Frequently Asked Questions

How can I use NaviCell for data visualization?
How to find the gene or protein of my interest on the map in NaviCell?

Scroll through the selection panel that contains the list of all entities of the map including proteins and genes and select your gene or protein. Markers will appear on the map indicating all modifications of the selected gene or protein.

How to find map modules?

Scroll through the selection panel that contains the list of all entities of the map including map modules, select modules of your interest. Markers will appear on the map indicating selected modules. Each module can be visualised in the context of the whole map or individually.

Where to leave my suggestions?

Reply can be lest in the last section of each annotation post in the blog. Access the blog that contains annotation posts clicking on the blog icon (book)in any pop-up bubble on the map. See explanation in the User's Guide.

I am interested to use the map displayed in NaviCell. Do I have access to the maps?

The files of the maps used to generated NaviCell pages can be downloaded from the NaviCell interface, provided that the map manager make it possible. It is the case for the collection of maps at the NaviCell web-site.

How to upload my map?

Maps can only be uploaded by the users if NaviCell application is installed on their computers. For instructions how to install NaviCell and upload you map in NaviCell please contact NaviCell managers: Send Email to: navicell@curie.fr
Please take note of the section: "Requirements for Preparing CellDesigner map for NaviCell" in the User's Guide.

In what format to upload my map to NaviCell?

There are three requirements for uploading CellDesigner maps to the NaviCell: (1) the map should be in the xml format, (2) the corresponding image of the map in hte png format and (3) the config file should be provided. See section: "General requirements for Preparing CellDesigner map for NaviCell" in the User's Guide.

Can I use NaviCell without installing it?

NaviCell can be used for exploring the current collection of maps on our servers and leaving replies on the blog. For further use of NaviCell as uploading your map in NaviCell or installing NaviCell application on your computer please see our installation section.

What are the requirements for NaviCell installation?

See requirements in the section: "Preparing CellDesigner map for NaviCell" in the User's Guide.