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Explore Read-to-Use Datasets

The Dataset Catalog is the central hub for discovering and accessing all available spatial omics datasets in CartoScope. Whether you are looking for specific tissues, diseases, or technologies, the catalog provides powerful filtering, searching, and sorting tools to help you find the right data.

Functionality

The Dataset Catalog enables you to:

  • Access Individual Datasets: Browse detailed lists or cards for every available dataset.
  • Launch Visualization: Open any dataset directly in the CartoScope viewer for interactive exploration.
  • Compare Metadata: View detailed attributes like tissue, disease, and platform side-by-side.
  • Manage Favorites: Save interesting datasets for quick access later.

Interface

The catalog offers two viewing modes to help you browse datasets: Gallery View (default) and Table View. You can switch between these modes using the toggle buttons in the top-right corner.

Dataset Catalog

Header Controls

At the top of the catalog, you will find several controls to customize your view.

Header Controls

Header Controls

From left to right:

  • Favorites Only: Toggle to show only datasets you have marked as favorites.
  • Sort: Change the order of datasets. Options include: Recently Updated (Default), Oldest Updated, Name (A-Z), Name (Z-A).
  • Shuffle: Randomize the order of datasets to discover new content.
  • View Toggle: Switch between Gallery View and Table View.

Favorites Only

"Favorites Only" requires login. If you are not logged in or a new user, please follow the instructions in "How to Create a New Account".

In Gallery View, each dataset is displayed as a card featuring a visual preview and key metadata.

Dataset Card

Dataset Card

Each card includes:

  1. Thumbnail: A preview image of the dataset.
  2. Title: The name of the dataset. Hover over the title to see the full name if truncated.
  3. Tags: Key attributes such as Tissue, Disease, Platform, and Organism.
  4. Footer Info:
    • Source: The origin of the dataset.
    • Updated: The date of the last update.

Dataset Details

Click the MORE button at the bottom right to reveal additional details. Dataset Details

Actions

  • Favorite: Click the star icon to add/remove the dataset from your favorites.
  • Copy Link: Click the link icon to copy a direct URL to this dataset.

Table View

Table View provides a compact list layout, allowing you to see more datasets at once and compare specific metadata columns.

Columns

Table View

  • DATASET NAME:
    • Favorite: A star icon indicating favorite status.
    • Expander: An arrow icon to expand the row and view full dataset details.
    • Name: The name of the dataset.
    • Link: A link icon to copy a direct URL to this dataset.
  • TISSUE: The tissue type.
  • DISEASE: The disease or condition.
  • PLATFORM: The technology platform used (e.g., Visium HD, Xenium).
  • ORGANISM: The species.
  • SOURCE: The dataset source.
  • UPDATED: The last update date.

Dataset Details

Click the Expander icon to expand the row and view full dataset details. Dataset Details

Filtering Panel

Use the Filter Panel on the left to narrow down your search. You can expand sections to see available options.

Filtering information

Search & Categories:

  • Search: Filter by name, ID, description, or other text fields.
  • Tissues / Diseases / Platforms / Organisms: Filter by biological or technical attributes.
  • Collections: Filter by specific collections.
  • Sources: Filter by data source.
  • Factor / Background Layers: Filter datasets that contain specific types of analysis layers.

Quantitative metrics:

  • Genes: Number of genes detected (Min / Max).
  • Counts: Total counts (Min / Max).
  • Area: Approximate tissue area in mm² (Min / Max).

Date Range:

  • From / To: Filter datasets updated within a specific time period.

Manage Filters

  • Active Filters: Selected filters are shown as chips at the top of the panel. Click the X on a chip to remove it.
  • Clear All: Click the "Clear all filters" button to reset all selections.
  • Collapse Panel: Use the Hide filters button to maximize screen space for the dataset list.

Launch a Dataset

Click the Dataset Name in table mode or Dataset card in gallery mode to launch the dataset.