LabCollector integrates predefined modules to store specific types of data. Real situations are endless and therefore LabCollector includes the possibility to create and design custom modules.


Note

This option requires a valid license that covers this optional feature. For version 5.21 onward in a full license, if you hide a default module under ADMIN 🡪Setup 🡪 General settings, logo, modules names, it is replaced by a custom module within the limit of 13 modules.


A module editor is located in Admin 🡪 Data 🡪 Custom modules. It is accessible to the Super-Administrator and Administrators. Once inside, you will get the following interface:



1. Give a name to your module.

2. Define a two-letter code (for the record identification).

3. Select an icon:

  • Upload an icon of your choice, note that the size 119×119 is recommended.
  • Choose from a variety of predefined green background icons.
  • Use the design blanks (blue, orange or green) to create your own icon (right click and save). Add text/graphics etc. to the blank using any application. Save the final icon as an image, then upload it.


4. You also have 9 optional features:

  • Comments tab: for each record, you can add some comments. A comment field is displayed in a tab.
  • Action registry book tab: for each data, you can add activity log (not link to the storage system).
  • Include storage system and log registry: your samples can be added in the storage system.
  • Use the animal storage system: your data can be linked with the animal storage.
  • Direct sample conversion: From an initial data record, you can create a derived sample as a new data record in the Samples module.
  • Direct reagent, batch and safety data link: your data will be associated to the Reagents and Supplies module record for ordering purposes.
  • Analysis tab: for each type of data, you can add analysis fields in a specific tab. More details on the KB Custom fields-tab analysis section Analysis Tab.
  • Include the process tab: for each record, display processes/tests.
  • Include the risks tab: once this box is ticked, the custom module you are creating would be able to import and display risks & safety data for each record. (As shown in the screenshot below).



Check more details in the KB: creating a custom module.