iCys User Guide

iCys Cytometric Analysis Software Application Overview iCys Task Bar
iCys Task Bar
The iCys task bar is designed to guide you through the tasks
necessary to set up an experiment and collect data.
Tip: The task bar can be docked on either side of the screen.
To change its docking location, right-click anywhere on
the task bar and choose the appropriate option.
The task bar consists of three main sections: the Setup area, the
View area, and the Scan area. Each of these will be described in the
following section.
Setup Section
Using the Setup section of the task bar you can:
❑ Select a Protocol Template
❑ Create a new Workspace Protocol
❑ Select a previously defined Workspace Protocol
❑ Select a Saved Run for viewing or re-analysis
The tools in Setup allow you to define the settings specific to your
analysis. In Setup you may define an analysis protocol or select a
pre-defined protocol template.
Within the protocol you may:
❍ Select lasers and PMT detectors for the experiment
❍ Select primary and secondary channels
❍ Enable phantom contouring
❍ Define or select virtual channels
❍ Set up repetitive scans
❍ Select the general instrument settings (such as carrier type,
etc.)
New Run
iCys allows you to choose among several run templates. These
templates are provided with iCys and are designed to address some
of the more common types of experiments. You may use these
templates as they are, or alter them to suit your needs.
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