Once the tracking parameters have been set as needed the operation can be run and the segmented images will be analysed to create tracks. The outputs are:

  • A visual representation of the tracks on the image that allows the users to evaluate visually whether the results are correct
  • Entries for each track in the Objects table where the users can review specific features of the tracks, including features of the tracks (displacement, duration, number of segments in the track, etc), and features of the segments in the tracks sorted by the track they belong to.

This enables the user to do a few things.

First, if the tracks appear wrong we can revert the tracking operation, change the parameters so as to try and improve the results, and run the operation again. If no good tracking parameters exist because the image doesn't provide good automatic tracking conditions, manual correction of the tracks is also possible. 

Secondly, the objects table can be configured to display features of the tracks and their segments. Since the tracks are essentially groups of objects it is often best to switch the Objects table display to the Master/Detail view, which shows the tracks in the upper table and the segmented objects in those tracks in the lower table.

Each table can then be configured individually to show pertinent information for both tracks, and the segments in those tracks.

Finally, the results can be exported, either as a pipeline operation, or from the Object window's Im/Export... menu.