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- Save as PDF—the Add Report to PDF and View PDF checkboxes
become active. If you keep Add Report to PDF selected, the Batch
Analysis Report is added at the top of the worksheet’s PDF file. If you
keep View PDF selected, the PDF is automatically displayed at the
completion of the batch analysis.
- Specify whether to let biexponential scales fluctuate, if applicable.
When the Freeze Biexponential Scales checkbox is selected,
biexponential scaling does not change during batch analysis. All data is
processed using scales from the tube where the current tube pointer is
set. For information on biexponential scales, refer to the BD FACSDiva
Software Reference Guide.
Preferred global worksheets can be used with wells and specimens. For
information on using preferred global worksheets, refer to the
BD FACSDiva Software Reference Manual.
NOTICE Choose zero only if you want to process the batch without
reviewing data between wells.
7 Click Start to begin batch analysis.
A message informs you when batch analysis is complete.
NOTICE A plate GUID (globally unique identifier) appears in the statistics view.
This number is unique for each plate.
Maintaining Data
Maintain the database by keeping the size below recommended limits, backing
up data on a regular basis, and deleting experiments and plates that you no
longer need. Follow the precautions and instructions for database management
given in the BD FACSDiva Software Reference Manual.