User feedback Johan 23/02/11

[saloynton]

The additional feedback from Johan on the requirements for the batch export.

• The outstanding action for the feedback is to outline a strategy for the work and when this is realistic to be take on for the development process. The subsequent requirement has been created (#4550: Preference settings) and will need to be discussed with Josh and JM at the start of the week beginning 7th March.

• The outcome has been the creation of a prototype Script for the export of datasets (#4640). This will be trialled with the user to determine both if it meets the needs for the larger development of the requirement for preference settings and for the specific development of the batch exporting.

A note for this feedback: Johan acknowledges that OMERO is a lot better to what is available downstairs but now knows OMERO keeps raising the bar for continuing improvements.

• Key point from Johan "Batch Tools - Please have batch export tools... this will be by far the biggest time saver!!!! Batch save, batch projections. Select multiple images, and apply settings, save panorama and projections all in one window, one go, one click!!!!"

Additional Details
The ideal scenario discussed was drawn on the workflow from itunes. This application in the smart playlist option provides a pop up box with the ability to add in the filters for the tracks.(Screenshot attached of smart playlist pop up box.)

The ideal workflow discussed was being able to select all the appropriate images for export and then to add the appropriate tasks/filters to the list as in itunes.The discussion also highlighted the issue of the export figure process. The key issue for him is how it is impossible to keep everyone happy in creating the perfect figure. Because of this the need for the ease of exporting is the key step to provide the first step that every scientists has in common in this process.

Note: A selfish user point is that anything possible to help temporary support the batch export in anyway would help with my own relationship with the scientist and with keeping them onboard for testing.