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Creating a Receptor Group

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for creating a new receptor group to organise receptors by matrix

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Written by Trin Murphy
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Objective

This SOP outlines the steps to create a new receptor group in EnviroAutomate. Receptor groups organise related receptors by sampling matrix (e.g., grouping all soil-related human health receptors together). Groups and their subgroups determine how receptors are displayed in the accordion layout on the site Receptors tab.

Prerequisites

  • You must be logged in as an administrator

Key Steps

1. Navigate to the Create Receptor Group Page

  • Click "Receptor Groups" in the left sidebar under the Scientific Settings section

  • Click the "Create Receptor Group" button at the top of the list

2. Enter Receptor Group Information

Fill in the required fields (marked with a red asterisk):

  • Name - The name of the receptor group (e.g., "Human Health Screening Levels", "Ecological Receptors")

  • Matrix - Select the sampling matrix this group applies to (e.g., Soil, Fresh Water). All receptors in this group must be for the same matrix.

Optional fields:

  • Sort Order - Controls the display order of this group relative to other groups. Higher numbers display first.

3. Save the Receptor Group

  • Click "Save" to create the receptor group

  • You will be redirected to the Edit page where you can add subgroups

  • After creating the group, you can create receptors that belong to it

Subgroups

Subgroups cannot be added during creation. After saving the receptor group, you will be taken to the Edit page where you can add and manage subgroups. Subgroups provide an additional level of organisation within a receptor group.

Cautionary Notes

  • Receptor groups you create are specific to your organisation

  • The Matrix selection determines which receptors can be assigned to this group — it cannot be changed after receptors are added

  • Create the receptor group before creating the receptors that will belong to it

Tips for Efficiency

  • Use clear, descriptive names that indicate the type of receptors the group will contain

  • Set the Sort Order to control how groups are ordered in the site Receptors tab accordion

  • After creating the group, add subgroups on the Edit page to further organise receptors within the group

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