Boxes and plates can be configured to match the sizes and types that you actually use in your labs. Some box and plate types you can configure include:
- 9x9 box
- 10x10 box
- 96-well plate
Configure box schemas
Box schemas are used to describe any type of rectangular storage box.
- Navigate to the Box Schemas tab in the Registry Settings.
- Specify a prefix and name for the box type. You may also specify additional metadata fields (box fields) if desired.
- If you want the box to be restricted to a certain container type, you may specify that the box can only hold a specific container schema (e.g. cryovials). If you want your boxes to be container agnostic, do not select a container type in the dropdown menu.
- Select Create to complete the schema configuration.
Configure plate schemas
Plates schemas describe any plate-based storage item (ex. micro-plates, cell-culture plates, and etc.).
Note: To use plate schemas, you will need to configure a Well or Matrix Vial Container Schema in the Container Schema Configuration page.
- Navigate to the Plate Schemas tab in the Registry Settings.
- Specify a prefix and name for the box type. You may also specify additional metadata fields (plate fields) if desired.
- In the container schema dropdown, specify either the Well or the Matrix Vial container option for Fixed or Matrix Plates, respectively.
- Select Create to complete the schema configuration.
