From da9375af1c0758367b5e38683f4b1b53adb5326c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Max Murphy Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:22:45 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update README --- README.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 496d726..382af48 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -52,5 +52,8 @@ Arbitrary CSV files containing a field labeled **Barcode** may be used. SampleDB ## Search By Specimen A CSV file [(template here)](https://github.com/Greenhouse-Lab/sample_db/blob/master/templates/specimen_search_template.csv) containing unique specimen identifying information may be used to find the physical location of samples. SampleDB will export a csv file indicating the Plate UID and Well Location of each sample, and indicate if a sample could not be found. -# Delete -In the case that tubes or specimens must be deleted from the database, navigate to the **Delete** tab, and upload the indicated files ([Delete by Specimen Template](https://github.com/Greenhouse-Lab/sample_db/blob/master/templates/delete_specimen_template.csv) or [Delete by Barcode Template](https://github.com/Greenhouse-Lab/sample_db/blob/master/templates/delete_barcode_template.csv)) \ No newline at end of file +# Delete Entries +In the case that tubes or specimens must be deleted from the database, navigate to the **Delete** tab, and upload the indicated files ([Delete by Specimen Template](https://github.com/Greenhouse-Lab/sample_db/blob/master/templates/delete_specimen_template.csv) or [Delete by Barcode Template](https://github.com/Greenhouse-Lab/sample_db/blob/master/templates/delete_barcode_template.csv)). Succesful deletion will result in a message with the number of specimens and tubes that have been deleted from the database. + +# Backup and Restore Databases +SampleDB will automatically backup the database the first time that it is run every day. Backups are stored in `/path/to/sampledb/Resources/app/db-server/db_backups` and may be restored by overwriting `/path/to/sampledb/Resources/app/db-server/sample_db.sqlite`. **Be sure to close SampleDB after use, otherwise the database will not be backed up daily** \ No newline at end of file