Methods List

Both the Cloud Computing Platform (CCP) and the Analytics Engine display the Methods List section in the left column, which contains all methods available in the current environment. These methods are grouped by category for easy navigation.

Methods List

Method Card

Each method is described by the following attributes:

Name and Version Number: Identifies the method and its version. New versions may indicate updates or improvements, while older versions may be deprecated.
Authors: The person(s) responsible for creating or maintaining the method.
Description: Brief explanation of the method’s purpose or functionality.
Tags: Relevant tags that classify the method.
Infrastructures: Indicates the infrastructures where the method can be executed (usually, D4Science Production Infrastructure).

Method Detail

Managing Methods

To the right of each method, a series of buttons allows you to execute, edit, or manage the method.

Method Buttons

The available actions for each method depend on several factors, including:

The current page you are on (whether you are in the CCP or the Method Importer).
The user’s permissions regarding the method.
The sharing status of the method.

Some buttons may be hidden based on these conditions. Below are the possible actions:

Action Buttons

Play Button

Loads the method into the execution form, where users can configure the input and start the execution.

Availability: Shown only on the Cloud Computing Platform (CCP) page. The method must have at least one available infrastructure in the current VRE (Virtual Research Environment) to be executed; otherwise, the button will be hidden.