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  • What is the purpose of the cobas® prime Archive Viewer software?
    What are the minimum system requirements for using the cobas® prime Archive Viewer?
    How can I import archive files from the cobas® prime Pre-analytical System into the archive viewer?
    How can I view archived audit trails?
    How can I view archived user messages?
    Can I filter archive files and sort data in the archive viewer?
    Can I export data from the archive viewer as a PDF file?
cobas
®
prime Archive Viewer
User Guide
Publication version 1.0
Software version 1.1
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Publication information
Publication version Software version Revision date Change description
1.0 1.1 May 2020 First version
y Revision history
Edition notice
This publication is intended for users of cobas
®
prime
Archive Viewer.
Every effort has been made to ensure that all the
information contained in this publication is correct at the
time of publishing. However, the manufacturer of this
product may need to update the publication information
as output of product surveillance activities, leading to a
new version of this publication.
General attention
To avoid issues, ensure that you are familiar with the
instructions and safety information.
r Pay particular attention to all safety notices.
r Always follow the instructions in this publication.
r Do not use the software in a way that is not described
in this publication.
r Store all publications in a safe and easily retrievable
place.
Training
Do not carry out any task unless you have received
training from Roche Diagnostics. Leave tasks that are not
described in the user documentation to trained Roche
Service representatives.
Images
The images in this publication have been added
exclusively for illustration purposes.
Warranty
Any customer modification to the system renders the
warranty or service agreement null and void.
For conditions of warranty, contact your local sales
representative or refer to your warranty contract partner.
Copyright
© 2016–2020, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. All rights
reserved.
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License information
The cobas
®
prime Archive Viewer is protected by
contract laws, copyright law, and international treaties.
The cobas
®
prime Archive Viewer contains a user
license between F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. and a
license holder, and only authorized users may access the
software and use it. Unauthorized use and distribution
may result in civil and criminal penalties.
Open source and commercial software
The cobas
®
prime Archive Viewer may include
components or modules of commercial or open source
software programs. For copyright and other notices and
licensing information regarding such software programs
included with the cobas
®
prime Archive Viewer, refer to
the About dialog box provided with the product.
The cobas
®
prime Archive Viewer can constitute a
device regulated in accordance with applicable law. For
more detailed information, refer to the corresponding
user documentation and labeling.
Note that the respective authorization according to the
applicable laws is no longer valid in case of any
unauthorized changes to the cobas
®
prime Archive
Viewer.
Trademarks
The following trademarks are acknowledged:
COBAS, COBAS OMNI, and COBAS PRIME are
trademarks of Roche.
Other product names and trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
Feedback
Every effort has been made to ensure that this
publication fulfills the intended use. All feedback on any
aspect of this publication is welcome and is considered
during updates. Contact your Roche representative,
should you have any such feedback.
Contact addresses
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
1080 US Highway 202 South
Branchburg, NJ 08876
USA
Made in Switzerland
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Table of contents
Symbols and abbreviations ................................................ 6
About the archive viewer .................................................... 8
Installing the archive viewer .............................................. 9
Importing an archive file ..................................................... 10
Viewing archived audit trails ............................................. 11
Viewing archived user messages..................................... 12
Viewing archived sample data.......................................... 13
Searching for data in archive files................................... 14
Filtering and sorting tables................................................. 15
Exporting data as a PDF file............................................... 16
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Symbols and abbreviations
Product names
Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, the
following product names and descriptors are used.
Product name Descriptor
cobas
®
prime Archive Viewer
archive viewer
cobas
®
prime Pre-analytical
System
system
cobas
®
prime Software
software
y Product names
Symbols used in the publication
Symbol Explanation
o
List item.
u
Related topics containing further information.
q
Tip. Extra information on correct use or useful
hints.
r
Start of a task.
I
Extra information within a task.
f
Result of an action within a task.
c
Frequency of a task.
n
Duration of a task.
d
Materials that are required for a task.
j
Prerequisites of a task.
u
Topic. Used in cross-references to topics.
p
Task. Used in cross-references to tasks.
w
Figure. Used in figure titles and cross-
references to figures.
y
Table. Used in table titles and cross-references
to tables.
y Symbols used in the publication
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Symbols used on product
Symbol Explanation
Manufacturer
Authorized representative in the EC
Catalog number
Instructions for use.
y Symbols used on product
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used.
Abbreviation Definition
EC European Community
PC personal computer
y Abbreviations
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About the archive viewer
cobas
®
prime Archive Viewer is a stand-alone software
which allows you to view archived data generated on the
system.
The archive viewer is delivered as a separate executable
file. The user interface is based on the same tab, panel,
and navigation concepts used by the system.
System requirements
The minimum system requirements for using the archive
viewer are as follows:
Requirement Specification
Operating system Windows 10
Hardware PC
y Minimum system requirements
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Installing the archive viewer
The archive viewer is a stand-alone software that you
can install on any compatible PC. An installation wizard
guides you through the installation process.
d
m Installer file provided by your Roche representative
j
m A PC with the Windows 10 operating system
r To install the archive viewer
1 Copy the archive viewer installer file to your PC
(ArchiveViewer.zip).
