Back up and reopen a project

Package complete originals, saved bands and figures as .wbfig for backup or editing on another computer.

Before you startSave the strip you are editing and inspect the current project.

Illustrated guide

01Check the state you want to back up

A project contains originals, saved strips and figures. This example already has two strips and a six-lane figure. Complete its name, WB-Simulated-Project, and the Ctrl 1–3 / Drug 1–3 conditions. Save any new strip you are still editing first.

Check the state you want to back up

02Make a .wbfig project package

Click Back up project in the top bar and wait for the backup confirmation. This example produces WB-Tutorial.wbfig with full originals, saved crops and layouts. Keep a copy in a separate location for backup or moving computers.

Make a .wbfig project package

03Reopen and check the restored project

Reopen the .wbfig with Open project and wait for the project-open confirmation. Check its name, six conditions, GSDMD / HSP90 and molecular weights. Return to Strip editing and open the Ponceau S original to check that source images were restored too.

Reopen and check the restored project

Video guide

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Original demonstration recorded in 1.1.17; control positions may differ in the current app. This page uses simulated examples.