Create and Edit Parameters

Parameters are measurements to be taken from samples (name, unit, accepted values, etc.) and are measured as part of the Monitoring program(s).

All parameters must be added to the Parameters register. To avoid duplicates, make sure that only one parameter covers the same question (e.g. Participation status, Employment status).  

Search for existing parameters

Before adding new parameters, always check whether they already exist and are listed in the Parameters register.

1. Navigate to the Parameters section of the Environmental monitoring module.
2. Search the Parameters register to verify whether the parameter you want to create already exists.
3. If the parameter already exists, edit it to add it to the Monitoring program, 
   OR if the parameter does not exist, create a new parameter.

Edit an existing parameter to add it to a Monitoring program

If the parameter you want to use already exists in the Parameters register, you can add it to the Monitoring program.

1. Navigate to the Parameters section of the Environmental monitoring module.
2. Open the parameter you want to add to the Monitoring Program.
3. Click the Edit button in the upper right hand corner of the parameter General information.
4. Use the Monitoring programs drop down menu to select the Monitoring program you want to add this parameter to.
5. Click the Save button.

Create a new parameter in the Parameters register

If the parameter does not exist in the register, you can add it to the Parameters register and link it to the Monitoring Program to which it applies.

1. Click the Create button in the upper left hand corner of the Parameters register list view.
2. Fill in the fields and use the Monitoring programs drop down list to select the Monitoring program to link it to.
3. Click the Save button.

Link an existing parameter from the Monitoring Program screen

If the parameter you want to use already exists, you can also add it to the Monitoring Program from the Monitoring program screen.

1. Navigate to the Monitoring programs of the Environmental monitoring module.
   
2. Open the Monitoring program you want to add a parameter to.
3. In the left-hand record menu select Setup > Parameters.
4. Click the Add button and select Link an existing record.
   
5. Use the drop down menu to select the parameter you want to add.
6. Click the Save button.

Create a new parameter from the Monitoring program screen

It is also possible to create a new Parameter from the Monitoring program screen and link it during creation.

1. Navigate to the Monitoring programs of the Environmental monitoring module.
2. Open the Monitoring program you want to add a parameter to.
3. In the left-hand record menu select Setup > Parameters.
4. Click the Add button and select Create a new record.
5. Fill in the fields and use the Monitoring programs drop down list to select the Monitoring programs to which it applies.
6. Click the Save button.