Need a way to stack data where some files are missing

[sg-s]

It should insert dummy data and mark it as such so that stacking is possible even when missing data is present

[sg-s]

I think the best way to do this not to change consolidate in any way, but write a new function that generates dummy data when it finds missing files.

[sg-s]

but that won't work if we have to read the actual data -- how do we create ABF files? the best thing to do is to intercept the call in consolidate and make stuff up

[sg-s]

Or, just put this on ice and offer a "force" option to consolidate