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Getting Started with SmartAdd

Welcome! Let's get you up and running with SmartAdd. It's easier than you think.

What You'll Need​

Don't worry - the requirements are simple:

  • Modern Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (any recent version works great)
  • Your Data: Analytical data files or ZIP archives of your datasets
  • That's It!: No installation needed. SmartAdd runs right in your browser, and your data is automatically saved in browser storage so you won't lose anything when you refresh the page.

Let's Get Started​

1. Open SmartAdd​

Just open SmartAdd in your browser. You'll see a simple, clean interface:

  • Left Side: Where you'll upload files and find action buttons
  • Right Side: Your workspace with the tree view and editor

2. Upload Your Data​

You can upload data in two ways - pick whichever feels easier:

Individual Files​

Just drag your analytical files into the "Drag files here" area. That's it! SmartAdd processes them instantly and shows you the organized structure.

ZIP Archive (We Recommend This!)​

Got a bunch of files? Package them in a ZIP first, then drag the ZIP into SmartAdd. It'll automatically extract and organize everything for you.

Why ZIP Files?

ZIP archives make life easier when you're working with:

  • Lots of files at once
  • Complex folder structures you want to preserve
  • Large datasets (uploads faster as a single file)
  • Related files that need to stay together

3. Explore Your Data​

Once your files are uploaded, you'll see them organized as an interactive tree on the right side:

  • Click on any item to select it
  • Use the arrow icons to expand or collapse branches
  • The hierarchy usually goes: Reactions → Samples → Analyses → Analysis → Dataset → Files

It's intuitive - just click around and explore!

4. Make Your First Edit​

Ready to edit something? Here's how:

  1. Click on any sample, reaction, or analysis in the tree
  2. A properties panel appears with fields you can edit
  3. Click on any field and start typing
  4. Your changes save automatically - no "Save" button needed!

5. Send Your Data to Chemotion​

When you're happy with your organized data, you have two ways to export:

Download as ZIP​

The classic approach:

  1. Review everything looks good
  2. Click Download as ZIP
  3. Save the file
  4. Upload it to Chemotion whenever you're ready

Direct Upload (The New Way!)​

Skip the middleman:

  1. Click Upload to Chemotion ELN
  2. Enter your Chemotion server URL
  3. Log in with your credentials
  4. SmartAdd sends everything directly - done!

What's Next?​

You've got the basics down! Want to learn more?

Quick Start Video​

Prefer to watch? Here's a complete video tutorial showing everything in action:

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