exportDatabase
Description
The exportDatabase task (
) exports all data in the inventory database to the specified location. You can use this task to create a backup copy of the inventory database at the desired point in the protocol.
) exports all data in the inventory database to the specified location. You can use this task to create a backup copy of the inventory database at the desired point in the protocol.Task is available for... | Task is available in... |
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Any device | Startup Protocol Main Protocol Cleanup Protocol |
Task parameters
After adding the exportDatabase task at the desired point in the protocol, set the following Task Parameters:
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Parameter | Description |
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File name | The path and name of the inventory file to be exported. Click the browse button to select the location and provide a name for the exported file. |
Task number | The number that indicates the position of the task in the protocol. |
Task description | The description of the task. |
Use default task description | The option to use the default task description or provide your own description for the task. Select the check box to use the default description. Clear the check box to provide your own description. |
Related information
For information about... | See... |
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Adding devices | • Device user guide |
Adding tasks in a protocol | |
clearInventory task | |
importCsvToInventory task | |
Scan Stack task | |
Upstack task | |
Reorder task | |
Quarantining labware | |
Microplate-handling tasks | |
Liquid-handling tasks | |
Scheduling tasks |