# ELN, LIMS, Data management functionalities **URL:** https://community.openbis.ch/c/eln-lims-dm/9.md [Latest](https://community.openbis.ch/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openbis.ch/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openbis.ch/tags.md) --- ## [About the ELN, LIMS, Data management functionalities category](https://community.openbis.ch/t/about-the-eln-lims-data-management-functionalities-category/23)
**Author:** [@cbarillari](https://community.openbis.ch/u/cbarillari)\ **Replies:** 0
Category for topics related to the ELN functionality of openBIS. --- ## [Why are boxes in the storage manager sorted wrongly?](https://community.openbis.ch/t/why-are-boxes-in-the-storage-manager-sorted-wrongly/334)
**Author:** [@Viktoria](https://community.openbis.ch/u/Viktoria)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 08:03 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/why-are-boxes-in-the-storage-manager-sorted-wrongly/334 "2026-09-28T08:03:33Z")
Hi together. We have a rather optical problem with the display of boxes in the storage manager. We would like to see the boxes sorted numerically. I tryed to change the box position manually by drag and drop, however … --- ## [Barcode/QR-Code label specification](https://community.openbis.ch/t/barcode-qr-code-label-specification/509)
**Author:** [@KatiK](https://community.openbis.ch/u/KatiK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 14:38 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/barcode-qr-code-label-specification/509 "2026-09-10T14:38:45Z")
Hello, as of right now it is not possible to adjust the printing of the QR-Codes to include more text next to the QR-Code? For our application in the Lab context it would be very convenient if when printing the QR-Code … --- ## [Search functionality in property type json](https://community.openbis.ch/t/search-functionality-in-property-type-json/674)
**Author:** [@JuliaSchumann](https://community.openbis.ch/u/JuliaSchumann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 09:47 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/search-functionality-in-property-type-json/674 "2026-09-09T09:47:59Z")
We have seen the new property type json in OpenBIS 7.0 and think this is a great development. We ware wondering about the implications and especially the search functionalities: Is there more functionality in OpenBIS oth… --- ## [OBJECT properties not displayed in the hierarchical graph](https://community.openbis.ch/t/object-properties-not-displayed-in-the-hierarchical-graph/669)
**Author:** [@JosePizarro3](https://community.openbis.ch/u/JosePizarro3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 11:53 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/object-properties-not-displayed-in-the-hierarchical-graph/669 "2026-09-08T11:53:25Z")
Hello there! While discussing about our datamodel, we realized one thing: while parent-child relationships are shown in the hierarchical graph, when using instead a property of dataType OBJECT to reference another objec… --- ## [Left-hand main menu stuck loading ("permanent loading") for some users — multi-group setup](https://community.openbis.ch/t/left-hand-main-menu-stuck-loading-permanent-loading-for-some-users-multi-group-setup/659)
**Author:** [@ervolk](https://community.openbis.ch/u/ervolk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2026 05:23 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/left-hand-main-menu-stuck-loading-permanent-loading-for-some-users-multi-group-setup/659 "2026-06-26T05:23:09Z")
Hi all, For about two days now, the left-hand navigation menu in the ELN-LIMS UI fails to build for some of our users, it just sits in a permanent loading state. Login itself works fine; the problem only appears after t… --- ## [Hierarchy Graph Improvement](https://community.openbis.ch/t/hierarchy-graph-improvement/569)
**Author:** [@khalil.rejiba](https://community.openbis.ch/u/khalil.rejiba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2026 06:16 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/hierarchy-graph-improvement/569 "2026-04-14T06:16:11Z")
Hi cbarillari, Hi juanf, The hierarchical graph is really useful, but the initial loading time can be quite slow since it seems to fetch all data upfront. In some cases, it won’t even render. It would be great if the g… --- ## [Slow download when exporting data](https://community.openbis.ch/t/slow-download-when-exporting-data/570)
