Knowledge Base

Specify Connection Settings For The Stimulus Presentation Tool

Aim

To specify the connection settings in FaceReader so that it can communicate with the Stimulus Presentation Tool.

Prerequisites

• Your FaceReader license includes the Project Analysis Module.
• You installed the Stimulus Presentation Tool.
  See To install the Stimulus Presentation Tool
• If you run a test in a two-PC configuration, the two computers are connected, and the appropriate settings were made.
  See Computer settings for a two computer setup with Stimulus Presentation Tool

Procedure

1. In FaceReader, choose File > Settings > Data Export.
2. Under External Communication (API and Stimulus Presentation Tool), select Enable External Control.

Note

Make sure the External Connection Port number is the same as that in the Stimulus Presentation Tool. By default, this is 9090. If you prefer, you can enter another port number. Enter this number also in the Stimulus Presentation Tool.

See Specify the connection settings in the Stimulus Presentation Tool so that it can communicate with FaceReader

Run A Test

Aim

To display the Stimuli to the test participants and to carry out the analysis.

Prerequisites

• Your FaceReader license includes the Project Analysis Module.
• You installed the Stimulus Presentation Tool.
  See To install the Stimulus Presentation Tool
• You have defined at least one test in your FaceReader project.
  See Define a test
• If you run a test in a two-PC configuration, the two computers are connected, and the appropriate settings were made.
  See Computer settings for a two computer setup with Stimulus Presentation Tool
• Optionally, the Advanced Research Module to track the test participant's gaze.

Procedure

1. On the test leader's PC, open the FaceReader project.
2. On the participant PC, start Stimulus Presentation Tool.
3. Specify the connection settings in the Stimulus Presentation Tool so that it can communicate with FaceReader.
   In the Connect to FaceReader window, under FaceReader IP/Host enter the IP address of the computer with FaceReader. In a One computer setup, leave the default address 127.0.0.1. This is identified as the same PC.
   Under FaceReader Port leave 9090 or enter the number entered in FaceReader in step 1.
   When necessary, change the Temporary storage path of the participant PC where data are stored during the test.
   When ready, click Connect.
4. In the Select Test window, choose a test from the Available Tests list, then click Start.
   If the test you require is not listed, in FaceReader open the project that contains that test. Next, in the Stimulus Presentation Tool click the Refresh button.

Source: FaceReader 10 Reference Manual (Help), Noldus Information Technology