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The following Delete, New, Edit, and Undo buttons only display depending on actions taken
in the Create Sample tab.
• Delete - Deletes a highlighted sample.
• New - Creates a new sample.
• Edit - Edits a highlighted sample.
• Undo - Reopens the Create Sample tab without saving any changes made using the Edit
or New buttons.
• Save - Saves changes made to the Sample list.
• Close - Returns to the Samples tab.
Batches
Use the Batches page to create and run a new batch from an existing protocol, a new batch
from a new protocol, or a new multi-batch. This page contains the following tabs:
Protocol - Displays when the Create a New Batch from an existing Protocol button is clicked.
Stds & Ctrls - Displays when the Create a New Batch from an existing Protocol and
Create a New Batch from a new Protocol buttons are clicked.
Analytes - Displays when the Create a New Batch from a new Protocol button is clicked.
Plate Layout - Displays when the Create a New Batch from an existing Protocol and
Create a New Batch from a new Protocol buttons are clicked.
New MultiBatch - Displays when the Create a New Multi-Batch button is clicked.
Batches Tab
The Batches tab displays the following:
• Create a New Batch from an existing Protocol - Opens the Protocol tab, where you can
create a new batch from an existing protocol. For more information, see Create a New
Batch from an Existing Protocol .
• Create a New Multi-Batch - Simultaneously opens the New Multibatch tab and the
Select Pending Batch dialog box, where you can create a multi-batch from pending
batches. For more information, see
Create a Multi-Batch .
• Pending Batches - Displays a list of pending batches. It includes the batch name,
protocol, protocol version, date, and status for each pending batch. If there is no data in the
list of pending batches, the following buttons do not appear on the screen.
• Single Step - Instructs the system to acquire a two wells and then pause. This ensures the
system is working correctly before running an entire batch.
• Save Prtcl - Saves a protocol and or assay standard/control information.
• Plate Layout - Opens the Report dialog box, which includes the Batch Plate Layout
Report. See
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