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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 file view
As mentioned, a dataset is similar to a file 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 | File Views | ||||||
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Underlying object type = dataset | |||||||
Method for adding files | Pick specific versions of individual files | Pick projects and folders, getting the latest version of all contained files | |||||
View and query file annotations | ✔ | Underlying object type = table | ✔ | ||||
View/edit Edit file or table annotations in bulk | ✔ | ||||||
Versioning/snapshot functionality | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
Annotation functionality | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
DOI functionality | ✔ | Text description functionality✔ | Dynamic collection within version | ✔ | Explicit versioning functionality | ✔ | |
Able to specify versions of files within collection | ✔ Limit on number of files | 10,000 | 35,000 |
How to create a dataset
Create a dataset
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