Basic Concept

This section covers the definition, types, and relevant interfaces of Steps.

Definition and Types of Steps

An Step is a Mech-Vision’s minimum algorithm unit for data processing. In Mech-Vision, a project is built by connecting different Steps to process the input data by user-defined rules. Therefore, Steps are the basis of project construction.

You do not need to write code to use Mech-Vision. Instead, you only need to drag and connect Steps to create your Mech-Vision Project.

Steps are divided into three types based on their roles.

Type	Description	Illustration
Input	Input-type Steps input raw data to Mech-Vision and output data to processing-type Steps. They only have output ports at the bottom.
Processing	Processing-type Steps process data received from Input-type Steps or preceding processing-type Steps and output the data to Output-type Steps or succeeding Steps. They have input ports on the top and output ports at the bottom.
Output	Output-type Steps output processed data received from processing-type Steps. They only have input ports on the top and usually used to end the project.

Relevant interfaces of Steps

Relevant interfaces include Step Library, Graphical Programming Workspace, Step Parameters, Step Quick Info, and Step Comment.