Add records in bulk
Create multiple records at once
Last updated
Create multiple records at once
Last updated
The “Add Records in Bulk” function in Labii allows users to efficiently create multiple records at once, streamlining the data entry process when dealing with repetitive or similar information. This feature is especially useful when users need to add more than one record that share common fields, such as samples from the same batch, tasks with similar descriptions, or inventory items of the same category. By reducing manual input and duplication, this functionality saves time, minimizes errors, and enhances productivity across various Labii modules.
There are three ways to add records in bulk in Labii:
From the , click the “Add xxx” dropdown and select “Add x records in bulk”.
In the Table List View, select one or more existing records, click the “Use selected” dropdown, and choose “”.
In a section, click the “Add xxx” dropdown and select “Add x records in bulk”.
When initiated, the side menu displays the steps and the current progress, while the main section on the right collects the required information for each step. Navigation buttons at the bottom allow you to move to the next step or return to the previous one.
The first step typically collects information such as the number of records to add. Each subsequent step corresponds to a field of the record, allowing users to enter values efficiently. The final step shows the progress of the bulk addition. Once all records are successfully added, the function usually redirects back to the previous page or the Table List View.
If selected records are available, you can load data from them. Click the Load from x selected button to load data from selected records to ForeignKey widget. Use Load from x selected (reverse) to load data from selected records in reverse order to the current record.
To simplify value entry for each record, you can load data directly from text. Click the Load from Text button to begin. You can copy text from a table or other applications, select the appropriate separator, and the text will be split into multiple values and loaded into the field. Additionally, you have the option to load data from a JSON array.
Most of the data are identical when adding stock in bulk. In order to reduce your work, you can copy data from one row to another, and only change the rows that differ. To copy data to all rows, scroll right and click the Copy to all button.
To add sequential numbers to a field, click the Add sequential numbers button.
Update the minimum number of items to add in bulk by changing the query parameter min_items. Default to 5.
