Labware Editor overview

VWorks Software Setup Guide : Defining labware : Labware Editor overview

Labware Editor tabs

The Labware Editor has two tabbed pages:

• Labware Entries. Provides tools for creating and editing labware definitions.

• Labware Classes. Provides tools for creating and editing labware classes and the labware entries for each class.

Labware Entries tab

Sub-tabs

The Labware Entries tab contains the following sub-tabs that contain the properties associated with a labware entry.

To find out more about…	See…
Plate Properties tab	Setting microplate properties
Pipette/Well Definition tab	Setting tip and well properties for pipetting
Labware Classes tab	Creating and assigning labware classes
Image tab	Adding a labware image
Centrifuge Loader tab	Setting Centrifuge Loader properties
BenchCel tab	Setting BenchCel properties
Bravo tab	Setting Bravo properties
Stacker tab	Setting Stacker properties

Labware selection list

The labware selection list, which is the left-hand column, displays the list of labware definitions and allows you to select the labware entry that you want to edit.

Labware-Entry General Properties area

The Labware-Entry General Properties area displays the labware properties that apply across all sub-tabs.

Labware Classes tab

You use the Labware Classes tab to create labware classes and assign defined labware to a labware class.

Related information

For information about...	See...
The Labware Editor	About defining labware with the Labware Editor
Workflow for defining labware in the Labware Editor	Workflow for defining labware
VWorks Plus only. Audit trails	Audit trails and how changes are tracked