Installation and Operating Instructions for the FluidX IntelliCode™ Software

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Revision History

Part Number: 281945

Instal lat ion and Operat ing Ins t ruct ions for the FluidX Intel l iCode™

Software

Revision ECO Number Date Explanation of Changes

Revision A 95874 8/30/2017 Initial completion of the manual.

Revision B EC102004 2/26/2018 Updated document for Brooks Branding. Updated document to approved Brooks Template.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 9

2 Installation 10

3 Activation 13

4 Deactivation 16

5 Managing License 17

5.1 Select Add License 18

5.2 Updating User Details 19

6 Getting Started 21

7 Exporting Files 24

7.1 Export to Text 25

7.1.1 Naming Data with Keyboard Wedge 26

7.1.2 Naming Data with Manual Filename 27

7.1.3 Legacy Rack Enabled 28

7.1.4 Saving Data 29

7.2 Export to Document 29

7.3 Export to PDF 30

7.4 Export to DB 32

7.5 Export to Image 33

7.6 Export to Audit 34

8 Selecting an Instrument 35

9 Creating a New Profile 36

9.1 Auto Detect a New Profile 36

9.2 Manually Enter a New Profile 37

9.3 Create a New AcoustiX Profile for Perception HD AcoustiX users p/n 20-4003 39

9.4 Selecting FluidX 2d Rack ID with Orientation 40

9.5 Setting up a Linear Barcode Reader 43

9.6 Create a Single Tube Profile 45

9.6.1 Perception and Perception HD Reader 45

9.6.2 Impression reader 46

9.7 Adjusting the Settings 46

9.8 Selecting SBS Rack Barcode 47

9.9 Common Errors 48

9.9.1 No Tube 48

9.9.2 2d ID Cannot Be Decoded 48

10 Features 50

10.1 Tool bar 50

10.1.1 Profile 50

10.1.2 Help 51

10.1.3 Instrument 51

10.1.4 Virtual Imager 52

10.1.5 Export Options 52

10.1.6 Rack and Tube Arrangements 52

11 Decode Process 53

11.1 Parameters 53

11.2 Crop 55

11.3 Image Process 56

11.4 Validate 56

11.5 No Tube 56

11.5.1 No Tube/ No Read Configuration 57

11.6 Decoder 57

12 Command Line Options 58

12.1 Getting Started 58

12.2 System Commands 60

12.3 IntelliCode Commands 61

12.4 Instrument Commands 61

12.5 Instrument Profile Commands 62

12.6 Profile Exporter Commands 62

13 Remote Access 62

13.1 IntelliCode Software Version 8.1.1.842 (R) and later 63

13.2 IntelliCode Software Versions before 8.1.1.842 (R) 63

13.2.1 Legacy interface 63

13.2.2 Xtr96 legacy interface 65

13.2.3 Winsock interface 65

13.2.4 WebService Interface 67

14 Appendix: Date Value Format 68

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Introduction

Intellicode™ is designed to have no or very little user input. It’s pre-configured for use with 96, 48 and 24 format racks. The built-in generator will customize the export file so that it is compatible with almost any LIMS or Database system.

Alternatively, it is possible to use the auto-generate function to create a file in standard export format. Design a Word or PDF template with your logo, add images and customize the format. IntelliCode™ can automatically use this template to create beautifully presented reports ready for your internal and external customers. Profiles and export files can be shared between users on a single PC, and also across a network, to reduce set-up time.

IntelliCode™ will keep an audit trail of all the decoding performed. To recreate any export files, change the format, or make a backup copy, simply set the date range required and IntelliCode™ will generate the export files as required using our unique audit trail.

IntelliCode™ can be remotely controlled using a console or TCIP Winsock, and is also compatible for use in systems where FreezerPro has been previously integrated.

There is also a built-in database connector for secure transfer of scanned tube data to your corporate SQL database.

IntelliCode™ is able to discriminate between a tube with a barcode that cannot be decoded and a rack position with no sample present using the “no tube” function. With this feature on, it will not attempt to decode empty tube position, keeping vital data files “clean” of wasted data, leading to faster rack reading.

IntelliCode™ can perform both 2D and 1D rack decoding. A manual input option is available, this is particularly useful when the scanner is unable to read the barcode (e.g. if rack is placed incorrectly or no barcode present) or if an independent linear barcode reader is to be used. IntelliCode™ can use either the 1D or 2D barcode as a rack identifier, and the 2d rack ID can be (is also) used for Auto-rack Orientation.

IntelliCode™ can take as little as 3.1ms to decode a tube! With true Multi-Core optimization, IntelliCode™ has been designed for use with modern PCs. This parallel processing enables a rack of 96 2D bar-coded tubes to be decoded in less than 300ms.

Finally, we use a license key to activate the software rather than a dongle, so there are no wasted USB ports.

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1 Installation

Do not connect a reader device until installation is complete.

Ensure the user installing the software has full admin rights (Read, Write and Modify) to the

registry.

Close all other applications during the installation process.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 1

Open the IntelliCode™ folder on the Fluidx software USB stick. Run application as administrator.

2.

Figure 2

Follow the on screen instructions. Select “Next” at the Welcome screen to start the install process.

3.

Figure 3

Verify the Install path and select “Next”. The installation will proceed.

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Step Image Action

4.

Figure 4

Select which hardware needs to be installed.

5.

Figure 5

Verify the Install Details and select “Install”. The install will proceed.

6.

Figure 6

The installation will proceed through various steps. This may take a few moments.

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Step Image Action

7.

Figure 7

Read the release note information before selecting Next.

IntelliCode™ has now been successfully installed on the PC.

To open the software, double-click the shortcut on the desktop.

Figure 8

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2 Activation

Account information can be found on the ID label inside your reader box, as shown below:

Figure 9

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 10

From the Tool bar, select “Help” then “Activation”.

2.

Figure 11

Go to the “Account” tab and enter your Username and Password. Select Apply.

