Visual Programming Software

WiT 7.0 is an enhanced version of the company's visual programming software for industrial and scientific machine vision. It features a faster scheduler for quicker processing of algorithms, new memory and control operators for easier program design, and improved subparagraph management for faster development. This version also includes the WiT Pro Toolkit, which adds a new C code generator that allows visual programs to be converted to structured C code. In addition, the toolkit supports a binary code file format that more efficiently loads algorithms and protects an algorithm's intellectual property.

The CAD-like software design environment uses block diagrams called "igraphs" to conceptualize and develop vision programs. It uses igraphs for programming because these data flow graphs are ideal for expressing parallel algorithms. As a result, the software is capable of automatically running algorithms in parallel on as many CPUs as possible.

Available as standard and embedded versions, the software includes a number of features designed to speed operation and increase flexibility. A faster scheduler shortens response time and ensures operations are handled immediately. Support for subgraph icons allows all nested subgraphs to be stored in a single igraph file, making it easier to manage and share igraphs. New memory and counter operators (memStore, memRecall, memFree, counterInit, counterStep, and counterReset) make the design process easier by adding more sophisticated memory management capabilities. Finally, new control operators, such as if2, if3, if4, ifCond2, ifCond3, for2, for3, allow for easier control over dataflow routing.

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