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January/February 2005 (Vol. 11, No. 1)
pp. 71-80
A Parallel Coordinates Style Interface for Exploratory Volume Visualization
Melanie Tory
Simeon Potts
Torsten Moller, IEEE
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We present a user interface, based on parallel coordinates, that facilitates exploration of volume data. By explicitly representing the visualization parameter space, the interface provides an overview of rendering options and enables users to easily explore different parameters. Rendered images are stored in an integrated history bar that facilitates backtracking to previous visualization options. Initial usability testing showed clear agreement between users and experts of various backgrounds (usability, graphic design, volume visualization, and medical physics) that the proposed user interface is a valuable data exploration tool.
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Index Terms- Graphical user interfaces (GUI), screen design, display algorithms, medical imaging.
Citation:
Melanie Tory, Simeon Potts, Torsten Moller,
"A Parallel Coordinates Style Interface for Exploratory Volume Visualization,"
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics,
vol. 11,
no. 1,
pp. 71-80,
Jan/Feb,
2005
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