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Updating Strains in Metrc (old user interface)

Sophie
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To make a new strain, learn how to Add Strains in Canix or Add Strains in Metrc.

From time to time, you may enter in a new Strain Name incorrectly.

You can easily update your Strains anytime.

If your Canix account is connected to Metrc, you can either Update Strains in Metrc, or you may Update Strains in Canix.

Updating Strains in Metrc

Metrc will not allow you to change a Strain name, but you will be able to create a new Strain, update any existing Plant Batches to the new Strain name, and then Discontinue the old now-unused Strain name.

If you just created the incorrect Strain name, first check and confirm if that data has already been submitted to Metrc by navigating to Admin > Metrc Submissions > All. If yes, you will need to take the following steps in Metrc.

  1. In Metrc, navigate to Admin (located in the middle of the top menu bar).Screen_Shot_2021-04-23_at_11.42.35_AM.png
  2. Select Strains from the drop-down menu.Screen_Shot_2021-04-23_at_11.43.15_AM.png
  3. Click Add Strains to create the new, correct Strain. Screen_Shot_2021-04-23_at_11.43.32_AM.png
  4. Type in the correct Strain name - carefully double-check for accuracy! At this step, you can also add the Testing Status, which includes the CBD/THC content for that Strain (if known or applicable). Specify the ratio of Indica and Sativa. There is also a Check all box included that allows you to duplicate this Strain across all of your connected Metrc licenses.AddStrains.jpg
  5. Once you have created the new Strain, you will need to make sure the old, incorrect Strain is no longer being used. If the incorrect Strain name shows No under the Used column, skip to step 9.
  6. Next, you'll need to update any existing Plants/Plant Batches to use the correct Strain. Navigate to Plants from the top menu bar and open the tab with those plants.Screen_Shot_2021-04-23_at_5.44.08_PM.png
  7. Click on Change Strains. UpdateStrainsss.jpg
  8. Begin typing and select the Plant Batch name that needs to be updated, then type in the newly-created, correct Strain name and select. Click Update Strain. Repeat this process as necessary for any other Plants/Plant Batches with the incorrect Strain name.updatestrainnames2.jpg
  9. Navigate back to Admin > Strains and find the incorrect Strain name. If it shows No under the Used column, click the X to Discontinue the incorrect Strain. DiscontinueStrain.jpg
  10. IMPORTANT: Return to Canix and click on Refresh Metrc Data in the bottom-left corner.
  11. Check the box next to Facility Data and click Update and give it a moment.
  12. Refresh your page and allow a moment for the changes to take effect.
  13. Your Strain name and data are now correct!

Updating Strains on Plants and Plant Batches in Canix (Metrc)

When you need to modify details about a strain on a Metrc-integrated Canix acount, you must still complete that action in Metrc (using the above directions). However, if you have assigned a Strain to Plant(s) or Plant Batch(es), then you may update the assigned strain in Canix. View the Updating Strains on Plants or Plant Batches in Canix for directions how to do this for Metric-integrated Canix accounts.

More information on Data Syncing Between Metrc and Canix.

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