
Interactive Methods
Tableau Method
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Allows multiple operators to be manipulated simultaneously in a pipeline
architecture; outputs of operators are connected to inputs of other operators
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Starting the system presents a blank workspace.
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File operations allow the user
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Clear the workspace
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Save the workspace
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Load a previously stored network
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Components menu allow the user to choose an operator to add to the workspace
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Component appears as a rectangle with the name of the operator and labels
for input and output
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Operators can be repositioned on the workspace by left-button dragging
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Parameters can be set for the operator by double-clicking on the operator
name
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Operators can be deleted by right-clicking on the operator name
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Building a network
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Always should start with an "ImageLoad" component
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Probably end with "ImageDisplay" component
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Click on an "output" and drag to an "input" to establish a connection
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Output can go to multiple destinations; Input can only be received from
one location
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Avoid Loops! (system will hang)