---
name: "bp_split_seq"
section: "1p"
platform: "linux"
package: "bioperl"
version: "1.7.8-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/bp_split_seq"
---

# bp\_split\_seq(1p)

splits a sequence into equal sized chunks with an optional overlapping range

## NAME

bp\_split\_seq - splits a sequence into equal sized chunks with an optional\
             overlapping range

## SYNOPSIS

bp\_split\_seq -c 10000 \[-o 1000\] \[-i\] -f seq.in

## DESCRIPTION

The script will split sequences into chunks

Mandatory Options:

```
  -c  Desired length of the resulting sequences.
  -f  Input file (must be FASTA format).
```

Special Options:

```
  -o  Overlapping range between the resulting sequences.
  -i  Create an index file with the resulting sequence files. This is
      useful if you want to pass this list as input arguments into
      another programs (i.e. CLUSTAL, HMMER, etc.).
```

## FEEDBACK

### Mailing Lists

User feedback is an integral part of the evolution of this and other Bioperl modules. Send your comments and suggestions preferably to the Bioperl mailing list.  Your participation is much appreciated.

```
  bioperl-l@bioperl.org                  - General discussion
  http://bioperl.org/wiki/Mailing_lists  - About the mailing lists
```

### Reporting Bugs

Report bugs to the Bioperl bug tracking system to help us keep track of the bugs and their resolution. Bug reports can be submitted via the web:

```
  https://github.com/bioperl/bioperl-live/issues
```

## AUTHORS

```
  Ewan Birney E<lt>birney-at-ebi.ac.ukE<gt>
  Mauricio Herrera Cuadra E<lt>mauricio at intelligenomes.comE<gt>
  (some enhancements)
```