Quick Start: Uploading Data

1. You can launch Tranche from a browser at: http://tranche.proteomecommons.org/Tranche.jnlp

1. While the project information is loading, you should see a progress bar near the bottom of the tool. Please note that the tool may take up to 1 minute to load project information.

1. When the project cache is loaded, a list of projects will appear in the projects pane.

1. To log in, you will need to click on the Log In button in the upper right corner.

1. Enter your User Name and Password.
2. Click the Log In button to continue.

1. When you are logged in, your user name will appear in the top right corner.

1. To open the Upload Tool, click on New Upload in the left navigation and control column.

1. Click the Select button to navigate to the file or folder you wish to upload.
2. Provide an appropriate title. This will appear in the Tranche tool, so be as specific as appropriate.
3. Provide a description. This will appear in some tools, like our search tools, so provide any appropriate information.
4. Click Continue to Select License to continue.

License Options

• Public Now: Can be immediately downloaded by any user.
• Public Later: Data is encrypted and passphrase protected. Encrypted data is hosted on the Tranche network, but it will remain encrypted and can only be accessed by those that you have shared the passphrase with. Using this method, data uploads can be publicly accessible only after you elect to publish the data (e.g. after a peer-reviewed publication is accepted).
• Custom License: You supply a custom license for use and the data is given the licensing terms of your choice. Choose whether to make data public or restrict access (encrypted, passphrase required). The data will carry your custom licensing terms.

• Note: Both the Public Now and Public Later options have the CCØ licensing terms. If you want to reserve some rights, you will want to select Custom License. You will be offered the opportunity to provide the license or make notes concerning use or contact information.

License Information

• Waive: If the data belongs to you, you can waive the rights and restrictions on the data.
• Assert: If the data does not belong to you but is available for the public, you can assert that the data has no restrictions on the use.

• Note: Since I created the data in for this demonstration (just a collection of screenshots), I Waived my rights.

1. In the Upload Panel Tab, your upload progress will be displayed. Note: It may take a few moments for your upload to appear.

1. After the upload is complete, a confirmation dialog contains the Hash, which you use (along with your passphrase, if you have one) to download the data. You will want to save this Hash.