**Author:** [@jgelwer](https://community.openbis.ch/u/jgelwer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2026 13:26 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/slow-download-when-exporting-data/570 "2026-04-08T13:26:41Z")
Hello all, some of our user complain about slow download speeds when exporting data from openbis.The problem is only noticeable if the attached files are big (like in this case around 10GB). The download speed is around… --- ## [Data upload failing in dockerized openBIS 20.10.12 - download-url configuration issue](https://community.openbis.ch/t/data-upload-failing-in-dockerized-openbis-20-10-12-download-url-configuration-issue/559)
**Author:** [@olli.schermer](https://community.openbis.ch/u/olli.schermer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2026 09:48 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/data-upload-failing-in-dockerized-openbis-20-10-12-download-url-configuration-issue/559 "2026-03-11T09:48:26Z")
Hi openBIS community, I’m experiencing issues with file uploads in my openBIS instance and would appreciate any guidance. Setup: openBIS version: 20.10.12 Deployment: Docker (using the official openbis/openbis-ap… --- ## ['on-error-decision.class' error for own-build dropbox](https://community.openbis.ch/t/on-error-decision-class-error-for-own-build-dropbox/563)
**Author:** [@sukunis](https://community.openbis.ch/u/sukunis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2026 11:04 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/on-error-decision-class-error-for-own-build-dropbox/563 "2026-03-04T11:04:45Z")
Hi, we updated to openBIS v20.10.12.5 today and are now having troubles our own-build dropbox. It seems that the on-error-decision.class is no longer accepted: 2026-03-04 06:56:29,128 INFO \[main\] OPERATION.Parameters… --- ## [Update of dynamic property plugin has no effect](https://community.openbis.ch/t/update-of-dynamic-property-plugin-has-no-effect/540)
**Author:** [@C4R510](https://community.openbis.ch/u/C4R510)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2026 15:39 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/update-of-dynamic-property-plugin-has-no-effect/540 "2026-02-06T15:39:00Z")
Hello, I just updated a few dynamic property plugins. Testing the new plugin in the Admin UI Tools interface confirms the new behaviour works as intended. However, creating objects in the ELN-LIMS, all dynamic propertie… --- ## [Mandatory Properties and Entry Order During Sample Creation](https://community.openbis.ch/t/mandatory-properties-and-entry-order-during-sample-creation/553)
**Author:** [@Shiva](https://community.openbis.ch/u/Shiva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 09:14 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/mandatory-properties-and-entry-order-during-sample-creation/553 "2026-02-03T09:14:14Z")
Hello everyone, I have one questions related to mandatory properties in openBIS and would appreciate some clarification. I have a sample type with several mandatory properties, for example: Name Date Manufactu… --- ## [Question about Control Vocabulary Order in OpenBIS](https://community.openbis.ch/t/question-about-control-vocabulary-order-in-openbis/552)
**Author:** [@Shiva](https://community.openbis.ch/u/Shiva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 09:09 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/question-about-control-vocabulary-order-in-openbis/552 "2026-02-03T09:09:48Z")
Hello everyone, I have one question related to control vocabularies in openBIS and would appreciate some clarification. When I create a control vocabulary under Vocabulary Types, I define the values in a specific order… --- ## [Datastore shuffling locked datasets timeout](https://community.openbis.ch/t/datastore-shuffling-locked-datasets-timeout/545)
**Author:** [@klaarm](https://community.openbis.ch/u/klaarm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 January 2026 16:15 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/datastore-shuffling-locked-datasets-timeout/545 "2026-01-20T16:15:43Z")
Hi everyone, on my openBIS instance, I use a segmented datastore consisting of 3 shares. There is a daily maintenance task using the simple store shuffler to drain share 1 and move all present datasets to shares 2 and 3… --- ## [Filter/sort in tables by Storage](https://community.openbis.ch/t/filter-sort-in-tables-by-storage/536)
