Import a preloaded reference sequence file

Validated reference sequence genome files suitable for use with Torrent Suite™ Software are preloaded on the Ion Torrent™ Server. These reference files can be easily imported into the software using this procedure. After you import the reference genome file, the references can enabled for use in Planned Runs and data analysis.

You can also edit the reference genome information, or permanently delete the reference file from the software. For more information, see View a reference sequence file.

IMPORTANT! If you edit or delete a reference sequence file, the change affects all users.

  1. Click (Settings) > References.
  2. Click Import Preloaded Ion References.

    The Ion References and Downloads lists are displayed.

  3. In the Ion References list, find the file of interest.

    Option

    Description

    Reference

    To import a reference file, click Import in the row of the reference file to import.

    Annotation Files

    To download annotation files that pertain to the reference file that you are importing:

    1. Click Import Annotation Files.

    2. In the Import Annotation Files dialog box, select the annotations that you want to import, then click Import Selected.

    The file import status appears in the row of the selected file in the Ion References list. When the status is complete, a compressed folder in ZIP file format is added to the Downloads list and the reference genome is added to the Reference Sequences table. You can now use the reference genome in a Planned Run.

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