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History
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LIMS started in 1988 with a UNIX based LIMS. Two years later,
Online LIMS was rewritten as a DOS based client for Novell networks.
The new Windows version of Online LIMS, Online LIMS OnREPO
and OnSAMPLE had to compete against Online's successful DOS
version. This new
version was completely rewritten and incorporates
all of the well defined and proven concepts of the previous
DOS version. A lot of time was spent on the database structure
and query design resulting in a very fast and efficient LIMS.
Online LIMS has been active in Germany, Canada, US, Chile,
Peru, Brazil, South Africa and UK.
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| 1989 |
Online LIMS 1.0, UNIX based system |
| 1992 |
DOS LIMS 2.0, Novell network |
| 1993 |
DOS LIMS 3.1 |
| 1994 |
DOS LIMS 4.2 |
| 1996 |
LmView, Win32 SDK App for LIMS 4.2 |
| 1998 |
Online Worksheet 5.0 |
| 1999 |
Online LIMS Y2K 4.5 (DOS/Win32) |
| 2000 |
Online LIMS OnRepo 5.0 |
| 2001 |
Online LIMS OnRepo 5.2 |
| 2002 |
OnSample, Sample oriented |
| 2003 |
Web LIMS |
| 2007 |
Online LIMS OnLab 7.2 |
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Development
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Online
LIMS SE was developed using Microsoft C++ and MFC. These are
state of the art tools for Object Oriented Software development.
The result is a compact and very efficient program code (true
Win32), optimized for speed and network traffic. |
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C++, MFC |
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MS Visual Studio |
| Grid |
Stingray |
| Printing |
VPE |
| XML |
Standard 5.0 |
| Number system |
LFL Maskot |
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Architecture
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The Online
LIMS SE application is divided in five modules. These modules
can be grouped into two main groups:
- Production: reporting and statistics, management
- Laboratory bench: Worksheet and QA/QC
Online LIMS has a client server architecture and can
use either MS SQL Server or Oracle for the database engine.
Worksheets and instrument raw data are stored in flat files,
this allows for additional flexibility and backup.
The
small application size is the product of the efficient
program coding in C++. This directly translates into a
very fast and responsive LIMS.
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| Application |
Description |
~ Size |
| OnSETUP |
Static
data management and configuration |
224K |
| OnLAB |
Login,
Reporting, Statistics and Management |
800K |
| OnWSH |
Instrument
interfacing and Worksheet |
800K |
| OnLQC |
Interactive
QA/QC |
330K |
| OnVIEW |
Client
sample tracking system |
195K |
| DLL's |
Description |
~ Size |
| LimsLIB |
General
LIMS library |
510K |
| LimsEXPO |
LIMS
Export functions |
120K |
| PLUGIN |
Worksheet
plugin |
164K |
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System specification
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| In some labs it is common practice
to shuffle down older computers from office areas into the lab.
This is not always the best solution. We recommend fairly high
end systems on the client side to reap the full benefit of the
LIMS. However, due to budget constraints this is not always possible.
As a rule of thumb as far as performance goes, if MS Word
or Excel performance is acceptable on your computer, then
Online LIMS should run fine.
We can help provide ideas and computer solutions to make your
lab a more efficient and comfortable work environment. This
picture shows a great idea how to install the computers in
a balance room.
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Minimal HW Specifications
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Data
Transfer, exporting
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| Online LIMS provides a wide range
of standard export format files. Customized export formats are
also available. Exporting formats and export paths can be predefined
for each client in the client table to make reporting a little
easier. |
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Plain text files |
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CSV formats |
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Excel |
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Vulcan |
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XML |
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PI Osisoft |
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acQuire |
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Any custom format on request |
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