Knowledge Base

Carry Out Trials in an Order Different from That Specified in the Trial List

Example

Carry out Trial 5 before Trial 4.

1. Skip Trial 4 and let EthoVision XT acquire data for Trial 5.
2. If you want to carry out Trial 4 at a later time, in the Trial List set this trial back to Planned.

Note: This procedure also applies when you track subjects in multiple arenas simultaneously. Set all arenas to To Skip.

Procedure

To skip the current trial:

1. Make sure that the Acquisition Settings window shows the name of the trial you want to skip.
2. Click the Skip Trial button in the Playback Control window. The Acquisition Settings window shows the next trial number.
3. Carry out the trials as usual.

To carry out the skipped trial:

1. In the Experiment Explorer, click Trial List. Click the Show/Hide button on the toolbar, select Variables and make sure Acquisition status is selected in the Show Variables window.