What’s New in NimbleScan v2.6 Software?

NimbleScan v2.6 Software introduces several features designed to enhance the user experience when performing data analysis using NimbleGen microarrays. Key features include the following:

• New segMNT analysis parameters have been implemented to provide end users with finer control over CGH analysis.
• Significant performance enhancements to the image analysis component have been implemented for gridding and alignment of 2 µm images generated from the NimbleGen MS 200 Microarray Scanner.
• Application-specific data analysis now generates a settings file that records the various analysis parameters used for that particular analysis session. The information in the settings file can be used either for troubleshooting purposes or reanalysis.
• The installer for the NimbleScan v2.6 Software offers options to install the software either as a fully licensed version or as a free, 30-day trial version.

Operating System/Array Format Compatibility

NimbleScan 2.6 Software can be installed on ANY of the operating systems in the table below. However, analysis of 2.1 M arrays is ONLY supported on certain operating systems. Consult the table for details. Learn more about array formats...

	2.1M	3x720K	12x135K	385K	4x72K
Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7* (32-bit versions)		X	X	X	X
Windows Vista or Windows 7* (64-bit versions)	X	X	X	X	X
Linux Kernel 2.5 or 2.6 (32-bit)		X	X	X	X
Linux Kernel 2.6 (64-bit)	X	X	X	X	X
Mac OS 10.5 or 10.6 (64-bit mode) (Intel processor only)	X	X	X	X	X
* Windows 7 users should review the list of Windows 7 Known Issues (see below) before installing.

Try NimbleScan v2.6 Software for Free for 30 Days!

Look for your operating system in the table below and click the Download link to download the appropriate installer. After the download completes, follow the installation instructions in the NOTES column. During the installation, you can either enter a license key or install a free, 30-day trial version. To purchase a license, contact your local sales affiliate.

	DOWNLOAD	NOTES
Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7* (32-bit versions)	<<Download>>	Unzip the downloaded file. Double-click nimblescan_2_6_install.exe
Windows Vista or Windows 7* (64-bit versions)	<<Download>>	Unzip the downloaded file. Double-click nimblescan_2_6_install.exe
Linux Kernel 2.5 or 2.6 (32-bit)	<<Download>>	Unzip the downloaded file. After saving the installer to a local directory, open a shell and cd to that directory. At the prompt enter sh ./nimblescan_2_6_install.bin
Linux Kernel 2.6 (64-bit)	<<Download>>	Unzip the downloaded file. After saving the Installer to a local directory, open a shell and cd to that directory. At the prompt enter sh ./nimblescan_2_6_install.bin
Mac OS 10.5 or 10.6 (64-bit mode) (Intel processor only)	<<Download>>	Unzip the downloaded file. Double-click nimblescan_2_6_install.app
* Windows 7 users should review the list of Windows 7 Known Issues (see below) before installing.

Windows 7 Known Issues

When using NimbleScan v2.6 Software on the Windows 7 operating system, be aware of these known issues:

• When installing NimbleScan v2.6 Software, the Windows 7 operating system may display a warning stating “This program might not have installed correctly.” This is not unique to NimbleScan v2.6 Software and can occur when installing other software on the Windows 7 operating system. The installation is most often correct, and you can ignore this warning. To verify complete installation, double-click the NimbleScan icon on the desktop or locate and select NimbleScan from the Start menu. The software should start and run normally.
• Open and Save As dialog boxes in NimbleScan v 2.6 Software might not display Look In drop-down menus successfully on the Windows 7 operating system. In addition, the navigation buttons to the right of the drop-down menu may not display correctly. This does not disable file selection because you can still manually enter the path to the file. Also, even though the navigation buttons might not display correctly, they will still function properly.

Documentation

Full documentation of the software’s functionality and system requirements can be found in the NimbleScan Software User’s Guide (PDF Format 5.8MB). To complete the tutorial in the User’s Guide, you will need to download the example mouse expression data files (ZIP Format 32MB). For version specific details, refer to the NimbleScan 2.6 Software: Release Notes.

Order/Contact Information

To inquire about site licenses, contact your local sales affiliate. For technical support, contact Technical Support.

SignalMap software is a tool that enables you to visualize NimbleGen array data. SignalMap uses GFF files as an input and provides the capability to handle large data sets for graphically-based browsing, rescaling, analysis, and export of graphical files for publication. It provides the ability to:

• Import one or more GFF files. There are no size limitations other than the memory available in your computer.
• Visualize tracks of data organized into panes and tracks.
• Easily see peak correlations between your data and annotation tracks using Zoom tools and “Go to” commands.
• Click on a point on the gene track to link to a Web site with detailed information on the selected gene.
• Export a subset of your data. Print and export screen captures.

Full documentation of SignalMap software functionality and system requirements can be found in the SignalMap Users Guide. The current version of SignalMap is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®.

Try Out SignalMap Free for 30 Days!
Click here to download a free 30-day demo version of SignalMap.

Order/Contact Information

To inquire about site licenses contact your local sales affiliate. For technical support, contact Technical Support.

Use the table below to identify the appropriate software packages to use with our product offerings:

	SignalMap	NimbleScan	Nexus Copy Number *	ArrayStar® **
Sequence Capture	X			X
CGH	X	X	X
ChIP-chip	X	X
DNA Methylation	X	X
Gene Expression		X		X
* Nexus Copy Number is a software product from BioDiscovery, Inc. All sales and support questions should be directed to BioDiscovery. ** ArrayStar is a software product from DNASTAR, Inc. All sales and support questions should be directed to DNASTAR.

• NimbleScan Software User’s Guide: Version 2.6
  User’s Guide (PDF Format 5.8MB)
• NimbleScan v2.6 Software
  Release Notes (PDF Format 112KB)
• SignalMap v1.9 User’s Guide
  User’s Guide (PDF Format 835KB)

For a complete listing of literature covering all Roche NimbleGen products and services please visit our literature page.