convert_gtf_to_granges

Reads a GTF file into a GRanges object and saves the object as an RDS file.

Inputs

Channel name	Description	Type
`opt`	A map of task-specific variables.	`map`
`tag`	A unique identifier to use in the tag directive.	`string`
`genome`	Name of the genome, eg “mm10 + GFP”. This is used to create the `Seqinfo` object.	`string`
`gtf`	Path to the GTF file.	`file`
`fai`	Path to a FastA index file for the genome that the GTF is relevant to. This is used to create the `Seqinfo` object.	`file`

Emission name	Description	Type	Filename pattern
`opt`	A map of task-specific variables.	`map`
`task`	YAML-formatted file of task parameters and software versions used by the task.	`file`	`task.yaml`
`granges`	RDS obejct of a `GRanges` object.	`file`	`granges.rds`

The GenomicRanges package defines general purpose containers for storing and manipulating genomic intervals and variables defined along a genome.

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