Workflow for creating a basic protocol

The following table presents the workflow for creating a protocol.

 

Step	For this task...	See...
1	Prepare for protocol writing.	Preparing for protocol writing
2	Log in to the VWorks software.	Logging in, logging out, and changing passwords
3	Add devices and create a profile for each device.	Adding devices
4	Create a protocol.	Creating a new protocol
5	Set protocol options.	Setting protocol options
6	Add an alarm.	Adding an alarm
7	Configure labware.	Configuring labware
8	Adding processes.	Adding processes
9	Set plate properties.	Setting plate parameters
10	Add tasks.	Adding and deleting tasks To use macros for commonly used task sequences, see About protocol macros and the macro library.
11	Optional. Set up startup and cleanup protocols.	Setting up Startup and Cleanup Protocol processes
12	Save the protocol.	Saving the protocol
13	Compile the protocol.	Compiling the protocol
14	Simulate the protocol run.	Simulating the protocol run
15	Optional. Print the protocol.	Printing protocols

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Creating a simplified interface for operators to use	Creating protocol forms for operators
Protocols, processes, and tasks	About protocols, processes, and tasks
Using advanced features	Creating a protocol: advanced topics