Managing Attributes with the GUI

The HDF5_BLS GUI provides built-in tools to easily manage standardized attributes within your HDF5 files, ensuring they remain compliant with the BioBrillouin normalization rules.

Adding Attributes

To add an attribute to a specific group or dataset:

  1. Select the desired element in the Architecture Tree (left panel).

  2. Click the “Edit Attribute” button located below the Properties tab widget.

  3. In the Edit Attribute window: - Group Selection: Choose a standardized group from the dropdown (e.g., MEASURE, SPECTROMETER). - Attribute Name: Select an existing name from the dropdown or click “new name” to enter a custom one. A grey italicized placeholder will guide your custom entry. - Value: If the selected attribute has recommended values, choose one from the dropdown. Otherwise, click “custom” to enter a manual value.

  4. Click OK to save the attribute to the HDF5 file. The Properties view will refresh automatically.

Removing Attributes

To remove an attribute:

  1. Select the element in the treeview.

  2. Click the “Remove Attribute” button (Currently a placeholder, implementation coming soon).

Exporting the Standardized List

The full list of standardized attributes can be exported to an Excel file for reference or manual data entry:

  1. Navigate to Tools > Export Normalized Attributes in the menu bar.

  2. Choose a destination path and save the file.

  3. The resulting Excel file will include dropdown menus in the “Value” column for all attributes that have recommended standardized values.

Tip

Exporting to Excel is highly recommended for preparing large batches of metadata or for sharing the attribute nomenclature with collaborators.