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Retrieving matching sequences

Two methods are available to retrieve the saved matches:

TO CREATE new sequence windows

1. Make the Description List window active.

2. Select the sequences of interest in the description list.

3. Choose Database | Retrieve and Open

All selected files are placed in their own sequence window.

TO SAVE sequences to a folder

1. Make the Description List window active.

2. Select the sequences of interest in the description list.

3. Choose Database | Retrieve to disk.

A standard dialog box is displayed, so you can save the sequences to an existing folder or to create a new folder.

Related Topics.

Online search for Similar Sequences (BLAST)

Displaying BLAST search results

Retrieving matching sequences