Graphical Representation Through a User Interface for In Situ Scientific Visualization with Ascent

This work presents a graphical user interface (GUI) designed to allow users to interactively create scientific visualizations and workflows with the in situ visualization software, Ascent [5]. Traditionally, in situ pipelines are configured through a YAML file, which can be cumbersome. Our GUI offers an alternative by automating the conversion of user inputs into a format that Ascent can process, eliminating the need for manual file editing. This interactive capability increases the potential for a more diverse group of users to leverage Ascent's powerful visualization tools.