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Data import
Use data acquisition and data import add-ons to import external response values and observation data into PLA 3.0 for further processing and evaluation.
Text Data Acquisition Module
Use the Text Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from generic (*.txt) text and comma-separated value (*.csv) files, independent from the device you are using.

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Data import
Use data acquisition and data import add-ons to import external response values and observation data into PLA 3.0 for further processing and evaluation.
- Cytiva Biacore™ Data Acquisition Module
  Use the Cytiva Biacore™ Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from Cytiva Biacore™ (*.xml) files. You can use files from the Control Software and the Evaluation Software.
- Gen5™ Data Acquisition Module
  Use the Gen5™ Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from Gen5™ experiment (*.xpt) files.
- Microsoft Excel® Data Acquisition Module
  Use the Microsoft Excel® Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from generic Excel (*.xls and *.xlsx) files, independent from the device you are using.
- SoftMax® Pro (3.x - 5.x) Data Acquisition Module
  Use the SoftMax® Pro (3.x - 5.x) Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from Molecular Devices' SoftMax® Pro (*.pda and *.eda) files.
- SoftMax® Pro (6.x - 7.x) Data Acquisition Module
  Use the SoftMax® Pro (6.x - 7.x) Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from Molecular Devices' SoftMax® Pro (*.xml) files.
- SoftMax® Pro (6.x - 7.x) for digitally signed data Data Acquisition Module
  Use the SoftMax® Pro (6.x - 7.x) for digitally signed data Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from Molecular Devices' SoftMax® Pro (*.xml) files with digital signatures.
- Tecan Magellan™ Data Acquisition Module
  Use the Tecan Magellan™ Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from Tecan Magellan™ workspace (*.wsp) files.
- Tecan Magellan™ (Automation) Data Acquisition Module
  Use the Tecan Magellan™ (Automation) Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from Tecan Magellan™. In file operating mode, you can acquire data from Tecan Magellan™ (*.wsp) workspace files. In method operating mode, you can acquire data from Tecan Magellan™ (*.mth) method files which control the Tecan Magellan™ software.
- Tecan Magellan™ Import Module for bioMérieux Endotoxin Detection Assays
  Use the Tecan Magellan™ Import Module for bioMérieux Endotoxin Detection Assays to import assay data from Tecan Magellan™ reader control software into PLA 3.0.
- Text Data Acquisition Module
  Use the Text Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from generic (*.txt) text and comma-separated value (*.csv) files, independent from the device you are using.
  - Installation
    Find details on the system requirements for the Text add-on and the steps to install the add-on in your environment.
  - Configuration
    The Text Data Acquisition Module comes equipped with a default configuration that covers the most common use cases. You can change this configuration if you require.
  - Data acquisition
    Acquire data to import response values from external systems into existing PLA 3.0 documents.
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Text Data Acquisition Module

Current add-on version: 1.3.1 (build 291)

Use the Text Data Acquisition Module to acquire data from generic (*.txt) text and comma-separated value (*.csv) files, independent from the device you are using.

File types


Source files	text and *.csv files
Target document types	Quantitative response assay documents Dichotomous assay documents Dose-response analysis documents

Text Data Acquisition Module

File types

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