Runs in Benchling streamline the integration of laboratory instruments with digital workflows. Runs are capable of producing files that can be used on instrument software. Additionally, Runs can ingest files into Benchling to capture Results or Datasets, register new samples or track transfers between Inventory items. Ultimately, Runs support seamless and accurate tracking of samples and data in bulk.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and managing Runs on your Benchling tenant.
Understanding Runs
Runs in Benchling consist of three main components:
- Connection type: allows you to designate what instrument the data is coming from using the list of out-of-the-box instrument connectors
- Note: if you select a connection type, you cannot apply an automation template for the run to execute.
- Template: allows you to reuse an automation workflow that has previously been configured for use across multiple runs. Fields from the template will automatically populate once a template is selected
- Run fields: user defined fields that capture metadata or parameters for the run
Create a new Run
To create a new run:
- Navigate to your avatar and from the Feature settings menu select Run schemas
- Click Create
- Define schema attributes like name and owner
- Configure the type of Run schema following one of the options below
- Designate a Connection type: use the Connection Type dropdown and select the instrument the Run will be associated with. Then use the Add field button to add any Run fields needed
- Template: use the Template dropdown to select which template you’d like to apply
- Click Next
- Adjust permissions as needed for your team, then click Create