Afm-View Software; Pre-Scan Window; Files - AFM Workshop LS-AFM User Manual

3.2 AFM-View Software

Once launched, the AFM-View software has four screens that can be viewed by pressing the
tabs at the top right-hand side of the screen. The first tab is for the Pre-Scan window (section
3.2.1.) and the second tab is for the Scan window (section 3.2.2.). These two windows are
all that are needed for measuring AFM images. The third tab labeled System (section 3.2.3.)
is used for several other functions, such as measuring the Z noise floor and XYZ scanner
calibration. There is a fourth tab that, when activated, permits force-distance curve measure-
ments (section 3.2.4.).

3.2.1 Pre-Scan Window

The Pre-Scan window contains all of the functions that require adjustment before an image
is measured. In this window, when a function is being used it appears within a green frame.
When the green frame is activated, no other functions can be performed at this time.

3.2.1.1 Files

Two files are required to operate the AFM-View software. The Parameter File contains
parameters that are used to operate the microscope. The Scanner File contains calibration
parameters for a specific scanner. Upon launching the AFM-View software, default files are
loaded into the software. Changing the files used by the program is possible with the File
buttons. These files may be edited to change parameters with a text editor such as Notepad.
Appendix B lists the contents of both the configuration and scanner files.
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