SMS:Import Spectra

Import Spectra dialog

The Import Spectra dialog is accessed through the Spectral Energy dialog by clicking on the Import Spectra button. This dialog is used to import existing spectra into the project.

Options

• Select Spectral Energy File – Click on the folder icon to browse to the spectral energy file you want to import.
• Create New Spectral Grid – If this option is selected, SMS will import the spectra with the grid definition contained in the spectral energy file.
• Select Existing Spectral Grid – If this option is selected the datasets are imported as datasets of the selected grid (the grid selected in the combo box below).
• Import as Time Steps – Imports the datasets using the identifier as a time value.

File types

The following types of files can be imported through this dialog.

• *.eng – Spectral energy file in the CMS-Wave format.
• *.obs – Observation output spectra for CMS-Wave.
• *.dws –- The BOUSS-2D spectra file format.

Note: The *.h5 spectra files can be opened through the main SMS open command or drag-and-drop to the graphics window. After opening a *.h5 spectra file, you will need to click the Select Spectra to Use button in the Spectral Energy Dialog to select the output spectra.

Related Topics

• Spectral Energy Dialog