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UltraScan Manage Data in Database and on Local Disk:

This module is used to display the four main types of data that may exist for the user in the database and/or on local disk. They are: (1) Raw experiment data; (2) Edited experiment data; (3) Model; and (4) Noise. Besides presenting a tree view of the user's data and their relationships, this module provides a simple means of performing processing on data: (1) upload to DB; (2) download to local disk; (3) remove from DB or local.

The primary end of any processing of the data is to achieve a syncronizing of data in the database and on local disk. Particularly when preparing for off-network work or when returning to the network after such work, it is desirable to insure that any new data produced has a presence on local disk for off-network work and in the database for normal day-to-day processing. Instances of any data need to be in sync on the two media. This module provides a means to accomplish that.

Process:

Main Window:

Initially you are presented with a small window to enter your database password.

ManageData Password

Then you will see the main window with a sample data tree that shows the kinds of states that data may be in (see tree help below).

ManageData Main Window

After clicking on the Scan Data button, the tree will be populated with your actual data.

ManageData Expanded Window

The tree may be expanded with buttons like these.

ManageData Show Buttons

It may be collapsed with the same buttons, relabelled as "Hide" or with some combination of the show/hide sets, depending on the current state of expansion.

ManageData Hide Buttons

Functions:

Although Manage Data attempts to provide a central application for managing data sets, it is sometimes necessary to use applications designed for creation and modification of specific types of data. These include:

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