Data management and advertising for life sciences

Using eGenVar

The eGenVar Data Management system is composed of a server and clients. Before using the clients, you should find out which server to connect to. A demo server is available here. If you are interested in hosting a server, then you should first install it and test it before inviting clients. eGenVar server can link and sync with other eGenVar server accessible via an internal network or the internet. More details on specific types of clients are available on dedicated pages.

 Web interface API 


There are three type of clients

  1. Web browser
    • This is the most user friendly way to interact with the eGenVar
    • Works with most modern web-browsers, but we recommend Firefox
  2. Terminal
    • This is a custom built Java tool
    • Shell script rappers(unix) and batch-files(Windows) available
    • The only way to perform advanced operations
    • Recommended method for batch operations
    • Fast and multitasking, optimized to use system resources efficiently
  3. Using programs and scripts
    • To interact with the EGDM from within programs
    • Only basic function
    • Available in Java,R and Python

You have the option to select one of these clients or go between them to achieve different tasks

Web browser


The web interface mainly provides a search interface; however, it can be used to create and update records as well.

Examples

Download the web interface tutorial in PDF

Terminal - egenv

This is the best way to add records and to perform advanced search. Batch operations operations are supported, making it possible even to record all files in a server automatically. A familiarity with the terminal is required to use this tool.

Download the command line tutorial in PDF

Programs & scripts - API

eGenVar  provides web-services making it possible to make you own clients. Example SOAP clients are available in Java, Python and in R as reference implementations.

 Download the tutorial in PDF