Match! Basics

Match! is a program for phase analysis using powder diffraction data. After program startup in the default "Beginner" mode, Match! will automatically try to run a qualitative and (semi-) quantitative analysis (; see below).

In the Match! window, the main tasks are rapidly available as buttons with a yellow background in the center of the main toolbar at the top: These buttons in the toolbar at the top can be used to rapidly access the most important tasks.

With most of these buttons/commands, Match! will take care about any data or information that may be required automatically: If Match! cannot perform a certain task automatically (like the selection of restraints or matching phases) and "Guided operations" have been activated on the "General" page of the "Options" window (which is the default setting), you will be given detailed instructions in a new window and then be asked to manually accomplish the task. When you have finished, you can indicate this by pressing a corresponding "Confirm" button.

"Guided operations" are active when using the default "Beginner" user level. If you are using a different user level (maybe "Expert"), you can activate them on the "General" page of the "Options" window.

What you can also do with Match!:

Recommended next reading: The working area

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