BamUtil: dumpIndex

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Overview of the dumpIndex function of bamUtil

The dumpIndex option on the bamUtil executable prints BAM index file in an easy to read format.

Parameters

    Required Parameters:
        --bamIndex : the path/name of the bam index file to display
    Optional Parameters:
        --refID    : the reference ID to read, defaults to print all
        --summary  : only print a summary - 1 line per reference.
        --params   : print the parameter settings

Usage

./bam dumpIndex --bamIndex <bamIndexFile> [--refID <ref#>] [--summary] [--params]

Return Value

  • 0: the BAM index file was processed successfully.
  • non-0: the BAM index file was not processed successfully.