VZSoftTM
VZSoftTM Graphical User Interface
VZSoftTM is the graphical user interface for a VisualeyezTMmotion tracking system.
It allows the user to setup the system hardware, then view and stream out the captured motion data to other
applications. It operates on the Windows platform, but the captured data can be streamed out to other
operating platforms (see HydraNetTM - VZClient) in real-time or offline. The following lists some of its numerous functions.
Selective Marker Display to Facilitate Placement
A standard marker can be selectively turned on for easy visual identification, naming and evaluation of the placement accuracy. This relieves the user from having to label the markers before a capture application.
Arbitrary Marker Sensing Sequence
Through VZSoftTM, the user can arbitrarily arrange the order in which standard markers will be sampled. This eliminates the need to place markers in an orderly manner prior to a capture, as well as permits sensing of the markers to capture order-related information.
Full Control Of VisualeyezTMHardware
All PTI VisualeyezTM motion capture system hardware are controlled through the VZSoftTM graphical user interface. This GUI is developed on very intuitive terminologies and hence highly friendly. Very few parameters need to be specified by the user to start a motion capture. Many functions have been made automatic so the user can simply use the system for their applications without having to understand the technology behind it.
Auto Project Function
This function will allow the system to automatically capture multiple takes with one single setup. The take names and project titles will increment as they are captured, and the time interval between takes is adjustable over a wide range. This is particularly useful for repetitive research applications.
Analog Signals and Motion Data in One File
The new VZSoftTM. output file format (*.vzp) allows analog data acquired by A/D
board(s) through our VZDaqTM data acquisition software to be saved with the concurrently captured 3D motion data. The user can easily call up both data streams for synchronous analysis!
Available Software Plug-ins
Plug-ins are available for integrating a VisualeyezTM system with off-the-shelf application software for real-time animation and/or scientific applications. The current line-up of plug-ins include: LabVIEW (National Instruments) MATLAB (Mathworks) Visual3D (C-Motion) Maya (Autodesk) 3D Studio Max (Autodesk) MotionBuilder(Autodesk) Softimage (Avid) Famous 3D (Famous Tech)