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Step Image Action

3.

Figure 12

Enter the serial number of the unit (which can be found on the bottom of the reader). The software can be used for 30 days without activation, however after 30 days the software will become locked. Activation can be performed at any time after installation.

There are two options to activate the software; the information above must be entered before

proceeding to the next stage.

1. Activate online, internet connection required.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 13

Select “Activate Online”.

2.

Figure 14

Activation is complete.

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2. Create Email and Enter Code:

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 15

Select the Create Email button. This automatically creates an email with the necessary information to send to Brooks Service Team-. Please note that due to high level of traffic, we aim to respond to these emails within 48 hours. Once the activation code is received from the Service Team, follow step C below.

2.

Figure 16

Enter the Serial Number and Activation Code into the fields on the activate screen.

3.

Figure 17

Select “Activate using code”

4.

Activation is now complete.

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3 Deactivation

Unless additional licenses are purchased the software can only be activated on one PC at any one

time. If the license needs to be migrated to a different PC, this can be achieved by deactivating

and transferring the license.

This can be managed via the Activation screen.

If the software is needed in a new location, then once the install has taken place, go to Section 4:

Managing License.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 18

Figure 19

Select the Deactivate Online Now button. OR Press the Deactivate Offline Now button

2.

Figure 20

Select OK.

3.

Figure 21

Select OK.

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4 Managing License

Licenses can be controlled via the on-line activation centre, this may be more useful in the instance when there are additional licenses assigned to one scanner, or multiple scanners are installed on site.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 22

Access can be gained by selecting the “Manage licenses 24/7” or going to www.fluidxactivation.co.uk

2.

Figure 23

Enter the Username and Password. Contact BLSS.Service@Brooks.com if you do not remember the user name and password If the PC is not shared and in a safe location, “Remember me” can be selected.

3.

See Figure 24 on page 18.

Select the order number by pressing the key icon. An additional box will appear below with activation information regarding the order.

4.

See Figure 24 on page 18.

For a new activation, select the red Plus sign and enter the Site and Mid code from

the IntelliCode™ activation screen. The Note field can be used for internal use, for example which computer holds the licence, or department.

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Figure 24

4.1 Select Add License Selecting the Email icon option generates a pre-populated email which can be sent to the user, IT department, manager etc. as a record of activation. The default email is BLSS.Service@brooks.com. Details should be updated when the software is activated. The activation code can also be located in the body of text. This can be used for “Activate using code” if the other activation methods are not available.

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Figure 25

4.2 Updating User Details Once the software has been activated, the user details need to be updated.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 26

2.

See Figure 27 on page 20.

Edit all user information. This information can be used if the password is lost and when activating using email.

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Figure 27

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5 Getting Started

IntelliCode™ is designed to have no or very little user configuration.

There are three default profiles for FluidX consumables, and others can easily be set up using the

Wizard option.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 28

Open the IntelliCode™ software by double-

clicking the shortcut on the desktop.

2.

Figure 29

Select an instrument.

See section 8: Selecting an Instrument

Place a rack on the reader and select which

profile matches the manufacturer and

configuration of the rack.

If the manufacturer or configuration is not

known, select the profile that best

represents what you have (i.e. Fluidx_96 if

it is a 96-format SBS rack).

The rack must be placed with the A1 /1

position corresponding to the indicated

position on the top of the instrument if

marked.

3.

Figure 30

Select “GO”

The grid box positions will turn green when

all the tubes are decoded.

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Step Image Action

4.

Figure 31

The number of successful, failed, and no

tube output is reported at the top of the grid

with the decode time.

5.

Figure 32

Select a single cell to see more detailed

information of the code.

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Step Image Action

6.

Figure 33

Figure 34

Select the “1d_rackid_1” for more detailed

information of the linear barcode if one

installed, or the data matrix 2D rack ID.

7.

Below the grid table is the destination

directory for the exported data.

8.

Figure 35

Right clicking on the “Export” line gives the

following options:

1. Open Containing Folder: Opens the

Export destination folder.

2. Open With Associated Application:

Open the Export data file.

9.

Figure 36

In the event a tube cannot be read as

shown in Figure 36, go to Section 8.9.1:

Common Errors – No Tube.

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6 Exporting Files

IntelliCode™ allows the user to Export the data in 6 ways: Text, Document, PDF, DB (Database),

Image, or Audit. To access these options, see below.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 37

Double-click a profile to access the “Export”

options.

2.

Figure 38

The editing screen in Figure 38 will appear.

3.

Figure 39

Select “Export options” from the list on the

left. The screen in Figure 39 will appear.

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6.1 Export to Text Double click an exporter from the list, create, or copy an exporter to open the “Text Export”

window.

Figure 41

The export file can be given a custom name by typing in the space by “Name” at the top; this will

help identify the exporter among other exporters you may have setup.

Once the exporter has been named, the “Auto Create” button can be selected to generate a

standard format for the rack type.

The export information can be customised by copying and pasting the selection from Evaluators to

the Edit column.

The evaluators from the edit column can also be used in the filename box to designate the name of

the file that will be used. The file type can also be chosen by changing the extension on the end of

the filename. For example, changing the extension to .txt will result in the exported file being a .txt

file.

Step Image Action

4.

Figure 40

In “Export Options”, you are able to choose

to Delete, Create New, Copy, or Edit an

Exporter.

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6.1.1 Naming Data with Keyboard Wedge

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 42

Select the “Use Keyboard Wedge” at the

bottom of the “Edit” column to see the “Line

Interval”. If used with a profile for racks of

tubes, the time interval between lines of

data can be set. This allows you to output

each tube barcode with a unique time

stamp.

2.

Save and exit the “Close Edit Mode”.

Select Go.

3.

Figure 43

The screen in Figure 43 will appear. Select

OK and open the destination application.

4.

Figure 44

Place the cursor in the correct location for

the data.

