Add list value support for missing fields

[sellth]

Describe the Bug

Inputting a semicolon separated list in any Characteristics, Comment, Parameter, or Factor field results in AltamISA creating a list value for that object. In case of Characteristics and Parameters these lists are handled by SODAR without any problems. Lists in special protocol parameter Performer fields however result in raw Python list notation being rendered (i.e. ['Person 1', 'Person 2']). Entering semicolons in Comment fields results in an exception and a no longer usable ISA-tab.

How to Reproduce

1. Create a new SODAR project.
2. Edit samplesheets.
3. Add semicolon-separated values in Comment and Performer fields.

Expected Behavior

Lists should be rendered in a similar way to Characteristics and Parameter fields. As Comments and Performer fields cannot be differentiated from "normal" characteristics and parameters in the SODAR samplesheet editor, this case needs to be handled. Putting multiple performers for a Process is actually a useful option when more than one person should be credited.

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[mikkonie]

It's not broken, it has never been implemented. I haven't been told this is a feature in altamISA nowadays.

If all characteristics and factor values are to be included, this will be a major change. We will have to see about prioritization.

[sellth]

Actually, the AltamISA part is wrong. I did not check before, but it seems like AltamISA is not processing these values into lists. So the issue as of now is: adding semicolons using SODAR's own samplesheet editor results in weird code being shown or an uncaught exception during rendering.

[mikkonie]

It's not really weird code if the value is unsupported :) The crash should be avoided though. Can you (privately) send me a copy of the samplesheets where such a crash occurs?

[sellth]

Altamisa feature request: bihealth/altamisa#140

[mikkonie]

Doing this as a part of #2033.

[mikkonie]

Done. If I overlooked something or you run into bugs, please open new ticket(s) about it.