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*For binary data files that go on DSMX1 e.g. excel files, ABI SDS files, images, we have a hierarchical folder-naming structure inside the "DGG_data" folder that relates to the type of experiment: DGG_data->method->user->date->files. | *For binary data files that go on DSMX1 e.g. excel files, ABI SDS files, images, we have a hierarchical folder-naming structure inside the "DGG_data" folder that relates to the type of experiment: DGG_data->method->user->date->files. | ||
*Create a plain text file inside each folder you create that describes the contents of the folder i.e what experiment, lab book page references etc. We haven't decided on a standardised way of doing this yet, but anything is better than nothing. | *Create a plain text file inside each folder you create that describes the contents of the folder i.e what experiment, lab book page references etc. We haven't decided on a standardised way of doing this yet, but anything is better than nothing. | ||
*File-naming is another can of worms. At minimum, | *File-naming is another can of worms. At minimum, start with the date in YYYY-MM-DD format followed by an underscore then your intitials or name e.g., 2006-12-07_AJ_blah-blah.xls. Please do not use spaces in folder or file names - use an underscore or dash instead. | ||
==Web resources== | ==Web resources== | ||
Revision as of 16:32, 6 December 2006
Getting help
File and data storage
- Keep all data in the "DGG_data" folder in the "Developmental Genetics Group" folder on DSMX1, the Med School file server.
- Don't secret your data away in your home directory on DSMX1, or on your own computer: it makes it difficult, if not not practically impossible, for others to find data generated by lab members when they move on.
- For binary data files that go on DSMX1 e.g. excel files, ABI SDS files, images, we have a hierarchical folder-naming structure inside the "DGG_data" folder that relates to the type of experiment: DGG_data->method->user->date->files.
- Create a plain text file inside each folder you create that describes the contents of the folder i.e what experiment, lab book page references etc. We haven't decided on a standardised way of doing this yet, but anything is better than nothing.
- File-naming is another can of worms. At minimum, start with the date in YYYY-MM-DD format followed by an underscore then your intitials or name e.g., 2006-12-07_AJ_blah-blah.xls. Please do not use spaces in folder or file names - use an underscore or dash instead.
