21 CFR Part 11 Software Module for QuantStudio™ 6 and 7 Systems - FAQs

The compatibility of QuantStudio 6 and 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System Software (v1.7.2 and v1.3) has not been tested with Windows 11 and cannot be guaranteed to work in Windows 11.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Real-Time PCR and Digital PCR Instruments Support Center.

It is possible to import a standard curve into the Design & Analysis Software (v2.x) if you are analyzing results from one of the following Applied Biosystems real-time PCR instruments:
• 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System
• 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System
• StepOne/StepOne Plus Real-Time PCR System
• ViiA 7 Real Time PCR System
• QuantStudio 1 Real-Time PCR System
• QuantStudio 3 & 5 Real-Time PCR System
• QuantStudio 6 & 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System
• QuantStudio 6 & 7 Pro Real-Time PCR Systems
• QuantStudio 12K Flex Real-Time PCR system

Follow the instructions below to import a standard curve for analysis in the Design & Analysis Software (v2.x):
1. Open the data file in the Design & Analysis Software (v2.x).
2. Click on Actions.
3. Click on "Standard Curve Analysis Setting".
4. Select "External Standard Curves" and click on "Import".
5. Browse to the proper .csv file and click "Open".
6. Click "Apply".

ViiA7 Software v1.2.4 was the last version of the ViiA7 Software released. Currently, the ViiA7 Real-Time PCR System can be controlled using the QuantStudio Software. To obtain the most recent copy of the QuantStudio Software for performing experiments on the ViiA7 Real-Time PCR System, please visit the instrument software download page, https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/technical-resources/software-downloads/applied-biosystems-viia-7-real-time-pcr-system.html.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Real-Time PCR and Digital PCR Instruments Support Center.