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To improve orientation and management, parameters in the system are hierarchically structured into three levels:

1. Test Groups

The top level, thematically oriented (e.g., "Chemical Analyses", "Mechanics", "Microbiology").

2. Parameter Groups

Subordinate groups within a test group. They serve for further technical classification.

3. Parameters

Parameters are the concrete measurement data collected for a sample during a test. Each parameter is uniquely named, can be color-coded, has an abbreviation and unit(s), and can be specifically used in reports and evaluations.

Example Structure:

• Test Group A
• Parameter Group X
  • Parameter 1
  • Parameter 2
• Parameter Group Y
  • Parameter 3
• Test Group B
• Parameter Group Z
  • Parameter 4
  • Parameter 5

Parameter grouping could be thematic, e.g.:

• Chemical Investigations
• Microbiological Tests
• Metal Analyses
• Material Tests

Parameter Group Status

Parameter groups can be assigned a status to control their use:

Example of a locked parameter group:

Optional: Categories

Categories are an additional grouping level, independent of the test group logic, for e.g.:

• Filtering in daily lists
• Targeted evaluations
• Technical groupings (e.g., "Chemistry", "Microbiology")

Order of Groups and Parameters

The order of test groups, parameter groups, and parameters determines the display order in the system. It directly influences the presentation in sample processing, report tables, and data entry.

• Test groups can be sorted among themselves
• Parameter groups can be sorted within a test group
• Parameters can be sorted within a parameter group

Sorting is done via drag-and-drop. Every change is immediately applied and affects all associated views.