Running an experiment
When the assay models and some assay have been defined they will appear - ready for use - under the "Assays" menu item.
Selecting one of the assay types on the left will filter the assay models and assays.
Create a new experiment via the assay
There are two ways to initiate a new experiment.
You can go the the assay list and click on the relevant assay 1).
This will open the actual assay with a list of the existing experiments.
To create a new experiment click the "New experiment" button on the right 1).
OR create a new experiment from the experiment list
It's also possible to start a new experiment directly from the "Experiments" menu 1) and then click the "New" button 2).
Add information and save the new experiment
The "New experiment" form appear and the user needs to:
- Add a name
- Select the assay the experiment belongs to - will also define what the data sheet(s) will look like
- Select publication status - default is draft
and click "Save".
You will now be taken to the details tab of the new experiment.
- The values of the two (in this assay) controlled metadata fields (Bacteria, Bacteria strain) is highlighted
- The details is shown and can be edited here
- Next step is to click the prepared data sheet and load data.