Command Line: Creating Maps
How can I create SnapGene map images using the command line?
Create a Single Map
To generate a SnapGene map image in PNG format from the command line, type:
/path/to/SnapGene --createPreview \
--size 300,300 \
--input ~/Downloads/pUC19.dna \
--output ~/Desktop/test.png
To generate a SnapGene map image in JPEG format, replace "png" with "jpg".
Create Maps in Batch
To generate two or more SnapGene map images from the command line, type:
/path/to/SnapGene --createPreview \
--size 300,300 \
--input-list listOfInputFiles.txt \
--output-list listOfOutputFilenames.txt
Configure Map Options
It is possible to configure the image size, quality, and watermark. To see the full set of options, type:
/path/to/SnapGene --help