**Author:** [@Viktoria](https://community.openbis.ch/u/Viktoria)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [16 December 2025 12:10 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/filter-sort-in-tables-by-storage/536 "2025-12-16T12:10:07Z")
Hi everyone. Does anyone know why it is not possible to filter or sort tables by “Storage”? Unfortunately, the information from “Children” about the storage position is not helpful. Even with the Object Browser or Adv… --- ## [Copy field content from parent to children (with a script)](https://community.openbis.ch/t/copy-field-content-from-parent-to-children-with-a-script/525)
**Author:** [@ThorstenPSI](https://community.openbis.ch/u/ThorstenPSI)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2025 07:00 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/copy-field-content-from-parent-to-children-with-a-script/525 "2025-11-11T07:00:32Z")
Hi all, maybe someone out there has a solution for this. I understand that children can not inherit the values of their parents. However, I often still create children to an experimental step for measurement with all bu… --- ## [openBIS in accredited labs](https://community.openbis.ch/t/openbis-in-accredited-labs/524)
**Author:** [@lknipper](https://community.openbis.ch/u/lknipper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 November 2025 12:24 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/openbis-in-accredited-labs/524 "2025-11-04T12:24:06Z")
Dear openBIS users, we are currently evaluating if openBIS is suitable for use in a laboratory that is pursuing DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Are you aware of any labs that have either sought or already successfu… --- ## [Vocabulary terms in XLS Batch Registration - Who would need that too?](https://community.openbis.ch/t/vocabulary-terms-in-xls-batch-registration-who-would-need-that-too/516)
**Author:** [@Viktoria](https://community.openbis.ch/u/Viktoria)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2025 10:32 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/vocabulary-terms-in-xls-batch-registration-who-would-need-that-too/516 "2025-10-24T10:32:47Z")
Dear openBIS users. Topic: Batch register/update objects - Excel file Template - Vocabulary terms: Many of our users complain that they do not know what to write and how to write it for colums with a controlled vocabul… --- ## [Trash can in ELN](https://community.openbis.ch/t/trash-can-in-eln/522)
**Author:** [@khalil.rejiba](https://community.openbis.ch/u/khalil.rejiba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2025 13:47 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/trash-can-in-eln/522 "2025-10-17T13:47:37Z")
Hi @cbarillari, One feature to help avoid accidental deletion is the ability to separate items deleted based on space and project. For the objects, we can now use the filter (in the Entities column), as it contains the… --- ## [Migrating instance organization of samples and their relation to the data from old core UI to ELN](https://community.openbis.ch/t/migrating-instance-organization-of-samples-and-their-relation-to-the-data-from-old-core-ui-to-eln/521)
**Author:** [@farman](https://community.openbis.ch/u/farman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2025 09:07 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/migrating-instance-organization-of-samples-and-their-relation-to-the-data-from-old-core-ui-to-eln/521 "2025-10-06T09:07:27Z")
Dear community, We are in process of migrating all our samples and related datasets from the core UI to start using ELN. Since the core UI don’t have the Electronic Notebooks (ELN) we naturally created spaces for each … --- ## [Dynamic Properties - Frequency of updates](https://community.openbis.ch/t/dynamic-properties-frequency-of-updates/519)
**Author:** [@khalil.rejiba](https://community.openbis.ch/u/khalil.rejiba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2025 04:55 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/dynamic-properties-frequency-of-updates/519 "2025-09-29T04:55:09Z")
Dear all, I noticed that some of the dynamic properties we have created are not getting updated. The user changes a value used in the dynamic property and saves the object; however, the dynamic property still uses the … --- ## [Property Data Types](https://community.openbis.ch/t/property-data-types/515)
**Author:** [@Anariza](https://community.openbis.ch/u/Anariza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2025 11:17 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/property-data-types/515 "2025-09-17T11:17:10Z")
What is the level of precision of Property Data Types in openBIS? Is this set per default or can it be customized at the linstance level or another level of the openBIS data structure? In specific for data types like R… --- ## [Scanning QR code from mobile camera](https://community.openbis.ch/t/scanning-qr-code-from-mobile-camera/497)
