NAME

Bio::Tools::Run::ParametersI - A Base object for the parameters used to run programs

SYNOPSIS

# do not use this object directly, it provides the following methods
# for its subclasses

my $void   = $obj->set_parameter("parameter_name","parameter_value"); 
my $value  = $obj->get_parameter("parameter_name");

DESCRIPTION

This is a basic container to hold the parameters used to run a program.

FEEDBACK

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User feedback is an integral part of the evolution of this and other Bioperl modules. Send your comments and suggestions preferably to the Bioperl mailing list. Your participation is much appreciated.

bioperl-l@bioperl.org                  - General discussion
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Support

Please direct usage questions or support issues to the mailing list:

bioperl-l@bioperl.org

rather than to the module maintainer directly. Many experienced and reponsive experts will be able look at the problem and quickly address it. Please include a thorough description of the problem with code and data examples if at all possible.

Reporting Bugs

Report bugs to the Bioperl bug tracking system to help us keep track of the bugs and their resolution. Bug reports can be submitted via the web:

https://redmine.open-bio.org/projects/bioperl/

AUTHOR - Chad Matsalla

Email bioinformatics1 at dieselwurks dot com

APPENDIX

The rest of the documentation details each of the object methods. Internal methods are usually preceded with a _

get_parameter

Title   : get_parameter
Usage   : $parameter_object->get_parameter($param_name);
Function: Get the value of a parameter named $param_name
Returns : A scalar that should be a string
Args    : A scalar that should be a string

set_parameter

Title   : set_parameter
Usage   : $parameter_object->set_parameter($param_name => $param_value);
Function: Set the value of a parameter named $param_name to $param_value
Returns : Void
Args    : A hash containing name=>value pairs