...
An RCP application has a workspace which is composed of one or more perspectives. Each perspective is composed of editors and views. A view encapsulates a unique function, such as camera control or Facility Summary, and is generally composes composed of many widgets which allow display of information or data input. The LMI LOUI has a main perspective referred to as Dashboard which contains all the views necessary for camera control and data acquisition. There is also a developer perspective which can be thought of as an engineering mode and is accessible via proper login.
...
We'll start with a review of the layout of the Dashboard and then will go into the details of the individual components. Please remember that this is not meant as a set of instructions on how to take data with LMI but rather a detailed description of the available functions so the astronomers would will have a more efficient interaction with the instrument.
...