> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/review-workflow/study-inspector/download-from-inspector.md). # Download from Inspector Learn how to download data on filtered study sets. Use Download from Inspector to export study data from a single module for the filtered set of studies, displaying the customized columns. It is most commonly used to exports all studies, including studies that were excluded. First determine what you'd like to export: | If you want to | Use | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | A one-time export of bulk contents, all studies or a filtered subset, spanning metadata, screening, tags, extraction, appraisal, or comments | Download from Inspector (this page) | | A one-time, formatted table export of **included** **studies** specifically, for a manuscript or report | [Exports](/review-workflow/exports.md) | | A living formatted table export of **included studies** that stays in the nest and updates automatically as data changes | Table Cards in [Dashboard Editor](/review-workflow/synthesis/set-up-synthesis-outputs/dashboard-editor.md) | | Prompt an AI assistant to build a one-time table export of **included studies** | [Synthesis Chat](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/synthesis-chat.md) | ### How Download Works {% stepper %} {% step %} #### Filter The Study List In **Study Inspector**, filter the records you want to export. An empty filter exports every record, including excluded studies. See [Filter studies.](/review-workflow/study-inspector/filter-studies.md) {% endstep %} {% step %} #### Configure Spreadsheet Columns For spreadsheet exports, your configured **Study Inspector** columns appear first and in the same order. This is most necessary for downloading studies. Other types (screening decisions, tags, MA Extraction, Critical Appraisal, comments) have the appropriate columns already in the export. Configure columns before downloading. See [Customize Columns.](/review-workflow/study-inspector/customize-columns.md) {% endstep %} {% step %} #### Choose Download Content Select **Download**, then select the content you want to export.

Download menu in Study Inspector showing export content options. — Select the content you want to download from the Download menu.

{% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ### Types Of Downloadable Content #### Studies Exports the filtered studies as a spreadsheet (.xlsx), a RIS file, or the full set of available full text PDFs, named by title, Ref ID, or author and year, your choice. #### Screening Decisions Exports every screening decision as a spreadsheet, including the screener's email and, for Single mode nests using Criteria-Based Screening, each criterion as its own column with its answer. Column structure depends on your screening mode: * **Standard Single Screening** — final decision, then reviewer identity. * **Standard Dual Screening** — each reviewer's decision and identity in turn (including any beyond the standard two, if a study was screened more than twice before adjudication), then the final decision and adjudicator identity. * **Two-Pass Single Screening** — abstract decision and reviewer identity, then full text decision and reviewer identity. * **Dual Two-Pass Screening** — the Dual Screening pattern, but abstract-level decisions and identities first, followed by full-text-level. #### Tags Exports every tag as a column, ordered as in your hierarchy, with every study as a row. Where a tag is applied, its text content fills the cell; if the tag has no content, its name fills the cell instead. If your nest has Table Content tags, toggle to export table contents instead of text contents: this includes every row from each table, with relevant study metadata attached, and two header rows, one for tag names and one for study-level and table columns. #### Meta-Analytical Extracted Data Exports every data element gathered during MA Extraction. Rows represent study arms, identified by intervention, rather than studies. #### Critical Appraisal Exports the answer to every Critical Appraisal question, either at the whole-study level or, if collected that way, at the level of each outcome. #### Comments Exports every comment made on a study, with the first comment and commenter's identity, followed by every subsequent comment in chronological order, each attributed to its author. ### FAQs

What happens if I download without applying any filters?

You export every study in the nest, including excluded ones.

Do configured Study Inspector columns affect my download?

Yes. Spreadsheet downloads use your current Inspector columns as the left-most columns, in the same order. Set up columns before downloading; see [Customize Columns.](/review-workflow/study-inspector/customize-columns.md)

Should I use this page or the Export page or the Dashboard or Synthesis Chat

It depends on what you want to export: * **Use Inspector (this page)** for a one-time bulk export of all studies or a filtered subset. This export can include metadata, screening, tags, extraction, appraisal, and comments. * **Use Exports** for a one-time formatted table of included studies, for a manuscript or report. * **Use Table Cards in Dashboard Editor** for a formatted table of included studies that stays in the nest and updates automatically when the data changes. * **Use Synthesis Chat** to prompt an AI assistant to build a one-time table of included studies.

Can I download full text PDFs in bulk?

Yes, as one of the three Studies export options, alongside .xlsx and RIS. Choose how you'd like the files named: title, Ref ID, or author and year.

### Next Steps


Filter Studies	Select the studies you need before exporting.	Filter Studies
Customize Columns	Choose the spreadsheet fields and their order.	Customize Columns
Exports	Create formatted exports for reports and manuscripts.	Exports
Dashboard Editor	Build tables that update as your review data changes.	Dashboard Editor

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