Add Export Data Options

The Export Data Options in AssayNet LIMS are used to configure labels for importing into instruments for analysis. Label files can either follow predefined formats (described in the Configure an Import Template activity) or be customized if the predefined format does not meet the instrument's requirements. Customization allows you to add columns in the required order, including common data options such as sample ID, initial weight or volume. Also you can add a static label column that can be left blank or populated with a fixed data value.

Activity Steps

On the Laboratory ribbon tab, click on Import Templates.

The Import Templates screen displays.
To add label export options:
1. Select the import template.
2. Click Setup » Export Data Options.
  
  The Import Template Data Options screen displays.
3. Select the required data option from the Available Data Options list.
4. Click Add Data Option icon to the move the selected data option to the Selected Data Option list.
5. Repeat steps 2 c-d to add all required data options.
To configure the selected data options:
1. Select the data option in the Selected Data Options list.
2. Click the Edit Data Option icon.
  
  The Edit Data Option screen displays.
3. Enter the following fields as required:
  - Column—Specify the column number as required for the corresponding data field in the label file.
  - Header—Specify the column header as required for the corresponding data field in the label file.
  - Label—Used exclusively for the static label data option. Allows you to specify a fixed value that populates the entire column in the output file.
    
    Note: Use the static label option when required to add blank or fixed values to whole columns. You can add as many static columns as required in the output file.
4. Click OK.
To move the selected data options:
1. Select the data option in the Selected Data Options list.
2. Click the Move Analysis Up or Move Analysis Down icon to change the column order in the output file.
Click Close.