.
When client PC has participated in the domain, please move on to step15.

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15. When client PC has participated in the domain (Active Directory) of

MS-Windows, in order to check Local Net Service Name, restart Net Configura-
tion Assistant, choose [Local Net Service Name configuration], and click [next]
button.

16. Choose “Test”, and click [Next] button.

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17. Please click the list box of network service and search the Local Net Service
Name created by step11. In the case of the client which has participated in the
domain of MS-Windows, “.(domain name)”is added behind the Net Service
Name. (In the case of the following figure, ".LOCAL” is a domain name.)
The name containing this domain name corresponds to Local Net Service Name.
A domain name is not added in the list of the client PC that has not participated
in a domain.

An addition of local net service is completion. Please click a [Cancel] button and [Fin-
ish] button to end “Net Configuration Assistant”.

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D.2.3.3 Create Net Service of System Log database

1. Select “Local Net Service Name configuration”, click the [Next] button.

2. Choose "Add,” and click the [Next] button

3. In the case of Oracle8i, choose "Oracle8 release 8.0 or Oracle7 database or Ser-
vice". In the case of Oracle 9i choose “Oracle8i or later database or service". And
click the [Next] button.

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4. Set Instance name (Global database name) as service name (Oracle9i) or SID (Ora-
cle8i) set in D.1.3.3. Click the [Next] button.

5. Set the network protocol used to connect databases. In this example, “TCP” is
used. Click the [Next] button.

6. Set the host name that will execute the database service. If the settings of the Ora-
cle are not changed, it is not necessary to change the port No. Click the [Next] but-
ton.

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7. Choose the “No, do not test", and click the [Next] button.

8. The Net Service Name wizard starts. In this example, the Net Service Name is
[SYSLOG].

9. Choose “No", and click the [Next] button.

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10. Click the [Next] button.

11. Click the [Finish] button to finish the [Net Configuration Assistant].
When client PC has not participated in the domain (Active Directory) of
MS-Windows, an additional setup of local net service is completion above.
When client PC has participated in the domain, please move on to step12.

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12. When client PC has participated in the domain (Active Directory) of

MS-Windows, in order to check Local Net Service Name, restart Net Configura-
tion Assistant, choose [Local Net Service Name configuration], and click [next]
button.

13. Choose “Test”, and click [Next] button.

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14. Please click the list box of network service and search the Local Net Service
Name created by step8. In the case of the client which has participated in the
domain of MS-Windows, “.(domain name)”is added behind the Net Service
Name. (In the case of the following figure, ".LOCAL” is a domain name.)
The name containing this domain name corresponds to Local Net Service Name.
A domain name is not added in the list of the client PC that has not participated
in a domain.

An addition of local net service is completion. Please click a [Cancel] button and [Fin-
ish] button to end “Net Configuration Assistant”.

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D.2.4 Settings of Agent Manager

D.2.4.1 Link of Analysis database
Link the database to Agent Manager with the service that was created in the "D.2.3.2".

Procedure
Choose [Start] → [Programs] → [CLASS-Agent Software Ver.2.0] → [Agent Manager
Ver.2] to start up “Agent Manager”.

1. Set up the service name and password.

Choose menu [Tools] → [Link Database].

2. Click the [Add to List] button.

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3. Choose [Oracle] option, and input the service name set in D.2.3.2.

In the case of the client that has participated in the domain of MS-Windows, do-
main name is added to the Local Net Service Name by step17 of D.2.3.2. In this
case, set up the “Service name”including “.”(Dot) and domain name.

Click [Next] button.

4. Input a host name (or IP Address) in "server name".

Click the [Add to List] button.

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5. Input a 'Logon-ID' and 'Password' created in "D.1.3.4."

In the below case, “aguser” and “A123456”is set.
Click the “Check the connection” button then click the “Finish” button.

6. Click the [OK] button.

7. Connection with the Oracle database is completed. The database should be dis-
played in the database tree under [SQL].

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D.2.4.2 Link of System log database

1. Run Agent Manager and login by the user having administration authority.

2. Choose [Tools] → [Configuration].

Select “Oracle” from radio button. Input “Server name”(“Host name” or TCP/IP
address) and “Service name”(“local net service”) set in D.2.3.3, and click the [Save
Settings and Execute] button.

