Custom Layer

In a custom layer, you can define a different set of ingredients in each well.

Custom Layer Example

Custom Layer Example

Layers Design Panel

The Layers Design panel on the right side of the ROCK MAKER window facilitates users with Layers and Conditions tabs to design layers. All existing layers are accessible through the section above the two tabs.

Layers Design Panel in Custom Layer

Layers Design Panel in Custom Layer

  • List of Layers displays all created layers. The right and left arrows are used to navigate.

    List of Layers Example

    List of Layers Example

  • Layers tab allows you to:

    Item

    Description

    Layer Name

    Use the default layer name or type in a name.

    Target

    Select a well or drop.

    Volume

    Type in the desired volume.

    Layer Options (a part of Advanced Options)

    Select Override, Locked, or both.

    Concentration (a part of Advanced Options)

    Select Volume Base or Concentration Base.
    Layers Tab

    Layers Tab

    Note

    In an optimized experiment, all information in the Iterative Screen Info section will be provided. For more information, read Iterative Screen Optimization (ISO) in Optimizing Experiments.

    Iterative Screen Info

    Iterative Screen Info

  • Conditions tab allows you to:

    Item

    Description

    Max conditions

    Discover the maximum number of conditions.

    Available conditions

    Discover the number of added conditions.

    Add Conditions

    Define one or more conditions at once.

    Condition#

    • Add a condition by clicking add.

    • Add ingredients by clicking add_ingredients.

    • Copy a condition by clicking copy.

      Note

      Double-click the button to cancel copying.

    • Paste a condition by clicking paste.

    • Delete a condition by clicking delete.

      Note

      You can modify an ingredient using the Edit edit and Delete delete buttons.
    Conditions Tab

    Conditions Tab

Changing the Condition Order

Conditions are dispensed in the order they appear in the Conditions tab of the Layers Design panel. You can change the order by dragging each condition up or down.

Changing the Condition Order

Changing the Condition Order

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