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

Using the SDS SoftwareUsing the SDS SoftwareStarting theSoftwareAbout theSoftwareInterface1. Do one of the following:• Select > Programs > Applied Biosystems > SDS 2.2.1 >SDS 2.2.1.• Double-click (SDS 2.2.1) on the computer desktop.If you are using an SDS Enterprise Database on your local area network, thesoftware will automatically prompt you to log in.2. (Database Only) In the Login dialog box, enter your user name and password,and click .Note: When working with a database, the SDS software requires that all usershave a user account and password (see the SDS Enterprise Database for theApplied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System Administrators Guide(PN 4351669) for more information on assigning and modifying user accounts.)The computer starts the SDS software and attempts to establish communication withthe 7900HT instrument. If the connection is successful, the software displays theConnected icon () in the status bar when a plate document is open.See “About the Message Bar” on page 2-9 for more information.All software operations and displayed information occur inside the workspace of theSDS software. The workspace provides quick access to all elements of the softwarethrough the menubar and a pair of toolbars. Figure 2-3 summarizes the features of theuser interface of the SDS software.MenubarContains a directory of menusgoverning the operation of thesoftwareWindow buttonsMinimize ( ), maximize ( ),or close ( ) the windowGeneral ToolbarContains icons for controllingthe basic functions of thesoftware (see page 2-8)Display ToolbarContains icons for controllingthe display of information inthe SDS software workspace(see page 2-8)Message BarDisplays messages that indicatethe status of the instrument andthe SDS software (see page 2-9)Figure 2-3Elements of the SDS Software User InterfaceInstrument Connection IconIndicates the status of theconnection to the 7900HTinstrument (see page 2-9)Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User Guide 2-7DRAFTSeptember 1, 2004 11:38 am, CH_GetStart.fm