The convertReads command converts a sequence from one file format to another. This command is particularly useful for converting SOLiD .csfasta files into .fastq files that can be used by the XNG assembler.
| Parameter | Description | Allowed values |
|---|---|---|
| destination | The location and filename for the output. | [directory/filename enclosed in quotes] |
| file, reads | The input file containing the reads. | [directory/filename enclosed in quotes] |
| format | Specifies the format of the output file. If ‘genbank’ is entered, the output will be in .gbk format. If fastq is entered, the output will be in .fastq format. | [ genbank / fastq ] |
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