The information from the scan and decode

will be imported into the open application.

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6.1.2 Naming Data with Manual Filename

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 45

Select the “Manual filename” at the bottom

of the “Edit” column.

2.

Save and Exit this screen. On the next

screen, select “GO”.

3.

Figure 46

A path and filename box will appear. See

Figure 46.

4.

Name the file as you want. You can also

use a Date Evaluator $(time) to alter the

output by simply changing the expression of

the string.

Example:

Name $(time: H,m,s,yyy,M,D).txt

This will give the time in Hours (H) 24 hour

mode, minutes (m), seconds (s), year

(yyyy), month (M) and day number (D)

Please note the space after the colon.

For complete list of all the evaluator please

refer to the Appendix at the end of this

manual

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6.1.3 Legacy Rack Enabled

Exports the data in the same configuration as the rack.

Figure 47

The export information can also be customised into a standard plate layout by copying and pasting

the required Evaluator from the Evaluators column to the Edit column. Use a comma between

evaluators in the Edit column to put values in adjacent columns (see Figure 48), or use a carriage

return to place the data in the next row. The Preview column will show how the output will look.

Figure 48

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6.1.4 Saving Data

Path: Destination path for the data, selecting the “….” option allows the user to browse the

directory.

Default path = %appdata%\fluidx\Intellicode\Reports

Filename(under Edit column): Sets the name of the file when saved

Filename(under Preview column): Example of how the file name will look when exported.

6.2 Export to Document To create a Microsoft Word document select Document from the Export Options and check the

Enable box.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 49

Templates have been pre-configured and are stored at C:\ProgramData\fluidX\IntelliCode\profiles\Perception To delete, edit or create a new document select the option from the Icons to the right.

2.

Figure 50

It is important to make sure you have written a file extension to the Export path, for example .txt or .doc

3.

Figure 51

Select “Test” for an example of the output, or select “OK” to save and migrate to the Export page.

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6.3 Export to PDF To create a PDF document, select PDF from the Export Options and check the Enable box.

Step Image Action

4.

Figure 52

IntelliCode™ Word Export Example.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 53

To delete, edit, or create a new PDF exporter, select the option from the Icons to the right.

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Step Image Action

2.

Figure 54

Complete the “Exporter Name” and “Export Path”. The “Export Filename” can be completed using evaluators if required. In addition unique customisation of your report is available using the following options: Footer text: Your company name could be inserted here for example Logo: Your company logo can be easily added to the PDF exporter by selecting the location of a .bmp /.Jpeg / .Png file. Logo Text: Allows additional information to be included if required. Export Code Image: checking this option will include images of each of the codes on the .PDF report

3.

Figure 55

Select OK to save the exporter.

4.

Figure 56

Example PDF export.

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6.4 Export to DB Database allows data transfer with ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity).

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 57

From the Export Options, select “database” and select “New DB Exporter”.

2.

Figure 58

The screen in Figure 58 will appear.

3.

Figure 59

Next, you will need to choose the

connection type you intend to use.

Navigate to the DSN dropdown and select

the connection type.

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6.5 Export to Image The Image feature allows you to download a .Bmp or .Jpeg image of the rack

Step Image Action

4.

Figure 60

Using either copy and paste, or “Auto”

move the Evaluators to the Edit column.

Use a comma between evaluators in the

Edit column to put values in adjacent

columns, or use a carriage return to place

the data in the next row. The Preview

column will show how the output will look.

Select “Save”

5.

Figure 61

Process is complete.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 62

To delete, edit, or create a new “Image Exporter”, select the option from the Icons to the right.

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6.6 Export to Audit The audit features allows you to restore data from previous scans.

This can be useful when a previously scanned rack data is accidently deleted and you need to

recover it, or if you need to keep a duplicate of all previously scanned rack data.

To use the Audit feature, enter a start date and end date, then select the Audit button. The

software will run through all the scans taken between these two dates and export the data using

your current export settings.

Figure 64

Step Image Action

2.

Figure 63

Complete the “Exporter Name”, and “Export Path”. The “Export Filename” can be completed using evaluators if required. Select either Jpeg or Bmp, and click OK to save the exporter.

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7 Selecting an Instrument

IntelliCode™ is compatible with all FluidX SBS rack readers.

Various readers can be chosen from a list of instruments. If the text is greyed out or not showing,

the device has not been installed, not installed correctly, or not plugged into the PC.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 65

Go to “Instruments” and select the

Instrument you need.

Making a selection of the instrument will

show an icon of the device to the left.

Virtual Instrument: This option can be used in the instance when an integrator or prospect purchaser would like to try the software. Select the refresh icon to display the available devices, select reader device, and press “Select”.

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8 Creating a New Profile

8.1 Auto Detect a New Profile The new version of IntelliCode™ allows for automatic profile detection.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 66

Go to “Profile” and select “Detect”

2.

Figure 67

Select or deselect the features you want to

look for in the profile (i.e. linear barcode or

linear barcode with 2D rack ID) in the

“Profile Creator”.

Once you are happy with the profile, select “Find” and the Profile Creator will begin finding the optimal settings to detect the tube & rack type currently on the reader.

Once the profile is detected, IntelliCode™ has a few options for exporters and profile naming. A csv exporter is enabled by default. You can then add a suitable profile name.

3.

Select “Create profile” to create this profile

and add it to the profile list.

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8.2 Manually Enter a New Profile

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 68

Go to “Profile” and select “New”.

2.

Figure 69

On the next screen, use the mouse to drag the desired “SBS Sample Rack” over the rack image. Use the mouse to change the size of the image, or to move the image around the page.

3.

Figure 70

Refine the Region of Interest (ROI). This

improves decode time and optimises

decoding for difficult to read codes.

ROI Size: The size of the area around the code image. ROI Scale: The spacing between the squares of the grid. D: Returns the setting to factory default. Bin Icon: Deletes the settings.

4.

