I am working on a system for graphically querying data from a database of parasite samples, in this case these are pure, called Trematodes .
In particular, I look at how to make the front end. It should be network based, so I am considering using Java.
The way I guess it works is very similar to Mr. Potato head . Users select the outline of the body, and then drag various parts, such as testes, suction cups, etc.
Does anyone know of a good starting point for this? Are there any general purpose applets that I could build on, instead of writing it from scratch? Thanks.
** PS - I am not married to Java. If something like this exists in a different form, perhaps I am also working with it. But I must point out that I do not have access to any Flash development tools. *
EDIT. Based on the tips and skills I have at the moment, I decided to go with a Javascript / Ajax solution. The Google Web Toolkit looks cool, but I think jQuery most likely satisfies my needs a little better, especially regarding the Drag And Drop feature. Thanks again.
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