To maintain consistent naming, you may want to force usage of
naming patterns for samples and sources rather than allow users to enter their own names, risking inconsistencies.
This requires that all types have a naming pattern that can be used to generate unique names for them.
Force Usage of Naming Patterns for Consistency
When users are not permitted to create their own IDs/Names, the ID/Name field will be hidden during creation and update of rows, and when accessing the design of a new or existing Sample Type or Source Type.
Additionally:
- Attempting to import new data will fail if an ID/Name is encountered.
- Attempting to update existing rows during file import will also fail if an unrecognized/new ID/Name is encountered.
To disallow User-defined IDs/Names:
- Select Administration from the user avatar menu.
- Click the Settings tab.
- Scroll down to ID/Name Settings.
- Uncheck the box Allow users to create/import their own IDs/Names.
- Note that to complete this change, all entities in the system must have a valid naming pattern. You will see a warning if any need to be added.
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