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UNNING THE MICROSCOPE SIMULATION
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A First Measurement
In this chapter, step by step instructions are given as to how to operate the
microscope and make a simple measurement. More detailed explanations
of the software and the system are given in further chapters of this manual.
Running the microscope simulation
You can start the easyScan 2 software without having the microscope con-
nected to your computer in order to explore the easyScan 2 system (meas-
urements and software) without danger of damaging the instrument or the
cantilever. In the simulation mode, most functions of the real microscope
are emulated. The sample is replaced by a mathematical description of a
surface.
When you start the easyScan 2 software when no microscope is connected
to your PC, the following dialog appears:
- Click ‘OK’.
The status bar will now display the text ‘Simulation’.
You can also switch to the simulation mode with the microscope connected:
- Select the menu entry ‘Options>Simulate Microscope’.
A check will now be displayed in front of the menu entry.
To exit the Microscope simulation mode:
- Select the menu entry ‘Options>Simulate Microscope’ again.
The check in front of the menu entry is now removed, and the status bar
will now display the text ‘Online’.