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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).

Warning

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.

Metadata FieldDescriptoinDescription
Sample Form
  • Sample form the test is related to
  • Required when adding a new test form
Billing Code
  • Global default accounting code associated with the test
  • Optional
Cost
  • Global default cost to perform the test
  • Optional
Test Default Specimen Size
  • Default specimen size required for the test
Description
  • Brief description of the test
  • Optional
Standard
  • Standard for the test (i.e. ASTM number)
  • Optional
Test Duration
  • Duration (in days) it takes to perform the test
  • Optional
  • Will display when scheduling tests / test dates

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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 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.


Step

Description

Example

1.Find the Form you want to copy and choose the copy icon.

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2.Copy Form dialogue will open. Enter the new form Name and optionally provide a Description. Select Save.

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3.Validation message will appear, confirming the form and report template were successfully copied. Select OK.

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