MultiVis Directory Generation's requirement

Multiway Directory Generation is designed to process cluster files, handle intra- and interchromosomal contacts, and create output files compatible with genomic visualization tools (SPRITEVisu). Below are the prerequisites required to generate Multiway Directory and the steps to install them.

• Python 3.7 or higher

• Required Python libraries:

  • argparse (included in Python standard library; no need to install separately)
  • json (included in Python standard library; no need to install separately)
  • os (included in Python standard library; no need to install separately)
  • collections (included in Python standard library; no need to install separately)
  • itertools (included in Python standard library; no need to install separately)

No additional libraries need to be installed beyond the standard library modules.

How to install Python?

Python can be installed in several ways, depending on your operating system. Below are some general guidelines. However, this guide may be outdated. Always visit the officialPython websitefor the most up-to-date instructions.

1. Windows Installation

1. Visit the official Python website at python.org/downloads/windows/.
2. Download the latest stable release (e.g., Python 3.x.x installer).
3. Run the installer. Ensure “Add Python to PATH” is checked.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

2. macOS Installation

1. Download the latest Python 3 installer from python.org/downloads/mac-osx/.
2. Open the .pkg file and follow the installation prompts.
3. Alternatively, you can install Python using Homebrew by runningbrew install python in the Terminal (if Homebrew is installed).

3. Linux Installation

Most modern Linux distributions come with Python preinstalled. If an update or a new version is needed, use your distribution’s package manager. For example, on Debian/Ubuntu-based systems:

For other distributions, use the equivalent package manager commands (e.g., dnf for Fedora, pacman for Arch, etc.).