References

Definitions

Field Descriptions

• Reference Name: Mandatory name of a reference and must be unique.
• Version: Mandatory version number for the reference.
• Link: Optional external web link to source of reference.
• File Path: Optional file name, including fully qualified path to reference genome file.

Add a New Reference

1. From the menu bar, select Define | References. A list of existing references display on the left hand side of the form. Export exports a text file of the references listed.
2. Enter the reference name in the Reference Name field. The reference name must be unique.
3. Enter a version (required) associated with the reference genome. 
4. Optional to link to an external website, and a local file path into the applicable fields.
5. Click Add New. If the request is successful, a confirmation message displays and the name of the new reference displays on the left hand side of the form.

Update an Existing Reference

1. From the menu bar, select Define | References. A list of existing references display on the left hand side of the form.
2. Select the reference you want to edit from the left hand side of the page.
3. Edit any applicable fields.
4. Click Update. If successful, a confirmation message displays.