---
title: "Release Notes: October 2021"
description: "Jupyter Notebooks (beta), Adding Data Fields in Bulk, Custom Identifiers"
url: https://help.labstep.com/en/articles/5742422-release-notes-october-2021
collection: "2021"
updated: 2026-10-30
language: en
---

# Release Notes: October 2021

Jupyter Notebooks (beta), Adding Data Fields in Bulk, Custom Identifiers

_We have new wicked features for the spookiest month of the year. Witches and ghouls got nothing on us!_

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This month's magic potion contains:

-   [Jupyter Notebooks (beta)](#h_4f45b959b3)
    
-   [Adding Data Fields in Bulk](#h_d943957529)
    
-   [Custom Identifiers](#h_412626c0f0)
    

# **Jupyter Notebooks (beta)**

We've recently launched an exciting new feature in beta...You can now embed executable Jupyter Notebooks in your Protocols and Experiments!

Use them in conjunction with the [Labstep Python SDK](https://labsteppy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html) to automatically analyse the data from your experiments and attach graphs and processed data.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224153906_3804.gif)

  
Additionally, you can use them to pull together data from multiple experiments for further analysis or automate other tasks on Labstep, such as deleting or sharing Protocols.

_Please get in touch with us_ [_here_](mailto:support@labstep.com) _if you would like to be part of our beta program for Jupyter Notebooks._

# **Adding Data Fields in Bulk**

Last month we introduced [adding Metadata in bulk](https://help.labstep.com/en/articles/5649745-release-notes-september-2021.md#h_0c6807fc1e), and this month we're introducing adding Data fields in bulk to your Protocols and Experiments via a super handy spreadsheet.

We've made it easier than ever to capture multiple experimental parameters and variables simultaneously and in a structured way!

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224153857_3401.gif)

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**Custom Identifiers**

Your Experiments can now have Custom Identifiers automatically assigned as they are created. You just have to select a prefix, and the number will auto-increment with each new experiment. Additionally, you can search for Experiments using the Custom Identifier by typing it in the search bar. It works like magic!

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224153848_6216.png)

_If you would like to configure the custom identifier for your Workspace, please get in touch with us_ [_here_](mailto:support@labstep.com)_._

# **That's it for now...**

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224153848_5073.png)

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**_Something missing?_**

_If there's a feature you'd like to see in the next release, let us know_ [_here_](mailto:info@labstep.com) _or use the in-app chat function._