In the case of the client that has participated in the domain of MS-Windows, do-
main name is added to the Local Net Service Name by step14 of D.2.3.3. In this
case, set up the “Service name” including “.”(Dot) and domain name.

3. Click [Close] button and exit Agent Manager.

After that, restart Agent Manager.

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E.1 Settings of Server PC............................................................. E-1
E.1.1 The installation process of SQLServer.......................................................E-2
E.1.2 The installation process of MSDE............................................................E-10
E.1.3 SQL-format Database Creation Program Setting Procedure ....................E-14
E.1.4 Method of connection from a server PC to the Agent manager ...............E-32
E.1.5 Creating a database and connection method of user authentication tool in
server PC ..................................................................................................E-35
E.2 Settings of Client PC ......................................................... E-42
E.2.1 Method of connection from a Client PC to CLASS-Agent manager .......E-42
E.2.2 Method of connection from a Client PC to user authentication tool ........E-45
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E.1 Settings of Server PC

SQL Server and MSDE are databases of the client server type that Microsoft Corporation offers.
More advanced security than the Access database of Microsoft Corporation and a high performance
are achieved.

* SQL Server is the database of server OS (MS-Windows2000 Server etc.) an exclusive use.
* MSDE is a database which operates by client OS (MS-Windows2000 Professional etc.).

The following work is needed to install SQL Server and the MSDE database.

1. Installation of SQL Server or MSDE

2. Agent (the user authentication tool/the Agent Manager/SQL-format Database Creation Program)
installation
3. User authentication database preparation for Agent with the user authentication tool.
4. The analysis database and the system log database are made with the SQL-format Database
Creation Program.
5. Connected setting is done with Agent Manager.

[CAUTION] Trouble occurs when the domain name and the personal computer name
are changed after SQL Server/MSDE is installed. Please work after
confirming whether the domain name, the personal computer name, and
the network have been correctly set before it installs it.

[NOTE] SQL Server confirms the operation with Ver.7/2000. It does not corre-
spond to the database of SQL Server Ver.4 and the Ver.6 form.
In SQL Server/MSDE, please use the TCP/IP protocol basically.

[Supplement] Refer to the following clause when the database of Oracle is used and
user authentication uses MSDE.
E.1.2 The installation process of MSDE
E.1.5 Creating a database and connection method of user authentica-
tion tool in server PC
E.2.2 Method of connection from a Client PC to the user authentica-
tion tool

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E.1.1 The installation process of SQLServer

E.1.1.1 Installing the SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition
The installation procedure of SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition in PC for the server.
Please refer to the manual of SQL Server for details.

<Preparation for installation >

1. Please reactivate once when MS-Windows is not immediately after the start.
2. Log in MS-Windows in “administrator".
3. Please install it after ending those programs when the virus check and other resid-
ing are programmed.
4. Trouble occurs when the domain name and the personal computer name are
changed after SQL Server/MSDE is installed. Please work after confirming whether
the domain name, the personal computer name, and the network have been
correctly set before it installs it. It is necessary to take the backup, uninstall SQL
Server, reactivate the personal computer after the setting is changed, and install
SQL Server again when changing after it installs it.

< Recommended composition (For SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition.)>

Server : Pentium300Mz or more and memory 256MB or more
and HDD 16GB or more and uninterruptive power sup-
ply, SCSI RAID controller, and tape devices
OS : Microsoft Windows 2003 Server/2000 Server/NT4
Server
UPS management software : APC Co. “PowerChute plus" etc.
Backup tool : CA Co. “BrightStor ARCserve+SQL Server Option" etc.

Procedure
1) Starting up the setup program
Double-click “(CD-ROM Drive):\Setup.exe” from the Explorer to start up the setup
program.
Click the [SLQ Server 2000 Components] button.

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2) Click the [Install Database Server] button.

3) Click the [Next] button.

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4) Choose <Local Computer>, and click the [Next] button.

5) Choose <Create a new instance of SQL Server…>, and click the [Next] button.

6) Please input a "Name" and “Company”, and click the [Next] button.

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7) Click the [Yes] button.

8) Please input a “CD-Key”, and click the [Next] button.

9) Choose <Server and Client Tool>, and click the [Next] button.

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10) Choose <Default>, and click the [Next] button.

11) Choose <Typical>, and click the [Install] button.

As the setup destination folder, specify a hard disk occupying the largest area
among servers.

