Administration
See the ~LabAdmin/ManageTypes.aspx page in your DATS instance, typically available via the Lab Admin menu.
Name
The name will show up on all pages as the general descriptor of the type. Choose something that packs the maximum information into the smallest space.
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There are many ways to generate a sample identifier and they are all specific to the lab and material being used. Based on the information available at sample creation, any scheme can be implemented in DATS. For default available generators, see the knowledge base article on LogId Generator.
SampleTimeShift
Based on the following configuration, DATS will adjust the CompositeStart time of a sample upon creation. By default, DATS uses the CurrentHour option.
- CurrentHour - the minutes are removed and the CompositeStart is the top of the current hour
- NextHour - the minutes are removed and the CompositeStart is the top of the next hour
- PreviousHour - the minutes are removed and the CompositeStart is the top of the previous hour
- None - the current time is used