Protocol

Definition :

A protocol contains all the information that characterizes a set of tests:

the acquisition parameters (video source, image format, recording frequency, etc.).

The definition of the main arena and zones of interest.

The definition of secondary arenas.

The conditions for starting and stopping the analysis.

User fields.

Behaviors.

Reports and filters.

An experiment must contain at least one protocol and can contain several.

Add a new protocol:

To add a protocol:

Click the command ribbon button.

Click in the "Experiment" view.

Click in the toolbar of the "Workspace" panel.

Use the contextual menu: New Protocol of the "Workspace" panel

Modify an existing protocol:

To edit a protocol:

Double click on the protocol name in the "Workspace" panel.

Select the protocol in the panel: "Workspace", then use the contextual menu: Modify .

It is not recommended to modify a protocol when it is used in tests that have already been analyzed. This can lead to misinterpretations when comparing test results analyzed before and after the changes.

For example: if you modify the main arena or the rule you should, normally, redo the analysis of all the tests.

If you have changed a critical parameter, an alert message will be displayed when saving. You can ignore this message if you are sure that the changes have a negligible impact on the results. Otherwise it is preferable to cancel the modifications or redo the analyzes already carried out.

The "Protocol" dialog box:

This dialog has 7 tabs:

General information : The general parameters of the protocol.

Video Source : Capture Settings

Arenas : the definition of the main arena, secondary arenas and zones of interest.

Analysis : the conditions for starting and stopping the analysis.

User fields : user fields management.

Behaviors : behavior management.

Reports : the definition of reports and filters.