Figure 71

Select “Decode”

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Step Image Action

5.

Figure 72

The name of the rack is created and saved

by going to the Details tab.

6.

Figure 73

To save the new profile, go to “Profile” and

“Save”

7.

Figure 74

The file will be saved in the default folder:

C:\ProgramData\fluidX\IntelliCode\profiles\V

irtual Instrument.

Once the file is saved, go to “Profile”, then

“Close Edit Mode”.

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8.3 Create a New AcoustiX Profile for Perception HD AcoustiX users p/n 20-

4003 The Labcyte Echo® Qualified AcoustiX tubes utilize a unique 2D4 code that features additional

redundancy.

For Perception HD AcoustiX users, an AcoustiX tube profile will appear as default and therefore it

will not be necessary to create your own profile.

For non-Perception HD AcoustiX users, this feature is not enabled.

In the unfortunate situation where the AcoustiX profile is deleted, the automatic detect feature

enables the user to set up a new AcoustiX profile.

Please refer to Section 9: Creating a New Profile (Auto Detect A New Profile)

Step Image Action

8.

Figure 75

The new profile will be added to the list on

the main screen.

9.

Figure 76

To select the profile, select the box next to

the required profile.

Multiple profiles can be selected and

IntelliCode™ will determine the rack profile

(96, 48 or 24), automatically decode each

tube and save your data.

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8.4 Selecting FluidX 2d Rack ID with Orientation

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 77

Drag and drop the FluidX 2D Rack ID onto

the grid of the rack and you will see 2

boxes.

2.

Figure 78

The solid box (circled in green) should be

placed over the rack ID when a rack is

placed with the correct standard orientation

(A1 rack position aligned with the indicator

on the instrument).

As you move this solid box, the other hollow

box (circled in red) will move automatically

and mirror its position.

If you place the rack on the instrument

rotated 180 degrees, the hollow box (in red)

should provide a successful read

automatically in the orientated position.

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Step Image Action

3.

Figure 79

Figure 80

Selecting the ROI (Region Of Interest) of an

individual tube code will generate a Decode

Report.

See Figure 80 for an example of the

Decode Report.

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Step Image Action

4.

Figure 81

Figure 82

If the image has been orientated, the switch

icon will be shown above the image of rack

5.

Figure 83

In the event that the 2d_rack_1.ID cannot

be read, a dialogue box will appear so the

value can be manually entered.

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8.5 Setting up a Linear Barcode Reader

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 84

When an external Linear Barcode Reader

(LBR) is being used on the settings screen,

the Barcode Imager Icon will be present

under Rack Imager.

Selection of this Icon will make an image

from the LBR appear.

2.

Figure 85

Expand the Rack ID section, and use the

mouse to drag SBS rack Barcode over the

image of the linear barcode on the rack.

3.

Figure 86

Make sure there is a clear white area on

both side of the code.

4.

Figure 87

Adjustment of the size of ROI can be made

by altering the “Capture Quality”.

Selecting “Realtime Video” enables live

video from the camera.

The focus can be altered by rotating the

camera lens on the LBR.

Move the camera on the fixing bracket to

attain a better image of the barcode.

On the back of the camera is a dial for

adjusting the light contrast.

5.

Figure 88

Figure 89

Select “Decode” to the right of the screen

and the ROI will turn green on a successful

decode.

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Figure 90

Figure 91

The image at the bottom will appear with

the text “Decode Success” and decode

time.

6.

Figure 92

Selecting the image will open a new screen

with the Rack ID and code type.

Check the code type for the linear code.

The majority of codes are Code39,

Code128, or Interleaved.

If the code is not decoding, select different

code types.

Try changing the “Threshold” to “Adaptive”.

Increase the “Timeout” to allow the software

more time to decode.

Change the Code pattern from “Any” to

“White”.

Adjust the “Speed”.

In the export screen entering

$(barcode.1d_rackid_optical_1.ID) to edit

field will add the Rack to the file export.

This can also be added to the file at the

bottom of the export page so the rack ID is

an identifier for the file name.

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8.6 Create a Single Tube Profile

8.6.1 Perception and Perception HD Reader

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 93

Place the cover with the single tube opening

on the reader.

Go to Profile and select New.

Expand the dropdown list for “Single Tube”

and drag the “2d Code” option over the

circle shown in the image.

2.

Figure 94

Hold a tube in the opening and select

“Scan” to gain a new image.

Select Decode.

The ROI around the tube will turn green and

decoded tube image will appear at the

bottom right.

If the is not decoded adjust the Parameters

under the Decode Process.

Steps to create an export can be found in

Section 6: Exporting Files

Save the settings and “Close Edit Mode”.

3.

Figure 95

The option for the single tube can now be

selected from the main page.

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8.6.2 Impression reader

Follow the steps above, but use the single tube aperture on the Impression to scanner to align the ROI.

8.7 Adjusting the Settings

Double-click the profile to adjust any settings. This will navigate to the editing page.

To adjust the rack or orientation settings, select the “rack” tab.

To adjust the 2d ID, select the “2d_rackid_1” tab.

Figure 97

Step Image Action

4.

Figure 96

Select “GO”.

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8.8 Selecting SBS Rack Barcode

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 98

Figure 99

Drag the option for SBS Rack Barcode over

the linear barcode.

2.

Figure 100

Select 1d_rackid_.

3.

Figure 101

The majority of linear barcodes will CODE39, CODE128, or INTERLEAVED25. ”Histogram” must be checked for 1d rack id. Adjustment of the Decode Parameters may be necessary for non-standard codes.

4.

Figure 102

Clicking on the decode image shows a

dialogue box with a detailed Decode

Report.

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8.9 Common Errors

8.9.1 No Tube

If tubes are not being read, the decode process should be checked.

To determine the parameters of a code click on a green cell in the grid under the Decode Process List and

compare the parameters to a code that has not been read.

Cell Number, Width and Height and Foreground colour are the most common things to change.

