Sample File

Select the file(s) containing information about the individuals or samples to be imported and merged with the experimental design data set or genotype data.

Note: This file must satisfy the following requirements:

•	It is space-delimited.

•	Column names are found in the first row.

•	Variable type details are found in the second row. The first three entries of this line should be set to 0. Subsequent entries of this line for covariates and phenotypes should be specified using the following table:

Code	Meaning
B	Binary phenotype (0 = controls, 1 = cases)
C	Continuous covariate
D	Discrete covariate (coded using positive integers)
P	Continuous phenotype

•	Data begins on the third row.

•	Rows of samples are ordered the same as the columns of samples in the genotype file(s).

For detailed information about the files and data sets used or created by JMP Life Sciences software, see Files and Data Sets.

To Specify Sample File(s):

Specify a Folder of Samples File, Folder of Input Files, or Folder of Raw Files. Where available, you can also specify a Source of Files and File Filter Expression.

The Available Files field is automatically populated with files from the specified folder passing the specified filter (where available).

Left-click a single file, or hold down Ctrl while left-clicking multiple files (if applicable), from the Available Files field.

Click to add the selected file(s) to the Sample File field.