Virtual Deck Layout Overview
On the Preparing Required Labware page, you can see the virtual deck layout preview and other information to prepare for runtime:
Required Labware List
The required labware information is listed on the left side of the page. The information includes:
- The required tip types and number of tips
Note: You can add more tip boxes to the list by clicking the Add Tip Box button 
. To remove the additional tip box, click Remove Tip Box 
.
- Each labware name and volume capacity
- The required tip types and number of tips
- The relevant pipetting step(s) (click the Expand button
of the selected labware to display the information) - The required stocks information (click the Stock Definition button
of the labware to access the stock information). For more information, see how to check the stock information.
Labware Information of the Selected Labware
Virtual Deck Preview
The labware layout preview is displayed in the virtual deck on the right side of the page. For easier identification, click on a selected labware in the labware list to highlight the labware on the virtual deck.
Virtual Deck Preview
The system suggests a deck layout to optimize protocol runtime. You can customize the deck layout by dragging labware to your preferred position.
Repositioning the Labware Layout
The virtual deck provides you with more options on the menu bar to customize the tip box and labware layout, explained below:
Virtual Deck Menu Bar
FLO i8 Virtual Deck Menu Bar
Source Information
The system provides information about the starting volume needed in each source well. Click the SOURCE INFO button 
to view this information from the Initial Stock window. In this window, you can see the list of source labware on the left side of the screen, as well as the labware preview on the right side. To check the source wells and required volume in each labware, click on the Expand button 
of the selected labware or select from the labware preview.
You can also click the highlighted well or click the Expand button 
of the selected stock to display the assigned step and volume. Click the CLOSE button 
to go back to the Preparing Required Labware page.
Display the Stock Information on the Initial Stock Window