The database fields that can be used in a Project are defined by its Database Scheme. By default, the basic scheme Default Bacteria or a species specific extension is used for a new Project. Those predefined schemes cannot be edited, because they should define a common set of fields.
If new fields should be added to a predefined scheme, a new extension of the scheme must be created.
- Step 1: In the menu invoke Options | Project and select the Project where the field should be added.
- Step 2: The Database Scheme is shown in the upper left corner.
- If the Project uses a predefined scheme (like Default Bacteria), press the button
to create a new database scheme and choose the first option Create Extension of Database Scheme. Next press Choose Fields, and then press Create New Field.
- Else, if the database scheme is not a predefined one, an edit button
is shown. Press this edit button. Next press Choose Fields, and then press Create New Field.
- If the Project uses a predefined scheme (like Default Bacteria), press the button
- Step 3: Define the new field in the upcoming Field Definition dialog. When ready, confirm two times with OK to create the field an add it to the database scheme.
- Step 4: Finally press Save & Close to store the changes for the Project.
The new field now exists in the Project and is available for all Samples of this Project.
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.