[galaxy-dev] regarding updating data libraries

[Nate Coraor]

Sridhar A Malkaram wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I was wondering if there is a method of updating datasets in a data library,
> which was created using the option, "Upload files from filesystem paths" and
> selecting "Link to files without copying into Galaxy".
> An update operation should reflect any changes that occurred in the
> filesystem path. Is it possible?

Hi Sridhar,

If the file type changes or you need to re-detect the metadata, you can
fix this via the "Edit information" link in the library item's drop-down
menu.

> Additionally a useful feature would be to have a search option in the data
> library and current history panels, similar to the one in the tool-box. When
> the  data library is very large (for example, when a big filesystem is
> imported into galaxy), the search feature will facilitate easy location of
> files.

There's a search at the top level of the Data Libraries index which will
search the contents of Libraries.  You can set this up using the
instructions here:

    http://wiki.g2.bx.psu.edu/News%20Briefs/2011_02_18

--nate

> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Sridhar

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