Import a plate record
To create a template for an import plate record file, export a plate. See “Create and
manage plate records“ on page 76.
Note:
The Container name, Plate ID, and Sample Names need to be changed before
you can use the file for import. You can use a spreadsheet program to create the
import file, but you must save the final file as a tab-delimited text file (TXT).
IMPORTANT!
If you specify an instrument protocol or results group name, the entry
must exactly match a name that currently exists in the Data Collection Software,
including capitalization. If entries do not match exactly, an error is displayed and the
plate record is not imported.
1.
In the Plate Manager, click Import, then navigate to the plate record TXT file to
import.
2.
Select the file of interest, then click Open.
A progress screen opens. Click OK when the import is complete.
Chapter 6
Create and manage plate records and results groups
Import a plate record
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