Using The Sds Software - Applied Biosystems 7900HT User Manual

Using the SDS Software

Starting the
Software
About the
Software
Interface
Menubar
Contains a directory of menus
governing the operation of the
software
General Toolbar
Contains icons for controlling
the basic functions of the
software (see page
Message Bar
Displays messages that indicate
the status of the instrument and
the SDS software (see page
Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User Guide
1. Do one of the following:
• Select
SDS 2.2.1.
• Double-click
If you are using an SDS Enterprise Database on your local area network, the
software will automatically prompt you to log in.
2. (Database Only) In the Login dialog box, enter your user name and password,
and click .
When working with a database, the SDS software requires that all users
Note:
have a user account and password (see the SDS Enterprise Database for the
Applied 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 with
the 7900HT instrument. If the connection is successful, the software displays the
Connected icon (
See "About the Message Bar" on page 2-9
All software operations and displayed information occur inside the workspace of the
SDS software. The workspace provides quick access to all elements of the software
through the menubar and a pair of toolbars.
user interface of the SDS software.
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Figure 2-3 Elements of the SDS Software User Interface
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(SDS 2.2.1) on the computer desktop.
) in the status bar when a plate document is open.
for more information.
Figure 2-3
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Using the SDS Software

SDS 2.2.1 >
summarizes the features of the
Window buttons
Minimize ( ), maximize (
or close ( ) the window
Display Toolbar
Contains icons for controlling
the display of information in
the SDS software workspace
(see page 2-8)
Instrument Connection Icon
Indicates the status of the
connection to the 7900HT
instrument (see
DRAFT
),
page 2-9)
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