The DataSource tab within the Annot Properties dialog box is very similar to the DataSet Properties DataSource Tab, and is used to link specific Feature and Sample data to an Annotation. An Annotation can use data from the specified routine, features and samples, or from a selected DataSet.
Query
The Query section allows you to select which query you want to pull data out of.
- Active- The currently active query will be used.
- Query- Select the Query you want to use from the menu. Queries will appear in the menu in the order they were loaded.
Feature
If a DataSet is not selected then you should select a specific feature or group of features.
- Select a feature by label from the Feature list.
- Select a feature set from the Set list.
- Select a specific feature. With this option you can also select a feature by position number within a routine. Do this by checking Use Feature # and selecting the desired position number.
Features within a routine are normally ordered by ascending label value unless the Feature Sequence number characteristic is used, in which case Feature Sequence number will be used to determine feature order within a routine. Changing feature sequences may cause changes to existing sheet annotation that have DataSources based on Feature Sequence.
Sample
See the DataSet Properties DataSource Tab topic.
DataSet
See the topic DataSet Properties DataSource Tab.
DataStack
DataStacks are a method of combining DataSets to perform various calculations. DataStacks, once created, are used by CM4D in much the same way as DataSets.
Effective Dates
See the topic, Effective Dates.