diff --git a/script/local.py b/script/local.py
index eb4ad231..64b3042b 100644
--- a/script/local.py
+++ b/script/local.py
@@ -219,4 +219,7 @@ def adjust_sensors():
         for dev in ["Integration", "AngleDistribution", "Scienta.dataMatrix"]:
             if dev in SENSORS:
                 SENSORS=SENSORS+[SENSORS.pop(SENSORS.index(dev))]
-    
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+    
+#Device aliases for data files
+controller.dataManager.setAlias(Scienta.dataMatrix, "ScientaImage")
+controller.dataManager.setAlias(Scienta.spectrum, "ScientaSpectrum")
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