refine parameter checking

informative error instead of raised exception when `--reference` isn't given to bench or refine
ACEnglish · Feb 13, 2025 · ac7a4f6 · ac7a4f6
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diff --git a/truvari/refine.py b/truvari/refine.py
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ def check_params(args):
     elif args.reference is None:
         args.reference = params["reference"]
 
-    if not os.path.exists(args.reference):
+    if args.reference is not None and not os.path.exists(args.reference):
         check_fail = True
         logging.error("Reference %s does not exist", args.reference)