Locating Outputs
When your workflow completes, Workbench helps you locate your output files without directly managing the files themselves. The actual file locations are determined by your workflow engine configuration.
Understanding Output Locations
Output files remain in the storage location specified by your workflow engine. While Workbench doesn't move or copy these files, it provides a detailed list of output locations through the workflow run's monitoring page.
Viewing Your Outputs
To find your workflow outputs:
Navigate to your run's details page through the Monitor page
Select the "Outputs" tab
View the JSON-formatted output list, where:
Keys are output variable names from your WDL workflow
Values are full file paths to your outputs
For example:
Cloud Storage Locations
File paths indicate your cloud storage platform:
Google Cloud paths begin with
gs://Amazon Web Services paths begin with
s3://Microsoft Azure paths have no special prefix
Working with Output Files
To work with your output files:
Download the complete JSON output list using the "Download" button
Copy the JSON contents using the "Copy" button for programmatic access
Use your cloud provider's recommended tools to move or copy files
Contact your IT administrator for guidance on the best methods to transfer or manage output files in your environment.
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