NAME

Bio::MAGETAB::Util::Writer::Tabfile - Abstract MAGE-TAB exporter class.


SYNOPSIS

 use base qw( Bio::MAGETAB::Util::Writer::Tabfile );

DESCRIPTION

This abstract class provides some basic functions for export of MAGE-TAB objects in tab-delimited format. It is not designed to be used directly.


ATTRIBUTES

filehandle

The filehandle to use for output (required).

num_columns

The number of columns to use for output. This must be set before anything is exported. Typically calculated and set from the subclass.

csv_writer

The Text::CSV_XS object to use for output. This attribute is typically set in the subclass.

export_version

A string indicating which version of the MAGE-TAB format to export; currently restricted to "1.0" or "1.1". The default is "1.1".


METHODS

No public methods.


SEE ALSO

the Bio::MAGETAB::Util::Writer::ADF manpage the Bio::MAGETAB::Util::Writer::IDF manpage the Bio::MAGETAB::Util::Writer::SDRF manpage


AUTHOR

Tim F. Rayner <tfrayner@gmail.com>


LICENSE

This library is released under version 2 of the GNU General Public License (GPL).