# Optional: Import a Partek Project from Genome Studio

An Illumina-type project file (.bsc format) can be imported in Illumina’s GenomeStudio® (please note: to process 450K chips, you need GenomeStudio 2010 or newer) and exported using the Partek Methylation Plug-in for GenomeStudio. For more information on the plug-in, please see the [plug-in user guide](https://help.partek.illumina.com/partek-genomics-suite/user-manual/illumina-genomestudio-plugin/export-methylation-data-to-illumina-genomestudio-using-partek-report-plug-in). The plug-in creates six files: a Partek project file (\*.ppj), an annotation file (\*.annotation.txt), files containing intensity values (\*.fmt and \*.txt), and files containing β-values (\*.fmt and \*.txt) (Figure 1).

![](https://1384254481-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJVEESmJAPppJ3ijFq5aR%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3b1b9e78d5dd1dffe61a4f00e7e5701c267d768d%2F2017-07-24%2013_39_38-Microsoft%20Word%20-%20User%20Guide%20Illumina%20450K_2014a_final.docx.png?alt=media)

Figure 1. Output of Partek Methylation Plug-in for GenomeStudio

To load all the files automatically, open the .ppj file as follows.

* Select **Methylation** from the *Workflows* drop-down menu
* Select **Illumina BeadArray Methylation** from the *Methylation* *sub-workflows* section
* Select **Import Illumina Methylation Data** from the *Import* section
* Select **Load a project following Illumina GenomeStudio export** from the *Load Methylation Data* dialog

## Additional Assistance

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