Fig. 6

Example for an input field (here: “Type of sample preparation”) in a dataset component for which the assignment of an ontology term is shown. a Generation of a new field (a, left) and definition of its name in the LabIMotion GUI as well as query of TIB’s ontology service (directly available from the ELN’s interface) to identify a suitable term for the new input field (a, right). b After the assignment of a term, the input field combines information on the meaning of the field type with the select options for the “type of sample preparation” (b, left). If information on the meaning is required, the direct link to the ontology service gives more details and a clear definition (b, right)