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

Procedure

To select the source file:
  1. Under Settings, select … next to Text file.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you have saved the source file, select it, and select Open.
    Selection of source file for data acquisition
    Figure 2. Selection of source file for data acquisition
  3. Select Acquire.

What to do next

If you have not yet defined a plate layout, you can map the acquired data to your plate(s). In the Observations editor, use the Adjust button for this.