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| - | |===== Contents | + | ====== Identification Using Links ====== |
| - | ===== Introduction | + | ==== Introduction ==== |
| The automatic labeling of segments is based on computations using only link lengths (separations between markers). No other application specific information is required or used, resulting in an extremely general method. The entire process is incorporated into the // | The automatic labeling of segments is based on computations using only link lengths (separations between markers). No other application specific information is required or used, resulting in an extremely general method. The entire process is incorporated into the // | ||
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| The current implementation is still evolving because the techniques and procedures described in this documentation are novel and are based on limited experience with limited data sets. Users are encouraged to experiment with applications to their own data sets and share their experiences with the AMASS user community. | The current implementation is still evolving because the techniques and procedures described in this documentation are novel and are based on limited experience with limited data sets. Users are encouraged to experiment with applications to their own data sets and share their experiences with the AMASS user community. | ||
| - | ===== Applicability | + | ==== Applicability ==== |
| The techniques described here are designed to facilitate the association of segments with marker labels and make it a less manually intensive process. Effectiveness will depend on the quality of the .seg data and a number of factors related in complex ways to the links that the user defines between markers. | The techniques described here are designed to facilitate the association of segments with marker labels and make it a less manually intensive process. Effectiveness will depend on the quality of the .seg data and a number of factors related in complex ways to the links that the user defines between markers. | ||
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| The data base for the automatic labeling consists of a list of __links__ (pairs of marker labels plus their separations) between markers whose separations are expected to be more-or-less constant throughout the .seg file, i.e. the process is most effective if the links are of constant or near constant length. A link may be defined between any pair of segments by simple mouse clicks on two points, but the effectiveness of a link in aiding segment identifications will depend on a number of factors. On the other hand the method is completely general and does not depend on any other input pertaining to the marker configurations. | The data base for the automatic labeling consists of a list of __links__ (pairs of marker labels plus their separations) between markers whose separations are expected to be more-or-less constant throughout the .seg file, i.e. the process is most effective if the links are of constant or near constant length. A link may be defined between any pair of segments by simple mouse clicks on two points, but the effectiveness of a link in aiding segment identifications will depend on a number of factors. On the other hand the method is completely general and does not depend on any other input pertaining to the marker configurations. | ||
| - | ===== Definitions | + | ==== Definitions ==== |
| * ****Link**** A link is a defined connection between two markers. It consists of the labels of the two markers, a nominal separation of the markers in user distance units, the maximum and minimum separations of the two markers, and a three component RGB color value that is to be used to draw the link in the **view area**. | * ****Link**** A link is a defined connection between two markers. It consists of the labels of the two markers, a nominal separation of the markers in user distance units, the maximum and minimum separations of the two markers, and a three component RGB color value that is to be used to draw the link in the **view area**. | ||
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| A composite body is a most general type and contains a mixture of chains and fully connected bodies connected by links. | A composite body is a most general type and contains a mixture of chains and fully connected bodies connected by links. | ||
| - | ===== Identify buttons | + | ==== Identify buttons ==== |
| This section briefly describes the buttons in the **command area** that are used to identify segments using link information. | This section briefly describes the buttons in the **command area** that are used to identify segments using link information. | ||
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| * ****ID frame**** This button __switches to a mode__ whereby each frame selected by the frame cursor is processed to compute segment identifications using the current link information. Each frame is treated independently of all other frames but all UIDs are preserved, i.e. the CIDs from any previous computation are first cleared. All resulting CIDs are shown in green. | * ****ID frame**** This button __switches to a mode__ whereby each frame selected by the frame cursor is processed to compute segment identifications using the current link information. Each frame is treated independently of all other frames but all UIDs are preserved, i.e. the CIDs from any previous computation are first cleared. All resulting CIDs are shown in green. | ||
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| * ****Scale**** This spin box allows the user to temporarily scale all link lengths in the program memory, and is primarily useful for applying a link file to different sized subjects. | * ****Scale**** This spin box allows the user to temporarily scale all link lengths in the program memory, and is primarily useful for applying a link file to different sized subjects. | ||
| - | ===== Link buttons | + | ==== Link buttons ==== |
