GXP Mosaic

Preferences may be created for individual users, entire organizations or multiple sites. The User Preferences file contains custom settings that control the appearance and operation of toolbars and Multiport windows, including size, shape, and location, as well as specific tools to include in each toolbar, which toolbars to display, and where the toolbars are placed within the Multiport. Preferences can be configured through the User Preferences file, or alternatively, as a shortcut, the easiest way to configure preferences for Multiport windows and toolbars is directly through the Multiport window. This allows the user to view changes dynamically on the screen rather than exiting the Preferences file menu each time a new preference is set. The following steps illustrate how to customize toolbars and Multiport windows in SOCET GXP via the Multiport window.

1. Start SOCET GXP and load an image into the Workspace Manager
2. Open the image into a Multiport window and associate an Overview window with that image. This is done by right-clicking on the image and selecting Open > Multiport and Overview.

   Note: A Multiport window is where users view their data and gain access to all of the exploitation tools necessary for analysis and product creation. The name Multiport was derived from the term “Multi-Purpose Viewport,” and epitomizes the extreme flexibility that the software offers. The Overview window is a Multiport window that has been scaled down in terms of size and functionality. A user may add or remove functionality to the Overview window.
   

   

   Multiport and Overview

3. The image is now open in both Multiport and Overview windows. The next step is to resize the primary Multiport window to your satisfaction. This is done by dragging the corner of the Multiport window to a specific size. If you are running a dual display configuration, you may want to move the Multiport to another display.
4. Repeat this step with the Overview window.
5. The next step is to review the list of toolbars and activate or deactivate each checkbox based on need. To configure toolbars go to View > Toolbars > Customize. This allows you to add or remove individual pieces of functionality to suit your requirements. You may also experiment with the arrangement of each toolbar.
   
   

   To configure toolbars go to View > Toolbars > Customize.

   
   Once the Multiport and Overview are sized and placed correctly and the toolbars have been customized to your specifications, it is time to update the Preferences file with this information.
6. Click on View > Toolbars > Save Window Layout as Preference. You will notice several options available. First select either User or Common Multiport. If you would like all of the analysts who use SOCET GXP to use this window configuration, select Common to add to the common Preferences file. To activate individual preferences for each user, select User.
   
   

   Click on View > Toolbars > Save Window Layout as Preference.

7. Do the same for the User or Common Overview.
8. Now the Multiport and toolbar configuration is part of your Preferences file. Future changes can be made from the Multiport window by selecting View > Toolbars > Save Window Layout as Preference.

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