Katalyst: Experiment export produces very large files

Description

• Exporting certain experiments from Katalyst produces:
  • Very large files (hundreds of MB or more).
  • Slow downloads or timeouts in the browser or downstream systems.
• These exports may include many plates, time points, and analytical runs in one package.

Solution

• Evaluate what must be included in the export:
  • Do you need all analytical runs and intermediate data, or only final/representative results?
  • Can some portions be archived or exported separately?
• Options to control export size:
  • Split experiments into multiple smaller experiments or batches before export.
  • Use export filters (where available) to select only necessary wells, plates, or analyses.
  • If exporting to an external system, see if it supports incremental or partial imports.
• Infrastructure considerations:
  • Ensure sufficient network bandwidth and timeout settings for large transfers.
  • For extremely large exports, perform the operation from a server‑side script or tool that is less constrained than a browser session.
• For recurring large exports:
  • Work with Technical Support team to review export format, compression, and possible optimizations.