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Download a Free Ion Library for LibraryView™ Software

A free-of-charge ion library for LibraryView™ software is available from the SCIEX Software Downloads page. No license is required to use the Accurate Mass E&L Open Access HR-MS/MS Spectral Library, the so-called Extractables & leachables library.

06/22/2022    SCIEX OS | LibraryView Software

Compounds Need to be Assigned to a Library to be Recognized in Cliquid® Software

A MS/MS spectra was added to a compound record in LibraryView™ software, but subsequent confirmation runs in Cliquid® software failed. The root cause of the issue was the compound in the LibraryView software database was not associated with any named library.

Where Is the License File Saved to Activate a SCIEX Library Used with SCIEX OS Software?

For libraries imported into SCIEX OS Software and used with LibraryView 1.x Software, the license file needs to be saved to the directory C:\Program Files\AB SCIEX\LibraryView\LibraryViewFramework\Server in order to unlock the library and activate it.

11/10/2020    LibraryView Software

What Library Database File Types Can Be Imported into LibraryView™ Software 1.4?

Many different types of compound and library databases can be imported into LibraryView™ software version 1.4. The following options for source files are acceptable for importing library compounds into LibraryView software: LibraryView Package (*.lbp), DiscoveryQuant™ Compound Database (*.mdb), Analyst® Compound Database (*.mdb), Cliquid® Package (.clq), Excel file (*.xls), Overwrite Database with LibraryView Snapshot (*.lbp), and Third Party Library Package (*.tplp)

04/29/2020    LibraryView Software

What Is the Best Way to Back Up My Library Compounds in LibraryView™ Software?

This article provides some guidance on best practices for backing up your library compounds stored in LibraryView™ software. Its recommended that a snapshot is created of the library every time the library is updated or edited.

04/28/2020    LibraryView Software

Migrating an Analyst® Software Compound Library to Sciex OS Software

To migrate compounds in an Analyst® software library to Sciex OS software, navigate to the Library module in Sciex OS software, and select Analyst Compound Library in the import options. The imported library must be named. Instructions for naming the library are included here.

Installing the Accurate Mass Metabolite Spectral Library 1.0

Installation of the Accurate Mass Metabolite Spectral Library 1.0 requires a valid license file in order to install the compound database. The library installer creates a folder for the Accurate Mass Metabolite Spectral Library in the Start > All Programs > AB SCIEX > Accurate Mass Metabolite Spectral Library folder. The library and user documentation are copied into this location.

08/09/2019    LibraryView Software

General SQL Installation Errors for SCIEX OS and LibraryView™ Software

Installing any program with SQL-based software components (e.g., SCIEX OS and LibraryView™ software) requires that a certain rules are observed. These rules are set by Microsoft, and are not covered in the release notes for the SCIEX software installation that includes the additional of SQL components.

05/23/2019    SCIEX OS | LibraryView Software

Filtering Library Results for Compounds in MetabolitePilot™ Software

Using the blue funnel icon in MetabolitePilot™ software in the top right of the Result Pane will help narrow the search results provided when evaluating information-dependent acquisition (IDA) data for possible compounds that correspond to potential metabolite.

12/28/2018    LibraryView Software

Recommended NIST Library Processing Method Settings

The recommended library search settings when using the NIST library with MasterView™ or SCIEX OS software are listed here and include deactivating collision energy filtering.

Importing a Library Package into LibraryView™ Software 1.3

To install a newly downloaded library package (.lpb file), select the import button in LibraryView™ software and then the correct file type.

10/22/2018    LibraryView Software

Which License Supports LibraryView™ 1.3 Software Installed with SCIEX OS 1.4?

LibraryView™ 1.3 software installed with SCIEX OS 1.4 requires a LibraryView 1.2 license.

08/31/2018    LibraryView Software

Where Is the Download for the SCIEX All-In-One 2.0 with NIST 2017 Library?

To download the SCIEX All-in-One HR-MS/MS library 2.0 and NIST 2017 MS/MS library (PN 5061635), go to the downloads page on the SCIEX website, and select the All-in-One library and the NIST library and download them both. Activate and install the licenses for each library.

07/09/2018    LibraryView Software

How to Add Compound Information to LibraryView™ Software 1.1

To add information about a compound to LibraryView™ software 1.1, expand the Compounds list in the Manage pane to begin adding the compound name, and then follow the directions provided.

05/21/2018    LibraryView Software

Where Is the License for a LibraryView™ Software Library Installed?

If the LibraryView™ software library cannot be viewed through the software after installing it, the location of the library license needs to be checked. It should be installed to C:\Program Files\AB SCIEX\LibraryView\bin.

03/16/2018    LibraryView Software

What Version of LibraryView™ Software Is Needed for a Win 7 64-bit System?

Install LibraryView™ software version 1.0.2 for use with Windows 7, 64-bit systems.

12/21/2017    LibraryView Software

Which Software License Is Used for LibraryView™ 1.2 Software Installed with SCIEX OS 1.3?

When installing LibraryView™ 1.2 software alongside SCIEX OS 1.3, use a LibraryView 1.0 license, PN 5022277.

12/21/2017    SCIEX OS | LibraryView Software

How to Add a new User into LibraryView™ Software

This article explain how to add a new User into the Security Database of LibraryView™ Software 1.0.x. Users need to be added to open the Software.

05/31/2017    LibraryView Software

Login into LibraryView software failed

Login into LibraryView Software failed.

09/04/2016    LibraryView Software

Working with LibraryView software during data collection by the Analyst software causes the Analyst software to stop acquiring data.

Working with LibraryView software during data collection by the Analyst software causes the Analyst software to stop acquiring data.

LibraryView 1.0 Error 21467259 failed to create SQL database Unknown Error

When installing LibraryView 1.0 the following error message is shown. Error 21467259 failed to create SQL database LibraryView error detail Unknown Error.