Modifying a Plate Label Tag¶
ROCK MAKER comes with a set of tags you can include in a barcode label. As an administrator, you can set which tags and how many lines (up to 6) to include based on the needs and available space on the label.
To modify a plate label tag:
Open the Settings menu and the Global Preferences submenu will open by default. Then, click the Label Printing section.
Label Printing Section
Insert the desired tags inside curly brackets in the Print Label fields —e.g., {ExperimentPlateNumber}. By default, ROCK MAKER fills up three lines to get you started.
Three Default Tag Lines
On the top right bar, click Save.
Save Button
Note
You can also change the order of the tags in your plate label by moving them to the desired line. For example, a project name can appear in Line 3, after an experiment name, instead of Line 2.
Below are examples of plate labels and what each tag in every line represents. A plate label for an experiment and a screen commonly consists of three lines.
A Plate Label for an Experiment
Line |
Description |
|---|---|
Line 1 |
Displays the experiment ID, plate number, setup temperature, incubation temperature, and date (dispense, creation, or today’s date). |
Line 2 |
Displays the project name and user initial. |
Line 3 |
Displays the experiment name, plate ID, and barcode number |
A Plate Label for a Screen
Line |
Description |
|---|---|
Line 1 |
Displays the screen lot ID, plate number, and the date. |
Line 2 |
Displays the screen lot number. |
Line 3 |
Displays the experiment name, plate ID, and barcode number. |
Tip
You can crosscheck the information on your plate labels by clicking the Search All button 
on the toolbar and typing the plate ID, experiment ID, or barcode number in the Search field. Read more on Explore Menu.
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