Create, format, and organize research data systematically with the Electronic Lab Notebook.
How to initialize your research notebook.
Click the **Create Notebook** button within your project. Assign a title and the linked workspace.
LAB HUB provides default templates. Selecting a **Template** during creation sets up a standardized structure instantly.
Detailed explanation of notebook editor tools, data embedding, and sign-off sealing workflow:
| UI Element / Button Name | UI Type | Purpose & Operation Details | Recommended Value / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
Create New Notebook Page | Button | Initialize new experiment entry page from blank canvas or preset Template. | Title page according to experiment objective. |
Rich-text Toolbar | Button | Format text, insert LaTeX chemical/math formulas, and create data tables. | Supports standard Markdown keyboard shortcuts. |
Attach Data Files & Images | Button | Upload raw spectrum files (.csv, .xy, .dat) or actual microscope images. | Allows live chart preview directly within notebook. |
Embed XRD / 3D Crystal Plot | Button | Create embedded link to XRD spectral analysis or 3D crystal structure in notebook page. | Embedded plots retain full zoom/pan interactivity. |
Submit for Sign-off | Button | Send complete notebook page to Lab Manager / PI for review and signature. | Locks author edit permissions during review. |
Sealed Cryptographic Badge | Status Badge | Status badge confirming notebook page has been digitally signed and timestamp-sealed permanently. | Ensures legal authenticity for patent applications. |
Utilizing the powerful notebook editor.
Use the toolbar for **Bold**, **Italic**, or highlighting. Use the **Heading 1/2/3** buttons to structure content logically.
Click the **Image** icon to embed experimental visual results. The **Table** option helps create comparative data metrics right inline.
Connecting real-world data directly with your notebook.
Click the **Link Resource** (chain link) icon to specify exact chemical Lots or Equipment instances you used in your experiment.
For PDF charts or spectral data outputted from analytical machines, utilize the **Attach File** button at the bottom.
Freezing content for digital copyright and data integrity.
Click **Submit Review** to alert the Principal Investigator. The content will be locked temporarily from arbitrary editing.
Once validated, the Lab Manager clicks **Sign/Approve**. The whole content turns into a Read-only perpetual state, securing authenticity.