"Specify 7" taxonomic tree, editing

[ACloutierRNCAN]

Does anyone know:
How to add a taxonomic rank such as “Subphylum” etc. into the taxonomic tree?
note: please only for specify 7, thank you.

[Grant]

Hi @ACloutierRNCAN,

At this time, this is only possible using Specify 6. We are planning to release this capability in the coming months (#598), but at this time you must connect to the database using Specify 6 to modify the tree ranks.

This guide explains how to edit ranks in 6:

Editing Tree Definitions / Ranks

[Tree_big] Editing a Tree Definition The Tree Definition tool defines the levels, or ranks available in a tree as well as how these ranks are enforced during data entry, and used in aggregating the full name. Tree Definition tools are available for each of the trees. Nodes can not be added to a tree unless the rank is included in the tree definition. This video shows how to modify the taxonomy, storage, or geography trees in Specify 6. [How to Modify Dat…

Thank you for your message! I have added you as a requester on GitHub for adding this capability in Specify 7 as well.

[ACloutierRNCAN]

Hi Grant!

Thanks for the information. I spend many hours, in Specify 7, to search for options in order to edit the Taxonomic Rank.

Best of regards,

Merci!

André