| The **LINKS** mode button enables/ | The **LINKS** mode button enables/ | ||
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| * ****Clear**** Clicking this button deletes all link data currently in memory. | * ****Clear**** Clicking this button deletes all link data currently in memory. | ||
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| * ****Save**** This button becomes enabled once **Set** (links) has been performed. It saves the link data to the Project link file. To save to a different file use the menu **File/Save links as…** command. | * ****Save**** This button becomes enabled once **Set** (links) has been performed. It saves the link data to the Project link file. To save to a different file use the menu **File/Save links as…** command. | ||
| - | ===== Menu commands | + | ==== Menu commands ==== |
| The following commands pertaining to links are available from the main menu bar. | The following commands pertaining to links are available from the main menu bar. | ||
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| +/- 5% Aqua | +/- 5% Aqua | ||
| +/- 0% Blue | +/- 0% Blue | ||
| - | ===== Links ===== | + | ==== Links ==== |
| This section describes links in detail. | This section describes links in detail. | ||
| - | ==== Defining links ==== | + | === Defining links === |
| Links may be created any time the **LINKS** mode is selected, and they may be defined in conjunction with segment identifications. | Links may be created any time the **LINKS** mode is selected, and they may be defined in conjunction with segment identifications. | ||
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| In order to identify points in conjunction with link creation first select marker labels in the label area in the order in which they will be applied to unlabeled points, then proceed to create the links as described above. The selected marker labels will only be assigned when you click on unidentified points, and you may include already identified points freely during the sequence. | In order to identify points in conjunction with link creation first select marker labels in the label area in the order in which they will be applied to unlabeled points, then proceed to create the links as described above. The selected marker labels will only be assigned when you click on unidentified points, and you may include already identified points freely during the sequence. | ||
| - | ==== Deleting links ==== | + | === Deleting links === |
| To delete a particular link it must be visible in the **view area** display. Move the mouse cursor so that it is near the link and then **Left double-click** while holding down the **Shift** key. | To delete a particular link it must be visible in the **view area** display. Move the mouse cursor so that it is near the link and then **Left double-click** while holding down the **Shift** key. | ||
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| You may also edit the links currently in memory by selecting **Edit/ | You may also edit the links currently in memory by selecting **Edit/ | ||
| - | ==== Changing link color ==== | + | === Changing link color === |
| The user can select the color with which an individual link is drawn. To change the color of a visible link move the cursor to the vicinity of the link and **Left single-click** while holding down the **Shift** key. This will cause the color picker window to appear and allow you to choose either a standard color or a custom color for that link. The default color for drawing links is red, but can be changed by selecting **Edit/Link color** from the main tool bar. From then on the selected color will be assigned to all links that you create. | The user can select the color with which an individual link is drawn. To change the color of a visible link move the cursor to the vicinity of the link and **Left single-click** while holding down the **Shift** key. This will cause the color picker window to appear and allow you to choose either a standard color or a custom color for that link. The default color for drawing links is red, but can be changed by selecting **Edit/Link color** from the main tool bar. From then on the selected color will be assigned to all links that you create. | ||
| - | ==== Graphing link lengths | + | === Graphing link lengths === |
| You may use the capability described in **[[Other: | You may use the capability described in **[[Other: | ||
| - | ==== Setting links ==== | + | === Setting links === |
| When a links is first created only its length at the current frame is known, and its minimum and maximum lengths are set at +/- 10% of its current length. These data are then used to calculate other identifications, | When a links is first created only its length at the current frame is known, and its minimum and maximum lengths are set at +/- 10% of its current length. These data are then used to calculate other identifications, | ||
| - | ==== Extending links ==== | + | === Extending links === |
| This command updates the current link length limits held in memory by incorporating the link lengths available from the current data. It can only decrease the minimum lengths and increase the maximum permitted lengths of links, and as such will mostly have an effect on the **ID all** function. | This command updates the current link length limits held in memory by incorporating the link lengths available from the current data. It can only decrease the minimum lengths and increase the maximum permitted lengths of links, and as such will mostly have an effect on the **ID all** function. | ||
| - | ==== Saving links (Save) | + | === Saving links (Save) === |
| Once **Set** (links) has been activated the **Save** (links) button becomes enabled allowing the link data to be saved to the project link file and used for identifying similar .//seg// files. | Once **Set** (links) has been activated the **Save** (links) button becomes enabled allowing the link data to be saved to the project link file and used for identifying similar .//seg// files. | ||
