Define Startup Preferences

You can save time with creating protocols by following these steps to define a New Protocol template and use it at startup.

Create a protocol template

1. Click the New button or select File>New.
2. Click Name. Select the instrument and define its Port and Settings.
3. Optionally, select the Plate Type, fill in the text fields, and add any steps that you want all new protocols to include.
4. Click Save and assign a unique name, e.g. Template.LHC.
5. Select Tools>Preferences>New Protocol.
6. Select the button for Protocol selected below to use as a template.
7. Click selected and select the protocol you created as a template.

Define startup behavior:

8. After completing the steps above, select the Startup Options tab.
9. Select the button for New Protocol.
10. Click OK to save your new preferences.