EnVision

EnVision: A Web-Based Interface to Remote Visualization Resources

EnVision is a new web-based tool for remote visualization developed at TACC. EnVision dramatically simplifies the visualization process via semi-automation of data importation and selection of visualization methods. In addition, EnVision makes scientific visualization accessible to those without prior visualization experience, while offering a solid set of visualization methods that will also appeal to expert users.

Visualizing data with EnVision is easy:

1. EnVision automatically launches a remote visualization job on a user-selected visualization resource;
2. The user is queried about the file format and properties of the data using familiar vocabulary;
3. The user is presented with thumbnail images showing a selection of visualization algorithms appropriate to the type of data previously indicated;
4. The user selects one or more visualization methods and interactively explores the data; and
5. Snapshots can be saved and cataloged for later use.

EnVision can be accessed at http://envision.tacc.utexas.edu and currently supports the use of the Maverick Terascale Visualization System as a resource. Users must have an account and allocation on Maverick in order to use EnVision.