Custom sample attributes, which are a type of sample preset, allow you to add various kinds of pertinent metadata information to your samples.
Do not create a custom sample attribute that has the same name as a predefined sample attribute.
In the Samples tab, click Presets.
Click Create Preset, then select the data type of the preset that you want to create.
Boolean
Text
Integer
Float
Controlled Vocabulary
Date
Based on the data type of the preset, complete the preset dialog box:
Preset type
Steps
Boolean, Text, Integer, Float, or Date
Enter a Name and Description for the sample preset.
(Optional) If you want the internal storage for the attribute to be encrypted, select Yes in the Encrypted list.
Controlled Vocabulary
Enter a Name and Description for the sample preset.
(Optional) If you want the internal storage for the attribute to be encrypted, select Yes in the Encrypted list.
In Terms, enter the first entry for the Values for the preset. Click Add to include an extra value in the sample preset. In the new field, enter the second entry. Repeat these steps for the desired number of preset values.
Click Save.
Ensure that the new preset is available in Ion Reporter™ Software.
In the Samples tab, click Presets to view the new sample attribute preset in the Sample Presets table. You can select a sample attribute that is listed in the Sample Presets table to view details that describe the sample attribute in the Details pane.
To add the custom attribute to a sample, edit the attributes for the sample when you define the sample. For more information, see Define a sample manually.
