Sometimes it’s the tiny details that make all the difference. In this case, it's a minor but important addition to the Welcome Center in LabChart 8 that will help you synchronize settings and share data files with colleagues or between different computers. The nice thing is you can keep the file-sharing system you know and love - the new feature just makes using your favorite system easier.
How does it work? Simply click the + sign at the top right of the Welcome Center file list, and add any folder on your computer. If your lab keeps files and settings on an internal server, add a folder from there and drop your files in. If you prefer Dropbox to share files, simply add a Dropbox folder and create instant access to your lab's shared data - easy!
Things you can do:
- Add a folder of settings files on a file server so all the lab machines have access to the same protocols.
- Add a folder from inside a Dropbox to share files between work and home.
- Add a folder on an internal file server to make it easy to move files from the lab to the office.
We use this new feature a lot internally so we know it will be useful!