Delete single storage positions

 

To delete a single storage position from a sample:

 

1. Edit the sample for which you want to deleted the storage position
2. Navigate to the Storage section at the end of the page
3. Use the “–” button in the Storage Position table, as shown in the picture
4. Save the sample

 

Please note that the storage position deleted in this way is moved to the trashcan. To delete the position permanently, this has to be deleted from the trashcan (see Trashcan).

 

 

Remove one of multiple positions in the same box

 

If one sample has been assigned to multiple positions in the same box and you need to remove only one or some of them, you can follow these steps:

 

1. Edit the sample for which you need to remove the storage position in the box
2. Navigate to the Storage section at the end of the page
3. Click on the table row (see picture below)
4. Unselect the position you want to remove (eg. A5 in the example below)
5. Click Accept
6. Save the sample

 

 

Delete multiple storage positions

 

To delete multiple storage positions from multiple samples we can use the Object Browser.

 

1. Go to the Object Browser under Utilities in the main menu
2. Select Storage Position from the Object Type dropdown

 

 

3. Filter the table to find the storage positions you want to delete (see Tables)

4. Select the positions you want to delete from the table and click the Delete button (see picture below)

5. You will be asked to provide a reason for deletion

6. The deleted storage positions will be moved to the trashcan and should be removed from there to be permanently deleted (see Trashcan)