Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS ...

Chapter 5Analyzing End-Point DataAfter the AnalysisUser AccessRequirementPost-AnalysisOptionsChanging theDisplay SettingsPrinting a ReportExporting PlateDocument DataIf using the SDS Enterprise Database, you must belong to the Scientist orAdministrator User Group to save the results of an analysis to the database.The following options are available after the analysis:Changing the Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see below)Printing a Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see below)Exporting Plate Document Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see below)Saving the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19Before printing or exporting the analyzed data, you can reconfigure the appearanceof several elements of the plate document including the results table, plate grid, andmost plots (Allelic Discrimination, Raw Data, and Background plots).1. Click (or select View > Display Settings).2. In the Display Settings dialog box, click for further instructions onmodifying the display settings.The SDS software can print a report of the analyzed data containing individual ormultiple elements of the plate document.1. Click (or select File > Print Report).2. In the Print Report dialog box, click the for instructions on setting up,previewing, and printing the report.Exporting Plate Document Data as a Tab-Delimited Text FileThe SDS software can export raw or analyzed data in tab-delimited (*.txt) format forall or a select group of wells on a plate document. The exported files are compatiblewith most spreadsheet applications and programs that can read tab-delimited text.To export run data as a tab-delimited text file, choose one of the following for furtherinstructions:• See “Exporting Plate Document Data” on page A-16.• Click within the table view.Help buttonExporting Plots as GraphicsThe SDS software can export most panes and plots of the plate document as JPEG(Joint Photographic Experts Group) graphic files. The JPEG file format iscompatible with most word processing and spreadsheet applications and can beincorporated directly into HTML documents for viewing by most web browsersoftware.To export a plot as a graphic file, see “Exporting Graphics” on page A-16 or clickwithin the plot of interest for further instructions.5-18 Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User GuideDRAFTSeptember 1, 2004 11:39 am, CH_End-Point.fm