Import & Plot Scientific Data

Move from raw scientific data files to reviewed, publication-ready plots in one connected workflow.

NotyLibrary -> NotyCheck -> NotyPlot

Beginner 3-6 min
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Best for I want to import scientific data and generate a clean plot for publication or reporting.
Input XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis, TGA, DSC, CSV, TXT
Output Reviewed publication-ready scientific plot
Estimated time 3-6 min

Before you start

Make sure your image has at least one reliable scale reference. This can be an existing scale bar, a saved calibration, or a known pixel-to-unit ratio. If the image is already calibrated, you can skip calibration setup and continue to Edit or Scale & Export.

  • Microscopy image is ready
  • Calibration reference is available
  • Output format is selected
  • Crop or image cleanup is only used when needed

See the workflow in 30 seconds

This short video shows the full path: import the image, select or create calibration, crop or improve the image, add the scale bar, and export the final result.

30-second workflow preview

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What you will learn

  • Where to start
  • When calibration is required
  • When to use Edit
  • How to export the final image

Workflow Steps

1
NotyLibrary

Import the dataset into NotyLibrary

Keep the original measurement files, notes, and export versions together.

2
NotyCheck

Review the file structure in NotyCheck

Confirm the imported file looks complete and ready for plotting.

3
NotyPlot

Plot and annotate the data

Generate the graph, tune labels, and prepare the final axes and annotations.

4
NotyCheck

Review the final graph before export

Check readability, curve labeling, and output quality before saving the plot.

Common mistakes this workflow helps prevent

Axis labels that are hard to read

Plots exported without enough context

Data files spread across separate folders

Expected output

Before

Raw microscopy image with old scale context, unnecessary borders, or no final scale bar.

After

Clean microscopy image with a calibrated, readable scale bar placed in a safe corner.

Export-ready for

Reports, lab notes, scientific slides, manuscripts, documentation, and tutorials.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start from CSV or TXT files?

Yes. This workflow supports plain data tables as well as common scientific instrument outputs.

Why include NotyLibrary first?

It keeps your data files, plots, presets, and exports connected across the workflow.

Ready to calibrate and export your image?

Start with your microscopy image, select calibration, edit only if needed, then add a clean scale bar and export.

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