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12) Select “Use the same account for each service. Auto start SQL Server Service”. Se-
lect “Use a Domain User account”. Set the user name, password and domain of NT
Server Administrator.

13) Select “Mixed Mode (Windows Authentication and SQL Server Authentication)” in
this setting.
Set the password of SA (System Administrator) or select “Blank Password (not
recommended)”. Then, press the [Next] button.

[NOTE] The security will decrease if you leave the setting as it stands when [Blank
Password (not recommended)] is selected.
The password [sa] can be set using [DB Utility for SQL Server] or [SQL
Server-Enterprise Manager]. Make sure to set the password after con-
structing the system.

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14) Click the [Next] button.

15) Input a concurrently connection users number, and click the [Next] button.

16) Now, the setup for database is finished. Click the [Finish] button to create the data-
base.

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17) Restart the computer in accordance with the instruction.

After restart, when the contents shown below are displayed on the task bar, the
installation is completed.

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E.1.2 The installation process of MSDE

E.1.2.1 Installing the MSDE (Microsoft Desktop Engine)
MSDE is the free database delivered by Microsoft Corporation.
The database engine is equal to SQL server. However, the database management soft-
ware, instruction manual and support for it cannot be provided. The maximum capacity
of database is restricted up to 2 GB as a restriction when creating the database. Differ
from the SQL server; MSDE can be operated in both Windows NT Workstation and
Server.

<Preparation for installation >

1. Please reactivate once when MS-Windows is not immediately after the start.
2. Log in MS-Windows in “administrator".
3. Please install it after ending those programs when the virus check and other resid-
ing is programmed.
4. Trouble occurs when the domain name and the personal computer name are
changed after SQL Server/MSDE is installed. Please work after confirming whether
the domain name, the personal computer name, and the network have been
correctly set before it installs it. It is necessary to take the backup, uninstall SQL
Server, reactivate the personal computer after the setting is changed, and install
SQL Server again when changing after it installs it.

< Recommended composition (For MSDE.)>

Server : Pentium233Mz or more and memory 192MB or more and HDD 10GB or
more and The Network (LAN) port is always necessary.
OS : Microsoft Windows 2003 Server/2000 Server/NT4 Server

< Notes when MSDE2000 is installed from Office2000/XP >

There are the following notes when MSDE2000 is not used CD-ROM of Agent,
downloaded from CD-ROM of Office2000/XP and the Microsoft Corporation home-
page, and installed.

MSDE2000 is Windows authentication in the standard, and the password is indispensa-

ble. Moreover, use in the network environment is prohibiting it.
Therefore, when MSDE2000 is used with CLASS-Agent, it is necessary to add the fol-
lowing options to the installation command.
(Setup file name)
BLANKSAPWD=1 SECURITYMODE=SQL DISABLENETWORKPROTOCOLS=0

<Example> Choose [Start] → [Run] to open the "Run" dialog box.

It should be assumed, "C:\sql2kdesk.exe BLANKSAPWD=1 SECURITYMODE=SQL
DISABLENETWORKPROTOCOLS=0".

[NOTE] MSDE has the program according to the language in each language type.
Therefore, please install an English version for English version Wondows.
However, it is necessary to install an English version in OS other than Japa-
nese.
When German versions etc. are installed, it does not operate correctly.

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Procedure
1) Change the following setup when you install MSDE in the new PC and stand-alone
PC which has never been connected to the net work (LAN or Internet).
The PC which has ever been connected to the network (LAN or Internet) is to ad-
vance to 3) because this setup is unnecessary.

MSDE doesn't work with the personal computer which has never done a connection
in the network because it is a client, server pattern database.
Please set it in that case as follows.

< For MS-Windows2000 >

1. Choose [Start] → [Settings] →[Network and Dial-up Connections]
2. Double-click [Local Area connection ], and Click [ Properties ].
3. Choose [Internet protocol [TCP/IP]], and Click [ Properties ].

< For MS-WindowsXP>

1. Choose [Start] → [Control Panel] →[Network and Dial-up Connections]
2. Double-click [Local Area connection ], and Click [ Properties ].
3. Choose [Internet protocol [TCP/IP]], and Click [ Properties ].

2) [Use the following IP address] is selected, [192.168.1.1] is set in Internet Protocol

address, and [255.255.255.0] is set to the subnet mask.
Click the [OK ] button, and Reactivate the personal computer.

