Specify custom sample file naming in a results group
1.
Create a results group as described in “Create a results group (detailed
2.
Click the Naming tab.
3.
Specify the following settings if needed.
IMPORTANT!
The maximum length for the complete path is 250 characters
(includes sample name, run folder name, and destination path name).
The software warns you if your selection exceeds the maximum, but allows you
to save the file name convention.
Specify at least one unique identifier for Sample File Name Format. If you do
not, the Example displays INVALID NAME.
Note:
Even if you create a custom run folder location, a separate default run
folder is generated that contains the log file. The log file can be used for
troubleshooting.
Field
Description
Example
Interactively displays the attributes you select.
The <ext> attribute is determined by the Analysis Type you select in the Analysis tab.
Prefix
Text you can type.
Delimiter
Symbols you can include in the file name: dash (-), dot (.), underscore (_), plus (+),
dollar ($).
Chapter 6
Create and manage plate records and results groups
Specify custom sample file naming in a results group
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