Nesting/Groups for Protocol Organization (Trac #85)

[cfobel]

Currently, Microdrop protocols are displayed as a table of steps with description of useful parameters such as duration, voltage, etc. However, this table becomes difficult to manage as the number of steps increase (100+ steps). To simplify the creation of protocols, we should be able to group a number of steps under headings defined by user. For example, I should be able to choose steps 30-50 and group them under the heading "Dispense Magnetic Beads". In addition, I should be able to copy or move the group within the table, as well as group edit its parameters. This would significantly enhance protocol creation, but also circumvents the need for designers to create defined functions for dispensing, mixing, etc., as users can easily create their own functions in the form of groups that are tailored to their application and device design.

Migrated from http://microfluidics.utoronto.ca/microdrop/ticket/85

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    "status": "assigned", 
    "changetime": "2014-03-13T20:00:48", 
    "description": "Currently, Microdrop protocols are displayed as a table of steps with description of useful parameters such as duration, voltage, etc. However, this table becomes difficult to manage as the number of steps increase (100+ steps). To simplify the creation of protocols, we should be able to group a number of steps under headings defined by user. For example, I should be able to choose steps 30-50 and group them under the heading \"Dispense Magnetic Beads\". In addition, I should be able to copy or move the group within the table, as well as group edit its parameters. This would significantly enhance protocol creation, but also circumvents the need for designers to create defined functions for dispensing, mixing, etc., as users can easily create their own functions in the form of groups that are tailored to their application and device design.", 
    "reporter": "ngalpho1", 
    "cc": "", 
    "resolution": "", 
    "_ts": "1394740848122658", 
    "component": "gui", 
    "summary": "Nesting/Groups for Protocol Organization", 
    "priority": "minor", 
    "keywords": "", 
    "version": "0.1", 
    "time": "2012-03-28T04:18:36", 
    "milestone": "", 
    "owner": "cfobel", 
    "type": "enhancement"
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[cfobel]

Trac update at 20120330T20:22:52: ryan changed milestone from "0.2" to "0.3"

[cfobel]

Trac update at 20120627T17:02:00: ryan commented:

I think the easiest way to do this would be to allow protocols to contain steps or "sub"-protocols. Sub-protocols should be able to be saved/loaded/repeated just like regular protocols, and maybe we could have them shown as expandable sections within the protocol list?

[cfobel]

Trac update at 20120801T15:55:30:

• ryan changed milestone from "0.3" to "0.2"
• ryan changed owner from "ryan" to "cfobel"
• ryan changed status from "new" to "assigned"

[cfobel]

Trac update at 20140312T20:02:01: ryan changed milestone from "1.0" to "1.1"

[cfobel]

Trac update at 20140313T20:00:48: ryan changed milestone from "1.1" to ""