Display the above-mentioned screen again after it reactivates. And, return [Internet
Protocol address is automatically acquired] setting. And click the [OK] button

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3) CD-ROM of CLASS-Agent is put, and the setup program is started.

MSDE Ver.1 or 2000 is installed.
Click the button of the following arrow.

4) Confirm the folder in the temporary area used to install the MSDE. Specify the hard
disk having free space of 150 MB or more, then click the [Continue] button.
(In case of MSDE2000, this screen is not displayed.)

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5) When the package is selected, preparation for setup starts. After a while, the fol-
lowing screen is displayed. Click the [Next] button on the screen in turn.
Installation will be finished in 15 to 60 minutes depending on the hardware con-
figuration. Wait until the message for restart is displayed.
In MSDE, the drive judged that an installer is suitable as a drive included on "Des-
tination Folder" is displayed as initial value. When you change a drive and you
cannot install normally, please install with initial drive.

6) When installation is completed, the following message is displayed.

7) Restart the computer in accordance with the instruction.

After restart, when the contents shown below are displayed on the task bar, the
installation is completed.

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E.1.3 SQL-format Database Creation Program Setting Procedure

This program can be operated only on PC in which SQL Server/MSDE is installed.

The SQL Server/MSDE database of CLASS-Agent is made in this program and two or
more analysis databases and one system log database can be made in the database.

[Supplement] The upper limit of the size is 2GB respectively in case of MSDE of
analysis database and the system log database. Two or more databases
can be made.

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E.1.3.1 Installing the SQL-format Database Creation Program

Procedure
1) Install the DB creation tool for SQL Server first.
Insert the CD-ROM of CLASS-Agent and start the Setup program.
Click the [DB Utility for SQL Server] button.

2) Click the [Next] button.

3) Click the [Yes] button.

4) Setting the installation path of the program. Click the [Next] button.

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5) Click the [Finish] button to finish the [DB Utility for SQL Server Setup]

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E.1.3.2 Start and termination of SQL-format Database Creation Program

Procedure
1) Choose [Start] → [Programs] → [CLASS-Agent Software Ver.2.0] to start up “DB
Utility for SQL Server”.

2) When each button is clicked, the log in image plane of 3) is displayed.

The program ends if [ Exit ] button is clicked.

3) Log in to the database of SQL server.

If the password was set in “sa” (system administrator), set the password. Click the
[Next] button.

It is possible that it logs in with the user who belongs to the authority group of
"System Administrators" in case of SQL Server, too.

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E.1.3.3 Create Analysis Database

1) Click [Create Analysis Database] button, and after the log in to SQL Server, and Dis-
plays the settings for creating the database.
“Create Login ID” and “Password” specified here are user IDs which are created in
SQL server. Temporarily, set “aguser” at login ID and “agent” at password. Set the
hard disk occupying the largest area in PC of server at “Physical Path”. Check the
ER/ES Mode if the database is used in ER/ES mode.
Reconfirm that there is no error and click the [Execute] button.

Create LoginID: Enter a login ID which will use the database.

Login ID is recommended to be set basically with each analy-
sis database.
Password: Enter a password which will use the database.
Check Password: Enter again the password which will use the database.
Create Database: Enter a database name to be used.
The name which has been reserved with the system and the
database name which already exists cannot be set.
Physical Path: Specify a folder to which the database will be stored.
If you want to refer to the creation destination drive in speci-
fying the physical path, click on the [...] button on the side of
the physical path name entry field.
Initial file size: Enter the initial file size. The default value is 10 MB.
Growth: Specify the size for automatic extension for a case in which
the database size becomes larger than the initial size. You can
use "By MB" or "By Percent". Select an either one using the
radio button, then enter the size. The default value is "10 MB"
and "10%" respectively.
ER/ES Mode: The running status of the ER/ES (Electronic Record/Electronic
Signature) mode is automatically evaluated and reflected on
the screen. The mode cannot be changed here.

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[Reference 1] When the ER-ES mode database is made by using the MSDE
database, it is necessary to put the security function of
MS-Windows on the "Physical Path”. In this case, make a
folder by Explorer in the drive that a format is done with
NTFS. "Physical Path” specifies this made folder. Please refer
to clause E.1.3.8 for details of the security setting.