Check the code is within the ROI and is clear, not damaged, and free from frost or debris on the glass.

Figure 103

8.9.2 2d ID Cannot Be Decoded

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 104

Check that the parameters are correct, and that the area is properly aligned and sized. Ensure the ID was dropped on the world

before relocating over the rack id.

2.

Figure 105

8.9.3 Check the quality of the code.

8.9.4 For assistance, the image can be

exported and sent to

BLSS.service@brooks.com for

assessment.

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3.

Figure 106

Select profile, then Export

4.

Figure 107

Create a File name for the information, and

select Save.

5.

Figure 108

Ensure the “Include instrument images” box

is checked. Select OK.

Default location for the saved files is

C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\fl

uidx\IntelliCode

Send the .XTBAG file to

BLSS.service@brooks.com

6.

Figure 109

Alternatively, you can use the Exception

Report.

You can use this option to create a package

file featuring all crashes and logs.

Please send this file to

BLSS.service@brooks.com

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9 Features

9.1 Tool bar

9.1.1 Profile

Image Definitions

Figure 110

1. New: Creates new rack configuration

2. Edit: Changes can be made to a current

configuration

3. Save: saves axtpro file

4. Export: Profiles can be exported as a file

for use on other computers or for support

5. Import: Profiles can be imported from a file

6. Wizard: Creates a new rack profile using a

number of preset options

7. Detect: Creates a new rack profile of the

tubes on the reader using an automatic

decoding algorithm

8. Test: Performs a decode so the

configuration can be checked before

closing the edit mode.

9. Close Edit Mode: Saves and closes

settings and returns to main page

10. Exit: Closes the software

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9.1.2 Help

Image Definitions

Figure 111

1. About: Licensing, manufacturer and software information

2. Show Log: Transcript of software activity. For problems encountered with

IntelliCode™, this should be copied and

pasted, and sent to BLSS.Service@brooks.com

3. Activation: Information on IntelliCode™ activate and account settings. See Section 2: Activation

4. Installation Integrity: Checks that

Intellicode™ has been installed correctly with

the right permissions 5. Exception Report: Package to send to

FluidX-Support if an error occurs 6. Configure: Can change CPU or language

settings

9.1.3 Instrument

Shows installed devices

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 112

If the device is currently plugged in and

detected by the PC, it will appear on the

screen.

2.

Figure 113

Select the unit on the right and press

“Select”. If your unit is not listed, press the

“Refresh” button.

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9.1.4 Virtual Imager

Allows IntelliCode™ to work without any hardware. Software can be used for evaluation with a

virtual instrument.

9.1.5 Export Options

Allows the user to export the reported values of the codes to various formats such as text file and

excel. See Section 6: Exporting files.

9.1.6 Rack and Tube Arrangements

Image Definitions

Figure 116

1. Orientation: Used to auto-orient the rack.

2. Rack ID: A selection can be made if the FluidX

2d rack is used or the 1d linear rack ID to record

the rack number.

3. SBS Sample Rack: Different rack formats which

can be selected.

4. Single tube: Opportunity to configure the option

of decoding a single tube

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 114

Select the “Virtual Imager” icon.

2.

Figure 115

A box will appear to the right of the screen.

Pressing “Grab Image”, scroll through the

images until the correct format is shown the

screen.

When ”Cycle Images” is selected, the

images will scroll on the main page once

the profiles are complete.

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10 Decode Process

10.1 Parameters

Figure 117

Image Definitions

Figure 118

1. Threshold: Creates a binary image for the decoder.

There are a number of methods which achieve this.

2. Adaptive: Used in situations where the lighting

across the image may be uneven and/or the image

to decode occupies smaller region of the ROI.

3. Histogram: Best used in even lighting situations

and/or the majority of the ROI contains the image to

decode

4. Range: Uses a brute force method. Can cause a

delay in decoding.

Checking this option will lock down the decoder to

use the dimensions of the first successful decode. If

a rack is guaranteed to contain codes of the same

dimensions then checking this option can cause a

decrease in overall decode time.

Note for racks with mixed code dimension, leave

this option unchecked.

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Image Definitions

Figure 119

1. Dimensions: Information regarding the code to find.

The set value to the right is the last recorded pixel

value.

2. Width: The size range for the code width (in dots)

3. Height: The size range for the code height (in dots)

4. Cell Size: The size range for a code dot (in pixels).

The value to the right is a successful value found by

the decoder. The minimum and maximum values

should be set to be integers above and below the

set value.

5. Optimise Cell Dimensions: With this option

unchecked, the decode process uses the same

dimensions for each decode attempt.

Figure 120

1. Code Pattern: Contains information regarding the

code matrix pattern.

2. White: Check this option if the code is white on

black. Uncheck for black on white.

3. Any: Check this option if the code can be either

black on white or white on black. For racks

containing mixed code patterns, ensure this option

is checked.

4. Presearch: This should be used when there is a

small code within a large ROI area

5. Check Finder: A validation step to prevent code

within code detection.

Figure 121

1. Speed: Reducing the speed uses more aggressive

algorithms when deciphering a code. Decreasing

the speed makes the decoding more robust at the

cost of time.

2. Cascade: When checked, each decode attempt will

start using the “Decode Method” selected. Retries

with successively slower methods will occur until a

successful decode has been achieved.

3. Time out: The maximum time (in milliseconds)

allowed for each decode attempt.

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10.2 Crop Cropping extracts the image which will be used for the decode attempt.

Figure 122

Image Definitions

Figure 123

1. Nudge: Offsets the extraction region by a number of pixels. Use when code positions can vary or if codes can fall slightly outside of the ROI.

2. Offset: +/- Maximum offset of region extraction.

3. Step: Iterates from –Offset to +Offset in these

steps. Smaller values cam increase decode time

Figure 124

1. Rotate: Rotates the images by the number of

increments set.

