Load a specific Data file into one or multiple plots

By dragging and dropping a data file from the Data List (or from a folder on the computer)

Like other dockable windows in FCS Express 7, the Data List has drag and drop functionality. You can drag a data set directly from the Data List to your layout to either change the data in an existing plot, to add the data as an overlay in an existing plot, or to create a new plot.

The When dragging a data set onto a plot drop-down list in the General category of the FCS Express User Options dialog controls the functionality when you drag a data set onto an existing plot. The drag and drop operation will either:

•Replace the current FCS file on the plot;

•Create a new overlay with the dragged file, or;

•Open a dialog to select one of the first two options.

If you drag a file from the Data List directly onto a blank area of the layout, a Select Plot Types... dialog will appear asking which object(s) you wish to open (Figure 6.17).

Figure 6.16  Select Plot Types... Dialog

Multiple objects can be chosen by holding Ctrl while clicking.

Once you have chosen the object type(s), the new object(s) will open showing the data from the data set that you dragged from the Data List.

Via the "Change Data" button of the Data List.

To use the Data List to change the files/data sets on your plots (Figure 6.18):

1. Click on a dataset in the Data List to highlight it.

2. Click on the icon to Change Data On Selected Plots or Change Data On All Plots from the drop down list.

Note: New Iteration Snapshots will not be recorded when using Change Data On Selected Plots, and previous Iteration Snapshots will be discarded.

Figure 6.17 - Available commands from Change File drop down list

Tip: FCS Express allows to perform the above mentioned actions also via the following shortcuts:

By double clicking on a data file within the Data List.

In FCS Express, you can use the Data List to manipulate your data within the layout.

For example, if you wanted to change the base overlay in all of the plots in your layout, you can double-click on the data file within the Data List, and choose the appropriate action.

By double-clicking on a data file in the Data List, you will be prompted with the Select double click action window, as seen below (Figure 6.19).

Figure 6.18 Select double click action dialog window

Once a selection has been made, FCS Express can remember your selection and not prompt you for an action.

As your data update, any tokens that are included in the layout will automatically update to reflect the new data.

Via the Change Data on Selection buttons in the ribbon bar.

The user can move up and down through the Data List one file at a time by using the Previous or Next buttons. Use the Select button to choose a specific data file from a known folder location. (Figure 6.20)

Figure 6.19 Change Data on Selection

Note: New Iteration Snapshots will not be recorded when using Change Data on Selection, and previous Iteration Snapshots will be discarded.