ShowPlay provides an easy and comprehensive tool for creating parameter files for fMRI scans. This section will cover some of the basic set-up of ShowPlay as well as additional uses on CIGAL.

• How to create a paradigm parameter file (PPF) for stimulus presentation
• How to record physiological signals (cardiac, respiratory, GSR), eye-tracking signals, and scanner pulses
• How to add codes to determine the accuracy of button responses
• How to add codes to automatically generate FSL-type schedule files for analysis
• How to create a drop-down menu for your scan session
• How to use the dual display feature for monitoring task behavior
• How to manipulate how images are displayed
• How to install CIGAL on your own computer
• How to create JPEG screenshots of your task
• How to create an AVI file of your task
• How to use CIGAL to record physio while running other task software

Link to Powerpoint:
http://hawking.biac.duke.edu/docs/cigal/CIGAL_WorkshopMay2015.pdf

See Also:
CIGAL Home, CIGAL Manual, ShowPlay Home, ShowPlay Manual, Manual Help