Katalyst: Why there are multiple similar processing templates?

Description

• Over time, many processing templates accumulate (e.g., for LC/MS, LC‑UV, reprocessing).
• Users see multiple templates with similar names and are unsure which one to choose, leading to inconsistent results.

Solution

• Rationalize templates:
  • Review existing templates, identify redundant or obsolete ones.
  • Merge equivalent templates into a small set of recommended, versioned templates (e.g., “LCMS_Standard_v2”).
• Naming and ownership:
  • Establish a naming convention that clearly reflects:
    • Technique (LCMS, LCUV, NMR).
    • Intended use (screening, quantitation, QA).
    • Version (v1, v2).
  • Assign ownership (e.g., analytical lead) for maintaining and approving templates.
• Permissions:
  • Where supported, restrict creation of new templates to power users/admins to avoid proliferation.
  • Mark deprecated templates as such or remove them if safe.