# Free Mode

To work in the free mode, click “Switch to Free Mode” if VIOSO is not already started in this mode.

<figure><img src="/files/8W5aY2xlhZMYfufjkUNr" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Main Sections of the User Interface in Free Mode

In this section, we will explore the main components of the user interface in Free Mode, helping you to understand and utilize the different functionalities available. Many of these aspects are relevant for other modes as well.

<figure><img src="/files/6ljD9U87cXqG749pLxTE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Main user interface of VIOSO 6.1</p></figcaption></figure>

**(A) Channel Selection**

A channel represents the pipeline consisting of input (test image, player, live input) and (B) output (target). Multiple channels are useful to handle several calibrations at the same time, e.g. to align the calibration of two walls of an immersive room.

Die Anzahl der verfügbaren Kanäle wird als globaler Programmparameter eingestellt: `Menu - Options - Settings - Startup Settings - "Presenter Channel count"`

{% hint style="info" %}
Channels are available from VIOSO 6.1
{% endhint %}

#### (B) Targets

A target represents the output of a render pipeline. This can be a single monitor or the result of a calibration, also known as a ‘display compound’. The dropdown displays all targets available in the current system state. Only one target can be played at a time.

#### (C) Adjustments Dialog

This area contains dialogues and settings that affect the calibration currently selected as the target. These settings are available as soon as the render pipeline is activated (select from the ‘target’ drop-down box and press the ‘Activate’ button)

#### (D) Warping

The warping tool for the currently selected calibration is located in this area. The tool is only active when the calibration is displayed (select the target from the drop-down menu and press the ‘Activate’ button). Under `Menu - View - show input stream`, you can set the tool to display the current output on the target as a preview instead.

#### (E) Action List

Here you will find buttons that guide you through the calibration process. The number and characteristics of the buttons vary depending on the mode.

{% hint style="info" %}
Continue to [Scanning](/calibration/scanning.md)
{% endhint %}


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.vioso.com/start/free-mode.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.