Class GoFitts

java.lang.Object

GoFitts

public class GoFitts
extends java.lang.Object

GoFitts

Summary

• Home screen for launching Fitts' law experiment software and utilities

Background

GoFitts combines several Fitts' law apps in a single GUI. To run GoFitts, your system must have the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). There is a good chance your system already has the JRE, so just follow the Quick Start instructions below. If you need the JRE, it is available from Oracle as a free download. Click here to visit Oracle's download site.

Quick Start

1. Click here to download GoFitts.jar. Depending on your browser, you might need to right-click and choose "Save link as...".
2. Put the JAR file in a directory somewhere in your workspace.
3. Double-click on the JAR file. GoFitts launches and the home screen appears:

   

4. Click the radio button for the desired utility.
5. Click "Go".

Security Note

Since a .jar file is executable, your browser might popup a security warning or block the download. Don't worry, GoFitts is safe. You can allow the download. GoFitts' only purpose is experimental testing of pointing devices and interaction techniques.

Installation

The first time GoFitts executes, a configuration file (FittsTask.cfg) is created in the same directory as GoFitts. This file contains setup parameters to configure the operating mode for GoFitts. A directory (images) is also created containing image files used with GoFitts.

Documentation

Full details on the operation of each GoFitts utility are found in the APIs. The APIs are accessed from the "View API in Browser" button that appears at the bottom-left in the GUI for each utility:

You'll need an Internet connection to access the API.

I'm happy to share the source files. Just get in touch and I'll send them to you. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact me (mack "at" yorku.ca).

Good luck.

Author:

Scott MacKenzie 2017-2025

Constructor Summary

Constructors

Constructor and Description
GoFitts()

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
static void	closeBufferedWriter(java.io.BufferedWriter bw)
static Configuration	doSetup(java.awt.Frame f, java.lang.String appName, SetupItemInfo[] setupItemInfo, java.lang.String[] otherFiles)
static java.lang.String	getBaseFileName(java.lang.String appName, java.lang.String participantCode, java.lang.String conditionCode, java.lang.String sessionCode, java.lang.String groupCode, java.lang.String taskType, java.lang.String selectionMethodCode, java.lang.String interactionMethodCode)
static void	main(java.lang.String[] args)
static boolean	openBrowser(java.lang.String sArg)
static java.io.BufferedWriter	openBufferedWriter(java.lang.String fileName)
static void	writeData(java.io.BufferedWriter bw, java.lang.String data)

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

equals, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Constructor Detail

GoFitts

public GoFitts()

Method Detail

main

public static void main(java.lang.String[] args)

openBrowser

public static boolean openBrowser(java.lang.String sArg)

doSetup

public static Configuration doSetup(java.awt.Frame f,
                                    java.lang.String appName,
                                    SetupItemInfo[] setupItemInfo,
                                    java.lang.String[] otherFiles)

getBaseFileName

public static java.lang.String getBaseFileName(java.lang.String appName,
                                               java.lang.String participantCode,
                                               java.lang.String conditionCode,
                                               java.lang.String sessionCode,
                                               java.lang.String groupCode,
                                               java.lang.String taskType,
                                               java.lang.String selectionMethodCode,
                                               java.lang.String interactionMethodCode)

openBufferedWriter

public static java.io.BufferedWriter openBufferedWriter(java.lang.String fileName)

closeBufferedWriter

public static void closeBufferedWriter(java.io.BufferedWriter bw)

writeData

public static void writeData(java.io.BufferedWriter bw,
                             java.lang.String data)