MapNormalizer

Normalizes peak intensities to the percentage of the maximum intensity in the HPLC-MS map.

pot. predecessor tools	→ MapNormalizer →	pot. successor tools
PeakPickerHiRes		any tool operating on MS peak data (in mzML format)

The command line parameters of this tool are:

MapNormalizer -- Normalizes peak intensities in an MS run.
Full documentation: http://www.openms.de/doxygen/nightly/html/TOPP_MapNormalizer.html
Version: 3.6.0-pre-nightly-2026-03-06 Mar  7 2026, 01:46:19, Revision: c92c980
To cite OpenMS:
 + Pfeuffer, J., Bielow, C., Wein, S. et al.. OpenMS 3 enables reproducible analysis of large-scale mass spec
   trometry data. Nat Methods (2024). doi:10.1038/s41592-024-02197-7.

Usage:
  MapNormalizer <options>

Options (mandatory options marked with '*'):
  -in <file>*        Input file  (valid formats: 'mzML')
  -out <file>*       Output file  (valid formats: 'mzML')
                     
Common TOPP options:
  -ini <file>        Use the given TOPP INI file
  -threads <n>       Sets the number of threads allowed to be used by the TOPP tool (default: '1')
  -write_ini <file>  Writes the default configuration file
  --help             Shows options
  --helphelp         Shows all options (including advanced)

INI file documentation of this tool:

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required parameter

advanced parameter

This section lists all parameters supported by the tool. Parameters are organized into hierarchical subsections that group related settings together. Subsections may contain further subsections or individual parameters.

Each parameter entry contains the following information:

• Name The identifier used in configuration files and on the command line.
• Default value The value used if the parameter is not explicitly specified.
• Description A short explanation describing the purpose and behavior of the parameter.
• Tags Additional metadata associated with the parameter.
• Restrictions Allowed value ranges for numeric parameters or valid options for string parameters.

Parameter tags provide additional information about how a parameter is used. Some tags indicate whether a parameter is required or intended for advanced configuration, while others may be used internally by OpenMS or workflow tools.

Parameters highlighted as required must be specified for the tool to run successfully. Parameters marked as advanced allow fine-tuning of algorithm behavior and are typically not needed for standard workflows.

+MapNormalizerNormalizes peak intensities in an MS run.

version3.6.0-pre-nightly-2026-03-06 Version of the tool that generated this parameters file.

++1Instance '1' section for 'MapNormalizer'

in input file input file*.mzML

out output file output file*.mzML

log Name of log file (created only when specified)

debug0 Sets the debug level

threads1 Sets the number of threads allowed to be used by the TOPP tool

no_progressfalse Disables progress logging to command linetrue, false

forcefalse Overrides tool-specific checkstrue, false

testfalse Enables the test mode (needed for internal use only)true, false