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# Create measurement group

Before doing the actual measurements, we want to group them in a series. This is done by creating a [measurement group](/software/access/pages/measurement-group.md#create-measurement-group).

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#### Connect computer to BactoBox®

1. Connect your BactoBox® to a computer using the provided USB cable.
2. When the external BactoBox drive appears, double-click the Access file. This will open a browser window. The preferred browsers are Chrome and Firefox.
3. Activate full screen mode, press <kbd>F11</kbd> (or <kbd>Fn+F11</kbd> depending on keyboard configuration).

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#### No connection to Access?

For troubleshooting of connectivity issues, please see [Can not connect to Access](/troubleshooting/power-on-works-but.../can-not-connect-to-access.md)
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Create a basic measurement group**

1. Click the *Measurement group* menu item.
2. Click *Create measurement group.*
3. Provide the experiment details in the input fields. You can use either the pointer device or the tab key to move between input fields.
4. Choose the *basic* measurement group type.
5. Click *Create* to complete the procedure.
6. Finally, click the *open* icon to enter the measurement group you have just created.
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## Summary

You created and opened a *basic* measurement group to screen for the best growth medium..\
Next step is [Morning measurement](/mpd/workflows/best-medium/check-remaining-cultures.md).


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