From this dialog, you can choose from a variety of different keywords on which to sort. If you select more than one keyword, then the list is first sorted on the first key; then, for all samples that have the same value of that key, they are sorted on the basis of the second key; and so forth. The sample list is sorted identically for all groups.

If you choose "Sort", then the sample list is sorted according to the criteria you select. Note that if you later add samples to the workspace, then the list is no longer sorted! To keep the sample list sorted, go through this procedure again after adding samples to the workspace.

Note that you do not have to display the keyword values in the workspace to sort on them.

For more information about the possible keywords that you might see in the selection list, click here.

For more information about changing or adding annotation after sample collection, click here.