LabChip GX/GXII User Manual

Data Analysis 51Opening a Data FileOpen a data file to view the data, to compare the data to other datafiles in the same workspace, or to change analysis setting and viewthe reanalyzed data. Data files generated by the LabChip GXsoftware have a .gxd file extension. Data files generated by theLabChip HT software, which have a .cla file extension, can also beopened in the LabChip GX software if the 21 CFR Part 11 option isnot installed.To open a data file:1 Open a new workspace (see page 50) or a workspace thatalready contains compatible data files.2 On the menu bar, select File Import Data File. If the 21 CFRPart 11 option is not installed, the Select a Data File Windowopens. If the 21 CFR Part 11 option is installed, the CDRManager Window opens.3 Select the name of the data file to open and click the Openbutton. The selected data file is imported into the openworkspace. Use Ctrl+click or Shift+click to select multiple files.• To select a .cla file, select CLA from the Files of Type dropdownlist in the Select a Data File window. The selected .clafile is converted to a .gxd file, and the new .gxd file isimported into the open workspace. The new .gxd data file issaved in the same folder as the original .cla file. Anychanges are saved to the .gxd file. The .cla file cannot bechanged.NOTEAfter the .cla file is converted to a .gxd file, use the .gxd file in anyworkspaces. Re-importing the same .cla file will over-write theexisting .gxd file and any analysis changes saved in the .gxd file willbe lost.4 If desired, right-click on the data file name in the Plate View orPlate List and select Rename Plate to change the name of theplate in the display. (The name of the data file does not change.)5 Select the desired wells to view in each collection in theworkspace (see page 53).6 See “Modifying Analysis Parameters” on page 62 for informationabout changing analysis parameters.P/N 127170 Rev. 00 LabChip GX User Manual Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.