Extended GAL File

The extended GAL file is a file format that upgrades the GAL (GenePix Array List) file with additional information required to exchange glycan array slide layout data and metadata. The extended GAL is compatible with the normal GAL file allowing to use to use in the scanner software as well as for the data exchange.

Motivation

https://support.moleculardevices.com/s/article/GenePix-File-Formats#gal

Common GAL file parts

Block

The block number for the feature (required).

Row

The column location within the block (required).

Column

The row location within the block (required).

Name

(Optional) Name to be displayed for the given feature (optional; limited to 40 characters in GenePix Pro 4.0 and earlier, no limit in 4.1).

ID

(Required) Identifier for each feature (required; limited to 40 characters in GenePix Pro 4.0 and earlier, no limit in 4.1).

Extension columns

Beyond the common columns mentioned above several additional columns have been added to the extented GAL file to allow capturing of glycan information and metadata in the file.

Ration

1:0.1