Revision as of 18:20, 7 January 2014

Overview

GenomeSpace allows for the transfer of data between a number of different genomics and bioinformatics software analysis platforms, including geWorkbench. GenomeSpace provides a cloud-based portal where data can be shared between these integrated platforms. geWorkbench includes a GenomeSpace component which allows direct upload and download of files to and from GenomeSpace.

A full description is available at What is GenomeSpace.

Shareable file formats

GenomeSpace acts as a neutral file transfer host. It includes a selection of file format conversion routines which can be selected by the user. The conversion can be performed directly on the web portal or within the GenomeSpace component in geWorkbench. Currently, GenomeSpace can convert GenePattern GCT files to geWorkbench EXP format files. The reverse conversion is not available at this time.

The GenomeSpace Portal

Files can be uploaded to the GenomeSpace portal directly or from enabled programs. The screenshot below shows the cloud-based portal, to which a GCT format file has been uploaded.

Right-clicking on an uploaded file provides a menu of actions that can be performed, including format conversion for known file types.

GenomeSpace in geWorkbench

To use the GenomeSpace component, it must first be loaded in the Component Configuration Manager (CCM) by checking the adjacent box and hitting "Apply".

The GenomeSpace component will appear in the Visual area of geWorkbench.

To share data, the user must log in within the component in geWorkbench by pushing the "Login" button. An existing GenomeSpace account can be used, or a new account created.

Once logged in, the shared workspace is displayed in geWorkbench, along with any data files that may already be present there.