61Section 6 Advanced Operations6.1 User ProgramsUser programs provide the opportunity to complete "made tomeasure" analysis.The User Programs database is empty when the instrument leavesthe factory and is used to accommodate programs created by usersspecific needs. Here are a few examples of entries:• Programming of user-created procedures. The analysisprocedure must be developed first, before it can beprogrammed. The user must define or determine the programsequences, calculation formulas, measurement wavelengths,factors, measuring range limits, etc.• Modified tests• Assignment of user programs to the favorites menu forfrequently used tests.• Creation of a specific selection of methods and tests.Press User Programs in the Main Menu and thenProgram Options. The Program Options menu contains severalinput and editing options (Table 7):6.1.1 Program a user methodAll input steps and their significance and options are explained inthe following sections.1. Select New in the Program Options menu.Table 7 Program options user programsOptions Description1 New Select New to program a new user program.Note: The first time Program Options is selected, only the New option is available. The otheroptions remain inactive (gray) until the first program has been created.1 Add to favorites Select Add to favorites to add an existing user program to the list of frequently used programs.1 Edit Select Edit to modify an existing program1 Delete Select Delete to remove a program from the list of user programs. The program will besimultaneously deleted from the Favorites list.
