OpenLab ChemStation is a well-established CDS platform for R&D and method development that has served the analytical sciences world for decades. However, if you’re looking to expand your CDS capabilities, OpenLab CDS may be a better solution. With automated migration tools and native compatibility, switching to OpenLab CDS is easier than you think.
Key features support a smooth transition from ChemStation to OpenLab CDS
Automate data import and eliminate the need to move files manually using the built-in migration tool.
Preserve and reuse existing methods from ChemStation in OpenLab CDS including compound identification settings and integration events.
Transfer user and instrument information, including user/user groups, roles/permissions and instrument configurations.
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FAQs and considerations
Yes, it is possible to move methods, data, results, and reports from ChemStation Rev B.04.03 to OpenLab CDS.
No. You can move data by project, group, or by acquisition date.
OpenLab CDS is another chromatography data system in the OpenLab Family. Although it shares many similarities to ChemStation, they are two distinctly different platforms. We have renamed OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition to OpenLab ChemStation to reduce confusion.
For more complex methods and data, including those involving macro automation, on-demand services are available for advanced workflow migration. Please contact your Agilent representative to discuss further.
The primary reasons for moving to OpenLab CDS are for compliance and scalability. If either of those are considerations for the near or even long term, we recommend transitioning to OpenLab CDS. Other considerations for moving may be access to exclusive OpenLab CDS features like custom calculations and reporting. To ease the transition, mixed environments with both ChemStation and OpenLab CDS are fully supported.
We still love ChemStation and want to continue to support you. Agilent recommends updating to the newest version of ChemStation (LTS 01.11) and investing in a software maintenance agreement (SMA). Please contact your Agilent representative to discuss further.