Select the source file

To start the acquisition of data, you have to select the source file provided by the external system. Usually, this file contains the data values you want to import. It can also provide additional information such as details on the generation of the values, metadata, or the import logic.

Before you begin

Each data acquisition system has a specific order for reading data. In the Observations editor, PLA 3.0 adds the imported response values top-down. If this order does not comply with your external data source, move the rows in the Observations editor up or down, as required.
Order of importing response values from an external data source
Figure 1. Order of importing response values from an external data source
Note: We recommend recording measurements of the entire assay plate, even if only part of it has samples. If you measure only part of the plate, ensure that the layout in the By Position editor matches the dimensions of the reading to prevent incorrect well assignments during data acquisition.

Procedure

To select the source file:
  1. Navigate to the folder where you have saved the source file, select it, and select Open.
    Figure 2. Selection of source file for data acquisition
  2. Select Acquire.