From 43423a6c827fc771bc635a851f9e658490ed71d8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adam Wojciak Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:09:20 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 9 +++++++-- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9221e71..c54c003 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -5,13 +5,18 @@ The data entry automator is a tool that allows you to automate the process of en ## Usage -The program can currently only be run from the command line, though a GUI is planned for the future. +The program can currently be run from either the command line or via a GUI. ### Running the Program +##### Not Recommended Run the program using the following command: ```bash java -jar data-entry-automator.jar -i [options] ``` + +##### Recommended +Run the program by installing the app using one of releases on the (releases)[https://github.com/AdamW78/Data-Entry-Automator/releases] page. Once installed, navigate to the install location (or create a desktop shortcut) and open the application to access the GUI. The program should look something like: + #### Options | Argument | Short Form | Usage | Description | Default Value | @@ -48,4 +53,4 @@ The input to the data entry automator is a `.xlsx` file with the following colum > > In the above example, only the `Condition`, `Sample Number`, `Baseline`, and `Day XX` columns are used. > -> The `Strain` column is excluded in the example, but the `Condition` column is present, so it is okay. The file would be fine with a `Condition` and `Strain` column or just a `Strain` column, but it would not be valid with neither. \ No newline at end of file +> The `Strain` column is excluded in the example, but the `Condition` column is present, so it is okay. The file would be fine with a `Condition` and `Strain` column or just a `Strain` column, but it would not be valid with neither.