The import format is based on sets of tags and tag values.
Several new tags have been defined for the analysis of autoradiogram images.
The tags that are not specific to images used with DNA/GUI
are listed in Figure A.3. Tags that are specific to the analysis of DNA images
are listed in Figure A.4.
RasterWidth -- number of columns in image
RasterHeight -- number of rows in image
RasterBytesPerRow -- number of bytes per row
RasterBitsPerPixel -- number of bits per pixel (8 or 16)
Format -- Integer or Float
MinimumValue -- minimum intensity value of image
MaximumValue -- maximum intensity value of imageb
RasterFile -- the name of the file that contains the
actual image data
Figure A.3: Import file tags.
ImageType -- Positive or Negative
ImageNormalized -- Yes or No
NumLanes #
LaneID lane #
ImageCornersleft top right bottom
Lane lane# right left flag
Band lane# band# mobility size
TemplateName name of template file
TemplateLane lane#
TemplatePoint lane# band# mobility size
GelFormatType blot file title
GelFormatFile blot filename
GelFormatNumLanes number of lanes
GelFormatDate date
GelFormatOperator operator
GelFormatFilm film #
GelFormatScreen screen
GelFormatFilter filter
GelFormatExpsosure expsure time
GelFormatProbe probe
GelFormatMarker marker
Figure A.4: Import file tags specific to analysis of DNA images.
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