Dako Autostainer Plus - Manual (Page 22)

22 Dako Autostainer Plus | User Guide
Copy Function
The Copy function can be accessed by moving the mouse pointer to Copy on the menu bar and
pressing the left mouse button. This function activates the Select and Paste commands which
allow selection of programmed tiles in the Programming Grid. The selected tiles can be copied
over (pasted) on either unprogrammed or programmed tiles (see the Copy section of Programming
Slides, section 10).
Auto Function
The Auto function can be accessed by moving the mouse pointer to Auto on the menu bar and
pressing the left mouse button. This function is used to save all or any portion of a protocol to be
used in other programs (see the Auto Programming section of Programming Slides, section 10).
The Help function is also accessible from this menu.
Command Buttons
The command buttons on the PROGRAMMING GRID and their respective functions are:
Substrate displays the EDIT REAGENT LIST screen for
substrates, allowing programming and editing of
substrate reagents.
Auxiliary displays the EDIT REAGENT LIST screen for auxiliary
reagents (e.g. counterstain), allowing programming
and editing of auxiliary reagents.
Slide Info displays the SLIDE INFORMATION screen to enter
new or edit existing slide information (e.g. Slide ID,
Case #, Block ID, # Slides, Tissue and Doctor Name).
Protocol Template displays the PROTOCOL TEMPLATE DESIGN screen
where a saved protocol template can be retrieved or a
new one created. This template is applied to the
current staining run
Next displays the PRINT SLIDE LABELS screen
Print prints the Slide Labels, Reagent Labels, Main Grid,
IHC Report, Reagent List, or Run Logs.
Exit returns to the MAIN MENU screen without saving the
program.
Help displays information to aid in the understanding and
utilization of features in the PROGRAMMING GRID.