NAG Iris Explorer
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Version
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Manufacturer |
Hardware
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4.0
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NAG
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SGI
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3.5
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NAG
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SUN
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Description
Iris Explorer was developed by SGI and is now maintained by NAG.
It is a Visual Programming language for all aspects of
scientific visualization.
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Instructions for Use
We suggest you use the SGI version of IRIS Explorer since it is a more recent version
and a complete installation.
- On the SGIs:
Iris Explorer is located in the directory /opt/NAG/iesg640na/explorer
To run:
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source /opt/NAG/iesg640na/explorer/sample.cshrc
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explorer
You can copy the file sample.cshrc to your home directory as ~/.explorer.cshrc.sgi
and source this file instead.
You might also want to copy the file /opt/NAG/iesg640na/explorer/sample.explorerrc
to your home directory as ~/.explorerrc .
This file can be then updated to suit your needs.
- On the SUNs:
Iris Explorer is located in the directory /opt/NAG/iesol35nb/explorer
To run:
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First time: copy /opt/NAG/iesol35nb/explorer/sample.cshrc to
~/.explorer.cshrc.sun
Edit this file:
change the line
setenv EXPLORERHOME /usr/explorer
to
setenv EXPLORERHOME /opt/NAG/iesol35nb/explorer
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source ~/.explorer.cshrc.sun
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explorer
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Documentation
- On the SGIs:
Documentation is in the form of local html pages:
- On the SUNs:
Documentation is in the form of local man pages:
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add /opt/NAG/iesol35nb/explorer/man to your MANPATH (How-to)
- On each Module:
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Clicking the square button in the upper-right on any module activates it's options editor window.
There is a help option in the menu of this window.
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On the Web:
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Demos & Tutorials
- On the SGIs:
- When explorer is running:
In the window named "Librarian on 'yourmachine'", look for the maps
column. Drag anyone of the modules listed under maps to the
Window "Map Editor". A network of modules will appear in the
window and an image window will appear with the visualization.
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Iris Explorer Tutorial
- On the Web
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Web Pages