Use the observation source setting to configure how you
obtain your observation data. You can enter data manually or aggregate it from other
PLA 3.0 documents. The observation source you select influences
which data editors you use to enter your observation data.
User input
Select this option if you want to enter raw data manually
or import it from external data sources or formats. You can then enter your
observation data in the Observations editor (raw data), the
By Sequence editor (dilution sequence), or the
By Position editor (plate layout).Figure 1. Selecting the observation source for manual input in the
Content editor
Select this option if you want to use data aggregation to
automatically transfer data and results from source to target PLA 3.0 documents. In this case, you use the References editor to
enter your data.Figure 2. Selecting the observation source for data aggregation in the
Content editor