2) Click [Create] button, and The analysis database is made after the confirmation mes-
sage. It is database preparation completion if the progress of the preparation is indi-
cated in right "Result" and indicated with "Completed".

3) Take set information in the memo or print the result with [ the print ] button after it
makes it. The set password is displayed in information printed out.
System administrator is to keep it.

[NOTE] The database name, the user name, and the password specified by the regular
processing are used for the access from each Agent software to the SQL
Server/MSDE database. Please do not forget.

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4) If you want to create several databases, create them by repeating the creation process
while changing the database name, the database size and the path name defined in
“Create database for SQL Server”. If you create several databases without changing
the user name, a message box appears, telling you that the user name has been al-
ready registered. However, this will not cause any problem.

If you try to create an existing database, the following message appears. If you try to
create an existing database, the following message appears.

Click on the [Yes]button to create only the login ID,and register it as the owner of the
existing database having the same name.
Click on the [No]button to cancel the process.

5) After all databases are created, click on the [Exit] button to exit from the creation
process.

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E.1.3.4 Create system-Log Database

1) After the log in to SQL Server, the following image plane is displayed when "Create
system-Log Database" button is clicked.

Physical Path: i Specify a folder which the database will be stored.

If you want to refer to the creation destination drive in speci-
fying the physical path, click on the [...] button on the side of
the physical path name entry field.
Initial file size: Enter the initial file size. The default value is 10 MB. The log da-
tabase need not change by initialization.
Growth: Specify the size for automatic extension for a case in which the
database size becomes larger than the initial size. You can use
"By MB" or "By Percent". Select an either one using the radio
button, then enter the size. The default value is "10 MB" and
"10%" respectively. The log database need not change by ini-
tialization.

2) Click [Create] button, and The system log database is made after the confirmation
message. It is database preparation completion if the progress of the preparation is
indicated in right "Result" and indicated with "Completed".

3) Take set information in the memo or print the result with [ the print ] button after it
makes it. The set password is displayed in information printed out.
System administrator is to keep it.

4) After all databases are created, click on the [Exit] button to exit from the creation
process.

[NOTE] The system log database can't make more than two with one
SQLServer/MSDE. When the system log database already exists, the message
appears and making is canceled.

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E.1.3.5 Changing a Password

In this section, change the password of an existing login ID.

When the password is changed, the database link setting of the CLASS-Agent has to
be set again. And make sure not to forget the new password.
Because setting the password of “sa" at the blank causes the security decrease, the
thing to change the password is strongly recommended.

1) Click on the “Change Password” button. The <Change Password>screen appears.

LoginID: Enter a login ID whose password is to be changed.

Old password: Enter the current password specified for the login ID.
New password: Enter a new password.
Check password: Enter the new password again.

2) When the password is normally changed, the <Information> dialog appears. Click on
the [OK] button.

[NOTE] The password of "sa" is important information. There is potential for which
the database cannot be used when the password is forgotten. Please leave the
system administrator the record so as not to forget.

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E.1.3.6 Erasing Registration of a Login ID

1) In this section, erase an existing login ID from the list.

To perform this operation, specify a login ID having the "sa" permission.

2) When login ID which specifies it has the property right of the database, the database
of the object is displayed. After confirming the contents, click on the [OK] button.
The specified login ID is erased, and the “Information” dialog appears.

3) Recreate the link of databases concerned as each Agent and the Agent Manager after
doing the login ID deletion. When a reestablishment isn't done, an error occurs from
the reason with no access authority. Because “sa" even if login ID is blotted out
maintains the property right of all databases, the thing accessed [sa] is possible.

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E.1.3.7 Notes when using it by stand-alone (Only MSDE)

The deletion right of the folder is removed by using the NTFS security function of
MS-Windows when the analysis database of the ER-ES mode is made by using
MSDE with PC of a stand-alone environment.
As for the normal mode, this setting is unnecessary.

Please refer to the manual of MS-Windows for a detailed function though it explains
the security of NTFS in this paragraph.

1) Log in Windows in “administrator" (management of computer person).

Start the Explorer from "start" menu, and select the place of a physical folder of the
database made with E.1.3.3.

2) Because the property of the specified folder is displayed, "security" tab is clicked.
The check box of [Allow inheritable permissions from parent to propagate to this
object] is Clicked.

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3) Because the following dialogs are displayed, "copy" is clicked.

