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

Appendix ASoftware ReferenceExporting GraphicsExporting a Plotas a JPEGGraphic FileThe 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 an element of a plate document as a graphic:1. Select the plot or grid you want to export.2. Choose from the following:– If exporting a plot, adjust its dimensions (length and width) as you want themto appear in the exported graphic file. The exported graphic file retains thedimensions of the original screen element.– If exporting the plate grid, do not adjust the size of the wells. The softwarecaptures the whole grid regardless of the size of the view.3. Right-click the plot or grid, and select Save Plot/Grid to Image File from thecontextual menu.Note: If a pane cannot be exported as a graphic, the contextual menu will notcontain the Save Plot/Grid to Image File option.4. In the Save As dialog box, navigate to the directory you want to receive theexported graphic file.5. In the File name field, and enter a name for the new file.6. Click .The software saves the plot or grid as a JPEG graphic in the designateddirectory.Exporting Plate Document DataExporting Datafrom a PlateDocumentThe 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.To export an element of a plate document:1. Click the plate document to select it.IMPORTANT! The plate document must be the top-most object in the workspace.2. Click (or select File > Export).3. Navigate to the directory you would like to receive the exported file(s).A-16 Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User GuideDRAFTSeptember 1, 2004 11:39 am, App_SWReference.fm