View and manage target regions files

You can upload target regions files for use with a specific reference sequence. After target regions files are uploaded, the files are available when the related reference sequence is selected for use in a Planned Run. When you select a target regions file in run planning, the sequencing run results are restricted to the regions of the reference sequence that is specified in the target regions file.

  1. To view the target regions files that are available on the Ion Torrent™ Server, click  (Settings) > References.
  2. In the left navigation pane, click Target Regions.

    Available target regions files are listed in the Target Regions table.

  3. In Search, enter a search term, or select a target region from Reference to filter the list.
  4. Click a target regions file name to open a Target Regions Details screen that displays information such as the number of targets, genes, covered bases, description, and notes. Scroll to view original upload information.

    File information

    Target Regions detail

    Processed File

    The name of the file. Click to download the BED file to view on your computer.

    Reference

    The reference genome species.

    Number of Targets

    The number of target regions included in the file.

    Number of Genes

    The number of genes included in the target regions file.

    Covered Bases

    The number of bases covered by the target regions file.

    Description

    A short description of the file.

    Notes

    (Optional) Additional information about the target regions file.

    Enabled

    Select the checkbox to enable use of the file in a Planned Run.

    Deselect the checkbox to prevent use of the file in a Planned Run.

  5. Enter any additional information if needed, then click Save Changes.
  6. To delete a file from the Ion Torrent™ Server, click Delete.
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Parent topic: Target regions and hotspots files