Self-extracting .els and .csf files from within EnSight
CEI has supported to ability to generate "embedded" executables that combine the viewing program and the data file(s) into one, self-extracting executable for some time. This system allows users to share complex, interactive visualizations with colleagues without requiring the recipients to install any additional software on their systems.  This capability has been available in the Reveal tool for some time and in the EnLiten tool on the Windows platform.  With the latest release of EnSight, support in the EnLiten tool has been extended to additional platforms. Moreover, the ability to generate these files has been integrated directly into EnSight, making it possible to generate these files in fewer steps than before.  It also allows the files to be generated directly from the EnSight command language, making it possible to script the entire post-processing operation in batch mode.  With these new capabilities, it is possible for a user to produce portable (install-less) interactive 3D datasets as part of standardized, automated processing data.

Promotional DVD

CEI will be creating a promotional DVD for marketing in order to show off our client images/animations. If you have an image or animation created using one of the CEI software products and would like to submit it for this promotional DVD, please contact the This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . 

8.2 Manuals

Pre-printed and bound copies of EnSight 8.0 and EnSight 8.2 Getting Started Manuals, User Manuals, How-To Manuals, and Command Manuals (2 volumes) may be ordered online, click here for more information on purchasing manuals.  Manual descriptions are included below:

The Getting Started Manual contains an introduction to the EnSight user interface and several step-by-step demonstrations or examples of basic EnSight functionality.

The User Manual is a more traditional document providing a detailed reference for Ensight.

The How To documentation consists of relatively short articles that describe how to perform a specific operation in EnSight, such as change the color of an object or create an isosurface. Step-by-step instructions and pictures of relevant dialogs are included.

The Command Language Reference Manual documents command language used within EnSight. This manual contains some cross-references to the How To and User Manuals, but cross-referencing from them back is extremely minimal.