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Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Contact the KVL or Request Help?

How Do I Acknowledge the KVL's Contributions in My Work?

  • If we have been integral to your work, co-authorship is appreciated.
  • If we provided facilities, advice, or basic visualizations, the following acknowledgment is requested:

“This work [or part of this work] was conducted using resources and services at the Visualization Core Lab at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Specifically, we thank [first name] [last name] for their support in creating the visualizations for this manuscript.”

  • Not sure who to name, or whether co-authorship applies? Ask us at help@vis.kaust.edu.sa.

How Do I Find the MPR?

Watch this short video for directions to the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), in Building 1, Level 2, Room 2418:

How Do I Find the Showcase?

Watch this short video for directions to the Showcase facility, in Building 1, Level 2, Room 2304 — this is where Zone 1 and Zone 2 are:

How Do I Find the Cubes?

Watch this short video for directions to the Cubes facility, in Building 1, Level 2, Room 2428:

How Can I Share My Data with KVL for Support?

Pick whichever of these is easiest for you.

  • Copy it to a KVL scratch directory on Ibex
    • /ibex/tmp/kvl — note that data here is automatically purged after 60 days.
  • Copy it to a KVL scratch directory on Shaheen
    • /scratch/tmp
  • Send us a share link to your own storage
    • Share the data from OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or DataWaha and send us the link. Please make sure the link grants us access.
  • Upload it to us directly
  • Hand us physical media
    • USB drive or external hard drive.
  • Email it
    • Email us if none of the above are possible. Best for small files only.

How Do I Stream Content to Zone 2?

  • Zone 2 User Guide — covers ClickShare, SAGE, DesktopStreamer, and the connected PCs.