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x_to_nwb

Key Investigators

Project Description

The x_to_nwb package (https://github.com/AllenInstitute/ipfx/tree/master/ipfx/x_to_nwb) has been developed to convert 2 of the most common formats for in vitro physiology data - .abf (pClamp, Molecular Devices), and .dat (PatchMaster, HEKA) into the NWB:N format. These tools are new and this project will be focused on investigating their compatibility.

Other nwb users are welcome to join!

Objectives

  1. Determine if there are any lingering issues to be addressed in the latest version of the abf and dat file to nwb converter.
  2. Brainstorm strategies for increasing visibility of abf_and_dat_to_nwb functionality.

Approach and Plan

  1. Use the latest version of the abf and dat to nwb converter with the most recent set of abf and dat files. Test latest additions to the package.
  2. Brainstorm additional use-cases to determine the general applicability of this tool to the community.
  3. Brainstorm different avenues to reach users.
  4. Write a tutorial to complement the user manual for the converter.

Progress and Next Steps

  1. Latest version of the converter works well with several recent example abf and dat files.
  2. A list of ways to increase outreach has been started. Includes idea to pull the converter out of the ipfx package in the Allen stk and give it its own repo. Also making sure that the code is clear on the expectations for maintenance.

Materials

Background and References