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Get started with RayCrest MDS

Import a sequence, make edits, design primers, and validate your construct.

Most users start here Takes ~3-5 minutes Step-by-step workflow

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COMMON TASKS

Choose a task and start a workflow

Start with the workflow that matches the task in front of you.

Import

Import and work with a DNA sequence

Import a sequence and begin working with it in the right context.

RayCrest MDS sequence workspace with a construct open

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Edit

Edit a DNA sequence

Select a region, make the edit in place, and confirm the result.

RayCrest MDS sequence selection and editing context

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Primer Design

Design primers

Generate primer candidates from the active construct and review them in one flow.

RayCrest MDS Primer Wizard with candidate design controls

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Cloning

Assemble with Gibson cloning

Stage a backbone and inserts, review overlap QC, and assemble the plasmid.

RayCrest MDS Gibson cloning simulation view

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Validation

Review sequencing results

Inspect mismatch evidence and confirm whether the construct is validated.

RayCrest MDS read viewer with chromatogram evidence

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Maps & Figures

Create maps and export figures

Create a clean plasmid map for slides, manuscripts, or handoff.

RayCrest MDS circular plasmid map output

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ADVANCED WORKFLOWS

Use these when the task requires them

Keep the common tasks above as the default path. Use these when you already know you need them.

Run multiple sequence alignment

Align multiple sequences and export the alignment or tree when that is the task in front of you.

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Optimize or reverse translate a coding sequence

Start here when you need protein-to-DNA conversion or codon changes without changing the encoded protein.

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MORE TOOLS

Keep work organized and moving

Organize projects and parts

Keep sequences and related records grouped so work stays easy to find.

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Manage workspaces

Move between working contexts cleanly when you are juggling more than one construct.

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Run lab calculations

Use the built-in calculators for quick dilution, concentration, and buffer checks.

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HELP

Get unstuck fast

Fix a blocked workflow

Start with troubleshooting when something is failing and you need the fastest next check.

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Check supported file formats

Confirm what RayCrest MDS can import or export before you try again.

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Contact support

Use support when you need help with setup, import, export, or validation.

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NEXT STEP

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Most users should start with the short walkthrough.

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