# Documentation **URL:** https://speciforum.org/c/docs/39.md?page=4 [Latest](https://speciforum.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://speciforum.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://speciforum.org/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Collection Relationship Subviews: Linking Objects Within the Same Collection](https://speciforum.org/t/collection-relationship-subviews-linking-objects-within-the-same-collection/3793)
**Author:** [@bronwyn](https://speciforum.org/u/bronwyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/collection-relationship-subviews-linking-objects-within-the-same-collection/3793 "2026-06-24T18:56:10Z")
:open\_book: This guide explains how to configure a subview-based layout for Collection Relationships that link Collection Objects within the same collection. What Are Collection Relationships? Collection relationships… --- ## [Deploying the Web Portal With Docker](https://speciforum.org/t/deploying-the-web-portal-with-docker/2967)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/deploying-the-web-portal-with-docker/2967 "2025-10-02T17:12:57Z")
Web Portal with Docker On Specify Cloud, we manage our Web Portal instances using a Docker image on EC2. This guide walks through deploying the Web Portal with Docker using the published image specifyconsortium/webportal… --- ## [About WorkBench (Bulk Upload) and Batch Edit in Specify](https://speciforum.org/t/about-workbench-bulk-upload-and-batch-edit-in-specify/3679)
**Author:** [@bronwyn](https://speciforum.org/u/bronwyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/about-workbench-bulk-upload-and-batch-edit-in-specify/3679 "2026-06-01T16:24:12Z")
:open\_book: This guide defines two key components for data quality in Specify, the WorkBench and Batch Edit. When managing biological and geological collections, data rarely arrives one record at a time. Whether you a… --- ## [Export All Collections Data to CSV](https://speciforum.org/t/export-all-collections-data-to-csv/3146)
**Author:** [@lexiclevenger6](https://speciforum.org/u/lexiclevenger6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/export-all-collections-data-to-csv/3146 "2025-11-20T15:13:00Z")
:book: This guide walks through how to export all collections data from a Specify database. To perform a full backup with all records included, see How to Create a Full Database Backup in Specify. Export All Collectio… --- ## [WorkBench, Batch Edit, or Merging Stuck?](https://speciforum.org/t/workbench-batch-edit-or-merging-stuck/2889)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/workbench-batch-edit-or-merging-stuck/2889 "2025-09-16T13:52:45Z")
:book: This guide explains the likely reason why a data set might be stuck on validation, provides the steps to take to fix it, and explains how the message is not usually a problem with your dataset or Specify itself. … --- ## [Batch Identify](https://speciforum.org/t/batch-identify/3979)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/batch-identify/3979 "2026-08-28T14:40:00Z")
:open\_book: This guide details the Batch Identify feature, which provides a fast way to apply one determination to many Collection Objects at once. It explains how to select records by catalog number or Record Set, revi… --- ## [Identifying Duplicates for Merging in Specify 7](https://speciforum.org/t/identifying-duplicates-for-merging-in-specify-7/3648)
**Author:** [@bronwyn](https://speciforum.org/u/bronwyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/identifying-duplicates-for-merging-in-specify-7/3648 "2026-05-20T15:44:09Z")
:open\_book: This guide informs on how you can identify duplicate records in your database for record merging. For more information on merging records, see Record Merging. About Identifying Duplicates for Merging Befo… --- ## [Find all records modified since a particular date](https://speciforum.org/t/find-all-records-modified-since-a-particular-date/2707)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/find-all-records-modified-since-a-particular-date/2707 "2025-07-14T18:52:51Z")
:book: This guide provides a query that can be imported to view all Collection Object records modified since a specific date. This approach can be applied to any table by including the “Timestamp Modified” field in a … --- ## [Export to Web Portal](https://speciforum.org/t/export-to-web-portal/4022)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/export-to-web-portal/4022 "2026-08-28T14:40:00Z")
:open\_book: This guide details the Export to Web Portal feature, which lets you send a Query Builder result set to the web portal as a background export package. It explains how to run the export from Query Builder, wh… --- ## [Find Your Specify 7 Version](https://speciforum.org/t/find-your-specify-7-version/2759)
**Author:** [@lexiclevenger6](https://speciforum.org/u/lexiclevenger6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/find-your-specify-7-version/2759 "2025-08-07T14:28:16Z")
:book: This guide explains how to find what Specify 7 version you are using. A database’s Specify 7 version can be found in the About Specify 7 menu. Here are the steps to access it: Open the User Tools Menu You a… --- ## [Accessibility Features in Specify](https://speciforum.org/t/accessibility-features-in-specify/2898)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/accessibility-features-in-specify/2898 "2025-09-17T17:57:44Z")
:book: This guide explains the key accessibility features that are available in Specify 7. The Specify Collections Consortium (SCC) is committed to providing a powerful and inclusive platform for all users. We believe… --- ## [Execute saved queries via the Specify API](https://speciforum.org/t/execute-saved-queries-via-the-specify-api/3656)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/execute-saved-queries-via-the-specify-api/3656 "2026-05-22T16:18:00Z")
