Creating Samples

Using Sample Cards 

• Sample creation: new samples are created from New Sample Cards. More than one can be generated at a time from the interface, as seen below. Once the required information has been entered, saving the sample cards will create the samples and attach required analyses.
  
  
  

• Sample deletion: samples can be deleted from the Add/Edit page. Sample information in DATS is never destroyed and can be undone if desired.
  
  
• Adding analyses and information after sample creation: if tests or additional information are added to a sample type, they can be optionally applied to existing samples in DATS.
  
  

Using Automated Import from XRF/XRD

• In the upper righthand portion of the screen, you'll see New Samples Available! if there are files available for import.
  
  
• Click the link, and you'll see a list of available samples. 
  
  
• If there are Import Mappings, then you'll see how the file will be translated into a new sample. 
  
  
• If there aren't mappings, you'll still be able to delete the file.
  
  
• Once the sample is loaded, after clicking the import button you will be taken to the sample editing screen.