Figure 125

1. Re-size: Scales the cropped image. If codes are very small this can improve decode success.

2. Factor: Resizes the image by this factor. 3. Method: The scaling method. 4. Bicubic( slowest):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicubic_interpolation 5. N-N ( fastest): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nearest-

neighbor_interpolation 6. Bilinear:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilinear_interpolation

.

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10.3 Image Process Pre-process the image before attempting decode. This can increase the decode success for damaged, badly marked or lower quality codes.

Image processing works as a stack. Each method is applied to the image from top to bottom.

Image Definitions

Figure 126

1. GausianSharpen: Sharpens the image. Can improve decode success with over-marked codes

2. HistogramEQ: Creates a higher contrast image. Can improve decode success with codes with have little contrast.

3. Dilate: Attempts to increase the code marking. Can improve decode success with damaged or poorly marked codes.

4. Erode: Attempts to decrease the code marking. Can improve decode success with over-marked codes.

5. AdaptiveSmooth and BilateralSmooth: Smoothing algorithms. Attempts to remove image noise.

10.4 Validate Enabling the Validator expands various code output options.

This stops codes being read inside codes, and allows only codes with letters or numbers.

Figure 127

10.5 No Tube One of the key features of IntelliCode™ software is distinguishing between tubes that cannot be

decoded and empty spaces in the rack in both instances signalling it with different output: ”No

Tube” or ”No Read”

When ”No Tube” option is enabled, the parameters will need to be adjusted as different tubes need

slightly different parameters due to manufacturer type, camera focus and lighting conditions.

A series of sample lines at varying angles are taken across the cell image and checked for

compliance with a set of rules defining a likely matrix code. If the criteria are met the analysis

finishes and a matrix code is deemed to be present.

The samples lines should be increased or decreased so they cross the image of the code.

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10.5.1 No Tube/ No Read Configuration

After performing the initial Scan and Decode, select one of the tubes that decoded correctly on the

full rack image. A closer image of the tube will appear on right of the screen with a table that

includes the tube parameters (Transition, Area); lines highlighted in red means the parameters

detected by the reader are out of the pre-set range. To fix this, read the steps below.

1. Select a few of decoded and non-decoded tubes, the “Transition” and “Area” values are

quite similar between various tubes, but different than empty/no-tube spots.

2. Adjust the values for the Transitions and Area so the values in the table are no longer red.

3. After adjusting parameters, select Decode to check if the new setting works. It is possible

that a red No-Read is in a place where there should be yellow No-Tube. This can be

triggered by ambient light, or the IntelliCode™ settings. Prevent ambient light interfering

with the scan, and make sure that the lid is on the rack.

4. Try another Scan/Decode and the rotate the rack around on the reader to make sure it is

not a singled-out instance

5. Check ROI alignment on the full-rack image and make sure that each code is not

positioned too close the edge

6. Check “Transition” and “Area” parameters. They need to be broad enough to decode the

tube, but close enough together so a “No Tube” is not recognised with the parameters.

Transitions: A transition occurs when the pixel value crosses the mean. A minimum and

maximum value for the number of transitions on a sample line is required.

Area: The modular area under the binaries for each sample line must fall between a minimum and

maximum value to indicate that a matrix code may be present. The reported “Transitions” and

“Area” can be filtered numerically ascending or descending by selecting the Transition or Area

white box. The set value for each should allow the range to cover the min and max for each

variable.

Noise: Non-matrix code images often have many transitional lines scattered close to the mean

(noise). These should be filtered out using the ‘Noise Level’ value, defined as a percentage of the

range of pixel values in the sample.

Margin: The width of a strip of pixels to be discarded around the edge of each cell image and is

applied at decoding time. This should be set so the lines cross over the code and not the whole

tube base.

10.6 Decoder Option to select different decode methods.

Figure 128

The default settings in the Mil column will have Primary and Active checked, and the default

settings in the CodeSpy column will only have Active checked.

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11 Command Line Options

Command shell control: IntelliCode™ can be controlled via command shell. Execute IntelliCode

with –c on the command line for the command shell interface.

11.1 Getting Started Intellicode –c

The following command shell will appear.

Figure 129

Command Explanation Example

–c

Execute command shell.

Intellicode –c

-i

IntelliCode will run and select

the Perception™ instrument.

Intellicode –i Perception

-p

Enable profile(s)

1. IntelliCode will run and

ensure 96well profile is

selected. If the profile does

not exist it will be ignored.

2. IntelliCode will run and

ensure that the profiles

96well and 48well are

selected.

3. IntelliCode will run and

select the Impression™

Instrument. The Profiles

96well and 48well are

selected.

1. –p 96well

2. –p 96well –p 48well

3. Intellicode-I Impression –p

96well –p 48well

The command shell has an auto complete feature. Hitting tab will attempt to auto complete a

command.

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To test, and for a list of system, commands, type ‘sys’ and hit the ‘Tab’ key.

Figure 130

Once a command is complete, hitting the ‘Tab’ key again will provide information about the

command. See Figure 131.

Figure 131

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11.2 System Commands

Command Explanation Example

Sys.List

Lists all available

commands.

Sys.List(v)

A verbose list of all

available commands.

Sys.Exit

Exit the command shell

Sys.Run

Executes a command list.

You can place many

commands within a file and

execute them as a batch of

commands. This can help in

situations where you may

have a list of commands

that are used often.

1. Sys.run (<command list filename>)

2. This commandlist would scan a 96 well

profile using the Perception™

instrument:

Intellicode.Instrument.use( Perception )

Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.load(96.xtprof)

Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.scan

Sys. Remote

Allows remote control via

network.

1. Use legacy interface.

Legacy support for

xtr96.

2. Use winsock interface.

3. Use webservice

interface.