:gear: This guide is for developers and technically-minded users who want to retrieve saved query results from Specify programmatically. If you’ve built and saved a query in Specify’s Query Builder, you can run it dir… --- ## [Public Documentation](https://speciforum.org/t/public-documentation/3669)
**Author:** [@bronwyn](https://speciforum.org/u/bronwyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/public-documentation/3669 "2026-05-28T19:46:38Z")
:open\_book: Listed below is all the known public documentation (i.e., not tagged with members-only) as of the creation of this topic. These docs provide potential members and non-members information about Specify witho… --- ## [Importing Blank Determination Records: Prevention and Cleanup](https://speciforum.org/t/importing-blank-determination-records-prevention-and-cleanup/4015)
**Author:** [@bronwyn](https://speciforum.org/u/bronwyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/importing-blank-determination-records-prevention-and-cleanup/4015 "2026-08-12T16:04:03Z")
:open\_book: This article covers how to avoid uploading blank determinations with Collection Object imports in the WorkBench. It also guides on how to remove those records using Batch Edit if created. Preventing Blank… --- ## [About the Specify Audit Log](https://speciforum.org/t/about-the-specify-audit-log/3639)
**Author:** [@bronwyn](https://speciforum.org/u/bronwyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/about-the-specify-audit-log/3639 "2026-05-18T21:16:57Z")
:open\_book: This page informs on the Audit Log in Specify 7. For information on how to enable and access the audit log, see our guide: Querying the Audit Log. About the Audit Log The audit log is one of the most powe… --- ## [Using Preparation Identifiers in Interactions](https://speciforum.org/t/using-preparation-identifiers-in-interactions/3905)
**Author:** [@lexiclevenger6](https://speciforum.org/u/lexiclevenger6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/using-preparation-identifiers-in-interactions/3905 "2026-07-16T21:58:26Z")
Using Preparation Identifiers in Interactions Specify 7.12.0 introduced the ability to define the identifiers used to select Preparations for Interactions. In earlier versions, users could only retrieve preparation recor… --- ## [Paleo Context, Relative Age, and Absolute Age](https://speciforum.org/t/paleo-context-relative-age-and-absolute-age/3991)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/paleo-context-relative-age-and-absolute-age/3991 "2026-07-30T16:51:50Z")
:open\_book: This guide details how Specify 7 manages geological and paleontological time data. It covers the core concepts, definitions, and relationships between Paleo Context, Relative Age, and Absolute Age, as well a… --- ## [How to Secure a Self-Hosted Specify 7 Environment](https://speciforum.org/t/how-to-secure-a-self-hosted-specify-7-environment/3665)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/how-to-secure-a-self-hosted-specify-7-environment/3665 "2026-05-27T14:25:03Z")
:gear: This guide provides a practical security baseline for institutions managing an internet-accessible production deployment. It covers host security, TLS/HTTPS, Django security settings, and ongoing operations. Re… --- ## [Fix Missing Resources in a Specify Database](https://speciforum.org/t/fix-missing-resources-in-a-specify-database/3599)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/fix-missing-resources-in-a-specify-database/3599 "2026-05-08T16:46:00Z")
:gear: This guide offers solutions for users facing trouble with their database being in an inconsistent state due to historical migrations or manual changes. \[!warning\] This guide is for IT Administrators. This doc… --- ## [Specify Web Portal: Updating the Google Maps API Key](https://speciforum.org/t/specify-web-portal-updating-the-google-maps-api-key/4266)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 3:13am UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/specify-web-portal-updating-the-google-maps-api-key/4266 "2026-10-01T03:13:09Z")
If you are self-hosting the Specify Web Portal, you need to create a new Google Maps API key to gain access to the full coordinate mapping experience. 1. Create or update the Google Cloud key In the Google Cloud project… --- ## [Using the Support Login Feature](https://speciforum.org/t/using-the-support-login-feature/2838)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 9:10pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/using-the-support-login-feature/2838 "2025-09-05T21:10:45Z")
:book: This guide explains how to use the support\_login management command, a secure feature intended for system administrators to gain temporary, one-time access to a user’s account for troubleshooting purposes. Ena… --- ## [Create a Web Portal Mapping in Specify 7](https://speciforum.org/t/create-a-web-portal-mapping-in-specify-7/4097)
**Author:** [@lexiclevenger6](https://speciforum.org/u/lexiclevenger6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/create-a-web-portal-mapping-in-specify-7/4097 "2026-08-26T18:17:40Z")
:open\_book: This guide explains how to create a query compatible with a Specify Web Portal before using the Web Portal export feature. To learn how to use the export feature, see the article Export to Web Portal. Crea… --- ## [Collection Object vs Preparation](https://speciforum.org/t/collection-object-vs-preparation/3232)
**Author:** [@lexiclevenger6](https://speciforum.org/u/lexiclevenger6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/collection-object-vs-preparation/3232 "2026-01-07T21:53:36Z")
:open\_book: This guide details the purpose of Collection Objects and Preparations in Specify and provides examples of how different collections use them to accommodate their own specimen management practices. Collecti… [Previous page](https://speciforum.org/c/docs/39.md?page=3&per_page=50)