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| If you use the **Save** (links) button and have not specified a project link file you will be presented with the **Save links as…** option, and the opportunity to designate it as the project link file. | If you use the **Save** (links) button and have not specified a project link file you will be presented with the **Save links as…** option, and the opportunity to designate it as the project link file. | ||
| - | ==== Editing links ==== | + | === Editing links === |
| The **Edit/ | The **Edit/ | ||
| - | ==== Link file format | + | === Link file format === |
| The link file is an ASCII file that contains a comment line as the first line, followed by a line of data for each defined link. A line describing a link consists of: | The link file is an ASCII file that contains a comment line as the first line, followed by a line of data for each defined link. A line describing a link consists of: | ||
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| The numerical items must be separated by spaces. An example of a link file is: | The numerical items must be separated by spaces. An example of a link file is: | ||
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| Note that the minimum and maximum distances used are not true values but may be modified by the program to remove outliers caused by measurement noise. | Note that the minimum and maximum distances used are not true values but may be modified by the program to remove outliers caused by measurement noise. | ||
| - | ===== Identify tools ===== | + | ==== Identify tools ==== |
| The techniques for using links to aid in identification are still evolving, but described here are some methods that seem to work quite well, at least for the data sets on which testing has been carried out. The computation to identify segments based solely on distances is very complex and the outcome depends on many factors, some of which are: | The techniques for using links to aid in identification are still evolving, but described here are some methods that seem to work quite well, at least for the data sets on which testing has been carried out. The computation to identify segments based solely on distances is very complex and the outcome depends on many factors, some of which are: | ||
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| The following subsections describe in detail the main tools and methods available for identifications based on link length information. | The following subsections describe in detail the main tools and methods available for identifications based on link length information. | ||
| - | ==== The ID frame mode ==== | + | === The ID frame mode === |
| After initially defining or loading the links you will typically start the identification process by clicking on the **ID frame** button to put the program into the **ID frame** mode. This button may be toggled between on and off. | After initially defining or loading the links you will typically start the identification process by clicking on the **ID frame** button to put the program into the **ID frame** mode. This button may be toggled between on and off. | ||
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| The **ID frame** mode can be cancelled by clicking again on the **ID frame** button, clicking on the **ID all** button, or clicking on the **Set** (links) button. | The **ID frame** mode can be cancelled by clicking again on the **ID frame** button, clicking on the **ID all** button, or clicking on the **Set** (links) button. | ||
| - | ==== ID all ==== | + | === ID all === |
| The **ID all** button causes the program to try and identify all segments over all frames using the currently available link data and UIDs. The button only becomes enabled when the **ID frame** mode is on, and when clicked it | The **ID all** button causes the program to try and identify all segments over all frames using the currently available link data and UIDs. The button only becomes enabled when the **ID frame** mode is on, and when clicked it | ||
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| If there are just a few incorrect CIDs you can cancel them or correct them before doing the confirmation, | If there are just a few incorrect CIDs you can cancel them or correct them before doing the confirmation, | ||
| - | ==== Confirm frame (Enter key) ==== | + | === Confirm frame (Enter key) === |
| Any time all CIDs are correct in the currently displayed frame you can click on the **Confirm frame** button (or press **Enter**) to convert the CIDs to UIDs which will then add to the pool of data used to make additional identifications. Only the CIDs under the frame cursor and those shown in green in the label and view areas will be affected. | Any time all CIDs are correct in the currently displayed frame you can click on the **Confirm frame** button (or press **Enter**) to convert the CIDs to UIDs which will then add to the pool of data used to make additional identifications. Only the CIDs under the frame cursor and those shown in green in the label and view areas will be affected. | ||
| - | ==== Confirm all ==== | + | === Confirm all === |
| This command will typically be used after an **ID all** command and results in the conversion of all CIDs (drawn in green in the continuity area) to UIDs. Before using this command you should scan the file over all frames and make corrections as necessary to ensure that all CIDs are correct. Incorrect UIDs will typically compromise all successive identification computations. | This command will typically be used after an **ID all** command and results in the conversion of all CIDs (drawn in green in the continuity area) to UIDs. Before using this command you should scan the file over all frames and make corrections as necessary to ensure that all CIDs are correct. Incorrect UIDs will typically compromise all successive identification computations. | ||
| - | ==== Scale ==== | + | === Scale === |
