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title: "Empty Container Creation Overview"
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# Empty Container Creation Overview

The `Empty Container Creation` utility workflow in Sample allows users to create empty containers, such as plates or vials, within the system. Barcodes for these containers can be generated automatically by the system or imported from a file, providing flexibility for different laboratory needs. This is useful for preparing containers in advance for future experiments, storage, or sample processing.

## Related Tutorials

- [Tutorial - New Barcode](/public/docs/tutorial-empty-plates-and-new-barcode) - Step-by-step guide to create empty containers with system-generated barcodes
- [Tutorial - Barcode from a File](/public/docs/tutorial-empty-vials-and-barcode-from-a-file) - Step-by-step guide to create empty containers with barcodes imported from file