TextExplorer

This is a tool designed for the exploration and comparison of variants of textual data.

Getting Started

Initial Setup

1. Download and Install

   • Get the latest release of the application and install it on your system

2. Obtain a Plugin and Dataset

   • Download a demo plugin from the release page along with its corresponding dataset, or create your own

3. Load the Data

   • Start the application
   • Load the data via the menu in the top right-corner of the window
   • The data layout can be configured in the new window
   • When the configuration is complete, press the 'Import' button
   • Depending on the size of your dataset, the loading process may take some time

4. Load the Plugin

   • Load the plugin via the menu in the top right-corner of the window

Search

1. Select a Datapool

   • If multiple datasets are available, you can switch between them using the menu in the top-left corner.

2. Perform a Search

   • Enter simple words or sentences to search through the dataset.
   • Use Boolean operators to refine your search: and, and not, or

3. Use Name Variants

   • The syntax for searching name variants is: @name:value

4. Apply Pre-Filters

   • You can pre-filter search results using the following syntax: @name:value1:value2

The 'name' for name variants and pre-filters corresponds to the value specified in @DataSource and is visible in the Info View.

Development

To create plugins for TextExplorer, see the API ReadMe for details.

Citation

If you use TextExplorer in your research, please cite it using the information provided in the CITATION.cff file.

Support

If you have any problems or questions about this project, please get in touch. You can also open an issue on GitHub.