Hi all,
I can’t find these carriers (APE_carrier with 5 DWP module_APER3871) and RGT_Car5X50J RR202521) in the labware tab for venus 4. I’m new to this. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Hi LabRx,
I’ve posted some tools and libraries on the repository here.
- Reagent Carrier 50mL Labware Definition
- APE carrier with DWP modules - use the Multiflex Carrier Assistant to build the carrier definition
I hope this helps!
-Eric
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Apologies for bumping this up a year later @EricSindelar_Hamilton 
I am not sure if I am missing something but how do I use the Multiflex Carrier Assistant? I downloaded it and see that there’s additional files in the LabWare folder but I am not sure how to utilize the .x and .jpg files. I read elsewhere that there is a GUI but I cannot find said GUI?
Any help is appreciated,
-Nat
There should be a desktop shortcut that’s created, but if not, then please check the Hamilton\Bin folder for an application called: LabwareAssistant3D.exe. That is the MultiFlex Carrier Assistant UI that you can use to build Multiflex carriers.
Please note that in VENUS 6, the this functionality is built in to the new Labware Editor so you don’t need to run a separate installer.
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Thank you! Works like a charm 
It did not create a desktop shortcut and the name of the application was different than I expected, so I couldn’t pinpoint it lol
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Hello here, first time poster.
Tangentally related Eric, do you happen to have a labware definition for a Thermo Fisher Microamp Enduraplate (a half skirted PCR plate). I reached out to Hamilton and they were able to give me the dimensions of the plate as well so if there is also a tool on the Venus 4 software I may be able to recreate the labware myself.
Thanks
Hello,
I uploaded the definition to the Labware folder - see here for a direct link. It’s an older definition but should at the very least serve as a good starting point.
All versions of VENUS have a Labware Editor that allows one to create and modify labware definitions. The programmer’s manual has a section on defining labware.
I hope this helps!
Eric
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Hi Eric,
Thanks for this! We are waiting for the MFX PCR module to be shipped to us, but the tools that are here will help when we create the carrier. I’m reviewing the manual now so that we can make adjustments as necessary to the labware that you’ve provided.
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I’m trying to use the Labware Editor to create new MultiFlex Carrier definitions on my laptop but am unable to do so. I’m currently running VENUS 6.3.1.1147 on my laptop. I navigate to System Tools > Labware Editor > Create New Labware > Microlab STAR/VANTAGE > Multiflex Carrier > 5 Position P/N: 188039 and then Labware Editor force closes itself. Has anyone experienced this problem, and what is the fix? Thank you!
I would suggest taking a look at the Windows Event Viewer logs for any signs of the application crashing and its faulting modules. My guess would be that it has to do with DirectX or a similar graphics-related driver as the point at which you are experiencing the crash is when a 3D model is loaded into the Editor to begin selecting the individual MFX modules. I will also note that this is the point in the dialog that I’ve noticed a small delay between switching from one window to the next.
Alternatively, it could be due to folder permissions as the drop-down lists are populated from files existing in various Hamilton subfolders.
Thank you,
Dan
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Hi @DanHartman_Hamilton, it makes sense that Labware Editor is crashing when a 3D model is being loaded because I’m also having trouble having the 3D Deck Mode in Method Editor. I get a “Class not registered” error and it automatically switches to 2D mode. How would I fix this? Thank you!
Check out this post or this post from @BrandonBare_Hamilton and or this one from @NickHealy_Hamilton to see if there’s a DirectX installer in your installation media for your Venus version (or from Nick’s post) and see if you can repair that functionality that way.Not sure to be fair if there’s a different version of the installer for the Venus version that you are running.
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