To set or delete a preferred gene for a panel
If a variant is found at a position where there are overlapping genes, then you can specify the gene that is to be used for the panel. The file that specifies the preferred gene is a text file that contains the complete gene name on a single line.
1. If you have just created a new panel, then the Manage Panels dialog box is already open and the panel regions are displayed; otherwise, do the following:
a. On the Geneticist Assistant main menu, click Panels > Manage Panels to open the Manage Panels dialog box.
b. On the Select Existing Panel dropdown list, select the appropriate panel.
2. Optionally, do any or all of the following as needed:
• To view the genes that are currently set as the preferred genes for the panel, click View Existing.
The Preferred Gene for <Panel Name> dialog box opens. The dialog box displays the genes that are currently set as the preferred genes for the panel.
• To save the preferred gene file as a text (.txt) file, click Save As in the Preferred Gene dialog box; otherwise, click Close to close the dialog box.
The Manage Panels dialog box remains open.
 | The Save As option provides a quick way of copying the preferred gene list so that you can make any needed changes to it, and then use it with this panel or another panel. |
• To set preferred genes for the panel, then next to the Set Preferred Gene from File field, click the Browse button 
and in the Open File dialog box, browse to and select the appropriate preferred gene file, and then click Open.
and in the Open File dialog box, browse to and select the appropriate preferred gene file, and then click Open.The Open File dialog box closes. The full path to the selected preferred gene file is displayed in the Set Preferred Gene from File field.
• To delete the preferred genes for the panel, click Delete Existing, and then click Yes in the Delete Existing Preference message.
The Manage Panels dialog box remain open.
3. If you are done with the configuration of the newly added or edited panel, then click OK to close the Manage Panels dialog box and return to the Geneticist Assistant main window. Otherwise, continue to any of the following as needed: