Getting Started: Explore a Spatial Dataset

This tutorial guides you through the process of exploring an example ready-to-use dataset to get familiar with the interface and key features.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Setting up with CartoScope

You’ll need an account to create bookmarks and see your saved bookmarks.

1. Click the Profile icon in the top-right of the header.
2. Select Login.
3. You’ll be redirected to Google. Choose your account and complete the sign-in.
4. After you return to CartoScope, open the Profile menu again to confirm you’re signed in (your email is shown there).

Step 2: Load a Dataset

Now, Choose a dataset to load

1. Navigate to Collections Catalog or Datasets Catalog pages to browse available datasets.
2. Identify a dataset of interest using the search bar and filters on the left. You can filter datasets by species, tissue, or platform, condition, collection, etc.
3. To view details of this dataset, you can:
   • click the expand button (>) on the left of the dataset name.
   • Hover over the dataset name to view its belonging collections.
4. Click the dataset name to launch it.

Step 3: Add layers

When you launch a dataset from the Data Catalog pages, it will ask if you want to add some layers to be loaded with the dataset.

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Step 8: Share Your Results

Collaborate with others by sharing your findings directly.

Sharing Option	Why choose this	Things to pay attention to	How to use
Share Link	• Fast: Instantly copy the URL for the current dataset. • Direct: Points to the original dataset source.	• No State: Does not save your zoom level, active layers, or colors. • Raw View: Recipient sees the default view of the dataset.	How to Share via Link
Bookmark	• Full Context: Saves exact workspace state (zoom, layers, colors). • Reproducible: Ensures collaborators see exactly what you see.	• New URL: Generates a unique bookmark link. • Visibility: Choose between Public (catalog) or Unlisted.	How to Create a Bookmark
Export Map	• Visual: Captures the current view as a high-quality image. • Presentation Ready: Ideal for slides, papers, or static reports.	• Static: Non-interactive image. • Snapshot: Captures only the current visible area.	How to Export Map View
Export Data	• Analytical: Download raw data (CSV, JSON, ZIP, IMAGE) for reuse or external analysis. • Flexible: Process data in tools like Excel, R, or Python.	• No Visuals: Contains only data values, not the map visualization. • Granular: Separate exports required for different data types.	How to Export Data for: • Gene, • Factor, • ROI

Reference

You can find more detailed instructions on specific features in the following documents:

• User Manual: A comprehensive guide to all interface elements and features.
• How-To Guides: Step-by-step instructions for common tasks.