findAllenStructure Finds the file path for an Allen Brain Atlas structure mask

Syntax

filename = findAllenStructure(structureId, res)

Description

filename = findAllenStructure(structureId, res) generates the file path for a specific Allen Brain Atlas structure mask based on the provided structure ID and resolution.

Examples

filename = findAllenStructure(997, 100)
filename = findAllenStructure(8, 50)

Input Arguments

structureId - ID of the structure (integer) The unique identifier for the structure in the Allen Brain Atlas.

res - resolution (integer) The resolution of the structure mask in microns.

Output Arguments

filename - file path (character vector) The full file path to the structure mask file.

Usage Notes

If the file does not exist, a warning is issued suggesting the use of mouselab.download_structure_mask to download the required file.

Authors

Mehul Gajwani, Monash University, 2025