User guide#
ECODATA-Prepare is a set of four Python-based apps to read, process, and create animations from animal tracking data and gridded environmental data. Read here for an overview and to learn how to install, contribute and get support.
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Getting started#
Before using this program, download a local copy of the tracking data you want to use, in Movebank’s .csv format. It is possible to subset or combine data from different studies. Read the installation instructions to install or update the program.
To launch the apps, double-click on the launch file (ecodata.command
for Mac,
ecodata.bat
for Windows). A terminal window will open, indicating that the apps are launching. When the apps finish launching, a window will open on your default web browser, showing the app gallery. The apps are running locally at localhost:5006. Note: There may be a short wait (10+ seconds) before the browser window opens.
When it opens, it will display the main panel, showing the four apps. Click on an app to launch it. From there, you can navigate between apps within the interface, or switch between them by pasting these URLs in your browser window:
Main app gallery: http://localhost:5006
Tracks Explorer App: http://localhost:5006/tracks_explorer_app
Gridded Data Explorer App: http://localhost:5006/gridded_data_explorer_app
Subsetter App: http://localhost:5006/subsetter_app
Movie Maker App: http://localhost:5006/movie_maker_app