Write Variants Element
This element receives message(s) with variation data and saves the data to the specified file(s) in one of the appropriate formats (e.g., VCF).
Element type: write-variations
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default Value | Parameter in Workflow File | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data storage | Place to store workflow results: local file system or a database. | data-storage | split | |
| Accumulate objects | Accumulate all incoming data in one file or create separate files for each input. In the latter case, a numerical suffix is added to the file name. | True | accumulate | boolean |
| Document format | Document format of output file. | snp | document-format | string |
| Output file | Location of output data file. If this attribute is set, the slot “Location” in port will not be used. | out-url | string | |
| Output file suffix | This suffix will be used for generating the output file name. | url-suffix | string | |
| Existing file | If a target file already exists, specify how it should be handled: either overwritten, renamed, or appended (if supported by file format). If the Rename option is chosen, the existing file will be renamed. | Rename | write-mode | numeric |
Input/Output Ports
The element has 1 input port:
- Name in GUI: Variation track
- Name in Workflow File: in-variations
Slots:
| Slot in GUI | Slot in Workflow File | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Location | url | string |
| Variation track | variation-track | variation |