Description: Users may need to search for all experiments that use a particular reagent or drug across multiple notebooks in Signals Notebook.
Solution:
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Search Function: Use the main search bar to look for specific reagent names. This will return results showing experiments that have the reagent listed in a materials table.
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Custom Attributes: If available, use custom attribute fields to tag experiments with reagent names. This requires administrator setup: a. An administrator needs to create a custom text field under "Attributes" in the configuration settings. b. Users can then add reagent names to this field for each experiment. c. The custom field becomes searchable, allowing easy filtering of experiments by reagent.
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Materials Table: If accessible, add reagents to the Materials table in each experiment. This makes experiments searchable by material name.
Note: Access to certain features like Materials tables or the ability to create custom fields may be restricted based on user permissions. Users should consult with their Signals Notebook administrator if they encounter access issues or need additional search capabilities set up.