How to import the GMD refenrence library into NIST MS Search

I got this question asked today and thought this is worth be documented. I only have version 2.0 of the NIST ms search software at hand, but I assume that the way to import the reference library is pretty similar in later versions.

1. Start the program.
   
   
   
2. Click Librarian on the tab control at the bottom.
   
   
3. Create a library by clicking the most right button in the toolbar.
   
   
4. Type an appropriate library name - "GMD".
   
5. Close the dialog by clicking OK. The click on the Import button, left in the toolbar.
   
   
6. Select the msp-file downloaded from the GMD. Make sure to first select "All files" in the file type menu.
   
   
7. In the option check "include Synonyms" Click "Import All".
   
   
8. The import is starting.
   
   
9. You can cancel the library matching process.
   
   
10.  The GMD reference library is imported and ready for use.
    
    

cheers

Jan