1. sys.Remote (legacy, <port>)

2. sys.Remote (winsock, <port>)

3. sys.Remote (webservice, <port>)

Sys. WaitTime

Waits for some time

Sys. WaitTime (<time>)

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11.3 IntelliCode™ Commands The IntelliCode™ commands control the IntelliCode™ application directly. The command set is

accessed from the IntelliCode™ command scope.

Intellicode<tab>

Figure 132

11.4 Instrument Commands An instrument needs to be selected before a profile can be loaded. Instrument selection and

enumeration are as follows.

Command Explanation Example

Intellicode.Instrument.list

Lists available instruments.

Intellicode.Instrument.use

Sets an instrument to use.

Note: Instrument names are

case sensitive.

Intellicode.Instrument.use (<instrument

name>)

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11.5 Instrument Profile Commands Once an instrument has been selected you can load a profile for scanning.

Command Explanation Example

Intellicode.Instrument.Profile<tab>

Lists all profile

commands

Figure 133

Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.list

Lists available profiles.

Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.load

Loads a profile. Note:

Profile names are case

sensitive.

Intellicode.Instrument.Profile. load (<profile

name>)

Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.scan

Issues a scan using the

loaded profile. This is the

equivalent of hitting ‘GO’

from the instrument

control screen. The

profile is scanned and

any active exports are

executed.

11.6 Profile Exporter Commands Once results are available. An exporter can be manually invoked.

Command Explanation Example

Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.Expor

ter.list

Lists available profile text

exporters.

Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.Expor

ter.getResults

Returns the results. Output

can be xml or formatted by

current profile exporter.

1. output as xml

2. output is formatted by

profile exporter

1. Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.Exporter.g

etResults (<exporter name>)

2. Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.Exporter.g

etResults <exporter name>

12 Remote Access

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12.1 IntelliCode™ Software Version 8.1.1.842 (R) and later IntelliCode™ software version 8.1.1.842 (R) onwards is equipped with UI for establishing the

remote connection.

12.2 IntelliCode™ Software Versions before 8.1.1.842 (R) Any version below 8.1.1.842 (R) requires the IntelliCode™ to connect by using command shell

interface.

Figure 137

12.2.1 Legacy interface

Support for legacy xtr96 interface is possible by using the Remote( legacy ) option. The instrument and

profile need to be set beforehand. A text exporter will need to be set in the profile which exports in an

appropriate format.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 134

From the main screen select Preference

and Remote

2.

Figure 135

This window will appear. Set the connection type (Winsock or Winsock Legacy for supporting XTR-96 interface) and port press Go.

3.

Figure 136

The software will now be listening for incoming commands.

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The following example assumes the use of the Perception™ reader and a profile named 96.xtprof.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 138

Type in the following 3 commands into the command line using the <tab> key after each line. Intellicode.Instrument.use( Perception) Intellicode.Instrument.Profile.load(96.xtprof) Sys.Remote( legacy) This will enable the xtr96 legacy remote control interface. Control is then enabled via a terminal

program.

2.

Figure 139

See Figure 139 for examples.

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12.2.2 Xtr96 legacy interface

Command Explanation Example

?

List of supported xtr96

commands.

See Figure 139 for examples.

get

Scans the current profile

and outputs the results. The

results output are formatted

by the current profile

exporter.

See Figure 139 for examples.

read

Scans the current profile.

See Figure 139 for examples.

Rack

As ‘read’ but also sends

‘OK’ on completion.

See Figure 139 for examples.

Set tube =

Loads a profile. The

parameter is the profile

name. Available profiles

can be listed with ‘?’

See Figure 139 for examples.

12.2.3 Winsock interface

The winsock interface allows remote access to the command shell. Commands are issued remotely using the same command format as the command shell.

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 140

sys.Remote( winsock ) enables the

winsock interface.

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2.

Figure 141

Access to the IntelliCode™ shell through a

terminal program.

Note: Replies to commands are wrapped

within an acknowledge and success/fail

message prefixes.

Information during the operation of the

command is prefixed with ”msg:”

On completion, the command is prefixed by

status ”success:” or ”fail:”

3.

Figure 142

Example of winsock command failure. An

invalid instrument is selected.

4.

Figure 143

Example of winsock scan command with

warning. Profile has a manual input item

which failed.

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12.2.4 WebService Interface

Step Image Action

1.

Figure 144

Use “Winsock” as the connection type

and press “go”

2.

Figure 145

Execute the webservice

This will allow the customer to connect via HTML for 3rd party suppliers using web services as an interface.

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13 Appendix: Date Value Format

Format

specifier Description Examples

"d" The day of the month, from 1 through 31.

More information: The "d" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-01T13:45:30 -> 1

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 15

"dd" The day of the month, from 01 through 31.

More information: The "dd" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-01T13:45:30 -> 01

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 15

"ddd" The abbreviated name of the day of the week.

More information: The "ddd" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> Mon (en-US)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> Пн (ru-RU)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> lun. (fr-FR)

"dddd" The full name of the day of the week.

More information: The "dddd" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> Monday (en-US)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> понедельник (ru-RU)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> lundi (fr-FR)

"f" The tenths of a second in a date and time value.

More information: The "f" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6170000 -> 6

2009-06-15T13:45:30.05 -> 0

"ff" The hundredths of a second in a date and time value.

More information: The "ff" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6170000 -> 61

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0050000 -> 00

"fff" The milliseconds in a date and time value.

More information: The "fff" Custom Format Specifier.

6/15/2009 13:45:30.617 -> 617

6/15/2009 13:45:30.0005 -> 000

"ffff" The ten thousandths of a second in a date and time

value.

More information: The "ffff" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6175000 -> 6175

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0000500 -> 0000

"fffff" The hundred thousandths of a second in a date and time

value.

More information: The "fffff" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6175400 -> 61754

6/15/2009 13:45:30.000005 -> 00000

"ffffff" The millionths of a second in a date and time value.

More information: The "ffffff" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6175420 -> 617542

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0000005 -> 000000

"fffffff" The ten millionths of a second in a date and time value.