4) [Advanced…] button is clicked because it becomes the following set image planes.

5) [View/Edit…] button is clicked.

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6) The check on “Delete Subfolders and Files” and “Delete” is removed as shown in the
figure below. [OK] button is clicked.

7) [OK] button is clicked.

8) [OK] button is clicked.

It changed in the state that the folder where the database existed was not able to be
deleted.

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E.1.3.8 Enterprise Manager guide of SQL Server (Only SQL Server)

Enteprise Manager which it has SQLServer attached to can do a detailed setup such
as "the addition of the database owner", "the change of the password", "a database
size change" and "the deletion of the database".
(This software is not attached to MSDE. )
Please refer to the manual of SQL Server for a detailed function though it explains
the outline of Enteprise Manager in this paragraph.

1) Choose [Start] → [Programs] → [Microsoft SQL Server] to start up “Enteprise

Manager”.
Select [New SQL Server Registration...] from [Action] of the menu, and advance to
2) when you start Enteprise Manager for the first time.
Advance to 3) when you registered the database.

2) SQL Server file creation procedure.

Click on the [Next] button.

Select "(local)" and add it to Added server. Click on the [Next] button.

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Select “The SQL Server login information that was assigned to me by the system
administrator [SQL Server Authentication]”
Click on the [Next] button.

Select “Prompt for the SQL Server account information when connecting”.
Click on the [Next] button.

Select “Add the SQL Server(s) to an existing SQL Server group”.

Click on the [Next] button.

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Click on the [Finish] button.

3) Log in to Enteprise Manager

Select the personal computer of the registered database server from a right tree.
The log in image plane to SQL Server is displayed.
Log in by the database administrator.

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4) Management of database.
Select [Databases] → (database of the object) from a right tree.
In this image plane, a set change and the database of the database can be deleted.
When the setting is changed, [properties] is selected from [Action] menu.

The property image plane of the database.

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5) The owner's management

Select [ Security ] → [ Logins ] from a right tree.
In this image plane, the change of the password of login ID and login
ID can be deleted. Operate it as follows when log in ID is created, and the database
owner authority is given.
Select [New login…] from [Action] menu.

Set the [Name] of [General] tab new login ID name.

Select the analysis database in [Database access] tab and [db_owner] check it.

[NOTE] When you change log in ID of the database and the password, the database link
setting of the CLASS-Agent has to be set again

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E.1.4 Method of connection from a server PC to the Agent manager

E.1.4.1 Connection of the analysis database

Procedure
1) Choose [Start] → [Programs] → [CLASS-Agent Software Ver.2.0] to start up
“Agent Manager Ver.2”.

Choose [Tools] → [Link Database].

2) Click the [Add to list] button.

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3) Select the option of [SQL Server/MSDE]. Set a database server name and click the
[Next] button.

4) Input the personal computer name (hostname or Internet Protocol address) which
installs SQL Server/MSDE. Click the [Next] button. If the database exists in the set
PC, "Localhost" or "127.0.0.1" can be declared if the protocol is TCP/IP.

In a next dialog box, choose protocol (in normal case, "TCP/IP”), and click [OK]
button.
5) The user name and the password must use the password with login ID of SQL
Server/MSDE made in clause E.1.3.3. Click [Check the connection] button, and
click [OK] button.

6) Input a comment, and click the [OK] button.

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It is possible to connect it with the database of SQL Server/MSDE above.

The database of SQL Server/MSDE is added under [SQL] left of the Agent man-
ager when effectively displaying it.

E.1.4.2 Connection of the system-log database

1) Start CLASS Agent manager and log in with administrator authority.

2) Select "SQL Server/MSDE", input the personal computer name (hostname or

TCP/IP) which installs SQL Server/MSDE to "Server name", and click "Save Set-
tings and Execute" button. Select "SQL Server/MSDE", input the personal computer
name (hostname or TCP/IP) which installs SQL Server/MSDE to "Server name", and
click "Save Settings and Execute" button.

3) Restart the CLASS Agent manager after it sets it.

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E.1.5 Creating a database and connection method of user authentication tool

in server PC

The database of the user authentication tool can be made for the SQL
Server/MSDE database in this program.

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E.1.5.1 Create database of user authentication tool

When it performs uniform management of the user by the server, it is necessary to

make the database for the user management for the database of SQL server.
The procedure of making the database of the user authentication tool is shown
as follows.

