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Top Features of DNAPlotter for Advanced Genomic Data Visualisation

DNAPlotter is a collaborative, Java-based application developed as part of the Artemis and Jemboss libraries to facilitate the creation of high-quality circular and linear genomic maps. Designed for researchers who need publication-ready figures, it offers a level of interactivity that distinguishes it from pipeline-centric tools like CGView. Fully Interactive Interface

Unlike static genome viewers, DNAPlotter provides a dynamic environment where users can customize nearly every aspect of their map. Changes to feature tracks, colors, and labels are applied immediately to the figure, allowing for real-time iterative design. Seamless Integration with Artemis Libraries

By leveraging the Artemis sequence libraries, DNAPlotter can natively read and parse standard genomic file formats, including EMBL, GenBank, and GFF3. It can also fetch data directly from relational databases, ensuring that researchers can work with their existing datasets without complex file conversions. Versatile Circular and Linear Plots

The tool is equally adept at generating circular maps—ideal for bacterial genomes and plasmids—and linear representations for specific gene clusters or eukaryotic segments. A simple menu option allows users to toggle between these views while maintaining their data filters and track settings. Advanced Track Management and Filtering

DNAPlotter features a robust track manager that allows users to filter specific genomic features of interest. Features can be organized into separate, user-definable tracks to highlight specific data types, such as GC content, GC skew, or specific gene categories. Reusable Configuration Files

DNAPlotter: circular and linear interactive genome visualization – PMC