NAME

       lastdb - genome-scale comparison of biological sequences

SYNOPSIS

       lastdb [options] output-name fasta-sequence-file(s)

DESCRIPTION

       Prepare sequences for subsequent alignment with lastal.

       Main  Options: -h: show all options and their default settings -p: interpret the sequences
       as proteins -c: soft-mask lowercase letters

       Advanced  Options  (default  settings):  -Q:  input   format:   0=fasta,   1=fastq-sanger,
       2=fastq-solexa,  3=fastq-illumina  (0)  -s:  volume  size (unlimited) -m: seed pattern -u:
       subset seed file (yass.seed) -w: index step (1)  -a:  user-defined  alphabet  -i:  minimum
       limit  on initial matches per query position (0) -b: bucket depth -x: just count sequences
       and letters -v: be verbose: write messages about what lastdb is doing

REPORTING BUGS

       Report bugs to: last-align (ATmark) googlegroups (dot) com
       LAST home page: http://last.cbrc.jp/