MacDNASIS Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of computer will MacDNASIS run on?
What operating system can MacDNASIS run on?
Does MacDNASIS have native code for Power PC?
How much memory (RAM) do I need on my computer?
How big is the program?
How is MacDNASIS copy protected?
How can I run MacDNASIS on different computers?
How do I search my own set of sequences or database?
I have autoradiographs from manual sequencing how can I enter these sequences into MacDNASIS?
What is ScanDNASIS?
Can I import data into MacDNASIS?
Can I export MacDNASIS files into my word processing or drawing program?
Does MacDNASIS have a "true" multiple alignment feature?
How are Multiple Sequence Alignments displayed?
Can I annotate my sequences?
Is MacDNASIS user-friendly?
I have a RNA sequence, can I use MacDNASIS to predict its secondary structure?
How can I evaluate MacDNASIS?
Does the demo expire?
How can I get a demo or price quote?

Q: What kind of computer will MacDNASIS run on?
A: MacDNASIS runs on Macintosh compatible computers, 68030-based or later.

Q: What operating system can MacDNASIS run on?
A: MacDNASIS can run on 7.0 operating systems or higher.

Q: Does MacDNASIS have native code for Power PC?
A: Yes, native Power PC code allows most functions to run 10 to 30 times faster.

Q: How much memory (RAM) do I need on my computer?
A: You need at least 8 Mb free RAM.

Q: How big is the program?
A: You need 10 Mb of hard disk space to use MacDNASIS.

Q:How is MacDNASIS copy protected?
A: MacDNASIS is copy protected using a Sentinel key or dongle.

Q: How can I run MacDNASIS on different computers?
A: If your computers are networked, you can purchase MacDNASIS for Networks. MacDNASIS for Networks is a keysever configured package, allowing a set number of users, or nodes, to be purchased.

Q: How do I search my own set of sequences or database?
A: To search your own data, use the compare->homology search function then select your own files.

Q: I have autoradiographs from manual sequencing how can I enter these sequences into MacDNASIS?
A: Autoradiographs can be either entered by Hitachi's Easy Reader backlit electromagnetic digitizer or by a standard flatbed scanner using ScanDNASIS. Easy Reader and MacDNASIS, when purchased together, are available at a substantial savings.

Q: What is ScanDNASIS?
A: ScanDNASIS is Macintosh based software that can utilize image data from flatbed scanners. ScanDNASIS can quickly assign and call an entire sequencing gel and sequence files can then be used in MacDNASIS.

Q: Can I import data into MacDNASIS?
A: Yes, MacDNASIS is compatible with text, GenBank, FASTA file formats as well as files from most automated sequencers. The Hitachi File Converter (included with MacDNASIS v3.7) enables you to convert any of the following file types to MacDNASIS or FASTA formats: MacVector, GeneWorks, ABI, PCgene, GCG, DNAstar, NCBI, GenBank, DDBJ, EMBL, SWISS, or PIR

Q: Can I export MacDNASIS files into my word processing or drawing program?
A: Yes, MacDNASIS output, including graphs, can be exported to any popularword processing or publication programs.

Q: Does MacDNASIS have a "true" multiple alignment feature?
A: Yes, MacDNASIS has one manual and two automatic (Smith-Waterman andHiggins Sharp) sequence alignment routines.

Q: How are Multiple Sequence Alignments displayed?
A: The Multiple Alignment feature allows several different shading optionsthat can be printed or used in publications.

Q: Can I annotate my sequences?
A: MacDNASIS has a dialogue box that allows notes and other pertinent information to be entered and can be hidden from view when not needed.

Q: Is MacDNASIS user-friendly?
A: Yes, MacDNASIS takes advantage of the Macintosh interface with easy to use icons and an intuitive layout.

Q: I have a RNA sequence, can I use MacDNASIS to predict its secondary structure?
A: Yes, MacDNASIS can predict DNA, RNA and protein secondary structures.

Q: How can I evaluate MacDNASIS?
A: MacDNASIS demo is available allowing functional evaluation on both Macintosh and PC platforms.

Q: Does the demo expire?
A: No, the MacDNASIS demo is not timed and can be used to evaluate the program indefinitely.

Q: How can I get a demo or price quote?
A: Call or email one of our technical representatives at 800-747-4362 or get it online.

For further information regarding Hitachi Software products or services, simply send us an e-mail, or call 1-800-747-4362 and we will be happy to assist you.

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