analysemodus

Analysemodus, literally "analysis mode" in German, is a designation used in software and digital instruments to describe a mode that prioritizes examination, measurement, and traceability over direct modification of data or content. In analysemodus, user interfaces typically present additional diagnostic tools, expanded data views, and workflows designed to be non-destructive, preserving the original state of artefacts.

Etymology and scope: The term combines analyse (analysis) with modus (mode) from Latin via German. It is common in German-language documentation and is used across domains such as data analysis software, scientific instrumentation, image and video editors, and debugging environments to indicate a specialized inspection-oriented phase.

Core features: Enhanced visualization (graphs, overlays, histograms), query or signal inspection, provenance and versioning indicators, filters and segments tailored for inspection, step-by-step or reproducible analysis workflows, and the ability to export analysis results. Changes made in analysemodus are typically isolated or reversible within a workspace to avoid unintended modifications.

Applications: Data analytics platforms, image and video analysis tools, network monitoring and security consoles, software development environments with static or dynamic analysis capabilities, and educational tools for experiments. Some implementations allow quick switching back to a standard mode to minimize disruption.

See also: analysis mode; mode switch; data provenance; reproducibility.