Data Files

The various data files associated with the programme are located as follows:

• Current preweigh data files: Located in the BLOODPREWEIGH directory, and have a WGH ending. The empty weight of the samples are listed in this file in sequential order. The contents of this file may be edited by the user without repercussions.
• Used preweigh data files: Once a sample set has been used in a study, its preweigh data file is moved to the BLOODOLDWGH directory.
• Main data files: The main data files are located in the BLOODDATA directory. Each of these files contains all of the data associated with a study, and has a BLR ending. The different sections of data in the file (preweigh data, patient data, etc) are seperated by headers that specify the type of data that follows. For example, the patient data starts with the line [Patient Data]. The order of the sections within the file does not matter, and the data in any section may be edited by the user without repercussions.
• System files: There are some files created by the programme that should never be altered by the user. These are contained in the BLOODSYSTEM directory. Do not add files to this directory, remove files from this directory, or edit files contained in this directory.
• Temporary files: Any temporary files created by the programme are located in the BLOODTEMP directory. All files in this directory should be removed by the programme upon termination. If the user notices any files in this directory, they are due to an abnormal shutdown of the programme. Any files in this directory may be deleted by the user.