Introduction
This feature will let OpenSpecimen automatically suggest a box for sample storage.
Setting up auto allocation
The administrator has to set up the auto-allocation strategy at the CP level.
- Go to the collection protocol overview page, click on 'Settings'→'Container' and click 'Edit.'
- Click on 'Edit', choose any option for auto allocation, and click 'Save.'
- For more details refer this wiki page.
Auto allocation strategy
There are two allocation strategies available:
- Least empty container: This will let the user to back fill a container with empty spaces that was initially full.
- Recently Used Container: This will let the user to keep adding samples to recently used boxes and moving forward.
- Store Aliquots in the same box: All aliquots being created at once under a parent are stored under the same box.
Refer the wiki page for more details on how these strategies work in OpenSpecimen.