Opening a protocol

About this topic

The instructions in this topic assume that the protocol is associated with the correct device file, profiles, teachpoint files, labware definitions, liquid classes, and other relevant files and databases. For details about how these components relate and impact each other, see Relationship of VWorks components. For instructions on creating or selecting different device files, profiles, and other relevant files, see Workflow for creating a basic protocol.

Procedure

To open a protocol:

1	Log in to the VWorks software. For instructions, see Logging in, logging out, and changing passwords.

2	Select File > Open. The Open dialog box opens.

3	In the Open dialog box, select the file type Protocol Files (*.pro) file. Locate and select the protocol and then click Open.

The protocol information is displayed in the VWorks window. Notice that the name of the protocol appears in the title bar and on the tab in the protocol area.

 

To open multiple protocols:

Repeat the steps in previous procedure to open multiple protocols.

To view a particular protocol, in the Protocol area, click the tab that displays the protocol name.

Note: Every protocol requires a device file to run. When you open a protocol file, the device file associated with it is automatically loaded. However, the device file is not displayed. If you want to display the device file, click the Workspace tab in the Available tasks area, and then click the device file name.

 

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
VWorks software components	Relationship of VWorks components
Preparing devices for a run	Device user guide
Creating protocols	• Creating a protocol: basic procedure • Creating a protocol: advanced topics
Setting the log file directories	Setting log file directories
Setting error-handling options	Setting error-handling options
Setting up email notification	Setting up email notification
Adding an alarm	Adding an alarm
Running a protocol	Workflow for running a protocol