Snapshots provide an easy method for remembering multiple gate, marker, and quadrant positions across different samples or analysis runs. Snapshots may be created manual via the steps below or automatically by using Iteration Snapshots.

 

To create a Snapshot on a layout containing plots and data:

 

1. Open the Snapshots navigator from the Tool tab→Snapshots category→Snapshots.

 

2. Position any gates, markers, or quadrants as you would like the Snapshot to save.

 

3. Click on the green plus button to create a new Snapshot.

 

4. Enter a name for the Snapshot in the Snapshots navigator.

 

The position of the gates, markers, and quadrants on the layout are now saved within the Snapshot you have created (Snapshot 1 in Figure 9.179 below).

 

To create multiple Snapshots:

 

5. Repeat steps 1-4 above and give the new Snapshot(s) a name (Snapshot 1, Snapshot 2, and Snapshot 3 in Figures below).

 

To apply a Snapshot after the above steps 1-4 have been completed,

 

6. Move gates, markers, or quadrants to a new position.

 

7. Highlight the Snapshot in the Snapshots navigator that you intend to apply.

 

8. Click the camera icon within the navigator (tooltip: "Apply Snapshot")

a. Alternatively, drag the Snapshot name from the Snapshot navigator to a blank space on the layout and drop it.

b. Note in the figure below that "Snapshot 2" has been applied automatically changing the shape of Gate 1, position of Gate 2, the Marker position, and the position and type of Quadrant.

 

 

An unlimited number of Snapshots may be created and / or organized using the folder icon (tooltip: "Create a new folder"). Once a folder is created you may drag and drop any existing Snapshots into and out of the folder.