If your user account has the Write or Own permission level on an existing collection in DME, and if that existing collection has been configured to contain data files, you can register a data file into that collection (up to 10 GB). This page describes how to register one data file at a time. For instructions on registering multiple files, refer to Registering Data in Bulk via the GUI.
To register a data file:
If the Base Path and Collection Type fields are available, specify the data destination:
Select the base path specified by your group administrator. An information icon () appears next to the Base Path field and the system begins to populate values in the Collection Type field.
Consider examining the valid hierarchy for the selected base path. To do so, click the information icon next to the Base Path field. A Data Hierarchy and Metadata Structure chart appears. For details, refer to Viewing the Data Hierarchy and Metadata Structure for an Archive.
Consider specifying a checksum for validation of data transfer.
Click Choose File. Navigate to and select your data file. The system appends the data file name to the value in the Data File Path field.
In the Data File Path field, specify the full path, including the base path and the name of the file you intend to register. The characters allowed in a file name depend on the operating system:
Consider the following example:
Path | Example |
---|---|
Base path | /SAMPLE_Archive |
Data file path | /SAMPLE_Archive/PI_Lab_Name/ProjectN/data.txt |
If you change your mind about adding an attribute, click the trash can icon next to that attribute. If you proceed to update the collection with a new attribute, the attribute name is permanent.
Click Register. The system checks whether the data you have entered is valid for the selected base path and collection type: