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Managing the MarkerMaps Folder

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4.4 Managing the MarkerMaps Folder

The following actions can be performed on the genetic marker map folder:

  • Sort by any listed field by clicking on the field header.
  • Reorder field columns by clicking and dragging to a new position.
  • Rename a marker map name or file name by right-clicking on the name.

NOTE:

  • If a marker map is loaded into the folder with the same default name as an already existing marker map, a version number will be appended to the marker map file name.
Importing Genetic Marker Map as Spreadsheet

Marker maps can be imported as spreadsheets by clicking on Import Map as Spreadsheet in the Genetic Marker Maps window.

NOTE:

  • As of SVS version 7.0 marker maps no longer need to be imported into the project to be applied to a dataset. See below for instructions on how to apply a genetic marker map.
Removing Files from the MarkerMaps Folder

In order to keep the marker maps folder manageable, it may be desirable to delete marker maps from the folder. To do so, right-click on a marker map to remove in the list box and select Delete. If outdated marker maps need to be kept for later reference but are not to be used regularly they can be moved to a different folder (see below). This keeps the marker maps folder manageable and prevents an outdated map from being applied.

Moving DSM Files from One Folder to Another

To move a DSM file from the marker maps folder to a different location, select the “View Marker Map Directory” option. This brings up a file directory navigator window with the marker maps folder open. Any DSM file can be copied and moved to a different directory using normal file directory management actions appropriate for the particular operating system in use.

In the same manner, DSM files saved in other file directories can be moved to the marker maps folder by navigating to the appropriate directory after clicking on View Marker Map Directory, and copying or cutting the desired DSM file, navigating back to the marker maps folder and pasting the DSM file into this directory. This is useful for sharing marker maps between computers or users.

NOTE:

  • Only DSM files in the marker maps folder will be seen in the Marker Map list, moving text files into this directory is not the correct way to import a text marker map. See Convert Text File into Marker Map DSM Format for instructions on how to convert a text marker map to the DSM file format.

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