3.2.32 Parameter -y

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3.2.32 Parameter -y

Parameter -y

Function Specifies X dropoff value for ungapped extensions (in bits)

Default 0

Input format real

Example To set ungapped extension X dropoff to 20, use: -y 20

Parameter	-y
Function	Specifies X dropoff value for ungapped extensions (in bits)
Default	0
Input format	real
Example	To set ungapped extension X dropoff to 20, use: -y 20

Note:

Defaults are 20 for blastn, 10 for megablast, and 7 for all others.

Tao Tao 2006-12-29