Local File Name
The name of a local file containing a table or list of either
coordinates, targets names, or data IDs to be uploaded to the server
and used to query the database. The file must be an ASCII text
file with either one entry per line (i.e., a target name, a Data ID,
or a set of coordinates), or a table separated with one
of the allowed delimiters, with targets, Data IDs, or RA and Dec values in the
designated columns. Note in either case, only one entry per line is
extracted. If, for example, a comma-separated list of target names
is downloaded in one line, only the value in the designated column
will be used.
The search script will perform a database search for each
extracted Data ID, target, or set of coordinates, contained in
the uploaded list. Target names will be resolved to coordinates.
If a resolver error occurs,
the search will abort and the compiled results displayed.
Coordinates may be given in several formats including
sexigesimal and decimal degrees.
Use the other form entries to specify field delimiters,
RA, DEC, or Target column numbers (when the file contains a table
of values), and file contents (target names or coordinates).
The browse button allows users to seach local directories to
locate files.
Warning: Since uploading long lists can take a while to run,
uploaded files are limited to 5,000 entries.
File Contents
Specifies whether the local file to be uploaded contains
coordinates, target names or Data ID's. By default, coordinates
are assumed.
Note that each target, set of coordinates, or Data ID (when > 200 Data IDs are entered)
specified in the uploaded file, is treated as a
separate query. The results are displayed as each query is run. If less than
200 Data ID's are entered, it is processed as a single query
(e.g., select * where data_id = did1 or data_id = did2 or data_id = did3 ...).
Larger lists can cause memory problems which is why entries are treated as separate
queries.
To avoid displaying column names after each query, consider usinig the
comma-separated values output format.
RA/Target/Data ID Column Number
The column number containing either the Right Ascension,
target name or Data ID (depending on how file_contents is set).
The default is to assume the first column is to be used.
Dec Column Number
The column number containing the Declnation.
The default is to assume the second column contains the DEC value.
If the file contents is set to Target Name or Data ID, this
parameter is ignored.
Column Delimiter
The character used to delimit table entries in the uploaded
file. Allowed values include tabs( ), commas(,), vertical bar (|),
or semi-colons(;).
The default is to assume tabs are the delimiters.
If the file contains only a single column, use tabs as the delimiter.