io_read_database

The database structure holds information that is relevant to the entire project rather than on a per reading, per contig or per 'whatever' basis. Among other things it keeps track of the amount of information stored.

io_read_database io

Reads the database structure from a specified io number and stores it in a keyed list. Returns the structure as keyed list when successful, or a blank string for failure.

io_write_database io keyed_list_contents

Writes the database structure stored in the keyed_list to a specified io number. Returns 0 for success, -1 for failure.

For a description of the database structure, see (FIXME) "The GDatabase Structure".