The BioData Data Management System: - Can be accessed using only a web browser - no programs to install
- USGS scientists can login using their active directory password - no BioData password is required
- Easy sample management and organization by project
- Gives projects control over data entry and editing rights
- Provides an on-line interactive data entry system with "on-the-fly" data validation, drop-down lists, checkboxes, and data entry tables
- Has a built-in help system
- Incorporates auto-saving - data is securely saved upon data entry
- Provides data review and quality indicators to help users find and fix data problems
- Allows creation of custom project and sample codes - for your use in your projects
- Allows for electronic transfer lab orders (i.e. ASRs), saving and printing of NWQL ASR forms, shipping manifests, and container labels
- Provides for batch upload of lab results with data-validation and email notifications
- Allows labs to login to view and download lab orders, and upload taxonomic identification data sets
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