Gait Test - Microgate Optogate User Manual

4.2.2.9 2D G T
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A new test type called '2D Gait Test' has been added from version 1.7 or higher. With this new type
it is NOT necessary to specify the number of bars connected (X and Y), as this is detected
automatically by the software (the only limitation is that the number of X bars must be >= Y bars).
As highlighted, the measurement area is always the area covered by the X bars and not by the whole
rectangle; this is very important with respect to the 'Start' parameter; if the athlete starts inside the
rectangle, but in any case before the beginning of the X bars, this must be defined as 'OUTSIDE the
Area'.
The 'Starting Foot' field contains only the Automatic option and therefore it is no longer necessary
to define beforehand if the gait begins with the right or left foot, as the Y bars detect it automatically.
For certain situations it is in any case still possible to change the starting foot during
the test phase (Results > View) using previous methods (right click on the grid and
'Change Starting Foot' context menu) or via a new function with two buttons in the
Gait Report section. Just press the icon of the required foot to set it as starting foot
(the one currently used is coloured, whereas the other is greyed out).
The 'Template' field, which previously contained various gait types besides the
normal one (shuffling gait, short steps, short steps tip-tip, etc.) has been considerably simplified;
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