Configure Samples
The Configure Samples screen describes the physical properties of each selected stub region and assigns a Sample ID before the capture job starts.
The layout is split into two columns:
- Left — interactive stage canvas for selecting regions
- Right — configuration panel for the selected region
Selecting a region to configure
Click a region on the canvas to select it for configuration.
| Visual | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Green circle (thick border) | Currently selected region |
| Blue circle (thin border) | Unselected region |
The right panel title updates to "Describe Sample N" where N is the region number.
Sample properties
Sample Type
Choose the type of material on the stub from the Sample Type dropdown:
- Air Filter
- Dust
- Material
The fields below the dropdown change based on your selection.
Air Filter options
| Field | Options |
|---|---|
| Exposure Type | Long Exposure / Short Exposure |
Material options
| Field | Options / Input |
|---|---|
| Material sample type | Suspension / Powder |
| Weight (kg) | Numeric input (step 0.001, minimum 0) — only shown when Suspension is selected |
Sample ID
Each region must be assigned a Sample ID that links it to a record in the external laboratory system.
- Type in the Sample ID field. The app shows an autocomplete dropdown with up to 15 matching IDs from the server cache.
- Select a suggestion or finish typing your own ID.
- Click Save Sample ID to confirm. The saved ID appears in a card below the input.
:::tip Autocomplete limit If your search matches more than 15 results, a "More results…" hint is shown. Narrow your search term to see more specific suggestions. :::
The Save Sample ID button is disabled until the field contains at least one character.
Starting the capture
After all regions are configured:
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Back | Returns to Select Samples |
| Start Capture | Validates configuration and starts the capture job, then navigates to Capture & Analysis Overview |
:::info Partial configuration You do not need to configure every region before starting. Only the regions that have been configured with a Sample ID and sample type will be captured correctly. Unconfigured regions will still appear in the capture job but without metadata. :::