| The Scale value can only be modified when the program is in the **ID frame** mode and the **LINKS** mode is switched off, and it is most easily changed by placing the mouse cursor over the box and rotating the mouse wheel. The indicated scaling is temporarily applied to the link lengths when doing the identification computations, | The Scale value can only be modified when the program is in the **ID frame** mode and the **LINKS** mode is switched off, and it is most easily changed by placing the mouse cursor over the box and rotating the mouse wheel. The indicated scaling is temporarily applied to the link lengths when doing the identification computations, | ||
| - | ==== Clear IDs ==== | + | === Clear IDs === |
| The action of this button has been modified to provide two levels of functionality. If any CIDs are present (indicated by green in the **continuity area** and green points in the **view area**) then clicking on this button will delete all of the CIDs and leave UIDs unchanged. A second click of the button will then delete all UIDs (yellow). **Caution: | The action of this button has been modified to provide two levels of functionality. If any CIDs are present (indicated by green in the **continuity area** and green points in the **view area**) then clicking on this button will delete all of the CIDs and leave UIDs unchanged. A second click of the button will then delete all UIDs (yellow). **Caution: | ||
| - | ==== Canceling assignments | + | === Canceling assignments === |
| Both CIDs and UIDs for a point may be cancelled by **double Left-clicking** on the point in the **view area**. __Additionally__ they can be cancelled by placing the mouse cursor near the point so that the marker label shows and then pressing the **Delete** key. | Both CIDs and UIDs for a point may be cancelled by **double Left-clicking** on the point in the **view area**. __Additionally__ they can be cancelled by placing the mouse cursor near the point so that the marker label shows and then pressing the **Delete** key. | ||
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| For CIDs another method may be used. Selecting a CIDs label in the label area cancels the identification and also selects the label for use in the next identification to be applied. To cancel the identifications of a number of CIDs it is possible to select their labels in the **label area** and then cancel them all with a **double Left-click** within the **label area**, or by changing the displayed frame with the frame slider or mouse wheel. | For CIDs another method may be used. Selecting a CIDs label in the label area cancels the identification and also selects the label for use in the next identification to be applied. To cancel the identifications of a number of CIDs it is possible to select their labels in the **label area** and then cancel them all with a **double Left-click** within the **label area**, or by changing the displayed frame with the frame slider or mouse wheel. | ||
| - | ==== Transferring computed assignments | + | === Transferring computed assignments === |
| You can select any number of labels belonging to CIDs in the **label area** (ones with a green background) just as you can for unassigned labels, and then apply them to unlabeled points in the normal manner. As you select each label the identification of the segment having that label will be cancelled. | You can select any number of labels belonging to CIDs in the **label area** (ones with a green background) just as you can for unassigned labels, and then apply them to unlabeled points in the normal manner. As you select each label the identification of the segment having that label will be cancelled. | ||
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| The assignment can actually be made to any other unidentified point, however you will be presented with a message that there is a conflict in the assignment, and asked to resolve it. | The assignment can actually be made to any other unidentified point, however you will be presented with a message that there is a conflict in the assignment, and asked to resolve it. | ||
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| In this case you can cancel the assignment (**Cancel**), | In this case you can cancel the assignment (**Cancel**), | ||
| - | ==== Set (links) | + | === Set (links) === |
| The ability of the program to identify marker segments is highly dependent on accurate link length data which is usually not available when the link is first defined. When a link is first created the program records its length at the current frame and estimates its minimum and maximum lengths which are then used to identify other segments. At any time we may use the Set (links) command to have the program use all existing UIDs to improve the accuracy of the length data for all links defined so far. | The ability of the program to identify marker segments is highly dependent on accurate link length data which is usually not available when the link is first defined. When a link is first created the program records its length at the current frame and estimates its minimum and maximum lengths which are then used to identify other segments. At any time we may use the Set (links) command to have the program use all existing UIDs to improve the accuracy of the length data for all links defined so far. | ||
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| Note that before using the **Set** or **Extend** command you must first confirm or cancel the identifications of any CIDs. | Note that before using the **Set** or **Extend** command you must first confirm or cancel the identifications of any CIDs. | ||
| - | ==== Set vs. Extend | + | === Set vs. Extend === |
