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Creating a Configuration

A configuration defines your entire system. It lists all devices, sub-devices, and drivers, and maps their connections to the device controller. It also determines the operation sequence (recipes) for sub-devices. Creating a configuration is a prerequisite for using your microscopy system with the Inscoper ecosystem.

The interface offers several ways to create and manage your configurations.

Creating a New Configuration

You can create a new configuration using any of the following three methods:

  • Top Menu Bar: Go to File > New.

    Creating a new configuration

  • Left Config Menu: Right-click inside the left-hand configuration menu and select the option Add Config.

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  • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+N .

The newly created configuration is added to the left-hand configuration menu with the default name New Config.

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Setting up the Configuration

Click the New Config item in the left-hand menu to open the main configuration settings in the central workspace. From here, you can:

  • Define the Save Path: Choose the destination folder for your configuration.
  • Customize Environment Settings: Uncheck Match to Configurator Settings to:

Saving a Configuration

Saving Methods

To save your work, you can use one of these three methods:

  • Top Menu Bar: Go to File > Save to select a destination folder.

    Note

    The configuration automatically adopts the name of the folder you select.

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  • Left Config Menu: Right-click the configuration name (e.g., New Config) and select the option Save.

  • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+S .

Saving Logic

Folder Selection & Path

The save action depends on whether a target directory is already assigned:

  • Undefined Path: A file explorer opens, allowing you to choose a directory. The configuration is saved upon confirmation.
  • Defined Path: The configuration saves directly to the specified directory without further prompts.

Saving a configuration

Creating a configuration automatically provisions the system structure in the left-hand menu, namely: Devices, Connections, Recipes, and I.S. Inscoper.

With the configuration saved, you are ready to begin adding devices to build your instrument.