====== Database Export ======
Many validated identification results can be exported within a relational database. 
This feature requires 
  * Postgresql 
  * an existing database

For more information on MSI db, see [[..:msidb|corresponding page]]

===== Connecting to a database =====
  * Disconnect from the database and quit pgAdmin III
  * Go back to IRMa
  * In IRMa preferences select the DB export tab
  * Under Connection settings, select Edit
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  * Test connexion to make sure you can access the DB
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  * Make sure that under the tab « Saved elements » you deselect the export of unassigned queries and peptides (this slows down the transfer and tracks quite useless information)
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  * **You’re ready to export**
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