Add Containerless Samples

Containerless samples are, unfortunately, a little more complicated to add to the database, as each sample’s dimensions need to be uploaded.

1. Add a sample using the usual workflow, but check the “containerless” box

2. Navigate to the Instances page

3. Locate and select the sample you just created

4. Edit the width, height, length in the relevant boxes. Note the dimensions are as detailed below

5. Enter “cylinder” or “block” as the shape

Cheating when you need to make many containerless samples that are the same size

(untested)

1. Create a custom container that has zero width, or is made of H, or has a density of 1e-6 or something

2. Use the csv uploader and select this dummy container