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Using SDS Plate Documents
Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User Guide 2-29
Using SDS Plate Documents
Using Multiple
Plate Documents
Although the SDS software can handle multiple documents simultaneously, the
processing speed of the computer decreases with each open document. Consequently,
Applied Biosystems recommends limiting the number of open documents to 10.
Elements of a
Plate Document
Figure 2-8 shows a typical plate document and identifies its components which are
described on the following pages.
Figure 2-8 Common Elements of SDS Plate Documents
Plate Grid
The cells of the plate grid correspond to the wells of the reaction device that the plate
document models. The grid displays well information according to the type of plate
document. The Plate Grid properties settings in the Display Settings dialog box
determine content and appearance of the information displayed inside the cells of the
grid.
Note: For more information on configuring the display settings for the plate grid,
click (help button).
Table Pane
The table pane displays the setup and analysis properties for the plate document. You
can export the table pane as a tab-delimited text file for use by a spreadsheet
application (see Appendix A, “Software Reference,” for more information).
Plate grid
(see below)
Tabs
(page 2-30)
Well inspector
(page 2-31)
Tab le p a n e
(page 2-29)