Paired Output for Annotation Display
A new feature on the Uncountable platform enables users to pair an output with an associated calculation, displaying the calculation as an annotation within the output’s cell. The primary use case for this new feature is managing uncertainty calculations, helping to keep the calculations functional and organized.
To set up a paired output, create two new outputs—one numeric (i.e. “Output Test”) and one calculation type (i.e. “Output Test Uncertainty”). Define the calculation using the numeric output as a component.
Then, navigate to the calculation settings page and add the numeric output as a Paired Output for Annotation Display under Advanced Settings.
This pairing ensures that whenever an output value is entered, the associated calculation is automatically displayed, simplifying data management and enhancing clarity.
Enhanced Experiment Group Features
Easily organize and manage experiment data with Uncountable’s new feature which allows users to add experiment group fields, such as metadata and location, as new rows on Enter pages.
Group metadata can be added as experiment group fields from the Enter page or from the Experiment Dashboard. From the dashboard, locate the experimental group and hover the mouse over the “View Recipes”. Select “Edit Fields” to open the Modify Group Fields modal, in which you can define metadata such as location, substrate, and direction.
Note: To add new fields (other than location, substrate, and direction) you need to go into the experiment group definition on the form admin page and add them there
To access the Modify Group Fields modal from the Enter page, locate the experiment group name at the top of the page. Hover the mouse over the experiment group name and select “Edit Fields”.
Additionally, adding the experiment group as inventory enables the user to link location data. Navigate to the inventory page, click “+ Add Inventory”, and add the experiment group and location.
Returning to the Enter page, experiment group metadata, including location will appear as rows within the Experiment Group Fields section. Presently, all fields will be displayed when values are non-zero.
Clicking the location hyperlink will also bring you to the location page, where you can view information such as sublocations and inventory.
New Method for Creating Inventory Limits
Streamline inventory management with Uncountable’s new feature which allows users to set custom inventory limits using structured listing configurations.
This update enables users to limit beyond simple ingredients. Creating and using a structured listing configuration allows users to limit by category, quantity threshold, or a set of filters. Filter on criteria such as metadata, inputs, outputs, or ingredient attributes to increase overall limit customization.
Add structured listing configuration as an inventory limit by selecting the “Filters” tab. Once the limit is created, it appears in the listing config column, where it can be renamed or edited.
With the new update, the Current Inventory column will refresh automatically every six hours. However, users also have the ability to manually refresh an ingredient’s current inventory by clicking the “…” icon and selecting “Refresh Current Inventory”.
Editing Metadata Within the Well Plate Editor
Streamline your workflow with the ability to edit metadata directly within the Well Plate Editor in Uncountable.
Click the Value Editor in the top toolbar to modify numeric, categorical, and text-type metadata associated with well plates. For efficient updates across multiple entries, utilize the Edit Bulk option for bulk edits.
This update simplifies metadata management, allowing users to make quick and comprehensive adjustments directly within their workflow.
Bulk Refresh of Recipe Names
A new bulk refresh feature enables Uncountable users to simultaneously update all recipe names should there be a custom naming convention in place. Previously, users had to manually refresh each recipe name individually after changing a template.
Now users can use the Search Actions option at the top of the page to search for “Refresh All Recipe Names” to update all recipe names in the view to reflect the latest changes. This enhancement improves efficiency when managing recipes.
Runsheet Improvements
Several enhancements have been made to improve the organization of Uncountable runsheets.
- Split Related Samples Configuration: A new configuration option has been added for experiments with nested test samples. When this option is enabled, runsheets will now separate nested test samples based on their link paths.
- Grouped Runsheets: When downloading runsheets, samples are now grouped by their linked paths. Root recipes remain on the same level, and nested test samples with the same linked path are grouped together, providing a clearer and more organized structure.
Assigned Specs in Runsheets
Enhance your runsheet management with Uncountable’s new feature that allows users to display or hide assigned specifications in downloaded runsheets.
Through the display or assign specs settings, users can decide whether to always show or never show assigned specs. If set to “always show,” the assigned specs will appear in the runsheet. If set to “never show,” the assigned specs will be omitted.
This update ensures consistency between the runsheet UI and the downloaded version, making it easier to manage and review specs.
Replicates Image Preview Added on Enter Measurements Page
An update to Uncountable’s UI adds an image preview for replicates displayed in rows on the Enter Measurements page.
Previously, when display settings were set to “Always Replicate Row”, the replicate display simply indicated “multiple”, but now it shows a more detailed view.
The improvement enhances the user interface, making it easier to visually identify and manage replicates while maintaining the same functionality as before.
Recipe-Enabled Calculations
A new concept of recipe-enabled calculations has been introduced on the Enter Recipe page.
Users can now manually set specific calculations to show for certain recipes by pressing “Add Calculations”.
