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Clarify can't use batchfiles with DOWNLOAD_FILES #215

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Expand Up @@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ To use a batch file with run_batch_general.py, enter the name of the batch file
At the bottom of the file, set `batch=True` in the command for the step you are running.
(e.g. `MakeAnalysisJobs(batch=True)`)
Note that if you do not follow our standard file organization, under **#not project specific, unless you deviate from the structure** you will also need to edit `batchpath`.
Note that batch files are NOT currently compatible with `DOWNLOAD_FILES` being set to True, since the file downloading code cannot at this time parse the batch file to figure out the necessary files needed for the run.

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