Analyze folders

The function analyze_folders() in <repo>/code is an entry point function that coordinates the analysis of SLControl folders contained in a nested structure.

Inputs

Input	Description
top_data_dir	the top folder in the directory structure containing the SLControl files. The code will search recursively through the structure
top_output_dir	the top folder in a structure to hold the output data. The code will duplicate the structure of the SLControl folders, and store analysis images in the appropriate locations. A summary file will be created in the top folder
no_of_nested_levels	The number of factors in your experimental design

Nested levels

As an example, if:

• SLControl files are located in c:/temp/a/b/c/d
• no_of_nested_levels is 2

The summary data will note:

• factor_1 is a
• factor_2 is b
• prep is c

See organization for more information.

Outputs

• analysis.xlsx is written to top_data_dir and contains two sheets
  • prep_data - information about the preparation, including pCa50, n_H, and prep dimensions
  • trace_data - information about individual SLControl records, including force, k_tr
• superposed.png is written to each folder containing SLControl files
  • shows all SLControl records in the folder superposed
  • useful for trouble-shooting
• pCa.png is written to each folder containing SLcontrol files
  • shows final force record in each SLControl file plotted against pCa
  • useful for trouble-shooting
• k_tr_xxx.png
  • shows k_tr fits for each SLControl record