in wiggle format
blat_mapping.py $input1 $output1
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To generate acceptable files, please use alignment program **BLAT** with option **-out=pslx**.
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Please edit the database information by click on the pencil icon next to your dataset. Select the corresponding genome build.
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**What it does**
This tool takes **BLAT pslx** output and returns a wig-like file showing the number of reads (coverage) mapped at each chromosome location. Use **Graph/Display Data --> Build custom track** tool to show the coverage mapping in UCSC Genome Browser.
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**Example**
Showing reads coverage on human chromosome 22 (partial result) in UCSC Genome Browser Custom Track:
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