# 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](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/troubleshooting/power-on-works-but.../can-not-connect-to-access "mention")
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### Create a basic measurement group

1. Click the *Measurement group* menu item.&#x20;
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.&#x20;
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 for the OptiSeeding experiment. \
Next step is [measure-on-cryo-stock](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/protocols/optimize-bioprocesses/identify-optimal-inoculum-size/measure-on-cryo-stock "mention").