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Version: ELN v3.x

Export & Save – Results from TLC Tool

Once the user has annotated the TLC plate and calculated RF values, the tool offers three export options:

  • Download CSV (Rf values)
  • Download annotated image (PNG)
  • Upload both (CSV and annotated image) to Chemotion (if the image was from Chemotion)

1. Download CSV​

Click the Save CSV button to export the results table.

File Contents​

  • Mixture labels (X axis)
  • Substance/Spot labels (Y axis)
  • RF values (0–1 range)

Format​

mixture_label (X axis),substance_label (Y axis),RF value
Sample A,Spot 1,0.72
Sample A,Spot 2,0.53

Extras​

Includes inline summary notation for lab records:

TLC (solvents); Rf (UV-Vis in nm, staining) = 0.72 (Spot 1)[h1], 0.53 (Spot 2)[h2]

Download CSV Button

2. Download Annotated Image​

Click the Save Image button to download a PNG with:

  • All spots and lines drawn
  • Labels visible
  • Resized to match the original image resolution

📎 Filename includes timestamp for traceability.

Download Annotated Image

3. Upload to Chemotion​

If the image was originally loaded from Chemotion:

  • Use the Upload to Chemotion button
  • The tool sends both the annotated image and CSV to the original Chemotion URL
Requirements

  • Image Source Restriction Only images loaded from Chemotion support cloud upload. If the user uploads an image locally (i.e., not from Chemotion), the annotated image cannot be uploaded back to Chemotion.

  • CSRF Token A valid CSRF token must be available. This is handled internally by the system.