Users can customise sample types with additional sample specification fields by clicking Add New Field while editing Sample Types within Configuration. Specification fields can accept different kinds of input, such as textfields, numeric fields, date fields, choice fields and fields for linking samples or file attachments.
Note: If a user's lab has the Supplies module activated, the Quantity field will also be available.
Note: if you created a sample type using one of the predefined templates in the system, users can customise it by removing or adding fields.
In the pop-out window, Users can select the type of field to be added. The following field types are supported:
- Short Text Field - an open text field that can contain up to 255 characters
- Long Text Field - a text area that can contain up to 2000 characters
- Numeric Field - a text field that can only contain numbers
- Date Field - a field with a date picker to enter a date
- Date and Time Field - a field with a date and time picker to enter a date and time
- Dropdown Menu Field - a choice field to select one value from a list of fixed options
- Checkbox Field - a choice field to select one or more values from a list of fixed options
- Radio Button Field - a choice field to select one value from a shortlist of fixed options
- Project ID Reference - a choice field that links to a project in eLabJournal
- File Attachment Field - a field to upload and link files or images to a sample
- Sample Link Field - a field to create a link to another sample in the lab inventory
Note: each custom field supports additional input options that can be set when adding or editing the field.