Data Location

Change to the Data Collection Tab by clicking on

The Visit Folder shows that all data is collected within your visit directory.

The Default Folder box defines the folder within the visit where the images will be saved - it is possible to include multiple levels using /

e.g., SampleA/Crystal1/100K....... SampleA/Crystal3/300K

The Default Prefix is what the images will be called within that directory. The run numbers and image numbers are added automatically based on the values given in the table.

Any name, using less than 23 characters (but not certain ones) can be typed into the Default Folder and Prefix boxes.

​If a run list is loaded (either the Default Run List or one from the Select Collection Strategy dropdown) after a sample registered in ISPyB has been mounted by the robt, the Sample ID column will automatically display the current sample.  If the currently loaded run list is required, then clicking on the far right button (above the run options)

will update the Sample ID to the currently loaded sample for all rows in the data collection.

Having the Sample ID defined means data collections are linked to the sample registered in ISPyB.

It also activates the $variables.  Type $ in the Default Folder and Default Prefix boxes for the list of options to automatically appear and then double click on the required variable.  Multiple variables can be selected and/or additional text can be included – it is tidier to include an underscore or hyphen between variables.

The value to populate the variable is taken automatically from the information input into ISPyB - it does not update to reflect this on the table page but the names that will be used can be seen in the Data Collection Settings tab.