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title: "Merge FastQ/A Files"
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Introduction This tool allows to merge multiple Fasta or FastQ files into one.  The input as well as the output files can be in compressed (.gz) format.  The tool is located in the General Module of OmicsBox under  FastQ Tools → Merge FastQ/FastA Files .   The two wizard pages allow to define the input files (fastq or fasta) as well as the output file ( Figure 1  and  Figure 2 ). Input FastQ or FastA formatted sequences. Please make sure that you either provide FastQ or FastA files.  Do not mix formats. Output Compress Output This option compresses the output file in .gz format. Merged Fastq/a The file location of the merged file.