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To create a parameter, follow this path: Navigation bar → Settings → Manage parameters → Create parameter

Basic settings

Name and assign parameters

The following input fields for basic properties and selection options for assignments define a parameter:

Name: The name of the parameter is important for selecting the parameter. It appears when entering values and in the report. Depending on the configuration, the relevant translation fields are available.
Color: You can specify the color of the label to improve clarity, for example.
Short: The parameter abbreviation is a short name for the parameter. It uniquely identifies the parameter and is used, for example, when creating parameter formulas. The abbreviation must therefore be unique and must not contain any spaces or special characters.
Status: You can use the status assignment to version your parameter as needed and manage its release.
Further information: Status management.
Unit: The unit of the parameter appears when entering values and in the report.
Parameter group: Use the selection field to decide which parameter group the parameter belongs to. Each parameter must be assigned to a parameter group.
Further information: Create parameter group.
Documents: Specific documents from document management (e.g., SOPs) can be stored for each parameter.
Further information: Create a New Document
Test equipment: Specific test equipment from the test equipment management system can be stored for each parameter. The status of the test equipment (approved, blocked, etc.) is indicated directly next to the corresponding parameters in the mask for creating and editing samples.
Further information: Add/edit/delete Test Equipment
Additional master data: Depending on the laboratory database configuration, there are additional master data fields that can be filled in (SOP, standard, accredited, etc.).

Set and specify parameters

The following configuration options allow you to record measured values and control other options:

Columns: Define the number and names of the columns in which you enter your values for a parameter. By default, a column named Value is suggested. You have up to 10 columns available per parameter. If there is more than one value for a parameter, you can create additional columns using the Add column button.

Our recommendation: Always enter the result value in the first column from the left. This allows you to optimize the display of your results in the reports.

Data type: Define the data type for each value. The default data type is numeric.
Further information: Parameter data types

Decimal points: Define the number of relevant decimal places. The default setting is 2 decimal places.

Formula: Formulas can be stored in the formula field for each parameter column.
Further information: Deposit formulas with parameters

Remark: Enter information here that should be displayed directly below the parameter name when entering values.

Report: Check the box if this parameter is allowed to be displayed in the report.

No invoicing: If you don't want a parameter to be billed, check the box.

Note: Parameters without a price and without a check mark will get an error message when you suggest a price.

Client zone: If the parameter should appear in the customer zone, check the box here.
Further information: Customerzone

Measured value repetitions: If you want to allow repetitions of the measured values in this parameter, check the box here. In order for the measurement repetitions to be displayed and usable, this must first be activated in the system settings.

Note: If measurement value repetitions are used, the formula system for csv formulas is required.

Further information: Calculating with number sequences

Example: Average value of several measurements

For example, it is possible to automatically calculate and display an average value of three values.