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The Container Management module of preLink is used to set up and configure container types used in the laboratory for various functions of the preLink LIMS, most notably for long and short term storage, and works in direct conjunction with the Sample Storage Management module.

To access Container Management, navigate to "Administration > Dictionary> Containers" as shown below.

This will bring you to the Container Management screen.

 Search

To quickly search for a container in the list:

• Enter the name of the container in the Search field and click on "Search". 
• Click on "Clear" to quickly clear the Search field.

Add New Container

• Click on "Add new record" (below the search field).

The following options will appear on the screen:

• Enter the Name of the container.
• Click on "Insert" (or click on "Cancel" to cancel changes and return to the Container Management screen).

Edit Container

After adding/inserting the container, the following options will appear:

• Select the sample type(s) by ticking the checkbox of the relevant item(s) on the "Available Sample Types" list.
• Click on "Add".

The sample type(s) will be added to the "Associated Sample Types" list beneath.

To remove the sample type(s): 

• Tick the checkbox of the relevant item(s) in the "Associated Sample Types" list.
• Click on "Remove".

Note: These options can also be accessed by clicking on "Edit" on a container in the Container Management screen list, as indicated below.

To return to the Container Management screen, click on "Container Type Management" as indicated below.

• After making any changes to the container name, click on "Update" (outlined above).
• To delete the container, click on "Delete", and then "OK" in the pop-up confirmation box.

Note: Clicking on "Cancel" will only cancel changes to the container name under "Container Type Details", provided that you have not clicked on "Update".