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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I specify input folder that has spaces in the name?

For BQAT-CLI, if your input folder name has spaces, you need to add a escape character (“\” in Linux), and enclose the path with quotation marks:

# For example if the path to the folder is [data/input folder/]:
./run.sh -M face -I "data/input\ folder/"

How do I install Docker?

To install Docker, follow these steps:

  • Download Docker Desktop for an easy-to-use graphical interface or Docker Engine for command-line installation.
  • Follow the instructions provided on the official website. Note: You may need to sign up to get full access to Docker Desktop.

How do I start the Terminal to run scripts or Docker?

For Windows users:

  • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  • Type cmd or powershell and press Enter.

For Mac users:

  • Press Cmd + Space to open Spotlight Search.
  • Type Terminal and press Enter.

For Linux users:

  • Depending on the Linux distribution:
    • Press Ctrl + Alt + T.
    • Use a shortcut specific to your desktop environment.
    • Search for “Terminal” in the application menu.

How can I retrieve results when using the Web GUI interface?

Follow these steps to obtain results using the Web GUI interface:

  1. Open your browser and visit the URL displayed in the terminal.
  2. Drag or upload your images to the designated upload area.
  3. Choose the desired model and click the “Submit” button.
  4. Check the status of the task by clicking “Get Output.” Wait until the task is marked as finished.
  5. Press “Get Output” again, and export the data from the bottom of the page.

I encountered permission issues when running BQAT in the terminal. What should I do?

If you encounter permission issues, try the following:

  • Prefix the command with sudo to run it with elevated privileges. For example:

    sudo your_bqat_command_here

If you see this error Error: Got unexpected extra argument, it means there is space in the filepath.

Wrap it with double quotes and escape the space. Refer to the example below:

e.g. input folder is data/iris folder/

./run.sh --input "data/iris\ folder/" --mode iris

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