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Creating the batch
The Batch Designer will be launched for the selected plate type so that you can complete the
process of setting up the new batch – see
Setting up batches , page 24, for details.
Creating a new batch based on an existing batch or an exported batch file
Note See
Creating a completely new batch
, page 18, for how to create a new batch from scratch.
To create a new batch based on an existing batch or an exported batch file:
1. Press
to display the Launch Batch Designer dialog box:
Go to Step 2 if you want to create a new batch from an existing batch; go to Step 3 if
you want to create a new batch from an exported batch file.
Note The plate configuration will be inherited from the existing batch and any settings you make
using the Plate Configuration button will be ignored.
2. If you want the new batch to have the same settings as an existing batch:
a. Press
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