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The most efficient way of importing array data would be to import them directly from your Partek Flow server. When you select this option, navigate to the folder containing your data files. Valid file types will be selectable for upload. Click on the files you would like to import into the project and select the Create sample button (Figure 1). Image Removed

Figure 1:  

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Prefix Figure SubtitleText Importing microarray files into Partek Flow AnchorName Create Samples From Files
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During the upload process, Partek Flow will determine the specific platform of your dataset. If they are commonly used chips, such as Affymetrix HTA arrays, the gene and transcript annotations associated with the platform will automatically be downloaded in the Library File Manager.

Once the samples have been uploaded, the Data tab will list each sample along with the Platform associated with each sample. If Affymetrix .CEL files were uploaded, it will also include the date that the array was scanned (Figure 2). This information may be helpful in assessing possible batch effects.Figure 2:

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You can now add additional sample attributes to your microarray project. For more information on how to set up your project, please refer to the documentation on Creating a project.

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