How to manage sessions in UCSC Browser?

Accessing the UCSC Genome Browser

• Visit the UCSC Genome Browser website using your preferred web browser.

 

• Ensure that your internet connection is stable for seamless session management.

Creating a Session

• Navigate to the UCSC Genome Browser homepage.

 

• Select your genome of interest using the genome and assembly dropdown menus.

 

• Adjust track settings to your preference, such as enabling or disabling specific data tracks.

 

• Once you've configured the session as desired, locate and click the "Session" link at the top of the page.

 

• In the Session Management section, click "Save" to create a new session. You will be prompted to provide a name and description for your session.

Saving Your Session

• Ensure your current browser settings reflect your desired session setup.

 

• Go to the "Session" link at the top navigation bar.

 

• In the "Save Current Session" section, enter a distinctive name and a brief description for easy identification.

 

• Click "Save" to store your configuration. A confirmation message will display, showing your session’s URL, which you can bookmark or share.

Loading a Session

• Access the UCSC Genome Browser and click on the "Session" link.

 

• In the "Load Saved Session" section, you can either enter the URL of the session you wish to load or find your session from the displayed list, if logged in.

 

• Click "Submit" to load your session. The page should refresh to reflect your saved preferences.

Managing Saved Sessions

• Go to the "Session" page via the top navigation link.

 

• In the "Manage Sessions" section, you'll find options such as "Update", "Rename", or "Delete" for existing sessions.

 

• Choose the relevant option to modify your session as required. Follow on-screen prompts to confirm actions like deletion or renaming.

Sharing Sessions

• After saving a session, obtain the URL from the confirmation message or the "My Sessions" list on the Session page.

 

• Share this URL with collaborators to allow them access to your configured session settings.

 

• Note that depending on your session's privacy settings, others may need authorization to view or modify your session.