Compiling the protocol

You can compile a protocol before you run it. During the compiling process, the software reports errors found in the protocol. You can use the error information to troubleshoot the protocol.

Note: The software automatically compiles the protocol whenever you start a run.

To compile a protocol:

1	On the toolbar, click Compile. The Main Log area displays any errors found. For troubleshooting information, see Maintenance and troubleshooting.

2	Review the error and warning messages in the Main Log. You should fix all the errors. Depending on the protocol-writing stage, you can choose to ignore some of the warnings.

 

3	Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the protocol compiles error-free.

4	Save the changes you made to the protocol.

Compiling a protocol with disabled devices

When you compile a protocol that contains tasks pointing to a disabled device, and no equivalent devices are available in the pool, the software displays a warning message and a is displayed on the affected task.

 

Click OK to compile the protocol.

For more information about temporarily disabling devices in a device file, see Disabling and enabling a device in the device file.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Troubleshooting compile errors	Maintenance and troubleshooting
Disabling a device in a device file	Disabling and enabling a device in the device file
Saving the protocol	Saving the protocol
Simulating the protocol run	Simulating the protocol run
Printing the protocol	Printing protocols