Folders can be on a local network or on the instrument computer.

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From the Main Menu, select System Settings.

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Select the Folders tab.

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Enter default locations for the following folders.

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Output Folder— This folder defines the default location for storing analysis output files. Change the default output folder to a network location for sharing and long-term storage. For more information, refer to Run Folders.

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Sample Sheet Folder— This folder defines the default storage location for sample sheets. Sample sheets are generated before library preparation and contain parameters for the run.