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The Tests Forms module is used to create configurable test forms for use in the lab.
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MetaField DIY Library for Integrated Test Forms
Several Integrated Test Forms are available for use. They can be used "as is" or they can be copied and customized to your business needs. Like Sample Forms, Test forms are also associated with a Material. However, unlike Sample Forms, a test can be associated with multiple Materials (e.g. the same test can be conducted on both Soil and Aggregate materials).
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If you do decide to copy and customize a an integrated test form, future updates to the Integrated integrated form will not be systematically applied to your custom form. |
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Each Test Form has some required and optional metadata available to it.
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Sample Form |
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Billing Code |
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Cost |
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Test Default Specimen Size |
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Description |
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Standard |
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Test Duration |
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Adding a New Form
To add a Form select the Add Form button. Enter the Form name, an optional description and choose save.
When the form is added, the system fields noted above will default into your Form. These fields are required by the system and you will not be able to remove them. You may change the field label that will be presented to your users.
Assigning a Material to a Test Form
A Material must be assigned to a Test Form in order for the system to apply the appropriate links to sample forms and other data sources within the LIMS module. To assign a Material, first open the test form in Form Designer by selecting the link in the Name column. From the form designer, select Form Settings, click on the edit icon nest to Test Material, assign the appropriate Material(s), and Save. The list of materials available to select is maintained in Administration within General > Material. See the General - Material help page for more information.
Creating a New Form from an Existing Form
You have the option of copying an existing Form to create a new Form. When copying a Form, Fields and Field attributes and are copied; as well as the Report design and settings.
To copy a form, follow the steps below.
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1. | Find the Form you want to copy and choose the copy icon. | |
2. | Copy Form dialogue will open. Enter the new form Name and optionally provide a Description. Select Save. | |
3. | Validation message will appear, confirming the form and report template were successfully copied. Select OK. |