iLIMS Version 2020/1

The version 2020 of our laboratory software iLIMS is now available

iLIMS Version 2020/1

New features and bug fixes are described in detail in the change documentation. Highlights of the current version include:

Revision of capacity/resource planning

  • Testing equipment and/or personnel can be scheduled in a calendar
  • Test steps (work steps) can be assigned to the selected testing equipment and/or personnel while considering the specified order and available capacities
  • Extensive improvement of the usability and clarity of the scheduled work steps

Workflow expansion

  • Convenient input in the workflow using a barcode scanner
  • Email sending possible as quick mail or via template
  • Improvement of printing functionality in the workflow
  • Creation of responsible persons via workflow
  • Improved usability of environmental parameters

Editing of notes in teams

  • Notes can be edited by teams if the team is assigned to the note

Revision of the LIMS invoice manager

  • In the future, the LimsFakturaManager will replace the Lims invoice manager
  • Invoicing of laboratory services in the laboratory order can be performed with one click using the functions 'Create orders' and 'Create invoices'
  • Definition of order and position grouping for the creation of orders and invoices

Printer configuration

  • Possibility to assign specific printer to the form
  • Direct printing without dialog

New role 'Report designer'

  • Reports of type inet-Clear can only be edited with the role 'Report designer'

Revision of rule/control charts

  • Control charts linked with validity
  • Revised visualization of the control chart
  • Message creation for simple boundary violations

Work lists

  • New module 'M4000326 - Work list manager' for structured work of the laboratory staff
  • Structure via the column 'Preparation by sample', which shows the ActiveTestElements for each sample & preparation method
  • Individual configuration of the structuring column in the LimsSettingsManager 'Preparation by sample'
  • All functions of the ActiveTestElement are linked to the work list module, e.g., 'Start preparation assistant' to generate the preparation sequence

Input of the reason for change (GMP)

  • Definition takes place in the protocol definition
  • Object-related justification can be enforced during input or when saving

Revision of the QM module

  • Password query when creating/releasing revisions via VorgabenQM
  • Integration of the release plugin

Skill management

  • Maintenance of skills in the module ProcedureIdentifierManagement and ParameterManagement via the tab 'Qualifications' for the procedure or specifically for ProcedureAssignmentParameter
  • Skill authorization query for Lims functions

Conditional tests

  • Activation of subsequent tests in the laboratory order for limit violations
  • Definition of the underlying rules at the parameter scope
  • Rule combination via AND/OR linkage

Revision of observer

  • Activity type/activity text can be maintained
  • Number of repetitions can be set

Revision of gadgets

  • Option 'editable' allows direct input of simple attributes

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