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You can create containers with or without using the container types. Using types, you have the option to you can create a whole hierarchy at once, i.e. the freezer, rack, and boxes all at once or individually.

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Create Container Types

Container The container type is a 'template' that can be used to create containers. Refer to the wiki page for creating container types.

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Create Container Hierarchy Using Types

You can create containers in a hierarchy using the newly created or default container types.

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  1. Click on 'Containers' from the homepage.

  2. Click on the 'Create'

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  1. button.

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       3. Select the 'Container Hierarchy' option.

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4. Under the 'Type' field, select type of container you wish to create, for example, "-80 Freezer."


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  • Enter necessary details and click on 'Create' button

    • 5. Enter mandatory details as mentioned below: 

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    Field TitleMandatory Description
    No. of containersYesThis will create multiple containers of with same dimensions.
    Used forYesSpecifies whether the container created will be used as only storage container or a temporary storage container to store  distributed samples 
    TypeYesType of container you wish to create for your repository.
    Parent SiteYesThe site where the physical container exists.
    Parent ContainerNoThe parent container under which the container has to be created.
    Approximate CapacityNoThis is automatically calculated by default. The user can also manually specify in case the whole freezer is not created at once. Based on this the utilization presentation is shown.
    TemperatureNoThe temperature of the container.
    Store SpecimensNoIt depends on the type of container that directly holds the sample. e.g. a freezer or a rack does not store specimens, whereas a box stores specimens.
    Display in MapNoWithin the container map, the user can choose to display specimens stored by their PPID (participant protocol ID of the participant) or specimen label or Specimen barcode.
    Collection ProtocolNoTo dedicate a container to specific collection protocol. This will allow you to restrict the container for a particular CP
    Specimen TypesNoTo restrict the container to hold only specific types of samples.


    6. Click on the 'Create' button.

    7. You will be able to see your container in the list. This will create the whole freezer with all racks and boxes with names auto-generated based on the format specified at the container type level.

    Create Single Container

    You can create a single container with or without using the container types.

    TypeThe site where the physical container exists

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    Field TitleDescription
    Click here to view the steps...

    1. Go to containers list page and click on 'Create' button

    2. Select option 'Single Container' of the 'Create' field

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        3. Enter all the mandatory details and click on 'Create' button

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    Field TitleMandatory Description
    Used forYesSpecifies whether the container created will be used as only storage container or a temporary storage container to store  distributed samples 
    TypeNoType of container you wish to create for your repository.

    		Parent Site
    Display nameNoAdditional name field which allows the user to label the container as per their requirement.
    Unique nameYesSystem auto generated unique label based on the format set at container type level.
    Parent ContainerNoThe parent container under which the container has to be created.
    Barcode NoCan be used in case pre barcoded storage containers.
    SiteYesThe site where the physical container exists.
    DimensionYesThe size of the container in rows and columns. For example, Freezer has 5 shelves, each shelf having 4 racks, dimensions will be 5 and 4

    .Approximate CapacityThis is automatically calculated by default. The user can also manually specify in case the whole freezer is not created at once

    .

    Based on this the utilization presentation is shown.

    Position LabelingYesWithin the container map, the user can choose how the positions should be displayed - 'Linear'(1,2,3,....81) or 'Row and Column'(1,1;1,2;1,3.....)

    Labeling SchemeIndicates the position labels, e.g. Alphabets Uppercase, Numbers : (A, 1)

    Approximate CapacityNoThis is automatically calculated by default. The user can also manually specify in case the whole freezer is not created at once. Based on this the utilization presentation is shown.
    Position AssignmentsYesThe position assignment of the container, e.g. Horizontal, top down, left to right etc.
    TemperatureNoThe temperature of the container.
    Store SpecimensNoIt depends on the type of container that directly holds the sample. e.g. a freezer or a rack does not store specimens, whereas a box stores specimens.
    Display in MapNoWithin the container map, the user can choose to display specimens stored by their PPID (participant protocol ID of the participant) or specimen label.
    Collection ProtocolNoTo dedicate a container to specific collection protocol.
    Specimen TypesNoTo restrict the container to hold

    an

    only specific

    type

    types of samples.


    Create

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    Multiple Containers

    You can create a single container multiple containers of the same properties with or without using the container types.

