CHAPTER 1 - SYSTEM OPERATIONZEISS Right Tool Area, Data Management and Storage LSM 880534 000000-2071-464 10/2014 V_017 Right Tool Area, Data Management and Storage7.1 GeneralDocument TypeImages are stored as files (*.czi format) in folders just like in any other Windows application.All information (metadata) will be saved with the .czi file. When exporting .czi files as .lsm files thismetadata cannot be completely exported. When exporting .czi files as .lsm files, each z-stack will besaved as an individual .lsm file.We provide further information about the .czi file format on request. Please contact your ZEISSrepresentative.In ZEN there are three ways to access your data:− The File menu− The ZEN File Browser− Open Images are accessible in the Right Tool AreaZEN File BrowserThe File Browser allows access to image data of variable image formats and permits displaying them inthree views:− Gallery View,− Table View and− Form View.Images can be loaded, copied and deleted within the ZEN File Browser.The Reuse (see section Dimensions) function is available in the ZEN Image Browser: Hardwareparameters can be loaded without opening the files by clicking the Reuse button.Images and DocumentsIn the Right Tool Area the Images and Documents section is displaying the images which are loaded inthe system memory. Double clicking brings the image to the front. Files can be saved and deleted/closedon this section.ExportWith the Export dialog in the File menu, the acquired data can be directly exported to various file types.In the Save As dialog in the File menu these formats can also be chosen as file type.