These calculations will appear alongside project information and can be viewed by hovering over the info icon. The tooltip will indicate the reason for displaying the calculation, such as “for all projects,” providing clearer context and relevance.
Signature Block Notebook Cell Type
Add your digital signature directly into the Uncountable platform notebook by clicking the “+” icon and selecting “Signature Block”. Users will also receive a pin to verify their identity before the signature is added to a notebook.
This new feature enhances the integrity and security of your documentation, making it easier to manage and verify signed documents within the Uncountable platform.
Change to Ingredient Lot Naming Warning
Uncountable has refined its lot creation process to provide more specific warnings. When creating a new lot, a warning will appear if there is already a lot of the same name for that specific ingredient.
Previously, a warning was triggered if a new lot had the same name for any ingredient within the system. Now, it functions only as an ingredient specific check.
New Ability to Share Calculations Across Material Families
A recent update supports sharing calculations across material families directly from the Enter Recipe page.
Share calculations by selecting “View Calculations” from the calculation’s dropdown menu. Open the Edit Calculations menu and select “Share Across Material Families”.
In this modal, users can select the material families with which to share the current calculation. Another helpful feature indicates the number of additional calculations within each material family that depend on the selected calculation.
Users have the option to remove calculations from material families, except those with existing dependencies.
Translations for Field
A recent platform update introduces a new feature for field translations, enhancing usability across different languages.
Under the Field Options tab in the Form Admin page, users can now click the “en-US” button to access a translation window. Here, users can add translations for any specific field.
Once enabled and the language switched, the field’s term will appear translated wherever it is used, ensuring clarity and consistency across the platform.
Improved File Parsing for Multi-Header Files
An uploader update has been made to improve how Uncountable handles file parsing, especially for files with multiple headers and channels.
Previously, when creating an operator, the system would zip headers and channels together in sequence, which could misrepresent the data structure. Now, users can handle such files more accurately by modifying the following settings:
- Uncheck New File Structure Option: This prevents the default behavior of zipping headers and channels together sequentially.
- Check Group by Contiguous Channels Flag: This new feature ensures that channels are associated correctly with their respective headers. When enabled, it groups the channels appropriately, reflecting the intended file structure.
Improved Handling of Single Continuous Channels
Uncountable has also introduced an update to enhance the handling of single continuous channels with a new feature in the uploader.
A new option, Start New Channel Only if Ended, addresses issues previously caused by repeated headers in files with a single continuous channel. This option ensures that after an initial header match, subsequent repeated headers are ignored, consolidating all data into a continuous channel.
This improvement maintains the intended file structure and prevents fragmented channels.
Improved Sidepanel on Mobile Devices
An update to the mobile UI determines sidepanel size based on screen size rather than mobile device type.
Previously, opening the sidepanel on mobile devices like iPads would cover the entire screen, making it difficult to interact with other buttons. The new update resolves this issue and ensures that the sidepanel occupies a more reasonable amount of screen space.
Enhanced Sidepanel Resizing on Touch Devices
A recent update has improved drag events in the mobile user interface.
This change was aimed to resolve challenges resizing the sidepanel on touch devices. The new interface makes resizing the sidepanel smoother and more intuitive, allowing mobile Uncountable users to make adjustments easily without disrupting their workflow.
Duplicate Lot Warnings
The platform will now warn when a user attempts to create a duplicate lot name for the same ingredient. This change aims to make it easier to understand when users should be using a preexisting lot, but does not block lot creation.
New Entity Lock on Experiment Metadata Rows
Uncountable now allows users with the correct permissions to add locks to experiment metadata rows.
This feature enables users to disable specific fields within experiment metadata, preventing further changes until the lock is removed. It enhances control by ensuring that critical information remains consistent and secure.
Improved Placeholders in Recipe Export
Uncountable has enhanced recipe exports from the Enter Recipes page by correctly displaying placeholders as checkboxes on the downloaded runsheet.
Previously, placeholders appeared as empty spaces on runsheets. With this update, checkboxes now clearly indicate which recipes have placeholder values, improving usability during recipe management.
Customizable Test Sample Names
Uncountable now allows users to individually modify each test sample name when creating new samples, offering enhanced customization options.
To utilize this feature, select “+ Create New Test Samples” from the top toolbar and expand Modify Test Sample Names. This allows for greater customization and clarity in test sample naming.
Standardized Listing Actions
A recent update has standardized the display of entities and run actions across different types of listings.
These actions now appear at the bottom of the listing and in the dropdown menu. Filtering options have also been added to the listing action dropdown for consistency.
Task Listing Improvements
Uncountable has updated task listings to enhance usability with a more standard format for the listing actions dropdown.
Previously, options were displayed in a column within the table. Now, they are accessible by clicking the “…”, opening a dropdown menu associated with the task.
These updates aim to improve accessibility and consistency in task management within the platform.
