A Result is a retained copy of a file you choose to keep from a conversation. Use it for a finished figure, table, report, or other deliverable that should remain available even as the working file changes.
Files and Results serve different purposes
| Item | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Project file | Editable inputs, scripts, and final project documents. |
| Session scratch file | Intermediate work belonging to the current conversation. |
| Saved Result | A retained output with its own record and downloadable file. |
| Conversation export | A separate copy of session history. |
Saving a Result does not automatically package every dependency, dataset, and script used to produce it. Save those supporting files as part of the project when reproducibility matters.
Save a file as a Result
- Open the file from the conversation or Files.
- Check the preview and confirm it is the intended output.
- If you edited the source, choose Save file first.
- Choose Save as Result when the action is available for the conversation.
- Give the Result a useful title and verify that it opens.
You can also ask directly:
Verify results/comparison.csv has the expected rows and columns, then
save it as a Result titled Treatment comparison. Keep the analysis script
and methods note in the project too.
The saved copy preserves the output at that point. Editing a working file later does not rewrite an already saved copy.
Inspect and download
Open the Result to inspect its available preview. Use Download to obtain the stored file. A large file or unsupported preview can still be downloaded without conversion.
Check the filename and format before sharing it. A PNG is a rendered image; it does not contain the plotting code. A CSV contains a table; it does not explain the study design by itself.
Rename, remove, and restore
Open Manage result to rename a Result or move it to Trash. The displayed confirmation states that a trashed Result remains recoverable from Files for 30 days. Restore it from Files during that period if needed.
Renaming a Result changes its display title. Use ordinary file editing when you need to revise the underlying document, then save the revised output as another Result.
Save a research package
For an analysis worth keeping, ask for these deliverables together:
Prepare results/report.md, results/metrics.csv, results/figure.png, and
scripts/reproduce.py. Verify every file opens, record the input paths,
parameters, versions, and limitations, and save the report and figure as
Results. State the command needed to rerun the analysis.
A complete handoff also includes any inputs that the recipient can legally access, environment requirements, and credentials they must configure for themselves. See Team workflows.