Figure 8

Alternative SimArray array report. The parameters described in Figure 7 were used to simulate printing the library described in Figure 6 with a Qarray2 (Genetix). In this case, the print time has reduced from almost 22 hours to 14 hours, showing that either the Qarray2 is the faster instrument or the MicroGrid II print conditions are not optimal. This example demonstrates that SimArray rapidly facilitates refinement of microarray designs, whilst generating randomised source visit maps that can be used to program robotic spotters. This figure has been colour-coded to aid comparison with Figures 6 and 7.