# Get Started

DesignStudio is integrated with the MyIllumina ordering system. You will need a MyIllumina account to access the design tool. To create an account, visit the [MyIllumina website](https://my.illumina.com/).

You can create custom panel designs for the following assays:

### Genotyping

* Infinium HTS
* Infinium XT (for select customers)
* Infinium EX-24
* Infinium EX-48

### Methylation

* Infinium HTS
* Infinium EX-24
* Infinium EX-48

You can also add custom content to commercially available Illumina catalog arrays.

## Before You Begin

Determine which of the following assay options to use:

### Genotyping

* Infinium HTS iSelect
  * Supports 3,072 to 700,000 custom target with a minimum purchase order of 1,152 samples.
* Infinium XT iSelect
  * Supports 500 to 50,000 custom targets with a minimum purchase order of 50,000 samples.
* Infinium EX-24 iSelect
  * Supports 3,072 to 1,200,00 custom targets with a minimum purchase order of 1,152 samples.
* Infinium EX-48 iSelect
  * Supports 3,072 to 600,000 custom targets with a minimum purchase order of 1,152 samples.
* Commercial+
  * Supports supplemental custom content to commercially available Illumina catalog arrays with a minimum purchase order of 1,152 samples.

### Methylation

* Infinium HTS iSelect Methyl
  * Supports 500 to 100,000 custom target with a minimum purchase order of 5000 samples.
* Infinium EX-24 iSelect Methyl
  * Supports 500 to 100,000 custom targets with a minimum purchase order of 5000 samples.
* Infinium EX-48 iSelect Methyl
  * Supports 500 to 100,000 custom targets with a minimum purchase order of 5000 samples.
* Commercial+
  * Supports supplemental custom content to commercially available Illumina catalog arrays with a minimum purchase order of 5000 samples.

## Microarray Designer Workflow

Familiarize yourself with the workflow of the Microarray Designer:

1. **Create Input Files**
   * Use templates from download templates to create score, sequence, gene, identity, coordinates and region files.
2. **Select Assay**
   * Choose assay option in Microarray Assay Designer tool.
3. **Configure Design**
   * Select species.
4. **Upload Targets**
   * Upload input files to design tool.
5. **Review Design**
   * Review design details and summary.
6. **Order Design**
   * Finalize product name and complete order.


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