A McIDAS-X session contains two windows that can be resized and repositioned. The Text and Command Window is used to enter McIDAS commands, display command output and McIDAS status information. The Image Window displays and animates McIDAS-X frames containing images or graphics from the McIDAS databases. Multiple image windows may be used. Color levels and frame configuration are user definable to 256 colors.
All frames have roam and zoom capability.
Looping rate depends on configuration and processing speed, typically three to ten frames per second. Graphics are imbedded. Multiple display windows may also be used. Updated 5 May 1997 by the SSEC Webmaster .