Finding data elements based on metadata

Using the Metadata Table view you can find data elements associated with rows of the metadata table. From this view, it is possible to launch analyses on selected data.

To find data elements associated with selected metadata rows:

The search results table shows the type, name, and navigation area path for each data element found. It also shows the key entry of the metadata table row with which the element is associated and the role of the data element for this metadata association. In figure 3.21, there are five data elements associated with sample ETC-009. Three are Sequence Lists, two of which have a role that tells us that they are un-mapped reads resulting from the Map Reads to Reference tool.

Clicking the Refresh button will re-run the search and refresh the search results table.

Click the button labeled Close to close the search table view.

Data elements listed in the search result table can be opend by clicking on the button labeled Show at the bottom of the view.

Alternatively, they can be highlighted in the Navigation Area by clicking the Find in Navigation Area button.

Analyses can be launched on the selected data elements:

Combining this functionality with the ability to filter for data elements in the search results box can be a powerful way to launch downstream analyses.