Storing Notes on Outputs

In Uncountable, there are three ways users can record notes on outputs:

1. Cell Notes — Add a quick note tied to a single output value. Per measurement, simplest, least intrusive, best for ad‑hoc comments and one‑offs.
2. “Notes” Recipe Output Field— Add a Notes‑type field to the experiment output definition. Can be displayed column and values stored in this way can be used in searching, filter, and export.
3. “Notes” Output — Add a text output row associated with the output directly on the datagrid. Always visible but most intrusive, least recommended.

Adding Cell Notes

To add notes to an individual measurement cell:

1. In Measurements, select the value you want to annotate.
2. Click the blue … to open the side panel.
3. Use the default Notes field to enter comments.

Results

• The note is saved on that specific measurement value (per cell).
• The cell shows a yellow corner tag in the grid to indicate a note exists.

Using a “Notes” Recipe Output Field

Add a Notes recipe output field so every measurement in the schema can capture structured notes that you can show/hide, filter, search, and export.

Set up

• Open Form Admin → Definitions.
• Find and open the Experiment Output definition.

• Create or add an existing Notes output.

Add notes during data entry

1. In Measurements, select the value you want to annotate.
2. Click the blue … to open the side panel.
3. Use the configured recipe output Notes field to enter comments.

Results

• The Notes field is available on all recorded outputs in that schema.
• Notes are saved on the specific measurement value (per cell).
• Because they live in a defined field, they can be shown as a column on experiment and listings, filtered and searched, and included in exports.
• Best for standardized note taking across a schema.

To learn more, refer to Recipe Output Fields.

Using Output Notes

Users can also add per-output Notes row directly on the datagrid. This method makes notes always visible but is the most intrusive and the least recommended.

1. In Measurements, select the value you want to annotate.
2. Click the blue … to open the side panel.
3. In the sidepanel, click the blue Add Notes Row icon.

Results

• This adds an additional [Output] – Notes rows to the data grid.
• Record comments directly in the recipe column.