Creating the Samples Tile

Updated July 29, 2025 20:53

The Samples Tile tracks samples that are checked out, available, due, and overdue. This article will explain how to create the Samples Tile.

Requirements:

Creating the Tile

1. Navigate to the Home Page.

2. Click the Tiles menu, then select Create from the drop-down list.

3. The Create New Tile page will appear. Click the Samples tile.

4. The Creating Samples Tile page will appear. This page is divided into two sections: Visual Details and Filters.

Use this section to define the tile's display information.

1. Enter a name for the tile into the Display Name field.

2. Select the page where the tile should display using the Tile Location drop-down list.

3. Create the tile for other users by typing their name into the User Access field. Skip this step if you're creating this tile for yourself.

Use this section to filter the samples that appear in the tile. Filters are not required.

When the tile's setup is complete, click . After the tile has been created, it can be edited at any time.

The tile will appear once an initial scan of all samples is complete. This tile updates nightly.