2 Extract the files from the .zip file to the desired folder.
3 Open the folder named with the software version, and
then open the "Installer" folder.
4 Double-click the setup.exe file.
f The installation wizard starts.
5 In the welcome page of the installation wizard,
choose the Next button.
6 Choose the Install button.
7 When the installation is complete, choose the Finish
button.
f The archive viewer is installed. A shortcut to start
the software is created on your desktop.
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Importing an archive file
The archive viewer allows you to import archived data
from the cobas
®
prime Pre-analytical System.
About the archive files fom the system
The archive files generated by the system are stored in
the location configured in this panel: Administration >
Service settings > Data storage.
The Archive maintenance action generates 3 separate
files:
• .index file for quick search
• .archive file with metadata
• .part0 file with the data
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If you move the files to a different location (e.g.,
from the your system’s storage location to your
local computer), ensure that you transfer the
complete set of files.
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m Compatible archive file
j
m Archive viewer installed
r To import an archive file
1 In the Loaded archives group box, choose the
Import archive button.
2 In the Import archive dialog box, browse to the
archive file that you want to load, and then choose
the Open button.
3 In the File is loading dialog box, choose the Load
button.
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You can load several archive files.
f The selected archive file is added to the Loaded
archives group box.
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Viewing archived audit trails
With the archive viewer, you can view archived audit trail
entries.
All interactions between users and the system are logged
in an audit trail that is archived regularly. The audit trail
provides a secure, computer-generated, time-stamped
record of user activities.
You can view current audit trail entries directly in the
system.
j
m Archive file loaded
r To view archived audit trails
1 In the Loaded archives group box, select the archive
files that you want to view.
2 Choose the Audit trail tab.
f The audit trail entries logged in the selected
archive files are displayed in the main panel.
3 To view the details of an entry, select it in the table.
f The details about the selected entry are displayed
in the detail panel.
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Viewing archived user messages
With the archive viewer, you can view archived user
messages received by all users in the system.
All user messages from the system to the users are
logged. User messages are included in the archive file.
You can view current user messages directly in the
system.
j
m Archive file loaded
r To view archived user messages
1 In the Loaded archives group box, select the archive
files that you want to view.
2 Choose the User messages tab.
f The user messages logged in the selected archive
files are displayed in the main panel.
3 To view the details of a user message, select it in the
table.
f The details about the selected user message are
displayed in the detail panel.
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Viewing archived sample data
With the archive viewer, you can view archived sample
data about samples processed in the system.
The details of any sample loaded in the system and its
tracking information are logged. Details about samples
and their tracking are included in the archive file. Patient
information is not logged.
You can view current sample data directly in the system.
j
m Archive file loaded
r To view archived sample data
1 In the Loaded archives group box, select the archive
files that you want to view.
2 Choose the Archive data tab.
f The sample data logged in the selected archive
files are displayed in the main panel.
3 To view the details of a sample, select it in the table.
f The details about the selected sample are
displayed in the detail panel.
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Searching for data in archive files
Apart from searching for data directly in each table, you
can also perform a quick search.
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m Archive file loaded
r To search for data in archive files
1 Choose the button.
2 In the Loaded archives group box, select the archive
files that you want to view.
3 In the Quick search group box, enter your search
parameters, and then choose the Search button.
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To reduce the amount of search results, select a
date range using the date pickers.
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Filtering and sorting tables
The tables in each tab include filtering and sorting
options for managing the information displayed.
About sorting
Tables can be sorted by their columns. The and
icons indicate that the table is sorted by that column and
in which order.
About filtering
To reduce the number of entries, you can apply custom
filters. Depending on the panel, the filtering criteria can
display different selections.
r To sort a table
1 Choose the column header that you want to use to
sort the table.
f The icon displayed in the header indicates the
order in which the chosen column is sorted.
: ascending order.
: descending order.
2 If you want to sort the table in the opposite order,
choose the column header again.
r To filter a table
1 On the panel displaying the table, choose the
button.
f The filter panel is displayed.
2 From the Filter by drop-down list, choose the criteria
you want to filter by, and then choose the Apply
button.
I
To group the filtered data, choose the value to
group by from the Group by drop-down list.
To sort the filtered data, choose the column to
sort by from the Sort by drop-down list.
To add more criteria, choose the button in the
corresponding row.
f The matching data is displayed.
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Exporting data as a PDF file
You can export data from a table or the details of a table
entry as a PDF file.
r To export data from a table
1 In the table, use the filters to display the data that you
want to export.
2 In the main panel, choose the button, and then
choose your preferred option:
• Export overview
• Export overview and details
3 Select the location where you want to save the export
file, and then choose the Export button.
r To export details from a table entry
1 In the table, select the table entry that you want to
export.
2 In the detail panel, choose the button, and then
choose the Export details button.
3 Select the location where you want to save the export
file, and then choose the Export button.
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