Tool doesn't recognize input datasets

The expected input datatype assignment is explained on the tool form. Review the input select areas and the help section below the Execute button.

Understanding datatypes FAQ.

No datasets or collections available? Solutions:

1. Upload or Copy an appropriate dataset for the input into the active history.
   • To load new datasets, review the Upload tool and more choices under Get Data within Galaxy.
   • To copy datasets from a different history into the active history see this FAQ.
   • To use datasets loaded into a shared Data Library see this FAQ.
2. Resolve a datatype assignment incompatibility between the dataset and the tool.
   • To redetect a datatype see this FAQ.
   • To convert a datatype see this FAQ.
   • To change a datatype see this FAQ.
3. Individual datasets and dataset collections are selected differently on tool forms.
   • To select a collection input on a tool form see this FAQ.

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