Procedure
1) Choose [Start] → [settings] → [control panel] to start up “shimadzu authentication
tool”.

2) Click the [Create New] button.

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3) Log in to MDB of local. Enter “admin” to the login ID and click the [OK] button.

4) After logging in, select "SQL server(MSDE) ".

Input the personal computer name (hostname or TCP/IP) which installs SQL
Server/MSDE to "Server name"
If the password was set in “sa” (system administrator), set the password. Click the
[Next] button.

5) Please input an Admin Password for CLASS-Agent, and click the [Next] button.

[NOTE] The password “admin” can be set in “Agent Manger”, make sure to set the
password after completing the system construction.

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6) Click the [Create] button. And the database of Shimadzu User Authentication Tool
will be creates in SQL server.

7) Click [OK] button.

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E.1.5.2 Connection of user authentication tool

It changes to the setting to perform uniform management of the user by the server.

Procedure
1) Choose [Start] → [settings] → [control panel] to start up “shimadzu authentication
tool”.

2) Click [Change Server ] button.

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3) Log in to MDB of local, first. Enter “admin” to the login ID and click the [OK]
button.

4) Select the “SQL Server7, MSDE” and enter the IP address of PC for server or the
name of PC, then click the [OK] button.

5) Log in to the database of SQL server. Enter “admin” to the login ID and click the
[OK] button. If the “Admin” password was set in E.1.5.1 (5), enter the password.

6) Click [OK] button.

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7) The setting of the database of SQL server is confirmed.

Click the [Configration] button.

8) Log in to the database of SQL server. Enter “admin” to the login ID and click the
[OK] button. If the “Admin” password was set in E.1.5.1 (5), enter the password.

9) Confirm the settings related to the password and change the settings if necessary.
(It is recommended that the system is operated by initial settings in ER/ES mode.)

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E.2 Settings of Client PC

The following work is needed for the connection to the database of SQL Server/MSDE with
client PC.

1. Installation of Shimadzu user authentication tool/CLASS-Agent manager

2. Connected setting of Shimadzu user authentication tool
3. Connected setting of CLASS-Agent manager

E.2.1 Method of connection from a Client PC to CLASS-Agent manager

E.2.1.1 Connection of the analysis database

Procedure
1) Choose [Start] → [Programs] → [CLASS-Agent Software Ver.2.0] to start up
“Agent Manager Ver.2”.

Choose [Tools] → [Link Database].

2) Click on the [Add to list] button.

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3) Select the option of [SQL Server/MSDE]. Set a database server name and click the
[Next] button.

4) Input the personal computer name (hostname or Internet Protocol address) which
installs SQL Server/MSDE. Click the [Next] button.

In a next dialog box, choose protocol (in normal case, "TCP/IP”), and click [OK]
button.
5) The user name and the password must use the password with login ID of SQL
Server/MSDE made in clause E.1.3.3. Click [Check the connection] button, and
click [OK] button.

6) Input a comment, and click the [OK] button.

It is possible to connect it with the database of SQL Server/MSDE above.

The database of SQL Server/MSDE is added under [SQL] left of the Agent man-
ager when effectively displaying it.

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E.2.1.2 Connection of the system-log database

1) Start CLASS-Agent manager and log in with administrator authority.

2) Select "SQL Server/MSDE", input the personal computer name (hostname or

TCP/IP) which installs SQL Server/MSDE to "Server name", and click "Save Set-
tings and Execute" button. Select "SQL Server/MSDE", input the personal computer
name (hostname or TCP/IP) which installs SQL Server/MSDE to "Server name", and
click "Save Settings and Execute" button.

3) Restart the CLASS Agent manager after it sets it.

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E.2.2 Method of connection from a Client PC to user authentication tool

E.2.2.1 Connection of user authentication tool

Procedure
1) Choose [Start] → [settings] → [Control panel] to start up “shimadzu authentication
tool”.

2) Click the [Change Server ] button.

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3) Log in to MDB of local, first. Enter “admin” to the login ID and click the [OK]
button.

4) Select the “SQL Server7, MSDE” and enter the IP address of PC for server or the
name of PC, then click the [OK] button.

5) Log in to the database of SQL server. Enter “admin” to the login ID and click the
[OK] button. If the “Admin” password was set in E.1.5.1 (5), enter the password.

6) Click the [OK] button.

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