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The Configuration File
The CyDAS configuration file CyDAS.ini contains two sections, one on the
database to be used, and one on available import filters.
The Database Section
In the database section, the database engine has to be defined. Acceptable
values are:
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Access: Microsoft Access database
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MySQL: MySQL database
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MSSQL: Microsoft SQL server database
Next, a line showing the parameters for the database connection ("ConnectString")
is required. This connect string depends on the database engine used. See
also the relevant
section in the User Documentation.
If connection requires a password, it must be given in the connect string.
Depending on your security requirements, it may be useful to create a special
user for the CyDAS application with limited rights.
The Import Filter Section
Here, the names of the available import
filters are defined. Filters must be numbered continually from Filter1
to FilterN. A CyDAS Import Filter definition file (<name>.cif)
must be present for each import filter.
The MapViewer Section
A map viewer is an external resource in the internet to which chromosomal
bands are linked. Viewers are available from Ensembl
and the National
Center for Biotechnology Information. Only the default value is set
here, it can be changed in the CyDAS application by the user.