This user guide describes how to perform a variety of tasks in DME. In some cases, you can choose whether to perform each activity using the web application's graphical user interface (GUI) or Command Line Utilities (CLU).
- If you want fine-grained control of the activity, or if you want to integrate it into your scientific workflow, consider using CLU.
- Otherwise, consider using the GUI.
The following table compares the functionality available in each interface:
| Task | GUI | CLU |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | Getting Started with DME GUI | Getting Started with DME CLU |
| Finding Data | Finding Data via the GUI | Finding Data via the CLU |
| Using Bookmarks | ||
| Viewing or Retrieving Metadata | Viewing Metadata via the GUI | |
| Registering Data | You can register data from the following sources:
| You can register data from the following sources:
|
Downloading Data | You can download data to the following destinations:
| You can download data to the following destinations:
|
| Viewing Reports | Viewing Reports | (Report functionality is not available in the CLU.) |
| Subscribing to Notifications | Subscribing to Notifications | (Notification subscription functionality is not available in the CLU.) |
| Managing Permissions | ||
| Managing Users and Groups | Managing Users and Groups via the GUI | Managing Users via the CLU |
| Deleting Data | Deleting Data via the GUI | Deleting Data via the CLU |
