Figure 2

Screenshot of the "create a new sequencing order" page in PIMS. The section highlighted in pink defines the user contact and payment details, while the "Define samples for sequencing" area is for adding a new sample details. The "Recorded Samples" section lists samples already in the order. An extensive help text is displayed for each word underlined with a dotted line. Samples, which are already added into the order can be deleted by clicking on the green bin icon or amended by clicking on the pencil icon. A red star symbol next to field names denotes a required field.