# Tips and Tricks

This section provides tips and tricks to help you work efficiently with the API. For example, learn how to copy and update field values, create and rename samples, work with files and QC flags, and automate BCL conversion.

* [Accessing Step UDFs from a different Step](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/accessing-step-udfs-from-a-different-step.md)
* [Obfuscating Sensitive Data in Scripts](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/obfuscating-sensitive-data-in-scripts.md)
* [Integrating Clarity LIMS with Upstream Sample Accessioning Systems](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/integrating-clarity-lims-with-upstream-sample-accessioning-systems.md)
* [Creating Samples and Projects via the API](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/creating-samples-and-projects-via-the-api.md)
* [Displaying Files From an Earlier Step](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/displaying-files-from-an-earlier-step.md)
* [Transitioning Output Artifacts into the Next Step](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/transitioning-output-artifacts-into-the-next-step.md)
* [Determining the Workflow(s) to Which a Sample is Assigned](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/determining-the-workflow-s-to-which-a-sample-is-assigned.md)
* [Standardizing Sample Naming via the API](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/standardizing-sample-naming-via-the-api.md)
* [Copying UDF Values from Source to Destination](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/copying-udf-values-from-source-to-destination.md)
* [Updating Preset Value of a Step UDF through API](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/updating-preset-value-of-a-step-udf-through-api.md)
* [Automating BCL Conversion](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/automating-bcl-conversion.md)
* [Finding QC Flags in Aggregate QC (Library Validation) via REST API](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/finding-qc-flags-in-aggregate-qc-library-validation-via-rest-api.md)
* [Setting the Value of a QC Flag on an Artifact](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/setting-the-value-of-a-qc-flag-on-an-artifact.md)
* [Creating Notifications When Files are Added via LabLink](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/creating-notifications-when-files-are-added-via-lablink.md)
* [Remote HTTP Filestore Setup](/api-and-database/api-docs/tips-and-tricks/remote-http-filestore-setup.md)


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