# EthoVision XT in analysis mode

Aim

To carry out analysis and visualization of already-existing track data in EthoVision XT without a license.

Background information

An EthoVision XT license is needed whenever you acquire new data and record video. So it is important to activate a license on the computer that you use to collect data. However, you can also install EthoVision XT on other computers without a license. If an experiment already contains data, you can open it in EthoVision XT, filter data, calculate statistics and make charts and heatmaps.

example Collect the data in your lab. Copy the experiment to your laptop where you have installed EthoVision XT without a license. There you can visualize and analyze your data.

Procedure

1.If you have not done so yet, install EthoVision XT on a computer.

2.Start EthoVision XT.

3.If EthoVision XT does not find a valid license, a window opens with the message Your license.

4.Choose Start in analysis mode.

What you can do in analysis mode

EthoVision XT in analysis mode offers all the functions necessary to refine analysis and produce results.

▪Add new zones and modify existing zones in the Arena Settings.

▪Edit tracks in the Track Editor screen. For example, remove outliers before running analysis.

▪Create behavioral categories in the Manual Scoring Settings, and score those categories manually while reviewing existing video.

▪Adjust the Track Smoothing settings.

▪Create new Data profiles and select data.

▪Create new Analysis profiles and select dependent variables.

▪Use all the analysis functions under Analysis > Results.

▪Export data and results.

▪Make a backup of your experiment.

Furthermore you can create new Detection Settings profiles, create new Trial Control Settings profiles, and add trials and variables in the Trial List.

Notes

▪To return to or start a full license, you must first deactivate the analysis mode. Close the experiment, then choose Help > Deactivate License, then click Continue. Next, restart EthoVision XT. See Activate your EthoVision XT license

See also

▪License activation