Auto-allocation Strategies

The administrator can set auto-allocation strategy at the protocol level:

Least empty container: The container with the fewest vacant positions for the specimens is chosen first, allowing backfilling of positions freed by given-away specimens.
Recently used container: recently used container to store specimens of the same type and same CP are chosen first.
Store aliquots in the same box: makes sure that all aliquots being created at once under a parent are stored under the same box.

Steps to setup auto-allocation

Go to the collection protocol overview page, click on 'Settings'→'Container' and click 'Edit'
Choose the options for auto allocation and click 'Save'