More information: The "fffffff" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6175425 -> 6175425

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0001150 -> 0001150

"F" If non-zero, the tenths of a second in a date and time

value.

More information: The "F" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6170000 -> 6

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0500000 -> (no output)

"FF" If non-zero, the hundredths of a second in a date and

time value.

More information: The "FF" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6170000 -> 61

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0050000 -> (no output)

"FFF" If non-zero, the milliseconds in a date and time value.

More information: The "FFF" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6170000 -> 617

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0005000 -> (no output)

"FFFF" If non-zero, the ten thousandths of a second in a date

and time value.

More information: The "FFFF" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.5275000 -> 5275

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0000500 -> (no output)

"FFFFF" If non-zero, the hundred thousandths of a second in a

date and time value.

More information: The "FFFFF" Custom Format

Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6175400 -> 61754

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0000050 -> (no output)

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"FFFFFF" If non-zero, the millionths of a second in a date and time

value.

More information: The "FFFFFF" Custom Format

Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6175420 -> 617542

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0000005 -> (no output)

"FFFFFFF" If non-zero, the ten millionths of a second in a date and

time value.

More information: The "FFFFFFF" Custom Format

Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6175425 -> 6175425

2009-06-15T13:45:30.0001150 -> 000115

"g", "gg" The period or era.

More information: The "g" or "gg" Custom Format

Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30.6170000 -> A.D.

"h" The hour, using a 12-hour clock from 1 to 12.

More information: The "h" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T01:45:30 -> 1

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 1

"hh" The hour, using a 12-hour clock from 01 to 12.

More information: The "hh" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T01:45:30 -> 01

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 01

"H" The hour, using a 24-hour clock from 0 to 23.

More information: The "H" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T01:45:30 -> 1

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 13

"HH" The hour, using a 24-hour clock from 00 to 23.

More information: The "HH" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T01:45:30 -> 01

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 13

"K" Time zone information.

More information: The "K" Custom Format Specifier.

With DateTime values:

2009-06-15T13:45:30, Kind Unspecified ->

2009-06-15T13:45:30, Kind Utc -> Z

2009-06-15T13:45:30, Kind Local -> -07:00 (depends on local computer

settings)

With DateTimeOffset values:

2009-06-15T01:45:30-07:00 --> -07:00

2009-06-15T08:45:30+00:00 --> +00:00

"m" The minute, from 0 through 59.

More information: The "m" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T01:09:30 -> 9

2009-06-15T13:29:30 -> 29

"mm" The minute, from 00 through 59.

More information: The "mm" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T01:09:30 -> 09

2009-06-15T01:45:30 -> 45

"M" The month, from 1 through 12.

More information: The "M" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 6

"MM" The month, from 01 through 12.

More information: The "MM" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 06

"MMM" The abbreviated name of the month.

More information: The "MMM" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> Jun (en-US)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> juin (fr-FR)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> Jun (zu-ZA)

"MMMM" The full name of the month.

More information: The "MMMM" Custom Format

Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> June (en-US)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> juni (da-DK)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> uJuni (zu-ZA)

"s" The second, from 0 through 59.

More information: The "s" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:09 -> 9

"ss" The second, from 00 through 59.

More information: The "ss" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:09 -> 09

"t" The first character of the AM/PM designator.

More information: The "t" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> P (en-US)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 午 (ja-JP)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> (fr-FR)

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"tt" The AM/PM designator.

More information: The "tt" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> PM (en-US)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 午後 (ja-JP)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> (fr-FR)

"y" The year, from 0 to 99.

More information: The "y" Custom Format Specifier.

0001-01-01T00:00:00 -> 1

0900-01-01T00:00:00 -> 0

1900-01-01T00:00:00 -> 0

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 9

2019-06-15T13:45:30 -> 19

"yy" The year, from 00 to 99.

More information: The "yy" Custom Format Specifier.

0001-01-01T00:00:00 -> 01

0900-01-01T00:00:00 -> 00

1900-01-01T00:00:00 -> 00

2019-06-15T13:45:30 -> 19

"yyy" The year, with a minimum of three digits.

More information: The "yyy" Custom Format Specifier.

0001-01-01T00:00:00 -> 001

0900-01-01T00:00:00 -> 900

1900-01-01T00:00:00 -> 1900

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 2009

"yyyy" The year as a four-digit number.

More information: The "yyyy" Custom Format Specifier.

0001-01-01T00:00:00 -> 0001

0900-01-01T00:00:00 -> 0900

1900-01-01T00:00:00 -> 1900

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 2009

"yyyyy" The year as a five-digit number.

More information: The "yyyyy" Custom Format Specifier.

0001-01-01T00:00:00 -> 00001

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> 02009

"z" Hours offset from UTC, with no leading zeros.

More information: The "z" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30-07:00 -> -7

"zz" Hours offset from UTC, with a leading zero for a single-

digit value.

More information: The "zz" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30-07:00 -> -07

"zzz" Hours and minutes offset from UTC.

More information: The "zzz" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30-07:00 -> -07:00

":" The time separator.

More information: The ":" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> : (en-US)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> . (it-IT)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> : (ja-JP)

"/" The date separator.

More Information: The "/" Custom Format Specifier.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> / (en-US)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> - (ar-DZ)

2009-06-15T13:45:30 -> . (tr-TR)

"string"

'string'

Literal string delimiter. 2009-06-15T13:45:30 ("arr:" h:m t) -> arr: 1:45 P

2009-06-15T13:45:30 ('arr:' h:m t) -> arr: 1:45 P

% Defines the following character as a custom format

specifier.

More information:Using Single Custom Format

Specifiers.

2009-06-15T13:45:30 (%h) -> 1

\ The escape character. 2009-06-15T13:45:30 (h \h) -> 1 h

Any other

character

The character is copied to the result string unchanged.

More information: Using the Escape Character.

2009-06-15T01:45:30 (arr hh:mm t) -> arr 01:45 A