Open Exhibits FAQ

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Do I qualify to receive Open Exhibits SDK?
It depends on the system. With systems that use Windows 7 or NextWindow to obtain optical data, GestureWorks use a C# layer that acts as a data bridge to obtain the touch data from the hardware. For other systems, Open Exhibits SDK uses an XML socket to obtain FLOSC data from whatever data source the end user provides. As long as the optical software provides FLOSC data, Open Exhibits SDK can consume it.
How does Open Exhibits SDK acquire touch data?
It depends on the system. With systems that use Windows 7 or NextWindow to obtain optical data, GestureWorks use a C# layer that acts as a data bridge to obtain the touch data from the hardware. For other systems, Open Exhibits SDK uses an XML socket to obtain FLOSC data from whatever data source the end user provides. As long as the optical software provides FLOSC data, Open Exhibits SDK can consume it.
Can I use Open Exhibits SDK to build multitouch applications in Windows 7?
Yes, we have built custom drivers to integrate Open Exhibits SDK with Windows 7 and access the touch data acquired by the operating system.
Can I use Open Exhibits SDK as a TUIO to Windows 7 bridge?
The short answer is no. If you want to use Open Exhibits on a Windows 7 system AND integrate TUIO with WM_Touch, you can get a third party bridge on the TUIO site, although we can't guarantee they will work.
Which multitouch hardware systems work with Open Exhibits?
Open Exhibits directly supports any device with a NextWindow overlay, n-trig display, or the Windows 7 operating system, as well as optical systems using TUIO. Not all NextWindow overlay systems are true multitouch-enabled, so please contact the hardware provider with questions about your NextWindow system. You can check out a full chart of compatible multitouch hardware on the GestureWorks website.
Can I use Open Exhibits SDK with the Microsoft Surface, DiamondTouch, Evoluce tables and others?
Generally, yes, although you may need a third party TUIO bridge to make it work. You can find those bridges on the TUIO site, although we haven't tested them and can't guarantee they'll work.
Can I use Open Exhibits on the Android phone or other mobile platforms?
While we have run tests running Open Exhibits and GestureWorks on the Android phone (and even the iPhone and iPad) we do not currently support mobile development. If you'd like to see the tests on Android you can view a video of it on the Ideum blog.
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What is new in Open Exhibits SDK version 1.6?
Open Exhibits SDK (core) version 1.6 adds an improved development structure. The code base is more streamlined and less bloated, enabling your application to run while consuming fewer system resources. Additionally, OE SDK v1.6 is the first fully open source release to include sample applications in the the installer package.