[EMBOSS] wrong clustal output format?

[Gabor Toth]

Hi,

The clustal (= aln) output format ('-osformat clustal') seems to be outdated.
EMBOSS programs write multiple alignments in Clustal W(1.4) format where the 
sequences are tabulated into 10-residue columns. The extra spaces prevent 
e.g. seaview from correctly reading the alignment.
Recent Clustal W versions write only two columns per line, one for the 
sequence identifier and another one for the sequence. It would make sense if 
EMBOSS adhered to the current ALN format in its 'clustal' output while 
retaining the ability to read both formats (as it correctly does).

Regards,

Gabor Toth