Changing the sample list format
Changing the column width
Column widths can be changed, in the same way as for any Windows spreadsheet.
To change the column width:
Position the mouse pointer on the line between two column headings until a double headed arrow appears, then click and drag until the column is the required width.
Displaying specific columns
Column widths can be changed, in the same way as for any Windows spreadsheet.
To display specific columns:
Position the mouse pointer on the line between two column headings until a double headed arrow appears, then click and drag until the column is the required width.
Removing a column from the sample list display
You can display many different columns of information in the Sample List Editor.
To select which columns are currently displayed:
- Either:
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a. Click Sample List > Samples > Format >Customize.
Or:
- b. Click Sample List and select Customize Display from the invoked menu.
In either case, the Customize Field Display dialog is invoked.
- Select the box next to a field to display the field in the sample list.
- To move the position of a field, select the field in the list and click
or 
until the field is in the required position.
Editing field (column) properties
To edit field properties:
- Either:
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Select the column heading and Click Sample List > Samples >Properties.Column >
Or:
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Right-click on the column heading and click Properties.
In either case, a Field Properties dialog is invoked.
Tip: There are two types of Field Properties dialog; one is for real number fields and allows the number of decimal places displayed to be to be specified, the other dialog is for all other fields.
- To change the column name, type a new name into the Field name: box.
- To change the alignment of text in the column, choose LeftAlignment: from the Center or Right , list.
- For real number fields only, enter the number of decimal places to be displayed (maximum four) in the Decimal Places box; alternatively, scroll to the required number using the arrows,
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