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== Introduction == | |||
The ''Bookmarks'' application was the first prototype of a framework to help users without programming expertise to better manipulate collections of workflows. Here we show how to create bookmarks and how to interact with them. | The ''Bookmarks'' application was the first prototype of a framework to help users without programming expertise to better manipulate collections of workflows. Here we show how to create bookmarks and how to interact with them. | ||
== Creating a Bookmark == | |||
A bookmark is a workflow view that provides a simplified interface for a workflow by only exposing a designated set of components to the user. These components are identified by an '''alias map''' which associates a name to a workflow component. In this prototype, users can name only parameters, but the concept can be applied to modules and to subworkflows. | A bookmark is a workflow view that provides a simplified interface for a workflow by only exposing a designated set of components to the user. These components are identified by an '''alias map''' which associates a name to a workflow component. In this prototype, users can name only parameters, but the concept can be applied to modules and to subworkflows. | ||
So, in order to create a bookmark you need first to give names to the parameters you want to expose. | |||
=== Naming parameters === | |||
In the pipeline view, open the workflow to which you want to create a bookmark. | |||
Revision as of 17:28, 21 February 2008
This is a small how-to on how to use the Bookmarks available in old versions of VisTrails. This was discontinued and will be replaced by a much more powerful framework called Medleys.
(Under Construction)
Introduction
The Bookmarks application was the first prototype of a framework to help users without programming expertise to better manipulate collections of workflows. Here we show how to create bookmarks and how to interact with them.
Creating a Bookmark
A bookmark is a workflow view that provides a simplified interface for a workflow by only exposing a designated set of components to the user. These components are identified by an alias map which associates a name to a workflow component. In this prototype, users can name only parameters, but the concept can be applied to modules and to subworkflows.
So, in order to create a bookmark you need first to give names to the parameters you want to expose.
Naming parameters
In the pipeline view, open the workflow to which you want to create a bookmark.