Dear all,
I am currently using serial cloner to make annotated DNA sequences (linear and/or circular ones). I am very happy with it. However, serial cloner is not super good at making beautiful plasmid maps. The maps are quite "ugly" compared to most other programs.
So basically right now I am looking for a program with the following features:
- free.
- runs on Windows (7 and up) and OSX (mac, 10.10 and up). A linux version would be welcome although not necessary.
- relatively easy to use/learn for inexperienced users (e.g. staff, trainees, students, ...). No coding or fancy tech-savvy knowledge required.
- can open .xdna files generated with serial cloner (including features and annotations).
- can generate nice-looking maps.
I don't care if the app is stand-alone (local) or in the browser (web app).
So far I the best option I found is SnapGene Viewer. Are there other options out there?
Thank you very much in advance for your help.
Best,
-a-
PS. The only thing I don't really like with SnapGene right now is that if ever I make any change to my file I then cannot save it in the original format (.xdna). I can save it as a .dna file that cannot be read by serial cloner. This could be an issue since users in the lab are likely to make small changes to our files and then save them as something not readable by serial cloner.
Any Recommendations For Software For Drawing Plasmid Maps?
Thanks a lot, I read that already. However I feel like my question is a little different, right?