How to Use the Re-Identify Tool

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This feature is for advanced EMu users with additional permissions. 

The re-identify tool allows users to add a new determination, determiner and determination date to a group of specimen records all at once.  


Search for all the records you want to re-identify

Example: Fabian decides all specimens of Miconia johnwurdakciana need to be updated to Rupestrea johnwurdackiana

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Select all records to update

Use Ctrl+A or go to Select->All Records in Results.


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Open the Re-Identify Tool

Go to Tools->Re-identify->Selected Records

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Enter New Determination 

Only a new taxon name is needed, but determinter, institution, determination date, etc. are all available.


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Click Update.

The new determination now appears on the top row all the selected records and the previous identifications are retained in the table.

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