![]() ![]() Vendor: If the item being added to inventory is from a Vendor, click in the Vendor field to see the list of vendors that have already been added to the system. The text field can contain up to 255 characters and can include paragraphs to organize the information. This could be a detailed description of the item. Other important, but not required, fields include:ĭescription: Include any useful descriptive information about the item. Click here to learn more about Freezer Box storage locations. Note : only items with a quantity will be displayed. If a cell is taken in a freezer box, then it will be grayed out. Click in each cell to which you will be adding items. The dimensions of the freezer box is specified when the Lab Manager is setting up Storage Locations. You can only select the Rack because it is the end point option for this particular location.Īfter following the location hierarchy to the freezer box level, a grid for a freezer box will display below the storage location hierarchy. In the example below, the hierarchy displays a Freezer #1 > Shelf 1> Rack A. Note that you can only select the location that is at the lowest level of a location hierarchy (upside down triangle). Keep expanding the location hierarchy to get to the specific location. Click here to learn more about Storage Locations.īegin by selecting a top-level location, such as a specific freezer, then click on the down arrow to display the next level option(s). Storage locations must be defined in the Storage menu. Note: New locations cannot be defined while entering an item. Click “Add storage locations” to be taken to the Storage menu. Locations are organized in a hierarchical format to allow sub-locations that can be further subdivided. If no locations have been defined, Lab Managers can add storage locations. If none of the default units apply, use “Units” as the unit of measure (default).Ĭlick on the “No Location Set” link to open the Locations that have been set up for your lab. Although there is no limit on digits included, it is best practice to use workable numbers for practical purposes.Ī drop-down list of standard metric units of measurement along with container units. Fractions can be expressed using a decimal point. Alternatively, users can create a custom alternative name field for the inventory type. If an item is known by one or more alternate names, we recommend using the most commonly used name in this field, but also entering any alternative names in the Notes field. The name of the inventory item can contain up to 255 characters as well as special characters. Click here to learn more about Inventory Types An item type must be selected before the new item can be added. This list could include the default list provided by LabArchives (Antibody, Bacterial Stock, Cell Line, Chemical, Enzyme-Restriction, General, Oligos, Plasmid, and Solution), or a customized list of types developed by the user. This is a drop-down list of classes or types of inventory items. Key fields to include for your inventory items: The form contains many more optional fields, giving you the chance to include more details about the item so that you can clearly distinguish it. To add an individual inventory item, select “Add Item to Inventory” and the Add Inventory Item form will appear. The only information required to add items to inventory is the Inventory Type, Name, Quantity, and Units. Note that only users with the role of Lab Manager will see the Import Items link. ![]() Near the top of the Inventory page is the Search Inventory window, and the links: Add Item to Inventory, Import Items, and Export Items. There are standard fields for each item, but Lab Managers can also add custom fields based on inventory type.Ĭlick on Inventory on the main menu as shown. Items can be added to inventory individually using the Add Item to Inventory option described below or via the bulk import using our Inventory Import template. ![]()
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