| The **Set** command measures the current UIDs to define the link lengths and limits. The **Extend** command measures the same UIDs but modifies the currently defined lengths to include the new data. If you create new links in a file then **Extend** has the same function as **Set**. The **Extend** function will “extend” the link data created with another .//seg// file to include the lengths present in the current .//seg// file. Note that increases in link length limits may make the identification capability less effective. | The **Set** command measures the current UIDs to define the link lengths and limits. The **Extend** command measures the same UIDs but modifies the currently defined lengths to include the new data. If you create new links in a file then **Extend** has the same function as **Set**. The **Extend** function will “extend” the link data created with another .//seg// file to include the lengths present in the current .//seg// file. Note that increases in link length limits may make the identification capability less effective. | ||
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| - | ===== Identifying without a link file ===== | + | ==== Identifying without a link file ==== |
| The suggested procedure for creating a link file or identifying a one-of trial is essentially the same, and is described in this section. It is difficult to prescribe a specific sequence of actions to be used to identify any one .seg file, hence we describe what actions are available, provide some general guidelines in the this section, and leave it to users to experiment and refine their own techniques. | The suggested procedure for creating a link file or identifying a one-of trial is essentially the same, and is described in this section. It is difficult to prescribe a specific sequence of actions to be used to identify any one .seg file, hence we describe what actions are available, provide some general guidelines in the this section, and leave it to users to experiment and refine their own techniques. | ||
| - | ==== Select frames | + | === Select frames === |
| You may first wish to set the frame limits to avoid computations in part of the file where the data is poor. To set the first relevant frame move the frame slider to the desired position and press the **Home** key. To set the last frame use the **End** key after moving to the last desired frame. | You may first wish to set the frame limits to avoid computations in part of the file where the data is poor. To set the first relevant frame move the frame slider to the desired position and press the **Home** key. To set the last frame use the **End** key after moving to the last desired frame. | ||
| - | ==== Identify markers | + | === Identify markers === |
| The next step is to move the frame slider to a location in the file where most markers are visible and can be readily identified. Identify the markers in your first body by selecting the appropriate labels in the **label area** and then clicking on the points in the **view area**. | The next step is to move the frame slider to a location in the file where most markers are visible and can be readily identified. Identify the markers in your first body by selecting the appropriate labels in the **label area** and then clicking on the points in the **view area**. | ||
| - | ==== Create the links ==== | + | === Create the links === |
| Next click the **LINKS** mode button to allow the creation of links, and then create the links for the body by Left and/or Right clicking on the identified segments as described in **[[# | Next click the **LINKS** mode button to allow the creation of links, and then create the links for the body by Left and/or Right clicking on the identified segments as described in **[[# | ||
| - | ==== Use the ID frame mode ==== | + | === Use the ID frame mode === |
| Once you have created the desired links click on the **ID frame** button and move the frame slider to a new position (you can also use the mouse wheel to do this). Once the mouse button is released the program will attempt to identify segments in the current frame with the marker labels that form the body. The program will display computer identified segments (CIDs) in green. | Once you have created the desired links click on the **ID frame** button and move the frame slider to a new position (you can also use the mouse wheel to do this). Once the mouse button is released the program will attempt to identify segments in the current frame with the marker labels that form the body. The program will display computer identified segments (CIDs) in green. | ||
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| The strategy should be to move the frame slider to positions where CIDs are calculated correctly, and then confirm the assignments by use of the **Confirm frame** button (also the **Enter** key) to change the green CIDs to yellow UIDs. | The strategy should be to move the frame slider to positions where CIDs are calculated correctly, and then confirm the assignments by use of the **Confirm frame** button (also the **Enter** key) to change the green CIDs to yellow UIDs. | ||
| - | ==== Correct the identifications | + | === Correct the identifications === |
| However even the best frames may have CIDs that are incorrect, especially if there are a number of links of similar lengths, the link lengths have large variations throughout the trial, or markers are missing from the view. In such situations you should manually cancel and/or modify assignments incorrect assignments, | However even the best frames may have CIDs that are incorrect, especially if there are a number of links of similar lengths, the link lengths have large variations throughout the trial, or markers are missing from the view. In such situations you should manually cancel and/or modify assignments incorrect assignments, | ||
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| Once you have good identifications at several locations in the file, you can proceed with the //Set// (links) command. | Once you have good identifications at several locations in the file, you can proceed with the //Set// (links) command. | ||
| - | ==== Set links ==== | + | === Set links === |
| Use the **Set** (links) button to have the program update the link length data using all available UIDs. | Use the **Set** (links) button to have the program update the link length data using all available UIDs. | ||
| - | ==== Use ID all ==== | + | === Use ID all === |
