User`s manual

Chapter 5: Analysis Tools
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Analyze arrays with Circles or Squares
Clicking this button will switch between “Use Square” objects and “Use Circle” objects.
The controls labeled Hori. Wells and Ver. Wells let the number of horizontal and
vertical objects be set (to a maximum of 100 and 100, respectively). The controls labeled
Center and Outer let the size of the center and outer circles be set. Click on an arrow to
increase or decrease the number of objects per row or column, or the size of the objects.
As the number and size are adjusted, the template displayed over the image is updated to
reflect the changes.
Aligning the Template
Once the number of objects has been set, adjust the placement of the template.
If the image of the sample is not parallel with the template, the template can be realigned
by adjusting the green line so it is parallel to the top edge of the sample. Place the cursor
on the box at either end of the line. Hold the left mouse button down and drag the line
until it is parallel to the image.
Next, adjust the placement of the template so the objects coincide with the areas of
interest on the image. Move the cursor to any of the square “handles” on the outside of
the template. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the handles until the template is
properly positioned.
If the image is not perfectly rectangular, the template can be skewed by clicking the
Skewing checkbox.