**Author:** [@PierreC](https://community.openbis.ch/u/PierreC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2025 14:14 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/scanning-qr-code-from-mobile-camera/497 "2025-09-08T14:14:43Z")
Hello OpenBis users, I saw there are previous discussions about using mobile device to scan from camera app. Using OpenBis in the browser of an iPad, it’s totally possible to create an entry (default object) and then i… --- ## [Size of spreadsheet in textfield](https://community.openbis.ch/t/size-of-spreadsheet-in-textfield/513)
**Author:** [@mschroeder](https://community.openbis.ch/u/mschroeder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2025 11:37 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/size-of-spreadsheet-in-textfield/513 "2025-09-04T11:37:26Z")
I like to create a template which includes a textfield with a Spreadsheet. The standard size of the spreadsheet is: In my template, I only need 3 lines and deleted the others to save space. However after saving, the … --- ## [Reference datasets as parents](https://community.openbis.ch/t/reference-datasets-as-parents/504)
**Author:** [@deiwo](https://community.openbis.ch/u/deiwo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2025 20:26 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/reference-datasets-as-parents/504 "2025-08-26T20:26:18Z")
Hello, I would like to ask if it is possible to create a field (ideally a parent reference field) on objects to reference a dataset (not just another object). This would be useful to track Input/output data from, for ex… --- ## [Export of Collections](https://community.openbis.ch/t/export-of-collections/487)
**Author:** [@KB\_CRT](https://community.openbis.ch/u/KB_CRT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2025 08:29 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/export-of-collections/487 "2025-07-30T08:29:01Z")
It is possible to export Project or single experiments, but it is not possible to export single collections. Is it planned to implent this feature? Kind regards Kevin --- ## [Handwriting into OpenBis](https://community.openbis.ch/t/handwriting-into-openbis/498)
**Author:** [@PierreC](https://community.openbis.ch/u/PierreC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2025 13:41 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/handwriting-into-openbis/498 "2025-07-23T13:41:49Z")
Hey, There is a very useful default object called entry that is an advanced text editor and allows to write many different styles. However, it seemingly does not accept handwriting. Is there an existing object allowing… --- ## [Create a (sub)group with limited access for a Praktikum, but use of templates](https://community.openbis.ch/t/create-a-sub-group-with-limited-access-for-a-praktikum-but-use-of-templates/480)
**Author:** [@ThorstenPSI](https://community.openbis.ch/u/ThorstenPSI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 June 2025 16:07 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/create-a-sub-group-with-limited-access-for-a-praktikum-but-use-of-templates/480 "2025-06-04T16:07:51Z")
Dear all, Our research group hosts a practical work with students. We want them to use openBIS to document. They should have access to our inventory of methods and materials and to (a few of) our forms for experimental … --- ## [Best way to hide default inventories?](https://community.openbis.ch/t/best-way-to-hide-default-inventories/481)
**Author:** [@ThorstenPSI](https://community.openbis.ch/u/ThorstenPSI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2025 07:16 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/best-way-to-hide-default-inventories/481 "2025-05-28T07:16:28Z")
Dear all, I managed to share inventories between different groups in a multi-group set-up by giving access right and adding the inventories to the list in the group settings. How can I disable one of the inventories fo… --- ## [Batch update storage positions](https://community.openbis.ch/t/batch-update-storage-positions/472)
**Author:** [@MHW](https://community.openbis.ch/u/MHW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2025 07:36 UTC](https://community.openbis.ch/t/batch-update-storage-positions/472 "2025-04-30T07:36:08Z")
Hi! I’m rather new to openBIS, so my apologies in advance if my question is too basic. My issue is the following: First I batch-registered a number of samples following the instructions described in “Register storage … [Next page](https://community.openbis.ch/c/eln-lims-dm/9.md?page=1)