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Prerequisites

ScanImage is written primarily in Matlab and uses National Instruments data acquisition (DAQ) hardware for its core functionality. Matlab and National Instruments DAQ driver software must be installed prior to using ScanImage.

Matlab and NI Version Compatibility Matrix

Test

ScanImage Software Installation

(Instructions pertain to version 3.5.1 and higher)

  1. If not done, install Matlab, with the Data Acquisition (required) and Image Processing (recommended to use all ScanImage features) toolboxes.
  2. If not done, install NIDAQmx. Version 8.8 is recommended at this time. Higher versions cause a known error.
  3. Create a ScanImage folder at desired path location (suggestions: C:\Program Files\ScanImage or C:\My Documents\Matlab\ScanImage). Location is referred to hereafter as <ScanImage>.
  4. Download ZIP file from table above and extract its contents into the ScanImage folder. This creates a version folder <ScanImage>\<Version#>.
  5. Launch Matlab and employ its directory browser to navigate to <ScanImage>\<Version#>\ScanImage\user_tools\
  6. Type the command scim_install at the Matlab command line. When prompted, select the directory <ScanImage>\<Version#>. When prompted a second time, choose Cancel.... This places the installed version on the Matlab path. When prompted whether to save the path, select Yes.
  7. Copy the file standard_model.ini from <ScanImage>\<Version#>\ScanImage\init_files to a desired path location (typical location: C:\Data\Config\ScanImage). Rename the file to standard.ini and modify the values in the top section, which is clearly demarcated in the file, according to your rig and experimental situation. For more information, see How to Configure below.

(warning) If you will use the Sutter MP-285 for Z and/or X/Y motion and are using a Matlab version earlier than 2008a, you MUST apply the patch described in Matlab Bug Report 250986 to ensure reliable/safe behavior. Simply copy the extracted contents of the ZIP file to your Matlab installation folder (e.g. c:\program files\matlab\r2007b) and say 'Yes to All' to replace any files (none will be replaced).

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