With this dialog you can define new correlative holders in addition to the existing holder templates. It is not mandatory to use correlative holders from ZEISS. User-defined correlative holders with 3 fiducial markers can be used as well.
- To open the dialog click on
Add in the Select Template dialog. This dialog can be opened via the Shuttle & Find tool.
- The New Template dialog opens.
- Type in a name for the new holder or sample carrier. An image of the new holder can be loaded as well.
- Insert the distances (in millimeters) between the first and the second marker and between the second and third marker.
- The distances can be determined using the Stage Control dialog accessible via the Light Path tool in Right Tool Area tab. We recommend doing this before starting the New template dialog. Write down the distances to be prepared to enter them within the New Template dialog.
- Activate the live view in the Center Screen Area by clicking on the Live button in the Locate tab.
- Navigate the stage manually to the calibration marker on the sample holder by means of the joystick and note the x/y-coordinates of the marker.
- Repeat this procedure for all three markers and calculate the distances between marker 1 and marker 2 and between marker 2 and marker 3, respectively.