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Converting .mff files

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Conversion of .mff files using Net Station Tools

  1. Locate the “.mff” files in the folder where you initially selected the path. Typically this
    Data will be in the EEG Folder that is on the desktop.
  2. At this point, double-check each of the 4 file names ensuring the correct naming
    convention was followed (subjectID_week#_condition) and edit if necessary.
  3. Open “Net Station Tools”.
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  4. Click on the Simple Binary Export Tool (bottom left hand side). This would have been
    preset up for you.
  5. Drag all four (4) .mff files into the empty box in the top right of Net Station Tools.
    FAQ Conversion of .mff files using Net Station Tools Page 1
  6. In the box below, select “Export to Binary”, then in the box below that, select “Export to
    Simple Binary”, then click “Run”.
    1. ○ 5 files will be exported for each .mff file.
      1. .epoc, .raw, IMP.txt, GAIN.txt, and Ehst.txt
    2. ○ A total of 24 files should be added to the EEG folder ( .epoc, .raw, IMP.txt,
      GAIN.txt, Ehst.txt and .mff) after this process is complete.
  7. 7. At the end of the conversion process, a total of 24 files should be located in the folder
    that contained the .mff files