DX script(ID:8124/)
Scripting system for the DX visualisation environment.
References:
Berry, D.S.; Privett, G.J. and Davenhall, A.C. "SX & DX --- IBM Data Explorer for Data Visualisation" Starlink User Note 203.3
15 September 1997 CCLRC / Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Particle Physics & Astronomy Research Council
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Abstract: This manual documents the use of IBM DX (Data Explorer) on Starlink systems. DX is a commercial scientific data visualisation package, suitable for the visualisation and display of many sorts of astronomical data. It is the package which Starlink recommends for the display of three-dimensional scalar and vector data. DX is not available at all Starlink sites; your site manager should be able to advise on whether or not it is available at your site.
This manual describes how to access DX and SX, the Starlink enhancements to DX. It also documents these enhancements.
This edition of the manual applies to version 3.1 of DX and describes version 1.1 of SX. If you have a later version of DX it may be necessary to re-build SX. Your site manager should be able to advise on this.
External link: Online copy
Davenhall A.C. "The DX Cookbook" 1st October 1997 CCLRC/Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Particle Physics & Astronomy Research Council
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Abstract: IBM DX (Data Explorer) is the data visualisation package recommended by Starlink, particularly for the visualisation of three-dimensional scalar and vector data. This cookbook provides a set of simple recipes for performing common operations using DX. No prior knowledge of DX is required. You can use the recipes as they are provided, if they are suitable for your purposes, or alternatively you can use them as a starting point for generating your own visualisations.
The cookbook also contains a brief summary of the DX data model. It is useful to have at least some understanding of this data model in order to use DX effectively.
This edition of the cookbook applies to version 3.1 of DX
External link: Online copy
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