What is Python?

Python is a clear and powerful object-oriented programming language, comparable to Perl, Ruby, Scheme, or Java. Integrating Python into SVS 7 provides full programmatic access to many of the software's features enabling the augmentation of existing tools, creating entirely new ones, automation of work flows, integration with other programs and more.

Python Learning Resources

» SVS 7 Scripting Reference
» Python.org
» Beginners Guide to Python

Import Illumina iControlDB Data

Author: Jesse Dupre, Golden Helix, Inc.

This script will import Illumina data exported from the iControl database. If this script fails to run, it could be because the data is not in the accepted format. Please contact support@goldenhelix.com if this is the case.

	Import Illumina iControlDB Data.py
	Documentation

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Save the script to the following directory:
*..\Application Data\Golden Helix SVS\UserScripts\SVS\Import\Import 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 click on the AppData shortcut in your C:\Program Files\Golden Helix SVS\ directory. If saved to the proper folder, this script will be accessible from the project navigator Import > Import Scripts menu.