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Parameter Lists can be of two types: "Preparation" and "Procedural". This is set by the "ParamList Type" in the Parameter List Maintenance page (see the example of a Parameter List Maintenace page).

If a Sample has Preparation and Procedural Data Sets, Data Entry on the Procedural Data Sets is prevented until data for the corresponding Preparation Data Sets have been entered, saved, and Released.

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The OOB "Appearance" Test Method contains two "Appearance" Parameter Lists, one of type "Preparation" and one of type "Procedural".

Add the Appearance Test Method to a Sample, then perform Data Entry. Initially, only the "Preparation" Parameter List is made available for Data Entry.

This behavior is persisted in the SDIData table. AvailabilityFlag is set to "Y" for the Preparation Data Set.

Enter data for the Preparation Data Set, then Save and Release.

Releasing the Preparation Data Set transitions SDIData.s_DataSetStatus to "Completed". This sets SDIData.AvailabilityFlag to "Y" for the Procedural Data Set, thus making it available for Data Entry.