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# Export Sample Files

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### Export to Cloud and Local <a href="#spatialalignerwalkthroughtutorial-exporttocloud" id="spatialalignerwalkthroughtutorial-exporttocloud"></a>

Exporting to the Cloud allows for a seamless experience where the output from Illumina Spatial Image Tool is directly uploaded to **BaseSpace Sequence Hub** and **Illumina Connected Analytics UI**.

Exporting to Local allows the user to save the output from Illumina Spatial Image Tool to a local path on their machine. The user can then navigate to **BaseSpace Sequence Hub** and **Illumina Connected Analytics UI** to upload the saved outputs.

To export Spatial Image Tool outputs:

1. Select **Local** and/or **Cloud** as the target.
2. Click **Login**, enter your credentials, and choose your domain.
3. Upon successful login, complete the following steps:
   1. Select the **cloud location URL** ([https://basespace.illumina.com](https://spatialtest1.login.illumina.com/)) from the dropdown.
   2. Select the **Workgroup**.
   3. Select the **Project** from the respective dropdown list.
   4. In the **Folder** field, the default is the substrate ID.
   5. Click the **Export** button in the bottom right.
4. After you click **Export**, a progress dialog will appear indicating the progress of both the OME-TIFF generation and upload to the Cloud.
5. Upon completion, the software will provide direct links to the outputs in:
   1. **BaseSpace Sequence Hub**
   2. **Illumina Connected Analytics UI**
   3. **Local folder**
6. Navigating to the links provided will bring the user directly to the page where the uploaded files can be viewed.

{% hint style="info" %}
Export to cloud times may vary depending on network activity and upload speed. Ensure a stable network connection during upload.
{% endhint %}


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