Product Updates [July 2023]

We wrapped up July with some important advancements in workflows, model training, and DICOM. We’ve complemented these improvements with a new documentation system to make it easier to learn all the details of how the platform and the SDK work. Read on below to catch up with all the news!

Track micro-model training data

We wrapped up July with some important advancements in workflows, model training, and DICOM. We’ve complemented these improvements with a new documentation system to make it easier to learn all the details of how the platform and the SDK work. Read on below to catch up with all the news!

After your automation-powered annotation workflows generate lots of labels — use enhanced sorts and filters in the export interface to get exactly the labels you want. We’ve added the ability to filter exports by dataset — a quick way to get what you need. Check out our docs on exporting labels from the web-app to learn more. 

Route workflow tasks according to who took the latest action

It’s often appropriate to change you QC in annotation workflows based on the workflow participant. It can help when training new staff, or creating good communication partnerships between label annotators and reviewers. To address these needs, we’re introducing the Collaborator Router which will you to route tasks through your annotation and QC workflows according to the last actor! A versatile workflows component -- contact us if you would like to discuss how collaborator routing can enhance your QC and annotation workflows!  

Improved Documentation and Active Learning Notebooks

Master the annotate, automate, debug active learning cycle with ease using our new documentation and notebook guides. This new centralized setup provides a clear and comprehensive overview of Encord's full range of capabilities. Coupled with an enhanced search and a vote-based feedback interface, you can quickly find precise nuggets of information easier than ever before and let us know what’s working and what isn’t. As part of the migration, the new documentation may have invalidated a couple previous bookmarks — simply search and re-book your go-to content to stay productive! 

Once you’re oriented — jump into the details with end to end tutorials and active learning workflows prepared in our Encord Notebooks repository! Everything you need to get up and running with Encord Active and your active learning projects in one place! As always — reach out for any workflows or tutorials you feel will accelerate your active learning initiatives!

DICOM Visual Enhancements: 3D Volumes and Zoom Per Window 

When working with modalities that support multiple views, you can now zoom and pan them separately to fully understand the data at hand. Seamlessly navigate through high-resolution scans with ease, zooming in to scrutinize the finest details and panning across images effortlessly. Combined with the ability to render medical scans in 3D, the upgraded DICOM tool provides a seamless experience that empowers you to make more informed diagnoses and more precise annotations.

Did you know? 

You can use our Python SDK to view label logs —  providing comprehensive analytics on actions taken in the label editor — for example who created and edited certain annotations. Filters can be adjusted and combined to suit your all your needs - whether you’re interested in viewing logs for a particular time period, or want to see all actions taken on a data unit. Follow the steps in this recipe to get started, or consult the SDK’s API documentation, here!

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Thanks for reading — as always, the inbox at product@encord.com is always open — we’d love to hear your thoughts on the feedback on the above!