Workflow engine and Authoring GUI

The Workflow Engine and the according Authoring GUI is the most important module for the creation of individual AR scenarios and offers complete freedom in the creation and implementation of ideas by means of visual programming. The user has the option to apply virtually all functions and settings into a "workflow" via drag & drop and let them run automatically. This in particular allows the creation of complete scenarios, which then should operate according to a well-defined operation chart.

For example, a live show with augmented reality, in which at the push of a button a virtual 3D car model appears on a real stage and when re-pushing the button a virtual hood opens up. Further interactivity and workflows can be configured for example, a 3D model can be moved or rotated, change colors and material characteristics or start, pause or stop an animation timer. The building blocks of workflow are so-called "actions" that allow extensive configuration and interactivity. Unifeye Design already ships with a multitude of actions but can also extended by an experienced programmer.

Unifeye Design also ships with several example workflows and workflow scenarios which are available in: <UnifeyeDesignInstallationPath>/examples/scenarios. Please also refer to the examples section for more details.

The Workflow Authoring GUI can be started directly via the Windows start menu or from within the Unifeye Design GUI. You can create/save and load workflows with the Workflow Authoring GUI and also use the Unifeye Design GUI for playback of your created workflows (by using the "Action Recorder" in the "Extras" category).

For further details regarding the workflow engine please refer to the detailed description.

-- SupportMetaio - 2010-02-24