Quick Start Guide

Access Fileglancer

1. Connect to Janelia network: Ensure you’re on the Janelia internal network or using the VPN
2. Open your browser: Navigate to fileglancer.int.janelia.org
3. Authenticate: Log in via Okta with your Janelia credentials

Navigate to your file share

Open your home folder

Home button: In the toolbar, click the home icon to view the contents of your home folder.

Find your group’s data

1. Use the search
   In the left sidebar, search for a group or team project

2. Expand zones
   Click on a Zone to expand it and see the file share paths it contains

3. Browse file share path
   Click on a file share path to view its contents in the file browser

Save a favorite

1. Navigate to a frequently-used folder
   Use the file browser to reach an important directory

2. Click the favorites icon
   Use the star icon in the toolbar to save the current location

3. Access later
   Your saved favorites will appear in the left sidebar for quick access

View OME-Zarr data

We’ll use an example data set to get familiar with the interface.

1. Copy path
   Copy this path into your clipboard:
   /nrs/opendata/ome-zarr-examples/fused-timeseries.zarr

2. Navigate
   Click the “Navigate to path” button in the toolbar, paste the path and click “Go”.

3. See metadata
   Since this is an OME-Zarr image, you can view all of its metadata along with a thumbnail image.

4. View image
   Click on the “View in Neuroglancer” button.

5. Create data link
   Viewing an image requires a data link, so click “Create Data Link” on the dialog that appears.

6. Visualize
   Your image will open in the Neuroglancer viewer for viewing.

Request a file conversion

If your data is not already in OME-Zarr format, we can help!

1. Navigate to Zarr data
   Browse to a Zarr or OME-Zarr directory

2. Open Properties Panel
   Ensure the right-side Properties panel is visible

3. Switch to Conversion tab
   Click the Conversion tab in the Properties Panel

4. Open conversion request
   Follow the prompts to submit your conversion request

5. Track progress
   Monitor your request status on the Tasks page

Essential Tips

Navigation Shortcuts

• Breadcrumbs: Use the breadcrumb trail to quickly move up directory levels.
• Copy path: Hover over the breadcrumbs to reveal a copy button that copies the current path into your clipboard.
• Paste onto page: Power users can take advantage of a special hidden feature: if you have a path in your clipboard, simply click anywhere in the file browser and paste using your usual keyboard shortcut. The “Navigate” dialog will come up automatically, prefilled with your path.

Data Link Management

• View all data links: Visit the Data Links page to see all your current data links
• Enable automatic data links: When creating data links, you can choose to enable automatic link creation for future similar actions

Getting Help

• Check data conversion task status: Visit the Tasks page to monitor conversion requests
• Built-in help: Look for help icons and tooltips throughout the interface
• Technical support: Use the integrated help desk system for complex issues

Common First Tasks

Scenario 1: Sharing Lab Data with an Internal Collaborator

1. Navigate to your lab’s shared data directory
2. Find the specific dataset you want to share
3. Create a data link using the Properties Panel
4. Send the data link to your collaborator

Scenario 2: Preparing Data for Analysis

1. Browse to your raw imaging data
2. Submit a conversion request using the Convert tab in the Properties panel
3. Monitor the conversion progress on the Tasks page
4. Once complete, create a data link for the converted data

Scenario 3: Organizing Your Workflow

1. Use search to find all your project directories
2. Save frequently-accessed folders as favorites
3. Create data links for datasets you reference often
4. Set up automatic data link creation for common sharing patterns

What’s Next?

Now that you’ve completed the basics, explore these guides for more detailed workflows:

• Navigation Guide: Master all navigation features
• Data Links Guide: Learn advanced sharing options
• File Conversion Guide: Understand the complete conversion process

Quick Reference

Task	Location	Action
Search for data	Left sidebar	Type group/team name
Navigate to specific path	Toolbar widget	Paste path and navigate
Save favorite	Toolbar	Click star icon
Create data link	Properties Panel	Toggle switch in Overview
Request conversion	Properties Panel	Use Conversion tab
View all data links	URL	Navigate to the Data Links page
Check data conversion task status	URL	Navigate to the Tasks page
Go to home directory	Toolbar	Click home icon