Input Tools - Overview

Input Tools play a vital role in the acquisition of image data from diverse sources. Depending on the type of workflow being implemented, there are two possible execution scenarios for input tools: Input First and Zipper.

In the Input First scenario, all the input tools are executed at the outset of the workflow, before the main flow tools come into play. This means that the image data is acquired and processed by the input tools initially, and then passed on to the main flow tools for further processing.

On the other hand, in the Zipper scenario, the execution of input tools takes place intermittently within the main flow of tools. This implies that input tools are executed in between the main flow tools, allowing for a dynamic acquisition of image data at specific stages of the workflow. The acquired data is then seamlessly integrated with the ongoing processing performed by the main flow tools.

See Flow Mode for more detail.

In summary, Input Tools serve the purpose of gathering image data from various sources, and depending on the flow type, they can either execute prior to the main flow or intermittently within it, ensuring a continuous supply of data for processing throughout the workflow.