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    1. Go to containers list page and click on 'Create' button

    2. Select the option '

    Single Container

    1. Multiple Containers' of the 'Create' field

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               3. Enter all the mandatory details, specify the number of containers to be created and click on 'Create' button

    Create Multiple Containers

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    Field Title

    Mandatory 

    Description

    No. of containers

    Yes

    This will create multiple containers of

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  • Go to containers list page and click on 'Create' button
  • Select the option 'Multiple Containers' of the 'Create' field
  • Enter all the details, specify the number of containers to be created and click on 'Next' button
    • Enter all details and click on 'Create' button

    with same dimensions.

    Used for

    Yes

    Specifies whether the container created will be used as only storage container or a temporary storage container to store  distributed samples 

    Type

    No

    Type of container you wish to create for your repository.

    Display Name

    No

    Display Names of containers (from v10.0.RC2 onwards)

    Name

    Yes

    Comma separated values of unique names for containers (if container type is not selected) (from v10.0.RC2 onwards)

    Barcode

    No

    Comma separated values of unique names for containers (from v10.0.RC2 onwards)

     Site

    Yes

    The site where the physical container exists.

    Parent Container

    No

    The parent container under which the container has to be created.

    Dimension

    Yes

    The size of the container in rows and columns. For example, Freezer has 5 shelves, each shelf having 4 racks, dimensions will be 5 and 4.

    Position Labeling

    Yes

    Within the container map, the user can choose how the positions should be displayed - 'Linear'(1,2,3,....81) or 'Row and Column'(1,1;1,2;1,3.....)

    Position Assignments

    Yes

    The position assignment of the container, e.g. Horizontal, top down, left to right etc.

    Approximate Capacity

    No

    This is automatically calculated by default. The user can also manually specify in case the whole freezer is not created at once. Based on this the utilization presentation is shown.

    Temperature

    No

    The temperature of the container.

    Store Specimens

    No

    It depends on the type of container that directly holds the sample. e.g. a freezer or a rack does not store specimens, whereas a box stores specimens.

    Display in Map

    No

    Within the container map, the user can choose to display specimens stored by their PPID (participant protocol ID of the participant) or specimen label.

    Collection Protocol

    No

    To dedicate a container to specific collection protocol.

    Specimen Types

    No

    To restrict the container to hold only specific types of samples.

    Note

    1. Parent Container is used only when you are creating sub-containers.

    2. You can create single or multiple containers without selecting any container type.

    3. Create containers in the top-down hierarchy. I.e. Freezer->Rack→Box.

    4. Restrictions set based on Collection Protocol and Specimen Types

    are not typically used when creating the parent container. The restriction such as these are placed at the smallest container level that is actually holding the specimen (i.e. Box)

    Create dimensionless container

    Info
    The

    1. on any container is carried forward to all child containers below it by default. Restrictions can be set at any level.

    Create Dimensionless Container

    Info

    A dimensionless container is a container with no fixed size. This is useful if you use a temporary "hold" ‘hold’ freezer or automated freezers.

    Refer 'Dimensionless containers' to create dimensionless containers

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    Sized Containers Under Dimensionless Container

    You can create sized containers under any dimensionless container. Refer 'Creating sized containers under dimensionless container' section of the page 'Dimensionless Containers' for more details.

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    Containers In Bulk

    You can create multiple containers in bulk, refer 'Create/Update Storage Containers' for more details.

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    You can edit the details of the container you created at any time by selecting each level and then clicking on 'Edit' button.

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    Delete Containers

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    Any changes applied at parent container level is applied to all the levels.

    Delete Containers

    OpenSpecimen supports deleting multiple containers or at particular level.

    Delete multiple containers

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    To delete multiple containers:

    • Go to containers list view page

    • Select the container to be deleted. The search filters can be used to search for the container to be deleted.

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    • Click on the 'Delete' tab. A delete confirmation tab will pop up.

    • Enter the 'DELETE ANYWAY' words in the pop-up window and click on 'Yes.'

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    Delete container from any level

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    You can delete the container of any level

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    :

    • Go to container overview page.

    • Select the container you want to delete.

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    • Click on 'DELETE' icon.  A delete confirmation tab will pop up.

    • Enter the 'DELETE ANYWAY' words in the pop-up window and click on '

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    • Yes.'

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    • When deleting a container with specimens, the system displays delete confirmation with the specimen count.

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