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Since you can create and share a dataset with files you do not own, it’s important to ensure that you follow the Synapse Terms and Conditions of Use.
When to use a dataset vs. a view
As mentioned, a dataset is similar to a view in that its purpose is to group a specific set of files together, there are distinct differences between the two, which may determine when you would use one over the other. Review the table below for a summary of these differences.
Datasets | Views | |
|---|---|---|
Underlying object type | Dataset | Table |
View/edit file or table annotations in bulk | ✔ | |
Versioning functionality | ✔ | ✔ |
Annotation functionality | ✔ | ✔ |
DOI functionality | ✔ | |
Text description functionality | ✔ | |
Dynamic collection within version | ✔ | |
Explicit versioning functionality | ✔ | |
Able to specify versions of files within collection | ✔ |
How to create a dataset
Create a dataset
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