iCys User Guide

iCys Cytometric Analysis Software Application Overview iCys Task Bar
Table 3-2: Freeform Scan Area Setup Window
Option Icon Meaning
Grid
Move Stage to Active
Well
If you want to lay out scan areas in a precise pattern, Grid displays
a grid over the scannable area, as shown:
Note that when the carrier window is reduced in size the menu bar
adjusts to accommodate the change.
Moves the stage to center the objective on the position of
subsequent mouse click.
Select Carrier Type Allows you to specify the carrier type for the scan.
Status Bar MP—This field displays the X and Y mouse position relative to the
top right corner of the carrier. Moving the mouse cursor will
change the display.
SP—This field displays the X and Y stage position relative to the
top right corner of the carrier (black square).
%—Displays the carrier display magnification
Right Click on Carrier Window
Fit, Zoom (25% to 400%), Grid and Label can be selected by right-clicking on the
Carrier window. Label generates and displays a label for each scan area.
Defining the Scan Area for Freeform Carriers
Grid Scale
Fine 1mm
Coarse 5mm
When defining the scan area for freeform carriers, keep in mind the following:
❍ Scan areas can be selected individually by clicking on them with the mouse.
❍ When changing to a different specimen carrier all currently defined scan areas
are deleted. To save these scan areas, save your Workspace before switching
carrier types.
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