New Java Explorer

Java Explorer (see Java Explorer in Chapter 11 of this guide) is a network based server and a set of Java applets that allow Data Explorer networks to run from within a web browser. In an authoring step, the visualization expert selects to add the required Java Explorer modules; thus, activating the option to then generate an appropriate html page and applet code that corresponds to the network's user interface Control Panels and Images. Once the Java Explorer modules are added, the network can be executed from either the standard DX user interface or a web browser via the Java Explorer server, eliminating dual-source problems. The Image macro when running in the Java Explorer environment outputs image formatted files for the web server to send. Results of a visualization can be sent as Images (single or multiple), or geometry (as VRML), determined by the visualization programmer or the end-user's settings. Direct user interactions (e.g. rotate, pick, etc.) are implemented by the client or the server depending upon the presentation mode.

ImageMagick is required during compilation of DX if images are going to be produced within Java Explorer.

Note: If you are upgrading from version 4.1.3 or earlier of Java Explorer, user networks will have to be updated to reflect the new macro names. This is as simple as opening the network with the new version of Data Explorer and saving the network.