Example Scenarios

In this section, we present example scenarios, or use cases, to help provide more context into the steps you would take to carry out specific goals.

• Use Case #1: Find and Download Files Associated With a Selected Study

• Use Case #2: Download Files in Bulk Using the Command Line Client

• Use Case #3: Accessing and Joining Metadata Files With Data

To make the most of these use cases, we recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the general layout of the portal and using its available tools to access data.

If you haven’t already, explore the following pages in this help site:

• Portal Tour

• Information Hierarchy

• Metadata

• Access Data

Last updated: September 15, 2026