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Create Spreadsheet for Segmentation

Author: Greta Linse, Golden Helix, Inc.

Based on a column from a spreadsheet, this script creates a new spreadsheet with a pseudo marker map and generic column headers making it suitable for running CNAM optimal segmenting.

	Create Spreadsheet for Segmentation.py
	Documentation

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Save the script to the following directory:
*..\Application Data\Golden Helix SVS\UserScripts\Spreadsheet\Scripts

Note: The Application Data folder is a hidden folder on Windows operating systems and its location varies between XP and Vista. The easiest way to locate this directory on your computer is to open SVS and go to Tools >Open Folder > UserScripts Folder. If saved to the proper folder, this script will be accessible from the spreadsheet Scripts menu.