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Add Gene Names to Marker Map

Author: Sam Gardner, Golden Helix, Inc.

Adds the associated gene name(s) to each marker in a marker map.

	Add Gene Names to Marker Map.py
	Documentation

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Save the script to the following directory:
*..\Application Data\Golden Helix SVS\UserScripts\SVS\Tools

Note: The Application Data folder is a hidden folder on Windows operating systems and its location varies between XP and Vista. The easiest way to locate this directory on your computer is to open SVS and go to Tools >Open Folder > UserScripts Folder. If saved to the proper folder, this script will be accessible from the projector navigator Tools menu.