Applied Biosystems™ Variant Reporter™ Software v3.1, initial license

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A53552	1 license

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Description

This software performs comparative sequencing (also known as direct sequencing), medical sequencing, PCR sequencing, and resequencing with DNA sequencing files.

• This software performs comparative sequencing (also known as direct sequencing), medical sequencing, PCR sequencing, and resequencing with DNA sequencing files
• Designed for reference-based and non-reference-based analysis such as mutation detection and analysis, SNP discovery and validation, and sequence confirmation
• The robust algorithms will call SNPs, mutations, insertions, deletions, and heterozygous insertions/deletions for data generated using the Applied Biosystems genetic analyzers

Specifications

• Product Line: Variant Reporter
• Software Type: Sequencing Data Analysis
• Content And Storage: The software is provided in the form of a USB stick.
• Data Entry: CE Sequencing (.ab1 files)
• License: Initial
• Operating System: Windows 10
• Product Type: Variant Reporter Software v3.0 Initial License
• Quantity: 1 license
• Software Category: Supports files from all AB Genetic Analyzers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can I download the Release Notes for Variant Report Software v3.1?

Please download this PDF (http://downloads.thermofisher.com/Variant_Reporter_Software_v3.1/100107876_Variant_Reporter_v3.1_Release_Notes.pdf).

What has been updated in Variant Reporter Software v3.1?

The primary updates for Variant Reporter Software v3.1 are the following:

- Variant Reporter Software v3.1 is supported only on Microsoft Windows 10 Professional/Enterprise operating system
- Variant Reporter Software v3.1 supports data generated from SeqStudio Flex Series Genetic Analyzers
- Variant Reporter Software v3.1 uses KB Basecaller version 1.4.2.6 for basecalling
- Variant Reporter Software v3.1 supports upgrade from Variant Reporter Software v3

Which instrument data does Variant Reporter Software v3.1 support?

Variant Reporter Software v3.1 supports data generated from the following Applied Biosystem instruments:

- SeqStudio Flex Series Genetic Analyzers
- SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer
- 3500 Genetic Analyzer
- 3500xL Genetic Analyzer
- 3130 Genetic Analyzer
- 3130xl Genetic Analyzer
- 3730 DNA Analyzer
- 3730xl DNA Analyzer
- 310 Genetic Analyzer

How can I import my data from Variant Reporter Software?

For importing data, there are many ways to do so:

More information on backing up the Data Store can be found in the Variant Reporter Help Contents under the keyword “Back-up”.

1. Select the Data Store where you would like the data imported to. To choose a Data Store:
a. Click the Manage button in the Data Store section of the Dashboard View.
b. Highlight the Data Store you wish to use and click on Change Location to select it. Click Close to close the window.

How can I archive a selected project in the Variant Reporter Software?

To archive a Variant Reporter software project from the Dashboard:

1. Open the Dashboard View.
2. In the Project tab select the project you want to archive, then click .
3. In the Archive Destination dialog box, browse to the folder where you want the project archived.
4. Click OK. The project file you archived will no longer appear in the Variant Reporter Dashboard.

More information on archiving Project data can be found in the Variant Reporter Help Contents under the keyword “Archive”.

How can I back up the Data Store in the Variant Reporter Software?

To back up the Data Store:

1. Open the Dashboard View.
2. Click .
3. In the Browse for Back-up Folder Destination dialog box, select the folder that you want to back up the Data Store to, then click OK. Your project will start to get backed up.

Note: All associated Projects, Analysis Parameters, and References contained in the current Data Store will be copied to the folder you selected when you back up the Variant Reporter Data Store.

How can I export a Project, Analysis Parameter, or Reference from the Dashboard?

More information on exporting data can be found in the Variant Reporter Help Contents under the keyword “Export”.
To export a Project, Analysis Parameter, or Reference from the Dashboard:
Open the Dashboard View (see below), then click on the Tab (Projects, Analysis Parameters, or References) where the file you want to export is located and left-click on the file name to select it.
Click Export to open the Export File dialog box.
Select the location you want to save the file in, then click Save.

How can I back up my Variant Reporter Software data?

For exporting and backing up the data, there are many ways to do so:

Export: takes the Project, Analysis Parameters, and Reference Data of your choice and saves them to a location of your choice. You can use this option for backing up data or sending data to support personnel. Exported files will not be removed from the Dashboard unless you delete them.

Archive: for Projects only: will take a selected Project and export it to a location of your choice. The Project is then removed from the Project Dashboard. You cannot archive Analysis Parameters or Reference Data.

Back-up: will duplicate all of the information in the Data Store (Projects, Analysis Parameters, and Reference Data) to a folder of your choice. This is an all-or-nothing option - you cannot select specific files for back-up. If you wish to have specific files backed up, please use the Export option.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.