Astrogrid Workbench

The workbench is a Java application that allows access to VO services. It is organised in 5 tabs: click on the links below for documentation on each tab. Users familiar with AstroGrid services can use the quick links to documentation of individual services.

To find out how to start the Workbench see Getting started.

• Data Discovery: find and explore data. Gives access to:
  • AstroScope, HelioScope, Task Launcher

• Data Analysis: retrieve data, launch applications or workflows and create workflows. Gives access to:
  • Task Launcher, Science Workflows, Workflow Builder, MySpace

• System Services: view your Myspace, the logs of your jobs, search the registry. Gives access to:
  • Lookout, MySpace, Resources

• Helper Applications: launch applications to visualise and analyse data.

Scripting

AstroGrid services can also be accessed from a variety of programming languages. Follow the links below to access documentation.

• Example: calling AstroGrid services from Python
• The Astro Runtime pages have a development kit including examples in Python and other languages.

Demonstration movies

Demo movies of the Workbench in action are available.

Getting Help

Please email helpdesk@astrogrid.org with any problems or questions about AstroGrid you may have.

There is also a bug reporting system at http://www.astrogrid.org/bugzilla and a FAQ. Finally the AstroGrid Wiki site has much useful information.