GENica CMap Data Standards FAQs

FAQs

What are these data standards about?

• Information on these pages is directed at new and existing GENica CMAP map contributors, to communicate data standards that should apply to maps submitted to the GENica CMAP installations.

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Who decides these standards?

• The standards presented here are decided by the GENica CMap leader. Wherever possible, they will be based on already existing standards, as referenced in the text.

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Why are there different data standards for CMap Live and CMap Staging?

• GENica CMap Staging is a restricted access installation where users can refine and improve maps and/or prepare them for transfer to CMap Live. CMap Live is where high-quality maps are made publicly available. This is why different data standards apply to maps uploaded into CMap Live and Staging, with the standards being higher for maps that are published in CMap Live.

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What if I can't follow these standards?

• If you find it difficult to prepare your data in the correct format, please contact the GENica CMap curator for advice.
• If for some reason any of the data standards outlined here should not apply to the data you would like to see included, please send your suggestions for improvements to the data standards or your requests for exceptions to the GENica CMap curator, who will present them to the GENica CMap leader.

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Who can enter a map into GENica CMap?

• MPBCRC participants...
  • ...with CMap Staging access ("GENica CMap Staging users") can enter maps that meet the GENica CMap Staging data standards directly into CMap Staging. They can ask the GENica CMap curator to transfer a map meeting the GENica CMap Live data standards into CMap Live. (Please address requests for CMap Staging access to the GENica CMap curator, who will forward the request to the GENica CMap leader for approval.)
  • ...without CMap Staging access: Read the GENica CMap Live data standards and the GENica CMap Instructions to find out which maps can be considered for inclusion, and how a map set should be prepared for import into CMap Live.
    • If your map of interest meets these requirements, forward the required data to the GENica CMap curator, who will import the map into CMap Live after verifying that the map set meets the data standards. If the content or format of the map are not found to meet the standards for maps in CMap Live, you will be advised on how to proceed further.
    • If you find your map of interest cannot be brought in accordance with the data standards for CMap Live, please contact the GENica CMap curator to discuss whether and how your map of interest can be included.

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What if I find GENica CMap records that do not meet the data standards?

• Please consider these suggestions on providing feedback on records in CMap Live and in CMap Staging.

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Links to related pages

Data standards and instructions:

• GENica CMap Live Data Standards
• GENica CMap Staging Data Standards
• GENica CMap Instructions
• Data Standard FAQs

Go to the actual CMap installations:

• GENica CMap Live
• GENica CMap Staging (password required)

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