Configuration profile example

In this example, we import data from a text file with 3 datasets.

Table view

To understand the structure, the following figure shows the source file in a table view. We want to acquire the data with the area that is marked as blue, it represents 3 96-well plates.
Configuration profile example, table view
Figure 1. Configuration profile example, table view

First step: Locate the datasets

To configure the configuration profile, you first have to define where the dataset(s) are located within your file. In our example, we have 3 datasets (see #1), 2 header lines (see #2) and 2 lines between the datasets (see #3).

Use the File structure tab for these settings.
Configuration profile example, text view
Figure 2. Configuration profile example, text view
No. Description Settings in the File structure tab

1

The file has 3 datasets, we want to acquire all of them.

Dataset > All datasets from source file: active

2

The file starts with 2 header lines.

Dataset location > Header lines: 2

3

There are 2 lines between the actual datasets.

Dataset location > Lines between datasets: 2
Configuration profile example, File structure tab
Figure 3. Example configuration in the File structure tab

Second step: Define the dataset layout

Then, you have to define how the data is stored within a dataset. In our example, every dataset has 12 columns with data (see #4) and 8 rows with data (see #6), and the semicolon is used as a separator (see #5)

Use the Dataset tab for these settings.
Configuration profile example, text view
Figure 4. Configuration profile example, text view
No. Description Settings in the Dataset tab

4

Each dataset has 14 columns, 12 of which contain data. The data starts in column 3.

Columns > Exact column count: 14

Columns > Import all except: 1,2

5

The semicolon (;) is used as the separator.

Columns > Separator: ;

6

Each dataset has 8 rows.

Rows > Exact row count: 8

Rows > Import: all
Configuration profile example, Dataset tab
Figure 5. Example configuration in the Dataset tab