Molecular Devices has launched MetaMorph NX, the next generation of its software for simplifiying and modernising complex imaging tasks so as to save users time and confusion.
With one-click access to features, integrated hardware setup and synchronised, unobstructed views of data, the software's new user interface modernises the imaging process.
The software's organised workspace, coupled with a faster workflow, means users can spend more time on research, rather than spending it learning complicated software.
With the patent-pending Dataset View, users can display and analyse large amounts of data without sacrificing clarity.
Images and data that belong to a dataset stay together in one organised workspace.
Arranging the display of images within a Dataset View is as easy as selecting one of seven view modes.
For example, Time vs Z view mode uses a grid to display images acquired at successive time points from left to right and images acquired at successive Z steps from top to bottom.
Multiple Dataset Views can be placed side by side to compare various aspects of the same or different datasets.
Zoom and pan all displayed images at once, scale images of any bit depth and assign colours to channels to further investigate even the most subtle objects in images.
A single mouse click instantly exports images to Microsoft PowerPoint for compelling presentations or for preparation for publication.
The new tab-based 'ribbon' interface provides convenient access to features, while users can create their own shortcuts to commonly used options.
Each acquisition mode presents just the options that are relevant to that mode and guides users quickly through configuration.
Comprehensive measurements no longer require journals or macros.
By specifying settings directly on the ribbon, measurements are simultaneously made across selected planes of an image.
Work is never lost as the MetaMorph NX Software automatically saves acquired images as well as measurement results, which can be accessed, reconfigured and filtered at any time.
The MetaMorph NX Software supports hundreds of microscope devices and components, and the Hardware Setup tab makes configuration of such quick and easy.
This latest addition to the MetaMorph software suite of products will begin shipping in January 2011.
