• What operating system does MCID™ Analysis require?
• Can I run MCID™Analysis on my existing computer?
• Do I require a special image monitor to run MCID™ Analysis ?
• What sort of video CCD cameras does MCID™Analysis support?
• What types of digital CCD cameras does MCID™Analysis support?
• Does MCID™Analysis read different file formats?
• How do I create a publication quality image using MCID™ Analysis ?
• What is the maximum image resolution that MCID™ Analysis can handle?
• What microscopes is MCID™ Analysis compatible with?
• Does MCID™ Analysis support motorised stages?
• Does MCID™ Analysis support shutters and filter wheels?
• Do I have to write my own macros to use MCID™Analysis?
• Are data and image files compatible between MCID™ Core, MCID™ Analysis & previous versions of MCID™ & AIS™?

What operating system does MCID Analysis™ require?
Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000.
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Can I run MCID Analysis™ on my existing computer?
We recommend a minimum configuration of a Pentium IV, with 512 MB RAM and a 60GB hard drive. We recommed a graphics card with at least 128MB RAM, if using the dual screen option we recommend an NVIDIA graphics card with at least 256MB RAM. We recommend at least a minimum display resolution of 1600x1200 pixels, for dual screen display we recommend 1600x1200 x 2.
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Do I require a special image monitor to run MCID Analysis™?
For MCID™ the image display uses the host computer's graphics card, minimum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels is recommended. Because images are getting bigger and bigger we also recommend that where possible use a dual screen setup to enhance the MCID™ Analysis experience. For dual screen use we recommend an NVIDIA 256MB graphics card (AGP or PCIe) running at a resolution of at least 1600x1200 per screen.
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What sort of video CCD cameras does MCID Analysis™ support?
MCID Analysis does not support image capture, you can only import images for analysis. For a fully integrated system with capture support we recommend our MCID Core software.
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What types of digital CCD cameras does MCID Analysis™ support?
MCID Analysis does not support image capture, you can only import images for analysis. For a fully integrated system with capture support we recommend our MCID Core software.
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Does MCID Analysis™ read different file formats?
MCID™ Analysis is able to read the following image file formats:

• MCID™ (*.im)
  
• BRS (*.img)
  
• TIFF (*.tif)
  
• Fujix Bas Series (*.inf)
  
• Molecular Dynamics GEL (*.gel)
  
• Packard (*.tif)
  

MCID Analysis™ can also accept images from almost any device, which generates binary file formats. A file format editor is included in the program to allow you to create templates to read in any binary image.
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How do I create a publication quality image using MCID Analysis™?
MCID™ can use any printer device supported under Windows XP or Windows 2000 to print out your images. Or alternatively you can annote and export your images to TIFF format for use in other programs such as photoshop.
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What is the maximum image resolution that MCID Analysis™ can handle?
The maximum image resolution that MCID™ Analysis can handle it is limited to actual image size of the imported file. As to actual digital image size, there is no limit. As digital images get bigger and bigger the system needs more and more RAM so as not to slow down significantly. Images as big as 10,000 x 10,000 pixels are handled with ease.

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What microscopes is MCID Analysis ™ compatible with?
MCID Analysis does not support microsscopes directly, you can only import images for analysis. For a fully integrated system with capture support we recommend our MCID Core software.
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Does MCID Analysis™ support motorized stages?
MCID Analysis does not support image capture or microscope motorised stages, you can only import images for analysis. For a fully integrated system with capture support & stage support we recommend our MCID Core software.
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Does MCID Analysis™ support shutters and filter wheels?
MCID Analysis does not support image capture, you can only import images for analysis. For a fully integrated system with capture support we recommend our MCID Core software.
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Do I have to write my own macros to use MCID Analysis™?
No, MCID™ Analysis has application specific study types, in addition to general purpose image analysis features and functions; all accessible from menu options. MCID™Analysis also contains an object oriented macro editor to allow you to automate repetitive processes.
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Are data and image files compatible between MCID Analysis™ & Presnt & past versions of MCID™ & AIS™?
Data files and image files are all forward and backwards compatible with previous versions of MCID™ and AIS™.
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