Empower Tip: Method Validation Manager

In this tip, we will continue our discussion on Validation Protocols and learn how to create Default Strings.

A Default String is text that you can create in advance and then select from a list when you are required to provide a reason for creating and/or modifying something in Empower, such as a method. Default Strings are also used when you select a reason for Sign Off in a report and, as we discussed in Tip 188, when you select the compound type and development phase when creating a Validation Protocol.

In Configuration Manager, select ‘View’ > ‘Default Strings’.

Select the category you want to create a Default String by clicking the ‘Category’ drop down list.

Scroll to the category of interest, such as ‘Compound Type’ and click to select.

The four Default Strings for this category are visible. To create a new Default String, Click ‘Add String’.

Type the new Default String name in the text field box and Click ‘OK’.

The new Default String has been added to the list.

When you create a Validation Protocol, Click on the ‘Compound Type’ drop down list, the new Default String is available.

It’s that easy!