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1 | | -# TextExplorer |
| 1 | +# TextVariantExplorer |
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3 | | -This is a tool designed for the exploration and comparison of variants of textual data. |
| 3 | +Is an open-source, cross-platform tool designed for the exploration and comparison of text variants, making it easier to analyze differences and similarities in textual data. |
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5 | 5 | ## Getting Started |
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7 | | -### Initial Setup |
| 7 | +You can download the latest version of TextVariantExplorer from the [**GitHub releases page**](https://github.com/Paulanerus/TextExplorer/releases/latest). |
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9 | | -1. **Download and Install** |
10 | | - - Get the [latest release](https://github.com/Paulanerus/TextExplorer/releases/latest) of the application and install it on your system |
11 | | - |
12 | | -2. **Obtain a Plugin and Dataset** |
13 | | - - Download a demo plugin from the release page along with its [corresponding dataset](https://zenodo.org/records/12723324), or create your own |
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15 | | -3. **Load the Data** |
16 | | - - Start the application |
17 | | - - Load the data via the menu in the top right-corner of the window |
18 | | - - The data layout can be configured in the new window |
19 | | - - When the configuration is complete, press the 'Load' button |
20 | | - - Depending on the size of your dataset, the loading process may take some time |
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22 | | -4. **Load the Plugin** |
23 | | - - Load the plugin via the menu in the top right-corner of the window |
24 | | - |
25 | | -### Search |
26 | | - |
27 | | -1. **Select a Datapool** |
28 | | - - If multiple datasets are available, you can switch between them using the menu in the top-left corner. |
29 | | - |
30 | | -2. **Perform a Search** |
31 | | - - Enter simple words or sentences to search through the dataset. |
32 | | - - Use Boolean operators to refine your search: and, and not, or |
33 | | - |
34 | | -3. **Use Name Variants** |
35 | | - - The syntax for searching name variants is: `@name:value` |
36 | | - |
37 | | -4. **Apply Pre-Filters** |
38 | | - - You can pre-filter search results using the following syntax: `@name:value1:value2` |
39 | | - |
40 | | -## Development |
41 | | - |
42 | | -To create plugins for TextExplorer, see the [API ReadMe](api/README.md) for details. |
| 9 | +For comprehensive usage guides and development information, please see the [**official documentation**](https://textvariantexplorer.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) on Read the Docs. |
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44 | 11 | ## Citation |
45 | 12 |
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46 | | -If you use TextExplorer in your research, please cite it using the information provided in the [CITATION.cff](CITATION.cff) file. |
| 13 | +If you use TextVariantExplorer in your research, please cite it using the information provided in the [CITATION.cff](CITATION.cff) file. |
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48 | 15 | ## Support |
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