Overview of software architecture
The AssayMAP Bravo Platform requires the following software, which runs on a single computer workstation:
• Agilent Protein Sample Prep Workbench. A collection of simple form-based user interfaces for running the applications and utilities that control the AssayMAP Bravo Platform. Each application and utility has default methods that can be altered and saved. The Protein Sample Prep Workbench runs within the VWorks software.
• Microsoft Excel. Required for the Workbench method setup tools, reagent volume calculators, and Syringe Test data analysis tool.
• Agilent VWorks software 14.1.1. A combination of Agilent OpenLab software components and Agilent VWorks software that provides the user management and instrument control for the AssayMAP Bravo Platform. The software is available in the following editions.
VWorks edition | File storage type | Compliance enabled? |
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VWorks Plus | Content Management Note: A system or VWorks administrator can use the Content Browser to view and edit the project structure and contents at /VWorks Projects/VWorks/ | Yes |
VWorks Standard | Local file system Note: Any user can access the project files directly using the Windows File Explorer at C:\OLSS Projects\VWorks Projects\VWorks\ | No |
The following figures show the software architecture for each VWorks edition. As the figures show, the OpenLab components include a Control Panel, which is the user interface for the Shared Services. The Shared Services, such as user access, software licenses, and storage are configured initially when the software is installed. For more details on these OpenLab components, see the VWorks Plus Configuration and Administration Guide or VWorks Standard Configuration and Administration Guide.
Figure Architecture of VWorks Plus and Protein Sample Prep Workbench
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Figure Architecture of VWorks Standard and Protein Sample Prep Workbench
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The VWorks files, such as device files, profiles, labware, protocols, and the like are stored as .roiZip archives. All file modifications must be handled within the VWorks software.
The VWorks software cannot reload files (.roiZip extension) that have been modified or renamed outside of the VWorks software.