The Object Creator can be used to create entirely new objects for use in <flow>.

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To get started, the user just needs a technical drawing of the object they’re trying to create.

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The object creator walks the user through each important parameter, presents a preview, and allows the user to save the object ready for import into <flow>.

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Most parameters have some sort of visual representation; however, additional explanation will be provided.

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• Display Name: The name of the plate displayed in <flow>.
• Width, Length & Height of plate: As stated - please note i.prep only supports plates that conform to SBS format.
• Number of Rows/Columns: The rows (typically labelled as letters) and columns (typically labelled as numbers) on the plate.
• Item Capacity: The nominal capacity of the item in micro-liters.
• Item Radius: The radius of the opening of the item.
• Item Depth: The depth of the item from center of the opening to center of the bottom.
• Item Spacing X/Y: The spacing between each well on the X and Y axes.
• Item Offset X/Y: The distance between the nearest edge of the plate and the “A1” item on the X and Y axes.
• Consumable Clearance: The distance between the opening of the item and the top of any tubes inserted (lids, screw caps, etc).
• Travel Clearance: How far the tip of the pipette moves vertically away from the opening of the item before moving to a different item.
• Extension (.fco/.json): .fco is the native import format for objects in <flow>. The JSON is also available so that users can make granular edits in a JSON editor of their choice before importing.

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To use the Object Creator, simply input each of these values, ensure the preview looks close to what you’re trying to achieve, and import into flow!

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