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To upload files to Synapse, you will need to perform the additional step of becoming a certified user. Because Synapse stores data from human subjects research, Sage Bionetworks requires that you demonstrate understanding of privacy and security issues. You can complete your certification by taking a short certification quiz on Synapse.

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Synapse projects are the main “containers” where information is stored and organized in Synapse. They are online workspaces where you can collaborate and share your work with teammates. Projects can be shared with individuals, small teams, or large consortia. Projects can be private so only you and your team can see what’s inside, or they can be shared publicly for anyone to browse.

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  • Wiki - A wiki is like a virtual notebook where you can describe your research so others can understand your goals, methods, or anything else you want to communicate about your project. See Wikis to learn more.

  • Files - This tab contains a directory of all of your files and folders within this project. Use this tab to see the hierarchy or structure of information as you add it. See Files and Folders for more.

  • Tables - This tab contains tabular data. You can upload data tables or create them directly from the Synapse interface. You can also use this tab to create views, which are tables of other data in Synapse. See the Tables and /wiki/spaces/DOCS/pages/2011070739 articles for more.

  • Discussion - Use this tab to communicate with teammates in a discussion forum /wiki/spaces/DOCS/pages/1985904796.

  • Docker - Docker is a platform for creating virtual containers to bundle code and other dependancies. You can add a Docker container to a project and share it with your teammates. Learn more about /wiki/spaces/DOCS/pages/2011037752.

Adding a Project Wiki

A wiki is a virtual document that can be edited by multiple people on the web. Wikis are powerful tools to add information about your project, and Synapse offers over a dozen widgets to customize your wiki pages. Use wikis to provide descriptions of your project goals, methods, and data.

Wiki pages can be written using text, Markdown Markdown, or basic HTML. Content can include images, tables, code blocks, LaTeX formatted equations, scholarly references, and references to other things in Synapse.

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  1. Click on the Wiki tab and use the Wiki Tools menu.

  2. Choose Edit Wiki to add or edit wiki content.

  3. From the editing window, click Preview to check your work. Click Save when you are finished.

Wikis are powerful tools to add information about your project, and Synapse offers over a dozen widgets to customize your wiki pages. Read more about wikis for more information on how to organize and customize your wiki content.

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