Sample

Table of Contents

Purpose

The Sample section contains the high level information (project, sample type, date, location, etc.) related to a concrete / grout / mortar sample record. The Sample section is visible after a Sample Type is selected.

Sample Section

FieldDescription
Sample Type
  • Visual reference to the sample type selected
Technician
  • Select the person who is performing the work
  • Defaults to the current user
Date Logged / Cast
  • Record the date by typing in a value or selecting from the calendar
Placement Location
  • Select corresponding location from provided choices
  • List may be preflitered based on selections made in Project Specifications
  • You can override the prefiltered list by unchecking Filter by Project
  • Global list is controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator
  • Not required if the Technician = "generic user" (i.e. a contractor, client, etc.)
Location Details
  • Type in additional location information
  • 500 character limit.
  • This is a required field
Longitude
  • Longitude (in degrees) where the activity is happening

Up to 8 decimal places are allowed in the longitude value.

Latitude
  • Latitude (in degrees) where the activity is happening

Up to 8 decimal places are allowed in the latitude value.

Project Location ID
  • Client defined field to identify granular site locations based on business process.
  • This information displays in QC only, not on reports.
Alternate Sample / Set #
  • Used to store an alternate / cross-reference sample and set number
  • Optional and not used very often


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