をもとにして (wo-moto-ni-shite): Based on; using as a basis
～をもとにして (wo-moto-ni-shite)
Meaning
Based on; using as a basis
Formation and usage
N + をもとに（して）／をもとにしたN
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Uses information or material as the basis for creating something; distinguish のもとで for an environment or guidance.
Examples
資料をもとにして、説明用の図を作った。
I created an explanatory diagram based on the documents.
報告書をもとにして、説明用の図を作った。
I created an explanatory diagram based on the report.
説明書をもとにして、説明用の図を作った。
I created an explanatory diagram based on the instructions.
計画書をもとにして、説明用の図を作った。
I created an explanatory diagram based on the written plan.
申込書をもとにして、説明用の図を作った。
I created an explanatory diagram based on the application form.
How related patterns differ
に応えて responds to requests; に応じて adapts to conditions. に沿って and に即して follow a line or reality. を踏まえて takes prior information into account; に照らして checks against a standard, and をもとに uses something as a basis.