Documentation
Forms A form is a window in which data can be viewed, entered, or edited. Specify categorizes forms as Data forms, which are used to enter collection data, and Interactions, which are used to record transactions of either data or collection objects. Each discipline has access to a set of forms for both data and interactions, specific to their discipline. Interactions Interactions in Specify allow users to create and manage documentation associated with the movement of specimens or data into or outside of the collection. This includes information about loans, gifts, borrowed items, permits, shipments, accessions, disposals, deaccessions and information requests. Trees Discuss the Trees inside of Specify! Ask any questions that you have about how to use, edit, view, synonymize and merge tree nodes. Query Building This category is all about queries, building queries, and exporting them. This encompasses Schema mapping and DwCA definition exports. Data Entry This category includes all documentation involving importing data, images, files, attachments, and more! Labels & Reports This is the central discussion board for all topics related to Specify Labels & Reports. WorkBench Workflows The WorkBench is a powerful tool in Specify 6 and 7 for importing and modifying data. Ask questions and discuss with members and Specify staff. Configuration & Installation This category contains all of the documentation related to configuring and installing the Specify software suite.
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Welcome to Specify!
Welcome to Specify! This is intended to be a jumping off point for new Specify users. Install Specify Specify 7 Installation Instructions :specify7: Install Specify 7 with Docker :movie_camera: Video: Specify 7 wit… |
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1 | 53 | September 24, 2023 |
View the Specify Schema
In general, a database schema refers to the logical structure of a database, which defines how data is organized, stored, and accessed in a database system. The Specify database schema defines the tables, fields, relati… |
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3 | 367 | September 3, 2022 |
Specify 7 Introduction & Demo Database
Explore the features of Specify 7 with a copy of three Univ. of Kansas Ichthyology collection databases hosted on Specify Cloud. Username: sp7demofish Password: sp7demofish https://sp7demofish.specifyclo… |
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3 | 478 | September 7, 2022 |
Specify 7 Wiki on GitHub
For all who are looking for the advanced technical wiki for Specify 7, please check our GitHub wiki to see our in-depth tutorials and documentation! You can discuss the articles here on Discourse. For Collection Man… |
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0 | 393 | April 19, 2022 |
Specify 6 Help |
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0 | 226 | March 1, 2022 |
BioDigiCon 2023 Lightning Presentation |
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0 | 2 | September 24, 2023 |
Configure the Side Bar / Data Entry Tables |
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0 | 29 | March 18, 2022 |
Data Entry in Specify :data_entry_: |
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0 | 240 | December 29, 2022 |
Edit a Query Combo Box / Drop Down List Format |
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0 | 46 | July 22, 2022 |
Creating Reports & Labels in Specify 7 (Jaspersoft Studio) |
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0 | 146 | August 29, 2022 |
Report & Label Examples |
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0 | 71 | April 6, 2022 |
Editing Forms |
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0 | 457 | September 13, 2022 |
Field Formatting and Auto-Numbering |
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0 | 148 | September 7, 2022 |
Field Formatting Editor |
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0 | 174 | March 17, 2022 |
Edit the Query Combo Box Simple Search Form |
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0 | 21 | September 16, 2023 |
The Specify 7 WorkBench |
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0 | 707 | July 13, 2022 |
Add Other Resources Tab |
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0 | 28 | September 13, 2022 |
Make GUID into a barcode in iReport |
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0 | 38 | March 29, 2022 |
Specify Setup & Configuration Checklist |
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0 | 57 | September 8, 2023 |
Batch Editor |
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0 | 205 | March 17, 2022 |
How to use the Specify API as a generic webservice |
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10 | 341 | September 5, 2023 |
Single Sign-On (SSO) Support |
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0 | 72 | July 12, 2022 |
Importing and Exporting Schema Mappings |
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0 | 43 | November 3, 2022 |
Web Portal Searching |
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0 | 46 | August 2, 2023 |
Install Specify 7 with Docker |
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1 | 120 | August 1, 2023 |
Edit Preparation Type (PrepType) in Specify 7 |
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0 | 87 | September 26, 2022 |
Change Paleo Context relationship type |
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2 | 61 | July 25, 2023 |
Configure Database Date Format |
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2 | 160 | July 21, 2023 |
Specify 6 Hardware & Software Compatibility |
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0 | 471 | September 7, 2022 |
Automatically create a new Preparation, Determination, or Collection Object Attribute upon CO creation |
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0 | 50 | January 26, 2023 |