# \#odm-v2-rc2

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## [Value attribute type](https://odm.discourse.group/t/value-attribute-type/164)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/value-attribute-type/164 "2026-08-10T17:18:01Z")

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Hi, The value attribute is set as character in the table measure. Why not as numeric? Having value as character is far than simple to handle in term of data management. I can foresee circumstances when character might b…

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## [Nomenclature attribute of measures](https://odm.discourse.group/t/nomenclature-attribute-of-measures/165)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/nomenclature-attribute-of-measures/165 "2024-11-27T22:52:37Z")

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Hi, What is the difference between mutation and Genetic sequences class (Public Health Environmental Surveillance Open Data Model (PHES-ODM) Documentation - Sets)? Isn’t is the same idea behind? Thanks

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## [License extra option](https://odm.discourse.group/t/license-extra-option/167)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 10:17am UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/license-extra-option/167 "2024-10-30T10:17:59Z")

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Hi, I would maybe also add the following licenses as option: ccbyncsa40 - Deed - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International - Creative Commons ccbync40 - Deed - Attribution - Utilisation non commerciale 4.…

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## [Groups missing in the documentation](https://odm.discourse.group/t/groups-missing-in-the-documentation/166)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/groups-missing-in-the-documentation/166 "2024-09-19T19:28:24Z")

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Hello, I noticed that most of the groups are missing from the documentation (Public Health Environmental Surveillance Open Data Model (PHES-ODM) Documentation - Sets) compared to the dictionary. The same happens for mea…

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## [Specimen in measures table](https://odm.discourse.group/t/specimen-in-measures-table/163)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/specimen-in-measures-table/163 "2024-09-19T16:31:36Z")

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Hi, I think there is a mistake in table measures in the ERD. Attribute specimenID is referenced in the ERD while it should be specimen. Thanks

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## [orgSectorSet option](https://odm.discourse.group/t/orgsectorset-option/160)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/orgsectorset-option/160 "2024-07-24T21:41:41Z")

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Hello, I noticed the list of the set is not complete in the dictionary compared to the documentation. Besides I think some options should be added for wastewater treatment agency, wastewater treatment plant operator, pu…

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## [sampleRelationships table](https://odm.discourse.group/t/samplerelationships-table/158)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/samplerelationships-table/158 "2024-07-24T12:36:05Z")

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Hello, I noticed that sampleRelationshipID is wrongly reported as integer instead of varchar in the ERD. In this table for relationshipID, in the dictionary here are the follwing possibilities: child, colocated, fieldR…

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## [License category set](https://odm.discourse.group/t/license-category-set/107)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/license-category-set/107 "2024-02-14T18:10:43Z")

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I believe it would be nice to add a category set for license in datasets table and mesaureLic in measures table. Otherwise there will be all kinds of answers.

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## [Datetime format](https://odm.discourse.group/t/datetime-format/114)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/datetime-format/114 "2023-05-07T22:57:12Z")

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I have two remarks about datetime: In the documentation, in sample template description: Columns O to S, U: These are Date fields that are related to various dates associated with your Sample. These dates will be in …

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## [Pooled partID type](https://odm.discourse.group/t/pooled-partid-type/116)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/pooled-partid-type/116 "2023-04-24T17:01:45Z")

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if you use true false as boolean should not be pooled a varchar variable like reportable? Currently it is bool in lucidchart

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## [partID volPr vs flowPr](https://odm.discourse.group/t/partid-volpr-vs-flowpr/113)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/partid-volpr-vs-flowpr/113 "2023-04-21T21:24:15Z")

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Hi, What is the difference between flow proportional sampling and volume proportional by an autosampler?

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## [Sample and samplerelationship](https://odm.discourse.group/t/sample-and-samplerelationship/115)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/sample-and-samplerelationship/115 "2023-04-21T20:53:22Z")

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I am not sure how to report in case of 2 or more grab samples done at the same site throughout the day and then pooled by the technician before sending to the laboratory. Is it correct like this: report each grab samp…

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## [Polygon table feedback](https://odm.discourse.group/t/polygon-table-feedback/108)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/polygon-table-feedback/108 "2023-03-03T18:34:29Z")

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I have a few feedbacks/questions for the polygon table: If the polygons reported are WWTP catchement areas then are the values reported for the variable polypop the same than for popServ from the site table? We get…

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## [langID varchar instead of int](https://odm.discourse.group/t/langid-varchar-instead-of-int/109)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/langid-varchar-instead-of-int/109 "2023-03-01T01:58:02Z")

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langID type from table datasets and languages is int instead of varchar in the lucidchart map.

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## [Countries table documentation](https://odm.discourse.group/t/countries-table-documentation/102)

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**Author:** [@wastewater\_belgium](https://odm.discourse.group/u/wastewater_belgium)\
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**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/countries-table-documentation/102 "2023-02-24T11:43:07Z")

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Hi, I do not find any info regarding the countries table in the documentation. As most of the variables in that table seems obvious, I am not sure what is really needed for sovereignty. Would it be possible to add a se…

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## [Airports and airplanes - how to record data in ODM v2](https://odm.discourse.group/t/airports-and-airplanes-how-to-record-data-in-odm-v2/97)

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**Author:** [@dmanuel](https://odm.discourse.group/u/dmanuel)\
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**Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/airports-and-airplanes-how-to-record-data-in-odm-v2/97 "2023-01-05T16:53:45Z")

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What are the options for recording data for airports and airplanes? Good question! ODM v2 has robust support to record wastewater surveillance data in airports, terminals, gates, and planes. Use this topic a general dis…

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## [Make mandatory fields clear on the ERD](https://odm.discourse.group/t/make-mandatory-fields-clear-on-the-erd/92)

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**Author:** [@dmanuel](https://odm.discourse.group/u/dmanuel)\
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**Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/make-mandatory-fields-clear-on-the-erd/92 "2022-12-20T21:34:39Z")

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Make the mandatory field clear as possible. We can do this by: In the ERD, make the mandatory fields bold or a distinct color. In templates, make the header a distinct color. In the documentation (in progress), identi…

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## [ODM version 2.0 Release Candidate 2](https://odm.discourse.group/t/odm-version-2-0-release-candidate-2/91)

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**Author:** [@dmanuel](https://odm.discourse.group/u/dmanuel)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://odm.discourse.group/t/odm-version-2-0-release-candidate-2/91 "2022-12-05T00:51:32Z")

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Welcome to a discussion about the ODM RC2. RC2 represents all the planned additions and changes to version 2 (and quite a bit more than we initially planned). We are reviewing the RC2 in stages. Stage 1 Finalize all t…

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## [About the Development category](https://odm.discourse.group/t/about-the-development-category/87)

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**Author:** [@dmanuel](https://odm.discourse.group/u/dmanuel)\
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Welcome to the discussion about new ODM versions. Version 2 is currently in Release Candidate 2. Use the #V2-RC2 tag to discuss the RC2.
