# Extracting data around specific triggers using Batch Processing

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Select 'Batch Processing' to open the 'Export data' window'.

1. In the 'General' tab

* Enable Convert files
* Select the desired format for conversion, e.g., CSV
* Enable 'Convert each input file to separate output file.'
* Enable 'Extract only data around specific triggers.'
* Click 'Browse' and specify the location to store the output file(s) (select 'Make New Folder' to save the file(s) in a completely 'new folder').
* Click 'OK'

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2. In the 'Input files' tab

* Click on the ‘Add file(s) for conversion’ icon.
* Select the desired IVD file.
* Click 'Open'.

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This inputs the file to the Export data.

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3. In the 'Trigger data filters' tab

* Set/define the 'Pre-Trigger time (sec)' and 'Post-Trigger time' (sec).
* Click 'Process'.

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Wait whilst the processing is complete.

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Click 'Close' once the processing is complete.

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Click 'OK' to proceed.

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The output files for each trigger event are saved at the specified location.


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