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3-18 Operation
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At the DEFINE Options screen, press Soft Key 2 to begin the plate
MAP process.
MAP GENERATION
This option (Figure 3-23) allows the user to select manual or automatic plate
map generation for the assay. Any previously defined value is shown on the
top line of the display and the available options on the second.
M A P G E N E R A T I O N ? M A N U A L
A U T O M A N U A L
Figure 3-23: Selecting Manual or Automatic Map Generation
Automatic Plate Map Generation refers to the ability of the software to
automatically generate a Plate Map after the number of blanks, controls,
standards and samples have been identified.
Manual Plate Map Generation refers to the ability of the user to identify
where each blank, control, standard, or sample will be located.
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Press SOFT KEY 1 for sample plate map generation. The display
will update to reflect the selection.
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Press SOFT KEY 2 for MANUAL plate map generation. The display
updates to reflect the selection.
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NOTE: Use the SHIFT-CLEAR keys to clear any previously defined map.