Quick start
The first time Analyst runs, the 'Getting started' window pops up. From this window, the user can open an existing project, open demo project or create a new project.
# | Component | Description |
1 | Project file (existing project) | Opens the dialog for browsing and selecting an existing project. The user can also insert the path. |
2 | Recent projects (speed dial) | Opens the chosen recently used Analyst project. |
3 | Demo project | Opens demo project. |
4 | Browse (new project) | Opens the dialog for browsing a new project path. The user can also insert the path. |
5 | Don't show me this dialog in the future | Option for disabling the dialog in the future. This setting can also be changed from the Settings menu. |
Top menu
The top menu classifies data actions into categories as shown in the following table:
Component | Description |
|---|---|
Project | Open, create, save projects. |
Dataset | Import and export datasets. Edit metadata. |
Quality | Check time reference, radiation and meteo data. Post-filtering and interactive QC. Generate quality reports. |
Analysis | Time series visualization, data comparisons and other analysis. View maintenance log. |
Tools | Data calculations and aggregations. Join and combine datasets. Unit conversion. |
Help | About dialog, Log off, link to User guide. |
Toolbar
At the top of Analyst main window you can find a link to the most common actions.
Icon | Description |
|---|---|
 | New project |
 | Open project |
 | Save project |
 | Data manager |
 | Import data file |
 | Import exchange file |
 | Export exchange file |
 | Calculator |
 | Time reference check |
 | Solar Radiation check |
 | Solar Radiation Advanced check |
 | Meteo check |
 | Interactive QC |
 | Interactive QC Advanced |
 | Postfiltering |
 | Report |
 | Time series |
 | Compare |
 | Analyze |
Datasets panel
From the main Analyst window, the user can see the list of datasets linked to the opened project, see their information (metadata) and perform quick actions.
# | Component | Description |
1 | Project datasets | List of datasets linked to the project. |
2 | Edit list | Quick access to add or remove datasets, edit metadata and refresh database. |
3 | Context menu | The context menu contains frequently used tools for editing, previewing and exporting datasets. |
4 | Dataset Info | Basic information about the chosen dataset and the status of quality control. |
5 | Graph of dataset range | Shows range of data records for all datasets in the project. |
6 | RAM status bar | RAM status bar shows the current RAM usage. |