With this simplified version of the Tiles tool, you can setup a tiles acquisition for topography measurements. The following parameters are available:

Parameter

Description

Number of Tiles

Here you can enter the desired number of tiles in X- and Y-direction. For more complex tile image shapes such as elliptical or polygonal, use the tools on the Acquisition tab.

Set stage position

If you click on this button, the current stage position is defined as starting position for the tiles acquisition.

Start position mode

Here you can define the alignment of the tile scan in respect of the defined position.

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Center

If selected, the start position is the center of the tile scan.

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Upper Left

If selected, the start position is the upper left corner of the tile scan.

Navigation

Click on the arrow button to show the section in full.

Here you can check if each single image of your tile image is in focus before you start the acquisition.

Navigate from on tile to another by using the arrow buttons or enter the X/Y value, to check the set-up of your z-stack.

Start position

Displays the X and Y value of the starting position for the tiles acquisition.