| Once you have refined the link length data you can use the **ID all** command to have the program try to identify segments over all frames. After the calculation scan all frames by moving the frame cursor and check the correctness of the CIDs. If all CIDs are correct you can click the **Confirm all** button and then direct your attention to any segments that are still not identified. If only a few CIDs are in error you can correct them before doing the confirmation. If there are many errors click on **Clear IDs** to cancel all CIDs and then go back to the **ID frame** mode where you can try starting **ID all** from a different frame, or manually identify segments at additional frame locations. | Once you have refined the link length data you can use the **ID all** command to have the program try to identify segments over all frames. After the calculation scan all frames by moving the frame cursor and check the correctness of the CIDs. If all CIDs are correct you can click the **Confirm all** button and then direct your attention to any segments that are still not identified. If only a few CIDs are in error you can correct them before doing the confirmation. If there are many errors click on **Clear IDs** to cancel all CIDs and then go back to the **ID frame** mode where you can try starting **ID all** from a different frame, or manually identify segments at additional frame locations. | ||
| - | ==== Set links again ==== | + | === Set links again === |
| Once you have good identifications for all frames of interest you should once again **Set** (links) if you wish to save a link file to use with other .//seg// files. | Once you have good identifications for all frames of interest you should once again **Set** (links) if you wish to save a link file to use with other .//seg// files. | ||
| - | ==== Save links ==== | + | === Save links === |
| Use the **Save** (links) button to write the link data to the project link file. You may also use the **File/Save links as…** menu item to save the data to a different file. | Use the **Save** (links) button to write the link data to the project link file. You may also use the **File/Save links as…** menu item to save the data to a different file. | ||
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| - | ===== Identifying using a link file ===== | + | ==== Identifying using a link file ==== |
| This section describes some techniques for using an appropriate link file to identify the segments in a .seg file. When a .//seg// file is opened in // | This section describes some techniques for using an appropriate link file to identify the segments in a .seg file. When a .//seg// file is opened in // | ||
| - | ==== Select frames | + | === Select frames === |
| If desired first select the frame range over which you are interested in getting .//c3d// output by moving the frame cursor to the beginning frame and pressing the **Home** key, and then moving it to the end frame and pressing the **End** key. | If desired first select the frame range over which you are interested in getting .//c3d// output by moving the frame cursor to the beginning frame and pressing the **Home** key, and then moving it to the end frame and pressing the **End** key. | ||
| - | ==== Use the ID frame mode ==== | + | === Use the ID frame mode === |
| Click on the **ID frame** button to enter the individual frame mode. | Click on the **ID frame** button to enter the individual frame mode. | ||
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| Once you have a frame with good UIDs you may move to another frame location and repeat the process, or try the **ID all** function. | Once you have a frame with good UIDs you may move to another frame location and repeat the process, or try the **ID all** function. | ||
| - | ==== Correct the identifications | + | === Correct the identifications === |
| Even the best frames may have CIDs that are incorrect, especially if there are a number of links of similar lengths, the link lengths have large variations throughout the trial, or markers are missing from the view. In such situations you can manually cancel and/or modify assignments before doing the confirmation. | Even the best frames may have CIDs that are incorrect, especially if there are a number of links of similar lengths, the link lengths have large variations throughout the trial, or markers are missing from the view. In such situations you can manually cancel and/or modify assignments before doing the confirmation. | ||
| - | ==== Use ID all ==== | + | === Use ID all === |
| At any time you can try using the **ID all** button. Its first action is to confirm all CIDs in the current frame (same as using the **Confirm frame** button or pressing **Enter**). Hence before using it first make sure that all CIDs in the current frame are correct. It also cancels all other remaining CIDs (those not present in the current view area) before doing the computation. Once the computation is finished you should scan through the file to check the correctness of the CIDs and make corrections and deletions as appropriate. At any point you may use the **Confirm frame** or **Confirm all** buttons to convert CIDs to UIDs. | At any time you can try using the **ID all** button. Its first action is to confirm all CIDs in the current frame (same as using the **Confirm frame** button or pressing **Enter**). Hence before using it first make sure that all CIDs in the current frame are correct. It also cancels all other remaining CIDs (those not present in the current view area) before doing the computation. Once the computation is finished you should scan through the file to check the correctness of the CIDs and make corrections and deletions as appropriate. At any point you may use the **Confirm frame** or **Confirm all** buttons to convert CIDs to UIDs. | ||
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| If the **ID all** results are unsatisfactory, | If the **ID all** results are unsatisfactory, | ||
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