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What’s New

We are delighted to release our new version of Method Selection Suite ™, Version 2026.

Highlighted Features

Create composite chromatograms.
Improved searchability of method parameters in database.

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Further Details

Version 2026 adds new features including the creation of composite chromatogram. There are also improvements to searchability parameters, and more.

Data Analysis & Processing

Create Composite Chromatograms

You can now create a single composite chromatogram by combining multiple experimental chromatograms acquired using the same chromatographic method, to provide a clearer representation of the expected separation when method suitability criteria are met.

Composite chromatograms are automatically labeled with an asterisk (*) after the original chromatogram name, helping you to quickly identify combined data in your project.
Two experimental chromatograms can be merged when:
- All optimization factor values are defined and identical between chromatograms
- Chromatograms use the same detector parameters

Component Spectrum Flexibility

You can now create component spectra based on the most abundant adduct ion ([M+H]⁺, [M+NH₄]⁺, [M+K]⁺, etc.) This is particularly useful when the [M+H]⁺ ion is weak or exhibits a very low intensity.

Better Handling of Peptide Structures

Peptides can now be displayed in a simplified form in the Table of Components, making it easier to distinguish and interpret individual structures.

Import Components without Retention Time Assignments

You can now use existing datafiles to generate target lists (.sdf) for more streamlined batch processing. Components can be imported with or without existing retention times, reducing erroneous assignments and enabling reuse of component files across targeted analysis and other workflows.

Display Combined Retention Time

You can now display the combined retention time (tR) instead of scan numbers for clearer interpretation of chromatographic data.

Databasing

Improved Searchability of Method Parameters in Database

Enhancements to method parameter management in the database minimizes time-consuming manual searches and removes the need to recreate project files. You can now expect greater ease in searching and maintaining LC Simulator projects with the ability to:

Add LC Simulator files (.lc7) to the database, enabling rapid retrieval and comparison of method parameters across projects
Maintain and update stored method information without recreating project files by editing/updating stored .lc7 files, including chemical structures, selection mode, and prediction mode, preserving your existing work and streamlining ongoing method management.

More Convenient Review of LC Simulator Project Records

Managing and reviewing LC Simulator projects is now faster and more intuitive. You now have a ready-to-use database template and improved navigation that reduces the time spent searching for and switching between related projects. You can now edit and update LC Simulator (.lc7) files in Spectrus databases.

A new example Spectrus DB database record containing the LC Simulator Project screen form provides a ready-to-use template for creating local or remote LC Simulator project databases, eliminating the need to build project structures from scratch.
Improved navigation allows you to move between multiple LC Simulator projects stored on the same parent record more quickly and easily, reducing review time and keeping your workflow moving.
You can now create a Spectrus DB screen form for convenient review of LC Simulator Project records.

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Handle LC Simulator files in database view.

Ease of Use

Choose to hide the “Custom Screen Form” toolbar for greater screen real-estate.
You now have a new option to visualize the stereochemical configuration of select stereocenters in database records. Previously you could either display or hide all stereocenters.

Reporting

Select Components for Reporting

You can now choose which components from the Table of Components are included in reports when using the Component/Peak Layout Organizer.

Simplified Peptide Reporting

You can now report peptides in a simplified form for clearer presentation in reports.

Data Import & Export

Improved MS & Chrom Data Import

Improved import filters for Thermo UVPD MSn data.

Include Structure Information in Data Exported in JSON Format

You can now include structure information in records/databases exported in JSON format via .mol files.

Processing NMR Data

Data Analysis & Processing

Internal Standard qNMR Concentration Calculation Now Included Out of the Box

Internal standard qNMR calculations are now available in the interface, similar to the external standard workflow (previously available as a script provided upon request).

Conveniently Calculate Similarity Score Between Two 1D Spectra

You can now calculate the Hit Quality Index (HQI) between two 1D spectra of the same nucleus without the need for the reference spectrum to be in a database. This can provide a quick quantification of the match between the current sample spectrum and that of a standard.

Better Peak Handling for ¹⁹F Spectra with Strong Couplings

You can now automatically pick and assign peaks in ¹⁹F spectra of structures containing CHF₂ groups more accurately. When the proposed structure contains these groups, the software checks the spectrum for peaks associated with a typical AB spin system for F atoms (two strongly coupled doublets with an evident ‘roof’ effect).

Expanded ¹H-³¹P Coupling Ranges in Auto Assignment

You can now more accurately assign and verify structures whose spectra contain large ¹H-³¹P coupling constants with increased upper limits for J_HP. The new expanded ranges are:
- 3–20 Hz for²J_HP
- 0–20 Hz for ³J_HP
- 0–6 Hz for ⁴J_HP

Define Parameters Once for All Replicates in External Standard qNMR

You can now define parameters including pulse angle, scans, and receiver gain once and have them applied to all selected spectra in external standard qNMR workflows with replicates when they cannot be automatically extracted from the raw data files.

Reporting

Set the Relative Height of “Median” Peak in Report

You can now better control the “Fit” option for dynamic Y-scaling of the 1D spectra in the reporting templates with the new Ratio parameter that allows you to specify the relative height of the “median” peak in the report.