CHAPTER 1 - SYSTEM OPERATIONLSM 880 Introduction to the Software Application Layout ZEISS10/2014 V_01 000000-2071-464 434.8.1 Tool Groups and ToolsMultiple Columns Layout of tool groupsThis function allows moving one or several tool groups in a second or third column of the Left ToolArea. This is done by dragging and dropping the tool groups header. The second column opensautomatically if a group is moved and closes if all groups are removed from it.Undock function of tool windowsThis function allows undocking and moving one or several tool windows from its home position in theLeft Tool Area and further drags it to any position on the Monitor. This can be done by clicking thebutton. The tools can also be undocked by simply dragging the header bar of the respective tool to thedesired position. To place a tool back to its home position, click the button again, drag the tool backto the Left Tool Area or click on the grey place holder at the home position of the tool. The last optionis particularly useful if the screen gets too crowded and one can't find the tools any more. To float alltools back with one click use the button in the top right corner of the menu bar.To position the tool window freely on the desktop, use the drag and drop function.Open a tool windowClicking on the tool header opens or closes the tool pull down window. The state is indicated by achanging icon ( , ) left hand in the tool window header.If a tool is undocked from the Left Tool Area (float function) it will be opened automatically.Show all function of the tool windowClicking on the button shows or hides additional functions of the tool.Only the basic functions are shown; this functionality is adequate for most applications.All the functions are activated. The full functionality of the tool is available.Activation of tools with respect to a multidimensional image acquisition functions of the toolwindowThe tools for multidimensional image acquisition can be activated and selected by ticking the respectivetick boxes in the selection panel:Clicking on the check box of the appropriate tool selects, activates and displays the tool formultidimensional image acquisition. Once selected by the check box, the tool will appear in themultidimensional acquisition tool group. The tool is then active and will be used after hitting the StartExperiment button. The experiment type is represented above the button by a graphic.
