SeqMan Ultra uses the same type of graphic user interface as DNASTAR’s MegAlign Pro, GenVision Pro, SeqNinja, Protean 3D and SeqBuilder Pro. This style of interface has one or more large “views” on the left, and a narrower set of expandable “panels” on the right. The panels are used for specifying the appearance of the views, selecting what is included in the views, showing details about a selection, etc.
We think you’ll find the new SeqMan Ultra interface to be very intuitive. However, we would like to highlight a few items that might not be readily apparent.
Changing the layout and number of views:
- SeqMan Pro – Views, tables and reports appear as separate windows that can be resized manually.
- SeqMan Ultra – Graphic, tabular and text data is each contained in a named “view.” You can display from 1-3 views at a time. To specify the number and layout of views, use the View > Change layout command or the Change layout tool (image varies) in the bottom right corner of each view. The following options are available:
- One –
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– To show only the current view and cause it to occupy all of the view “real estate.”
- Two Horizontal (
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) – To show the current view on top and one additional view below it.
- Two Vertical (
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) – To show the current view on the left, and one additional view to the right.
- Three Horizontal (
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) – To show the current view on top and two additional views below it.
- Three – Left (
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) – To show the current view on the left and two additional views stacked one on top of the other on the right.
- Three – Right (
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) – To show the current view on the right and two additional views stacked one on top of the other on the left.
- Three – Top (
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) – To show the current view on the top and two additional views side-by-side on the bottom.
- Three – Bottom (
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) – To show the current view on the bottom and two additional views side-by-side on the top.
- One –
– To show only the current view and cause it to occupy all of the view “real estate.” 
) – To show the current view on top and one additional view below it. 
) – To show the current view on the left, and one additional view to the right. 
) – To show the current view on top and two additional views below it. 
) – To show the current view on the left and two additional views stacked one on top of the other on the right. 
) – To show the current view on the right and two additional views stacked one on top of the other on the left. 
) – To show the current view on the top and two additional views side-by-side on the bottom. 
) – To show the current view on the bottom and two additional views side-by-side on the top.
Changing parameters:
- SeqMan Pro – Assembly and display parameters are changed using Project > Parameters.
- SeqMan Ultra – Assembly parameters are now specified during project setup in SeqMan NGen. Display customization is now handled through the Style panel and Tracks panel.
Remaining parameters are accessed through Project > Project Parameters.
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