Zeiss LSM 880, Operating Manual

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CHAPTER 2 - MACROS AND VISUAL BASIC
ZEISS Macros LSM 880
4 000000-2071-464 10/2014 V_01
The VBA functionality described in this paragraph refers to VBA as implemented in the ZEISS
LSM software 4.2. With the introduction of ZEN, the range of functions is and will be extended,
while VBA can still be used with the functions described below. The extension of functionality
applies mostly to display and access of image data. If you need assistance or further information
please contact your local ZEISS LSM specialist.
2.2 Macro Control
To open the Macro Control, choose Macro from
the Macro List in the main Menu Bar .
This opens the Macro Control window.
2.2.1 Edit Macro Function
This function allows you to manage project data.
Macros can be recorded, stored, performed, edited
and, if required, deleted.
Press the
Edit Macro tab to switch to the Macro
and Recording panels (see Fig. 3).
(1) Macro panel
New button: Creates a new project.
Load button: Opens an existing project.
Save button: Stores the project on the hard disk.
Save As button: Stores an existing project under a new name.
Unload button: Removes the selected macro from the Macros list.
Edit
button: Allows macros to be edited and debugged. The editor (
Microsoft Visual Basic
)
is automatically located at the beginning of the relevant macro.
Run button: Runs a macro.
Step button: Opens the editor for line-by-line editing / debugging.
Delete button: Deletes the selected macro.
Editor button: Opens the editor. Displays the processed area of the macro edited last.
Fig. 3 Macro Control Window