VWorks Software User Guide : Creating a protocol: basic procedure : Workflow for creating a basic protocol
Workflow for creating a basic protocol
The following table presents the workflow for creating a protocol.
 
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1 
Prepare for protocol writing.
Preparing for protocol writing
2 
Log in to the VWorks software.
Starting up and logging in
 
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 
If the protocol uses files created in other software, such as barcode input files, determine if you need to import the files into Shared Services storage.
Importing and exporting miscellaneous files
7 
Configure labware.
Configuring labware
8 
Add 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
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Creating a simplified interface for operators to use
Creating forms for protocol operators
Protocols, processes, and tasks
About protocols, processes, and tasks
Using advanced features
Creating a protocol: advanced topics