Base Edition offers the essentials for effective Sample management and freezer inventory. It is
for the site that operates as one group; needing a limited number of data fields, and accessing
Samples and Aliquots from the same entry, search, and viewing screens.
Structure
- The parent record is the Sample, you can create an unlimited number of Samples
- Each Sample can have an unlimited number of Samples assigned to it (children)
- Each Aliquot can have multiple Transactions (e.g., records reflecting work done to aliquots, aliquot transfer, etc.) assigned to it. Aliquots can have multiple Transaction records.
Freezerworks assigns a unique identifier to each Sample and Aliquot. It also assigns a “globally
unique” number to each Sample and Aliquot – a number created using an algorithm based on the serial
number so that Samples and Aliquots can be transferred between different installations of
Freezerworks and still maintain their unique identities.
Features
Create up to 30 User Defined Fields to store valuable data on each Sample and Aliquot.
Fields can have default values, even default values based on other
field entries. In the above example, if Cell Line equals “Commercial” then Default value for Cell
Bank is “Working.”
User Defined Field “toolkit” includes a number of field types from
which to select. See the Ascent Edition for additional field
types.
New Field Types and Field Properties
We have added more field types and properties to increase the overall functional power of Freezerworks:
Multi-Select Choice List
We’re putting more choices and more power in your hands with the Multi-Select Choice List field. Upon click, the field opens a small list box of possible choices, which you check on or off for multiple different selections.
Auto & Read Only
These fields are set up like Default Values, but when triggered they become ‘read only.’ This allows you to set up automatic values that cannot be edited. In this version this feature works for records created manually and automatically.
Required Based on Value of another Field
If you check on this field property, you can define scenarios where this field automatically requires entry before the record you’re working in can be saved. Like Default Values once again, you select another field and determine the value, values, or range of values that will make your field required.
Create an unlimited number of Freezers, of all sizes and shapes of racks,
boxes, straws, and cabinets.
Above, an example of a 10×10 box, vials color coded according to
Aliquot Type. Color coding can be done by any field. Right click
on one or a group of Aliquots for a number of options to be done on them (clear, delete, print
labels, etc.). Click on empty positions to assign new Samples and Aliquots.
A Complete audit trail on every addition, update, and deletion,
including the option to force users to give a reason for any data changes made.
Every addition or change made is tracked in the protected audit trail
by name, date, action, etc.
Powerful and flexible bar code label printing feature.
You can include all necessary inventory data, bar
code symbology, and graphics for all label formats. Ask your Account Manager about our selection of
quality barcoding consumables; we sell labels, ribbons, and printers.
QC Freezer check option allows for spot checking systematically or by
selected positions within boxes and racks. Color codes let you know instantly if something is
amiss.
Vials in the box above were scanned using a barcode scanner. Green
indicates a match and red indicates either an incorrect value or that the value was not scanned for
the Aliquot location.
The CLIP feature for quickly scanning boxes & racks of vials or tubes
into the program – great for high throughput clinical lab use.
Track Aliquot lineage through sub-Aliquot feature. Excellent for cell lines and tracing the parentage of Aliquot passages over time.
Easily move boxes and racks of vials from one freezer to another with
visual drag and drop. Audit trail tracks all Aliquot movement
Quickly drag and drop boxes or racks from one freezer to another (or
different areas within the same freezer) or select specific vials using the graphical box
option.
Batch Update small or large numbers of Samples, Aliquots, transactions and Freezer
positions to correct or record changes.
Easily change the positions of multiple Aliquots
using Batch Update Assign Positions.
A Powerful Import feature allows fast entry of Samples and associated Aliquots
from spreadsheets, as well as updating existing Sample and Aliquot data.
Search and report on any number of fields.
Export Sample and Aliquot data to spreadsheets or other programs.
Three built-in Roles: Administrator, Data Entry, View Only
Create a visually appealing Sample/Aliquot entry screen with our feature-rich graphics palette.
Implement your Flatbed Scanner into Freezerworks
Using Freezerworks to scan up to 384 samples now takes only seconds to complete when placing boxes on Freezerworks compatible flatbed scanners. Scanners have always been a staple of Freezerworks, allowing users to streamline their workflows and improve their accuracy when updating aliquot statuses in Freezerworks. With the addition of Flatbed Scanner Support in Freezerworks 2018, improve your operational performance even more.
Base is available for Desktop or Client/Server for Windows. Mac versions are available for Desktop and Client installations.