Drawing Profile

Overview

This tool can display the distribution of pixel values("Profile") along any line (baseline) on a image. When the profile dialog box is open, POW is in the "profile" mode. In this mode, the user can create, move, rotate, and stretch the baseline, and the corresponding "Profile" histogram is displayed in the separate panel. The coordinates of the starting and stopping points is also updated in the dialog box. When the user finishes with this task, he or she can close the profile dialog box, and returns to the normal mode.

Creating profile

The Baseline can be created by placing the mouse at the desired location in the image and click-and-drag with the right mouse button down. When the mouse button is released, a "profile" histogram will appear at separate panel.

Manipulating profile

The current profile can be manipulated by modified the profile baseline. The baseline has three handles: the line itself, and the two endpoint.

To rotate and stretch the baseline, move the mouse to the endpoint you want to change. Press the left mouse, drag it to the desired position, and release it. The "profile histogram" will be updated.

To move the baseline, move the mouse to any part of the baseline except two ends. Press the left mouse, drag it to the new position, and release it. The "profile histogram" will be updated.


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