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Saving Images and MetadataΒΆ

The saving interface configures the destination path and data architecture for the automated sequence outputs.

Save Acquisition Interface

Configure how the acquired images and metadata are handled:

  1. Select the data storage destination:

    • RAM: (Not recommended for prolonged acquisitions). Data stored in RAM is volatile and is lost if the application closes or the system crashes. Use only for temporary test captures.
    • Hard disk, SSD, or Server: (Recommended). Writes data to a physical drive or network storage.

  2. Specify the destination folder path.

  3. Choose the image saving format:

    • All in one file: Combines the dimensional dataset (Z-stacks, Time points, Channels) into a single, multi-page image file.
    • One TIFF per image: Saves every captured frame as a discrete TIFF file (e.g., Image_T01_Z03_C01.tiff). Use this if post-processing tools require sequential files instead of multi-page containers.

  4. (Optional) Check .bigTiff to support files exceeding the standard 4 GB legacy TIFF limit (recommended for large volumetric datasets).

Image compression

TIFF files are uncompressed by default. To enable lossless ZLib compression, set Tiff Compression in Display Settings > Preferences.

Tip

To configure standardized file naming conventions before initiating an automated acquisition, refer to the Display Settings guide.

  1. Start acquisition

The sequence will be generated and uploaded to the Inscoper device controller. You can abort the process at any time by clicking Cancel on the loading progress indicator.
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