Tinker Box

A Tinker Box is a specialized cloud-based environment designed for 3D genomics analyses. It comes pre-loaded with AQuA-tools and sample datasets, and runs directly in your browser with no downloads required. Try it for free by visiting Tinker.

New User Tutorial

The first time you sign in to a new Tinker Box, you’ll be guided through a quick tutorial that highlights the most important buttons and features. You can review that tutorial here.

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Once you see the welcome message, you’ll know you’re connected.

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Downloading

To download a file, simply click the overflow icon next to the file name and choose the ‘Download’ option.

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Uploading

To upload a file to your Tinker Box, use the upload icon:

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Checking Available Tools and Samples in the Tinker Box

To explore the various tools and samples that are accessible to you in the Tinker box, you can use the following commands:

List Available Tools

To view a list of all the tools that you can use, enter the following command:

list_tools

List Available Samples

To view a list of samples that are available for you to work with, use the following command:

list_samples

Next Steps

Next, head over to our Tools and Recipes pages for more instructions and inspiration to get your 3D genomics analysis going!

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