1.5.8 Selecting Strand

  • It is possible to change the directionality of a part. Note: This does not reverse complement the part.
  • Select the part in any view for which you would like to change the directionality.
  • Select "More properties" from the bottom right of the project (Figure 1.5.8.1) and under the "Part properties" section select "Forward" or "Reverse" from the "Strand" field (Figure 1.5.8.2).
  • The selected strand will be indicated by a darker color, as well as identified by an arrow (Figure 1.5.8.3).


    Figure 1.5.8.1: Accessing More Properties.

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    Figure 1.5.8.2: Changing the Part Strand Directionality from the Part Properties.

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    Forward strand selected.

    Reverse strand selected.
    Figure 1.5.8.3: DNA strands visualization.

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Hiding the minus strand

  • You can show or hide the minus strand by checking or unchecking the box in the "Annotation Layers" menu at the bottom right of the project (Figure 1.5.8.4) or via the "View" menu in the menu bar (Figure 1.5.8.5).


    Figure 1.5.8.4: Showing and hiding the minus strand via the Annotation Layers menu.

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    Figure 1.5.8.5: Showing and hiding the minus strand via View menu in menu bar.

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