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Criterion Stain Free TM System | Exporting Results
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See below for which file format to use for each type of export:
• Raw Image - Use a .tif when you want all data to be retained. This
option creates a larger file, but allows you to analyze the image in
other software such as InfoQuest FP or Quantity One
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• Displayed Image - You can choose between .bmp, .png, and .jpg
formats, when exporting a displayed image. The gel will display
with any lanes, bands, and annotations.
Exporting as a .jpg produces a smaller file, but the conversion to .jpg
loses some data. This format should only be used for export of visual
information to presentation or word processing software, such as
Power Point or Word.
• Analysis Table to Excel - If you have Excel installed on your
computer, choosing File > Export > Analysis Table to Excel opens
your Analysis Table in Excel directly. You can then use Excel’s Save
As function to produce several other useful formats.
• Analysis Table to File -Exports as a CSV file, so your data file can
be opened in a database application.
Analysis Table Export
The Analysis Table window has several buttons to export your data to different
formats, depending upon how the data is to be presented.
C OPY A NALYSIS T ABLE TO THE C LIPBOARD
Click this button to copy the Analysis Table to your clipboard, to paste your
Analysis Table into word processing or presentation applications. It is best to
use the Vertical table orientation when copying to an 8-1/2x11” page, to allow
the columns enough room to display.
E XPORT A NALYSIS T ABLE TO A F ILE
This exports as a CSV (comma-separated values) file, so your data file can be
opened in a database application.
E XPORT A NALYSIS T ABLE TO A S PREADSHEET
This button allows you to use Excel’s sort and formula functions on your data.
If you have Excel installed on your computer, your data opens in Excel.