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The following table describes some of the more common workspace components
specific to running the HTS.
Use the commands in the menu bar to operate the software.
• Use the Experiment menu to add a new experiment to the Browser or open a
template. A new experiment automatically contains global cytometer settings
and a global worksheet. For information, see Creating Experiments on page 64.
• Use the commands in the HTS menu to perform maintenance procedures on the
HTS. For information, see Maintenance on page 103.
Click a button in the Workspace toolbar to hide
or show the corresponding window. Windows
can be resized by dragging a border or corner.
Click the plate button ( ) to view the Plate
window.
• Use the Browser window to create and set up experiments and view
experimental data hierarchically.
In the Browser, double-click an experiment to open it.
• Click the New Experiment button (
) in the Browser toolbar to create a new
experiment.
• Click the New Plate button ( ) in the Browser toolbar to add a default 96-
well U-bottom plate to the open experiment.
• Click the arrow next to the New Plate button ( ) to choose a new plate
type to add to the experiment.
The type you choose becomes the default.
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closed
open
experiment
experiment
current tube
pointer
Browser
toolbar
96-well flat-bottom plate
96-well V-bottom plate
96-well U-bottom plate
384-well flat-bottom plate
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